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UNCW board of trustees votes to increase costs for 2022-2023 school year

Brian Hudec, Contributing Writer • December 29, 2021

On Dec. 10, UNCW’s board of trustees voted to increase the cost of attendance for the 2022-2023 school year. In the presentation provided by the board of trustees’ website, the university requested approval from the board to increase tuition rates for nonresident students, both undergraduate and graduate, by 3%. There was also an increase of student housing rates by 3.5% and an increase of the all-access meal plan rates by 5.1%.

UNCW OneCard to switch to mobile application

Chamiya Campbell, News Editor • November 15, 2021

On Nov. 2, the Student Government Association met to discuss changing the OneCard system from a physical card to a mobile ID. According to director of Auxiliary Services Gino Galutera, the planned changes to OneCard would allow faculty, staff and students to add their OneCard to existing applications such as Apple Wallet and Google Pay. Students could soon start using their OneCard through their phone.

Out-of-state students to see potential tuition increase next year

Chamiya Campbell, News Editor • November 13, 2021

On Tuesday Nov. 9, the Student Government Association met to discuss a potential 3% increase to tuition plans for out-of-state students. UNC Wilmington changed to a per-credit-hour tuition rate this fall. This change was approved for all UNC system universities through the Campus-Initiated Tuition Increases Committee. Further changes to the out-of-state tuition plan are now being discussed.

Veterans Week at UNCW

Kaylin Damico • November 13, 2021

UNCW announces in-person December commencement and extended COVID-19 guidelines

Brian Hudec, Contributing Writer • October 26, 2021

On Oct. 6, 2021, the Office of University Relations (OUR) sent out an email to all students and faculty with information regarding the December commencement ceremonies.

UNCW opens The Shore Dining Hall

Brian Hudec, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2021

The layout also serves as a picturesque study area with tall windows displaying a grand view of Sandpiper and Pelican Halls, plenty of seating and a pleasant atmosphere, while delivering both comfort and convenience. The Shore is a welcoming new addition to UNCW’s ever-increasing and diverse range of meal options for its students to enjoy.

Chancellor Sartarelli to retire in June

Aleks Jones, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2021

UNCW Chancellor Jose Sartarelli will retire in June according to an email sent to faculty, staff and students on Friday. The email included a personal statement from the chancellor as well as a commemorative summary of his accomplishments since he took office in the summer of 2015.

UNCW parking goes virtual this year, but students say there are still problems to fix

Aleks Jones, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2021

This semester parking services’ enforcement and technology use evolved to meet the demands of the university’s growing pains, but student and staff opinions on the shift oscillate between criticism and acceptance. With this year’s expansion of the university and a record-breaking enrollment, parking services reinvented how parking operates on campus.

UNCW student organizations can again reserve campus spaces

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • September 17, 2021

Student organizations can reserve spaces in campus buildings once again, per an activities email sent at 5 p.m. on Thursday. The email, sent to student organization leaders, stated that the student affairs...

UNCW extends current COVID-19 restrictions another month

Chamiya Campbell, News Editor • September 14, 2021

On Monday afternoon, UNCW announced they would extend the current guidelines related to COVID-19 until Oct. 15. Chancellor Jose Sartarelli made this decision ahead of a Sept. 17 deadline to decide on the continuance or change to current guidelines.

How UNCW’s new COVID guidelines are affecting the campus experience

Abigail Celoria, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2021

There is a struggle with the new guidelines across the campus community. While many recognize their importance, it is still discouraging that online events are continuing to be the reality. Still, UNCW’s students have remained resilient throughout the pandemic.

Filmmakers, welcome to the new University Film Center

Boyce Rucker, Culture Intern • September 1, 2021

The film studies department at UNCW is defined by its sense of community and the deeply shared passion for the cinematic arts, whether it be the scholarly study of the medium or filmmaking itself. As the...