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UNCW professor researches Antarctic penguins

Pam Creech | Contributing Writer September 19, 2013

For many scientists, field work involves spending time at sea, or examining specimens in a local forest. However, for Steven Emslie Ph.D, a biology professor at UNC Wilmington, field work means traveling...

New online programs offer big opportunities

Elizabeth Menzer | Contributing Writer September 19, 2013

UNC Wilmington announced the launch of new nursing and education programs, offering specific degrees through online courses.Within the Watson College of Education and School of Nursing, Registered Nurses...

North Carolina National Guard recognizes same-sex marriage

Jeff Winkle | Contributing Writer September 19, 2013

Gay-rights activists across North Carolina collected a win last week when the NC National Guard announced they would now recognize same-sex marriages. This action will extend federal benefits to all same-sex...

UNCW student veteran, Jason Thigpen will be runnig for congress in 2014.

Seahawk runs for Congress

Daniel McClurg | Contributing Writer September 19, 2013

Former U.S. Army Sergeant and UNC Wilmington student Jason Thigpen recently announced that he’s challenging Republican incumbent Walter Jones for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in...

New law forces clinics to meet requirements or shut down

Elizabeth Cooper | Contributing Writer September 19, 2013

When North Carolina Senate Bill 353 goes into law in October, the only Planned Parenthood clinic in Wilmington will have to roll with the punches or shut down. The bill will force all abortion clinics...

SAE Act comes from fraternity party gone wrong

Juliane Bullard | Editor-In-Chief September 19, 2013

No arrests were made, no drinking citations were issued, and other than a noise violation issued by the Wilmington Police Department no evidence was collected to suggest that UNC Wilmington Sigma Alpha...

Out-of-state students need a voter ID to vote in 2016

Evan Amezcua | Assistant News Editor September 15, 2013

North Carolina’s new Voter ID Law changes a lot of voting policies, but most notably for UNCWilmington students, it will bar the use of university ID as an adequate form of identification.House Bill...

SRC more than doubles in size and resources

Lizzie Menzer | Staff Writer September 15, 2013

Since the Student Recreation Center’s expansion “Something for Everyone,” Campus Recreation’s slogan, has taken on a life of its own. From aquatics to fitness, Campus Recreation is expanding into...

Guns on campus becomes hot button issue

Joe Lowe | Staff Writer September 15, 2013

All citizens of the United States have the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment, but a controversial bill recently signed by Governor PatMcCrory grants the possession of a concealed weapons carry...

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...

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