By: Arantxa Taberneiro Sports Writer & Social Media Coordinator First-year Wingate golf coach Christian Pickerel knew he had big shoes to fill when he was hired in July to replace J.D. Lamm, who left in June to direct the women’s team at Division 1 Troy University in Alabama. Lamm built Wingate into a national golfContinueContinue reading “Ex-Wingate golf coach Hackney returns to provide former player and new Bulldog head coach Pickerel a helping hand”
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More Than Business: Wingate’s New SHRM Chapter Welcomes All Majors
By : Nevaeh Destynee Burkes Staff Writer The newly recognized student organization aims to connect students with HRprofessionals, potential internships and mentors through networkingopportunities. Finding a career path isn’t always easy, but Wingate University’s Society forHuman Resource Management (SHRM) chapter wants to help students exploretheir options through networking opportunities that could lead to internshipsand professionalContinueContinue reading “More Than Business: Wingate’s New SHRM Chapter Welcomes All Majors”
Wingate families assemble 100 hygiene kits for local shelter
By Nevaeh Destynee Burkes Staff Writer Bulldog families came together Sept. 26 during Family Weekend for a service project hosted by BARC, assembling 100 hygiene kits for the Union County Homeless Shelter. The project gave families an opportunity to spend time together while supporting individuals in the local community. Each hygiene kit included essential personal-careContinueContinue reading “Wingate families assemble 100 hygiene kits for local shelter”
The cost of commuting: Wingate students weigh expenses and savings
By Elisabeth Porch Staff Writer & Copy Editor Commuter students at Wingate face several expenses gas, vehicle maintenance/repairs, insurance, and parking permits outside of tuition to attend school, with costs varying based on a commuter’s individual financial situation. While costs vary for every student’s financial situation, a commuter student hasto pay for rent, utilities, groceries,ContinueContinue reading “The cost of commuting: Wingate students weigh expenses and savings”
Wingate rugby’s defense leads Bulldogs to 33-12 win over Virginia Tech
By Arantxa Taberneiro Social Media Coordinator & Sports Writer Wingate Rugby Team Wingate rugby defeated Virginia Tech 33-12 on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Irwin Belk Stadium in Wingate, N.C., securing the Bulldogs’ second victory of the season. The player Kurai Young scored the first try of the match after taking an inside pass from DiegoContinueContinue reading “Wingate rugby’s defense leads Bulldogs to 33-12 win over Virginia Tech”
Bon Appétit responding to student feedback in second year at helm of campus dining
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 “
Special kitchen provides Wingate commuters a meal-prep space of their own
By Elisabeth Porch Staff Writer & Copy Editor A little-known option for commuters on the Wingate University campus is a “Commuter Kitchen” that provides a separate space for to prepare meals for students who live off campus. The kitchen, which includes a microwave and refrigerator, is located off the hallway that connects Cuddy Arena toContinueContinue reading “Special kitchen provides Wingate commuters a meal-prep space of their own”
True frosh goalie Freeman doesn’t take long to make an impression on Wingate soccer
Kevin De La Garza Triangle Contributor The Wingate’s men’s soccer team battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw on the road against Lenoir-Rhyne in the South Atlantic Conference on Sept. 20, but the final score told very little of the story. The Bulldogs found themselves in a tough spot after defender Hipo Delhaes picked up aContinueContinue reading “True frosh goalie Freeman doesn’t take long to make an impression on Wingate soccer”
Parking Changes aim to ease congestion, but students still plan around the search for a spot
By Lisa Caceres Staff Writer Whether you are a commuter racing time or a residential student trying to park near your dorm, campus parking is a frequent topic across campus. Campus layout looks quite different this academic year following changes designed to lower parking congestion. Even with these adjustments intended to facilitate parking, finding aContinueContinue reading “Parking Changes aim to ease congestion, but students still plan around the search for a spot”
Wingate women’s golf begins a new chapter after historic season
By Arantxa Taberneiro Social Media Coordinator & Sports Writer Wingate women’s golf is preparing to open its season Sept. 14-15 at The City with Spirit Classic at Cleveland Country Club in Cleveland, Tennessee. The team begins the season with a new coach and a five-athlete roster, four of whom are freshmen. During the 2025-26 season,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate women’s golf begins a new chapter after historic season”
