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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...

UNCW announces all unvaccinated in-person students must participate in surveillance testing, change from previous guidance

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • August 11, 2021

UNCW announced on Tuesday that all unvaccinated students who live on campus or attend face-to-face classes, along with unvaccinated faculty and staff members, must complete weekly surveillance testing...

UNCW will temporarily return to mask wearing and surveillance testing

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • July 31, 2021

Editor's Note: The Seahawk has updated its coverage on this topic. To view the update on surveillance testing from Aug.11, please click here. A Friday email from Chancellor Jose Sartarelli announced...

UNCW adds two new STEM programs in the computer science department

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • July 22, 2021

The UNC board of governors approved the addition of two new Bachelor of Science programs at UNCW in cybersecurity and intelligent systems engineering. The undergraduate degrees will be the first of their...

Critical race theory and how it is affecting Wilmington

Andrew Lemon and Brenna Flanagan • July 11, 2021

Over the past year, a new term has entered the political lexicon in the United States. Critical race theory, an theory in legal academia analyzing race as it relates to the framework of society, has taken...

UNCW professor apologizes for “Blow up Republicans” post

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • July 1, 2021

A UNCW professor’s Facebook post that came under fire in the campus community this week caused the professor to issue an apology in a statement given to The Seahawk on Thursday. Recreation therapy...

Former Republican representative appointed to UNCW board of trustees

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • June 30, 2021

A former Republican state representative was appointed to the UNCW board of trustees on Tuesday. Holly Grange was recommended by her party leader, Speaker Tim More in an appointments bill passed...

Students respond to new COVID-19 guidelines on campus

Abigail Celoria, Contributing Writer • June 3, 2021

With the release of the COVID-19 vaccines, the world has taken a full step toward pre-pandemic normalcy. The CDC has adjusted its safety guidelines, prompting states across the United States to make their...