Category Archives: Life @ WU

Staff Writer: LaVonda Briggs “I am going to be working at the Mcgee Center until they close in December.”  ~Riley Mullis, senior “I am going back home to Africa to spend some time with my family over the break.” ~ Khadyjatou Marenah, sophomore “I am staying on campus because I have to swim most ofContinueContinue reading “What are your plans for break?”

Staff Writer: Kendrick Tucker The year of 2020 has been anything but normal for all. With the holiday season officially here, it’s no secret that holiday traditions will be different and like no other this year.  The rules and regulations in every state is different, such as the amount of people allowed in closed areas,ContinueContinue reading “Holidays season: COVID edition”

Staff Writer: LaVonda Briggs There has been an update to Wingate University’s class schedule for the 2021 Spring semester.  This is following the change students had to undergo for the Fall semester of not having a Fall Break and not returning to campus like they would previously after Thanksgiving Break due to COVID-19.  Kristen Johnson,ContinueContinue reading “Spring semester 2021 update”

Staff Writer: Amy Cenname Wingate University hosted its virtual Homecoming for the first time this past week. For many students, alumni, families, faculty and staff. Homecoming is the most important time during the year that everyone is able to come together as one bulldog and traditionally celebrate their current and past times at Wingate University.ContinueContinue reading “Wingate takes on Homecoming during COVID-19”

Staff Writer: LaVonda Briggs Lyceums are a graduation requirement for students at Wingate University. They consist of four different categories: Art, Faith, Growth, and Lecture. Students have 24 Lyceums to complete which is broken down by four in each category plus an additional eight of the students’ choice.    Normally Lyceums would be treated like an event where students must sign up for a reservation and show their student ID to receive credit for attending.ContinueContinue reading “Moving Lyceums from in-person to online”

Staff Writer: Amy Cenname Many Wingate Student Organizations on campus are having to change what they do on a normal schedule due to COVID-19. Since the pandemic, Wingate University has taken the proper measures to keep its students safe by installing new policies on its campus which include social distancing and limited room capacity.  AlthoughContinueContinue reading “Student events during COVID-19”

Staff Writer: Amy Cenname The 2020-2021 school year for Wingate Students has looked very different compared to the past school years due to COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, Wingate University has taken the proper measurements to keep its students, faculty, and staff safe by installing new policies on its campus. Although some students are returningContinueContinue reading “New policies for Wingate students”

Staff Writer: Michael Martin Over the summer at Wingate University many things have changed, and things will continue to change throughout the semester. One of the largest changes is the food options here on campus.  Last year was a rough year for Wingate and Aramark, the former food provider. There were many complaints about foodContinueContinue reading “The “Food Hall” updates, good or bad?”

     On Thursday, March 12, Wingate University’s community received an email stating that all on-campus instruction and events will be canceled due to the Coronavirus. Students were told to move out on Saturday, March 14 by 5 p.m. and not return until further notice.       The South Atlantic Conference decided to cancel allContinueContinue reading “A message from the editor”

Staff Writer: Isiah Anderson      On Saturday, February 15, one of Wingate University’s organizations, LEAD, held its first fashion show. Held in the Batte Center, guests were greeted with the warm welcoming of live jazz music, courtesy of GarageBand.      In order to attend the event, students had to go online and makeContinueContinue reading “Wingate Leads the Way with hit fashion show”