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OPINION: The world is a dumpster fire, so I started picking up trash

Emily Reier, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2025

This semester didn’t start at all the way I expected. Between the campus tension, the quicksand pace of classes and new roles, and the general feeling that everything is a little off, it’s been…...

The proposed and voted-on revised map, shifting the First and Third District lines (CCM-2 Congress Map/North Carolina General Assembly).

NC Senators approve fifth redraw of congressional map in five years, civilians and Democratic legislature respond

Sophie Barton, News Editor October 27, 2025

For the fifth year in a row, North Carolina is starting over with its congressional map. The latest map, approved last Tuesday, Oct. 21, marks the state’s fifth redraw in just five years. Leading...

Shane Winnings gives his speech at UNCW on Oct. 15 (@shane.winnings/Instagram).

Conservative influencer Shane Winnings visits UNCW’s campus

Max Matthews, Staff Writer October 27, 2025

Shane Winnings, a popular conservative social media influencer, preacher and CEO of Promise Keepers, was invited to campus by UNCW’s chapter of Turning Point USA on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Winnings’ visit...

Two women snap a selfie with a pumpkin in front of the ocean (Max Matthews/The Seahawk).

Carolina Beach Pier Pumpkin Patch returns for 2025

Charlie Bayer, Staff Writer October 23, 2025

This cozy fall event takes the universally loved tradition of going to a pumpkin patch and gives it a unique twist. It takes place on the beach, and close enough to the ocean that you can feel the...

A group of viewers sits together, one sporting a jersey alongside her dog (Max Matthews/The Seahawk).

30th annual ‘Bark in the Park’ contest held at Wrightsville Beach Park

Max Matthews, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

Wrightsville Beach Park raised the “woof” on Oct. 4 at the 30th annual “Bark in the Park,” an event that mixed the with contests for Best Dressed Dog, Best Dressed Team and Dog Displaying the...

A "Vote Here" sign outside of a polling location in Woodbury, M.N. for the 2020 general election (Tony Webster/Flickr.com CC BY 2.0).

Brush up on your voting knowledge

Charlotte Thorne, Photography Editor October 11, 2025

If you’re a New Hanover County resident, it’s time again to brush up on your election knowledge because the municipal elections are fast approaching. It can be quite daunting even if you do think you’re...

EDITORIAL: Current campus climate, rebuilding trust and understanding in a time of division

EDITORIAL: Current campus climate, rebuilding trust and understanding in a time of division

The Seahawk Editorial Board September 22, 2025

To our fellow Seahawks,  In light of recent events on our campus, the UNCW community finds itself at a crossroads. We’ve experienced fear, confusion, anger and frustration – emotions that are real,...

The Soaring Seahawk statue standing in front of New Hanover Hall (Charlotte Thorne/The Seahawk).

OPEN CALL OPINION: UNCW community reacts to Mike Pence invitation

Addison Lowry, Opinion Editor September 17, 2025

The Seahawk collected various opinions from UNCW community members to foster thoughtful, respectful dialogue regarding former Vice President Mike Pence’s invitation to speak at the Chancellor’s “Dare...

Chancellor Volety answering  questions on his Dare to Learn Lecture Series (Charlotte Thorne/The Seahawk).

Chancellor Volety talks free speech, student concerns over Pence invitation

Emily Reier, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2025

When former Vice President Mike Pence steps onto the UNCW campus this October, his appearance is expected to do more than just fill seats. As part of the Chancellor’s “Dare to Learn” lecture...

Starship robot leaving Seahawk Crossing after making a delivery (Addison Lowry/The Seahawk).

Starship robots could be UNCW’s next big thing

Addison Lowry, Opinion Editor September 8, 2025

UNCW has a new food delivery system: Starship robots. These mobile robots serve as on-campus food delivery. Now — three weeks into the fall semester — they are ready for action. Students can order...

The official album art for Sabrina Carpenter's seventh studio album, "Man's Best Friend" (Bryce Anderson/Universal Music Group).

REVIEW: ‘Man’s Best Friend’ by Sabrina Carpenter: Is it stupid, slow or just bad songwriting?

Ashlynn Dziekiewicz, Culture Editor September 7, 2025

Last week Sabrina Carpenter dropped her seventh studio album, “Man's Best Friend." In June, Carpenter faced immediate backlash when she announced the album via social media. The main subject of the...

(Illustration by Gracie Davis/The Seahawk).

How ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ overtook modern Disney twice over

Noah Phillips, Staff Writer September 7, 2025

On June 20 of this year, Disney and Pixar released "Elio," an original film about a young boy obsessed with aliens winding up in space and being confused for the ambassador of Earth, into theaters. Their...

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