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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ESPN Layoffs are Not a Good Sign For Sports Reporting Industry
Trey Lower, Staff Writer As a sports broadcasting major here at Wingate, my lifelong dream has been to be an announcer for ESPN. Whenever you think of sports, you ultimately think of the channel, and I always had a path in place to get there. However, as the years have progressed and the broadcasting industryContinueContinue reading “ESPN Layoffs are Not a Good Sign For Sports Reporting Industry”
Review: El Aguacate adds to Mexican restaurant choices in Monroe
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer In Monroe alone, there are approximately seven Mexican restaurants. New Mexican restaurants open in Monroe often. I personally am an Mexican food enthusiast, so naturally when there’s a new Mexican restaurant I want to try it out. Recently a new Mexican restaurant called El Aguacate opened up on E Roosevelt Blvd. andContinueContinue reading “Review: El Aguacate adds to Mexican restaurant choices in Monroe”
Review: Hilltop brings culinary diversity and family fun to the Monroe-Wingate area
Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer MONROE, N.C. – – – When going out to eat for a meal, do you consistently struggle with deciding what to get on the menu? Spiro’s Hilltop Fish Fare and Steakhouse may very well present this challenge; however, any food item you choose is guaranteed to satisfy anyone’s taste buds. SinceContinueContinue reading “Review: Hilltop brings culinary diversity and family fun to the Monroe-Wingate area”
NCG movie offers a great movie experience to the Monroe area
Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer You open one of the many doors available, and you are greeted by the smell of delicious popcorn. The friendly staff greets you from across the room over the hum of the icee machines; “Hi! Welcome to NCG!” they call. Now this, is a movie theater! Many of the locals haveContinueContinue reading “NCG movie offers a great movie experience to the Monroe area”
Boone offers Great Getaway places for Students
Alex King, Staff Writer When classes get stressful and all of the work for the week is done, a short-day trip vacation is always a great way to recharge. Going on a weekend getaway with a group of friends is a great way to recharge before the next week of life begins. One great placeContinueContinue reading “Boone offers Great Getaway places for Students”
Crowders Mountain is a “Must-Hike” for Wingate Students
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University students find themselves limited to activities being that they’re located in the small town of Wingate. Surrounding the small town of Wingate are more similar small towns such as Monroe, Marshville, and Wadesboro. These surrounding towns have small malls, a few restaurants, movie theaters, bowling alleys, and that’s theContinueContinue reading “Crowders Mountain is a “Must-Hike” for Wingate Students”
Love Your Melon sells Apparel for a Great Cause
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer College students have a lot on their plates from classes and meetings to internships and jobs, therefore time management is an essential skill. Any college student will attest to how stressful their busy and hectic schedules can be. However, college students across the country are willing to add more to their plates andContinueContinue reading “Love Your Melon sells Apparel for a Great Cause”
How students are reacting to the new McGee Center
Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer As you walk in the big glass doors, you enter the spacious lobby. On your left, you see students lifting weights as if they’re bodybuilders and above you see an occasional faculty member walking on the track. The new fitness center is up and running as it opened officially last Friday.ContinueContinue reading “How students are reacting to the new McGee Center”
Wingate takes on Tusculum to grasp a 77-45 SAC Victory
Rachel Lods, Staff Writer Wingate, NC- On Saturday, January 2, the Wingate University Women’s Basketball team hosted Tusculum College gaining their fourth consecutive victory. Marta Miscenko (Riga, Latvia), junior center, led the Bulldogs to victory with 16 points, followed closely by Danasia Witherspoon (Hickory, N.C.) who scored 13 points and led the game in rebounds,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate takes on Tusculum to grasp a 77-45 SAC Victory”
