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In contemporary romance literature, the prevailing narrative often revolves around a familiar trope: the portrayal of a dominant, powerful...
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RUN, DON’T WALK! THIS PRODUCT IS SELLING OUT FAST! Scrolls. THIS PRODUCT IS ON MY AMAZON STOREFRONT. Scrolls. THROW AWAY THIS...
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Does she like him because he’s cute or because he’s a good player? Puck bunny. Hockey doesn’t belong in the South. The...
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Welcome back, Seahawks. It is becoming a UNCW tradition to begin each semester with some sort of natural disaster that involves heavy...
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Through our phones we feel more socially connected than ever before, but are we? You can be friends and “be connected” with people almost...
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If someone says, “romance books,” many people think of the Harlequin romance novels with dreamily airbrushed couples on the cover, or...
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If you have opened social media or turned on cable news at any point in the last few months, then you know that former president Donald Trump...
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Imagine moving to or traveling to another state where a core part of your identity is not legally recognized because of religion led politics....
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Technology is deeply integrated into our everyday lives, especially as a student at UNCW. Lost on campus? Enter your destination into maps....
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Congratulations, you have successfully made it to a brand-new adventure in your life. Whether you have just joined UNCW or you are returning,...
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To many people, social media is a way to stay in touch with friends and be entertained by content curated to their interests. However, social...
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