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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Jason Mott ’06, ’08M, author and an associate professor in UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing, has been selected to receive a 2024 Creative Writing Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. (Jeff Janowski/UNCW)
Jason Mott on life and writing after receiving the NEA Fellowship
Sara Byrnes, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

Jason Mott is no stranger to hard work. He supported himself through earning his BFA in Fiction and MFA in Poetry by UNCW by working at Bed...

People walk with "You belong" signs at a Pride month protest. (Adiden Craver/Unsplash.com)
Community, isolation and politics: The mental health of queer students at UNCW
Hannah Markov, Staff Writer • March 20, 2024

  Editor’s Note: I was heading to class in Morton Hall and on my usual walk to class, I see on the blackboard that stands in...

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