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”
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Wingate Prepares for Family Weekend
Family Preparing to see their Students at Wingate for the upcoming weekend Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer As family weekend 2016 approaches the campus of Wingate University, preparations have been set and events have been planned. The campus’s Office of Parent Relations has taken the reigns of this annual event by planningContinueContinue reading “Wingate Prepares for Family Weekend”
Columbus State vs. Wingate University Women’s Soccer
Second Game for Wingate Women’s Soccer Callum Ross, Staff Writer The Columbus State Cougars edged the Wingate University Bulldogs 2-1 in the final game of the CSU Collegiate Invitational Sunday evening. Columbus State, the second ranked team in the country improves to 2-0-0, meanwhile the Bulldogs fall to 0-1-1. All is not doom andContinueContinue reading “Columbus State vs. Wingate University Women’s Soccer”
Lee University vs. Wingate Women’s Soccer
First Match of the Season Callum Ross, Staff Writer The Wingate University Bulldogs started their 2016 season with a very challenging road trip playing both Lee University and Columbus State University in their opening fixtures. Wingate opened the campaign with a 0-0 draw against Lee, which went the distance to double overtime. The gameContinueContinue reading “Lee University vs. Wingate Women’s Soccer”
Wingate Football Special Olympics Day
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”
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”
