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The end of Santorum’s sweet spot

Samuel Wilson | Staff Writer February 19, 2012

Even the political pros were shocked last week by Rick Santorum's sweep of Tuesday's primary elections.  While many of the prevailing attitudes still favor former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to take...

Digital Storytelling organization provides technology, mentors to children

Chris Faircloth | Staff Writer February 14, 2012

 The Watson School of Education is getting young minds excited about school through the use of technology.The Wilmington Community Digital Storytelling Collaboration began as a seven week summer program...

Wrightsville Beach may impose smoking ban

Kristiana Sigmon | Staff Writer February 14, 2012

 Every year when the sun starts to come out, citizens of Wilmington and surrounding areas head to Wrightsville Beach to soak up the rays and take a dip in the water.  The people who head to Wrightsville...

Improvements to amphitheater include canopy sails, lighting

Corey Strickland | Assistant News Editor February 13, 2012

UNCW's amphitheater will be undergoing several renovations in the upcoming months.Headed by SGA, the additions will include four fabric canopy sails, alternating turquoise and indigo in color, as well...

A close look at the Soaring to Greatness campaign: who benefits, and how

Corey Strickland | Assistant News Editor February 8, 2012

On Thursday, Jan. 26, UNCW announced the completion of "The Campaign for UNCW: Soaring to Greatness." The campaign was established in 2005 to increase funds, particularly for endowment, for students, faculty...

DREAMS Center for Arts Education moves, expands

Shea Lenkaitis | Staff Writer February 8, 2012

DREAMS Center for Arts Education, a nonprofit organization that provides art classes for underprivileged children, opened its new location Jan. 28. The building at 901 Fanning St. is bigger and more accommodating...

UNCW trustees shave $85 off proposed tuition increase

Chris Faircloth | Staff Writer February 8, 2012

In response to UNC system President Tom Ross' request for universities to keep tuition increase proposals under 10 percent, the UNCW Board of Trustees have adjusted their request from 10.7 percent to 9.2...

Romney takes early lead for GOP nomination

Chris Faircloth | Staff Writer February 8, 2012

Mitt Romney is the current frontrunner for the Republican Party presidential nomination, having taken first place in New Hampshire, Florida and Nevada. But with more than 40 states that have not yet voted,...

Education emphasized in State of the Union Address

Chris Faircloth | Contributing Writer February 1, 2012

In his third State of the Union Address last Tuesday, President Obama stressed the importance of bolstering our education systemto secure America's place in the technologically advanced future."Many business...

$1 million distinguished professorship given to department of nursing for oncology

Corey Strickland | Assistant News Editor February 1, 2012

UNCW's department of nursing has received a $1 million distinguished professorship for oncological nursing."The distinguished professorship will allow the department to create a niche for UNCW that says...

The Vagina Monologues; help stop the violence

Kristiana Sigmon | Contributing Writer February 1, 2012

"I'm excited about this year. They are a fun group of women; all with strong personalities," states Jessica Green of the Rape Crisis Center (RCC) of Coastal Horizons.The Vagina Monologues will be produced...

Additions to the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail will increase safety and convenience

Chris Faircloth | Contributing Writer February 1, 2012

The Cross-City Trail is a bicycle and pedestrian greenway that connects travelers to numerous popular locations throughout Wilmington. Some of thespots made easily accessible by the trail areEmpie Park,...

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