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Pope Leo XIV smiles in a newly released photograph, wearing the traditional white cassock and gold pectoral cross first seen during his May 8 election greeting at St. Peter’s Basilica (Holy See Press Office).

Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope?

Addison Lowry, Opinion Editor June 6, 2025

A two-day conclave has come to an end with the election of Pope Leo XIV, successor to Pope Francis and the first American Pope. On May 8, white smoke rose from the Vatican’s makeshift chimney as millions...

Two French bulldogs oversee their owner planting a long-leaf pine sapling (Kaylin Brown/The Seahawk).

How UNCW is speaking for the trees

Kaylin Brown, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

On Feb. 26, UNCW’s Office of Sustainability planted 80 saplings in the span of 30 minutes, with the help of 25 community volunteers (and two French bulldogs). The area of UNCW’s campus was once...

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