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Gospel Gab: Overcoming the worries of the world

Ava Hicks | Opinion Staff Writer March 15, 2017

Your income. The number on the scale. The amount of years you have been on this Earth. Each earned grade on an exam, all calculating up to your ominous grade point average.There is a common theme among...

The Shehawk: Empowering quotes from empowering women

The Shehawk: Empowering quotes from empowering women

Samantha Durham | Assistant Opinion Editor March 13, 2017

I feel that every once in a while, especially on a Monday, it can be hard to stay positive. Sometimes we all just want to curl back up in bed and let the day pass us by. Well, everyone has those days and...

The SheHawk: Women want equality, what about football?

The SheHawk: Women want equality, what about football?

Samantha Durham | Assistant Opinion Editor February 13, 2017

Not many people consider all aspects of gender equality. Personally, I feel if anyone is passionate about something; art, music, sports, etc, that individual has the right to explore it, regardless of...

Political Perspectives: Debate on DeVos

Political Perspectives: Debate on DeVos

Rebecca Dupree | Contributing Writer February 7, 2017

As the Senate prepares for the vote over Secretary of Education nominee, Betsy DeVos, many education representatives are weary of her abilities to run and comprehend what her job will entail - yet Republicans...

Samantha Durham is a junior studying sociology. She began writing for a column, The Shehawk, to be the voice for those that feel they lack one and to help young women feel empowered and inspired. Contact Samantha with any comments, questions, concerns, or for advice at sld9240@uncw.edu.

The Shehawk: Top 10 inspiring women

Samantha Durham | Assistant Opinion Editor February 6, 2017

One of the best ways to meet your goals and have dream-worthy success is by having good role models. Obviously, we all know people in our everyday life we admire and aspire to be like. But, challenging...

Political Perspectives: President Trump and the Medicare discussion

Political Perspectives: President Trump and the Medicare discussion

Rebecca Dupree | Contributing Writer January 31, 2017

Americans are concerned about the future of their health insurance since President Trump’s recent executive order, which in part promises to “take all actions consistent with law to minimize the unwarranted...

Samantha Durham is a junior studying sociology. She began writing for a column, The Shehawk, to be the voice for those that feel they lack one and to help young women feel empowered and inspired. Contact Samantha with any comments, questions, concerns, or for advice at sld9240@uncw.edu.

The Shehawk: Why should you hate yourself?

Samantha Durham | Assistant Opinion Editor January 30, 2017

Women tend to hate on themselves. It’s a terrible trait that probably comes from internal insecurities or someone else being cruel. The fact that women feel the need to look one way, say certain things...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Letter from a concerned community member on latest Mike Adams controversy

A concerned member of the UNCW community December 3, 2016

Dear Chancellor, members of the UNCW and UNC community, and members of the media: As someone who has followed the activities of Prof. Mike S. Adams for several years, I can say that I am not surprised...

Half page infographic on the electoral college. Tribune News Service 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Votes Matter

Jerry Spriggs of Equal Voice Voting November 23, 2016

The 2016 presidential election is behind us and many are surprised – some disappointed and others jubilant. Criticism of the Electoral College by both sides has become the bold new national sentiment....

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 response to the recent events of hostility on campus surrounding...

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 athletic seasons in Wilmington have officially wrapped until...

World Outside of Wilmington: National Security vs. Human Security

Malia Benison | Staff Writer April 21, 2016

The clash between Republicans and Democrats is beginning to sound more like a fight between the ideas of national security and human security, as opposed to a search for an equal balance between the two.While...

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