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Gospel Gab: Every single one of us is a sheep

Ava Hicks, Staff Writer April 23, 2017

There are so many intelligent creatures on this Earth. There are dogs, who can sense emotion, lower a human’s blood pressure, and be trained to carry out tasks that seem completely unnatural to a...

Gospel Gab: You were created for joy and gratification

Ava Hicks, Staff Writer April 23, 2017

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with discouraging news from the media and overwhelming day-to-day demands, it can be easy to develop a monotonous, pessimistic attitude towards life. This mundane...

Gospel Gab: The head and the heart

Ava Hicks, Staff Writer April 23, 2017

I have always found it peculiar how we associate certain emotions with stemming from the heart. All sense of feeling and thought are obviously products of the brain, yet we choose to associate things such...

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....

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