By David Robison Contributing Writer Dining decisions at Wingate University are made by several people and groups, with student feedback playing a major role, according W.T. Harris Dining Hall General Manager Rob Jansen of Bon Appétit, Wingate’s primary food-service provider. Some factors influencing what items are served include nutrition, student preference, popularity of items, seasonality,ContinueContinue reading “Bon Appétit responding to student feedback in second year at helm of campus dining “
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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 theContinueContinue reading “Review: New album from Indie pop and folk artists Angus and Julia Stone”
Wingate football beats Pembroke to remain undefeated and advances in AFCA ranking
Sarah Thurman Staff Writer After a big win at home on Saturday against UNC-Pembroke, the undefeated Wingate Bulldogs will be on the road for their next two football games. Wingate, 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the South Atlantic Conference, will travel to Salisbury to play Catawba on Saturday and to Mars Hill on Oct. 21.ContinueContinue reading “Wingate football beats Pembroke to remain undefeated and advances in AFCA ranking”
Southern Circuit film series debuts for a third year at Wingate
Ryan McKeel, Staff Writer The Union County Community Arts Council and the George A. Batte, JR. Fine Arts Center at Wingate University have joined together for the third straight year to sponsor multiple free film screenings as part of the Southern Circuit Film Series. The next film in the series, at 7 p,m. Wednesday, willContinueContinue reading “Southern Circuit film series debuts for a third year at Wingate”
Jim Wand Returns to Wingate As New Semester Begins
Harrison Taylor, Staff Writer Dr. Jim Wand arrived on Wingate’s campus this past Tuesday to hypnotize students once again. Wand, a hypnotist, has been coming to Wingate for decades, and is currently on a college tour spanning nearly 200 shows in just a year. Students lined up over an hour beforehand outside Austin Auditorium, asContinueContinue reading “Jim Wand Returns to Wingate As New Semester Begins”
Union Symphony Orchestra performs at Wingate with guest artist
Ryan Mckeel, Staff Writer A local symphony orchestra with deep roots at Wingate University performed on the evening of April 29, 2017 with a guest artist from the University of South Carolina. The Union Symphony Orchestra, also known as the USO, and Dr. Jennifer Parker-Harley, associate professor of flute at the University of South CarolinaContinueContinue reading “Union Symphony Orchestra performs at Wingate with guest artist”
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.ContinueContinue reading “Persona 5 takes on a new plot from Persona 4”
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 haveContinueContinue reading “NCG movie offers a great movie experience to the Monroe area”
Carolina Panther Game Days holds Tradition Unlike Any Other
Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer Since the year 1996 when the fall season hits the Carolinas, residents of Charlotte and surrounding communities will gather inside the 75,412-seat Bank of America Stadium to enjoy a chill afternoon of Carolina Panthers football. Bank of America Stadium is a popular destination for fans from all over the region, includingContinueContinue reading “Carolina Panther Game Days holds Tradition Unlike Any Other”
Boone offers Great Getaway places for Students
Alex King, Staff Writer When classes get stressful and all of the work for the week is done, a short-day trip vacation is always a great way to recharge. Going on a weekend getaway with a group of friends is a great way to recharge before the next week of life begins. One great placeContinueContinue reading “Boone offers Great Getaway places for Students”
