Aleah Cady, Staff Writer College can be an exciting, enriching experience. For most young adults, college is their first step into the world of “adulthood”- that may mean living away from home, having a job, paying bills for the first time, and taking on the responsibilities of college-level courses. College is a different experience forContinueContinue reading “Mental health problems facing college students all around”
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WU Alum First to Receive MASM Award
By Adam Riley II, Staff Writer Wingate alum, Callie Phillips, was presented with the first Master of Arts in Sport Management Distinguished Alumni Award during an expert panel discussing Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in College Athletics in Austin Auditorium last week. “No one has to do everything, but everyone can do something to helpContinueContinue reading “WU Alum First to Receive MASM Award”
WU Math Ed Majors attend NCCMT Conference
Laura Thompson, Staff Writer Two Wingate University education majors are attending the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics for professional development experience. Math professor, Dr. Laora Brizendine, is taking two students, Matt Pugh and Shannon Moore, to the NCCMT conference. The conference is held annually in Greensboro and is sponsored by the NCCMT. It goesContinueContinue reading “WU Math Ed Majors attend NCCMT Conference”
WU Looking for New Orientation Coordinators
By Stephen Fisenne, Staff Writer A meeting was held at Wingate University to find new orientation coordinators and leaders last Wednesday at 6 p.m. Student Director of Orientation Taylor Rodier said, “It’s a great opportunity because it’s a good summer job and gets you connected to the incoming students.” In order to get the rightContinueContinue reading “WU Looking for New Orientation Coordinators”
Lyceum Requirement Changes Cause Confusion, Relief for Many Students
Savanna Harris, Staff Writer When the word “Lyceum” is mentioned around the Wingate University campus, one would immediately think of a program put into place to enrich students and to broaden their educational experience. It offers students the opportunity to attend for lectures, performances, etc. that they might otherwise not be able to attend. EvenContinueContinue reading “Lyceum Requirement Changes Cause Confusion, Relief for Many Students”
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who’s going to win the World Series?
The News Editing class is getting responses to this question from Wingate students this afternoon. After last night’s game the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros are tied at one win each. “I know the Astros are definitely going to win. Statistically speaking, it’s time.” — Zac Ezzell, sophomore, Accounting major “I’ve never reallyContinueContinue reading “QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who’s going to win the World Series?”
Lyceum preps students for successful interviews
Joanna King, Staff Writer Going into an interview is all about having a great pair of shoes according to a panel of experts, with 130 years of combined knowledge, who hosted a Lyceum at Wingate University on Monday night. “You can ruin a good business outfit with shoes that aren’t appropriate,” said panel member SteveContinueContinue reading “Lyceum preps students for successful interviews”
Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Stephen Fisenne, Staff Writer The sisters of Chi Omega at Wingate University were recently selling sugar cookies on campus for a good cause: the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As the national philanthropy of Chi Omega, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has a pretty big place in their hearts. They wanted to raise money for them, as they do every year,ContinueContinue reading “Chi Omega Sugar Cookies Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation”
“KA-ramel” Apples Make a Difference
by Wessli Ann Hardee, Staff Writer Over ninety caramel apples were purchased by students across Wingate University’s campus from the Zeta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, on Wednesday Oct. 4. The Zeta Zeta Chapter of Kappa AlphaContinueContinue reading ““KA-ramel” Apples Make a Difference”
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What do you think of player protests during the National Anthem at NFL games?
Members of the News Editing class are asking this question on campus this afternoon. We’ll post the responses we get below: “I am very against it. The NFL should not allow players to do that. Everybody gets mad that people call baseball America’s game instead of football, but yet the NFL wants to protest.” ConnorContinueContinue reading “QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What do you think of player protests during the National Anthem at NFL games?”
