The Seahawk

September 27, 2020

Despite reports from Port City Daily and WWAY news, UNC Wilmington has not tightened their coronavirus (COVID-19) mask mandate. Instead, they have reinforced and clarified information regarding when people on campus must wear their masks.

UNCW announces spring 2021 calendar

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • September 25, 2020

On Sept. 25 UNC Wilmington (UNCW) sent an email to all students, faculty and staff announcing plans and the calendar for spring 2021.

The Student Government Association (SGA) meets every Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.

SGA 9/22 meeting recap

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • September 25, 2020

At this week’s Student Government Association’s (SGA) meeting, Sharon Boyd, Associate Vice Chancellor of Business Services, and Chief David Donaldson, campus police, joined as guest speakers.

What do you look for in a job?

The Seahawk, Sponsored Content • September 24, 2020

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In this photo combination: President Donald Trump, left, speaks during a news conference in the briefing room of the White House; and Democratic presidential candidate, and former Vice President, Joe Biden speaks about the unrest across the country from Philadelphia City Hall. (From left:Alex Wong/Jim Watson AFP/Getty Images/TNS) (Editors note: this is two combined, cropped photos from Getty Images)

Trump or Biden: Where Do You Stand?

Ambar Delgado, Contributing Writer • September 24, 2020

Below you will find an introductory guide to the platforms of Donald J. Trump and Joe Biden.

2020-2021 SGA VP Sabrina Balent and Preisdent Matt Talone.

2020 State of the SGA recap

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • September 18, 2020

On Sept. 15, the Student Government Association (SGA) held its yearly state of the SGA. This year’s event was held virtually due to the coronavirus...

President Donald Trump speaks to his supporters during a Thursday rally in Freeland, Michigan. (Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

NextGen NC offers insight into President Trump's visits to NC

Aurora Xiong, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2020

President Donald Trump’s recent visit to N.C. has sparked some discussions behind his intentions. With the 2020 presidential elections quickly...

The Seahawk statue displayed at the front of UNCW

UNCW ranked among the top 100 Public National Universities for 2021

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • September 15, 2020

The 2021 U.S. News & World Report for Top 100 Public Schools ranked UNC Wilmington (UNCW) 95 out of 100. UNCW was also ranked as 187 of 389...

Upperman African American Cultural Center celebrates 25 years

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • September 14, 2020

This year UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) Upperman African American Cultural Center celebrates its 25 anniversary. The Upperman Center is a place of support, education and advocacy for Black students at the university.

Inside Depaolo Hall, where the Abrons Student Health Center is located.

Abrons Student Health Center joined SGA to discuss COVID-19

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • September 10, 2020

On Sept. 9 the Student Government Association (SGA) held its weekly meeting and the coronavirus (COVID-19) was a prominent topic.

UNCW discusses diversity and inclusion on campus

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • September 9, 2020

Last week UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Donyell Roseboro, held three open forums to discuss the current climate of diversity and inclusion at UNCW’s campus and how moving forward those things could improve.

President Donald Trump speaks to a small crowd outside the USS North Carolina on Sept. 2, 2020 in Wilmington, North Carolina. President Donald Trump visited the port city for a brief ceremony designating Wilmington as the nation

Wilmington named first World War II Heritage City

Hannah Horowitz, Contributing Writer • September 8, 2020

This past week saw the arrival of President Donald Trump in Wilmington, NC. On Sept. 2. Trump visited the Cape Fear region to celebrate Wilmington...

Pelican Hall and Sandpiper Hall are two of the four new housing options which opened fall 2020 at UNCW.

BREAKING NEWS: On-campus dorms to become single occupancy due to COVID-19 concerns

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • September 7, 2020

The Seahawk has learned that on Sept. 8 UNCW students will receive an email announcing that all on-campus dorms will become single occupancy.

UNC System workers rally against COVID-19 concerns

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • September 5, 2020

Members of the NC Public Service Workers Union, UE Local 150 at UNC Charlotte (UNCC), UNC Chapel Hill (UNC CH) and NC State University (NCSU)...

People march in support of Jacob Blake and his family to the Kenosha County Courthouse on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Blake was shot seven times in the back in front of his three children by a police officer in Kenosha. (Scott Olson/Getty Images/TNS)

The commonality of racial injustice

Kiley Woods, Contributing Writer • September 4, 2020

During the summer of 2020, global protests surrounding racial injustice soared in the U.S alongside the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Throughout...