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The news site of UNC Wilmington

The Seahawk

Would-be Reagan assassin to be released

Malia Benison | Assistant News Editor July 28, 2016

California Gov. Ronald Reagan gives state of the State address to legislators in Sacramento, California.

DNC’s first day illustrates party’s deep divide

Hannah Williams, News Editor July 26, 2016

The Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia has not yet brought the party to unity like its leaders might have hoped. The DNC’s first day of caucuses, councils and speeches served to illustrate...

Trump chooses Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as running mate

Hannah Williams, News Editor July 15, 2016

In a tweet that confirmed widespread speculation, presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced Friday morning that he had chosen Indiana governor Mike Pence as his running mate. Pence...

Reports of ‘Hamilton’ star’s approaching departure cause ticket prices to surge

Hannah Williams, News Editor June 5, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda, 36, reached stardom when he created and starred in the hit Broadway musical “In the Heights.” But when Miranda created and starred in the musical “Hamilton” beginning in...

Sanders vows to continue campaigning all the way to convention

Hannah Williams | News Editor June 5, 2016

Though the underdogs of the Republican nomination race have all ended their campaigns, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pledged to continue his campaign past the primary season and to the...

The SciHawk: The Neanderthal in all of us

Dana Weber | Contributing Writer May 18, 2016

Recent studies show that modern humans share a portion of their DNA with Neanderthals, a primitive hominoid species that thrived during the last Ice Age. 

Unique alliance between Cruz and Kasich attempts to stop Trump

Hannah Williams, News Editor April 28, 2016

In an attempt to prevent Donald Trump from winning the Republican presidential nomination, candidates John Kasich and Ted Cruz have become sudden allies. Last Sunday, the two candidates announced...

Andrew Jacksons likeness has been on the front of the $20 bill since 1928, and by 2030, a portrait of Harriet Tubman, known for freeing hundreds of slaves in the Underground Railroad, will replace Jacksons. 

Women to be featured on American currency for the first time

Hannah Williams, News Editor April 28, 2016

Andrew Jackson's likeness has been on the front of the $20 bill since 1928, and by 2030, a portrait of Harriet Tubman, known for freeing hundreds of slaves in the Underground Railroad, will replace Jackson's. 

Bidders go yahoo for Yahoo

Savanna Shackleford | Contributing Writer April 21, 2016

Yahoo Inc., a formerly massive technological company, has lost its popularity through the years. Once a money making giant, the company never recovered from the dot-com bust of the early 2000s, and now...

Trump’s children miss registration deadline, won’t be voting for him

Paige Myers | Contributing Writer April 21, 2016

As the New York primary election quickly approaches, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is once again in the spotlight. However, this time it is Trump’s children that are under fire.  Because...

Viola Davis sends message of perseverance as keynote speaker at Women’s Empowerment Expo

Helen Rogalski, Managing Editor April 21, 2016

On Saturday, April 16, the 11th Women’s Empowerment and Networking Expo was hosted at PNC Arena in Raleigh. PNC Arena was filled with more than 10,000 excited, predominately female attendees,...

Castro’s comments on the American Empire

Malia Benison | Contributing Writer April 7, 2016

The Obama Administration’s efforts towards normalizing the tense relations between America and Cuba have been rejected by many, including past Cuban president Fidel Castro.Being the first United States...

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