Athletes are able to connect with those participating in the Special Olympics Jackson Kaplan, Staff Writer The Wingate University football program hosted its 13th annual Special Olympics Football Field Day at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field Saturday. With the conclusion of pre-season camp and the home/season opener one week away, this isContinueContinue reading “Wingate Football Special Olympics Day”
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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?”
The Problem with Concussions
Prevention and Facts about Concussions and their effects on athletes. Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer Concussions in sports have become one of the most debated topics in recent years among parents, coaches, doctors and sport analysts around the world. The dangers of concussions have always been prevalent in the minds of sports organizations. However, they had no idea onContinueContinue reading “The Problem with Concussions”
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’s Largest Addition in History
Wingate is anticipating the newest addition to the Health and Wellness at the University. Kori Adams, Staff Writer Wingate University is in the process of adding on a new building on campus. The school is very excited to be building a new Health, Wellness, and Recreation facility. This building will consists of many new featuresContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Largest Addition in History”
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”