Harrison Taylor, Staff Writer Dr. Jim Wand arrived on Wingate’s campus this past Tuesday to hypnotize students once again. Wand, a hypnotist, has been coming to Wingate for decades, and is currently on a college tour spanning nearly 200 shows in just a year. Students lined up over an hour beforehand outside Austin Auditorium, asContinueContinue reading “Jim Wand Returns to Wingate As New Semester Begins”
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What’s your story?: Aderson returns to Brazil after a year of experiences at Wingate
Andrew Elliott, Staff Writer One night, I walked into my brother’s jazz combo rehearsal and saw an unfamiliar face; Arte immediately introduced him to me. “Andrew, I want you to meet our new guitarist, Aderson; he’s a student/teacher here.” said Arte, as I shook hands with Aderson da Silva. Who knew that this man wouldContinueContinue reading “What’s your story?: Aderson returns to Brazil after a year of experiences at Wingate”
What’s Your Story?: Kimmi Moore faces trials that make her stronger
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University’s total enrollment is approximately 3,150. Out of those 3,150 people, each one has their own story. Students walk past one another everyday unaware of each other’s stories. Some stories need to be heard so others fighting the same battles know they’re not alone, but sometimes people are afraid ofContinueContinue reading “What’s Your Story?: Kimmi Moore faces trials that make her stronger”
What’s your story?: Dorso graduates with masters degree, walking boot, and ever-present smile
Nick Vaughn, Staff Writer Aimee Dorso is no stranger to Wingate University. Dorso spent her undergraduate years here, graduation with a degree in accounting last spring. She returned this year to complete the Master of Accounting program. By day Dorso is a student getting her masters, but by night she is the night manager atContinueContinue reading “What’s your story?: Dorso graduates with masters degree, walking boot, and ever-present smile”
What’s your Story?: Shaw shares her experience at Wingate
Alex King, Staff Writer Rebecca Shaw’s story began in 2012 when she began applying for college. She had her mind set on getting far away from the small town of Indian Trail that she has lived in her whole life. “I applied to Wingate because it was right down the road and my brother wentContinueContinue reading “What’s your Story?: Shaw shares her experience at Wingate”
Library holds program on plagiarism for Academic Integrity Week
Dustin Kiggins, Staff Writer In recognition of Academic Integrity Week on Wednesday, librarians from Ethel K. Library presented students with tips on how to avoid plagiarism when doing research and writing papers for class and future careers. The presenters showed examples to students on plagiarism in music to see if the students understood the differenceContinueContinue reading “Library holds program on plagiarism for Academic Integrity Week”
New Faith-based Organization will be added to Wingate in the fall
Sarah Katz, Staff Writer A faith-based organization will be joining one of approximately 50 registered student organizations on Wingate University’s campus in fall of 2018, said a university representative. “Delight is a college women’s ministry built for the purpose of inviting all women to strengthen and learn about their faith,” said Skylar Mize, cofounder ofContinueContinue reading “New Faith-based Organization will be added to Wingate in the fall”
Students react to Starbucks coming to Campus in the Fall Semester
Mason Teague, Staff Writer New dining changes are coming to Wingate University with the announcement of a Starbucks being added on campus. The popular coffee chain will be located inside the Dickson-Palmer Center on campus, where it will replace the recreation facilities that currently occupy the space. The Starbucks on campus will be as largeContinueContinue reading “Students react to Starbucks coming to Campus in the Fall Semester”
Wingate University Celebrates Women’s History Month with debut of Maya Angelou documentary
Nick Anta, Staff Writer Wingate University kicked off Women’s History month Tuesday by screening Maya Angelou’s documentary, “And Still I Rise” with a discussion lead by producer/co-director Rita Coburn Whack. The film, which took over 6 years to make, showed a very intimate side of the singer, dancer, author, producer, playwright, poet and civil rightsContinueContinue reading “Wingate University Celebrates Women’s History Month with debut of Maya Angelou documentary”
Food Recovery Network founder sheds light on Food Waste and Ugly Produce
Sydney Walker, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C. – “Food waste is not one problem, but a collection of hundreds of problems that need to be solved–especially if the growing population wants to be fed,” said Ben Simon to Wingate University students. “The only way to feed the estimated 9 billion people in 2050 is to reduceContinueContinue reading “Food Recovery Network founder sheds light on Food Waste and Ugly Produce”
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