Track and Field Team Overview Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer The Wingate University men’s and women’s track and field teams have began their preseason practices for the 2016-2017 season. Head coach of the men’s and women’s track and field teams Travis Leflore and graduate assistant sprint coach Cole Henderson has given us a little insight onContinueContinue reading “Track and Field Team prepares for its upcoming season”
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Wingate Seeks Donations for the Namesake of the Newest Building!
Wingate working on naming the new Health and Wellness Facility Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C. — Have you ever wanted a building named after you? Well now’s your chance! Wingate University’s newest construction, The Health and Wellness Center is running smoothly. In fact, they are accepting donations for the building’s namesake! But most importantly,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Seeks Donations for the Namesake of the Newest Building!”
Fellowship of Christian Athletes connects WU athletes, faith
Religion and Sports, What do they have in common? Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer Religion is one the most controversial topics of discussion in today’s society. People struggle to find their identity and what they do or do not believe in. There are numerous avenues that compete for the attention of today’s youth. Things likeContinueContinue reading “Fellowship of Christian Athletes connects WU athletes, faith”
Columbus State vs. Wingate University Women’s Soccer
Second Game for Wingate Women’s Soccer Callum Ross, Staff Writer The Columbus State Cougars edged the Wingate University Bulldogs 2-1 in the final game of the CSU Collegiate Invitational Sunday evening. Columbus State, the second ranked team in the country improves to 2-0-0, meanwhile the Bulldogs fall to 0-1-1. All is not doom andContinueContinue reading “Columbus State vs. Wingate University Women’s Soccer”
Lee University vs. Wingate Women’s Soccer
First Match of the Season Callum Ross, Staff Writer The Wingate University Bulldogs started their 2016 season with a very challenging road trip playing both Lee University and Columbus State University in their opening fixtures. Wingate opened the campaign with a 0-0 draw against Lee, which went the distance to double overtime. The gameContinueContinue reading “Lee University vs. Wingate Women’s Soccer”
Wingate Football Special Olympics Day
Athletes are able to connect with those participating in the Special Olympics Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer The Wingate University football program hosted its 13th annual Special Olympics Football Field Day at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field Saturday. With the conclusion of pre-season camp and the home/season opener one week away, this isContinueContinue reading “Wingate Football Special Olympics Day”
The Problem with Concussions
Prevention and Facts about Concussions and their effects on athletes. Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer Concussions in sports have become one of the most debated topics in recent years among parents, coaches, doctors and sport analysts around the world. The dangers of concussions have always been prevalent in the minds of sports organizations. However, they had no idea onContinueContinue reading “The Problem with Concussions”
HB2: Affecting Sports in NC
HB2 and its Effects. Zeriq Lolar, Staff Writer Sports in the state of North Carolina have been dramatically affected by House Bill 2, a law passed this year that prevents transgender people from using government run restrooms corresponding to the gender with which they identify. Transgender people who have not taken surgical and legal steps to changeContinueContinue reading “HB2: Affecting Sports in NC “
Wingate’s Golf Team seeks Improvement
Rodrigo Ugalde, Staff Writer Both Men’s and Women’s Wingate golf teams are getting ready to face the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) tournament, both with the mindset of getting the big prize: win the tourney. While both teams had uneven performance at the beginning of the season finishing 14th in their starting competitions of 54 holesContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Golf Team seeks Improvement”
Wingate falls short after an intense game
Tyler Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University’s women’s basketball team fell short of completely overcoming a costly first half deficit in their Wednesday night conference match against the Lenoir Rhyne Bears. The Bulldogs came back from 17 points down in the third quarter to watch Morgan McGee’s potential overtime, in which forced a three pointer thatContinueContinue reading “Wingate falls short after an intense game”
