Peyton Webb Staff Writer A new chapter in campus dining is unfolding at Wingate University as Bon Appetit Management Company prepares to take over food service operations, replacing Wingate Eats starting this June. The change marks the end of a five-year run with Wingate Eats, which began serving the campus in 2020. Bon Appetit isContinueContinue reading “Wingate looking for ‘fresh’ approach with change of food-service providers”
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Campus construction disrupts students ahead of summer break
Maleah Funderburk Editor Nearly two years after a fatal accident and a series of other incidents at low-clearance railroad crossings near campus, Wingate University has begun early phases of construction to address longstanding safety concerns as well as the long-awaited project of building new housing. Mike Easley, head of Campus Safety, notified students of upcomingContinueContinue reading “Campus construction disrupts students ahead of summer break”
HVAC business plan wows judges during competitive Shark Tank
By Savannah Phillips Feature Editor On Wednesday Summer Coble secured the first-place win of $2,000 for her CasaComfort HVAC business-plan pitch at the fourth annual Shark Tank competition, held in LaVerne Banquet Hall. She won over the judges – Matt Villmer, an attorney with Villmer Caudill Law Firm; Charlie Malouf, CEO of Broad River Retail;ContinueContinue reading “HVAC business plan wows judges during competitive Shark Tank”
Students raise concerns over room checks during fire alarms
By Noah Mendez, Imran Shafiq-Khan & Antoine Jones Triangle Contributing Writers Wingate University students are voicing concerns over recent room checks conducted during fire alarms, arguing that the practice feels more like an invasion of privacy than a safety measure. Several students have reported that Residence Life staff enter rooms while students are outside evacuating,ContinueContinue reading “Students raise concerns over room checks during fire alarms”
School of Education bringing back one-year master’s program for elementary education
By Peyton Webb Triangle contributing writer Wingate University’s Thayer School of Education is reintroducing its 4+1 program, allowing education majors to earn a master’s degree in elementary education just one year after completing their undergraduate studies. The program, which had been paused due to low student interest, will return next semester with strong faculty supportContinueContinue reading “School of Education bringing back one-year master’s program for elementary education “
Ellis takes over reins of Wingate’s School of Education as interim dean
By Peyton Webb Triangle contributing writer Wingate University has appointed Dr. Tara Ellis as the interim dean of the Thayer School of Education, bringing nearly a decade of experience to lead the school through a period of transition. In her new role, Ellis will oversee the faculty and staff within the school, focusing on recruitment,ContinueContinue reading “Ellis takes over reins of Wingate’s School of Education as interim dean”
Triangle wins three N.C. College Media Association awards in Boone
By Maleah Funderburk Editor Contributing writer Jamaria Walton, editor Maleah Funderburk, staff writer Cayden Accord and opinion editor Endiya Watkins attended Saturday’s conference. The Wingate Triangle brought home three awards Feb. 22 at the North Carolina College Media Association Conference at Appalachian State University. Student journalists from across the state gathered in Boone for theContinueContinue reading “Triangle wins three N.C. College Media Association awards in Boone”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom joins local leaders to launch early voting
By Maleah Funderburk Wingate Triangle Editor California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and student representatives from various small colleges in the area, including Wingate, on Oct. 17 to kick off the first day of early voting in North Carolina. The press conference was held atContinueContinue reading “California Gov. Gavin Newsom joins local leaders to launch early voting”
Wingate’s Hendersonville campus rebuilds after historic Hurricane Helene
By Cayden Acord Staff Writer On Sept. 27, Hurricane Helene made landfall off the coast of Florida and made its way up across the southeastern United States. The impact throughout the next week across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia and Tennessee was one that residents will never forget. With over $15 billion dollars in estimatedContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Hendersonville campus rebuilds after historic Hurricane Helene”
Departing Maneice left lasting impact on Wingate athletic department
By Fernanda Castillo Huerta Staff Writer Assistant Athletic Director Dominique Maneice, who was responsible for overseeing digital content for the Wingate athletic department’s social media platforms and the school’s athletics website, stepped down last month to take on a similar role at Queens University of Charlotte, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and collaboration. TheContinueContinue reading “Departing Maneice left lasting impact on Wingate athletic department”
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