Wingate Gets Revenge on Pioneers

Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University’s men’s basketball got revenge on the Tusculum Pioneers Saturday, January 28, after losing to them earlier in the season. The bulldogs faced the pioneers back in November losing 98-101, this time they prevailed over the Pioneers with a 84-67 win. The bulldogs were lead to their victory by seniorContinueContinue reading “Wingate Gets Revenge on Pioneers”

Wingate Seeks Donations for the Namesake of the Newest Building!

Wingate working on naming the new Health and Wellness Facility Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C. — Have you ever wanted a building named after you? Well now’s your chance! Wingate University’s newest construction, The Health and Wellness Center is running smoothly. In fact, they are accepting donations for the building’s namesake! But most importantly,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Seeks Donations for the Namesake of the Newest Building!”

Fellowship of Christian Athletes connects WU athletes, faith

Religion and Sports, What do they have in common? Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer             Religion is one the most controversial topics of discussion in today’s society. People struggle to find their identity and what they do or do not believe in. There are numerous avenues that compete for the attention of today’s youth. Things likeContinueContinue reading “Fellowship of Christian Athletes connects WU athletes, faith”

Was Lochte in the wrong?

Athlete scandals and more… Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer What really happens to the athletes that lose endorsement deals when they become involved in bad news? Many might say that they are not good role models, or they are just acting undisciplined. For instance, twelve-time U.S. Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte was involved in an incident inContinueContinue reading “Was Lochte in the wrong?”

HB2: Affecting Sports in NC 

HB2 and its Effects. Zeriq Lolar, Staff Writer Sports in the state of North Carolina have been dramatically affected by House Bill 2, a law passed this year  that prevents transgender people from using government run restrooms corresponding to the gender with which they identify. Transgender people who have not taken surgical and legal steps to changeContinueContinue reading “HB2: Affecting Sports in NC “

Wingate defeats Lenoir-Rhyne and increases their winning streak

Rodrigo Ugalde, Staff Writer If you are not in the edge of your seat, it is not a Wingate game. This seems to be true for Wingate’s men’s basketball, as Wednesday night saw the Bulldogs collect their eighth straight South Atlantic Conference (SAC) victory over Lenoir-Rhyne by 71-70 at Cuddy Arena. Forward Isiah Cureton hadContinueContinue reading “Wingate defeats Lenoir-Rhyne and increases their winning streak”

Midnight Madness

Kyndra Sanden, Staff Writer   Cuddy Arena – Basketball season only comes once a year, but when it happens it comes at full force. 30 Games packed into one season, playing in different arenas across the eastern region, getting a bid to the big tournament: It all begins at Midnight Madness. Midnight Madness is aContinueContinue reading “Midnight Madness”