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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 to Trask Coliseum.    Native to Greensboro, N.C.,...

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 Airport (ILM). Supporters from all over Wilmington and surrounding...

 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 is changing. Disastrous weather events are not confined to...

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 that many young voters have. Reporters representing four...

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 to vote, you could scroll through TikTok, grab a coffee,...

Student body president Skyler Stein (Jamie Leigh Royal/The Seahawk)

SGA State of the Union address

Jamie Leigh Royal, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Sept. 17 is best recognized as Constitution Day. This anniversary is celebrated in appreciation of the 39 delegates who signed the United States Constitution in 1787. As we commemorate our Constitutional...

UNCW alum, Maddie Miller, poses in front of the iconic Seahawk statue. (Courtesy of Maddie Miller, UNCW class of 2023)

Students speak out on movement of iconic Seahawk statue

Alli DeMan, Editorial Intern September 25, 2024

Stationed in the Wagoner Drive traffic circle since 2009, UNCW’s Soaring Seahawk statue has been a favorite spot for student graduation photos. Its movement to a new location on Hoggard Hall Lawn was...

This year, The Seahawk is partnering with SGA to better inform students of SGA decisions. (Gracie Davis/The Seahawk)

Sept. 10 SGA meeting

Jamie Leigh Royal, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

  On Sept. 10, the Student Government Association held their first meeting for the Fall 2024 semester. The meeting was led by Student Body Vice President Barrett Butler. It began with the routine...

Discovery Hall provides students with an abundance of study space and natural lighting. (Grace Lanham/The Seahawk)

While you’ve been gone: UNCW’s Discovery Hall addition and Randall Library renovation

Grace Lanham, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2024

On Aug. 15, 2024, UNCW’s library reopened its doors after a summer hiatus filled with remodeling and renovations, including an 80,000 square foot addition to Randall’s current library space. The...

Date rape drugs pose a grave threat to college students, and can be easily slipped into drinks undetected. (Gracie Davis/The Seahawk)

“The Red Zone,” date rape drugs and resources

Megan Eesley, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2024

As students settle into their first month of classes, campus is also bracing itself for the Red Zone. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), “The Red Zone is typically thought...

The Venus flytrap found in N.C. (Skylar Schade/The Seahawk)

N.C.’s famous carnivore

Skylar Schade, Staff Writer May 29, 2024

The Venus flytrap is a staple in N.C., earning the title of state carnivorous plant. Despite its substantial presence in the area, many residents are not aware of its importance in the state’s culture...

University of North Carolina sign located in front of Hoggard Hall (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk)

UNC Board of Governors Committee moves to eliminate DEI policy

Samantha Hill and Jimmy Parrish May 6, 2024

On April 17, the UNC Board of Governors Committee on University Governance swiftly voted to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in N.C. public universities-- a decision that will...

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