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Wilmington is home to many bands made up of primarily college aged students. (Gracie Davis/The Seahawk)
The power of local music
Tori Demsko, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024

He throws the strap over his shoulder and adjusts it snuggly. Brushing his calloused fingers over the strings, he prepares before the sea of...

Outside of the Scooter's Coffee shop. (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk)
REVIEW: Scooter’s Coffee
Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager • September 16, 2024

Twas the night before move-in day when I stumbled upon a new coffee shop in the final stages of opening to the public. Not only was I excited...

UNCW students and staff gather to honor the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (Photo: Maloah McCarron)
UNCW’s 9/11 commemoration
Deborah Williams, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024

  “This isn’t just a military or first responder event,” said Bill Kawczynski Director of the Office of Military Affairs at...

Photograph of a film projector. (Courtesy: Jeremy Yap/Unsplash)
“Longlegs": A modern masterclass in movie marketing
Noah Phillips, Staff Writer • September 4, 2024

While it got off to an incredibly slow start, the 2024 summer movie season proved to fare better than last year’s string of high-profile...

(Brayden Green/The Seahawk)
Involvement Carnival photo gallery
Brayden Green, Staff Photographer • August 31, 2024

                                       

UNCW's "Relevate" podcast highlights the importance of the humanities field. (Courtesy: Daniel Wright)
UNCW’s 'Relevate' Podcast: A fresh perspective on the importance of the humanities
Jonah Seretti, Opinion Editor • August 26, 2024

I recently sat down with Daniel Wright, the creator of the upcoming “official unofficial” English Department podcast, Relevate. Through...

From left to right: Celeste O'Connor, Dakota Johnson, Isabela Merced and Sydney Sweeney in "Madam Web." (Courtesy: Sony Pictures Entertainment)
The abundance of Spider-Man Films (without Spider-Man)
Noah Phillips, Staff Writer • August 25, 2024

  In the past couple of decades, superhero movies and cinematic universes had a period where they were on top of the cinematic totem...

Emily Henry's iconic book jacket for "Funny Story." (Grace Lanham/The Seahawk)
REVIEW: Emily Henry’s newest novel, “Funny Story,” was this summer’s must-read
Grace Lanham, Co-Editor-in-Chief • August 20, 2024

“Some people are natural storytellers. They know how to set the scene, find the right angle, when to pause for dramatic effect or breeze...

Photograph of a tennis court. (Chris Chondrogiannis/Unsplash.com)
“Challengers” is sensual and utterly sensational
Noah Phillips, Staff Writer • June 2, 2024

Sports films have always had an interesting place in the broader cinematic landscape. These films have the task of not only bringing the...

Poster for Carolina Ballet's "Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2." (Courtesy: Carolina Ballet)
REVIEW: Carolina Ballet’s “Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2” explores what it means to be human
Megan Eesley, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2024

Carolina Ballet opened their latest performance “Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2” on April 25 in Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, accompanied...

What do a misplaced handbag, multiple cases of mistaken identity and Bunburying have in common? UNCW Mainstage Theatre’s latest production, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” (Courtesy of UNCW Department of Theatre)
The importance of being comedic: A review of UNCW Department of Theatre’s “The Importance of Being Earnest”
Anna Ford, Culture Editor • April 25, 2024

Jack Worthing (Cole Warren) is in a conundrum.   He longs to marry Gwendolyn Fairfax (Abigail Hamm) but faces opposition from her mother,...

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...

Movie poster for "Love Lies Bleeding." (Courtesy: A24)
REVIEW: "Love Lies Bleeding" puts queer romance in the limelight—and kills
Kennedy Cole, Contributing Writer • April 24, 2024

Queer. Romance. Thriller. On their own, these three genres have powerful connotations and large audiences, each in their personal, private...

A poster for the 2024 film "Civil War." (Courtesy: A24)
REVIEW: Is "Civil War" the film we need right now?
Noah Phillips, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024

It would be far from a reach to say that the United States has become a politically divisive country in the past couple decades. Frankly,...

"The After" by Michael Ramos beneath a tree. (Anna Ford)
Holding the tension: A review of "The After" by Michael Ramos
Sara Byrnes, Staff Writer • April 9, 2024

“The After” by Michael Ramos is a valiant portrayal of holding the tension between two extremes until a third way emerges. This book...

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