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UNCW safeguards against school shootings

Joe Lowe | Staff Writer September 15, 2013

Six years ago, Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 Virginia Tech students and injured 17 others in what is known as the worst shooting by a single gunman in the history of the United States. Which begs the question:...

New budget makes several changes to NC education

Evan Amezcua | Contributing Writer September 15, 2013

In July, Gov. Pat McCrory signed a $20.6 billion budget that creates several changes in K-12 public education that former, current and future education students should keep in mind. "We have to be...

Getting to know Brent Campbell

Evan Amezcua | Staff Writer August 5, 2013

 It took Brent Campbell 17 minutes to write his letter. 17 minutes to detail the harassment he endured, to convey his pain and frustration, to illustrate strained race relations in America, and to forgive...

Tabling at Freshman Orientation helps clubs grow

Pam Creech | Staff Writer July 9, 2013

On June 17, rising freshmen strolled through UNC Wilmington's Student Recreation Center, eager to learn about the variety of student organizations they'll be able to join in the fall. This student organization...

Director of Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship sets plan in motion

Evan Emezcua | Contributing Writer June 10, 2013

Damp from pelting rain, Jim Roberts sauntered into Harris Teeter's Port City Java, ordering his third cup of coffee for the day. He is already hard at work getting UNC Wilmington's new Center for Innovation...

Trask Land Company Scholarship creates equal opportunity for military students

Rachel Huber | Contributing Writer June 7, 2013

In May, the Trask Land Company announced that it would establish a merit-based scholarship in cooperation with UNC Wilmington and Camp Lejeune to benefit active duty marines and their families.The Trask Land...

Seahawk sports safe for the time being

Roel Escamilla | Contributing Writer June 4, 2013

Amidst cheers of elation, shouts of joy and a collective sigh of relief, Chancellor Gary Miller announced there would be not cuts to the UNC Wilmington athletic department. The atmosphere in the Burney...

National Pawn CEO gives band instruments to local middle school

Pam Creech | Staff Writer June 3, 2013

If you want to play in a band, you have to have, well, instruments.  And instruments are what D.C. Virgo band director Cameron Bolish did not have-until a local businessman gave him and his students...

Unpaid internships: A student’s burden

Evan Amezcua | Contributing writer May 28, 2013

As graduation appears on the horizon for many students, so does the desperation for real-world experience that puts them above other students in the job hunt.  Internships serve as a gateway between college...

Intercollegiate Athletic Review Committee recommends big changes for Seahawks

Roel Escamilla May 19, 2013

  On May 15 the Intercollegiate Athletic Review Committee released its recommendation to Chancellor Gary Miller to eliminate five programs from the athletic portfolio-men's indoor track, men's cross...

DC Virgo Preparatory Academy seeks volunteers

Pam Creech | Staff Writer May 13, 2013

 In August 2012, newly-named D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy re-opened its doors to more than 100 sixth graders who spent the school year working with UNC Wilmington volunteers and broadening their previously...

UNCW Recreation Center Expansion Open

Joe Lowe | Staff Writer May 9, 2013

 UNC Wilmington students have been waiting-some patiently, some not so patiently-three semesters for the opening of the new Student Recreation Center expansion, and after a ribbon-cutting ceremony on...

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