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A closer look at UNCW’s newest vice chancellor, Dr. Lowell Davis
The fountain in downtown Wilmington.
Wilmington City Council recommends WAVE transportation delay redesign implementation
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • May 7, 2021

During this week's City Council meeting, members passed a resolution recommending the delay of the WAVE transportation redesign, and heard updates...

The Seahawk says goodbye to senior editorial board members
Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2021

Three editorial board members will graduate at the semester’s end, leaving The Seahawk with positions to fill as the summer approaches. The...

The North Carolina State Capitol Building in Raleigh, North Carolina.
North Carolina bill targets trans youth in sports
Andrew Lemon, Assistant News Editor • May 6, 2021

House Bill 358, also called the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which is making its way through the North Carolina House of Representatives,...

The late Vice Chancellor Pat Leonard.
Senior medallion renamed to honor late Pat Leonard
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • May 6, 2021

As UNC Wilmington (UNCW) holds its 100th commencement ceremonies this weekend, the prestigious senior medallion award got an updated name to...

The North Carolina State Capitol Building in Raleigh, North Carolina.
North Carolina gains one new house seat
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • May 6, 2021
This additional seat will bring the total of North Carolina’s congressional districts to 14. Currently, North Carolina's representation in the House is held by eight Republicans and five Democrats. As of yet, there is not any indication on where the 14th district will be located, and that will be determined once the state legislature redraws the district lines.
A look across the UNCW pond.
Board of trustees meeting recap: diverse student acceptances is up and construction continues
Veronica Wernicke and Andrew Lemon • May 5, 2021

During the quarterly UNC Wilmington (UNCW) board of trustees meeting, the board heard updates related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), diversity,...

The new sustainability office is located in the Warwick Center.
Office of Sustainability gets new space
Andrew Lemon, Assistant News Editor • April 29, 2021
Last week, the Office of Sustainability formally opened the doors of their new space located in the Warwick Center, filling the vacant space following the Office of Military Affairs’ move to Veterans Hall. This space will house Chief Sustainability Officer Kat Pohlman, as well as her staff of peer educators.
Cooper lifts outdoor mask requirements
Cooper lifts outdoor mask requirements
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • April 29, 2021
During a press conference on Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper outlined the states latest coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and plans for the summer. The ease of current restrictions are set to start on April 30 at 5 p.m., and expire on June 1. 
UNCW staff member recieves the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the Burney Center clinic.
Burney Center COVID-19 virus vaccine clinic reopens to Wilmington community
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • April 27, 2021

Following a pause in operations to review the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, UNC Wilmington’s vaccination clinic has...

The fountain between Morton and Leutze Hall.
UNC System receiving more COVID-19 aid as BOG expect a normal fall 2021
Veronica Wernicke and Andrew Lemon, News Editor and Assistant News Editor • April 24, 2021
The UNC System board of governors (BOG) held their bi-monthly meeting earlier this week and discussed COVID-19 aid, a new project with PBS North Carolina, and approving a new board of trustees across the system. 
Period products ready for transport.
'Periods Don’t Stop for Pandemics' campaign collecting menstrual hygiene products for local women
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • April 22, 2021
For the second year in a row, UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) Hawks Harvest is partnering with Seeds of Healing and I Support the Girls, to collect and donate menstrual hygiene products for local women in the Cape Fear region. 
Preparing to administer a vaccine in the Burney Center.
UNC System will not require COVID-19 virus vaccine for fall 2021 return
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • April 22, 2021
Several major universities, including Duke University have announced that they will require students to receive the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine prior to their return. The UNC System will not.
Wilmington
Wilmington City Council aims for 100% clean energy by 2050
Andrew Lemon, Assistant News Editor • April 22, 2021
These goals arose from recommendations made by the previously established Clean Energy Task Force, which was brought together last year to explore options that the city can take in furthering clean energy policy in the future. 
Doctors working with test tubes. Photo by Mat Napo on Unsplash
Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine trial process underway in Wilmington
Andrew Lemon, Assistant News Editor • April 22, 2021
The vaccine is set to undergo trials from TMA and in conjunction with Drs. Bart Williams and Will Jones of Wrightsville Family Practice, utilizing particles from plants that have a similar structure to that of the coronavirus.
Center for Healthy Communities.
UNCW receives funding for community COVID-19 virus relief
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor • April 21, 2021

UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) center for healthy communities recently received a $330,000 grant to help vulnerable communities affected by the coronavirus...

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