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The news site of UNC Wilmington

The Seahawk

Phony traffic stop just miles from campus

Ava Hicks | Contributing Writer March 31, 2016

Around one in the morning on Wednesday, March 2, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call from an individual claiming to have been pulled over by a suspicious person posing as an...

A screen capture of a tweet from a trans North Carolinian in response to controversial House Bill 2.

America’s response to controversial House Bill 2

Helen Rogalski, Managing Editor March 31, 2016

A screen capture of a tweet from a trans North Carolinian in response to controversial House Bill 2.

Legislature poses threat of renaming historically black colleges and universities in NC

Maegan McUmber | Contributing Writer March 31, 2016

As some of the last institutions dedicated solely to African Americans, historically black colleges and universities are an aspect of the diversity of culture and heritage in North Carolina.Therefore,...

Trump Supporter Gets Violent at NC Rally

Malia Benison | Contributing Writer March 24, 2016

Donald Trump, the front-runner of the Republican Party, held a rally in Fayetteville, NC March 8 as a boost for his campaign. A home to many active duty military stationed at Fort Bragg, Trump is the first...

New Director of the School of Social Work plans to build upon new-found notoriety

Paige Myers | Contributing Writer March 17, 2016

As UNC Wilmington receives recognition for its affordable, accredited Masters of Social Work Program, the School of Social Work also recognizes and names a new director, Dr. Stacy Kolomer, who plans to...

NC primary results: Clinton and Trump win big; Connect NC Bond passes

Casey McAnarney | News Editor March 16, 2016

UNC Wilmington students and North Carolinians alike ventured out to the polls for the NC Primary yesterday, and the results are now in.In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton won the Democratic primary...

McCrory speaks at UNCW about Connect NC bond, impact on Wilmington community

Robert Manion | Contributing Writer March 10, 2016

NC Gov. Pat McCrory spoke at a meeting held on UNC Wilmington's campus this past Wednesday, March 9 while students were on spring break to promote the two billion dollar Connect NC public improvement bond...

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death and its effect on North Carolina

Meredith Hoffman | Contributing Writer March 3, 2016

The country received news on Feb. 13 that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who was appointed to the bench by President Ronald Reagan, had died at the age of 79. Subsequently, his death has risen...

UNCW Student Government Association makes motions to oppose NC Senate bill

Casey McAnarney | News Editor March 3, 2016

In a resolution entitled ‘An Act of Student Opposition to North Carolina House Bill 589,’ UNC Wilmington’s Student Government Association voiced the opinion of the organization and the campus as...

An artists rendering of what the university plans for the building to look like.

“Vote yes to invest” with new Connect NC bond? You will decide.

Hannah Williams, Assistant News Editor February 25, 2016

An artists rendering of what the university plans for the building to look like.

New scholarship hopes to keep teachers in New Hanover County public schools

Noah Thomas January 14, 2016

A ranking by WalletHub placed North Carolina 50th of 51 United States territories for best states to work in as a public school teacher. This ranking may have deterred prospective teachers from seeking...

Death resurfaces pedestrian cross bridge conversation

Kathryn McCallion | Contributing Writer November 19, 2015

On November 1 around 10:45 pm, an adult male was struck and killed walking outside of the designated crosswalk on South College Road.Hundreds of students wait patiently to cross the seven lane highway...

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