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OPINION: OCD was my roadblock
Ashlynn Dziekiewicz, Staff Writer • April 21, 2024

Every bump in the road is a body. I drive alone with my hands gripping the steering wheel, always five miles under the speed limit. Fiery...

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OP-ED: We will not wait for the next school shooting
Andrew Sun and Alexander Denza • January 24, 2024

Editor’s Note: The following is a student-written op-ed, signed by over 110 student leaders and meant to be published simultaneously across...

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Letter from the Editor: 75 years of student reporting
Amelia McNeese, Editor-in-Chief • January 10, 2024

Dear Seahawk Readers,   I hope this letter finds you in high spirits as we dive into another exciting semester at UNCW. As we...

Letter from the Editor: The mistakes we make as student journalists
Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2021
The Seahawk is committed to doing better. We are reviewing the editing process above and will reduce the instances of single-person publishing. Sensitive stories will be reviewed by a committee made up of editorial staff and general body members to review language, construction and content that could injure underrepresented groups on campus. We will also strengthen our efforts to connect with diverse campus voices and organizations, including through a specific contact on our editorial board.
EDITORIAL: UNC Board of Governors, fix this or resign
EDITORIAL: UNC Board of Governors, fix this or resign
The Seahawk Editorial Board • August 26, 2020
Since the announcement of fall 2020 campus reopenings, university administrators actively withheld vital information from the general public and their student bodies. Information that is crucial for students, faculty and staff to know, such as accurate positive COVID-19 cases on campuses and self-reported data. 
EDITORIAL: in support of black lives matter protests
EDITORIAL: in support of black lives matter protests
The Seahawk Editorial Board • June 3, 2020

In support of Black Lives Matter movement June 3, 2020 A terrifyingly familiar phrase: “I can’t breathe.” This phrase first entered...

EDITORIAL: Why we (probably) will not take your article down
EDITORIAL: Why we (probably) will not take your article down
The Seahawk Editorial Board • November 5, 2019

The Seahawk has recently added a clause to our constitution that handles the issue of takedown requests from former writers or contributors....

EDITORIAL: Join The Seahawk, build your resume and begin your career in journalism
EDITORIAL: Join The Seahawk, build your resume and begin your career in journalism
Helen Rogalski and Darius Melton • February 22, 2019

There are so many clubs jumping out to recruit students during UNC Wilmington’s bi-annual involvement fairs that it’s very likely that you...

EDITORIAL: How to join The Seahawk
EDITORIAL: How to join The Seahawk
Helen Rogalski, Managing Editor • August 23, 2017

Hello, I'm going to be a freshman at UNCW this fall and I was wondering how and when I could join the seahawk newspaper staff. I was on my high...

EDITORIAL: Current Campus Climate
Editorial Board | The Seahawk • November 22, 2016

The following are the opinions of the Editorial Board of The Seahawk, and are not necessarily that of the newspaper's writers and constituents.In...

Marcus Bryan, right, drives in the paint during UNCW's 93-85 loss to Duke in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
EDITORIAL: Why 2015-2016 was one of the best years ever for UNCW Athletics (Year in Review)
Noah Thomas | Sports Editor • June 10, 2016

June has finally arrived, and because the UNCW baseball program has come up short once again of a Super Regional (too soon?), that means all...

EDITORIAL: Print Media
The Seahawk Staff • October 2, 2013

Archaeologists are still digging up scrolls in ancient, hidden caves all around the world. Forgotten leather bound books, foreign censuses, love...

Staff meeting of The Seahawk in the Student Media Center in Fisher Union.
EDITORIAL: Why college media matters
The Seahawk Staff • September 21, 2013

Staff meeting of The Seahawk in the Student Media Center in Fisher Union.

EDITORIAL: $100 student surcharge has no place among Iowa university budget cuts
By the Quad-City Times Editorial Board • November 9, 2009

Iowa's state universities are reacting swiftly and comprehensively to the sadly predictable news of the state's revenue shortfall. When Iowans...

EDITORIAL: Serious choices for the 71st
From the Quad-City Times Editorial Board • November 9, 2009

U.S. Rep. Mike Boland made his lieutenant governor aspirations official this week, and we wish him luck. Boland has been eyeing the spot since...

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