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Philip Gerard gives Civil War a fresh look

Jessica Ferrer | Contributing Writer October 25, 2011

Slaves running towards freedom. Wives trying to hold down the household without their husbands and sons. Sounds of gun shots. Cries for equality.Imagine if this were everyday life. For creative writing...

A Taste of France on Oleander

Jessica Ferrer | Contributing Writer October 20, 2011

There are many shopping centers on Oleander Drive, but only one of them has a crêperie. Our Crepes and More… (OCM) is tucked away in one of these shopping centers, giving Oleander a bit of a French...

The Katrina Collection: a look at the power of resilience after the greatest storm of the century

Lauren Clairmont | Staff Writer October 20, 2011

One hundred and fifty mph winds and storm surges 35 feet tall, $108 billion in damage and 1,833 confirmed fatalities—Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made these numbers more than figures in a tropical...

Haunted Halloween attractions in Wilmington are biggest in state and most Intense

Corey Strickland | Staff Writer October 20, 2011

A popular vacation spot, Wilmington is known nationally for its beaches and tourism. But around Halloween, Wilmington becomes home to two of the biggest and most intense Halloween attractions in the state:...

Greeks: Raising The Bar with Philanthropy

Jordan Wilkins | Staff Writer October 20, 2011

Most people assume that fraternity and sorority life is all about the parties, having fun and living the real-life "Animal House." However, there is more to be found in Greek life, such as high standards...

UNCW Triathlon Members take on the Beach2Battleship Ironman Challenge

Jordan Wilkins | Contributing Writer October 12, 2011

October 26, four members of the UNCW Club Triathlon Team will take on one of the hardest races known to man—an Ironman Challenge. The Beach2Battleship is a long-distance triathlon that includes a 2.4...

Social media takeover- student media panel weighs in on privacy issues

Jessica Ferrer | Contributing writer October 12, 2011

Privacy. It's a coveted word. Everyone thinks they deserve a little privacy, a little respect for their personal space. Yet with social media around, privacy may not really exist—at least not on the...

UNCW looks at the woman behind ‘Little Women’

Karen Brown | Contributing Writer October 12, 2011

In the summer of 2010, Margaret Miles of the New Hanover County Public Library (NHCPL) partnered with UNCW to apply for a grant from the American Library Association (ALA) that would enable them to put...

REVIEW: Zola Jesus changes and stays the same on ‘Conatus’

Pernille Smith Larsen | Staff Writer October 12, 2011

The propensity to attribute the label "goth" to Zola Jesus is understandable. Her new album, "Conatus," features a song called "Hikikomori", a Japanese term that refers to reclusive individuals who...

No Sunscreen Needed for Ultraviolet Hippopotamus

Barrie Cohen | Contributing Writer October 12, 2011

Who says a hippopotamus can only be seen at the zoo? A group from Grand Rapids, Mich., tempts the hippo out of its cage and into the psychedelic limelight. Don't be fooled by their techno sounding name;...

Real-life Magic School Bus scientists sponges for information

Megan Burris | Contributing Writer October 12, 2011

Seated at the dining table, he could look out the window and watch the grouper swim past. Looking at them, he'd think, "They're looking at us like we're the aquarium." Steve McMurray, a UNCW Ph.D. candidate...

SGA rallies against hate

Karen Brown | Contributing Writer October 12, 2011

The SGA has started an anti-bullying movement titled Breaking Down Hate. As a part of this movement Quentin Johnson, Director of Multicultural Affairs for the SGA, and his fellow Diversity Committee members...

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