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Trumpet Ensemble Competes in National Trumpet Competition

Jonelle Bobak

The Gardner-Webb Trumpet Ensemble is making the trek this week to the National Trumpet Competition at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Faculty, Student and Staff Respond to the Internet Disconnection

Jonelle Bobak and Ellen Laws

Frustration levels of students, faculty, and staff increased on Gardner-Webb’s campus when they experienced the Internet connection was suddenly cut off.
Amidst Hardship, Volleyball to Play Two Pivotal Matches this Weekend

Sthefany Flores

Without the assistance of one of their players, who had to leave due to a family emergency, Gardner-Webb’s Volleyball team will face against two opponents this weekend—Campbell and High Point—on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon respectively.
A New Language and Culture Club Comes to Gardner-Webb

Sthefany Flores

Gardner-Webb has recently added the Japanese Club among its list of approved clubs. The club was jumpstarted when several Japanese students from Chiba University visited Gardner-Webb last year.The welcome party that was given in honor of the students allowed for a group of students interested in Japanese culture to gather.
A Young Athlete's Road to Nationals

Sthefany Flores

Gardner-Webb women’s soccer goalkeeper, Patricia Yordan Santiago, participated in Puerto Rico’s Under 20 2015 National Soccer Team in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) championship this summer.
Bulldogs Bring Diverse Talents to the Stage

Sthefany Flores

Gardner-Webb’s Student Alumni Association hosted its first “Bulldogs got Talent” event on Oct. 8 replacing the annual “Battle of the Bands.”
From Spain to the South-Students Study Abroad at GWU

Sthefany Flores

International students Sophia Buchó and Irene Carretero are studying at Gardner-Webb for the fall semester to meet the requirements for their education majors in their home school, Universidad de León in Spain.
Fudge Competition Raises Money for Charlee Rae

Sthefany Flores

Lorene Pagcaliwagan, associate professor of French and Spanish, and Andrew Bradshaw, academic advisor, faced off in a friendly competition to determine who makes the best fudge.
Gardner-Webb Theatre Presents Its First Play of the Season

Sthefany Flores

Theatre goers filled Gardner Webb’s Millennium Playhouse with anticipation as they waited for “The Children’s Hour” to officially open on Friday Oct. 2.Directed by Christopher Nelson, “The Children’s Hour” is a riveting drama based on the lives of two teachers, Martha and Karen, played by Madison Wait and Rachel Sedota respectively. Their lives take a turn when Mary, played by Holly Strother, spins a vast web of lies against the two teachers.
GWU Hosts High School Play Festival, Promotes Theatre Arts

Sthefany Flores

Gardner-Webb opened its doors to 12 high schools for the annual North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC) High School Play Festival on Nov. 6 and 7. High school theatre groups presented their 45 minute theatre productions, and two plays—“Love Sick” by Hopewell High School and “Fighting Demons” by Lake Norman High School—moved on to the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC).
New Music professor Seeks to Make Opera More Accessable

Sthefany Flores

Dr. Stafford Turner is the newest addition to Gardner-Webb’s music department, teaching and coaching his students to use their voices in various styles and genres of music.
Possible Expansion for the Department of Communication & New Media

Sthefany Flores

The professors of the Department of Communication & New Media are in the process of creating an exploratory proposal for a graduate program. The proposal has been on their minds for several years.
Professor Comments on Last Week's Historic Event

Sthefany Flores

Last Sunday, during the 67th annual Emmys, Viola Davis became the first African American woman to win Best Actress in a Drama Series. Davis’s moving speech sparked the conversation of the limited opportunities for women of color in television.
Gardner-Webb's Release Club Enjoys Conference

Kanisha Fowler

Release Club went to a Historians Against Slavery Conference at Gettysberg College in Gettysberg, Pa.
Giving Back as a Furture Teacher

Kanisha Fowler

For the seniors graduating in May, there are a lot of plans and things to think about. Some are focused on graduate school, while others are focused on finding a job in their desired living area.
Internet Ourtage Takes Place at Gardner-Webb

Kanisha Fowler

There was an internet outage at Gardner-Webb University from 11 a.m. on January 20, to about 5 p.m. on January 21. There was an issue with the service provider GWU was previously using, RST. When dealing with RST, President Bonner said there was no returned communication from them. They would not return phone calls and were absent from their office.
President Obama Visits Charlotte N.C. and Answers Question from GWU Graduate Erin Boyd Odom

Kanisha Fowler

The 2003 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, was invited to the Charlotte town hall meeting with the President of the United States, as he discussed equality and equal pay.
Senior Matt Fraudin Aims Toward His Goal

Kanisha Fowler

The baseball pitcher who has been a starter since the middle of his freshman year, looks forward to graduating and starting a career with professional baseball.
The IT Club Wants to Give Back to the Community

Kanisha Fowler

Gardner-Webb’s Information Technology Club will host a toiletry items drive to help meet the needs of homeless people within the community. The drive will run until Jan. 30, 2015.
The Bulldog Bite

Jeyson Guardado, Alex Bennett, and Andy Bennett

On this week’s episode of the Bulldog Bite, hear what’s happening this week around campus with Andy and Alex with a special note from the AcaFelons about their upcoming concert.

The full "The Bulldog Bite" is available on the GWU-Today YouTube Channel.
The Bulldog Bite

Jeyson Guardado, Alex Bennett, and Andy Bennett

Check out this week’s upcoming events and hear from GWU wrestler Ryan Mosley on his recent achievement in qualifying for the national tournament.

The full "the Bulldog Bite" video is available on the GWU-Today YouTube channel.
The Bulldog Bite

Jeyson Guardado, Alex Bennett, and Andy Bennett

Check out the video below to get your bite sized news for this week and also hear from Release co-president, Mary Toohey, on the Human Trafficking Awareness Week events.

The full "The Bulldog Bite" video is available on the GWU Today YouTube Channel.
The Bulldog Bite

Jeyson Guardado, Alex Bennett, and Andy Bennett

This week, in addition to sharing what events are happening around campus, Andy and Alex shed some light on the geese situation by Lake Hollifield. The full "The Bulldog Bite" video is available on the GWU-Today YouTube Channel.
The Bulldog Bite

Jeyson Guardado, Alex Bennett, and Andy Bennett

Check out this week’s episode of The Bulldog Bite by clicking here or the video below.

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The Bulldog Bite

Jeyson Guardado, Alex Bennett, and Andy Bennett

Andy and Alex bring you the news for the week of November 16th-22nd. The full "The Bulldog Bite" video is available on the GWU-Today YouTube Channel