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You can offer them your smile: UNCWs beloved Ms. Britt shares her story

“You can offer them your smile:” UNCW’s beloved Ms. Britt shares her story

Ava Hicks, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

On any given day, Ms. Britt’s English class can be found performing soliloquies in homemade togas, playing catch with a mutilated baby doll or doing yoga poses on the lawn. If you are not fortunate enough...

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Gen Z college students build business based on knowing what’s cool

Maddie Driggers, Lifestyles Editor October 10, 2018

Keeping up with trends and appealing to social media users in order to build a brand or sell products can be difficult for businesses in this day and age, especially if they don’t know what is and isn’t...

UNCW student celebrates second album release

UNCW student celebrates second album release

Valerie Keys, Contributing Writer September 4, 2018

With his infectious personality, dad-like aurora and natural ability to lead, there is no denying that there is something special about MoeSOS. Born as Maurice “Moe” Holmes, ‘SOS’ is a fifth year...

A Q&A with Lianne Oelke, author of Nice Try, Jane Sinner

A Q&A with Lianne Oelke, author of Nice Try, Jane Sinner

Samantha Dickerson, Assistant Lifestyles Editor August 17, 2018
Lianne Oelke devels further into the first pick for the Seahawk Summer Book Club, Nice Try, Jane Sinner, in a personal Q&A.
Homesick Blues: A real look at those first months as a new college student

Homesick Blues: A real look at those first months as a new college student

Gabby Dionisio, Staff Writer August 14, 2018

For college students, the month of August brings both the end of summer and the beginning of the fall semester. For many, this new season is well anticipated. It’s a chance to reconnect with friends...

Understanding astrology: from pseudoscience to modern day religion

Understanding astrology: from pseudoscience to modern day religion

Maddie Driggers, Lifestyles Editor July 6, 2018

Even if you don’t know your zodiac sign (or don’t care) you’ve probably seen daily horoscopes plastered on the last few pages of every teen magazine and even local newspapers. However, if you ask...

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Service Dog Training Program combines passion and responsibility

Samantha Dickerson, Contributing Writer April 19, 2018

Many college students have a deep love of animals and want to take part in service opportunities in their community that make a difference. While it can be difficult to bring these two interests together...

Kohn, Setmayer lecture urged bipartisan discussions

Kohn, Setmayer lecture urged bipartisan discussions

Casey McAnarney, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2018

For the last Leadership Lecture of the semester, the Campus Life Arts and Programs coordinated a moderated discussion between CNN political commentators Sally Kohn and Tara Setmayer, holding this event...

Personality tests: valid or bogus?

Personality tests: valid or bogus?

Samantha Dickerson , Contributing Writer March 20, 2018
What is the validity of personality tests, such as the Myers-Briggs Indicator Test, and how can students use these on campus?
Port City Princess Parties offers an array of princess costume choices for purchase for  childrens parties.

UNCW students produce magic with local princess party business

Maddie Driggers, Assistant Lifestyles Editor March 15, 2018

Creating magical experiences for children is all in a day’s work for the two women and UNC Wilmington students who co-founded Port City Princess Parties, a local business that brings royalty to your...

A crystal clear way of life

A crystal clear way of life

Kristen Yun, Contributing Writer March 12, 2018

Crystals are natural products of Mother Earth, and many take advantage of them. They are often used for decor or jewelry, but do they actually have healing power? Crystal collector Ashley Ford has done...

Dr. Sam Murrell discussed how he met Bob Marley in 1976, and his experience with the Rastafarian movement.  Murrell met the King of Reggae at his Smile Jamaica Concert in Kingston, Jamaica.  Photo courtesy of Jordan Behan

Marley and Ganja: the popularization of Rastafari

Jordan Behan , Contributing Writer March 2, 2018

The Rastafarian movement began 40 years before Bob Marley propelled it to an international scale, said a philosophy and religion professor Dr. Sam Murrell in a presentation held at Bear Hall. “The...

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