Wingate wants to bring cultural experience to all students Megan Katz, Staff Writer This week, Wingate University’s Office of International Programs will be working with student organizations, faculty, and international students to bring the student body a transformative International Education Week. According to the U.S. State Department, International Education Week is a nationally designated weekContinueContinue reading “International Education Week includes wide variety of events”
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Students meet Alma Adams on Election Night
Alma Adams has a hat for that, and she approves this message! Rob Gay and Sara Gunter, Staff Writers Congresswoman Alma Adams accepted her reelection to serve as a representative for North Carolina’s 12th district. This win coming with a surprising 69% lead over her opponent, Leon Threatt (R), in a controversial campaign due to redistricting in the state. Earlier this yearContinueContinue reading “Students meet Alma Adams on Election Night”
Local Republicans celebrate Election Night victories
Championing the Conservative Cause Maggie Smith and Megan Katz, Staff Writers The members and supporters of the Union County Republican Party gathered at Hilltop on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 8 to celebrate the races and in some cases victories. As votes were being tallied local representatives dined and mingled with their constituents, friends, andContinueContinue reading “Local Republicans celebrate Election Night victories”
Wingate Soccer hosts Alumni
Alumni homecoming, reflecting on the past Delaney Smith, Staff Writer October 14-15 the Wingate Soccer Program celebrated the opening of its new field house by hosting an Alumni Weekend. The festivities began Friday night with a get together at the field house and a co-ed alumni game. On Saturday between the women’s and men’s games,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Soccer hosts Alumni”
Students are encouraged to take Astronomy class offered next semester
Faculty Profile – Dr. Grant Thompson Oystein Fjeldberg, Staff Writer Dr. Grant Thompson teaches the popular astronomy class at Wingate University, where students learn how to tell the time by the phase of the Moon, how stars move across the sky during the year, how our Solar System is held together, and why stars haveContinueContinue reading “Students are encouraged to take Astronomy class offered next semester”
Space Travel becomes reality
Better get your rockets ready…..its time for a space mission. Asherel Kaseorg, Staff Writer Have you ever wished you could just leave this planet and go be a hermit for awhile? Good news- according to President Barack Obama, NASA has plans to send humans to Mars. Obama says, “We have set a clear goalContinueContinue reading “Space Travel becomes reality”
UCPS makes changes to mobile app
Union County Public Schools Launches New and Improved Mobile App Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer Union County, N.C. — Finally, connectivity has reached Union County Public Schools in the 21st century. The new and approved UCPS app is now available for students, parents, teachers, staff and administration and it’s FREE! This will allow users to stayContinueContinue reading “UCPS makes changes to mobile app”
Forest Hills Teacher Recognized by UCPS Board of Education
Teacher brings new ideas from Washington after receiving an award. Robert Gay, Staff Writer Lauren Baucom, a science teacher at Forest Hills High School, addressed Union County Board of Education members last week during the monthly school board meeting on Oct. 4. Baucom, was present at the meeting to receive recognition from board members afterContinueContinue reading “Forest Hills Teacher Recognized by UCPS Board of Education”
Commuting: What’s the Point?
Commuting vs. Staying On Campus: Does it alter your college experience? Danny Stueber, Staff Writer Commuting can be a hard decision to make when choosing a college or university. Some chose to save money especially if you live close to your college of choice. You can commute every day instead of living on campus itself.ContinueContinue reading “Commuting: What’s the Point?”
Students Remember 9/11
Students take place in an event to honor the lives lost during 9-11 Kyle Brodt, Staff Writer A total of 2,981 people dead in two days. Both of these days were September 11th, one in 2001 and one in 2012. The legacy of 9/11 and the Benghazi attacks is a grave one, but the Wingate UniversityContinueContinue reading “Students Remember 9/11”
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