Category Archives: Life @ WU

     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”

Staff Writer: Laura Thompson      This past week, the chapter of Chi Omega on campus hosted a fundraising week with several events for their philanthropy.      The sorority’s philanthropy is The Make-A-Wish Foundation. The two organizations, Chi Omega and Make-A-Wish partnered together in 2002. Since the partnership, Chi Omega chapters have raised moreContinueContinue reading “Chi Omega Wish Week 2020”

Staff Writer: Shannon Kasprak       It is spooky season at the Gate and festivities are in full swing! From staff and students dressing up for the occasion to Halloween cookie decorating in the cafeteria and Moonlight Madness- the campus saw a very fun-filled day!       Several students dressed up for the holiday, includingContinueContinue reading “Happy HalloWingate!”

Staff Writer: Savanna Harris      Any phrase that contains the word “break” is music to the ears of a college student.       Campus is quietly buzzing with the excitement of Fall break coming up at the end of this week. There really is nothing like a good home-cooked meal and spending some timeContinueContinue reading “Much needed fall break”

Staff Writer: Sophia Blake      There is heavy debate on deciding if you should get a flu shot or not. “Will I get sick if I get one?” “Will it make my arm sore?” “Do I really need it?” These are some examples of questions that arise when flu season arrives. Sherrie McCaskill, DNP, FNP-C andContinueContinue reading “Free flu shots at the health center”

         Staff Writer: K. Conner      Wingate students have been having a tough time lately due to the Klondike being closed. The popular food option has been under construction since before the start of the 2019-2020 academic year and is being renovated to better support the Wingate student body.     ContinueContinue reading “Future plans for the Klondike”

Staff Writer: Blake Furr      With new construction, new clubs, and most importantly new faces, Wingate University continues to grow and flourish by adding new young men and women to the      Bulldog family. The University has grown 37% over the last five years coming one step closer to their goal of a 4,000-6,000 studentContinueContinue reading “Wingate freshmen finding their footing”

   Staff Writer: Lauren Traufler      Are you “Powered by Love”? Wingate University’s Alpha Xi Delta chapter is, and members will be volunteering at the Greater Charlotte Walk for Autism on October 26.       This event is the world’s largest autism fundraising event and is dedicated to improving the lives of those withContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Alpha Xi Delta partners with Autism Speaks”