Tanya Crump, Staff Writer This past week, all of the Greek organizations at Wingate University gathered together to celebrate Greek week. Greek week is an annual event on campus where the organizations get together and compete in events to win a trophy and a winning title. The first events began Tuesday around 5pm. Organizations presentedContinueContinue reading “‘No Matter The Letter, Greeks Do it Better!’: Greek Week Wraps Up”
Category Archives: Life @ WU
Wingate Seniors talk about life after graduation
Mariah Anderson, Staff Writer As the spring semester comes to a close, Wingate seniors are looking forward to graduation and life outside of campus. Some will go on to graduate school, while others have found internships and jobs, and still others will make these decisions after graduating once coursework is behind them. We interviewed threeContinueContinue reading “Wingate Seniors talk about life after graduation”
The W’International fun has begun
Caitlin Bailey, Staff Writer The W’International trips have finally been revealed. Rising juniors wait in anticipation every year to learn what exciting places they can go. This year was no different. The reveal, held on March 28, started with Leslie Reynolds and Jennifer Armentrout from the International Studies Office, going over the new changes toContinueContinue reading “The W’International fun has begun”
Opinion: Internships should be a Graduation Requirement
Sydney Taylor, Staff Writer It’s common knowledge that when applying for a job, employers like to see that an applicant has had some prior experience working in that field. That’s what makes internships so great. Students get the experience employers like and they also learn things that they wouldn’t in a regular classroom setting. GivenContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Internships should be a Graduation Requirement”
Opinion: Changing Americans’ Attitudes on Drug Policy
Amanda Alling, Staff Writer The problem to be discussed here is one that requires a radical shift in not only foreign and domestic policy, but more specifically a deviation in perception of substance abuse. For far too long, we as Americans have viewed the consumption of drugs in a negative light – as a vice.ContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Changing Americans’ Attitudes on Drug Policy”
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Campus lockdown, student housing and more
The COM 220 News Writing class put together this week’s “Question of the Week” which is actually several questions, mostly related to events on campus this year. Class members Caitlin Bailey and Zasha Barrett asked senior Marissa Vittorio of East Haven, Conn., “Do you feel safe on campus after the recent lockdown and shooting incident?”ContinueContinue reading “QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Campus lockdown, student housing and more”
Collegiate Curls Club emerges on Wingate’s campus
I’Dajha Harris, Staff Writer A brand-new club has emerged on Wingate’s campus under the name Collegiate Curls of WU. Learning about this new hair club, it was an instantly intriguing as woman of color whose hair is naturally curly, to find out more about it and who started the club. Campus Collaboration Chairwoman, Alina SilerContinueContinue reading “Collegiate Curls Club emerges on Wingate’s campus”
Res Life opens the door to new housing changes
Caitlin Bailey, Staff Writer Housing sign-ups is one of the most dreaded times of the year for students. Friend groups are split up as students scramble to find who they are rooming with. This is not a decision to be taken lightly either. Decisions made can determine where you will live for a year. Sure,ContinueContinue reading “Res Life opens the door to new housing changes”
Homicide across from campus causes schoolwide lockdown
Keyana Daye, Staff Writer Wingate students started their Monday afternoon just like any other until the sound of a siren was played from the bell tower. A lockdown had begun. Earlier that morning the Union County law enforcement had responded to a report of a shooting on Jerome Street, which is across from Wingate University.ContinueContinue reading “Homicide across from campus causes schoolwide lockdown”
Speaker Kevin Hines shares his story of suicide and second chances
Sarah Thurman, Staff Writer On Thursday, February 22, Kevin Hines came to Wingate to give a lecture titled Cracked Not Broken, The Kevin Hines Story. Kevin Hines was only 19 when he decided that he wanted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate bridge. This is a jump that 99% of people,ContinueContinue reading “Speaker Kevin Hines shares his story of suicide and second chances”
Wingate Triangle 