October 15, 2009 • Volume 79 • Issue 5

NEWSBRIEF

Pg. 2Find out how to remain safe on campus

Pg. 8How did the basketball teams do against Tusculum Saturday?

C OV E R I NG the C A M P U S and C OM M U N I T Y

T he W E E K LY T R IA NG L E

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Find out what happened at the SGA meeting Pg. 2 Greek vs. Non-Greek Pg. 4 What do you think Wingate should look like in 2020? Pg. 5 Student and staff spotlights Pg. 12

Read your horoscope Pg. 14

How you can help Haiti Pg. 15 Movie pass giveaway Pg. 16

Local community puts forth effort to support the Haitian earthquake reliefMorgan Bourne

Staff Writer It takes one disaster to upset the lives of many, one disaster to destroy individual possessions, food sources and the overall way of life. Despite it all, there is nothing like a disaster to rally together the nations of the world. Two weeks after the fact, most have heard about the tragedy of the earthquake and its aftermath, but it is still a time of hardship and disaster in Haiti. Disaster relief is happening on campus and in the surrounding community. Wingate’s Community Assistance Network, UCAN, began their support projects on Wednesday. “We’re handing out red and blue ribbons to raise awareness,” said Emma Schuman, coordinator of UCAN. “These colors are on

Haiti’s flag,” she said. Students can find ribbons at the tables set up in the W.T. Harring Dining Hall (Caf) and the Dickson Palmer Student Center (DPC). “We’ll alternate having the tables at the DPC and Caf,” said Schuman. “At the tables, we’ll be handing out the ribbons and taking donations.” Students can donate either money or items to help with disaster relief. UCAN is assembling hygiene and baby kits that require specific items, which are listed on page 2. The Student Athletic Advisory Committee, SAAC, is sponsoring a date auction on Thursday, Feb. 11 from 6-8 p.m. SAAC will be teaming up with the Sports Science Club to put on the event. The auction will take place in the main room of the DPC and will be hosted by football player Joe Pignataro and fitness Graduate Assistant Michelle

Harkins. The after-party will take place in Ames Turnout. After the buyer purchases his or her date, they will both immediately enter Ames Turnout where there will be

food provided by Aramark. There will also be music and ice breaker games during the event. “This way it will not be awkward if someone buys you that you do not know well,” said Graduate Assistant Rachelle Rostas. About 25 people will be needed to be auctioned off at this event, including at least one athlete from every sports team on campus. If interested in participating as a date, contact Rostas at rarostas@wingate.edu. Wingate’s women’s basketball and women’s soccer teams are also helping in the effort to provide relief. The teams are participating in the Soles4Souls campaign that collects new or gently used shoes for the benefit of the less fortunate. The campaign has launched a new initiative to help with the situation in Haiti. See Haiti disaster relief, Pg. 15

Photo by Jill CorboUCAN coordinator Emma Schuman makes ribbons to help raise awareness for disaster relief in Haiti.

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Sarah Bollman Staff Writer Do you feel safe walking from the cafeteria back to your apartment or dorm room every day? Do you believe that your car feels safe sitting in the parking lot at night or that your important belongings are safe in your apartment when you are not there? There have been many accounts in the past semester where vandalism has taken place on campus, or items have been stolen from apartments or dorm rooms. As we begin the semester and 2010, Cam Speer, Director of Campus Safety, states, “Since students returned, everything has been pretty calm. Vandalism has been at a minimum so far. To keep vandalism and break-ins from happening, students must continue to protect themselves by taking valuables out of their vehicles. They must also lock their vehicle and room doors.” If students take out very valuable items from their cars, they are most likely not going to get broken into. Also, when leaving your apartment during the day or night you should always make sure your front door is locked; if this is not locked make sure that your individual apartment room is locked. This could

make a drastic change to how many items are stolen from apartments and dorm rooms around campus. Vandalism is not the only safety concern that students have around campus; walking alone at night is one of the top issues students mention. Amber Ijaz, a Wingate University junior, states, “There are a lot of dark areas around campus at night and

so I try to avoid those areas as much as I possibly can when I am walking alone around campus at night.” Many students feel uncomfortable about walking alone on campus at night time because there is not enough light shown throughout certain areas. The main areas that students commented on were areas around the Ethel K. Smith Library, walking to Helms, and walking to Beam. There are some changes that are going to occur to try and cut down the vandalism and crime rate on campus.

Campus safety gives advice on how to prevent crime, avoid being victimized From the desk of...

I can truly say missing Monday’s night meeting was a mistake. As SGA is taking strides to become more of a voice for the students, we invited Director of Food Services Ed Davis to address the students and get feedback on what they have to say.

Students praised the changes they have seen in the dining hall this semester, although adding a few suggestions here and there. Students were overwhelmingly excited to hear the announcement that within the next month students will be able to have pizza delivered from Papa John’s using their bulldog bucks. Tips will not be included but most didn’t seem to mind that news.

Davis encouraged students to e-mail suggestions or concerns after hearing what students envisioned for the upcoming years.

Also discussed at the meeting was a glimpse into the future ahead, concerning the meeting whch was held Tuesday night, that discussed

the Wingate town plan for the year 2020. All students are encouraged to take part in the planning stages so that Wingate can become all that students want it to be.

I hope everyone took advantage of the SGA Men’s and Women’s basketball game day. Two 32’ TVs were given out to students that participated in the half time activities.

Allotment packets were handed out at the meeting and I encourage all registered organizations to take advantage of this opportunity. The packets will be due Feb. 1. Also, don’t forget the free Valentine’s Dinner that will be held Feb. 11.

Hope to see you all at our next meeting on Feb. 8. If you have any comments, concerns, or suggestions please feel free to e-mail me at mlwood@wingate.edu.

Megan Wood SGA President

“Starting immediately we will be putting cameras up in high traffic areas all throughout campus to deter vandalism and other crimes,” stated Speer. Having cameras put up around Wingate University this will allow campus safety and Wingate Police to catch suspects of crimes. “The main goal of campus safety is to ensure the safety and success of students,

faculty and staff at Wingate. We want students to have a great time during their stay and we will do anything we can to facilitate that. Campus safety works as a liaison between the University and emergency

agencies in the area,”

stated Speer. This goal should give every student a relief to know that Wingate University is a safe campus and has a safety program that ensures that everyone on campus is safe.

Photo by Jill CorboThe R.W. Goodman Campus Service Center is home to the campus safety office along with other campus offices.

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Faith, Knowledge, Service

Student SpeakHow do you feel about parking on campus?

William EdwardsFreshman

Katie SmithSophomore

T he W E E K LY T R IA NG L E

Mike SmithSophomore

Abby CoffeySophomore

Ryan HollowayJunior

Lynne O’DonoghueSophomore

“More parking could be added by the new sciences building”

“I have no problems; it’s accessible”

“I’m fine with the Beam parking”

“The lot behind build-ing five is the only place without enough spots”

“Parking for Cannon is too far away”

“I should have a reserved spot in front of my apartment.”

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Face Off

Why should anyone join a fraternity? That’s a question that I try to answer every day for men who are thinking about joining and not so long ago had to answer for myself. Wingate is home to four national fraternities, Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Alpha Order, Pi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Sigma Inc. While each of these fraternities was founded on dif-ferent values, at different times and in many places across the country, they all hold many of the same goals. Some of those goals include bettering the Uni-versity, community and each of the chapter members through community service and leader-ship training.

On our campus fraternity men include SGA executive board members, presidential ambassadors, peer mentors, athletes, newspaper staff and faculty members. Fraternity men have also included many famous names in US history including Martin Luther King Jr., Neil Armstrong, and over half of the US presidents. I remember my freshman year going through recruitment hearing all of the great things Wingate Greek life has to of-fer. These organizations stress leadership to academic support but the thing that stuck with me the most was friendship. Wingate University frater-nities, much like the Univer-sity itself, pride themselves on being a very close-knit group of men. Many fraternity men

Should you join a Greek organization?

Recruitment week has started or is about to start for most of the Greek organiza-tions. Targeted students are now asking themselves, “Is Greek life at Wingate right for me?” Now is the time for hitting quotas, wing eating and couch sitting. Movies like National Lam-poon’s Animal House and Old School all show popular depic-tions of how these organiza-tions operate. This includes huge, out of control parties, mascot theft and abduction of potential members. Nevertheless, Greek life may not be the heart and soul of campus life that members may perceive. According to Assis-tant Director of Campus Life for Greek Life Katherine Hen-dricks, out of the roughly 1700 undergraduates here, there are 207 active in fraternities and sororities. Yes, the spring variety show is one of the more entertaining events each year and the now-defunct unofcial Pi Kapp and KA houses were great places to hang out in. Even for an institution with our student body size, the numbers are unimpressive. However, CollegeBoard.com suggests the numbers are simi-lar to Lenoir-Rhyne and greater than those of Catawba. One of the most common reasons for joining a fraternity is the brotherhood and bond-ing you experience. Others site networking as a reason for join-

ing one of these organizations. Of course, this brotherhood and sisterhood comes with a price. For many, the yearly dues are not an issue at all. In fact, a Pi Kappa Phi mem-ber said in a public speaking presentation that “joining a fraternity was the best invest-ment he ever made.” While our school may not compete against these schools in admissions, we certainly know to battle our rivaling schools on the athletic elds. Instead of students investing in getting a group of friends to hang out, the athletic depart-ment invests in athletes. Land-ing on athletic teams creates a built-in group of friends with common interests. Despite the transformation of the older part of Watson Village into Greek housing, this still does not touch what it would be like at a larger state school. Upon arrival of an N.C. State or a South Carolina, the amount of people in the dorms and classrooms can be over-whelming. It is easy to get lost in the muck; therefore, it makes more sense to join to actually know more than your room-mate. It would be difcult to not join a Greek organization at South Carolina considering their Greek village full of new, mansion-type homes. Each individual organiza-tion does great things with its philanthropy and makes going to college a little more exciting. With a small, residential cam-pus like we have, there is little use of joining one, though.

on campus live together, eat together and become lifelong friends—something everyone needs in a new place. In my case, Wingate has become my home and Delta Sig has be-come my family. Being part of a Greek organization has taught me increased responsibility, loyalty, time management and people skills. All of these traits will transfer over into a suc-cessful career. Delta Sigma Phi, Pi Kappa Phi and Kappa Alpha Order are all holding recruitment events this week and we would love for you to come out and see what being Greek at Wingate is all about. If you have any questions feel contact the Of-ce of Greek Life in the DPC or Rob Straube, the IFC head of recruitment.

Zach WallaceStaff Writer

Wingate is the wrong place Be a leader, join a close-knit group, go Greek

What’s Going OnThursday, January 28, 2010 Page 5

Weather Watch Thursday, Jan. 28 Friday, Jan. 29 Saturday, Jan. 30 Sunday, Jan. 31 Partly Cloudy Rain Winter Mix Sunny High: 62 High: 45 High: 38 High: 43 Low: 38 Low: 30 Low: 19 Low: 14

Monday, Feb. 1 Tuesday, Feb. 2 Wednesday, Feb. 3 Mostly Sunny Few Showers Few Showers High: 49 High: 54 High: 53 Low: 32 Low: 35 Low: 33

For updates of events check out Wingate 2020 on Facebook

or visit their website athttp://www.wingate2020.com

Wingate student Zeke James spoke for his group on strengths of Wingate, challenges within the town and their vision for Wingate in 2020.

Photo by Megan Wood

Wingate starts plans for 2020T.J. YacendaStaff Writer

This past Tuesday, both Wingate residents and students gathered in LaVerne Banquet Hall to discuss the potential future of the town. It was the first public meeting to discuss possible changes the town may undergo. GHD, a consult-ing group hired by the town, proctored the meeting. “We’re here not to suggest to the town what to do, but to hear what the residents want, and then create a plan for Wingate”, said Philip Holleran, a GHD associate. The meeting consisted of three parts. The main part was breaking into small groups

discussing positives and negatives about the town. Also, changes residents anticipated by 2020 were discussed. After the small groups finished speaking, each group spoke about their view on Wingate currently, as well as what they expect in ten years. Much of the talk was concen-trated on keeping Wingate a small town, unlike Charlotte or Monroe. “We have a high qual-ity of life here in Wingate. We have good citizens, schools and a university here” said Tony Maye. Many others echoed the same idea. Bill Mason said he has lived in Wingate for 40 years and still loves the small town environment. That

doesn’t mean, however, that changes are not wanted. Ideas from having recreation centers to more wooded areas surfaced in the discussions. The university was certainly not left out of the discussions. “The town interacting more with the university would help Wingate’s identity tremen-dously I think”, said Holleran. Concerns were expressed about funding for the plan because the university and local church-es are exempt from paying taxes. “40 percent of Wingate’s land is non-taxable, with the university and the churches taking up so much space” said Bill Mason. “This will limit the options the plan will have”.

Overall, the plan seems to be appeasing to both students and residents, with more employ-ment and recreation being at the top of everyone’s list. GHD is making finding out informa-tion about the 2020 plan rather easy. They have created a web-

site, Wingate2020.com. As well as a Facebook and Twitter account for the project. With change on the horizon, both the university and the town will have more possibilities, making Wingate more enjoyable.

What’s Going On6 The Weekly Triangle

Weekend BlitzShopping Trip at Concord Mills Mall

Jan. 30Dr. McGee’s Super Bowl Bash

Feb. 7Air Band Feb. 17

Charlotte Bobcats GameFeb. 19

Checkers GameMarch 13

Parson’s Dance CompanyMarch 26

Paintball at PBC Sports ParkApril 9

Movie on the Lawn on Jefferson QuadApril 16

Spring FlingApril 23

UPcOMING eVeNtSThursday, Jan. 28

Lyceum: Chapel: Psalms as Conversa-tion and Consolation @ 9:30 a.m.

Lyceum: Leadership Certificate @ 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 1Monday Funday: Wii Dance @ 7 p.m.First day to pick up rank if housing

deposit has been paidTuesday, Feb. 2

Lyceum: Turtle Island String Quartet @ 7:30

Wednesday, Feb. 3Lyceum: African Drum Demonstration

@ 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.Lyceum: Great Decisions 2010: Special

Envoys @ 12 p.m.Baseball v Limestone @ 2 p.m.Women’s Basketball v Catawba

@ 6 p.m.Men’s Basketball v Catawba

@ 8 p.m.

Want us to add your organization’s event to the Upcoming Events schedule?

E-mail Megan Wood

mlwood@wingate.edu

REMEMBER: All students returning for the

2010-2011 academic year must pay a $200 housing deposit or complete a

commuter application.

Housing Deposit is dueFriday Feb. 19

(Students who pay on Feb. 19 or earlier will receive

a 20 point improvement to their housing rank!)

SportsThursday, January 28, 2010 Page 7

Mike Shaw

Staff Writer

Baseball continues to build for future

The baseball team announced the addition of student-athlete pitcher Marc Rape from Lancaster, S.C. for the 2010 season. In addition to Rape, head coach Allen Osborne added nine other student-athletes who will join the team in 2011.

Rape is a 6-foot-1 right handed pitcher who transferred from Spartanburg Methodist College, which made an appearance in the 2009 NJCAA World Series. During the 2009 campaign, Rape compiled a 2.60 ERA in 45 innings pitched. Rape finished the year 6-0 with 38 strikeouts and 11 walks. Rape and the Pioneers were 55-9 on the season.

Along with Rape, the Bulldogs will be adding a total of seven pitchers. “We felt it was extremely important to sign pitchers in this class. We needed to make sure we have quality and depth on our pitching staff,” said assistant coach Jeff Gregory.

The student-athletes that

will be joining the team in 2011 are catcher Austin Botts, pitcher Hunter Brown, pitcher/third baseman Bransen Christopher, pitcher Ben Currie, pitcher Greyson Davis, pitcher Ethan Icard, infielder Cody Shelton, infielder Cody Starnes, and pitcher Stephen Vaughn.

Last years class brought Wingate freshman student-athlete Tripp Faulk, who was drafted in the 38th round of the Major League draft by the Atlanta Braves. Gregory believes this class has professional talent. “We will have to wait and see about the professional draft in June. There are some guys with that sort of potential, but we will have to wait and see.

The Bulldogs additions for 2011 add to the previous recruiting classes and not only make a great impact on the team, but the community. “We are very excited about this signing class,” said Gregory. “They are all good students and will be positive additions to Wingate on the field, in the class, and around campus.”

Wingate to add dive team to impressive swimming programKevin GoodeStaff Writer

The NCAA recognizes swimming and diving as a sport and there is no separation between the two. Next season, Wingate plans to expand its swim program to include a full dive team and coach.

Head Swim Coach, Kirk Sanocki said, “This past year Assistant Coach Dan Kesler and I started talking in terms of how we can take another step in our swimming and diving program,”

Sanocki started Wingate’s swim program nine years ago. “When we first started it, I was alone as a coach building the program,” said Sanocki. “My roots were all in swimming, so we started actively with just swimming.”

He continued, “We are technically a swimming and diving program. We have had kids on the team that have participated in diving, but it has been more in terms in what they could do on there on their own. Then we would provide them opportunities.”

The difference between whether or not a college list swimming and diving is if their facility is capable of having that portion of the program and whether or not that school actively wants to go out and do it.

Wingate has officially taken its first steps towards expanding the swim team. The University is now currently actively searching for a coach to lead the diving team. By adding a diving team to the already successful swim

program, it instantly makes Wingate’s swim team a much more competitive unit.

Sanocki said, “When we’re going against some of our dual meet opponents, one of the things that always separates us in season competition is that we get outscored in two diving events. This on two boards equates to 32 points. 32 points to overcome in swimming in a competition is difficult. Unless we are that superior on the swimming end, it is almost impossible to make up those points.”

While some coaches are willing to compete head to head against Wingate’s swim team and not include their dive team. Other coaches are not willing to forgo padding to their point totals. The rules state that if you have the diving facility and you have the ability to dive, its part of the swimming and

diving contest.

Sanocki explained, “Usually it’s very experienced coaches that their reputation and their programs are already established and their not worried about if whether or not if they lose the meet by not contesting the diving.”

“If the coach is new at a program or the coach has just been hired and they are looking to see what kind of reputation in wins and losses they can do, there coach is not going to give up that edge,” said Sanocki.

In expanding the swim team it immediately gives the already successful team an added advantage in all competitions. It also, at different stages of conference championships, would add a viable situation that could attract divers and would immediately help Wingate compete at a national

The Wingate/Lenoir-Rhyne basketball

games did not end in time for this edition of The Weekly Triangle.

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Wingate head swimming coach Kirk Sanocki and assistant coach Dan Kesler chat at a recent practice.

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Men’s basketball falls in final seconds to TusculumJamie McKenna Staff Writer Despite 26 points by sophomore guard Jaime Vaughn, the Wingate men’s basketball team (10-8, 3-4 SAC) fell 70-68 to the Pioneers of Tusculum (10-8, 4-3 SAC) on Saturday afternoon.

The game which was fiercely contested by both sides saw the score tied 14 times and the lead change 17 times throughout the course of the game. Despite this it was the Pioneers who came out on top in the closing nine seconds with a layup from Tusculum junior forward Rob Troutman, who had nine points and seven rebounds on the night. With eight seconds remaining Wingate called a timeout to set up one final play. In the final seconds Vaughn’s jumper fell short but Wingate gained possession of the ball with one second left and called a timeout. Again, with supporters on the edge of their seats Wingate had one last chance to convert to take the game into overtime. However, to the despair of the Bulldogs and their supporters, freshman Odell Turner’s layup missed and with it went Wingate’s chances of taking the game into overtime.

Despite the loss, Wingate played with great resilience and

determination. Furthermore, out of the game came some great performances especially from Wingate’s Jaime Vaughn. In addition to his 26 total points, the sophomore hit six of six from the behind the arc, and also contributed with three rebounds and three assists. Another notable performance came from Bulldog’s freshman Quan Alexander who had 15 total points on the night. In addition

he recorded six rebounds and three blocks. On his excellent individual performance Vaughn credited it to “just being in the zone.” Vaughn stated, “I do the same things day in day out, just today I found my range and just felt completely in the zone.”

Nothing but praise came from Wingate head coach

Brian Good as he heaped

praise on his team’s effort and determination. In terms of the result Coach Good stated that “timely rebounds by the opposition in the second half” was one of the contributing factors that led to the eventual defeat. However, Coach Good remained positive about his team’s performance and claimed, “Despite the loss, playing with that kind of effort and determination will bring a lot of success for the team.”

Vaughn’s career-high 26 points still not enough

Wingate University’s sophomore guard, Jaime Vaughn, lit up the three-point arc Saturday evening while he and Bulldogs matched up against the visiting Tusculum College Pioneers. Although the Bulldogs came up short in a 70-68 loss due to a Tusculum layup with nine seconds left in the game, Vaughn showcased his talents with ease.

Vaughn went on to score his career-high of 26 points, crushing his previous high of 20 points at Tusculum last year (Jan. 24). Vaughn was outstanding, going 6-for-6 from the three-point line and scoring 19 points in the first half alone. “I was just in the zone,” Vaughn stated after the game.

Not only does Vaughn help the Bulldogs on the court, but he also leads the team in other aspects of the game. As one of the team captains, Vaughn likes to keep his teammates calm on the court while motivating them to keep pushing after a missed shot. “I tell them don’t worry about it. Next shot, next shot.”

Only being a sophomore has little effect on Vaughn’s leadership qualities. “I just mainly try to lead by example,” Vaughn explained. “If my teammates see me doing things like shooting before or after practice, it rubs off on them and makes them want to do it, too. In turn, it helps our team to be better!”

Senior guard David Johnson also commented on Vaughn’s

Photo by Chelsea Cancelliere

Jamie Vaughn dribbles around Tusculum guard Justin Steigerwald during Wingate’s 70-68 loss to Tusculum.

Chelsea CancelliereStaff Writer

Bulldog women unable to mount 2nd half comeback against TusculumTim ElliottStaff Writer The Tusculum Pioneers handed the Bulldogs a 67-60 loss Saturday afternoon at Cuddy Arena.

The Bulldogs were not able to come back from their 38-30 halftime deficit. Tusculum took the lead for good with 6:16 left in the first half and led by as much as 12. They out-rebounded the Bulldogs 49 to 42.

Statistically, Wingate lost many battles in the game. They allowed Tusculum to get the edge under the basket, totaling 19 offensive rebounds and putting in 14 second chance points. Tusculum was also able to capitalize off turnovers, scoring 15 points. Coach Barbara Nelson stated after the game that she felt they were beat on the boards, especially

in the first half. She also felt that missed shots and poor first half shooting contributed to the eight point deficit that the Bulldogs were faced with at halftime

Sophomore forward Kurie Washington recorded a double-double with a game high 18 points while also adding 10 rebounds. Despite getting into foul trouble, senior center Stacie Rhodes was able to score eight points and grab seven rebounds. Freshman guard Sarah Wollet dished out five assists.

One of the more positive notes from the game was the play of freshman guard Brittany Mitchell. Mitchell who averages only 5.8 points per game was responsible for 12 of Wingate’s 20 points off the bench. She also had nine rebounds and three assists. “I felt like I’ve played harder in

this game than I have in any other game”, said Mitchell. Nelson was also impressed with how the team played against the size of Tusculum. The Bulldogs showed that they were able to rebound against much bigger opponents. “We did a great job against [Catherine Hintz’s] size today”, said Nelson after the game. Catherine Hintz is the Pioneer’s 6-8 junior who is the tallest player in the South Atlantic Conference. While Hintz ended the day with 11 total rebounds, Wingate was able to limit her ability to get inside the paint, as she only was able to attempt four field goal shots all game.

The Bulldogs will host Catawba College on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

ability to lead. “I think it’s great,” Johnson said. “He keeps the team very motivated and focused on the task at hand, which is to work harder than our opponent and to work together as a team. Although he’s young, he is very mature for his age, and we’re glad to have a captain like him.”

Notes

Wingate University’s Anna Atkinson was recognized at halftime and received the CCA Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award for the second-consecutive year.

Wingate University’s football seniors, All-Conference players, statistical champions, and players of the week were recognized as well.

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Athlete SpotlightStephanie Whitenack

Year: Sophomore

Sport: Basketball

Hometown: West Chester, Ohio

Career Highlights: 18 points, nine assists vs. Anderson, two-time honorable mention Cincinnati Enquirer All Star, co-captain of high school team Best Advice Heard: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Who I Would Have Dinner with: LeBron James

Year: Senior

Sport: Swimming

Hometown: Yorktown, Virginia

Career Highlights: Two time All Bluegrass Mountain Conference, MVP of high school swim team, All District junior and senior season, Four year high school letter winner Best Advice Heard: “Stop thinking about what you are doing and just race .” Who I Would Have Dinner with: Gen. Douglas Macarthur, Olympic swimmer Ed Moses, Carrie Underwood

Athlete SpotlightKevin Hennessy

Doug Coats Staff Writer

requires much focus and preparing for Hennessy. “On race day, I have to get some good food to eat since the meets last a long time. Then I go to the pool and get in a good stretch. When my race is about to begin, I get loose, shaking out all the joints and get ready.”

The team has to compete out of conference since they do not follow a traditional round robin conference schedule. “I have to go online to find out what times other [BGM] teams have to know what to expect later in the season,” Hennessy said.

Last weekend, the Bulldogs had the challenging task of defeating highly ranked teams in Delta State and Division III Emory, coming up short against the ladder. “We wanted to go undefeated,” Hennessy said. “Emory is a tough team, consistently a top team in the country.”

The national championship, held this year in Canton, Ohio, is still a month and a half away. Until that time comes, Hennessy is focusing on the dual meets that lie ahead.

Practicing and competing for four years with his class is an honor for Hennessy. “We are the ground floor for the program,” he said. “We take pride in laying the foundation for the new team.”

When Kevin Hennessy arrived on campus as a freshman, he knew he was joining a very young program. In fact, the men’s swimming program had only been around for one season prior to his recruiting class’s arrival.

This was a risk that Hennessy, a senior from Yorktown, VA, was willing to take. “I didn’t really know what kind of guys were coming in to swim,” he said.

The rest, as they say, is history. The swim team has won the Bluegrass Mountain Conference championship the last two seasons with several swimmers qualifying for the national meet. Three individuals or relays currently hold conference meet records.

Hennessy, who started swimming competitively since age 12, has been a huge part to the Bulldogs’ success. He was all conference the past two seasons, winning his 200 individual medley race last season with a time of 1:55.17.

Recent success in the pool has not made Hennessy and his teammates complacent, though. “We are trying to win a third conference title and make a run at the national championship,” Hennessy said. “The minimum goal is third place.”

Performing at the highest level

Philip Thomas Staff Writer

Growing up Stephanie enjoyed watching basketball, which led her to want to experience it for herself. Lucky for her she has a twin sister, Allison, who took every step with her when starting this new experience. “I always watched basketball with my family and it looked fun and competitive, so I thought I would try it out,” said Whitenack. Whitenack credits her parents and Scoonie Penn, who was a small point guard from Ohio State, as significant leaders in her life maturing as a player. Whitenack was co-captain of her high school team, two-time honorable mention Cincinnati Enquirer All-Star, a member of the Ohio Girls Basketball Top 64 Showcase all four years, and playing in the State Championship her senior year as just a few of her accomplishments that she has endured. The Bulldogs (are having an above average year thus far, defeating the #17 ranked team FMU right before Christmas break. Stephanie, a family oriented person, relies heavily on her support from her family. Her way of preparation before every game includes listening to music, but more importantly her conversation with her twin sister. “I can’t live a week without

talking to my sister,” Whitenack claims. As caring as Whitenack is, it’s no wonder why shy leads the team in assists this year with 52. Stephanie’s goals to become a physical therapist for a pro sports team comes as no surprise. Her willingness to help others, assist her teammates, and care for others are all valuable character traits that we can all learn and appreciate from her.

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Photo by Steven Grandy

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1. After starting with 32 teams, the NFL is down to two, the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints. The Colts scored 16 unanswered points on their way to a 30-17 victory over the New York Jets on their way to their second Super Bowl in the past four seasons. They will face the NFC Champion New Orleans Saints. The Saints are making their first Super Sunday appearance after defeating the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in overtime. Super Bowl XLIV will be played on Feb. 7. 2. Another High Five is in order for 2009 Wingate graduate and women’s basketball player Anna Atkinson. Atkinson was the NCAA Division II leader in assist-to-turnover ratio for the 2008-2009 season. Atkinson was honored at halftime of last weekend’s basketball games against Tusculum by Wingate athletic director Steve Poston and SAC Commissioner Patrick Britz. 3. You would expect a player who was picked of the Major League Baseball draft and was coming off of a 30 home run season to be on the way to the big leagues. Instead, the only uniform that Grant Desme will be wearing in the future are vestments. Desme, the eighth rated prospect in the Oakland Athletics minor league system, is leaving professional baseball in order to become a priest. Instead of catching fly balls, Desme will be catching lost souls, which is a lot more important in the long run.

4. A High Five is definitely in order for Kelly Kulick, who became the first woman to win a Professional Bowlers Association tournament with her win in the 45th Tournament of Champions. Kulick defeated Chris Barnes 265-195 in the title match. 5. With the Olympic Games looming, the US Olympic team is beginning to be finalized. Last weekend, 17-year-old Rachael Flatt won the U.S. Women’s Figure Skating championship, earning her a spot on the team along with second place finisher Mirai Nagasu. Flatt, Nagasu and the rest of the United States Olympic team will begin competition on February 12. 1. The play that everyone is talking about from the NFC Championship is not the game winning

field goal or a penalty call, but Brett Favre’s interception with 13 seconds remaining in the game. I realize that Favre was trying to get closer for kicker Ryan Longwell to attempt the game winning field goal, but Farve’s pass that was ultimately intercepted defies logic. Reports are that Favre may be retiring (again). I hope he comes back, since it just isn’t fair that his final pass would be an interception.

2. In one of the more bizarre injuries in NASCAR history, driver Denny Hamlin tore his left anterior cruciate ligament over the weekend in a pickup basketball game. Hamlin will not have surgery until after the end of the NASCAR season because he wouldn’t be able to fully recover in time. Hamlin is a talented driver who has the potential to win championships, but this knee injury is the latest on a growing list of reasons that Hamlin lacks the maturity to mount a major challenge for a championship. 3. Every year during tax season, there are stories of Americans who are unable to pay the IRS what they are required. Former PGA golfer Jim Thope was sentenced to a year in prison, two years of probation and 200 hours of community service after failing to pay his taxes in 2003, 2004 and 2005. During his playing career, Thorpe won three PGA tournaments and 13 wins on the Champions Tour. Thorpe failed to report over $5 million in earning and owed a eye-popping $2.06 million to the IRS. 4. The University of North Carolina is fortunate to have a strong and loyal fan base. Apparently the North Carolina fan base also includes members of the Associated Press. During their recent skid, the Tar Heels continued to be ranked, largely because of their reputation. I am not a fan of any ACC basketball team, but the fact that the Tar Heels were still ranked shows how pointless the rankings are. Certain teams in both basketball and football receive votes just because of their reputation, not due to their talent. Tar Heel fans shouldn’t panic, the Heels defeated arch rival NC State 5. One of the downsides to winter is the often unpredictable weather. After last week’s warm spell, a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is in the forecast for Friday and Saturday. Fortunately, spring sports start next week, signaling that the winter blues are almost over.

Steven Grandy

High Five

LOW FIVEHall travels to combine with hopes of professional career

Wingate University’s December graduate, James “Jim” Hall, Jr attended the Lestini Group National Pro Football Free Agent Tryout Camp last weekend. Hall played quarterback for the Bulldogs for three seasons and last season threw for a total of 130 yards with 66.7% completion rate. He also ran the ball for 37 yards. The Lestini Group National Football Combine was held at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. At this combine over 45 head coaches, assistant coaches, directors of player personnel, scouts and agents from the Canadian League, Arena League, Arena 2, and the pro indoor leagues were in attendance. Saturday night a seminar was held where Jim was able to meet the coaching staff and learn the drills they would be performing the next day.

On Sunday morning some of the usual drills were done including the 40 yard dash, the short shuttle, and the broad jump. Modestly, Hall says that his score on these drills “will be posted soon.”

In addition to these running drills, individual and one-on-one drills were done. The individual drills tested arm strength and Hall’s ability to hit a target after running around a little bit. The one-on-one drills included throwing to receivers and handing off the ball for the running game. Hall says he “felt good” about his performance at the combine, but for now he does not know exactly how he performed because the scouting process can be long. Each coach is given a book with the player’s information in it. The camp director says that teams will be in contact within a week. Some teams have already been in contact with Jim. It seems the most interested of these teams is the Arena Football team, the Iowa Barnstormers. Jim has been in contact with their head coach, John Gregory, for about a week now. In fact, it was Coach Gregory who encouraged Jim to attend the Lestini Combine. Last season the Barnstormers were 12-4, made it to the second round of the playoffs, and the team was the af2 Midwest Division Champions.

Mary Dempsey Staff Writer

Sports Stumper The New Orleans Saints will make their first Super Bowl appearance next Sunday. Which four NFL teams have never played in a Super

Bowl?

Answer to last week’s question: The Jacksonville Jaguars and St. Louis Rams were the last #1 seeds to host the conference cham-

pionships in 2000.

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Writers needed. All poets are encouraged to submit poetry to The Poet’s Corner. Professors,

please encourage your students to submit. This is your chance to

share your voice.

Submit poetry to wunewspaper@yahoo.com

The Poet’s CornerCascadeRhonda Naylor

In the beginning it isA tranquil easy flow

But then the currents growAs its path begins to twist and turn

Now it ripples in strengthAnd the landscape takes new form

Erupting into bursting foamDancing across the surfaceEnding with a flat plateau

Descending into massive heightsWith a synchronized crash

Into a rocky lagoon.

Jamie Stocker

Staff Writer

Many college students begin to believe that they go to college to get their degree and leave. Most do not realize the impact that their grades can have on their resume. When writing a resume, would you rather have “college graduate” or “magna cum laude graduate?” In college the choice is yours, as long as you do not fail, in most cases you get your degree. However, for those students that want to graduate with a cum laude or higher title on their diploma, here are a few tips that will help you succeed in college.

Even though people try to avoid 8 a.m. classes, most are stuck with them at some point. Instead of sleeping right until 8 a.m., go to class, be on time and be ready to learn. You will find that when you are prepared to learn, you will retain more knowledge. Do not bring things that can distract you in class. To be honest, I found myself playing on my iPod touch in a few of my classes and it did not help my grade at all. No matter how boring they may be, put the iPod away and pay attention. For those of you who have early classes and a teacher allows you to bring food and drink, cold water is a great drink in the early morning. It will wake you up and keep you hydrated. If you have to eat in the mornings but you do not want to wake up at 6 A.M. to do that, bring a mini box of cereal, a granola bar, or even a cereal

bar. Make sure your breakfast will keep you awake for those early morning classes instead of putting you to sleep.

When you find yourself not understanding the assignment, do not be afraid to ask questions. Most professors, if not all, do not mind you clarifying the assignment. In fact, they probably prefer it. Even if you think you will understand it later, always clarify the assignment when

you get the opportunity in class. This will save you time and effort and keep you from having to go by the professor’s office. Also, do not fall behind. Catching up is more work than staying current.

Be involved in class discussions, and give feedback when the professor asks for it. Participating in discussions and asking questions can boost your grade and impress the professor. Instead of sitting in the back of the class, sit in the front. Sitting in the front will make you have to pay attention, which will boost your grade, and you will be less likely to

“drift off.”

When having to read text for a class, instead of underlining the text, outline it so you can break it down and get more in depth in the readings. This can help you better understand the reading, and help you in the future for a test or quiz.

Stay healthy, eat right, and exercise. These can help you with your attendance to class. When you are not

feeling well enough to attend class, tell your professors immediately so you can get your work and not fall behind in class.

Get enough sleep. Every college student faces a battle with sleep deprivation. Not enough sleep can affect you in class, and one “all nighter” can mess up your sleep cycle for weeks!

Get involved on campus. Getting involved on campus will make it easier to

make friends and to meet different kind of people who can help with the success of

each other’s school years.

Finally, consider college your job. Just like you would put in eight or more hours at work, put in eight or more hours at school. You will find that once you put time into school work, it will come easier, and it will be just like a routine for you. The amount of effort you put into school will not only show on your transcript, but it may show up on your diploma too.

Tim Chandler studies statistics in the Ethel K. Smith Library.

Tips and tricks to survive Wingate

Photo by Kevin Goode

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Faculty Focus: Dr. Edward Case Rhonda Naylor

Staff Writer

Originally from Lake Toxaway, N.C., Dr. Edward Case was raised in an educational background. His mother was a teacher and his father a school administrator. It was a profession, Case said, that was, “The last thing I wanted to do.”

Case joined the Thayer School of Education as Assistant Professor of Education last semester. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Science Teaching (Chemistry), a Master of Education in Secondary Education (Natural Sciences), and his Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from Clemson University.

When deciding on a college he chose Clemson University

though Wingate was among his choices even then. He knew that he was good at math but loved science. He chose to go into Chemical Engineering but decided in his junior year that it wasn’t the right choice. “I didn’t get to do a lot of chemistry; it’s a lot of plumbing.”

In the summer of his junior year, he interned for a youth minister with middle school kids. As he was entering the class room one day, with his hand on the door, he realized “This is what I’m supposed to be doing.” Dr. Case has previously served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Visiting Instructor of Chemistry at Clemson University, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

and Foundations at Western Carolina University, and also was a high school teacher of science for seven years. He

gives lectures frequently to encourage teaching methods.

Case chose Wingate

University because he likes their policy of “engaged teaching” and also welcomed the opportunity to experience

a smaller campus. He’d like his students to feel that his door is always open. He states “What breaks down the walls of prejudice is when you get to know a person. You do that by not treating them as a group.”

At Clemson, he was asked to chair a committee for a graduate student doing his dissertation on gay and lesbian students in public school and their experiences. They found that although some underwent bullying, especially those who

hadn’t come to terms with their sexuality, all students have issues they are dealing with.” It’s not always the kids you think that have the

most pressure.” Case believes that this research can aid all teachers in their preparation to understand and accept all students “The goal should be to make school a safe place. Students who feel safe in their environment will do better.”

An avid reader, Case enjoys all kinds of novels from science fiction to spirituality, and confesses to being “trapped by the jacket covers “of books. He also enjoys spending time with his two daughters. This semester he will be teaching general science courses, earth and life science, as well as supervising student teachers in Middle and Secondary Science Education. Case sees the future as unpredictable and lives for each day. “I never imaged I’d be here or that I’d be enjoying it so much. I see where life takes me and apply it to my work.”

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Student Spotlight: Derek WoelfelChris Siers Staff Writer

When faced with the opportunity of a lifetime, most people are either too scared to act, or they don’t recognize it when it smacks them in the face. Junior Derek Woelfel has seized such an opportunity with his recently-acquired intern-ship through the Charlotte Bobcats. Woelfel will be developing talents through the marketing office, honing his sport man-agement skills to earn himself a place in the workforce. Derek

hails from Thurmont, Md., where he graduated from Cato-cin High School in 2007. Derek’s aspirations are to someday work for a sports team, with no specific place in mind. “If at all possible I’d like to work for a basketball team, hopefully this internship with the Bobcats will help me net-work a bit,” Woelfel said. In addition to his intern-ship in Charlotte, Derek is a member of the Wingate Cross Country team, having com-peted all three of his years with maximum opportunity for success. When not trekking the miles around campus for

practice in the fall, Derek finds himself playing pickup basket-

Favorite Movie:

The Hangover

Favorite Quote: “ If you’re not first, you’re

last!”

Favorite Band: Rascal Flatts

Favorite Car: Toyota 4Runner

Favorite Food: Nachos and Cheese

ball games, and just hanging with the guys. Derek is also a brother of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, and currently holds the athletics chair for the chapter. While finishing up his last year and a half of school, Derek is also looking towards the future, with high hopes to one day end up working for the Washington Redskins as part of the event staff. “Hopefully one day I will end up working there, I’ve always been a Redskins fan, and that would truly be a dream come true for me.”Photo by Chris Siers

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Career Word Search

SUDOKU

ACTRESS

ARCHITECT

ATHLETE

ATTORNEY

BANKER

ENGINEER

GAMEDESIGNER

JEWELER

MANAGER

MUSICIAN

BIOLOGIST

CHEF

CHEMIST

DOCTOR

Cameron Quick

Managing Editor

This year’s Greek Week will be the week of April 12-16. Changes to this year’s Greek Week include making the committee led entirely by students. Committee members are currently hard at work to plan a successful week. The

Interested in writing for Features?

Contact Cameron Quick at chquick@wingate.edu or

Kevin Goode at k.t.goode@wingate.edu.

Greek Week set for April 12-16

Cameron Quick

Managing Editor The Wingate University Singers will leave for their 2010 on Jan. 31. The University Singer’s first performance will be in Fayetteville, at the Snyder Baptist Church. The singers will travel across North Carolina performing at churches and high schools. “Choir is like family and it is a time for everyone to come together and bond while ministering to others,” said choir member Carly Fennel. The tour will conclude on

Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hannah Covington McGee Theatre in the George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center for

the 2010 Welcome Home Concert. “The Welcome Home concert is my favorite performance. At the end of the tour, we do a home concert as the last stop. It is usually a packed house, which

really fosters our sense of being welcomed home,” said senior music major and choir singer Sarah Levering. Directing the University Singers is Dr. Kenny Potter.

University Singers go on tour

theme for Greek Week 2010 will be Greekelodeon, centered on the Nickelodeon network. Each event will correspond to a favorite classic Nickelodeon show, beginning with an Are You Afraid of the Dark? kick-off. To submit ideas for Greek Week, contact your chapter’s committee member. The planning committee meets on Thursday afternoons and will be announcing more details soon.

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Sarah Briggs Columnist

A lot of the time, I think about God. A lot of the time, I think about other people. Sometimes I feel like I think about God and other people a lot more than I think about myself. However, I’d almost consider this lying to myself. Sunday morning I skipped Sunday school. I got up and got ready to go to the worship service at 11. It was raining. Not too hard, but still enough to make my perfect hair damp and smudge my mascara on the walk from my front porch

to my car. Upon fixing my makeup and adjusting the volume on the tunes, I put my car in reverse and backed out of the driveway. Put the car in drive. Turned right on to St. John. Drove until it turned into Weston. Turned right on to Sweeten Creek. Driving on Sweeten Creek. In the rain. I see someone walking in the same direction as I am, only on the other side of the road. I come to the realization it’s Wade, an African American man who attends my church that lives in the apartment buildings within walking distance. It was raining. Wade

Sarah’s Scripture Space

Cameron Quick Mangaging Editor

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Good friends will give you honest answers. Travel could be in order. Take time to contact someone you have who you haven’t spoken with in awhile. If you are in relationship, your partner may not be the most accommodating this week. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Try to curb your bad habits. Get busy on projects that improve your own image; you’ll have the discipline to succeed. Don’t overreact if your partner has a poor attitude. Remember to think before you speak. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You may find that romance will unfold through a connection

this week. Always make alternate plans just in case you need them. Make love, not war, and all will be fine. You can make new friends who could turn into best friends if you join clubs or take creative courses. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You will have to do a lot of running around, so be prepared to fall short of your expectations. You may find out that someone has not been completely honest with you. You may find someone a little difficult to be around this week. You can make progress if you deal with the right individuals. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Take time to talk things over. Plan to travel; it always does good to get away. You can make a big difference to friends or family if you are understanding of the difficulties they are

doesn’t own a car. We were going in the same direction. To the same place. To worship and give thanks to the same God. And it isn’t like Wade is

someone I don’t know. He came on our mission trip over the summer to Alabama, where he shared his testimony about how love can break down the barriers put up by race. Wade

was the only black guy on the trip. Wade sits in the back of the church and I sit in the front. Not that that signifies anything significant. It’s just a fact. People have their pews they sit in every week. I get that. I didn’t even go to the back of the church. I didn’t even look back. I cried when the choir sang “The Power of the Cross”. My Pastor spoke on suffering and hope. I went up during the Alter call and asked for my Pastor to pray for me. For these internal things that are just so messed up with me. All because I can’t get over

me. It’s so difficult knowing that I am made for something bigger, but still I grasp onto whatever worldly false hope I can find. Jesus would have offered Wade a ride in his car. Or on his donkey. Or whatever. And He would have taken them to the North Pole and back if that’s where they needed to go, regardless of the weather. Why can’t I be willing to ride 100 yards with someone who has to walk in the rain to church? How can I expect love when I’m not even capable of showing it to someone like Jesus would. We need to BE like Jesus and we need to LOVE like

experiencing. Concentrate on home improvement. Small details will make a difference. Make a point of working on yourself. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Try to save a little money; you may need it sometime. Networking is key to getting into positions you hope to obtain so never burn bridges. You could be emotional if you didn’t take care of problems with loved ones. You can help a close friend find solutions to personal problems. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) It might be best to keep your ideas to yourself this week. You can have a great time if you go out with the one you love. Tempers will mount if you’re too pushy at work or at home. A close friend may be somewhat irritable this week. Your lucky

day this week will be Sunday. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Your tact will be of highest importance this week. You will be able to get along well with peers. Look into ways that you can make extra cash. You may have to take a unexpected short trip. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Exhaustion could lead to injury if you don’t know when to quit. You might want to spend some time by yourself in order to decide exactly how you feel. Opportunities to get ahead are clear. Someone you go to school with could have a personal interest in you. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Avoid getting too close to those you do not know well. Remember to stay informed on subjects of importance. Spend a little time with yourself this

week. Love and romance are in the near future. Your lucky day this week will be Friday. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You can get your point across and make valuable connections without attitude. Always be cautious of mixing business with pleasure. Your unique contribution to a organization will enhance your reputation. You should sign up for something out of the ordinary. Concentrate on your work. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You can open up to your boyfriend or girlfriend and let them know what you expect out of this relationship. Your fun loving approach will be admired and appreciated by others. Think twice before you agree to take on any new projects. Implement your ideas into your projects at work. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

Our actions speak louder than our words; 2 Corinthians 3:18

Your Weekly Horoscope

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Melissa MitchellStaff Writer

Wingate students enjoyed skiing in the mountains of North Carolina this past week-end. On Saturday, 35 Wingate students traveled three and a half hours to Beech Mountain for a sunny day of skiing. Campus Activities Board sponsored the trip. Accord-ing to Sarah Smith, director of student activities, the goal of C.A.B. is to “provide students with low cost opportunities they might not otherwise expe-rience.” The primary cost of the trip was only $15, which did not include rentals, but for many students, remained a good deal. For junior Logan Sloop, it was his first time snowboard-ing. “I loved it! My friend Andrew taught me how to snowboard and stayed with me the whole time,” said Sloop. While most students rented

their equipment, about 12 students brought their own. Sloop borrowed a snowboard from a friend of his. Emma Schuman, a junior, skied with blades. “Blades are shorter than traditional skis and you don’t use poles,” Schuman said. The trip was planned by freshman Allison Lawing, a member of C.A.B. Students had shown a lot of interest in going on a ski trip this winter and Lawing led the CAB team in deciding where to go. “We chose Beech Mountain because it offers skiing, snow-boarding, tubing and ice skat-ing,” she said, “and it allowed for students who didn’t ski to find something fun to do.” Students can make sugges-tions about trips and activities by placing suggestions in the box outside Smith’s office door in the Dickson Palmer Student Center or by emailing her at sa.smith@wingate.edu.

Weekend ski tripdeemed a success

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Haiti disaster reliefContinued from Pg. 1 Fans who bring a pair of shoes will receive a $2 discount off the price of a regular ticket. Wingate’s endeavor started Wednesday and will last through the rest of the regular season. Acceptable shoes include any type; flip-flops, work boots, heels, athletic shoes, cleats, etc. are all appropriate for donation. The surrounding community has also begun to help raise funds for disaster relief. Harris Teeter began selling $1 to $5 donation cards since Jan. 14 and has accumulated over $390,000, “all of which will go to the Red Cross,” said Jennifer Thompson, director of communication at Harris Teeter. The Red Cross has sent over 400 workers from around the globe as of Jan. 20 to help. Nearly 100 tons of Red Cross aid has made it to Haiti thus far.

Countless other volunteer and charity organizations have sent additional supplies and funds to Haiti. Samaritan’s

Purse, headquartered in Boone, has sent doctors and nurses, food, blankets, heavy equipment and other supplies. The organization set up high-capacity community water filter and plans to set up two or three more in the area. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake began its reign of terror about 10 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. The earthquake was the worst the island has experienced in over 200

years and left a path of utter destruction in its wake. Sunday, Haiti’s government confirmed the death toll to be

150,000 people. Some officials

are in fear that the death toll could reach between 200,000 and 300,000 people. Many other victims suffered serious, often life-threatening, injuries. According to a CNN report, the United Nations estimates that somewhere near

three million Haitians are in desperate need of basic shelter, food and water. International relief is now being shipped to Haiti in the form of medical professionals, supplies and food. Progress is slow, however, due to the magnitude of the problem. Everyone is encouraged to donate money or volunteer in some way to support the people of Haiti in their time of need.

Items to donate to UCAN:Baby Kits:Cloth diapers Gowns/SleepersT-shirts/UndershirtsWashclothsDiaper pins Sweaters/Sweatshirts Receiving blankets

Hygiene Kits:HandtowelWashcloths

Wide-tooth combsNail clippersBar of soap Toothbrush

· www.redcross.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS. · Text “Haiti” to 90999 to make a $10 contribution · Purchase $1 to $5 cards at Harris Teeter · Keep an eye out on campus for donation drop-off areas

· Have any old shoes? Donate them at any of the remaining home regular season women’s

Ways to donate to Haiti:

How you can help Haiti

Children in Haiti in need of life’s essentials.

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Sabra Hart Staff Writer

Wingate University’s student body can be described using the term “melting pot.” Proudly hosting a wide variety of international students, Wingate allows a vast culture to come together as one. This allows students to inter-mingle with peers of different backgrounds and viewpoints. However, students who have been born and raised in the United States may not understand the adventure and risk that international students have to take. They have had to make some hard adjustments and sacrifices to come to the United States and begin a new phase of their life. Many international students have come to Wingate because of athletic or academic programs. Ewa Opala from Czestochowa, Poland was in Spain playing tennis when she met a woman who played tennis professionally in the United States. The woman filmed a video of Opala playing and sent it to schools across the United States. Opala was shown videos from all of the accepted schools and chose Wingate. Fernando Coutinho from Porto Alegre, Brazil went to a meeting about international studies with a group of soccer players. Coutinho doesn’t play soccer, but asked about how he could study at Wingate because of his interest in the music program. He

was offered an academic scholarship. Jose “Nacho” Perez-Laorga from Madrid, Spain chose Wingate because it is small and looked promising. While some adjustments for these individuals have been relatively simple, all

three say that some of the hardest adjustments they have had to make are speaking English all of the time and the food quality. Some other adjustments have been adjusting to the American mentality and a switch in lifestyle. Opala said that her first day at Wingate was shocking because people would meet her and ask “how are you?” without knowing her. That doesn’t happen to Opala in Europe. Coutinho said that he has learned to enjoy the simple things by living on campus. What many peers may not realize about international students is that they don’t

have the option of visiting home on weekends. Residence halls and apartments basically become their house, and Wingate is their home. Life in the United States is not all about hard adjustments and rough adventures, though. Opala, Coutinho and Perez-

Laorga all enjoy life at Wingate. Perez-Laorga says that Wingate is fun and relaxed. Opala enjoys the fact that she can study and play tennis at the same time. Coutinho said he enjoys the opportunity for a high quality education and gaining lifetime experiences by living with people of different cultures and different mind sets. Wingate University’s students enjoy the privilege of gaining the experience of studying and living with these individuals, along with many other students from equally as versatile backgrounds.

As Wingate University continues to grow and prosper as the home of a multicultural student body, students will continue to gain perspectives of life around the world with the help of international students.

International students endure hardships, yet enjoy Wingate

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