New UNCW dorms Sandpiper and Pelican Halls officially open
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
August 21, 2020
The fall 2020 school year saw the completion and official opening of two new campus housing options at UNC Wilmington (UNCW). Sandpiper Hall and Pelican Hall are pod-style dorms, like Schwartz Hall and University Suites, and both house 518 first-year students each. These new dorms which are located near Graha...
COM department offering new interracial dialogue class
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
August 20, 2020
Amid the recent conversations about race and protest surrounding the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, the Communication Studies (COM) department is offering a new course this fall in order to help open and encourage dialogues about race. “Well, you know, obviously the controversy went nuclear, espec...
UNCW revises campus housing visitor policy amid COVID-19
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
August 18, 2020
As countries around the world, the U.S. included, are still dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, UNC Wilmington (UNCW) has updated their on-campus housing visitor policy in order to keep students and staff safe. In an email sent out to off-campus students, UNCW’s Assistant Dean, Ste...
UNC-Chapel Hill shifts to remote instruction
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
August 17, 2020
On Monday afternoon UNC Chapel Hill announced, after reports of several coronavirus (COVID-19) clusters on campus, the university will be shifting to remote instruction effective Aug. 19 -- a “cluster” is defined as “as 5 or more cases with linkage between cases,” by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
North Carolina absentee mail-in voting guide
![Absentee voting manager Matt Kelly holds the ballot envelopes that will be used to mail ballots at the Franklin County Board of Elections office in Columbus on July 29. The two-key system ensures no one political party will have access to ballots alone. [Adam Cairns/Dispatch]](https://theseahawk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/US-NEWS-POSTAL-SERVICE-WARNS-OHIO-SOME-REP-475x325.jpg)
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
August 17, 2020
Due to concerns about health and safety, amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) at the polls this upcoming election season, more and more Americans are considering absentee mail-in voting. A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about 65% of Americans support absentee voting, espec...
Trump signs executive order to ban social media app TikTok
Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer
August 11, 2020
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Aug. 6 banning two Chinese apps, including TikTok, starting Sept. 20.
Joe Biden names Kamala Harris as VP running mate
Caitlyn Dark, News Editor
August 11, 2020
Washington, D.C. — Several months after confirming he would choose a female running mate, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has named California senator and former fellow presidential candidate Kamala Harris as his running mate.
Is your student organization ready for the Virtual Involvement Carnival 2020?
The Seahawk
August 3, 2020
The annual Involvement Carnival is a one-stop resource for getting involved at UNCW and for recruiting new members into student organizations. This year’s Involvement Carnival, in a time of pandemic, will be unlike any other. How student organizations will make themselves stand out from the crowd could be a game-changer.
E-Bill due date extended due to inaccurate charges
Caitlyn Dark and Brenna Flanagan
July 29, 2020
Two days before the Fall 2020 semester bill was originally due, UNC Wilmington announced an extension due to inaccurate charges because of changes caused by the COVID-19 virus.
Mike S. Adams’ death ruled a suicide
Caitlyn Dark, News Editor
July 27, 2020
Former UNC Wilmington professor Mike S. Adams’ sudden July 23 death has been ruled as a suicide, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office in a press release this afternoon.
Former UNCW professor Mike S. Adams found dead in home
Caitlyn Dark, News Editor
July 24, 2020
Nearly a week before his retirement was set to officially begin, former UNC Wilmington professor Mike S. Adams was found dead in his home yesterday. Adams was discovered after the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office performed a wellness check on July 23 at his home in the Wilmington community of...
ICE reverses disputed July 6 international student policy
Caitlyn Dark, News Editor
July 17, 2020
Washington, D.C. — After facing intense pressure and backlash, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has dropped its most recent addendum to its international student visa policy.