Track and field moves outdoors after record-breaking indoor season

Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer Wingate University men and women’s indoor track and field season has closed and is now ready to begin the outdoor season. Meanwhile in indoors season, many records were broken along with many personal best. Sophomore Isaiah Kyle (Morristown, TN), is currently sitting second in the nation in Division II in highContinueContinue reading “Track and field moves outdoors after record-breaking indoor season”

Introducing the Batte Center’s new Technical Director

Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer The Batte Center’s new Technical Director is a man of music and experience. Mr. Chandler Solomon comes from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte to take charge. “I chose Wingate because it offered me a way to develop my professional skills.” The Triangle was able to catch up with Mr. Solomon and askContinueContinue reading “Introducing the Batte Center’s new Technical Director”

WU’s Baxter helps students take advantage of international study opportunities

Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Many college students fall in love with traveling during college. Whether it’s road-trips with friends on the weekends, traveling for spring break, making friends with people from other states or countries and getting to travel home with them, or to studying abroad for a couple weeks or a full semester. ManyContinueContinue reading “WU’s Baxter helps students take advantage of international study opportunities”

A Professor Inspired a Student, Then the Student Inspires the Campus

Nicholas Vaughn, Staff Writer If you are making your way to class on any given morning at Wingate University you can find students walking to their destinations, getting coffee from Einstein’s, or talking with friends in the academic quad. Whether you are the student who will make it to class a little early or theContinueContinue reading “A Professor Inspired a Student, Then the Student Inspires the Campus”

The Answer to Everything

Celestia Randolph, Staff Writer Duke University professor Michael Munger spoke to Wingate students about the likeliness of a near future wherein people enjoyed a “Sharing” and “Middle-Man” economy. The answer to his every question at the Tomorrow 3.0 lecture last Thursday evening was “transactions cost”.  A middleman economy, Munger explained, is “a system in whichContinueContinue reading “The Answer to Everything”

‘Dogs 3rd baseman Barnette loves outdoors, the Braves

Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer Colby Barnette is a senior third baseman for the baseball team here at Wingate University. Barnette a resident of Monroe, N.C began his baseball career playing T-ball at age four. Barnette attended Piedmont high school. During his tenure he was a star for their baseball team collecting two Conference Player ofContinueContinue reading “‘Dogs 3rd baseman Barnette loves outdoors, the Braves”

How students are reacting to the new McGee Center

Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer As you walk in the big glass doors, you enter the spacious lobby. On your left, you see students lifting weights as if they’re bodybuilders and above you see an occasional faculty member walking on the track. The new fitness center is up and running as it opened officially last Friday.ContinueContinue reading “How students are reacting to the new McGee Center”

International Education Week includes wide variety of events

Wingate wants to bring cultural experience to all students Megan Katz, Staff Writer This week, Wingate University’s Office of International Programs will be working with student organizations, faculty, and international students to bring the student body a transformative International Education Week. According to the U.S. State Department, International Education Week is a nationally designated weekContinueContinue reading “International Education Week includes wide variety of events”

Technology benefits students in the classroom

Technology not just at home but in the classroom Josh Dominguez, Staff Writer This month’s Union County Public School Board meeting was hosted at Cuthbertson High School. Cuthbertson has made it a point to prove technology has been emphasized over the years in schools as a learning tool to help students. Cuthbertson High School hasContinueContinue reading “Technology benefits students in the classroom”

Wingate Bulldogs gear up to face Carson Newman Saturday

Football Season Recap Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer  Coach Joe Reich and the Wingate Bulldogs will make their way to Jefferson City, Tenn., at 1 p.m. this Saturday,  where they will take on the Carson-Newman Eagles. Carson-Newman has moved the ball successfully in the past years against the Bulldogs, and now the Bulldogs are eager toContinueContinue reading “Wingate Bulldogs gear up to face Carson Newman Saturday”