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Samantha Hill, Media Marketing Manager • November 15, 2024

A 4-foot-wide and 10-foot-long sky-blue compact van is changing the way coffee is served here in Wilmington. Kei Café, owned and operated...

Outside of the Scooter's Coffee shop. (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk)

REVIEW: Scooter’s Coffee

Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager • September 16, 2024

Twas the night before move-in day when I stumbled upon a new coffee shop in the final stages of opening to the public. Not only was I excited...

Inside Chingon Taqueria. (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk)

REVIEW: Chingon Taqueria opens in Wilmington

Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager • February 21, 2024

After a long day of classes, I laid in bed mindlessly scrolling through my Instagram until I stumbled upon a reel that caught my eye. The...

Valentine's Day candy conversation hearts. (Laura Ockel/Unsplash.com)

Valentine’s Day activities for friends and lovers

Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager • February 13, 2024

With Valentine’s Day approaching, it can be difficult to figure out plans with friends or a special someone. Check out this list of activities...

Iced coffee with vanilla inside of The Ibis (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk).

REVIEW: The Ibis Coffee and Cocktail Bar

Samantha Hill, Staff Writer • January 25, 2024

I was drawn into Ibis because it was a new coffee shop, but also it incorporates one of my many passions: music. Affordable coffee and a...

Outside of Wagoner Hall as students approach for Wagsgiving.

Feasting at the 15th annual Wagsgiving

Samantha Hill, Staff Writer • November 28, 2023

Students gathered Thursday, Nov. 16, at Wagoner Dining Hall to celebrate the 15th annual Wagsgiving. Wagsgiving is celebrated every fall...

A variety of candy apples for sale at Kilwins on Market St.

Fall activities in Wilmington

Samantha Hill, Staff Writer • November 11, 2023

Fall is here in the Wilmington area, bringing in an abundance of activities to do. Check out some of these activities in the local...

A cup of Lucky Joe cold brew. The coffee shop says it is the "original cold brew coffee shop" of Wilmington since its founding in 2015. (Lucky Joe via Instagram)

How Lucky Joe Craft Coffee is getting student attention after recent setbacks

Bailey Arnold, Staff Writer • March 21, 2023

Tucked away in a quiet apartment complex not far from campus is a locally owned and operated coffee shop, Lucky Joe Craft Coffee. At first glance, the building looks like another townhouse amongst a sea of student housing, but plenty of delicious coffee, smoothies and pastries as well as work and study spaces hide behind a set of magenta doors.

Frozen pizza from the grocery store cooked in your oven at home.

3 easy recipes for college students

Tristan Rathbun, Staff Writer • March 29, 2022

Most college students don’t yet realize how easy it is to cook. We expect it to require time, labor and skill that we don’t have, but that is far from the truth. Do you have a pot, a stove, a knife and a cutting board? That’s all you need! Here are three simple recipes that I often turn to when I’m hungry, busy and don’t want to do too many dishes. It should be noted that the spice suggestions are low to accommodate milder tastes, but feel free to increase the measurements as needed.

Women-owned coffee shop ‘Spill’ is the perfect place to unwind after finals

Olivia Vizethann, Contributing Writer • December 10, 2021

From being able to talk to the owners, to watching them work behind the counter, it is clear they are an unstoppable team. Weaving in and around each other, passing oat milk, chai and espresso shots without missing a beat is like a dance, pouring passion into each cup. If you are looking for caffeine and a one-of-a-kind environment, Spill is the place to go.

Homemade pumpkin cookies: the finished product.

This pumpkin cookie recipe from TikTok is perfect for fall

Jasmin Singh, Contributing Writer • October 13, 2021

It’s that time of the year again – pumpkin season! As the leaves start to change and people gather for the holidays, pumpkins will be in high demand. Whether you look forward to carving pumpkins, enjoying pumpkin pie, or buying cute pumpkin decorations, fall is undoubtedly the perfect time to try new recipes.

Cinnaholic is located in the Mayfaire Town Center.

“The ultimate indulgence”: Cinnamon roll bakery Cinnaholic opens in Mayfaire

Meredith Stogner, Contributing Writer • April 12, 2021

The bakery features decadent cinnamon rolls, as well as edible cookie dough, brownies and cookies. These delectable treats are served warm and delicious, and everything is 100% vegan.

Fresh Fish at the local fish auction of The Hague, Netherlands.

Photo by Paul Einerhand on Unsplash

Your food isn’t as sustainable as you thought—how can you do better?

Shelby Diehl, Contributing Writer • February 28, 2021

From the heavy carbon and water footprints to the vast amount of deforestation, the food industry has left quite a negative impression on the...

My first attempt at homemade bread anything. It took 6 hours.

Baking for Beginners: Monkey Bread

Emma Smith, Contributing Writer • February 24, 2021

Baking can be intimidating for those who lack experience or can’t figure out how to work an oven. But fear not, I have discovered a simple...

11 of Wilmington’s best coffee shops

Cierra Noffke, Culture Editor • February 24, 2021

One of the cornerstones of Wilmington’s appeal are its coffee shops, and new ones seemingly spring up every year. Navigating the scape can be overwhelming, so we’ve rounded up some of Wilmington’s finest coffee places, accounting for the overall vibe, the indoor space and the variety and quality of the menu.