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Tales from Abroad: Finding yourself in Budapest

Giancarlo Franzese, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2021

Natalie Wandersee, a 21-year-old senior, is studying abroad in Budapest, Hungary until Dec. 23, and focusing on Communication Studies at a Business University called Corvinus. She is taking fun classes including cross-cultural communications and marketing, where Wandersee states she is learning the most in.

SGA President Robby Fensom shares what is in his bookbag

Caroline Straubel, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2021

SGA Student Body President Robby Fensom gave The Seahawk a tour of his bookbag for our new series discovering what your fellow students carry around with them every day. Find out Fensom’s campus essentials...

College Love: It’s a Virgo thing

June 22, 2021

I thought we’d meet, introduce ourselves and practically never speak much after that. It was only two days into being roommates. I barely knew anything about Leslie except for her natal chart, the direction of her uterus and that she had a UTI.

Nikki Netzer’s balancing act

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

Netzer has a penchant for optimism. That positive outlook helps when her job requires her to be online a lot, and it shows on her own social media. Every photo is posed just enough to look off guard, every thread of her messy bun perfectly styled. Despite her projected image, Netzer is thinking more about revealing the uncontrollable—especially now in this time of shared pain.

The reality for North Carolina migrant farmworkers

Shelby Diehl, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2021

For the past week, UNCW’s College of Health & Human Services has been hosting “Food for Thought: Farmworkers & the Intersection of Equity, Health & Food.” This series of presentations,...

An inside look into the film studies major and new building

Abigail Celoria, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2021

UNCW’s Film Studies program is one of the university’s major academic attractions. Blending film theory and production, both undergraduate and graduate students learn the essentials of the craft while...

College Love: My pandemic buddy became my lifelong friend

February 14, 2021

Early June, summer of 2019, Dana was put into my life on a sterling silver platter.

Tales from Abroad: savoring the beauty of everyday life in France

Cierra Noffke, Culture Editor • February 11, 2021

Emma Cowen wakes before the sun on a cool fall morning. She laces up her boots and puts on her work clothes. While the sun creeps into the sky, she walks out into a dew-laden pasture. Cowen is walking...

The life and legacy of the “Notorious R.B.G” will live on for generations

Hannah Horowitz, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2020

The event has left many Americans grieving, perplexed by what the future has to hold for Ginsburg’s now vacant seat. At this moment, it feels appropriate to honor her legacy by reminding readers of the incredible work she did towards eliminating gender discrimination in all aspects of American society. We cannot let her life work and accomplishments be overshadowed by the tumultuous political period that we are currently experiencing

Let’s talk about the Coup of 1898

Cierra Noffke, Culture Editor • September 15, 2020

The subject of the Coup, and the idea of possible reparations to the descendants of its victims, is long overdue for discussion. On September 15 at 6 PM, you can join a live Zoom panel discussion with the creator of “Wilmington Fire” and other members of Wilmington’s community.

Pandemic Playlist #4 with Moses Eshiet

Fairley Lloyd, Staff Writer • May 1, 2020

Need something to get you through Finals’ Week? Check out the playlist from Moses Eshiet, a senior majoring in communication studies! His playlist is called “The Rona.” Similar to other interviewed...

Quarantine Book Club Bonus: Interview with Lara Prescott, author of ‘The Secrets We Kept’

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor • April 26, 2020

As part of The Seahawk's ongoing book club, the first book featured was the spy novel "The Secrets We Kept," the first novel from the talented Lara Prescott. The review for the novel came out on April...