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Slow but necessary growth of diversity in UNCW admissions

Malia Benison | Contributing Writer March 17, 2016

UNC Wilmington, a school that is avidly reaching for prestige in all fields, has recently been under criticism by the student body in regards to the lack of diversity.According to UNCW’s demographic...

New Director of the School of Social Work plans to build upon new-found notoriety

Paige Myers | Contributing Writer March 17, 2016

As UNC Wilmington receives recognition for its affordable, accredited Masters of Social Work Program, the School of Social Work also recognizes and names a new director, Dr. Stacy Kolomer, who plans to...

UNCW senior personally emails chancellor over petition to cancel Thursday’s classes

Casey McAnarney | News Editor March 16, 2016

In the hopes of watching what some students are calling “the biggest and most memorable sporting event [UNC Wilmington has] seen,” UNCW students have petitioned the university to cancel classes on...

NC primary results: Clinton and Trump win big; Connect NC Bond passes

Casey McAnarney | News Editor March 16, 2016

UNC Wilmington students and North Carolinians alike ventured out to the polls for the NC Primary yesterday, and the results are now in.In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton won the Democratic primary...

New Director of the Women’s Studies and Resource Center has plans to better the program

Casey McAnarney | News Editor March 10, 2016

As the current chair of the Department of English, Dr. Katherine Montwieler prepares for her new position as the director of the Women’s Studies and Resource Center by planning to expand the program...

New Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Students Dr. Paul A. Townend plans to improve the overall experience of undergraduates as well as encourage faculty to explore more inventive ways of teaching students.

New Associate Vice Chancellor’s plans to improve the undergraduate experience

Casey McAnarney | News Editor March 10, 2016

New Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Students Dr. Paul A. Townend plans to improve the overall experience of undergraduates as well as encourage faculty to explore more inventive ways of teaching students.

McCrory speaks at UNCW about Connect NC bond, impact on Wilmington community

Robert Manion | Contributing Writer March 10, 2016

NC Gov. Pat McCrory spoke at a meeting held on UNC Wilmington's campus this past Wednesday, March 9 while students were on spring break to promote the two billion dollar Connect NC public improvement bond...

Upperman Center director speaks to importance of continuing conversations about race

Malia Benison | Contributing Writer March 3, 2016

As Black History Month concludes, the campus is left with a final concern: keeping the conversations about race going.Dr. Candace Thompson, interim director of the Upperman African American Cultural Center,...

Incumbent Dan McCord elected for second term as student body president

Hannah Williams, Assistant News Editor March 3, 2016

The Student Government Association officer election polls have closed, the votes have been counted and incumbent Dan McCord has been voted as UNC Wilmington SGA president for his second term. “It...

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death and its effect on North Carolina

Meredith Hoffman | Contributing Writer March 3, 2016

The country received news on Feb. 13 that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who was appointed to the bench by President Ronald Reagan, had died at the age of 79. Subsequently, his death has risen...

UNCW Student Government Association makes motions to oppose NC Senate bill

Casey McAnarney | News Editor March 3, 2016

In a resolution entitled ‘An Act of Student Opposition to North Carolina House Bill 589,’ UNC Wilmington’s Student Government Association voiced the opinion of the organization and the campus as...

Conference plans in motion with St. Joseph’s University from India

Hannah Williams, Assistant News Editor February 25, 2016

Cross-cultural bonds were forged last December when 26 graduate students and faculty members from the College of Health and Human Services journeyed to Bangalore, India to present research on mental...

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