Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Green urges students to never give up and never back down

Aleah Cady, Staff Writer Mackenzie Green is a first-year student at Wingate University, from Asheville, North Carolina, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, and is majoring in human services. She loves her sorority, spending time with friends, and helping others. She also was born with a genetic disorder called Osteogenesis imperfecta, an extremely rare conditionContinueContinue reading “Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Green urges students to never give up and never back down”

Candlelight Vigil held for the passing of Wingate student Geoffrey Dawkins

Gabriela Cabrera, Staff Writer Wingate University students were silent as they gathered together on Thursday to hold a candlelight vigil for a sophomore who passed away earlier this week. Geoffrey Dawkins, a sophomore criminal justice major, passed away at CMC Main in Charlotte, North Carolina. Students honored his memory by gathering together to share theContinueContinue reading “Candlelight Vigil held for the passing of Wingate student Geoffrey Dawkins”

BIGG talks E-Waste

Celestia Randolph, Staff Writer Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas (SESC) is a family owned business dedicated to servicing local landfills established on government contracts. The objective of SESC is to collect recyclable electronic waste, or,  e-waste, promote organizational interactivity. By setting high standards and collaborating and partnerships, site visits, SESC teaches individuals as well asContinueContinue reading “BIGG talks E-Waste”

Students write letters to soldiers through Wingate’s Leo Club

Leah Joyner, Staff Writer As the holiday season approaches, Wingate University students are gearing up to spread some holiday cheer through participating in a service project. Last Tuesday, students hand wrote letters to soldiers in the military as a part of the sponsored WU Leo Club event. “Through hosting this event, we hope to spreadContinueContinue reading “Students write letters to soldiers through Wingate’s Leo Club”

Wingate’s BIGG holds its Second annual Running of the Bullies

Tia Randolph, Staff Writer An excited cluster of spectators cheered for their brindled champions last Saturday at Wingate’s Homecoming celebration. The second annual Running of the Bullies Race sponsored by the BIGG organization, bulldogs into going green. The event, hosted by BIGG, opened the promenade and Main Street to the furry foster friends of BulliesContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s BIGG holds its Second annual Running of the Bullies”

‘Class Cab’ Kicks Off Homecoming With a New Ride

Allison Hoyle, Staff Writer Putting a spin on the hit TV show, Cash Cab, BARC put together an event this past Monday dubbed “Class Cab” to help kick off Wingate’s Homecoming week. The campus could be seen with several golf carts which were decked out in blue and gold decoration zooming around and passengers blurtingContinueContinue reading “‘Class Cab’ Kicks Off Homecoming With a New Ride”

Former Disney Executive Creates NaviGATEtours Magic

Sydney Taylor, Staff Writer A former Disney executive spoke to Wingate University’s tour guides about effective customer service and the best practices for interacting with the public on Wednesday John Formica is the former manager of the Walt Disney World Resort.  He worked at Disney for over 20 years, learning the ins and outs ofContinueContinue reading “Former Disney Executive Creates NaviGATEtours Magic”

WU Looking for New Orientation Coordinators

By Stephen Fisenne, Staff Writer A meeting was held at Wingate University to find new orientation coordinators and leaders last Wednesday at 6 p.m. Student Director of Orientation Taylor Rodier said, “It’s a great opportunity because it’s a good summer job and gets you connected to the incoming students.” In order to get the rightContinueContinue reading “WU Looking for New Orientation Coordinators”

Lyceum on sexual assault among college athletes leaves students confused

Gabby Cabrera, Staff Writer In a lecture lyceum titled, Above the law: Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence in College Athletics, students were briefed about the prevalence of sexual assault in college athletics but many were left confused and disappointed, prompting university leaders to consider the need for more education. “I thought it was confusing. AllContinueContinue reading “Lyceum on sexual assault among college athletes leaves students confused”

Lyceum Requirement Changes Cause Confusion, Relief for Many Students

Savanna Harris, Staff Writer When the word “Lyceum” is mentioned around the Wingate University campus, one would immediately think of a program put into place to enrich students and to broaden their educational experience. It offers students the opportunity to attend for lectures, performances, etc. that they might otherwise not be able to attend. EvenContinueContinue reading “Lyceum Requirement Changes Cause Confusion, Relief for Many Students”