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”
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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”
Lyceum preps students for successful interviews
Joanna King, Staff Writer Going into an interview is all about having a great pair of shoes according to a panel of experts, with 130 years of combined knowledge, who hosted a Lyceum at Wingate University on Monday night. “You can ruin a good business outfit with shoes that aren’t appropriate,” said panel member SteveContinueContinue reading “Lyceum preps students for successful interviews”
Alpha Xi Delta Pancakes for a Cause
Natalie Kilgore, Staff Writer Wingate University’s Alpha Xi Delta sorority raised $244 from the pancake fundraiser it hosted for its philanthropy, Autism Speaks, on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Sophomore and member of Alpha Xi Delta Kerrigan Laney said that 100 percent of the money the sorority raised from the fundraiser goes to Autism Speaks. Autism SpeaksContinueContinue reading “Alpha Xi Delta Pancakes for a Cause”
Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Stephen Fisenne, Staff Writer The sisters of Chi Omega at Wingate University were recently selling sugar cookies on campus for a good cause: the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As the national philanthropy of Chi Omega, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has a pretty big place in their hearts. They wanted to raise money for them, as they do every year,ContinueContinue reading “Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation”
Wingate Leo Club host its first Induction Ceremony to commemorate new members
Leah Joyner, Staff Writer The Wingate University Leo Club welcomed new members into their organization last Tuesday at a special Induction Ceremony hosted by the Wingate Lions Club at the Wingate Baptist Fellowship Hall. For the ceremony, the upcoming Leo Club Officers were installed, new t-shirts were distributed to members and everyone celebrated the 100thContinueContinue reading “Wingate Leo Club host its first Induction Ceremony to commemorate new members”
Dreamers of Wingate share their stories
Savanna Harris, Staff Writer DACA has been a hot news topic in recent weeks since the Trump Administration announced that the policy will be allowed to expire. But, what exactly is DACA? Simply put, DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program that was put into place by President Barack Obama in 2012ContinueContinue reading “Dreamers of Wingate share their stories “
Wingate’s Pep band prepares to bring more excitement to the new athletic season
Ryan McKeel, Staff Writer Wingate University’s Pep Band gears up for the first home game of the 2017 season on Saturday, September 16 at 6:00 PM at Irwin Belk Stadium. The Pep Band, Wingate’s premiere athletic performing ensemble, has been under the direction of Dr. Dawn Price, Associate Professor of Music and Director of BandsContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Pep band prepares to bring more excitement to the new athletic season”
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