By Dayton Brown Wingate Triangle contributing writer Laron Warner entered his final year of college football at Wingate, his fourth university in six years, looking for an opportunity to win a first conference championship and finally make a trip to the NCAA postseason. Warner graduated early from Tates Creek High School in Lexington, Ky., withContinueContinue reading “Warner hoping to finish his long journey in college football with a conference title at Wingate”
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Random room checks raise concerns among students as appliances are confiscated
By Emani JamesWingate Triangle contributing writer Wingate University’s Residence Life staff has ramped up random room checks this semester, conducting multiple inspections during September. These unannounced checks have sparked concern among students who say “prohibited” appliances like hot plates, coffee-makers, and toaster ovens are being confiscated. The surprise checks, aimed at ensuring student safety andContinueContinue reading “Random room checks raise concerns among students as appliances are confiscated”
From classroom to commerce: Wingate’s student entrepreneurs
A look inside SNE Vintage’s collection Hayleigh Chapman Staff Writer Wingate University is home to some of the most entrepreneurial and innovative students. Some have already started their own businesses, including hair and nail services and editing companies. These students have shown extraordinary leadership. Sam Cowher co-owns SNE Vintage, a clothing company that sells vintageContinueContinue reading “From classroom to commerce: Wingate’s student entrepreneurs “
Ukrainian language class at Wingate brings connection for student-athlete from Kyiv
Wingate sophomore Mariia Bobrovska represents her homeland Ukraine with pride as a member of the Bulldogs’ tennis team. By Fernanda Castillo Staff Writer Wingate University will offer Ukrainian and Russian classes this fall, amove that has deeply resonated with Mariia Bobrovska, a sophomore fromKyiv, Ukraine. Bobrovska expressed her surprise and appreciation for the new languageofferings, notingContinueContinue reading “Ukrainian language class at Wingate brings connection for student-athlete from Kyiv”
Continental Couture: European vs. American trends in the Wingate classroom
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com By Anna M. Martin Wingate Triangle contributing writer Wingate University is home to students from all over the world. Countries and cultures have been on full display throughout the early weeks of the fall semester, and students’ clothing choices seem to be one of these means of expression. TheContinueContinue reading “Continental Couture: European vs. American trends in the Wingate classroom”
Opinion: Crime and safety issues on campus must be addressed in a better way
By: Endiya WatkinsStaff Writer Wingate University has been battling a series of increasingly frequent crimes and suspicious activity on campus this year, from car theft to weapons on campus, to assaults. Worries surrounding the safety and security at Wingate reached a fever pitch after a student was reportedly “attacked by a knife,” according to aContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Crime and safety issues on campus must be addressed in a better way”
Last-minute change to housing options frustrates some Wingate students
By Peyton RiddickTriangle contributor Wingate students returning from Easter Break faced an unexpected dilemma upon their return due to last-minute adjustments made by Residence Life to next year’s housing options. Returning students have been preparing for housing selection for more than a month now and the time has finally come to choose their living spaceContinueContinue reading “Last-minute change to housing options frustrates some Wingate students”
Students left on campus during Easter Break faced limited food choices
By Dylan KirchnerTriangle contributor Over Easter Break, food options on Wingate University’s campus were limited to only Freshens and the Klondike Market, leaving many of the students left on campus frustrated with the lack of choices. Many students are required to stay on campus over breaks for practices if they are athletes who are in-season.ContinueContinue reading “Students left on campus during Easter Break faced limited food choices”
South Village residents upset about growing pet-waste problem
Wingate University is struggling to manage a pet-waste problem in the residential areas around campus.
Wingate campus no stranger to damaging effects of Yik Yak app
Like many other universities across the country, Wingate is struggling with the negative effects of the anonymous social media platform Yik Yak, and how it is potentially harming the safety and mental well-being of students on campus.
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