Joanna King, Staff Writer Going into an interview is all about having a great pair of shoes according to a panel of experts, with 130 years of combined knowledge, who hosted a Lyceum at Wingate University on Monday night. “You can ruin a good business outfit with shoes that aren’t appropriate,” said panel member SteveContinueContinue reading “Lyceum preps students for successful interviews”
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Alpha Xi Delta Pancakes for a Cause
Natalie Kilgore, Staff Writer Wingate University’s Alpha Xi Delta sorority raised $244 from the pancake fundraiser it hosted for its philanthropy, Autism Speaks, on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Sophomore and member of Alpha Xi Delta Kerrigan Laney said that 100 percent of the money the sorority raised from the fundraiser goes to Autism Speaks. Autism SpeaksContinueContinue reading “Alpha Xi Delta Pancakes for a Cause”
Local ministry prepares community for threat of war
Gabriela Cabrera, Staff Writer MONROE – The threat of war with North Korea is becoming increasingly real and a local thrift store in Monroe, NC is starting preparations to help the community by gathering clothing and farming materials needed if panic should arise. Crystal Oliver, manager of Good Steward Ministries (GSM), sat down with herContinueContinue reading “Local ministry prepares community for threat of war”
Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Stephen Fisenne, Staff Writer The sisters of Chi Omega at Wingate University were recently selling sugar cookies on campus for a good cause: the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As the national philanthropy of Chi Omega, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has a pretty big place in their hearts. They wanted to raise money for them, as they do every year,ContinueContinue reading “Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation”
“KA-ramel” Apples Make a Difference
by Wessli Ann Hardee, Staff Writer Over ninety caramel apples were purchased by students across Wingate University’s campus from the Zeta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, on Wednesday Oct. 4. The Zeta Zeta Chapter of Kappa AlphaContinueContinue reading ““KA-ramel” Apples Make a Difference”
BIGG helps transform Heritage Trail
Celestia Randolph, Staff Writer Last Friday evening, Bulldogs Into Going Green (BIGG) members assisted Carol Larrimore, master gardener and chief director of the Heritage Project, in her efforts to transform the Heritage Trail into a place for locals to enjoy. Started roughly two years ago, the Heritage Trail Project, located at the Union CountyContinueContinue reading “BIGG helps transform Heritage Trail”
Dreamers of Wingate share their stories
Savanna Harris, Staff Writer DACA has been a hot news topic in recent weeks since the Trump Administration announced that the policy will be allowed to expire. But, what exactly is DACA? Simply put, DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program that was put into place by President Barack Obama in 2012ContinueContinue reading “Dreamers of Wingate share their stories “
Hurricane Harvey hits close to home for some Wingate students
Savanna Harris, Staff Writer It’s unlikely that, sometime throughout the past few days, you haven’t heard something about Hurricane Harvey. With coverage on every mass media outlet from TV to radio, news about what is being called the worst storm to hit the United States in over a decade, is being heard far and wide.ContinueContinue reading “Hurricane Harvey hits close to home for some Wingate students”
Wingate has a view party for the Solar Eclipse
By Christina Kroeger, Staff Writer On Monday the moon did something remarkable. The moon crossed paths with the sun and blocked the earth’s sunlight. When this phenomenon occurs, it is called a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse can only occur when the moon is a new moon. The sun is much bigger than the moon.ContinueContinue reading “Wingate has a view party for the Solar Eclipse”
What’s Your Story: Sherwood reflects on his time at Wingate
Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer Since 1985, David Sherwood has served as the Sports Information Director at Wingate University. Sherwood resides in the same town where he has lived for his entire life and never had plans of going anywhere else. A graduate of nearby Forest Hills High School, Sherwood was granted the opportunity to goContinueContinue reading “What’s Your Story: Sherwood reflects on his time at Wingate”
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