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9 tips for freshman from a still-learning senior

Lori Wilson | Lifestyle Editor • August 25, 2014

Sometimes you’ll feel stupid. Sometimes you’ll get lost. But it will never be what you expected (in the best possible way).1. Everything in moderation, even studying. Your GPA may influence...

UNCW’s Style & Modeling Company partners with Wilmington Fashion Weekend

Tabitha Shiflett | Staff Writer • April 2, 2014

UNCW's Style & Modeling Company will be one of the sponsor's for the very first Wilmington Fashion Weekend, starting Thursday, April 3rd. STYMO will be hosting its own events to coincide with WFW and to raise awareness for their organization.

From “Breaking Bad” to building good

Megan McDevitt | Contributing Writer Joseph Lowe | News Editor • April 2, 2014

RJ Mitte walked into the Warwick Center Ballroom and stepped behind the lectern to a roar of applause coming from all the die-hard “Breaking Bad fans” that attend UNC Wilmington. He smiled and waved...

Nikky Finney leaves lasting impression

Kelsey Potlock | The Seahawk • April 2, 2014

Nikky Finney was invited to UNC Wilmington as the keynote speaker for SEWSA, which celebrates all aspects of women’s studies at every level of involvement. Finney, who is a 2011 National Book Award Winner for her collection of poetry,“Head Off & Split,” engaged her audiences at various events while she was in Wilmington.

Manning takes the stage

Megan Soult | Contributing Writer • March 19, 2014

UNC Wilmington’s Association for Campus Entertainment lists this slogan on their website: “Basically, we make sure that our fellow students have a lot of fun and interesting events and activities to...

21st iWeek brings the world to the Dub

Sarah Hicks | Contributing Writer • February 26, 2014

From Feb. 17-22, UNC Wilmington held the 21st annual Intercultural Week, a highly-anticipated event students and staff simply referred to as iWeek. The Office of International Programs coordinates with...

Black Alumni Homecoming Mixer takes place of cancelled NPHC Step Show

Asia Brown | Contributing Writer • February 21, 2014

Today is Friday, Feb. 21: the day that UNCW would have hosted its 16th Annual Port City Step Show. Instead, the Upperman African American Cultural Center is partnering with UNCW’s National Pan Hellenic...

Student production tackles race issues

Megan Soult | Contributing Writer • February 21, 2014

UNCW's Department of Theatre performs "We Are Proud to Present...," a play that touches on race relations and cultural memory.

Reel Teal Film Festival joins Homecoming roster

Asia Brown | Contributing Writer • February 12, 2014

16th Annual Port City Step Show set to electrify Homecoming

Asia Brown | Contributing Writer • February 12, 2014

You may be acquainted with the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) by its Greek affiliation, but call-offs, stepping and strolls are major cornerstones of NPHC subculture as well. Members use them to...

Film critics weigh in on favorites in time for Oscars

MCT Campus • January 29, 2014

PopMatters critics named "12 Years a Slave" the number one movie of 2013. Benedict Cumberbatch, left, plays "William Ford" and Chiwetel Ejiofor plays "Solomon Northup" in Steve McQueen's hit film.

Two women develop innovative anti-rape clothing

Tabitha Shiflett | Staff Writer • November 20, 2013

Being a female college student is sometimes intimidating. Going to college parties, walking out to our cars at night or even going downtown are all potentially unsafe situations we face on a daily basis. But...