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UNCW bans hoverboards on campus due to safety risks

Hannah Williams, Assistant News Editor February 4, 2016

The electric self balancing scooters known as “hoverboards” have quickly become a phenomenon over the last several months, showing up as birthday gifts, Christmas gifts and personal treats all...

Along the coast of Wrightsville Beach as the sun is setting.

UNCW ranked tenth for beach school’s by Time’s Money Magazine

Casey McAnarney | News Editor February 4, 2016

With a seven mile distance between campus and the beach, as well as a Division I beach volleyball team and a competitive surf team that won a national Red Bull competition, Time’s Money Magazine named...

Bernice King the chief executive officer of the King Center was the keynote speaker for UNCWs Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration January 22, 2016 at Kenan Auditorium. Dr. King received the Key to Wilmington City from Mayor Bill Saffo and autographed books after her speech. 

Bernice King’s visit to UNCW makes impact on community members

Samantha Lavin | Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2016

Bernice King the chief executive officer of the King Center was the keynote speaker for UNCW's Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration January 22, 2016 at Kenan Auditorium. Dr. King received the Key to Wilmington City from Mayor Bill Saffo and autographed books after her speech. 

Chancellor Sartarelli’s words of wisdom for UNCW

Chancellor Sartarelli’s words of wisdom for UNCW

Helen Rogalski, Contributing Writer January 28, 2016

Republican Presidential candidate Marco Rubio and Higher Education Reform

Meredith Hoffman | Contributing Writer January 21, 2016

Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, who runs on a platform emphasizing a wide range of issues, has spent the majority of the pre-primary campaign trying to make a name for himself, but really has only set...

Upperman Center prepares for new year and new events

Malia Benison | Contributing Writer January 21, 2016

With a fresh year commencing for the diverse clubs of UNC-Wilmington, the Upperman African American Cultural Center, which celebrated 20 years in 2015, has been preparing for many great things to come.Mr....

New scholarship hopes to keep teachers in New Hanover County public schools

Noah Thomas January 14, 2016

A ranking by WalletHub placed North Carolina 50th of 51 United States territories for best states to work in as a public school teacher. This ranking may have deterred prospective teachers from seeking...

UNCW students’ views on possible first female president

MANDEL NGAN January 14, 2016

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton smiles during a town hall meeting/television interview on January 29, 2013 at the Newseum in Washington, DC. Clinton took questions from youths from around the world via satellite and social media. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Personal Friend of Nelson Mandela Speaks At UNCW About Importance Of Education

Casey McAnarney | Assistant News Editor November 19, 2015

In a South African prison known as Robben Island in the 1960s, an unlikely friendship formed between prominent twentieth century figure Nelson Mandela and his young prison guard. The guard, Christo Brand,...

Death resurfaces pedestrian cross bridge conversation

Kathryn McCallion | Contributing Writer November 19, 2015

On November 1 around 10:45 pm, an adult male was struck and killed walking outside of the designated crosswalk on South College Road.Hundreds of students wait patiently to cross the seven lane highway...

UNCW Students’ Take On Race Issues At Other Universities

Casey McAnarney | Assistant News Editor November 19, 2015

With recent discussions over the mishandling of race issues at the University of Missouri, or Mizzou, UNC-Wilmington students have taken into consideration what this situation means for our campus.“I...

Personal friend of Nelson Mandela speaks on importance of education

Casey McAnarney | Assistant News Editor November 19, 2015

In a South African prison known as Robben Island in the 1960s, an unlikely friendship formed between prominent twentieth century figure Nelson Mandela and his young prison guard. The guard, Christo Brand,...

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