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Grab a coffee, rescue a kitten: Wilmington’s first cat cafe

Kristen Burgess, Staff Writer • February 27, 2018

Soon you will be able to enjoy your Sunday morning macchiato while contributing to the rescue efforts of local homeless kittens. The Scratching Post Cafe, Wilmington's first cat cafe, will be opening soon....

On a budget: Chocolate almond butter swirls

Lindsay Scott, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2018

“On a Budget” is your go-to source for easy, wholesome and tasty recipes adapted for maximum health and minimum cost. Tune in bi-weekly for a variety of food that’s as good for your wallet as it...

On a Budget: Valentine’s Day dinner, dessert and drink

Lindsay Scott, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2018

“On a Budget” is your go-to source for easy, wholesome and tasty recipes adapted for maximum health and minimum cost. Tune in for a variety of food that’s as good for your wallet as it is for your...

Wilmington spilled the beans

Kristen Yun, Contributing Writer • February 2, 2018

Locals and visitors were invited to enjoy a cup-o-joe from Wilmington's best hole-in-the-wall coffee shops. The first annual Wilmington Coffee Crawl took place downtown on Saturday, January 27. Crawlers...

On a Budget: Honey sesame chicken

Lindsay Scott, Contributing Writer • January 31, 2018

“On a Budget” is your go-to source for easy, wholesome and tasty recipes adapted for maximum health and minimum cost. Tune in bi-weekly for a variety of food that’s as good for your wallet as it...

How to host a successful Friendsgiving

Skylar Chadwick, Contributing Writer • November 21, 2017

Hosting a Friendsgiving isn’t a complicated task, but it is more involved than simply inviting people over for dinner. There are plenty of moving parts to consider and you will need a plan to make sure...

Wilmington’s best brunch spots

Maddie Driggers, Assistant Lifestyles Editor • November 9, 2017

Are you looking for a local brunch spot close to campus? How about a good place to take family when they're visiting you from out of town? Maybe a good traditional diner-style breakfast? Or even a completely...

Making Friday nights easier: UNCW graduate starts BarMembership

Vanessa Dickerson, Staff Writer • October 19, 2017

Say goodbye to holding a plethora of membership cards in your wallet when going out in Wilmington, all thanks to UNC-Wilmington Communication Studies graduate Brandon Noel. Noel, who graduated in 2002,...

But first, coffee: five Wilmington coffee shops to satisfy your caffeine cravings

Rachel Logan, Copy Editor • September 29, 2017

When discussing coffee shops, Starbucks is always quick to come to mind. Starbucks is probably the most well-known of all coffee shops in the United States, and with over twenty thousand locations worldwide,...

Food fanatics: a look into UNCW’s chapter of Spoon University

Austin Suther, Contributing Writer • September 21, 2017

With restaurants in Wilmington as plentiful as sand in a desert, it is no wonder the UNC Wilmington branch of Spoon University has taken off. UNCW’s chapter of Spoon University – which started in...

Seahawk snack: mac and cheese

Chantai Thomas, Lifestyles Editor • September 6, 2017

Start to Finish: 30 minutes Servings: 8 Difficulty level: Low Effort required: Medium Price point: Low Good for: munchies, comfort, carb-loading, lazy Saturdays Ingredients 3 cups...

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Wilmington’s best eats as told by UNCW students

Kyle Kissinger, Assistant Lifestyles Editor • August 17, 2017

Whether you are an incoming freshman, transfer student, or have already spent some time in the Wilmington area and simply looking for a new favorite place to eat -- look no further! The following list...