Wingate looking for ‘fresh’ approach with change of food-service providers

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”

Withdraw or push through? Making the smart choice before the April 4 deadline

By Avery Hill Staff Writer Last week, an email was sent from the Office of the Registrar to all Wingate University students, alerting them to the looming deadline for class withdrawal. The email explained that by the quickly approaching April 4 deadline, Wingate students must decide whether to maintain their current course load or officiallyContinueContinue reading “Withdraw or push through? Making the smart choice before the April 4 deadline”

Wingate students play big role in making campus operations run efficiently

By Samantha Pearson Staff Writer With many students holding key positions, the Wingate University campus relies heavily on the 30 percent of undergraduates who hold jobs on campus. Students at Wingate are an essential part of the university’s functioning, having jobs that keep the university running efficiently while allowing students to gain hands-on experience in variousContinueContinue reading “Wingate students play big role in making campus operations run efficiently”

Opinion: Wingate desperately needs a shuttle for students and residents

The town of Davidson and Davidson College are considering the use of electric, self-driving shuttles like the ones shown above. Elsewhere in North Carolina, the driverless vehicles have already been used at N.C. State University and the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., where it makes two stops along a one-mile route.ContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Wingate desperately needs a shuttle for students and residents”

Wingate Investment Club achieves record $200,000 portfolio

Luka Brown, Investment Club president and member of the tennis team. By Fernanda Castillo Staff Writer Wingate University’s Investment Club has reached a significant achievement, surpassing the $200,000 mark in its student-managed portfolio. The portfolio, started in 2018 with $100,000 in Endowment assets, has seen substantial growth, reflecting both strategic evolution and a hands-on learningContinueContinue reading “Wingate Investment Club achieves record $200,000 portfolio”

Mitchell reinvigorates women’s soccer program in first year as head coach

By Anibal Quesada Triangle contributing writer The 2024 season was a memorable one for the Wingate University women’s soccer team, marked by impressive achievements, big wins and strong individual performances.  Finishing the regular season with a record of 12-3-3, the Bulldogs claimed the South Atlantic Conference title with a 9-1-1 record. Their balanced roster, cohesiveContinueContinue reading “Mitchell reinvigorates women’s soccer program in first year as head coach”

Softball team getting lights, night games set for spring season

By Kassidy Robinson Triangle contributing writer Wingate University’s athletic department will install new stadium lights in the school’s softball complex in early 2025 after the softball team recently received a generous gift from an anonymous donor. The university will not pay for the project; the donor will cover it entirely.  “We are hopeful that theContinueContinue reading “Softball team getting lights, night games set for spring season”

Handling finals like a champ

Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com By Selena Vera  Staff Writer Now that we are down to the wire for this semester, it is time for finals. Some of us dread them, and some seem to tackle them head-on with confidence. Whatever camp you fall into, let me share with you a few practical tipsContinueContinue reading “Handling finals like a champ”

More than a major: Finding your future career

By Selena Vera Staff Writer What exactly are the things we like that catches our attention? Most people decide to associate passion with choosing a major, something that a person believes they are good at and will benefit them in the future. Samantha Linnell of the Academic Advising office offers her insight on helpful tipsContinueContinue reading “More than a major: Finding your future career”

Szymborski sisters ignite Wingate field hockey’s turnaround season

By Jamaria Walton Wingate Triangle contributing writer Sisters Audra and Miranda Szymborski are making their mark on Wingate’s winning women’s field hockey team this fall. Freshman Audra is the Bulldogs’ star goalie while senior Miranda leads the group of defenders in front of her. The Szymborskis have been instrumental in leading the biggest sports turnaroundContinueContinue reading “Szymborski sisters ignite Wingate field hockey’s turnaround season”