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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 past inconvenient details.”  This comes from Henry’s...

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 sport they are covering to life in an engaging way to appeal...

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 by the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and pianist...

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, Lady Bracknell (Malik Fowler) and cousin, Algernon Moncrief...

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 and freshly bloomed trees.  Dr. Menaka Raguparan, a fellow...

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 way. It’s not often that these three words are placed in...

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, to call it just “divisive” is a major understatement. The...

"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 is a collection of personal essays on how to find your place...

Directors in Q&A session. (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk)

Eighteenth annual UNCW Reel Teal Film Festival

Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager April 7, 2024

Film enthusiasts, creators and students gathered in Lumina Theater on March 16 to view the final selected films for viewing and judging at UNCW’s annual Reel Teal Film Festival. Flicker Film Society...

Clothes on hangers outside of a store. (Artificial Photography/Unsplash.com)

Fast fashion vs. thrifting: saving your money and the environment

Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager April 7, 2024

Fashion is a form of self expression and identity. Fashion is displayed everywhere and is worn in different settings, such as school, work, parties and casual wear. With all of these different settings,...

Kaylee Arrington, Tami Rice, Javier Morales, Shelby Kennedy and Diandre’ Richie on being nominated for the 2024 Homecoming Court

Kaylee Arrington, Tami Rice, Javier Morales, Shelby Kennedy and Diandre’ Richie on being nominated for the 2024 Homecoming Court

Anna Ford and Sarah Carter March 27, 2024

The Seahawk sat down with the 2024 Homecoming Court nominees to talk about their time at UNCW and their individual Seahawk journeys.     Kaylee Arrington  For Kaylee Arrington, being...

Cassidy McFadden, Riley Riggs, Jordan Gilchrist, Casandra Douglass and Cody Brandon reflect on their 2024 Homecoming Court nominations

Cassidy McFadden, Riley Riggs, Jordan Gilchrist, Casandra Douglass and Cody Brandon reflect on their 2024 Homecoming Court nominations

Anna Ford, Culture Editor March 27, 2024

The Seahawk met with the 2024 Homecoming Court Nominees to discuss their involvement about UNCW and their goals post-graduation.     Cassidy McFadden   For nominee Cassidy McFadden, being...

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