Category Archives: Life @ WU

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”

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”