Sarah Thurman, Staff Writer On Thursday, February 22, Kevin Hines came to Wingate to give a lecture titled Cracked Not Broken, The Kevin Hines Story. Kevin Hines was only 19 when he decided that he wanted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate bridge. This is a jump that 99% of people,... Continue Reading →
John Pavlovitz speaks to Wingate campus about creating a bigger table
Rachael Robinson, Staff Writer John Pavlovitz spoke to Wingate students, faculty and staff last Wednesday. Pavlovitz is a pastor, blogger and the author of the novel A Bigger Table. He spoke to the audience about expanding their horizons and opening up themselves to new people, with his theory of “creating a bigger table.” When Pavlovitz... Continue Reading →
Review: New album from Indie pop and folk artists Angus and Julia Stone
Aleah Cady, Staff Writer Snow is the fourth album released by singer-songwriter siblings Angus and Julia Stone. The album was completely written and recorded in Angus Stone’s home over a six month period, a new creation process for the siblings. The atmosphere was a relaxed environment for the duo to write, and many of the... Continue Reading →
Does Ugly Bread rise above in Restaurant Reviews?
Alexis Barbour, Staff Writer Typically, I would not find myself walking into a restaurant called Ugly Bread. But for the sake of my writing career I did. Ugly Bread Vietnamese Cafe is located at 1007 W Roosevelt Boulevard in Monroe, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The name Ugly... Continue Reading →
Review: Takara presents a great touch to Asian restaurants in Monroe
Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer MONROE, N.C. --- You don’t have to go far to get exquisite Asian cuisine. Located on Highway 74 across the street from the Buick/GMC Car Dealership, Takara may be the new go-to place for all sushi, hibachi, and Asian fare lovers! Nearly everyday of the week you’ll see the restaurant full... Continue Reading →
Persona 5 takes on a new plot from Persona 4
Danny Stueber, Staff Writer When Persona 5 was announced back in 2013, I knew it be my top game of the year whenever it came out. Time and time again it was delayed until this past April when it was finally released and what do you know, I was not wrong all those years ago.... Continue Reading →
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. and... Continue Reading →
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. Since... Continue Reading →
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 have... Continue Reading →
Wingate University Celebrates Women’s History Month with debut of Maya Angelou documentary
Nick Anta, Staff Writer Wingate University kicked off Women’s History month Tuesday by screening Maya Angelou’s documentary, “And Still I Rise” with a discussion lead by producer/co-director Rita Coburn Whack. The film, which took over 6 years to make, showed a very intimate side of the singer, dancer, author, producer, playwright, poet and civil rights... Continue Reading →