Wingate Esports Club has high hopes for its future community
By AVERY HILL Editor The world of esports is a fast-growing, multibillion-dollar industry and after fighting for recognition in the fiercely competitive traditional sports sector for years, advocates of esports have been enjoying unparalleled success in the cultural and business marketplaces. With the rise of alternative media and particularly streaming, the impact of video games…
Keep reading
Commuter Connections Brings Wingate University’s Off-Campus Students Close to College Life
By Peyton Webb Staff Writer For hundreds of Wingate commuter students traveling to campus daily from nearby towns, balancing classes, work and home can make feeling connected to the university community a challenge; that’s where Commuter Connections comes in. The monthly newsletter and event series, coordinated by the Office of Campus Involvement and Graduate Assistant…
Keep reading
Thanks to athletics, Wingate’s Turkish community is growing
By Simon Dubravik Triangle Contributing Writer Two years ago, the number of Turkish students at Wingate University was just one. Now the number has grown to eight. It might be a small community, but that group is becoming part of the university’s identity—united by culture, sports and the opportunity to study abroad. For all of…
Keep reading
Student Perspective: Wingate’s international students face delays in campus employment
By Indhiana Gonzales Almonte Contributing Writer Starting work on campus has been a slow and challenging process for many international students at Wingate University this semester. Immigration requirements, Social Security applications and university approvals have left many students waiting weeks before they can earn an income. Unlike domestic students, international students cannot begin working right…
Keep reading
International Bulldogs unite to help teammate at Winston-Salem meet
By Andrea Maldini Triangle Contributing Writer A group of international student-athletes on the Wingate track and field team came together to help a teammate achieve her goal in a display of true sportsmanship and camaraderie on Feb. 22. At the Last Chance Meet at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, sophomore French distance runner Manon Cady…
Keep reading
Music faculty, students work with some of state’s top high-school singers
Savannah Phillips Features Editor Nearly 250 members of All-Carolina Select Choirs got a taste of college life and put on a concert during two-day event on campus. Wingate University was bustling on Friday, Jan. 31, as the All-Carolina Select Choirs,conducted by Dr. Nana Wolfe-Hill, director of choral activities, rehearsed for theirperformance that would take place…
Keep reading
Wingate’s ‘Spirit of the Gate’ marching band looking to build on successful debut campaign
By Emily Becker Triangle contributing writer Wingate University’s establishment of a marching band program last semester brought new energy to football games and expanded financial-aid opportunities for the 48 inaugural members who received a scholarship of $2,500 per year for their participation. The “Spirit of the Gate Band” was put together from scratch by the…
Keep reading
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 various…
Keep reading
Thanksgiving Break: A time to rest, reflect, and recharge
By Selena Vera Staff writer As November is getting close to ending, college students from around the country are keeping their fingers crossed for one thing: Thanksgiving break. Be it returning home to one’s family, taking a voyage with friends, or just remaining right on campus for some well-deserved downtime, this holiday, provides a much-needed…
Keep reading
Hidden Chains: Turning Point and its lifeline for Wingate students
Maleah Funderburk Wingate Triangle Editor Just 15 minutes from campus lies Turning Point, Union County’s only domestic violence shelter, offering a variety of resources for survivors of intimate partner violence. Known for providing emergency housing to individuals in immediate danger, Turning Point also offers legal aid, counseling, and access to sexual assault kits—all free of…
Keep readingSomething went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Wingate Triangle 