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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...

World Outside of Wilmington: Imperialistic Democracies

Malia Benison | Staff Writer April 7, 2016

For many liberals and conservatives, the advantages of living in a democracy are so great that they feel the need to spread it across the globe. We are taught from day one about the importance of the American...

World Outside of Wilmington: The next ISIL

Malia Benison | Contributing Writer March 24, 2016

In a nation that is consistently reminded of why we should garner disdain for the Middle East, the terror present in Africa seems to be forgotten. The Paris attacks by ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the...

World outside of Wilmington: Global politics in Syrian conflict

Malia Benison | Contributing Writer March 17, 2016

As the rival opinions of accepting Syrian refugees reigns high within the states, the initial conflict is forgotten. Citizens of Syria are depicted as suspicious people, fleeing an area that is filled...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: C. Virgo Preparatory Academy thanks UNCW students

Connie Rogers | D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy January 28, 2016

Dear UNCW,I am the instructional coach at D. C. Virgo Preparatory Academy here in New Hanover County.  Our 7th graders were invited to your campus for a special screening and panel discussion of "Wilmington...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Students work hard for their GPA, why take away the reward for it?

November 13, 2013

To whom it may concern,I, Erin Gallagher, am writing this open letter to express my particular disappointment over the recent removal of the Chancellor’s Achievement Award. I and my peers can only regard...

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 letters from village-dwelling men and women who had to spell...

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