Category Archives: Life @ WU

Staff Writer: Madelyn Cherry The holiday season is the best time of the year. As Thanksgiving approaches, many scramble to find their grandmother’s best secret recipes. Here at Wingate, students have gathered their favorite thanksgiving meals and recipes to share. Students love a range of foods that vary in popularity among households.  Seeret Brar, seniorContinueContinue reading “Wingate Student’s Favorite Thanksgiving Meals”

Staff Writer: Juliana Fiorilli Make this year’s Halloween better than the last in Charlotte, NC! There are plenty of activities and events going on to suit family and friends. Charlotte offers a number of events for plenty of different crowds.  For the 21 and over scene, there are numerous bars that you can celebrate andContinueContinue reading “Halloween, but make it fun for all ages”

Staff Writer: Julia Berardelli At Wingate’s Health Center, flu shots are available 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Making an appointment is recommended to reduce wait time, but drop-ins are allowed. To schedule an appointment for the flu shot, call the Health Center at 704-233-8102. While most insurance will cover 100% of theContinueContinue reading “Flu Shots at Wingate”

Staff Writer: Madison Mataxas During the first half of October, Wingate University rewards its students for the hard work they have been putting in during the semester with an extended weekend. This Fall Break allows students to catch up on ​​their assignments plus some much-needed sleep.  Fall Break this year landed on October 11 andContinueContinue reading “What students do while spending Fall Break on campus”

Staff Writer: Cassidy Braver If you like to hammock or have considered purchasing one, there are plenty of places around campus to hang in – literally. The opportunities are endless with all of the trees around campus.  It is a great place to do homework outside, listen to music, drink (if you are of age),ContinueContinue reading “How’s it hangin?”

Staff Writers: Trevor Bryan and Garrett Elder After a year off from in person celebrations due to Covid, Wingate University will celebrate Homecoming this weekend.  For many years, Bulldog students have come together to participate in several exciting events and festivities unique to Wingate. Students all over campus enjoy the atmosphere when homecoming rolls around. ContinueContinue reading “Homecoming Preview”

Staff Writer: Julia Berardelli and Luke Tucker If you find yourself looking for something to do this fall, fortunately for you there are plenty of fun activities for you to check out around the Wingate area. From corn mazes and haunted trails to theme parks and pumpkin patches, fall fun is all around. So ifContinueContinue reading “Five fun Fall things to do in the Wingate area”

Staff Writer: Madelyn Cherry Students, which is the most important to you, is it your safety or your privacy? On a college campus, students want to feel safe. In order to have the security of being in a safe environment, the privacy of the students has no choice but to be compromised. When there areContinueContinue reading “Health and Safety Checks 101”

Staff Writer: Faith Haren Lake Norman Miniature Golf           51 minutes from campus           Includes a waterfall & snow cones           Ask for student discount: $6.50/round          Lost Duffer Miniature Golf          45 minutes from campus          Indoor & outdoor, halfway underground          $6.00/round         High Seas Miniature Golf         45 minutes from campus         Pirate themed with beer & wine garden         $10.00/round