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Education and resource picketing sign in front of the @lovenothateuncw group. (Megan Eesley/The Seahawk).
YouNited pickets outside of Wagoner to spread awareness and resources
Megan Eesley and Kaylin Brown • February 17, 2025

YouNited, formerly Love Not Hate, an organization that works to help those who may have been impacted by changes in the Diversity, Equity...

(Gracie Davis/The Seahawk)
President Trump and DEI: Comments and changes made by the President lead to a DEI debate
Addison Lowry, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Diversity, equality and inclusion programs have quickly become a topic of debate since President Trump was sworn into office on Jan. 20. What...

A photo of The New York Times newspaper rolled up on the ground with a featuring photo of former President Joe Biden (Jon Tyson/Unsplash).
Joe Biden commutes 37 death penalty sentences: The details surrounding the former president’s controversial decision
Addison Lowry, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

On Dec. 23, 2024, President Joe Biden announced he would be commuting the sentences of 37 federal inmates facing execution. Biden’s decision...

Snow covering Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina (Courtesy of Kelly Vonhoene).
Wilmington students embrace rare snowfall
Ava Johnson, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025

It’s been seven years  since a severe blizzard struck Wilmington, N.C. According to the National Weather Service, the last time it snowed...

The outside of Dobo Hall. (Kaitlyn Henry/The Seahawk)
UNC by the S.E.A: A new future for UNCW
Kaitlyn Henry, Staff Writer • December 15, 2024

Science, technology, engineering and math are fast-growing and important fields of the future. However, inequality has been mistakenly rooted...

Lilli-Anne Ogaard, UNCW's Student Government director of diversity and inclusion.(Deborah Williams/The Seahawk)
Critical conversations about DEI
Deborah Williams, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

To address student concerns, the Student Government Association  hosted a “Critical Conversation about DEI.” In August 2024, UNCW...

Photo of president elect Donald J. Trump on the cover of The New York Times (Courtesy: Markus Spiske/Unsplash).
Four more years with Trump, what could his presidency look like?
Sophie Barton, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024

As Americans consider the recent election results, many are left wondering: what is coming next? The nation is split between those who are...

Astronaut walking on the moon (Photo by History in HD/Unsplash).
The Chancellor’s Dare to Learn Lecture: A lesson on failing from astronaut Scott Kelly
Ash Karpf, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

  On Oct. 22 UNCW Chancellor, Aswani Volety, presented the “Dare to Learn Lecture” where NASA astronaut Scott Kelly detailed his...

A graphic of the UNCW All American Marine research vessel (Courtest of Dr. Kenneth Halanych).
Advancing ocean research: University of North Carolina Wilmington introduces a new state-of-the-art research vessel
Brielle Nugent, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

After 35 years, UNCW’s Center for Marine Sciences (CMS) is working to enhance its capabilities by introducing a new research vessel to its...

"VOTE NC" - Rally goers hold letters spelling out "VOTE NC," encouraging North Carolinians to head to the polls. (Emily Reier/The Seahawk)
‘When we vote, we win’: Governor Tim Walz energizes N.C. supporters as polls tighten in final days
Emily Reier and Addison Lowry November 4, 2024

Just 12 days out from election day, Governor Tim Walz spoke at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, N.C. on Oct. 24.  Thursday,...

Media Day team photo of UNCW Women's Basketball for the 2024-25 season (Courtesy: Brittany Drew)

Back row (L-R): Cherie Lea (Associate Head Coach), Hailey Yohn (Assistant Coach), Evan Miller (#22), Corrie McLaughlin (#13), Alexandra Zelaya (#0), Angelina Pelayo (#24), Isis Fitch (#8), Mary Ferrito (#1), Madison Taylor (Director of Operations), Brittany Drew (Assistant Coach); Front row (L-R): McCall King (#10), Kylah Silver (#21), Jania Hall (#20), Tia Dobson (#4), Nicole Woods (Head Coach), Ofir Parpara (#9), Taylor Henderson (#2), Finley Lohan (#5), Kate Hollifield (#3)
New season, new assistant coach
Emma Tillman, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

  From Greensboro to Wilmington, former high school basketball coach Brittany Drew brings her knowledge and experience of the game...

Trump supporter holding up a Trump and Vance sign at the Wilmington International Airport (Jamie Leigh/The Seahawk)
Donald Trump visits Wilmington for Republican rally
Jamie Leigh Royal, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

On Sept. 21, former President Donald J. Trump was the guest of honor in attendance for the Republican rally at the Wilmington International...

 Randy Newton is joined by local business employee Christian Staley in loading Newton’s trailer with donations to prepare for a drive across the state. (Bridget Flanagan/The Seahawk)
A wake-up call: the change facing N.C. communities after weather disasters
Bridget Flanagan, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024

In the wake of September’s catastrophic rainfall that wreaked havoc across the state, the citizens of N.C. face a wake-up call: the climate...

Josh Stein meeting with student journalists over Zoom. (Bella Clotzman/The Seahawk)
A talk between N.C. student journalists and Josh Stein
Bella Clotzman, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024

On Thursday Oct. 17, Josh Stein, the Democratic candidate for governor of N.C. held a Zoom call with student journalists to address questions...

With the abundance of voting resources available on campus, UNCW students have the power to make their voice heard during election season. (Parker Johnson/Unsplash)
Don’t sit this one out: UNCW’s voter resources and empowering student participation
Emily Reier, News Editor • October 14, 2024

With an estimated eight million new eligible voters, Gen Z has the power to tip the scales. In the same five minutes it takes to register...

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