By Dylan Kirchner and Ashley Stein Wingate Triangle contributing writers Since the introduction of Wingate’s NCAA triathlon program in the fall of2021, there has been an alarming number of incidents on rural roads nearthe university involving motor vehicles and cyclists who compete on themen’s and women’s teams. The most notable accident took place on AnsonvilleContinueContinue reading “Increasing number of incidents has triathlon team wary of cycling Wingate’s back roads”
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Wingate officials hope West Village project will transform university into ‘New American College Town’
By: Andy HeinsWingate Triangle contributor Wingate University, the Town of Wingate and Monroe-based developer True Homes are planning to break ground during the upcoming academic year on a 130-acre project near the U.S. 74 bypass that university officials expect to transform Wingate into a “New American College Town,” according to key WU administrators.The mixed-use projectContinueContinue reading “Wingate officials hope West Village project will transform university into ‘New American College Town’”
Wingate students can view eclipse safely at April 8 event in Quad
By: Maya Van Heyst Triangle Contributor The Wingate University Department of Chemistry and Physics is handing out eclipse glasses to view what scientists are calling the “2024 Great American Solar Eclipse” on April 8 at 1:54 p.m. in the Quad.Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Grant Thompson is leading the viewing, which is fundedContinueContinue reading “Wingate students can view eclipse safely at April 8 event in Quad”
Office changes in Stegall and Crowder leave some students confused
By: Savannah Phillips Editor Wingate University officials have made major departmental location changes in the Stegall Administration and Crowder Welcome Center buildings, leaving students confused as to where they should go for various services.Crowder has “become a hub for all things student-facing,” according to Jill Kay, Wingate’s director of marketing and communications. “The University wantedContinueContinue reading “Office changes in Stegall and Crowder leave some students confused”
Spring semester opening of Wingate Social House set to bring new dynamic to university community
By Trevor Helms The Wingate Social House, a first-of-its-kind bar in the town of Wingate, is preparing to open up its doors shortly after the turn of the new year, perhaps as soon as February. The idea for the Social House was developed by Wingate University alums Bill and Dayna Irby, who are eager toContinueContinue reading “Spring semester opening of Wingate Social House set to bring new dynamic to university community”
FBI arrests Wingate football player on campus after sex-crime indictment
By: Hayleigh Chapman Staff Writer A Wingate football player was arrested on campus by FBI agents Sept.20 after a federal grand jury in Baltimore indicted him on sexual-assault charges stemming from New Year’s Day incident on a cruiseaboard a Carnival ship. Jalen Kelley, a redshirt junior running back from Abingdon, Md., faces amaximum sentence ofContinueContinue reading “FBI arrests Wingate football player on campus after sex-crime indictment”
Wingate Volunteer Fire Department celebrating 75th year on Oct. 7
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor WINGATE – The town of Wingate Volunteer Fire Department was formed in 1948, and will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 7 from noon until 3 p.m. The community is encouraged to come for tours of the station on Saturday. There will be a funnel cake truck onContinueContinue reading “Wingate Volunteer Fire Department celebrating 75th year on Oct. 7”
Wingate Natatorium shut down, Bulldog swimmers sent scrambling
By: Cayden Acord Staff Writer The Wingate Natatorium, the home of the university’s men’s andwomen’s swimming teams, has been shut down since the beginning of thesemester due to repairs and renovations that are being made as a result of amajor seal that broke on the pool’s aging filtration system. As a result of the closing,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Natatorium shut down, Bulldog swimmers sent scrambling”
Lyceum events cut by 60 percent, leaving students concerned
By: Michael Hodges Staff Writer Wingate students are taking notice of a significant change to theuniversity’s Lyceum program this semester, as the number of events beingoffered has dropped by more than 60 percent—from 101 last spring to just40 this fall. However, while the percentage of Lyceums has dropped dramatically, theamount required for graduation—24—is staying theContinueContinue reading “Lyceum events cut by 60 percent, leaving students concerned”
Stegall Administration undergoes temporary location changes due to water damage
By: Michael Wayne O’Neill Sports Editor WINGATE – A temporary work location change in the Stegall Administration Building didn’t stop the executive offices, Bulldog Central, Business Office, Financial Planning, and Registrar from continuing to serve the student body at Wingate University. The move happened due to water damage that occurred in the overnight hours ofContinueContinue reading “Stegall Administration undergoes temporary location changes due to water damage”
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