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Activists in downtown Washington, D.C. protest President Donald Trump's proposed executive order Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, which would halt refugee admissions for 4 months, and suspend or ban entry to the U.S. from many Muslim majority countries. Activists call the order a "backdoor Muslim ban." (Miguel Juarez Lugo/Zuma Press/TNS)

The WatchHawk: Week one of the Trump Administration

Samantha Durham | Assisstant Opinion Editor January 30, 2017

Newly elected President Donald Trump has not waited to begin putting into motion policies proposed during his campaign. Within a week of being in office, President Trump signed multiple executive actions...

Activists in downtown Washington, D.C. protest President Donald Trump's proposed executive order Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, which would halt refugee admissions for 4 months, and suspend or ban entry to the U.S. from many Muslim majority countries. Activists call the order a "backdoor Muslim ban." (Miguel Juarez Lugo/Zuma Press/TNS)

The WatchHawk: Week One of the Trump Adminstration

The Tribune News Service January 30, 2017

Activists in downtown Washington, D.C. protest President Donald Trump's proposed executive order Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, which would halt refugee admissions for 4 months, and suspend or ban entry to the...

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 Women's 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 Trump's 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 State's 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...

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