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Randall Library sees changes on the horizon with new $1 million budget

Hannah Williams, Assistant News Editor • April 7, 2016

Randall Library has been granted a substantial budget increase for the upcoming academic year thanks to UNC Wilmington’s increased revenue from the enrollment growth of the 2015-2016 academic year. Armed...

With silent protests, UNCW students demand more transparency

Casey Auch | Layout Editor • April 7, 2016

Several UNC Wilmington students attended the Chancellor’s installation last Thursday, some protesting the recent passing of House Bill 2 and the proposed Campus Free Expression Act.“HB 2 is a large...

Students and locals unite, UNCW PRIDE stage march down Chancellor’s Walk

Casey McAnarney | News Editor • April 7, 2016

Giuliana Vaca-Tricerri of Centro Hispano holds up a handmade sign as she marches in the peacful protest.

McCrory’s “bathroom bill” receives local opposition from families

Casey Auch | Layout Editor • April 7, 2016

Members of the Wilmington community rally in opposition to House Bill 2, a new law in North Carolina, passed last week.

House Bill 2 could have huge implications for NC; UNCW students stage silent protest

Casey McAnarney | News Editor • March 31, 2016

A recent House bill passed by North Carolina's legislative body has left students and citizens frustrated with their government, so much so that UNC Wilmington students staged a silent protest the Monday...

Phony traffic stop just miles from campus

Ava Hicks | Contributing Writer • March 31, 2016

Around one in the morning on Wednesday, March 2, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call from an individual claiming to have been pulled over by a suspicious person posing as an...

America’s response to controversial House Bill 2

Helen Rogalski, Managing Editor • March 31, 2016

A screen capture of a tweet from a trans North Carolinian in response to controversial House Bill 2.

Legislature poses threat of renaming historically black colleges and universities in NC

Maegan McUmber | Contributing Writer • March 31, 2016

As some of the last institutions dedicated solely to African Americans, historically black colleges and universities are an aspect of the diversity of culture and heritage in North Carolina.Therefore,...

Tapingo cuts food lines for students, has minimal impact on food workers

Robert Manion | Contributing Writer • March 31, 2016

Tron Daniels, an employee at UNCW on-campus sandwich shop Landwich, refills cucumbers in the food preparation area to keep up with the growing number of lunchtime clientele brought by new food ordering app Tapingo.

New UNC System Student Body President announced; UNCW not involved in the vote

Casey McAnarney | News Editor • March 24, 2016

At a gathering of the UNC school system’s Association of Student Governments at Appalachian State University this past weekend, the ASG named North Carolina State University sophomore Madeline Finnegan...

Trump Supporter Gets Violent at NC Rally

Malia Benison | Contributing Writer • March 24, 2016

Donald Trump, the front-runner of the Republican Party, held a rally in Fayetteville, NC March 8 as a boost for his campaign. A home to many active duty military stationed at Fort Bragg, Trump is the first...

Possible Campus Free Expression Act could actually suppress free speech

Hannah Williams, Assistant News Editor • March 24, 2016

UNC system students will face disciplinary action for disrupting the “first amendment rights of others” on campus if the bill Lt. Gov. Dan Forest plans to propose passes. The Campus Free Expression...