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Astronaut walking on the moon (Photo by History in HD/Unsplash).
The Chancellor’s Dare to Learn Lecture: A lesson on failing from astronaut Scott Kelly
Ash Karpf, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

  On Oct. 22 UNCW Chancellor, Aswani Volety, presented the “Dare to Learn Lecture” where NASA astronaut Scott Kelly detailed his...

A graphic of the UNCW All American Marine research vessel (Courtest of Dr. Kenneth Halanych).
Advancing ocean research: University of North Carolina Wilmington introduces a new state-of-the-art research vessel
Brielle Nugent, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

After 35 years, UNCW’s Center for Marine Sciences (CMS) is working to enhance its capabilities by introducing a new research vessel to its...

Media Day team photo of UNCW Women's Basketball for the 2024-25 season (Courtesy: Brittany Drew)

Back row (L-R): Cherie Lea (Associate Head Coach), Hailey Yohn (Assistant Coach), Evan Miller (#22), Corrie McLaughlin (#13), Alexandra Zelaya (#0), Angelina Pelayo (#24), Isis Fitch (#8), Mary Ferrito (#1), Madison Taylor (Director of Operations), Brittany Drew (Assistant Coach); Front row (L-R): McCall King (#10), Kylah Silver (#21), Jania Hall (#20), Tia Dobson (#4), Nicole Woods (Head Coach), Ofir Parpara (#9), Taylor Henderson (#2), Finley Lohan (#5), Kate Hollifield (#3)
New season, new assistant coach
Emma Tillman, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

  From Greensboro to Wilmington, former high school basketball coach Brittany Drew brings her knowledge and experience of the game...

With the abundance of voting resources available on campus, UNCW students have the power to make their voice heard during election season. (Parker Johnson/Unsplash)
Don’t sit this one out: UNCW’s voter resources and empowering student participation
Emily Reier, News Editor • October 14, 2024

With an estimated eight million new eligible voters, Gen Z has the power to tip the scales. In the same five minutes it takes to register...

Student body president Skyler Stein (Jamie Leigh Royal/The Seahawk)
SGA State of the Union address
Jamie Leigh Royal, Staff Writer • September 26, 2024

Sept. 17 is best recognized as Constitution Day. This anniversary is celebrated in appreciation of the 39 delegates who signed the United States...

UNCW alum, Maddie Miller, poses in front of the iconic Seahawk statue. (Courtesy of Maddie Miller, UNCW class of 2023)
Students speak out on movement of iconic Seahawk statue
Alli DeMan, Editorial Intern • September 25, 2024

Stationed in the Wagoner Drive traffic circle since 2009, UNCW’s Soaring Seahawk statue has been a favorite spot for student graduation photos....

This year, The Seahawk is partnering with SGA to better inform students of SGA decisions. (Gracie Davis/The Seahawk)
Sept. 10 SGA meeting
Jamie Leigh Royal, Staff Writer • September 17, 2024

  On Sept. 10, the Student Government Association held their first meeting for the Fall 2024 semester. The meeting was led by Student...

Discovery Hall provides students with an abundance of study space and natural lighting. (Grace Lanham/The Seahawk)
While you’ve been gone: UNCW’s Discovery Hall addition and Randall Library renovation
Grace Lanham, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 14, 2024

On Aug. 15, 2024, UNCW’s library reopened its doors after a summer hiatus filled with remodeling and renovations, including an 80,000 square...

Date rape drugs pose a grave threat to college students, and can be easily slipped into drinks undetected. (Gracie Davis/The Seahawk)
“The Red Zone,” date rape drugs and resources
Megan Eesley, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 12, 2024

As students settle into their first month of classes, campus is also bracing itself for the Red Zone. According to the American Psychological...

University of North Carolina sign located in front of Hoggard Hall (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk)
UNC Board of Governors Committee moves to eliminate DEI policy
Samantha Hill and Jimmy Parrish May 6, 2024

On April 17, the UNC Board of Governors Committee on University Governance swiftly voted to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)...

Students and faculty walking down Chancellors Walk shouting "DEI cannot go!" (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk)
BSU protest against the new UNC DEI policy change
Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager • May 1, 2024

A call to action was announced on Sunday for a peaceful protest on Instagram by the UNCW Black Student Union (BSU) to protest the UNC DEI...

Sign outside of Randall Library. (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk)
REDdress demonstration outside of Randall Library
Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager • April 25, 2024

Red dresses hang from trees outside of Randall Library flowing in the wind. The dresses stand out unnaturally against the brick building...

Image of the April 2 SGA Meeting where they discussed the grading point-scale change. (Jackson Davenport/The Seahawk)
SGA looks to implement universal 10-point grading scale
Jackson Davenport, News Editor • April 22, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously passed a resolution supporting the implementation of a 10-point grading scale at UNCW...

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Q&A with 2024-2025 school year student body president and student body vice president
Jimmy Parrish, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024

Beginning in the fall of 2024, Skyler Stein and Barrett Butler will lead the Student Government Association (SGA) in its 78th administration....

Image of emergency service vehicles outside of Morton. (Peyton James/The Seahawk)
​​COVID cluster or electrical fire?
Peyton James, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

At 7:36 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, UNCW students and staff received an email regarding a main campus-wide power outage. The headline confused...

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