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Criminal Justice Reform Bill looks to hold those in law enforcement accountable

Grace Hall, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2021

For those victims of police violence, Senate Bill 300 seems to be the light at the end of a tunnel. Finally, action is backing words, and seems to herald a new age in which law enforcement officers will be held to a higher standard, and more importantly, will be held accountable for their actions. While many in the police force aim to protect the American people at any cost, for those that go overboard and begin resorting to violence, it could be their new reckoning.

How UNCW’s new COVID guidelines are affecting the campus experience

Abigail Celoria, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2021

There is a struggle with the new guidelines across the campus community. While many recognize their importance, it is still discouraging that online events are continuing to be the reality. Still, UNCW’s students have remained resilient throughout the pandemic.

Filmmakers, welcome to the new University Film Center

Boyce Rucker, Culture Intern • September 1, 2021

The film studies department at UNCW is defined by its sense of community and the deeply shared passion for the cinematic arts, whether it be the scholarly study of the medium or filmmaking itself. As the...

UNCW announces all unvaccinated in-person students must participate in surveillance testing, change from previous guidance

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • August 11, 2021

UNCW announced on Tuesday that all unvaccinated students who live on campus or attend face-to-face classes, along with unvaccinated faculty and staff members, must complete weekly surveillance testing...

OPINION: Madison Cawthorn should be doing more to help the disabled community

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer • August 5, 2021

Cawthorn should be using his platform to amplify that people with disabilities are in fact normal. He could do this in a variety of ways. First, he could talk about his own experiences as a person with a wheelchair. Undoubtedly, he has had these experiences and they have played a huge role in his life. Second, he could start weekly conversations with other people with disabilities in North Carolina which would not only amplify the disability community but also enlighten him as a representative of the people.

UNCW will temporarily return to mask wearing and surveillance testing

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • July 31, 2021

Editor's Note: The Seahawk has updated its coverage on this topic. To view the update on surveillance testing from Aug.11, please click here. A Friday email from Chancellor Jose Sartarelli announced...

UNCW adds two new STEM programs in the computer science department

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • July 22, 2021

The UNC board of governors approved the addition of two new Bachelor of Science programs at UNCW in cybersecurity and intelligent systems engineering. The undergraduate degrees will be the first of their...

Here are North Carolina’s candidates running for the Senate in 2022

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • July 15, 2021

Since incumbent Senator Richard Burr announced he would not seek re-election in 2022, many North Carolinians have expressed interest in taking his place. The federal government already operates...

Critical race theory and how it is affecting Wilmington

Andrew Lemon and Brenna Flanagan • July 11, 2021

Over the past year, a new term has entered the political lexicon in the United States. Critical race theory, an theory in legal academia analyzing race as it relates to the framework of society, has taken...

UNCW professor apologizes for “Blow up Republicans” post

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • July 1, 2021

A UNCW professor’s Facebook post that came under fire in the campus community this week caused the professor to issue an apology in a statement given to The Seahawk on Thursday. Recreation therapy...

Former Republican representative appointed to UNCW board of trustees

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • June 30, 2021

A former Republican state representative was appointed to the UNCW board of trustees on Tuesday. Holly Grange was recommended by her party leader, Speaker Tim More in an appointments bill passed...

Wilmington could see more offshore wind farms after recent executive order

Andrew Lemon, Interim News Editor • June 10, 2021

The order lays out targets for electricity production through offshore wind farms, calling for 2.8 gigawatts of offshore wind energy (approximately enough to power 2 million homes for a year) produced yearly by 2030, rising to eight gigawatts by 2040.