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Pier 601 class creates PSA to advance awareness against sexual assualt

Kristen Burgess, Staff Writer April 26, 2017

In charge of UNC Wilmington’s Pier 601 Creative course, Dr. Jeanne Persuit and Dr. Bill Bolduc of the Department of Communication Studies have completed their latest project with the help of their students...

The sidewalks between Cameron and Dobo halls are where the assault took place around 3 p.m. on April 18.

Assault on campus: Out in the open, in broad daylight

Casey McAnarney, Editor in Chief April 20, 2017

Prior to 3 p.m. on Monday, April 17th on the sidewalks between Cameron and Dobo halls, a female student was assaulted by three male subjects according to an email sent out by the UNCW Campus Police via...

Newly elected SGA President Ottillie Mensah addressed those present at the annual SGA Inauguration.

SGA Inauguration: Farewells lead to new leadership

Daniel West, Contributing Writer | SGA Beat Reporter April 20, 2017

Last Tuesday saw an evening full of farewells and triumphs. The UNC Wilmington Student Government Association held its final event of the 2016-2017 school year with their annual SGA Inauguration. Over...

This photo, courtesy of Atlantis, shows the magazines editorial staff. [Back Row from Left to Right] Mason Hamberlin, Raja Jalernpan, Rebekkah LaBlue, Matt Theis, Kyle Maples, Lindy Schoenborn and Sarah Wall [Front Row from Left to Right] Nikki Kroushl, Carey Shook, Tally Pavel, Caroline Orth, Chantai Thomas, Becka Jackson and Logan Prochaska.

Freedom of expression debate, Atlantis soon to release latest issue

Casey McAnarney, Editor in Chief April 13, 2017

In preparation for their spring issue, editors for Atlantis, a creative magazine on UNC Wilmington’s campus, had been reviewing submissions of work created and poured over by students. However, now...

Does ISIS Represent True Islam? UNCW Speaker Elaborates

Kristen Burgess, Staff Writer April 7, 2017

When you hear the word “ISIS,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps you are reminded of violent executions in Syria, extreme terrorist attacks on a number of countries, or maybe you...

Progress in Poverty Through Education

Progress in Poverty Through Education

Charlotte Smith, Contributing Writer April 6, 2017

Almost one out of every four people in Wilmington live below the poverty line, and this affects almost every neighborhood in the community, said the mayor of Wilmington at the Sixth Annual Poverty Symposium...

Graphic showing the rise in herion use and that overdose deaths have quadrupled from 2002-2013.

The Wilmington Heroin Epidemic: Solved?

Catharina Collmann, Contributing Writer April 6, 2017

Recent polls regarding heroin and opioid abuse have revealed a spike in activity for the Wilmington area, which has incited alarm in local police officials and psychological health professionals. Deaths...

Views by party on increasing defense spending.

President Donald J. Trump: ‘American Military Does Not Fight To Win’

Meredith Hoffman, Assistant News Editor April 3, 2017

In late February, President Donald Trump addressed a small group of governors in the White House. The topic of conversation was the military budget as Trump unveiled his plan to increase United States...

Michael Flynn attends a news conference on February 10, 2017, at the White House in Washington, D.C. Four Democratic senators have charged in a series of letters that the appointment of Flynn as Donald Trumps national security adviser might have jeopardized national security. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

The WatchHawk: Week ten of Trump’s Administration

Samantha Durham, Assistant Opinion Editor April 2, 2017

Flynn wants immunity Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser, has stated that he would be willing to testify before federal and congressional investigators in regards to the ongoing investigation...

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts after Republicans abruptly pulled their health care bill from the House floor in the Oval Office of the White House on March 24, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

The WatchHawk: Week nine of Trump’s administration

Samantha Durham, Assistant Opinion Editor March 30, 2017

Healthcare Bill a Bust The aftermath of the healthcare plan has many on the edge of their seats, questioning how President Donald Trump and his administration will handle the loss. According to CNN,...

Campus Dining brings in consultant, addresses wants and needs of students

Kristen Burgess, Staff Writer March 25, 2017

Many argue that a common experience at UNC Wilmington is to wait in line at Hawks Nest, trying to get the perfect Chick-fil-A sandwich, only to have to turn around, defeated and empty-handed, because the...

The tax assistance program will allow students and community members to bring their own laptop computers to the program in order to fill out their taxes if they would like to.

Cameron Business School brings tax assistance opportunity to campus

Casey McAnarney, Editor in Chief March 25, 2017

Whether it be preparing to face student loan payments or searching for a low-level job in their aspiring field, graduating from college and entering the “real world” can be daunting for many college...

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