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Annual poetry slam awards writers

Megan Soult | Contributing Writer • April 23, 2014

Every year, for the past 15 years, UNC Wilmington hosts a poetry slam. The slam allows poets from UNCW’s campus and the surrounding community the chance to share their work with fellow poetry lovers.The...

Vandalized Wrightsville Beach landmark safe; Future up for debate

Amelia Beamer | Contributing Writer • April 23, 2014

A handmade mailbox tucked in the dunes of Wrightsville Beach, that once enticed thousands to thoughts behind in a notebook, was recently forced into retirement by vandals- devastating tourists, students...

“Rape in the Fields” raises awareness for migrant worker abuse

Asia Brown | Contributing Writer • April 9, 2014

North Carolina is ranked number eight in the nation for human trafficking. “Rape in the Fields,” a documentary revealing the human trafficking of Latina migrant farm workers in the United States, was...

Department of Theatre closes season with nonsensical “Ubu Rex”

Emily Burton | Contributing Writer • April 9, 2014

The UNC Wilmington theatre department wraps up their season with the bizarre new show, “Ubu Rex."“Ubu Rex” is a newly translated version of Alfred Jarry’s original work, “Ubu Roi,” an odd and...

Sotherlund speaks: Breaking the glass ceiling

Megan Soult | Contributing Writer • April 3, 2014

Corporate consultant and prior Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment Standards Jude Sotherlund gave a talk on the glass ceiling during SEWSA. The glass ceiling is a metaphorical construct that limits women in the workplace.

SOAR says: Try 30-day Vegan Pledge

Asia Brown | Contributing Writer • April 2, 2014

Through the month of April, Students Organizing for Animal Rights (SOAR) will be hosting a Vegan Pledge program. The program consists of weekly meetings, and the organization will discuss topics of ethics,...

UNCW’s Style & Modeling Company partners with Wilmington Fashion Weekend

Tabitha Shiflett | Staff Writer • April 2, 2014

UNCW's Style & Modeling Company will be one of the sponsor's for the very first Wilmington Fashion Weekend, starting Thursday, April 3rd. STYMO will be hosting its own events to coincide with WFW and to raise awareness for their organization.

From “Breaking Bad” to building good

Megan McDevitt | Contributing Writer Joseph Lowe | News Editor • April 2, 2014

RJ Mitte walked into the Warwick Center Ballroom and stepped behind the lectern to a roar of applause coming from all the die-hard “Breaking Bad fans” that attend UNC Wilmington. He smiled and waved...

A powerful duet

Christopher Eberhardt | Contributing Writer • April 2, 2014

Many consider Bela Fleck the premiere banjo player in the world. He and his wife, Abigail Washburn, gave a captivatingly skillful performance at Kenan Auditorium Thursday, March 27th.

Nikky Finney leaves lasting impression

Kelsey Potlock | The Seahawk • April 2, 2014

Nikky Finney was invited to UNC Wilmington as the keynote speaker for SEWSA, which celebrates all aspects of women’s studies at every level of involvement. Finney, who is a 2011 National Book Award Winner for her collection of poetry,“Head Off & Split,” engaged her audiences at various events while she was in Wilmington.

Roberts receives Janet Mason Ellerby Women’s and Gender Studies Award

Megan Soult | Contributing Writer • March 26, 2014

Chadwick Roberts speaks at LGBTQIA's Out to Lunch Lecture in October, 2013.

Manning takes the stage

Megan Soult | Contributing Writer • March 19, 2014

UNC Wilmington’s Association for Campus Entertainment lists this slogan on their website: “Basically, we make sure that our fellow students have a lot of fun and interesting events and activities to...