Alex King, Staff Writer Rebecca Shaw’s story began in 2012 when she began applying for college. She had her mind set on getting far away from the small town of Indian Trail that she has lived in her whole life. “I applied to Wingate because it was right down the road and my brother wentContinueContinue reading “What’s your Story?: Shaw shares her experience at Wingate”
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Wingate Baseball helps to fight cancer one swing at a time
Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer On Wednesday May 3rd Wingate University Baseball was able to give back to the community by partnering with the Levine’s Children’s Hospital. As of 2014, 15,780 children and adolescence from ages one to nineteen suffer from cancer. Those that lose their battle with cancer are a little less than 2,000 inContinueContinue reading “Wingate Baseball helps to fight cancer one swing at a time”
Wingate Senior Athletes are preparing to hang up their collegiate sports careers
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Some people’s first words are ball. Some people start playing a sport not long after they even learn to walk. People grow up around sports, and sports become apart of people’s life. For some, it is their life. So what’s it like when it’s all over? For some people sports becomesContinueContinue reading “Wingate Senior Athletes are preparing to hang up their collegiate sports careers”
New Faith-based Organization will be added to Wingate in the fall
Sarah Katz, Staff Writer A faith-based organization will be joining one of approximately 50 registered student organizations on Wingate University’s campus in fall of 2018, said a university representative. “Delight is a college women’s ministry built for the purpose of inviting all women to strengthen and learn about their faith,” said Skylar Mize, cofounder ofContinueContinue reading “New Faith-based Organization will be added to Wingate in the fall”
Union Symphony Orchestra performs at Wingate with guest artist
Ryan Mckeel, Staff Writer A local symphony orchestra with deep roots at Wingate University performed on the evening of April 29, 2017 with a guest artist from the University of South Carolina. The Union Symphony Orchestra, also known as the USO, and Dr. Jennifer Parker-Harley, associate professor of flute at the University of South CarolinaContinueContinue reading “Union Symphony Orchestra performs at Wingate with guest artist”
Review: El Aguacate adds to Mexican restaurant choices in Monroe
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer In Monroe alone, there are approximately seven Mexican restaurants. New Mexican restaurants open in Monroe often. I personally am an Mexican food enthusiast, so naturally when there’s a new Mexican restaurant I want to try it out. Recently a new Mexican restaurant called El Aguacate opened up on E Roosevelt Blvd. andContinueContinue reading “Review: El Aguacate adds to Mexican restaurant choices in Monroe”
NCG movie offers a great movie experience to the Monroe area
Andrew Elliot, Staff Writer You open one of the many doors available, and you are greeted by the smell of delicious popcorn. The friendly staff greets you from across the room over the hum of the icee machines; “Hi! Welcome to NCG!” they call. Now this, is a movie theater! Many of the locals haveContinueContinue reading “NCG movie offers a great movie experience to the Monroe area”
Wingate Softball gained record in a Double-header against Catawba
Cierra Smith, Staff Writer This past Tuesday May 18, 2017, the Wingate softball team took their record to 25-21 overall and 10-8 in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) in a double-header win over the Catawba College Indians. In the first game that started at 2 pm, the Bulldogs won with a score of 2-0 andContinueContinue reading “Wingate Softball gained record in a Double-header against Catawba”
Women’s Arion Pierre is named SAC Player of the week for the fourth time in a row
Rachel Lods, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C- After receiving the honor of SAC Astroturf Defensive Player of the Week for three weeks in a row, it did not even cross sophomore goalie, Arion Pierre’s mind that it was a possibility she could get it again. On Monday, April 10, however, that’s exactly what happened. Pierre wasContinueContinue reading “Women’s Arion Pierre is named SAC Player of the week for the fourth time in a row”
Wingate Spring Sports wrapping up their 2017 seasons
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University’s spring sports teams are finishing up their 2017 spring seasons. The Track and Field team will compete in the 2017 South Atlantic Conference championship meet on Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15. The meet will take place at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Six of the Bulldogs have returned as defendingContinueContinue reading “Wingate Spring Sports wrapping up their 2017 seasons”
