Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University students find themselves limited to activities being that they’re located in the small town of Wingate. Surrounding the small town of Wingate are more similar small towns such as Monroe, Marshville, and Wadesboro. These surrounding towns have small malls, a few restaurants, movie theaters, bowling alleys, and that’s theContinueContinue reading “Crowders Mountain is a “Must-Hike” for Wingate Students”
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Wingate’s Annual Spring Game begins preparation for the Fall 2017 football season
Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer It’s that time of year again. That time when every college football team is evaluating what they have and what they need to work on. Wingate’s annual spring game will be held on April 8 at 11:30 A.M. During the spring Head football coach Joe Reich said, the one thing heContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Annual Spring Game begins preparation for the Fall 2017 football season”
Wingate’s Vanisha Wilshire who became 2nd in the nation for High Jump
Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer This week’s Spotlight of the Week is sophomore high jumper Vanisha Wilshire from Wingate’s Women’s Track and Field. Vanisha shared a few of her favorite things with us and talked about how she feels about the season thus far. What is your favorite color(s)? :Blue and Pink What is your luckyContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Vanisha Wilshire who became 2nd in the nation for High Jump”
Is the Freshman 15 a Myth or a Reality?
Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C. — Going into college, people are warned relentlessly about the potential of the dreaded freshman 15. During freshman orientation, they bring up the possibility of weight gain and how to combat it. All over social media, there are countless articles on tips on how to avoid gaining weight in college. But howContinueContinue reading “Is the Freshman 15 a Myth or a Reality?”
Senior Graduation List for May 2017
Bachelor of Arts Vincent Aiello Centereach, NY Criminal Justice Kristie L. Begley Indian Trail, NC Psychology Kaitlyn Brunworth Littleton, CO Biology Joseph S. Carter Durham, NC Management Devontae Alonza Cash* Chesterfield, SC Music Jennifer Michelle Earp Traphill, NC English Arte Michael Elliott Monroe, NC Music Jennifer Andrea EscalanteContinueContinue reading “Senior Graduation List for May 2017”
Looking Back at Wingate’s Basketball Season
Alex Taylor, Staff Writer The Bulldogs had successful and thrilling basketball campaigns this season, on both the men’s and women’s teams. The men’s basketball team performed well throughout the regular season and entered the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) and NCAA Division 2 tournaments with complete confidence. Their quarter final win over sixth seeded Catawba, 91-85,ContinueContinue reading “Looking Back at Wingate’s Basketball Season”
Wingate wins NCAA title in 800 Free Relay
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University women’s swimming team won the 800 Freestyle Relay which led them to taking the title as NCAA Division II swimming National Champions. They finished with a time of 7:16.37. The 800 Freestyle Relay includes, freshman Abby Kosic, sophomores Hanna Van Horen and Maria Madsen, and junior Alex Divelbiss. Van Horen began the raceContinueContinue reading “Wingate wins NCAA title in 800 Free Relay”
Love Your Melon sells Apparel for a Great Cause
Maggie Smith, Staff Writer College students have a lot on their plates from classes and meetings to internships and jobs, therefore time management is an essential skill. Any college student will attest to how stressful their busy and hectic schedules can be. However, college students across the country are willing to add more to their plates andContinueContinue reading “Love Your Melon sells Apparel for a Great Cause”
European Connections in the Women’s Basketball team
Trey Lower, Staff Writer Wingate University’s Lady Bulldogs are coming off an impressive 2016-17 season, which lead them to advance to the second round of the Southeast Regional. While the season ended earlier than they would’ve wanted, there were many bright spots for the team. One of those was the addition of Marta Miscenko, from Riga,ContinueContinue reading “European Connections in the Women’s Basketball team”
Wingate Baseball is on a Victory Roll
Rachel Lods, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C.- For most of the students at Wingate, early March is a time to look forward to because it is a time to forget about midterms and take a break. The Wingate University Baseball team, however, has a much different perception of what the first two weeks of March consistsContinueContinue reading “Wingate Baseball is on a Victory Roll”
Wingate Triangle 