The ups and downs of a Wingate Volleyball Regional Game

Wingate Volleyball Loses region opener in 5 Zeriq Lolar, Staff Writer The Wingate University Bulldogs went down to USC-Aiken to play their Southeast Regional game in the NCAA tournament after they were fresh off winning their 10th South Atlantic Conference tournament in 11 seasons. They faced a close foe in the conference, the royals ofContinueContinue reading “The ups and downs of a Wingate Volleyball Regional Game”

Town of Wingate dedicates new Fire Dept. facility 

Town of Wingate seeks Volunteer Fire Fighters Delaney Smith, Staff Writer On Wednesday, December 7, the Wingate Volunteer Fire Department held a ribbon cutting for the opening of their new station located on Wilson Street. The new building will also house Town Hall and provide more space to better serve the community. “It’s an excitingContinueContinue reading “Town of Wingate dedicates new Fire Dept. facility “

Wingate Graduate rallies for Republican Campaigns

Election Coverage 2016 Tyler Smith, Staff Writer   With the first female major party candidate ever paired with Donald Trump acting exactly as Donald Trump always has, the 2016 election was certainly interesting to watch unfold. However for one former Wingate student, it was his first, albeit fulfilling, taste of a hopefully long career inContinueContinue reading “Wingate Graduate rallies for Republican Campaigns”

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”

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”

Students get opportunity to learn more about upcoming election

Columnist John Fund visits Wingate University, many students still undecided. Nick Vaughn, Staff Writer John Fund, a National Affairs Columnist for National Review magazine and a frequent contributor to Fox News, CNBC, and CNN spoke at Wingate University on October 24 to discuss the upcoming presidential election. This event was in conjunction with the BB&TContinueContinue reading “Students get opportunity to learn more about upcoming election”