Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com By Anna M. Martin Wingate Triangle contributing writer Wingate University is home to students from all over the world. Countries and cultures have been on full display throughout the early weeks of the fall semester, and students’ clothing choices seem to be one of these means of expression. TheContinueContinue reading “Continental Couture: European vs. American trends in the Wingate classroom”
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Upstart Alpha Omicron Pi making its presence known on Wingate sorority scene
Members Fernanda Nunez, Yahimar Medina, Sofia Valdez and Destiny Cruz By Emarie Tucker Wingate Triangle contributing writer Yahimar Medina, a sophomore nursing major from Monroe, N.C., and member of Alpha Omicron Pi at Wingate University, is excited about new fundraisers and events her sorority is taking part in. The sorority raises money for the ArthritisContinueContinue reading “Upstart Alpha Omicron Pi making its presence known on Wingate sorority scene”
Emotional Support Animals making big impact on lives of 60 Wingate students
By: Peyton RiddickWingate Triangle contributor Emotional Support Animals are making a huge impact on college campuses nationwide and their presence can certainly be felt at Wingate, where they’ve helped students who struggle with mental health issues while living on campus.Commonly known as ESAs or assistance animals, Emotional Support Animals are defined by the U.S. DepartmentContinueContinue reading “Emotional Support Animals making big impact on lives of 60 Wingate students”
Student opinions mixed on Wingate policy to assign housing based on GPA
By: Tyjelin JonesTriangle Contributor Wingate University continues to use cumulative grade-point averages (GPA) to determine residential assignments every April for returning undergraduates, but not all students are satisfied with the policy.“Based on my GPA, I don’t consider it to be fair because I shouldn’t have to be determined by my GPA, especially since it’s low,”ContinueContinue reading “Student opinions mixed on Wingate policy to assign housing based on GPA”
New Communication chair Nathaniel excited by possibilities at Wingate
By: Savannah Phillips Editor Dr. Daina Nathaniel began her journey at Wingate in 2022 as an adjunct after leaving Queens University of Charlotte, where she had been teaching for 17 years. While it was not an easy decision to leave Queens, Nathaniel says “there hasn’t been one day that I’ve regretted it. I love beingContinueContinue reading “New Communication chair Nathaniel excited by possibilities at Wingate”
Frederick’s therapy dog in-training, Briggs, excels at his new job at the Health Center
By: Anna Carpenter Opinion Editor Once a week, a fluffy brown and white speckled pup follows his owner into Wingate University’s Holbrook Health Center. No, he isn’t sick or simply tagging along with his owner for fun; he has an important job to do.Briggs belongs to Melinda Frederick, the Director of Counseling Services at Wingate.ContinueContinue reading “Frederick’s therapy dog in-training, Briggs, excels at his new job at the Health Center”
Spring semester opening of Wingate Social House set to bring new dynamic to university community
By Trevor Helms The Wingate Social House, a first-of-its-kind bar in the town of Wingate, is preparing to open up its doors shortly after the turn of the new year, perhaps as soon as February. The idea for the Social House was developed by Wingate University alums Bill and Dayna Irby, who are eager toContinueContinue reading “Spring semester opening of Wingate Social House set to bring new dynamic to university community”
The tradition of dishwasher detergent and toilet paper at Wingate
By: M. Lane Rhodes Staff Writer There is one weekend every year at Wingate when it does not matter what age you are. All that matters is your love for the Bulldogs! Homecoming is a campus tradition that dates back to 1896 and continues to bring the Wingate community together to celebrate with an arrayContinueContinue reading “The tradition of dishwasher detergent and toilet paper at Wingate”
Wingate’s unlikely alternative mascot: Henry the teddy bear
By: Maleah Funderburk Staff Writer YikYak is home to Wingate students’ anonymous comments about schoollife, local drama and now a beloved stuffed bear—Henry. In mid-September, a scruffy, sweet-eyed brown bear brought a glimmer ofpositivity and lightheartedness to an otherwise chaotic social forum. Sporting a towel around his body and a hair wrap coating his head,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s unlikely alternative mascot: Henry the teddy bear”
Paw Provisions store helps Wingate students experiencing food insecurity
By: Anna Carpenter Opinion Editor Tucked away on the first floor of Northeast Residence Hall is a store where Wingate students can come by and pick up whatever items they need, free of charge. The founder, Dr. Catherine Wright, says the store, Paw Provisions, is “a free store that invests in students so they canContinueContinue reading “Paw Provisions store helps Wingate students experiencing food insecurity”
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