By AVERY HILL Editor Wingate Esports Club has fostered a haven of gamers built to last. The world of esports is a fast-growing, multibillion-dollar industry and after fighting for recognition in the fiercely competitive traditional sports sector for years, advocates of esports have been enjoying unparalleled success in the cultural and business marketplaces. With theContinueContinue reading “Wingate Esports Club has high hopes for its future community”
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Commuter Connections Brings Wingate University’s Off-Campus Students Close to College Life
By Peyton Webb Staff Writer Commuter Connections brings community to Wingate’s commuters. For hundreds of Wingate commuter students traveling to campus daily from nearby towns, balancing classes, work and home can make feeling connected to the university community a challenge; that’s where Commuter Connections comes in. The monthly newsletter and event series, coordinated by theContinueContinue reading “Commuter Connections Brings Wingate University’s Off-Campus Students Close to College Life”
Thanks to athletics, Wingate’s Turkish community is growing
By Simon Dubravik Triangle Contributing Writer Two years ago, the number of Turkish students at Wingate University was just one. Now the number has grown to eight. It might be a small community, but that group is becoming part of the university’s identity—united by culture, sports and the opportunity to study abroad. For all ofContinueContinue reading “Thanks to athletics, Wingate’s Turkish community is growing”
Student Perspective: Wingate’s international students face delays in campus employment
By Indhiana Gonzales Almonte Contributing Writer Starting work on campus has been a slow and challenging process for many international students at Wingate University this semester. Immigration requirements, Social Security applications and university approvals have left many students waiting weeks before they can earn an income. Unlike domestic students, international students cannot begin working rightContinueContinue reading “Student Perspective: Wingate’s international students face delays in campus employment”
International Bulldogs unite to help teammate at Winston-Salem meet
By Andrea Maldini Triangle Contributing Writer A group of international student-athletes on the Wingate track and field team came together to help a teammate achieve her goal in a display of true sportsmanship and camaraderie on Feb. 22. At the Last Chance Meet at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, sophomore French distance runner Manon CadyContinueContinue reading “International Bulldogs unite to help teammate at Winston-Salem meet”
Music faculty, students work with some of state’s top high-school singers
Hannah Hollar and Grant Logan Savannah Phillips Features Editor Nearly 250 members of All-Carolina Select Choirs got a taste of college life and put on a concert during two-day event on campus. Wingate University was bustling on Friday, Jan. 31, as the All-Carolina Select Choirs,conducted by Dr. Nana Wolfe-Hill, director of choral activities, rehearsed forContinueContinue reading “Music faculty, students work with some of state’s top high-school singers”
Wingate’s ‘Spirit of the Gate’ marching band looking to build on successful debut campaign
By Emily Becker Triangle contributing writer Wingate University’s establishment of a marching band program last semester brought new energy to football games and expanded financial-aid opportunities for the 48 inaugural members who received a scholarship of $2,500 per year for their participation. Joseph Girgenti formally taught music to students at Walter Bickett Elementary School. TheContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s ‘Spirit of the Gate’ marching band looking to build on successful debut campaign”
Wingate students play big role in making campus operations run efficiently
By Samantha Pearson Staff Writer With many students holding key positions, the Wingate University campus relies heavily on the 30 percent of undergraduates who hold jobs on campus. Students at Wingate are an essential part of the university’s functioning, having jobs that keep the university running efficiently while allowing students to gain hands-on experience in variousContinueContinue reading “Wingate students play big role in making campus operations run efficiently”
Thanksgiving Break: A time to rest, reflect, and recharge
Photo by Romana on Pexels.com By Selena Vera Staff writer As November is getting close to ending, college students from around the country are keeping their fingers crossed for one thing: Thanksgiving break. Be it returning home to one’s family, taking a voyage with friends, or just remaining right on campus for some well-deserved downtime,ContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving Break: A time to rest, reflect, and recharge”
Hidden Chains: Turning Point and its lifeline for Wingate students
Turning Point’s original building before moving into its current 11,000-acre property Maleah Funderburk Wingate Triangle Editor Just 15 minutes from campus lies Turning Point, Union County’s only domestic violence shelter, offering a variety of resources for survivors of intimate partner violence. Known for providing emergency housing to individuals in immediate danger, Turning Point also offersContinueContinue reading “Hidden Chains: Turning Point and its lifeline for Wingate students”
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