By Nevaeh Destynee Burkes Staff Writer Bulldog families came together Sept. 26 during Family Weekend for a service project hosted by BARC, assembling 100 hygiene kits for the Union County Homeless Shelter. The project gave families an opportunity to spend time together while supporting individuals in the local community. Each hygiene kit included essential personal-careContinueContinue reading “Wingate families assemble 100 hygiene kits for local shelter”
Category Archives: Life @ WU
The cost of commuting: Wingate students weigh expenses and savings
By Elisabeth Porch Staff Writer & Copy Editor Commuter students at Wingate face several expenses gas, vehicle maintenance/repairs, insurance, and parking permits outside of tuition to attend school, with costs varying based on a commuter’s individual financial situation. While costs vary for every student’s financial situation, a commuter student hasto pay for rent, utilities, groceries,ContinueContinue reading “The cost of commuting: Wingate students weigh expenses and savings”
Bon Appétit responding to student feedback in second year at helm of campus dining
By David Robison Contributing Writer Dining decisions at Wingate University are made by several people and groups, with student feedback playing a major role, according W.T. Harris Dining Hall General Manager Rob Jansen of Bon Appétit, Wingate’s primary food-service provider. Some factors influencing what items are served include nutrition, student preference, popularity of items, seasonality,ContinueContinue reading “Bon Appétit responding to student feedback in second year at helm of campus dining “
Special kitchen provides Wingate commuters a meal-prep space of their own
By Elisabeth Porch Staff Writer & Copy Editor A little-known option for commuters on the Wingate University campus is a “Commuter Kitchen” that provides a separate space for to prepare meals for students who live off campus. The kitchen, which includes a microwave and refrigerator, is located off the hallway that connects Cuddy Arena toContinueContinue reading “Special kitchen provides Wingate commuters a meal-prep space of their own”
Students disappointed by weekend music changes at Wingate Social House
By ATHENA GARCIA Triangle Contributor The abrupt change in music options at the Wingate Social House has left many Wingate students wanting for more. Over recent Saturdays, students at Wingate University have shown up to the Wingate Social House expecting the typical music-filled atmosphere, only to be met with silence. While the 204 N. MainContinueContinue reading “Students disappointed by weekend music changes at Wingate Social House”
Chemistry and Biology departments saying goodbye to two retiring professors who made unforgettable impact at Wingate
By ABIGAIL SMITH Triangle Contributor Wingate prepares to lose two science professors to retirement in May. Drs. James Hall and Ed Mills, two renowned science professors who have more than 80 years of teaching at Wingate between them, will be retiring at the end of this semester, having left an indelible impact on the university’sContinueContinue reading “Chemistry and Biology departments saying goodbye to two retiring professors who made unforgettable impact at Wingate”
1210 Society Brings Bipartisanship to Wingate University
BY KEVIN PERLA Staff Writer Newly elected leaders of the 1210 Society pose for a photo. The 1210 Society, a club created by students with a passion for history and politics, has garnered significant attention on campus. The club was created for students of all affiliations to have a safe place to discuss political andContinueContinue reading “1210 Society Brings Bipartisanship to Wingate University”
Faculty Excellence Recognized as Wingate Prepares for Graduation Weekend
By ANNA MARTIN Staff Writer Wingate’s graduation ceremony in May will be a time of recognition for students as well as professors. As May draws closer, Wingate University’s seniors wait with anticipation to receive their long-awaited honors and diplomas. May 8 and 9 mark the end of an era filled with busy schedules, coursework, projects, examsContinueContinue reading “Faculty Excellence Recognized as Wingate Prepares for Graduation Weekend”
Americans and internationals say rooming together at Wingate has enriched their college experience
By SIMON DUBRAVIK Triangle contributing writer Triathlon athlete Isaac Lamprecht said his Turkish roommate brought a new perspective to his college experience. Many Wingate students get to experience what it’s like to share a dorm with international students. This gives them a unique opportunity to learn more about the world without leaving campus. This experienceContinueContinue reading “Americans and internationals say rooming together at Wingate has enriched their college experience”
Wingate students and professors adapting to AI world
By ARANTXA TABERNEIRO Staff Writer Picture Credit: https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/ At Wingate University, the limitations and ways to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) are changing. What used to be a supplementary tool for teachers now is becoming more institutionalized in the learning process. As its use becomes widespread in both classes and daily academic life, the university communityContinueContinue reading “Wingate students and professors adapting to AI world”
