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”
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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”
Wingate Bulldogs gear up to face Carson Newman Saturday
Football Season Recap Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer Coach Joe Reich and the Wingate Bulldogs will make their way to Jefferson City, Tenn., at 1 p.m. this Saturday, where they will take on the Carson-Newman Eagles. Carson-Newman has moved the ball successfully in the past years against the Bulldogs, and now the Bulldogs are eager toContinueContinue reading “Wingate Bulldogs gear up to face Carson Newman Saturday”
Wingate Welcomes Arun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi
Students listen and engage at Lyceum with Gandhi’s Grandson. Students gain valuable lifelong lessons. Rachael Robinson, Staff Writer Wingate University welcomed Arun Gandhi, the grandson of nonviolent philosopher and Indian civil rights leader, Mahatma Gandhi, to the McGee Theater on Tuesday night. Arun spoke to what Molly Hutson, a sophomore, described as “one of the quietest,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Welcomes Arun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi”
Drama Society Seeks New Members and Involvement
New organization on campus seeks members for upcoming productions in the fall and spring. Rachael Robinson, Staff Writer Harrison Taylor, President of the newly formed Wingate Drama Society, was faced with a challenging question; Where are the artists on campus? This question was being asked by Dr. Barbara Pann, a Communications Professor here at WingateContinueContinue reading “Drama Society Seeks New Members and Involvement”
Dr. Helen Tate is Wingate’s new top academic official
Provost Profile Jonathan Jenkins, Staff Writer The goal of a university is to not only provide a quality education for its students, but to give them an experience that will help them grow and develop in every part of their lives. That experience, however, does not come without programs and planning. Dr. Helen Tate,ContinueContinue reading “Dr. Helen Tate is Wingate’s new top academic official”
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?”
Commissioners hear update on school bond referendum
New town hall/fire station should be ready by Jan. 1, town manager says Jenna Turner, Staff Writer Sept. 20 was Wingate’s Board of Commissioner’s monthly meeting. Joe Delaney, an administrator for Union County Public Schools, spoke during the public comment about the Referendum that will be put before the voters on Nov. 8. They needContinueContinue reading “Commissioners hear update on school bond referendum”
Track and Field Team prepares for its upcoming season
Track and Field Team Overview Tariah Harrell, Staff Writer The Wingate University men’s and women’s track and field teams have began their preseason practices for the 2016-2017 season. Head coach of the men’s and women’s track and field teams Travis Leflore and graduate assistant sprint coach Cole Henderson has given us a little insight onContinueContinue reading “Track and Field Team prepares for its upcoming season”
Wingate Seeks Donations for the Namesake of the Newest Building!
Wingate working on naming the new Health and Wellness Facility Kendall Sienon, Staff Writer Wingate, N.C. — Have you ever wanted a building named after you? Well now’s your chance! Wingate University’s newest construction, The Health and Wellness Center is running smoothly. In fact, they are accepting donations for the building’s namesake! But most importantly,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate Seeks Donations for the Namesake of the Newest Building!”
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