Review: Two ‘new’ games were 10 years in the making

Danny Stueber, Staff Writer (both games were announced a decade ago yet released within a month of each other) Game development normally takes anywhere from 2-5 years and the quality can differ. A game made over a two-year cycle can be just as good and fun as one with that of a longer cycle butContinueContinue reading “Review: Two ‘new’ games were 10 years in the making”

Wingate Gets Revenge on Pioneers

Maggie Smith, Staff Writer Wingate University’s men’s basketball got revenge on the Tusculum Pioneers Saturday, January 28, after losing to them earlier in the season. The bulldogs faced the pioneers back in November losing 98-101, this time they prevailed over the Pioneers with a 84-67 win. The bulldogs were lead to their victory by seniorContinueContinue reading “Wingate Gets Revenge on Pioneers”

Wingate takes on Tusculum to grasp a 77-45 SAC Victory

Rachel Lods, Staff Writer Wingate, NC- On Saturday, January 2, the Wingate University Women’s Basketball team hosted Tusculum College gaining their fourth consecutive victory. Marta Miscenko (Riga, Latvia), junior center, led the Bulldogs to victory with 16 points, followed closely by Danasia Witherspoon (Hickory, N.C.) who scored 13 points and led the game in rebounds,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate takes on Tusculum to grasp a 77-45 SAC Victory”

McGee Fitness Center Dedication

Tia Randolph, Staff Writer “If you build it, we will come!” Dr. Sylvia Little-Sweat said in the spirit of the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams”. The glow of the captivating chandelier, reminiscent of the conjoined Olympic rings, as well as the open, optimistic atmosphere of the building invites students and faculty to do just that. At fourContinueContinue reading “McGee Fitness Center Dedication”

The 1st December Commencement Information

Graduation 101 Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer             On Dec. 17 Wingate University will hold its first ever Fall Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will be held in Austin Auditorium beginning at 9a.m.. There are 219 total graduates with 152 planning to attend the ceremony. For those planning to attend, Austin Auditorium has a 1,000 seating capacityContinueContinue reading “The 1st December Commencement Information”

Video Game Review: Titanfall 2

Which game is better? Danny Stueber, Staff Writer               Titanfall 2 improves on its predecessor on all fronts so much so that the first game does not even matter anymore. In my mind, this is the first game in the series and it’s amazing. Everything from movement, gameplay, unlockables, story, etc. are improved upon completelyContinueContinue reading “Video Game Review: Titanfall 2”

Wingate’s Past President Update

Jerry McGee tells student what he has been up to Rachael Renee Robinson, Staff Writer WINGATE- Dr. Jerry McGee, after twenty-three years of service to Wingate University, has once again found himself in a presidential role. Dr. McGee is currently serving as Interim President of South Piedmont Community College and will continue to hold thisContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s Past President Update”

Election 2016: Hilltop Republican Election Party

Election Coverage Gabe Kromah, Staff Writer Hilltop Restaurant held a Republican Election Night Party on Tuesday, November 8 The candidates and locals gathered here together to watch the elections but on multiple levels.  It was on this night that Republican, Donald Trump defeated Democrat, Hillary Clinton for the Presidential seat in a shocking win. This win cameContinueContinue reading “Election 2016: Hilltop Republican Election Party”

Water-Repelling Coating Made by Wingate Student

Fun with Science Oystein Fjeldberg, Staff Writer As part of his internship with United Protective Technologies, senior Sam Efird of Wingate University has developed a superhydrophobic coating that can be easily applied onto a surface in order to make it perfectly water-repelling. For a little over a year, chemistry business major Sam Efird has workedContinueContinue reading “Water-Repelling Coating Made by Wingate Student”

Winston Churchill’s granddaughter remembers the good ‘ol days with students

Churchill’s granddaughter shares memories with students Celestia Rene Randolph, Staff Writer The Dynamic Words of a Bulldog “An acorn cannot grow in the shadow on an oak. Celia Sandy’s proves otherwise”, said North Carolina Senator Craig Horne, as he introduces the distinguished speaker: successful author, entrepreneur, and member of the Churchill society, the granddaughter ofContinueContinue reading “Winston Churchill’s granddaughter remembers the good ‘ol days with students”