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Trump team’s plan to privatize public broadcasting

Paige Myers | Staff Writer January 27, 2017

As Trump moves into his first week as President of the United States, his transition team is looking for ways to reduce spending.  Although President Trump did not directly campaign against public radio...

A protester at the Womens March on Washington holds a sign that calls for unity.

Women’s March on Washington: Gathering in support of women, other minorities after Trump inauguration

Maddison Brindle | Contributing Writer January 24, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C.- On Jan. 21, hundreds of thousands of women from all over the United States and the world gathered in Washington, D.C. for the post-inaugural Women’s March on Washington.According to...

A tweet from Sen. Elizabeth Warren arguing for the case that confirmation hearings of cabinet picks is being rushed.

Trump’s cabinet confirmations potentially rushing through ethics reviews, according to ethics officials

Casey McAnarney, Editor in Chief January 12, 2017

A tweet from Sen. Elizabeth Warren arguing for the case that confirmation hearings of cabinet picks is being rushed.

UNCW Professors reflect upon Star News editorial on Mike Adams

Casey McAnarney, Editor in Chief January 12, 2017

In an editorial published Dec. 4 in the StarNews, the editorial board of the paper discussed the implications of the controversy regarding Dr. Mike Adams that reached national news at the end of 2016,...

Mike Adams controversy puts UNCW in national news

Casey McAnarney, Editor in Chief December 3, 2016

The controversy surrounding the actions of UNC Wilmington criminology professor Dr. Mike Adams have made national headlines and continues debate over free speech and hate speech on campus. Dr. Adams'...

Campus hostility worsens, students left to pick up the pieces

Casey McAnarney and Elizabeth Heglar November 22, 2016

Post-election hostility continues to grow on UNC Wilmington’s campus as arguments between students and a professor, Dr. Mike Adams, over social media erupt into petitions calling for his resignation...

Filmmaker and conservative Breitbart News chairman Stephen Bannon introduces his movie trilogy about the Tea Party at the Virginia Tea Party Convention Oct. 8, 2010 in Richmond, Va. Bannon was recently named Donald Trumps chief strategist, much to the concern--and joy--of many. 

Fears arise as Donald Trump selects new chief strategist

Kristen Burgess | Contributing Writer November 16, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of media mogul Stephen Bannon has sent civil rights groups, senior Democrats and even a few republicans into fear over what his position as chief strategist...

Starting at 9 a.m. on Nov. 11, protesters gathered to show their distaste for the United States new president-elect, Donald Trump. 

Peaceful Trump protest takes place on UNCW campus

Malia Benison | Assistant News Editor November 11, 2016

Rallying together after an election that many feel polarized the nation, UNC Wilmington students and community members came together for a peaceful protest against the new president-elect, Donald J. Trump.After...

America stunned: Donald J. Trump wins presidency

Hannah Williams, News Editor November 9, 2016

In a move that went against nearly every prediction except that of Donald Trump himself, America elected former business mogul and Republican Donald J. Trump to the White House. When polls began...

Another image was changed to read Vote 4 Hillary 4 Prison. the ...4 Prison was added by unknown individuals.

Latest chalking drama shows unrest over election

Casey McAnarney, Editor in Chief November 8, 2016

After controversy last week over "chalkings" on campus that some thought borderlined vulgarity, students unaffiliated with organizations continued to chalk over each other's work as well as push their...

2016 Election Coverage

Noah Thomas & Casey McAnarney | The Seahawk Staff November 8, 2016

9:00 a.m. ESTDonald Trump was elected to be the next President of the United States in the early morning hours of Nov. 9 after gaining the 270 electoral votes necessary to clinch the election.Trump's victory...

Education, HB2 and leadership: Roy Cooper hopes to implement big plans

Samantha Durham | Assistant Opinion Editor November 7, 2016

Roy Cooper, a North Carolina native and candidate for North Carolina’s governor, spoke with The Seahawk on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in regard to his campaign and ideas for the state’s future.Cooper states...

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