The Weekly Triangle, Vol. 80, Issue 6

October 15, 2009 • Volume 79 • Issue 5

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Pg. 10 Volleyball sweeps Winston-Salem State

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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One coach’s tale of struggle and how he got through Pg. 2

Student Speak: What are you doing over fall break? Pg. 3

Baseball at a Wind Ensemble concert? Pg. 4

What do your editors really think? Pg. 5

Find your professors in this week’s word search Pg. 6

Women’s Soccer scores historic win over Catawba Pg. 9

Student org. smorgas-board! Pg. 14

Pg. 12 Experience a day in the life of a Wingate firefighter

UCAN combines s’mores and service

Photo by Cole Arendt

Students pitch their tent at Campus Lake before enjoying the activities sponsored by UCAN.

Kyle MathisNews Editor

Last weekend Wingate Uni-versity held the Carolina Campout. The campout began Friday afternoon where approx-imately 40 students gathered out at Campus Lake and set-up tents. 15 students from Pfeiffer University ate, camped out and served with Wingate’s UCAN students.

During the latter half of the day stu-dents played Frisbee, corn hole, and made s’mores by a campfire. Caroline Twiggs, director of service, said, “We

had amazing weather, amazing food and amazing friends. Ev-erybody should’ve come out.” Students enjoyed free food from McAlisters, as well as s’mores. They played cornhole, frisbee and a bonfire. Before settling in for the night, students were left laugh-ing as they watched the comi-cal movie, Without a Paddle. Saturday morning, students

woke up to donuts before departing early for a day of ser-vice. From 9 a.m. to noon, stu-dents traveled around Union County, lending their hands in various service activities. These activities included cleaning bird cages and input-ting new drainage systems at the Monroe Water Fowl Center. Students helped in beautifying the community garden at the Monroe Methodist Church. Also, they visited the Carolina Equine Rescue Assistance Farm, or CERA, an all-donation-run farm comprised of more than just horses. Chickens, pigs and other animals are also taken in at the farm. UCAN students helped complete chores to pre-pare the farm and the animals for the fall and winter seasons. “There were a lot of kids on campus who wanted to vol-unteer and we wanted to give them a fun event, so that ev-

eryone could get involved,” said Americorps VISTA representa-tive Jacki Emmenecker. Overall, the Carolina Campout was deemed a com-plete success. Cole Arendt, one of the students who attended the weekend event said, it was “well done, as far as making it a comfortable campout.” The campout was an event Wingate has been looking for to get students involved around campus. Wingate is constantly on the look-out for more events so students may come together to have fun and enjoy each oth-er’s fellowship. One of the next events Win-gate will be holding is the Hal-loween Carnival which will be held Oct. 27. If any student is interested in attending or has any questions regarding the up-coming event, they should con-tact Jordan Crowe at [email protected].

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Matt Broome Staff Writer

A few years ago, Mike Pope, assistant offensive line coach and director of high school relations at Wingate, was di-agnosed with congestive heart failure, a disease that would require a five-way bypass heart surgery. After the surgery Pope went back to coaching, but in March 2005 more heart problems occurred and he was forced to have a pacemaker implanted inside of him. While recover-ing from the surgery, Pope developed a staph infection in his lower legs. The doctor told him that he either had two

weeks to live or he would have to lose his legs. The story of his journey is recounted in the book “Do They Play Football in Heaven?” a biography written by Wilt Browning. After hearing about Pope’s life, his friends con-tacted Browning, who wrote the book. “This book hits on my rela-tionships with my players, my family and God,” said Pope. The title of the book stems from a big dream Pope holds. “I believe heaven will be dif-ferent for everyone, and up in heaven I hope it will be one big 24-hour football game where no one wins and no one loses. I can eat five pre-game meals and everybody gets along.”

Pope considers it a great honor to have a book written about his life. “The biggest thing that got me through this was my faith in God. I didn’t understand, but there is a plan and this is just another stumbling block,” said Pope after hearing about having to lose his legs. Pope described the week leading up to the surgery as “the longest week of my life.” With the love and support of his family and friends Pope had a successful surgery and was given prosthetic legs to walk on. Since then Pope has contin-ued to head up the Hawg Tuff offensive line camp for kids and helps to coach the Wingate

bulldogs’ of-fensive line. People may feel sorry for what has happened to him, but he feels differ-ently. “I have a great life. I have a relationship with God, a wife, kids, players and camps. I am very lucky,” he said. Pope has learned many lessons throughout his life and none big-ger than to never give up. “Things are never as bad as they seem, faith and relationships with people are the most important things. Everyone makes mistakes, but you can turn your life around and overcome those mistakes.,” he said. “It is easy to have good char-acter when things are going good, but it is more important to have that good character when things are going bad. When you die, it is important to know that you were the best possible person you could be.” Pope, a native of Monroe, attended Wingate College where he participated in soc-cer and wrestling, although football was his passion. After graduating from Wingate, Pope attended Gardner-Webb University where he played of-fensive guard. He then played

Coach’s biography recounts struggles,relationships, football and tri-

semi-pro football for two years with the Stanley Patriots. After his playing career was over, Pope got into the coach-ing aspect of the game. He has coached 10 different high schools in his illustrious career. His most notable coaching job was at Indian Land high school where Pope took his football team to the Class A playoffs six out of his eight years. In 1988, while at Blackville-Hilda high school, Pope won a Class A state championship and won the South Carolina Football Coach of the Year Award. He has even coached professional football players such as Troy Brown, who won three Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots. “Do They Play Football in Heaven?” can be purchased in the Wingate University book-

Photo by Samantha Bare

Mike Pope pauses before practice Monday. Pope’s biog-raphy, “Do They Play Football in Heaven?” details Pope’s struggles and his relationships with his athletes, family and God.

News

Growing up, music was a huge part of my life. It's what kept me sane during the crazy years of middle and high school. I've always been a one-genre kind of guy - rock. As my music tastes developed in high school, I became a huge fan of "orchestral rock." I've always liked the infus-ing of strings and wind with the typical rock style. Other than that particular style of music, I don't give anything else

Growing up, music was a huge part of my life. It's what kept me sane during the crazy years of middle and high school. I've always been a one-genre kind of guy - rock. As my music tastes developed in high school, I became a huge fan of "orchestral rock." I've always liked the infus-ing of strings and wind with the typical rock styl Other than that particular style of music, I don't give anything else

OpinionsThursday, October 7, 2010 3

Samantha BareEditor-in-Chief

Kyle Mathis News Editor Mike Shaw Opinions Editor Melissa Mitchell What’s Going On Editor Steven Grandy Sports Editor Allison Smith Associate Sports Editor Kelsey Trabue Features Editor

Staff Writers: Carina Hernandez, Joseph Pittman, Daniel Smith, Kayla Walker,

Photographers: Cole Arendt, Travis Stegall, Kayla Walker

Dr. Keith CannonAdviser

The Weekly Triangle is a publication for, and by, the students of Wingate University, paid for with student fees

and advertising revenue.

The Weekly Triangle is printed on Wednesdays by The Enquirer-Journal of Monroe, N.C.

The Weekly Triangle is an award-winning member of Associated Collegiate Press, College Media Advisers and Association of Christian

Collegiate Media.

Phone: (704) 233-8259Email: [email protected]

Faith, Knowledge, Service

Student SpeakWhat are you going to do

over fall break?Zach SchmidtSenior

Billy HoggeSenior


Madolyne SnowFreshman

Daniel JohnsonSophomore

Tyler OvermanJunior

Bradley LewisSenior

“Getting my hair and nails done!”

“Goin’ fishin’.”

“Going to Davidson.”

“Celebrating my 21st birthday!”

“Visiting family.”

“Going to an Alumni’s wedding.”

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Matt Broome Staff Writer

A few years ago, Mike Pope, assistant offensive line coach and director of high school relations at Wingate, was di-agnosed with congestive heart failure, a disease that would require a five-way bypass heart surgery. After the surgery Pope went back to coaching, but in March 2005 more heart problems occurred and he was forced to have a pacemaker implanted inside of him. While recover-ing from the surgery, Pope developed a staph infection in his lower legs. The doctor told him that he either had two

weeks to live or he would have to lose his legs. The story of his journey is recounted in the book “Do They Play Football in Heaven?” a biography written by Wilt Browning. After hearing about Pope’s life, his friends con-tacted Browning, who wrote the book. “This book hits on my rela-tionships with my players, my family and God,” said Pope. The title of the book stems from a big dream Pope holds. “I believe heaven will be dif-ferent for everyone, and up in heaven I hope it will be one big 24-hour football game where no one wins and no one loses. I can eat five pre-game meals and everybody gets along.”

Pope considers it a great honor to have a book written about his life. “The biggest thing that got me through this was my faith in God. I didn’t understand, but there is a plan and this is just another stumbling block,” said Pope after hearing about having to lose his legs. Pope described the week leading up to the surgery as “the longest week of my life.” With the love and support of his family and friends Pope had a successful surgery and was given prosthetic legs to walk on. Since then Pope has contin-ued to head up the Hawg Tuff offensive line camp for kids and helps to coach the Wingate

bulldogs’ of-fensive line. People may feel sorry for what has happened to him, but he feels differ-ently. “I have a great life. I have a relationship with God, a wife, kids, players and camps. I am very lucky,” he said. Pope has learned many lessons throughout his life and none big-ger than to never give up. “Things are never as bad as they seem, faith and relationships with people are the most important things. Everyone makes mistakes, but you can turn your life around and overcome those mistakes.,” he said. “It is easy to have good char-acter when things are going good, but it is more important to have that good character when things are going bad. When you die, it is important to know that you were the best possible person you could be.” Pope, a native of Monroe, attended Wingate College where he participated in soc-cer and wrestling, although football was his passion. After graduating from Wingate, Pope attended Gardner-Webb University where he played of-fensive guard. He then played

Coach’s biography recounts struggles,relationships, football and tri-

semi-pro football for two years with the Stanley Patriots. After his playing career was over, Pope got into the coach-ing aspect of the game. He has coached 10 different high schools in his illustrious career. His most notable coaching job was at Indian Land high school where Pope took his football team to the Class A playoffs six out of his eight years. In 1988, while at Blackville-Hilda high school, Pope won a Class A state championship and won the South Carolina Football Coach of the Year Award. He has even coached professional football players such as Troy Brown, who won three Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots. “Do They Play Football in Heaven?” can be purchased in the Wingate University book-


Mike Pope pauses before practice Monday. Pope’s biog-raphy, “Do They Play Football in Heaven?” details Pope’s struggles and his relationships with his athletes, family and God.

News

Growing up, music was a huge part of my life. It's what kept me sane during the crazy years of middle and high school. I've always been a one-genre kind of guy - rock. As my music tastes developed in high school, I became a huge fan of "orchestral rock." I've always liked the infus-ing of strings and wind with the typical rock style. Other than that particular style of music, I don't give anything else

Growing up, music was a huge part of my life. It's what kept me sane during the crazy years of middle and high school. I've always been a one-genre kind of guy - rock. As my music tastes developed in high school, I became a huge fan of "orchestral rock." I've always liked the infus-ing of strings and wind with the typical rock styl Other than that particular style of music, I don't give anything else

OpinionsThursday, October 7, 2010 3


Kyle Mathis News Editor Mike Shaw Opinions Editor Melissa Mitchell What’s Going On Editor Steven Grandy Sports Editor Allison Smith Associate Sports Editor Kelsey Trabue Features Editor

Staff Writers: Carina Hernandez, Joseph Pittman, Daniel Smith, Kayla Walker,

Photographers: Cole Arendt, Travis Stegall, Kayla Walker

Dr. Keith CannonAdviser

The Weekly Triangle is a publication for, and by, the students of Wingate University, paid for with student fees

and advertising revenue.

The Weekly Triangle is printed on Wednesdays by The Enquirer-Journal of Monroe, N.C.

The Weekly Triangle is an award-winning member of Associated Collegiate Press, College Media Advisers and Association of Christian

Collegiate Media.

Phone: (704) 233-8259Email: [email protected]

Faith, Knowledge, Service

Student SpeakWhat are you going to do

over fall break?Zach SchmidtSenior

Billy HoggeSenior


Madolyne SnowFreshman

Daniel JohnsonSophomore

Tyler OvermanJunior

Bradley LewisSenior

“Getting my hair and nails done!”

“Goin’ fishin’.”

“Going to Davidson.”

“Celebrating my 21st birthday!”

“Visiting family.”

“Going to an Alumni’s wedding.”

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This is the place where talent goes to die. The Carolina Panthers don that toe tag as their body bag of a season starts to unzip for us.I don’t know when it happened, but I know how it happened. The fruits sewn in the Panthers’ “Garden of Eden” certainly haven't been so sweet as of late. This year, what this organization has yielded for its fan base, has been an abysmal harvest. This off-season, like past off-seasons, the Panthers didn’t produce any real free agent activity to shore up definite holes the team needed to address. This same off-season also witnessed the Panthers jettison several veteran players. The Panthers want to build through the draft, stay conservative and find right kind of players to step right in and absorb any year-to-year losses. It’s a model of success that has produced six championships for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It has a proven record of accomplishment. Who wouldn’t want to build that way? Maybe it’s too soon to judge? Maybe there is a much plainer truth to it. We, as Americans, are always clamoring. We want a more transparent this or that blah blah blah… What if Panthers team owner Jerry Richardson came out

in a statement, in his most fatherly tone just so it didn’t hurt so much, and just told us: Dear fans, I get a sense that you, as fans, are a little concerned with the product I’m putting on the field. Well, you see, it’s this whole looming player lock-out thing. To be honest, I have a very important role to play in it. As an NFL team owner, I need to position myself, should the need arise, to be able to work from a position of strength with the players association. In saying that, I’m not going to say this season is a wash, but I am going to use words like “youth movement” when I discuss the team any further. Imagine swallowing that blue pill instead of the red one we have choked down watching the first four weeks of the season. Had Jerry Richardson come out and said something like that, or anything for that matter, I would be the first to want to erect a personal life-like statue of him in my front yard just so my neighbors and I could bask in its glory. As it stands, the Panthers sit primed to make a real run at the first pick in next year’s draft. We aren’t quite the Shangri La of where talent goes to die just yet. That title still rests comfortably at the feet of Raider nation. Carolina is certainly putting in their application and resume.

Kevin GoodeColumnist

WU Nation:Panthers in for a long season

Follow @WUNation on Twitter

Wind Ensemble throws curve ball at unsuspecting student: me

Growing up, music was a huge part of my life. It's what kept me sane during the crazy years of middle and high school. I've always been a one-genre kind of guy - rock. As my music tastes developed in high school, I became a huge fan of "orchestral rock." I've always liked the infus-ing of strings and wind with the typical rock style. Other than that particular style of music, I don't give anything else the time of day. I'm just stubborn like that. Both my best friend and girlfriend listen to country. It's been hard, but I'm trying to make the transition. That being said, I'm sure you could imagine the joy that I had on my face walking into "just another Lyceum" on Monday evening. I'm talking about the Wind Ensemble. I'm hoping that members of the ensemble don't take this the wrong way, but I wasn't too excited about the concert. I grabbed the program and slipped down into the back row among the other students. Look-ing over the program, my eyes shot to the end of the song list. It read, "Pastime - A Salute to Baseball." I couldn't believe what I was read-ing. Are they serious? Indeed they were. The program began and I have to admit that I was captivated by the sounds coming from the stage. The notes, so beautifully put together, actually made me think of being outdoors and enjoying the fall weather. This was the theme of their program - fall. I was actually enjoying my time at the concert, but I couldn't wait to

Mike ShawOpinions Editor

hear what the baseball composition was all about. The fourth out of five songs ended and it was time. There was an explanation of the song. It was written by Jack Stamp to commemorate baseball, more specifically, baseball in Candlestick Park. It was explained that there were several "tricks" throughout the composition to honor players throughout baseball's history. One measure, number 19 was dedicated to Yankee great Don Larsen who threw a perfect game in the 1956 World Series. To pay trib-ute, no notes were played during that measure. There were all sorts of other neat "tricks" throughout the composition that any baseball fan would find captivating. Throughout all of this, I real-ized that I've been missing out. We, the students at Wingate, take for granted the incredible fine arts department on campus. A depart-ment that offers us so much in the areas of music and drama. We place so much of an empha-sis on sending students out to the athletic events that we miss out on the entire Wingate community as a whole. Students, we are the com-munity. We need to begin acting like it. We need to support more than just our athletes, more than just ourselves. I learned something about myself that evening. It seems like a school lesson, but I learned that trying new things on campus can and will enhance your experience here. I encourage you to go out of your comfort zone, much like I did, and go to an event on campus that you might not normally attend. I promise that you will learn more about yourself, your classmates, your community and the world.

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Editors of the RoundtableThe Weekly Triangle Editors express their opinions on the hot-button issues of Wingate’s campus in our newest series.

This Week’s Questions1. Has the quality of food in the Cafe decreased since the beginning of the semester?

2. How has recent criminal activity on campus changed your views on safety?

Editor-in-Chief Samantha Bare On Cafe food quality: “The selection has decreased. Grilled cheese for dinner three nights in a week at the Cafe isn’t cutting it. However, the executive chef’s vibrant personality makes up for the lackluster selection.”On Safety: “I had two items stolen from my room already this year. I’m definitely taking safety more seriously than in previ-ous years.”

Sports Editor Steven Grandy

On Safety: “I always locked my apartment door even when I’m here. I lock my car and park under a streetlight as often as I can. Comparatively speaking, I think WU is a safe campus, but you have to be proactive. Don’t make a theif’s job any easier.”

What’s Going On Editor Melissa MitchellOn Safety: “Wingate has typically been a quiet campus. Last year we had that ring of car/apartment break-ins that shook the campus up. This year I think it’s just people being lazy, especially not locking their apartments. It’s the middle of the semester and people ar becoming more comfortable with being back on campus.”

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This is the place where talent goes to die. The Carolina Panthers don that toe tag as their body bag of a season starts to unzip for us.I don’t know when it happened, but I know how it happened. The fruits sewn in the Panthers’ “Garden of Eden” certainly haven't been so sweet as of late. This year, what this organization has yielded for its fan base, has been an abysmal harvest. This off-season, like past off-seasons, the Panthers didn’t produce any real free agent activity to shore up definite holes the team needed to address. This same off-season also witnessed the Panthers jettison several veteran players. The Panthers want to build through the draft, stay conservative and find right kind of players to step right in and absorb any year-to-year losses. It’s a model of success that has produced six championships for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It has a proven record of accomplishment. Who wouldn’t want to build that way? Maybe it’s too soon to judge? Maybe there is a much plainer truth to it. We, as Americans, are always clamoring. We want a more transparent this or that blah blah blah… What if Panthers team owner Jerry Richardson came out

in a statement, in his most fatherly tone just so it didn’t hurt so much, and just told us: Dear fans, I get a sense that you, as fans, are a little concerned with the product I’m putting on the field. Well, you see, it’s this whole looming player lock-out thing. To be honest, I have a very important role to play in it. As an NFL team owner, I need to position myself, should the need arise, to be able to work from a position of strength with the players association. In saying that, I’m not going to say this season is a wash, but I am going to use words like “youth movement” when I discuss the team any further. Imagine swallowing that blue pill instead of the red one we have choked down watching the first four weeks of the season. Had Jerry Richardson come out and said something like that, or anything for that matter, I would be the first to want to erect a personal life-like statue of him in my front yard just so my neighbors and I could bask in its glory. As it stands, the Panthers sit primed to make a real run at the first pick in next year’s draft. We aren’t quite the Shangri La of where talent goes to die just yet. That title still rests comfortably at the feet of Raider nation. Carolina is certainly putting in their application and resume.

Kevin GoodeColumnist

WU Nation:Panthers in for a long season

Follow @WUNation on Twitter

Wind Ensemble throws curve ball at unsuspecting student: me

Growing up, music was a huge part of my life. It's what kept me sane during the crazy years of middle and high school. I've always been a one-genre kind of guy - rock. As my music tastes developed in high school, I became a huge fan of "orchestral rock." I've always liked the infus-ing of strings and wind with the typical rock style. Other than that particular style of music, I don't give anything else the time of day. I'm just stubborn like that. Both my best friend and girlfriend listen to country. It's been hard, but I'm trying to make the transition. That being said, I'm sure you could imagine the joy that I had on my face walking into "just another Lyceum" on Monday evening. I'm talking about the Wind Ensemble. I'm hoping that members of the ensemble don't take this the wrong way, but I wasn't too excited about the concert. I grabbed the program and slipped down into the back row among the other students. Look-ing over the program, my eyes shot to the end of the song list. It read, "Pastime - A Salute to Baseball." I couldn't believe what I was read-ing. Are they serious? Indeed they were. The program began and I have to admit that I was captivated by the sounds coming from the stage. The notes, so beautifully put together, actually made me think of being outdoors and enjoying the fall weather. This was the theme of their program - fall. I was actually enjoying my time at the concert, but I couldn't wait to

Mike ShawOpinions Editor

hear what the baseball composition was all about. The fourth out of five songs ended and it was time. There was an explanation of the song. It was written by Jack Stamp to commemorate baseball, more specifically, baseball in Candlestick Park. It was explained that there were several "tricks" throughout the composition to honor players throughout baseball's history. One measure, number 19 was dedicated to Yankee great Don Larsen who threw a perfect game in the 1956 World Series. To pay trib-ute, no notes were played during that measure. There were all sorts of other neat "tricks" throughout the composition that any baseball fan would find captivating. Throughout all of this, I real-ized that I've been missing out. We, the students at Wingate, take for granted the incredible fine arts department on campus. A depart-ment that offers us so much in the areas of music and drama. We place so much of an empha-sis on sending students out to the athletic events that we miss out on the entire Wingate community as a whole. Students, we are the com-munity. We need to begin acting like it. We need to support more than just our athletes, more than just ourselves. I learned something about myself that evening. It seems like a school lesson, but I learned that trying new things on campus can and will enhance your experience here. I encourage you to go out of your comfort zone, much like I did, and go to an event on campus that you might not normally attend. I promise that you will learn more about yourself, your classmates, your community and the world.

WOpinionsThursday, October 7 , 2010 5

Editors of the RoundtableThe Weekly Triangle Editors express their opinions on the hot-button issues of Wingate’s campus in our newest series.

This Week’s Questions1. Has the quality of food in the Cafe decreased since the beginning of the semester?

2. How has recent criminal activity on campus changed your views on safety?

Editor-in-Chief Samantha Bare On Cafe food quality: “The selection has decreased. Grilled cheese for dinner three nights in a week at the Cafe isn’t cutting it. However, the executive chef’s vibrant personality makes up for the lackluster selection.”On Safety: “I had two items stolen from my room already this year. I’m definitely taking safety more seriously than in previ-ous years.”

Sports Editor Steven Grandy

On Safety: “I always locked my apartment door even when I’m here. I lock my car and park under a streetlight as often as I can. Comparatively speaking, I think WU is a safe campus, but you have to be proactive. Don’t make a theif’s job any easier.”

What’s Going On Editor Melissa MitchellOn Safety: “Wingate has typically been a quiet campus. Last year we had that ring of car/apartment break-ins that shook the campus up. This year I think it’s just people being lazy, especially not locking their apartments. It’s the middle of the semester and people ar becoming more comfortable with being back on campus.”

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UPCOMING EVENTSThursday, Oct. 7Chapel @ 11 a.m.

Cardio Dance @ 5:30 p.m.Ab Lab @ 6:30 p.m.

Yoga @ 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 8Cardio Kickbox @ 3 p.m.

Instructor's Choice @ 4:30 p.m.Lyceum: Academic Lecture- Power to

End Stroke @ 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 9 - Tuesday Oct. 12Fall Break

Monday, Oct 18Majors Open House @ 11 a.m.

Lyceum: Personal & Professional Growth- No Body's Perfect: A

Theological Perspective on Improving Body Image

@ 4 p.m.Lyceum: Academic Lecture- How Not

to Pursue a Career & Research Interests "Then" and "Now"

@ 5 p.m.Lyceum: Personal & Professional Growth- International Film Series

@ 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct 19Internships Abroad Information

Session- London & Chile @ 11 a.m.UNC-Charlotte Grad School Open

House @ 4 p.m.

Wednesday Oct. 20Smelly Cat Coffeehouse @ 4 p.m.

Microwave Chicken FajitasPreparation Time: 15 minutes

Microwave Time: 6 to 8 minutes

2 chicken breasts1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons chile powder2 teaspoons cumin2 teaspoons paprika2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

Rinse the chicken breasts in water, and blot with paper towels. Cut into thin strips. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chicken strips, salt, pepper, chile powder, cumin, paprika, water and worcestire sauce. Cover the bowl loosely with microwave-safe plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 4 to 4 1/2 minutes, stirring half-way, until the chicken slices are completely done (test several strips by cutting down the middle and making sure no raw meat is left in the center). Drain any excess water off of the chicken, and set aside.

In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the sliced green pepper, diced onion, and olive oil. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Drain excess oil from vegetables.

Lay out your desired number of tortilla shells (makes 4 to 6 faji-tas, depending on portion sizes), and spread some sour cream and salsa on all of the shells. Next, sprinkle on some cheese, then top with vegetables and the chicken. Roll each tortilla up, serve and enjoy!

1 green pepper, cut into thin strips1 small yellow onion, diced1 tablespoon olive oil Corn or flower tortilla shells1/2 cup shredded monterrey jack cheeseSalsaSour cream

Courtesy of: www.microwaverecipe.net

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Wingate Professor Word Search

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Have an event being held on or around campus that you would like on our calendar?

Contact Melissa Mitchell at [email protected]

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Year: SophomoreSport: Cross CountryHometown: Oakboro, N.C. Career Highlights: Running his best high school 5K race of 16:55 at Wendy’s Invitational, running a 26:58 8K at Greater Louisville Classic this past weekend, and advanced to the final eight of NCHSAA 2-A individual tennis championship Best Advice Heard: “ Find a way, and make it happen”-Dr. Dennis Johnson Who I Would Have Dinner with: Bernard Lagat

Athlete SpotlightAndrew Smith

Daniel SmithStaff Writer

Streak snapped! Women’s soccer tops Catawba for first time since 2001

Steven GrandySports Editor

Photo courtesy of Wingate University Sports Information

Most athletes tell how they have loved their sport since a very young age. For the men’s cross country athlete Andrew Smith, running was something that grew on him as he entered high school. After experiencing running solely as a means of conditioning or punishment while playing soccer, basketball and baseball in youth leagues growing up, Smith first tried running as a sport when a friend asked him to go to cross country practice with him prior to their freshman year of high school. Seeing cross country as a good way to get in shape for basketball, his sport of choice at the time, Andrew tagged along and made many new friends while learning the sport of cross country. It wouldn’t be until later, however, that running would become a priority. Things went well on the hardwood during his first two years of high school; Smith was even called up to the varsity basketball team midway through his sophomore year.

Despite his success in basketball, Andrew chose to give up the sport prior to his junior season after his passion grew for cross country and tennis. He was able to devote the winter months training and conditioning for those sports. By focusing on running and playing tennis, Smith was able to lead his tennis team at West Stanly High to its first ever state-playoff dual team victory as a junior and then helped his cross country team to a runner-up finish at the 2A state championship meet during his senior season. After being the lone freshman on a senior-laden team in 2009, Smith is now a seasoned veteran compared to the youth on the 2010 men’s cross country team. At the Greater Louisville Classic this past weekend, Smith set a personal record 8K time of 26:58. “My goal is to run a sub-26:30 8K race before this year is over; I would also like to make first team all-conference.” When asked about the top goal he has for his remaining collegiate athletics experience,

Smith quickly replied, “I want our team to qualify for nationals for the first time in Wingate men’s cross country history.” To do so, Wingate must find a way to crack the top three of an extremely competitive Southeast Region. The Bulldogs have floated around the top 10 in regional rankings over the years. Wingate also must continue to close the gap on the stronghold that Mars Hill currently has in the South Atlantic Conference as the Lions have captured 13 straight conference titles. Regardless of the youth on this year’s team, Smith sees a bright future ahead for Wingate’s cross country team. “I’m excited about our team because I think it’s going to be a great year, possibly the greatest year in Wingate men’s cross country history,” said Smith. “The good news is that it’s only going to get better in the next two to three years, and even after that, as we are putting in the foundation that will put Wingate cross country on the regional map.”

The last time the Wingate women’s soccer team defeated Catawba, George W. Bush was in his first term as President of the United States, YouTube wasn’t even created and the Wingate University graduating class of 2011 were in the seventh grade. In 2001, Wingate broke a nine year, 11-match, win-less streak against Catawba with a hard fought 2-1 victory Monday night. With the victory, Wingate is currently 4-1-3 on the season and 2-0-1 in the South Atlantic Conference. With the win, the Bulldogs move into second place in the SAC. The Bulldogs will play at home again Tuesday night against Lees-McRae at 7 p.m. “I’ve never been so excited after a win in my life,” said junior forward Liz Kinney. “Every single game that I’ve played against them we’ve been unlucky in some way. We would hit the post, but still have an empty net, or else something strange would happen and we’d lose. Tonight things went right.” The Bulldogs got on the board in the fifth minute of

the match with sophomore midfielder Izabella Miranda’s second goal of the season. A wide open Miranda took a Kelly Adams pass and buried the ball in the left side of the net past Catawba keeper Lindsay Webster to give the Bulldogs an early 1-0 lead. Wingate added what would prove to be the game winning goal in the 20-minute with freshman defender Chelsey Horan’s second goal of the

season. “Kelly (Adams) crossed the ball and (Miranda) headed the ball in,” explained Horan. “I trapped the ball with my thigh and shot it in to the bottom left corner.” Kinney felt that the early goals were a big key to the outcome of the match. “We usually have to come from behind, but it’s a lot easier

to play with a lead. There’s less pressure on us.” Catawba would get on the board in the 73-minute with Athena Bless’ fourth goal of the season. Bless’ goal occurred nine seconds after Wingate’s Holly Holdsclaw and Catawba’s Kristen Girardi were ejected from the match. Wingate had a 12-6 shot advantage over the Indians, with five out of Catawba’s six shots coming in the second half. Wingate keeper Miriam Boucher earned her second win of the season, making one save.

Wingate’s Liz Kinney dribbles the ball in Wingate’s 2-1 win over Catawba.

Photo by Steven Grandy


Year: SophomoreSport: Cross CountryHometown: Oakboro, N.C. Career Highlights: Running his best high school 5K race of 16:55 at Wendy’s Invitational, running a 26:58 8K at Greater Louisville Classic this past weekend, and advanced to the final eight of NCHSAA 2-A individual tennis championship Best Advice Heard: “ Find a way, and make it happen”-Dr. Dennis Johnson Who I Would Have Dinner with: Bernard Lagat

Athlete SpotlightAndrew Smith

Daniel SmithStaff Writer

Streak snapped! Women’s soccer tops Catawba for first time since 2001



Most athletes tell how they have loved their sport since a very young age. For the men’s cross country athlete Andrew Smith, running was something that grew on him as he entered high school. After experiencing running solely as a means of conditioning or punishment while playing soccer, basketball and baseball in youth leagues growing up, Smith first tried running as a sport when a friend asked him to go to cross country practice with him prior to their freshman year of high school. Seeing cross country as a good way to get in shape for basketball, his sport of choice at the time, Andrew tagged along and made many new friends while learning the sport of cross country. It wouldn’t be until later, however, that running would become a priority. Things went well on the hardwood during his first two years of high school; Smith was even called up to the varsity basketball team midway through his sophomore year.

Despite his success in basketball, Andrew chose to give up the sport prior to his junior season after his passion grew for cross country and tennis. He was able to devote the winter months training and conditioning for those sports. By focusing on running and playing tennis, Smith was able to lead his tennis team at West Stanly High to its first ever state-playoff dual team victory as a junior and then helped his cross country team to a runner-up finish at the 2A state championship meet during his senior season. After being the lone freshman on a senior-laden team in 2009, Smith is now a seasoned veteran compared to the youth on the 2010 men’s cross country team. At the Greater Louisville Classic this past weekend, Smith set a personal record 8K time of 26:58. “My goal is to run a sub-26:30 8K race before this year is over; I would also like to make first team all-conference.” When asked about the top goal he has for his remaining collegiate athletics experience,

Smith quickly replied, “I want our team to qualify for nationals for the first time in Wingate men’s cross country history.” To do so, Wingate must find a way to crack the top three of an extremely competitive Southeast Region. The Bulldogs have floated around the top 10 in regional rankings over the years. Wingate also must continue to close the gap on the stronghold that Mars Hill currently has in the South Atlantic Conference as the Lions have captured 13 straight conference titles. Regardless of the youth on this year’s team, Smith sees a bright future ahead for Wingate’s cross country team. “I’m excited about our team because I think it’s going to be a great year, possibly the greatest year in Wingate men’s cross country history,” said Smith. “The good news is that it’s only going to get better in the next two to three years, and even after that, as we are putting in the foundation that will put Wingate cross country on the regional map.”

The last time the Wingate women’s soccer team defeated Catawba, George W. Bush was in his first term as President of the United States, YouTube wasn’t even created and the Wingate University graduating class of 2011 were in the seventh grade. In 2001, Wingate broke a nine year, 11-match, win-less streak against Catawba with a hard fought 2-1 victory Monday night. With the victory, Wingate is currently 4-1-3 on the season and 2-0-1 in the South Atlantic Conference. With the win, the Bulldogs move into second place in the SAC. The Bulldogs will play at home again Tuesday night against Lees-McRae at 7 p.m. “I’ve never been so excited after a win in my life,” said junior forward Liz Kinney. “Every single game that I’ve played against them we’ve been unlucky in some way. We would hit the post, but still have an empty net, or else something strange would happen and we’d lose. Tonight things went right.” The Bulldogs got on the board in the fifth minute of

the match with sophomore midfielder Izabella Miranda’s second goal of the season. A wide open Miranda took a Kelly Adams pass and buried the ball in the left side of the net past Catawba keeper Lindsay Webster to give the Bulldogs an early 1-0 lead. Wingate added what would prove to be the game winning goal in the 20-minute with freshman defender Chelsey Horan’s second goal of the

season. “Kelly (Adams) crossed the ball and (Miranda) headed the ball in,” explained Horan. “I trapped the ball with my thigh and shot it in to the bottom left corner.” Kinney felt that the early goals were a big key to the outcome of the match. “We usually have to come from behind, but it’s a lot easier

to play with a lead. There’s less pressure on us.” Catawba would get on the board in the 73-minute with Athena Bless’ fourth goal of the season. Bless’ goal occurred nine seconds after Wingate’s Holly Holdsclaw and Catawba’s Kristen Girardi were ejected from the match. Wingate had a 12-6 shot advantage over the Indians, with five out of Catawba’s six shots coming in the second half. Wingate keeper Miriam Boucher earned her second win of the season, making one save.

Wingate’s Liz Kinney dribbles the ball in Wingate’s 2-1 win over Catawba.

Photo by Steven Grandy

SportsThursday, October 7, 2010 9

Steven Grandy Sports Editor

Football Gameday Wingate University Bulldogs (2-2, 0-1) at Carson-Newman College Eagles (3-2, 1-0) Oct 8, 2010; 3 p.m.Burke-Tarr Stadium, Jefferson City Tenn.

Last Season Carson-Newman running back Buck Wakefield set a single game school record in yards with 303 and scored two touchdowns as the Eagles demolished Wingate 45-7. Last Week Wingate lost its South Atlantic Conference opener to Catawba 35-28. Carson-New-man defeated Brevard 35-17. Who has the edge? When Wingate has the ball Despite the loss last Saturday to Catawba, Wing-ate still managed to rack up almost 400 yards of offense. Cody Haffly threw for 316 yards in a career high 50 attempts. Wingate running back Nelson Woods had 82 yards and one touchdown. Haffly is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, but if he keeps averaging more than 35 passing attempts per game, opposing teams will work to shut this down. Woods has tied the school record in rushing touchdowns with 30. Carson-Newman’s defense has had equal opportunity on both the pass on run, surrendering an average of 337.4 yards per game. Advantage: Wingate When Carson-Newman has the ball With both Alex Good and Buck Wakefield graduating, the Eagles Veer offense has a lot of new parts. Doug Belk takes over as the quarterback while Nate Inman is the starting


running back. Inman has aver-aged 78 yards per game, while backup running back Brandon Baker has averaged 71. Belk is also a running threat. The Bulldog defense needs to play assignment football and keep their eyes on Belk, Inman and Baker. Quarterback Doug Belk is a converted wide reciever and his stats show it: 26 comple-tions in 53 attempts with one touchdown and three intercep-tions. The Bulldog defense has been good at shutting down the opposing ground attack in the first four games, allowing less than an average of 100 yards. This offense is not built to come back from a large deficit, so turnovers, containment of the running game and a little early help from the offense will be important in this one. Advan-tage: Even Special Teams Wingate blocked two punts in last week’s game against Catawba, giving them three on the season. Return man Perry Floyd will be countered by Carson-Newman punter Chris Jones, who has five punts for 50 yards or more. Wingate catches a break as Carson-Newman starting kicker and 2009 second team All-SAC placekicker Carlos Lopez is out for the season with a knee injury. Floyd has yet to have a touchdown on a kickoff or punt return this season. Saturday would be a good time for the first. Advantage: Even Intangibles 21-1. That is Carson-New-man’s record against Wing-

ate, with the Bulldogs only win coming at home in 1995. Burke-Tarr Stadium is one of the toughest places to play in all of college football, the Ea-gles are 77-4 there since 1993. This year’s Carson-Newman team isn’t as dominant in past years, as they lost to a UNCP Pembroke team that Wing-ate beat the previous week. Two years ago Wingate was up 27-14 at halftime in Jeffer-son City only to see the Eagles come back and steal the game, 35-33. I don’t think anyone who remains from that year has forgotten about that game. The Bulldogs are coming off of a loss to Catawba, with the knowledge that another defeat would all but end their confer-ence title and playoff hopes. Motivation should not be an issue. Advantage: Even Prediction This is the game that many Wingate fans have been looking toward to since the schedule was released in the spring. Carson-Newman was one of the top four teams in Division II last year but has a long way to go in order to reach the domi-nance of last season. Wingate has the talent to beat the Eagles this season. They will need to win this and the remaining games to make the playoffs. The biggest opponent Wingate will face may not be the one on the field, but the one inside their heads. They will beat both Saturday.Wingate 35, Carson-Newman 31

Bulldogs fall to Catawba in conference opener

Catawba wide-reciever Brandon Bunn broke a 42 year-old record for touchtown receptions in a game Saturday. Unfortunately for Wingate, Bunn’s record came against them during a 35-28 loss. With a 21-7 lead and only a few seconds to go in the first half, Catawba Head Coach Chip Hester put in backup quarterback Daniel Griffith to attempt a Hail Mary pass. Griffith’s pass was nearly picked off by two Wingate defenders, but Catawba receiver Brandon Bunn made the catch inside the five yard line, snuck the ball inside the pylon and shocked the Bulldogs to give the Indians a 28-7 lead heading into halftime. It was Bunn’s third touchdown of the first half.“It was a good play by them,” said Wingate Head Coach Joe Reich after the game. “(Bunn) snuck out from behind. We got a bit greedy going for the interception and the ball fell in between our guys.” Bunn would factor in another deciding play of the game late in the fourth quarter. Facing a key 3rd and 1 with 2:10 remaining in the game, Catawba quarterback Patrick Dennis found Bunn for a 46 yard gain down to the Wingate 23. The Indians would then run out the clock to end the game.

“I felt like that and the Hail Mary were the plays of the game,” said Reich. It was a gutsy play call by (Hester). We had all the momentum at that point, but they took it back.” Catawba took a 7-0 lead on its first play from scrimmage when Dennis found Bunn streaking down the right sidelines for a 74-yard score. Wingate responded with a Cody Haffly touchdown pass to Delric Ellington to tie the game at 7. Bunn scored his second

touchdown of the afternoon three plays later to give Catawba a 14-7 lead. Following a trade of touchdowns at the start of the second half to make the score 35-14 in favor of the Indians, Wingate began a furious comeback aided by strong special teams play. Josh Clawson blocked a punt and Timmy Rogers scooped up the football for an 18 yard return.. “(Rogers) is a tremendous talent,” said Reich. “He can step in and make big plays on special teams and on defense. We needed someone to do that and he did both today.” Wingate added Haffly’s second passing touchdown, this time to Chris Bowden, with 5:28 to play to pull within seven, but wouldn’t get any closer.

Wingate wide receiver Perry Floyd runs after a catch in Catawba’s 35-28 win on Saturday in Irwin Belk Stadium.



1. Wingate freshman Timmy Rogers named SAC Special Teams Player of the Week Rogers, a freshman out of Sumter, S.C., earns the award after returning a blocked punt 18 yards for a touchdown and blocking another punt. It is Rogers’ first time winning the award. 2. Men’s and women’s soccer wins matches against Catawba The women’s team broke a nine year, 11 match losing streak to the Indians with a 2-1 victory on Monday night. Sophomore Izabella Miranda was named South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week. The men’s team beat Catawba 2-0 on the road. Both teams will play at home next week. 3. Baseball playoffs start this week. After 162 games, the baseball season is down to its final eight teams, which begin the Divisional round Wednesday and Thursday. In the American League, the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers remain. In the National League, its the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies. 4. Pittsburgh Pirates fire manager John Russell After losing 299 games in three season, Pirates manager John Russell was fired Monday. While Russell was a good teacher of the game, never argued any calls and left his pitcher in to bat despite being down by five runs. I don’t mind seeing Russell go, but getting rid of an owner who invests profits in his struggling ski resort instead of his ballclub would be better. 5. Fall Break has arrived! Wingate students and professors will get a well deserved four day break starting on Saturday. The Triangle staff will also take a break, with the next issue coming out on October 21.

1. Tropical Storm Nicole floods parts of North Carolina Prayers go out to those who were affected by Tropical Storm Nicole last week. Eight people lost their lives in the storm, including five in a car accident in the eastern part of the state after they ran off the road and into a canal. While the rain was beneficial for Union County, other parts of North Carolina received large amounts of rain and are still underwater. 2. Tennessee loses to LSU after having too many men on field For 120 Division I football teams, only 11 players can be on the field at once. Apparently the University of Tennessee is exempt, or so they thought. The Vols lost 16-14 to LSU after having 13 men on the field on the final play of the game. Tennessee stopped LSU initially, but when the play was redone with both teams having 11 players, LSU scored the game winning touchdown. 3. New York Giant running back Ahmad Bradshaw fumbles on one-yard line after watching himself on scoreboard This makes a lot of sense. Bradshaw was on his way to the endzone, with no one to beat, when he glanced up at the scoreboard at the new Meadowlands Stadium to watch himself run. Bradshaw’s hot dogging allowed Chicago Bears cornerback Zach Bowman to catch him from behind and strip the ball, costing the Giants a touchdown. I wonder if Bradshaw watched the replay on the scoreboard or if he looked away. 4. Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleader gets fired after protecting boyfriend from ex lover. Mackenzie Putnel’s boyfriend: Jags wideout Kassim Osgood. Putnel’s ex showed up in a mask at her house and told Putnel and Osgood to remain quiet. Putnel grabbed a firearm and had a shootout with her ex while Osgood escaped. No one was hurt, but Putnel lost her job since its against the rules to date players. 5. Man arrested after stealing 338 Red Box DVD’s A Creedmoor, N.C. man was arrested over the weekend after breaking into several Red Box machines and stealing the DVD’s, which were worth an estimated $3,500. I guess he had to have all of the copies of Letters to Juliet for himself.


High Five

LOW FIVEVolleyball sweeps Rams for lucky 13th win of seasonTriangle News Services

Answer to last week’s question: Boise State’s last home loss came to Washington State in 2001.

Members of the women’s volleyball team huddle up during a recent match against Flagler

Photo courtesy of Darcy Duncan

The Wingate University Bulldogs claimed a 3-0 win over the Rams of Winston-Salem State University in NCAA Division II volleyball action Tuesday night in Cuddy Arena. Wingate won by scores of 25-19, 25-11 and 25-8 to improve to 13-1 overall. The Bulldogs have now won 13 consecutive matches; they are 113-7 overall since the start of the 2007 season, good for a Division II-best .941 winning percentage. Freshman outside hitter Cory McGowan led the Wingate attack with 13 kills, while adding five digs and hitting .417 on the night. Redshirt freshman outside hitter Anna Hilton made the most of her 10 swings on the night, with nine kills and zero errors for a .900 hitting percentage. A kill from Allen, followed by an ace from Harris gave the Rams a 9-5 lead in the first set. Wingate responded with a 7-3 run to tie the set at 12. The ‘Dogs took a 21-16 lead, thanks to a kill from freshman middle blocker Kayla Osterhus and a Bloemer ace. A Hilton kill made it 24-18, while Billo

capped the first set with a kill. Wingate used an 8-0 run to take a 16-7 lead in the second set. Senior middle blocker Stormi Gale got it started with a kill and added three consecutive aces in the spurt. Bloemer and Willis capped the run with a block. A 5-0 run put the Bulldogs on top 21-9. McGowan got it started with a

kill, while sophomore outside hitter Katie Handy capped it with a block. A kill from Handy made it 24-11, while Billo finished the frame with a kill. The

Bulldogs jumped out to a 12-3 lead in the third frame.

McGowan had three kills and an ace in the early stretch, while Hilton added two kills and three blocks. Back-to-back McGowan kills gave Wingate a 16-5 advantage. The Bulldogs went on top 24-8 on a pair of Hilton kills. Willis finished the match with a kill. The ‘Dogs hit .520 in the final frame, with 15 kills and only two errors in 25 attempts. Wingate returns to action Friday night, hosting Newberry College at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs will host Anderson University Saturday at 12 noon and Montevallo Saturday at 4 p.m.


1. Wingate freshman Timmy Rogers named SAC Special Teams Player of the Week Rogers, a freshman out of Sumter, S.C., earns the award after returning a blocked punt 18 yards for a touchdown and blocking another punt. It is Rogers’ first time winning the award. 2. Men’s and women’s soccer wins matches against Catawba The women’s team broke a nine year, 11 match losing streak to the Indians with a 2-1 victory on Monday night. Sophomore Izabella Miranda was named South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week. The men’s team beat Catawba 2-0 on the road. Both teams will play at home next week. 3. Baseball playoffs start this week. After 162 games, the baseball season is down to its final eight teams, which begin the Divisional round Wednesday and Thursday. In the American League, the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers remain. In the National League, its the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies. 4. Pittsburgh Pirates fire manager John Russell After losing 299 games in three season, Pirates manager John Russell was fired Monday. While Russell was a good teacher of the game, never argued any calls and left his pitcher in to bat despite being down by five runs. I don’t mind seeing Russell go, but getting rid of an owner who invests profits in his struggling ski resort instead of his ballclub would be better. 5. Fall Break has arrived! Wingate students and professors will get a well deserved four day break starting on Saturday. The Triangle staff will also take a break, with the next issue coming out on October 21.

1. Tropical Storm Nicole floods parts of North Carolina Prayers go out to those who were affected by Tropical Storm Nicole last week. Eight people lost their lives in the storm, including five in a car accident in the eastern part of the state after they ran off the road and into a canal. While the rain was beneficial for Union County, other parts of North Carolina received large amounts of rain and are still underwater. 2. Tennessee loses to LSU after having too many men on field For 120 Division I football teams, only 11 players can be on the field at once. Apparently the University of Tennessee is exempt, or so they thought. The Vols lost 16-14 to LSU after having 13 men on the field on the final play of the game. Tennessee stopped LSU initially, but when the play was redone with both teams having 11 players, LSU scored the game winning touchdown. 3. New York Giant running back Ahmad Bradshaw fumbles on one-yard line after watching himself on scoreboard This makes a lot of sense. Bradshaw was on his way to the endzone, with no one to beat, when he glanced up at the scoreboard at the new Meadowlands Stadium to watch himself run. Bradshaw’s hot dogging allowed Chicago Bears cornerback Zach Bowman to catch him from behind and strip the ball, costing the Giants a touchdown. I wonder if Bradshaw watched the replay on the scoreboard or if he looked away. 4. Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleader gets fired after protecting boyfriend from ex lover. Mackenzie Putnel’s boyfriend: Jags wideout Kassim Osgood. Putnel’s ex showed up in a mask at her house and told Putnel and Osgood to remain quiet. Putnel grabbed a firearm and had a shootout with her ex while Osgood escaped. No one was hurt, but Putnel lost her job since its against the rules to date players. 5. Man arrested after stealing 338 Red Box DVD’s A Creedmoor, N.C. man was arrested over the weekend after breaking into several Red Box machines and stealing the DVD’s, which were worth an estimated $3,500. I guess he had to have all of the copies of Letters to Juliet for himself.


High Five

LOW FIVEVolleyball sweeps Rams for lucky 13th win of seasonTriangle News Services

Answer to last week’s question: Boise State’s last home loss came to Washington State in 2001.

Members of the women’s volleyball team huddle up during a recent match against Flagler

Photo courtesy of Darcy Duncan

The Wingate University Bulldogs claimed a 3-0 win over the Rams of Winston-Salem State University in NCAA Division II volleyball action Tuesday night in Cuddy Arena. Wingate won by scores of 25-19, 25-11 and 25-8 to improve to 13-1 overall. The Bulldogs have now won 13 consecutive matches; they are 113-7 overall since the start of the 2007 season, good for a Division II-best .941 winning percentage. Freshman outside hitter Cory McGowan led the Wingate attack with 13 kills, while adding five digs and hitting .417 on the night. Redshirt freshman outside hitter Anna Hilton made the most of her 10 swings on the night, with nine kills and zero errors for a .900 hitting percentage. A kill from Allen, followed by an ace from Harris gave the Rams a 9-5 lead in the first set. Wingate responded with a 7-3 run to tie the set at 12. The ‘Dogs took a 21-16 lead, thanks to a kill from freshman middle blocker Kayla Osterhus and a Bloemer ace. A Hilton kill made it 24-18, while Billo

capped the first set with a kill. Wingate used an 8-0 run to take a 16-7 lead in the second set. Senior middle blocker Stormi Gale got it started with a kill and added three consecutive aces in the spurt. Bloemer and Willis capped the run with a block. A 5-0 run put the Bulldogs on top 21-9. McGowan got it started with a

kill, while sophomore outside hitter Katie Handy capped it with a block. A kill from Handy made it 24-11, while Billo finished the frame with a kill. The

Bulldogs jumped out to a 12-3 lead in the third frame.

McGowan had three kills and an ace in the early stretch, while Hilton added two kills and three blocks. Back-to-back McGowan kills gave Wingate a 16-5 advantage. The Bulldogs went on top 24-8 on a pair of Hilton kills. Willis finished the match with a kill. The ‘Dogs hit .520 in the final frame, with 15 kills and only two errors in 25 attempts. Wingate returns to action Friday night, hosting Newberry College at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs will host Anderson University Saturday at 12 noon and Montevallo Saturday at 4 p.m.

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Basketball teams to make 2010 debut at Midnight MadnessSteven Grandy Sports Editor

Midnight Madness. Those two words together spell the end of the off-season for college basketball fans. After a number of years without a Midnight Madness event at Wingate, midnight will be a time to celebrate from Oct. 14-15. Dr. Christi DeWaele, assistant professor of sports sciences, is having one of her classes, the 1 p.m. Sport Facilities class, host this year’s event. Doors to Cuddy Arena will be open at 10:45 p.m. on Oct. 14, with a three-on-three basketball tournament beginning at 11 p.m. The tournament, which will cost $1 per person, $3 per team, to play, will run until 11:45. The winning teams will get free pizza. At midnight on Oct. 15, the men’s and women’s basketball teams will make their 2010 debuts. The men’s team will have a dunking and three-point shooting contest, while the women’s team will participate in a to-be-announced activity. The first 175 students will

Men’s soccer earns physical win over Catawba

Cross Country posts solid results in Louisville

Triangle News Services


The Wingate University cross country teams traveled to the Bluegrass State this weekend to compete in the 2010 Greater Lousiville Classic. The race was held at E.P “Tom” Sawyer State Park, the site of the 2010 NCAA Division II national cross country championship meet. The Bulldogs competed against many Division I teams in what was considered “the largest college meet in the south.” Three different heats ran during the day, with both Wingate teams competing in the second “blue” heat. The men ran first, finishing 33rd out of 34 teams with 903

points, right behind SAC rival Anderson. Sophomore Andrew Smith was the top runner for Wingate at 26:58, finishing 144th overall and beating his previous personal-record 8K time by 58 seconds. Freshmen runners Steve Hammond and Binyam Ateka Belachew finished second and third for the ‘Dogs, respectively, in 27:23 and 28:02. Graduate student R.J. Voetsch ran fourth on the team, crossing at the 28:39 mark; he was followed closely by freshmen James Lawson and Kyle Osburn. In the women’s race, Wingate placed 31st out of 34 teams, totaling 746 points. The

Bulldog women finished two spots in front of conference foe Mars Hill (812 points), while Anderson finished 22nd overall with 497 points. Freshman Keeley Wood continued her recent success by once again placing first for Wingate, running the 5K course in 19:58. Senior Alicia Harbold finished second on the team in 20:52, followed by the freshmen duo of Brianna Stevens and Taylor Varnadoe. Sophomore Melanie Wollenberg rounded out the top-five for the Bulldog women by finishing in 21:24. Wingate will compete in the Royal Cross Country Challenge at Queens University on Oct. 15

2009-2010 SAC Freshman of the Year Odell Turn-er grabs a rebound in a game against Armstrong Atlantic State last season.

recieve a free commemorative t-shirt. Music and other entertainment will commence prior to, and in between

games. Prizes will be raffled off throughout the event, which will end around 1 a.m. The Wingate women will open this season at home on Nov. 13 against regional rival Belmont Abbey. The men’s team will begin the season two days later at Armstrong Atlantic State.


The Wingate men’s soccer team had two games sched-uled for last week, but Tropical Storm Nicole postponed their match against Catawba until Monday, and cancelled their match against Barton. When the Bulldogs and In-dians finally played their South Atlantic Conference match Monday night, they did so in an intense and spirited affair, with the Bulldogs earning a 2-0 victory. The two teams combined for 35 fouls and seven yellow cards.Wingate junior midfielder Paul Gallagher and Catawba’s start-ing goalkeeper Luke McCarthy, collided in the 40 minute and left the match. After a scoreless first half in which the Bulldogs outshot the Indians 13-2, Wingate’s senior

midfielder, Jamie McKenna, broke the tie with his sixth goal of the season in the 51 minute. McKenna beat goalkeeper Evan Harvey on a rebound from a Luke Mulholland cross. “We weren’t concerned about being tied at halftime,” said Mulholland. “We had been battering them with shots and it was only a matter of time before we found the back of the net. As soon as we scored, we knew that the game would get a lot easier.” McKenna added an insur-ance goal in the 73 minute off of sophomore defender Cory McCollum’s free kick. Wing-ate goalkeeper Joey Calandra recorded his 13 collegiate shutout. Calandra recorded one save. “The keys to our win (Mon-day) was playing our own

game, working hard throughout the match, doing our jobs and taking care of the little things,” said Mulholland. Mulholland feels that the momentum from the win will carry into upcoming matches. The Bulldogs played at New-berry on Wednesday and will play at Brevard on Saturday. “This win has set us up for a potential good week in the sense of getting into some good form and winning games on the bounce. As long as we take things a game at a time, do the simple things and work hard for every game then everything else should take care of itself.” Wingate will return to Pride Park on Wednesday night against Belmont Abbey at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs next con-ference match will be Oct. 16 against Carson-Newman.

FeaturesThursday, October 7, 2010

Class: SeniorMost people don’t know: I love to go

fishing.Favorite place: My family’s lake house.

Hometown: Albemarle, NC

Who I Would Have DInner With: Either Jeff Dunham or Isaac

Mizrahi. Favorite Quote: “Anyone can give up; it’s the easiest thing in the world

to do. But to hold it together when ev-eryone else would

understand if you fell apart, that is true

strength.”

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A day in the life of... A Wingate Firefighter

Samantha BareEditor-in-Chief At 3:30 a.m., the fire alarm in Cannon Residence Hall goes off. Residents grudgingly trudge out of the building and complain as they wait for the firefighters to clear the build-ing. Residents don’t see any smoke and figure an aban-doned plugged-in straightener is the culprit. Wingate volunteer firefight-ers, however, don’t see it that way. “We come off the truck each time like it’s the real deal,” Fire Chief Travis Stegall said. “We consider everything a true emergency until we can deter-mine that it’s not.” One of those real deal situations occurred recently at Helms Residence Hall. “The water heater malfunctioned, causing a fire that was confined to the heater itself. Smoke was showing from the second floor when we arrived,” said Stegall. And while that fire was quickly extinguished, firefight-ers planned for the worst on the way there. They always plan for the worst. Their mental-ity is such that the conditions don’t worsen once they arrive on scene. Stegall said, “We hope that when we pull up and get out of our trucks that that’s the worst it’s going to be. We

want it to improve while we’re there.” So while Cannon residents may know it’s just a straight-ener or burnt popcorn drag-ging them out of bed, Wingate firefighters are always prepared for the ‘just-in-case.’ They even have equipment on their trucks specific to high-rise buildings, such as in Jefferson.

False Alarms Of the total calls the depart-ment receives each year, about 40% of those are fire-related calls, as opposed to medical emergencies. Out of that 40%, between 20-30% are false alarms, like the hair straighten-ers. “We don’t mind going on false alarms,” said Stegall. “I’d rather it be that that be some-thing that we didn’t get called out for.” What firefighters do mind are the people who draw resources away from those in actual emergencies. “It costs a lot for stupid people, like the ones that set off fire extinguish-ers, and it takes money away from people who need it,” Stegall said. It costed an average of $315 per run last year for fuel, manpower and supplies. When firefighters respond to cases

where fire extinguishers are set off for fun, that costs time and resources. “People don’t think about how much it costs when people act stupid,” said Stegall.

Homegrown Heroes The only thing more familiar around Wingate’s campus and community than John Mangum is the smile lighting up his face. While Mangum retired last year from Wingate University, that smile is constantly visible in the community. A firefighter since 1968, Mangum can’t stay away from the department. He first joined following in the footsteps of his mentor, the fire chief at the time. “He was a great teacher for the things that I’ve encountered in life. He had a great love for his fellow man,” Mangum said. Mangum still goes out to fight fires, but has also taken on other du-ties as well, including working with the accounting system and managing the department scrapbooks. “This is something I haven’t been able to get out of my sys-tem,” said Mangum. “Nor do I want to.” That’s something in which Mangum’s fellow firefighters can easily relate. For many of them, they grew up around firefighting. Firefighter Dan Hooker is a third generation

Photos courtesy of Travis Stegall

firefighter. Stegall’s brother, Blair, is a captain at the volun-teer department also. That’s typical for firefighters. “Typi-cally once you get into it, it stays in your blood,” Chief Stegall said. While firefighting courses throughout these men’s blood, they’re all quick to mention it’s not something meant for everybody. “We’re just ordinary men put into extraordinary situa-tions,” said firefighter Ryan Moore. “It’s something we’re made for.” Moore said one of their most important duties is remembering citizens’ emo-tional needs. “On medical calls, we help calm patients and remember to help them with the small stuff, like locking the front door for them or taking care of their pets for a while if we need to.” Mangum also takes this role seriously. “Sometimes it’s not what we do medically, but emotionally … I don’t get joy out of seeing people hurt, but I enjoy helping them. That’s what we’re here for, to help each other.”

What Do They Do All Day? One of Stegall’s favor-ite parts about the Wingate volunteer fire department is the diversity of people who

work there. He also works at a career fire department in Monroe, but the majority of volunteers have other day jobs. “There’s everyone from people who work at hospitals to bank-ers, construction workers and sound technicians,” he said. Last year the station re-sponded to 814 calls. When a call comes in, it is transmitted to the firefighters’ pagers and those who are able to respond, do. “We did not have a call that was not responded to,” said Mangum. Firefighters train an aver-age of 100 hours a year doing various exercises. They also participate in “tabletop” train-ings, which Stegall described as “going through scenario-based training.” It allows firefighters to take a step back from the action and assess fire situations from the classroom. Firefighters are required to have North Carolina Firefighter 1 training, which constitutes about 16 different classes, Ste-gall said. Since all firefighters must be trained for fire, rescue and medical, they also attend “con-ed” training, or medical based training, once a month.

Wingate volunteer firefighters battle a house fire in May.

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series. I will get to spend an entire day as a firefighter and share that experience with you! Be on the lookout for part two, coming soon.

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Student Spotlight:Lizzy Underwood

Class: SeniorMost people don’t know: I love to go

fishing.Favorite place: My family’s lake house.

Hometown: Albemarle, NC

Who I Would Have DInner With: Either Jeff Dunham or Isaac

Mizrahi. Favorite Quote: “Anyone can give up; it’s the easiest thing in the world

to do. But to hold it together when ev-eryone else would

understand if you fell apart, that is true

strength.”

Photo by Emily Parrish


Lizzy Underwood special-izes in choices. Not content with pursuing only one course of study, Underwood chose mathematics as a major and biology and accounting for mi-nors. She comes from a family of mathematicians, including a sister who teaches math at West Stanly High School; how-ever, she initially leaned toward becoming a dosimetrist. “I had an internship at Stanly Regional Medical Cen-ter in the Cancer Treatment Center last semester because I was considering becoming a dosimetrist (the person who calculates radiation dosages for cancer patients),” she said. Now however, she hopes to find a spring internship at an accounting firm. At this point, she thinks she wants to be an accounting professor, and is planning on obtaining her Master’s of Ac-counting from Wingate. From there, she plans on attending a different school to earn her Ph.D. in accounting. No matter where her career path leads her, Underwood’s ultimate goal in life is, “to be successful and happy.” Underwood has several choices when it comes to being happy, as well. She admit-ted that she cannot complete a paper or tough homework assignment without Sundrop. If that doesn’t do the trick, Underwood finds solace in Tar-get and Starbucks, two major selling points that brought her

to Wingate. The nearest ones to her hometown of Albemarle, N.C. are over 45 minutes away. The size of Wingate also lured Underwood in. “It was between Wingate and Chapel Hill but I didn’t really like Chapel Hill’s cobblestone side-walks (and how likely I was to fall because of them) and how spaced out the campus was, so Wingate seemed like a much better fit for me,” she said. Underwood has gotten as much out of her Wingate experience as she can, and not just academically. She took the opportunity to embark on a W’International trip, and visited Germany and the Neth-erlands this past May. “On my trip, [fellow classmate Ed Trussell] and I got dropped off by the transport bus at the im-migration office instead of the baggage claim,” she said. “After many small elevators and trying to read signs that were in every language but English, we FINALLY found the group…30 minutes later.” While at Wingate, Under-wood has made a lasting im-pact on her peers. Chemistry students look to her wide-eyed and frazzled and come out of tutoring sessions soothed by her positive attitude and gentle guidance. She spends an average of 12 hours per week tutoring various subjects, especially chemistry. Underwood’s positivity stems from a certain mantra she follows, “Just focus on stay-ing one up on what used to get you down.”

PHOTOS of the Week

The Bulldogs may not have won their game last week against Catawba, with a score of 35-28, but the half-time show was pretty exciting! Below are some highlights of the half-time program.

For more on what Victor is up to in this photo, check out page 15!

Photos by Samantha Bare

Batonists perform with the Wingate Pep Band at last week’s halftime show. The girls brought on the heat with fire-lit batons.

The Wingate Volleyball team was recognized during the half-time program for their All-Americans, several consecutive SAC wins and a Sweet 16 spot at Regionals.

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Joseph PittmanStaff Writer

When talking with wellness coordinator Michelle Harkins, you quickly learn that wellness and healthy living is truly a lifestyle. Harkins, the faculty well-ness coordinator and adjunct professor of PE 101, is a native of Michigan and is a Michigan State University graduate. She moved to North Carolina after obtaining her position at Wing-ate two years ago. Her hobbies include many fitness-related activities. However, she con-siders running to be first and foremost. When asked what motivated her to pursue a healthy lifestyle, she cited two specific instances. The first being that at the age of 20, she was diagnosed with asthma, but after diligent work she now has a better lung ca-pacity than most. The second was coaching an older adult who had been diagnosed with diabetes. Har-kins helped that individual lose 50 pounds which caused the diabetes to regress. This was something she found to be very rewarding. Harkins wants to stress the message to students that, “Healthy living is easier than

you think.” She added, “It’s common sense practices and consumption of things in mod-eration.” She also warns people not to become influenced by the models they see on television or in magazines. “They have a team of doctors and nutrition-ists working behind the scene to keep them that thin, some-thing that is not realistic,” said Harkins. “Wellness doesn’t have to be expensive,” Harkins said. She suggested doing exercises that don’t require gym mem-berships, such as body weight exercises, push-ups, sit-ups, dips or squats in 10-minute increments. Parking farther away from your intended destination is also beneficial to your health. “These things are just as benefi-cial to your health and wellness as spending hours in the gym.” A motivated Harkins would like to own a fitness center-some day, which would help her reach her ultimate goal of “helping other people.” When asked what her legacy might be, Harkins reiterated her point that healthy living is a lifestyle. She makes the case that the majority of healthy living is mental. “You have to be mentally prepared to even attempt to exercise, or eat healthy.” Harkins leaves students with the fact that “we should be con-scious of what we eat and make every attempt to exercise. But if circumstances cause us to fall short, we should be mentally aware enough to know that it’s not the end of the world. The purpose of healthy living is that you will have another day to work toward your goals.”

Faculty Focus:Michelle Harkins

Carina HernandezStaff Writer

Wingate University has many organizations that help students become involved on campus. Yet, there is a new or-ganization on campus. Students have probably seen the name P.E.A.C.E club around campus along with events hosted by the club. P.E.A.C.E., or Peers Enthusi-astic About Cultural Education, is a cultural awareness club that helps make the students aware of people of different backgrounds and cultures. Leslie Baxter, the president of the new club is very excited about this year since the club has many events to help pro-mote cultural awareness. “Our number one goal is to educate and enlighten,” said Senior Les-lie Baxter. This past week the club host-ed an event to celebrate Latin American Heritage Month. “We

Student Org. Schmorgesborg!Celebrating student organizations on campus:

P.E.A.C.E.tested the geographic knowl-edge of the students by having them identify different Latin American countries on a map. Along with this we gave out fact sheets about Latin Amer-ica,” Baxter explained. Baxter also said they will have another event to end Latin American month Oct. 14. Also, the club is planning on bringing in the Charlotte Salsa dance group that will enter-tain Wingate with traditional dances from numerous Latin American countries. “It will be very fun and entertaining as well as enlightening,” said Baxter. Freshman Stephanie Canales said that enjoys the club as well. “I love the fact that it’s aimed to raise awareness of international issues rather than just local ones. I joined be-cause some of my friends were involved and I thought that it would be a great way to meet new people and learn about

other cultures.” The club has many freshmen enthusiastic about spreading P.E.A.C.E on campus as well as learning about different cultures. The club hopes that every Wingate student will come to realize that the Wingate campus is comprised of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and back-grounds that make the campus unique. The main goal for P.E.A.C.E. is to be the organization on campus that everyone enjoys being apart of. The club wel-comes and encourages diversity and learning and hope to make a difference in the community. In October, the P.E.A.C.E club will be celebrating German Heritage Month and encour-ages everyone to take part in its celebration. P.E.A.C.E meets every Thursday at 6 pm in Helms Form for any student interested in the club..

Photo by Mike ShawFrom left to right: Stephanie Canales, Cynthia Hampton, Sandhya Nair, Johnston Bay, Alex Tai Laing, Ryan Allen and Carina Hernandez are members of the P.E.A.C.E. organization on campus. This past week they hosted an event to celebrate Latin American Heritage Month. They tested the geographic knowledge of student particpants by having them identify various Latin American countries on a map.

Photo by Kelsey Trabue

NewsThursday, October 7, 2010 Page 15

Rhonda NaylorStaff Writer

The Friends of the Library have joined together with the Wingate University Board of Visitors, as part of the Wingate Reading Experience, or WiRE. Barbee said, “We are very ex-cited to share this opportunity with the Wingate University Board of Visitors.” This year’s featured text was “Where Am I Wearing?” by Kelsey Timmerman. FOL hosted a luncheon and exclusive book signing with Timmerman during his visit to campus last month. The Friends of the Library (FOL) are here to ensure the needs of students are met through community action, in addition to preserving the his-tory of Wingate University. The organization was first formed to provide additional

funding. In 2001, FOL treasur-er/ex-officio, Amee Odom, re-vitalized the program and it has been going strong ever since. For an annual fee, members are allowed to check out books from the circulating library and utilize the Ethel K. Smith Library. They are also informed of upcoming events. Secretary Luanne Barbee said, “Our members are those who share a literary apprecia-tion and want to preserve and protect the EKS Library.” Once a year, FOL selects a gift to give the EKS Library to improve it for the students themselves. These gifts have included a display case for the Vick Vinegar Bible given by the Vick family, a mural painting and furniture to improve the group study room, the upgrade of the reference department and a monetary donation to the Office of Student Success to aid

students in need of purchasing text books. A 1952 literary map of the United States, given by Wingate alumni and displayed near the reference desk, was also preserved. Another program offered through the FOL is for high school students in the area. Membership is offered to any high school student. The EKS perpetual book sale also benefits the FOL. These books are on the other side of the Vicks Bible and can be purchased at reasonable prices. Due to the generosity of FOL member Mary Louise Little, the FOL assisted in hosting an An-nual Spring Authors Luncheon. This is to highlight authors of interest and bring them to the Wingate community. Barbee said, “These lun-cheons offer a unique one-on-one opportunity to meet and talk to successful authors.”


While making a wish come true is a reward in itself, for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), it’s also a challenge. SAACs in the South Atlantic Conference are competing against each other to raise the most money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. So far this year, Wingate has raised $400, according to SAAC Co-President Becca Bloemer. “We are really trying to in-crease our amount and what we do this year,” Bloemer said. SAAC sponsored a cornhole toss at this weekend’s football game and will sponsor one at the next home game, Oct. 16 against Tusculum. The cheerleaders also pass buckets through the crowd at home games and buckets are set out at the concession stands. Those wanting to contribute money outside of the football

games have several op-tions. Donations can be given to any SAAC representative or be placed in a bucket outside of Rachelle Rostas’s office in the athletic offices reception area in Cannon Complex. SAAC also hosts several fundraising events, mainly in the spring. “Most of our big fundraising events are in the spring because we don’t have the football games which raise the most money,” said Bloemer. Past fundraising events have included cookouts, sand vol-leyball tournaments and a date auction. The winner of the intra-con-ference competition will receive a trophy and bragging rights at the end of the academic year. The Division II National Student-Athlete Advisory Com-mittee began fundraising for Make-A-Wish in 2003 and has since raised over $765,000 for the foundation, according to ncaa.org.

The Friends of the Library expand campus influence; team up with Board of Visitors


Victor E. Bulldog hoists a megaphone at Saturday’s football game against Catawba to garner support for SAAC’s Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraising efforts. SAAC is competing against other South Atlantic Conference SAACs to raise the most money for the foundation.

SAAC competitionbenefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation

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Kayla WalkerStaff Writer

London is home to some of the world’s finest museums, galleries, theaters and major music corporations. This past summer, it was also home to four Wingate University stu-dents who worked as interns in the health care, entertainment, bio-tech and real estate indus-tries. David Barfield, Breanna McLaren, Aimee Stone and Ivy Ziccarelli had an opportunity to work in their chosen field of in-terest and immerse themselves in British culture. Barfield’s accounting intern-ship for a property develop-ment firm, Londonewcastle, exposed him to London’s dynamic residential real estate market. Londonewcastle builds neigh-borhood apartments, penthous-

es and mixed use developments across Central London. Barfield, an accounting major, had the opportunity to witness the current financial and economic conditions in the UK while working on balance sheet reconciliations, profit and loss statements, updating client’s accounts and writing checks to vendors. “I learned that London is the #1 city for business,” said Barfield. McLaren worked with Global Radio News (GRN) where she handled marketing tasks, edited news reports and wrote articles. GRN is the world’s first ad-hoc professional free-lance news agency, delivering live coverage to websites and radio/TV broadcasters around the world. It helps journalists manage their sales and market-ing through an agency. As a communications major, with an emphasis in public

relations, McLaren had the opportunity to assist journalists and reporters with exposing their materi-als and circulating their comments or inquiries. She interacted with clients like ABC Australia, CBS News, BBC World Service and Fox News. Stone, a chemistry major, interned with Nexus Healthcare, a company that helps businesses follow safety practices to prevent employee sickness and ab-sences. Stone’s job entailed data input, document filing

and visiting the Cambridge Research Institute with one of the nurses. “This was a great experi-

ence for me and something I will remember for a lifetime,” said Stone. Smart Cells International is where Ivy Ziccarelli com-pleted her internship. It is the oldest established umbilical cord stem cell storage company in the UK. Smart Cells collects um-bilical cord blood and cord tissue when a baby is born and stores the stem cells that are found. The cells are used in transplants for treating children with life-threatening illnesses. Ziccarelli processed the cord blood, registered the client’s blood and handled the receipting before it went into the lab. The internship enabled Ziccarelli, a biology major, to work with cutting-edge technology and learn the tremendous benefits of stor-ing a baby’s stem cells.

The students enjoyed their internships as well as their overall experiences in London. “I love traveling, and now that I have spent so much time in the UK I am definitely ready to go to other places,” said Stone, who traveled to Cambridge, Oxford, Brighton, Southern-on-Sea, Stonehenge, Windsor, Bath, Ireland and Wales. She also learned that to understand London’s cur-rent culture, it is important to understand its history and the origin of its customs and its social class. “I learned that by studying and understanding the British culture - how people talk, dress, eat, what they drive, what your garden looks like - you can understand the part of the social hierarchy to which they belong,” she said. “You are born

Summer spent in London givesstudents internship experience

into a class and you will always be identified with that class based on the habits you acquire as a child. Even if you manage to climb the social ladder, peers will still be able to tell that you were not born into their class based on your attitude and mannerisms that you simply cannot cover up.” Barfield is eager for other students to experience an internship abroad. “I strongly encourage others to take op-portunities such as we did,” he said. “It was an excellent expe-rience and I would do it again in a heartbeat.” If any students are inter-ested in internships or studying abroad, contact Sharon Rob-inson at [email protected].

Photo courtesy of Kayla Walker

Photo courtesy of Kayla Walker

Wingate students David Barfield, Breanna McLaren, Ivy Ziccarrelli and Aimee Stone pose in front of the Tower Bridge.

Breanna McLaren, Ivy Ziccarrelli, David Barfield and Aimee Stone pose in front of the London Eye. The four spent time in London over the summer in various intern-ships.

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