Savanna Harris, Staff Writer It’s always refreshing to hear that the people in your community are helping those in need. What’s even better is when those volunteers are coming from your very own college campus. Part of the Wingate University mission statement is to take advantage of opportunities to go beyond the campus itself andContinueContinue reading “VITA club students are helping those in the community to file their taxes”
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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”
Dreamers of Wingate share their stories
Savanna Harris, Staff Writer DACA has been a hot news topic in recent weeks since the Trump Administration announced that the policy will be allowed to expire. But, what exactly is DACA? Simply put, DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program that was put into place by President Barack Obama in 2012ContinueContinue reading “Dreamers of Wingate share their stories “
Wingate’s Pep band prepares to bring more excitement to the new athletic season
Ryan McKeel, Staff Writer Wingate University’s Pep Band gears up for the first home game of the 2017 season on Saturday, September 16 at 6:00 PM at Irwin Belk Stadium. The Pep Band, Wingate’s premiere athletic performing ensemble, has been under the direction of Dr. Dawn Price, Associate Professor of Music and Director of BandsContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Pep band prepares to bring more excitement to the new athletic season”
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”
Hurricane Harvey hits close to home for some Wingate students
Savanna Harris, Staff Writer It’s unlikely that, sometime throughout the past few days, you haven’t heard something about Hurricane Harvey. With coverage on every mass media outlet from TV to radio, news about what is being called the worst storm to hit the United States in over a decade, is being heard far and wide.ContinueContinue reading “Hurricane Harvey hits close to home for some Wingate students”
Whats your story?: Wingate community helps Maria Cepeda cope with her loss
Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C. — Life hands you lemons, throws you curve balls, and may knock you down. But it is how people deal with those adversities that make them truly incredible people. Most college students worry about finals or what they are going to wear that weekend. For some, life has differentContinueContinue reading “Whats your story?: Wingate community helps Maria Cepeda cope with her loss”
What’s your story?: Aderson returns to Brazil after a year of experiences at Wingate
Andrew Elliott, Staff Writer One night, I walked into my brother’s jazz combo rehearsal and saw an unfamiliar face; Arte immediately introduced him to me. “Andrew, I want you to meet our new guitarist, Aderson; he’s a student/teacher here.” said Arte, as I shook hands with Aderson da Silva. Who knew that this man wouldContinueContinue reading “What’s your story?: Aderson returns to Brazil after a year of experiences at Wingate”
What’s Your Story?: Kimmi Moore faces trials that make her stronger
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University’s total enrollment is approximately 3,150. Out of those 3,150 people, each one has their own story. Students walk past one another everyday unaware of each other’s stories. Some stories need to be heard so others fighting the same battles know they’re not alone, but sometimes people are afraid ofContinueContinue reading “What’s Your Story?: Kimmi Moore faces trials that make her stronger”
What’s your story?: Dorso graduates with masters degree, walking boot, and ever-present smile
Nick Vaughn, Staff Writer Aimee Dorso is no stranger to Wingate University. Dorso spent her undergraduate years here, graduation with a degree in accounting last spring. She returned this year to complete the Master of Accounting program. By day Dorso is a student getting her masters, but by night she is the night manager atContinueContinue reading “What’s your story?: Dorso graduates with masters degree, walking boot, and ever-present smile”
