Wingate students sound off ahead of Election Day

The Wingate Word October 2024 Ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Wingate Triangle staffthought it was a good idea to get a feel for what’s on Wingate students’minds heading into one of the most consequential presidential elections inAmerican history. Our reporters roamed campus around the lunch hour onOct. 30 and asked theContinue reading "Wingate students sound off ahead of Election Day"

Versatile, athletic Johnson is Wingate volleyball’s ‘silent killer’

By Kassidy Robinson Wingate Triangle contributing writer Returning to the court for her third season on the Wingate volleyball team, Emily “Johnny” Johnson, a 6-0 junior middle blocker, is using her skills and experience to lead the 18-2 Bulldogs to another stellar campaign.  Johnson is recognized for her stoic presence on the court as aContinue reading "Versatile, athletic Johnson is Wingate volleyball’s ‘silent killer’"

California Gov. Gavin Newsom joins local leaders to launch early voting

By Maleah Funderburk Wingate Triangle Editor California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and student representatives from various small colleges in the area, including Wingate, on Oct. 17 to kick off the first day of early voting in North Carolina. The press conference was held atContinue reading "California Gov. Gavin Newsom joins local leaders to launch early voting"

Balancing act: Managing stress and making time for yourself

Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich on Pexels.com By: Selena Vera Staff Writer As college students, we always look for ways to balance aspects of our life. Ourlifestyles are unique, whether we are athletes, double majors, single majors, commuters, members of clubs, Greek chapters or anything that our campus involvement has to offer us. We tend toContinue reading "Balancing act: Managing stress and making time for yourself"

Szymborski sisters ignite Wingate field hockey’s turnaround season

By Jamaria Walton Wingate Triangle contributing writer Sisters Audra and Miranda Szymborski are making their mark on Wingate’s winning women’s field hockey team this fall. Freshman Audra is the Bulldogs’ star goalie while senior Miranda leads the group of defenders in front of her. The Szymborskis have been instrumental in leading the biggest sports turnaroundContinue reading "Szymborski sisters ignite Wingate field hockey’s turnaround season"

Warner hoping to finish his long journey in college football with a conference title at Wingate

By Dayton Brown Wingate Triangle contributing writer Laron Warner entered his final year of college football at Wingate, his fourth university in six years, looking for an opportunity to win a first conference championship and finally make a trip to the NCAA postseason.  Warner graduated early from Tates Creek High School in Lexington, Ky., withContinue reading "Warner hoping to finish his long journey in college football with a conference title at Wingate"

Wingate’s Hendersonville campus rebuilds after historic Hurricane Helene

By Cayden Acord Staff Writer On Sept. 27, Hurricane Helene made landfall off the coast of Florida and made its way up across the southeastern United States. The impact throughout the next week across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia and Tennessee was one that residents will never forget. With over $15 billion dollars in estimatedContinue reading "Wingate’s Hendersonville campus rebuilds after historic Hurricane Helene"

New Jersey transplant has built loyal following with Main Street tattoo shop

By Avery Hill and Emarie TuckerWingate Triangle contributing writers His shop probably goes unnoticed by most Wingate University students as they drive or walk down Wilson Street and take a left on Main, but inside the small office space that occupies Jay’s Custom Tattooing at 110 N. Main St. lives a business that Jay MoncriefContinue reading "New Jersey transplant has built loyal following with Main Street tattoo shop"

Wingate plays big role in helping 300+ community members at Health Fair

Savannah Phillips 2024 By Savannah Phillips Features Editor On Sept. 14, the Monroe Science Center opened its doors to the public for the second year in a row for the Community Health and Wellness Fair. Admission to the Science Center and everything offered at the event was free of charge to the public, and moreContinue reading "Wingate plays big role in helping 300+ community members at Health Fair"

Departing Maneice left lasting impact on Wingate athletic department

By Fernanda Castillo Huerta Staff Writer Assistant Athletic Director Dominique Maneice, who was responsible for overseeing digital content for the Wingate athletic department’s social media platforms and the school’s athletics website, stepped down last month to take on a similar role at Queens University of Charlotte, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and collaboration. TheContinue reading "Departing Maneice left lasting impact on Wingate athletic department"