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From left to right, back to front: Kahlil Allen, Davis Wood, Brenna Flanagan, John McCall, Addison Hamlet, Ashley Jackson, Breonté Scarboro, Tanner Whicker, Ashley Flowers, Ariel Montoya, Cierra Peterkin, Dajah Glenn.

UNCW Theatre Department's 'Am I Next? Voices of Wilmington, NC' showcases Black voices

Cierra Noffke, Culture Editor • November 12, 2020

“Am I Next? Voices from Wilmington, NC”, set to premiere Nov. 12-15 and 19-22, is a devised piece. Meaning, it’s an original script comprised of real-life stories from the cast that focuses entirely on Black lives.

The fashion industry's reckoning with race

Sophia Ho, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2020

The influence of black culture in fashion has been historically erased or reimagined and marketed for white counterparts: beauty is measured through the lens of western dress, and Black models are typically tokens of diversity on the runway.

Writers' Week 2020: a brief preview of this year's conference

Stephen Lambros, Staff Writer • October 30, 2020

For one week every Fall semester, the professors of UNCW’s creative writing department opt not to hold classes in an effort to encourage students to attend Writers' Week conference panels—and the practice has proved its worth. On this occasion, the creative writing department, along with various authors, publishers, and representatives of literary magazines (among other individuals), host meetings designed to promote literary discovery and further writers in their knowledge of the writing craft as an art form, whether they’re focused on fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.

UNCW Theatre Department exhibits full range of motion with "A Slight Ache"

Stephen Lambros, Staff Writer • October 1, 2020

With smart social distancing guidelines and bold choices made in the name of safety, the UNCW theatre department seems to have hit a stride. Not only can they continue to organize productions in the face of the global pandemic—but they can also continue to select and pay homage to the finest works in the medium. To see an organization such as this thrive in spite of the world’s situation is truly an inspiring sight to see.

Leadership Lecture Series: Ibram X. Kendi speaks about government policy and racism in America

Cierra Noffke, Culture Editor • September 26, 2020

UNC Wilmington kicked off their annual Leadership Lecture series this year with an appearance from Ibram X. Kendi, renowned author of the best-seller ‘How to Be an Antiracist” and historian. As per COVID-19 restrictions, the lecture took place via ZOOM on Sept. 23.

UNCW Theatre Department to host a play, "A Slight Ache"

Cierra Noffke, Culture Editor • September 24, 2020

UNCW’s Theatre Department is hosting a live-action production of “A Slight Ache” by Harold Pinter this weekend and next in the Cultural Arts Building. The play will run Sep. 24-26 and Oct. 1-3 beginning at 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday’s beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Introducing Flair Magazine: An inside look at UNCW’s newest fashion and culture magazine

Cierra Noffke, Lifestyles Editor • June 26, 2020

Flair magazine, UNCW’s newest fashion and culture magazine, made its debut with its first issue on June 8. The new magazine is dedicated to...

Maria and the Von Trapp family. (l-r, b-f) Liesl (Jordan Davis), Captain Von Trapp (Zach Hanner), Maria (Elizabeth Stovall), Friedrich (Jakob Gruntfest), Kurt (Salder Selby), Louisa (Baylee Allen), Brigitta (Braelyn Sudduth), Marta (Piper Holmes), Gretl (Katie Grace Marinos) pose in for a photo in preparation for their performance of "The Sound of Music" at Thalian Hall. Photo by Opera House Theatre Company.

'The Sound of Music' prepares for second weekend at Wilmington's Thalian Hall

Emily Andsager, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2020

A classic such as “The Sound of Music” is never viewed lightly, but there was no doubt how incredible director Ray Kennedy’s rendition...

The annual All Student Show opened in the UNCW Boseman Gallery on Feb. 27, 2020. Photo by Lauren Wessell.

UNCW's Boseman Gallery opens annual All Student Show

Lauren Wessell, Social Media Manager • March 4, 2020

The Association for Campus Entertainment’s (ACE) annual All Student Show, located in UNC Wilmington's the Ann Flack Boseman Gallery, opened...

The Zine Gallery opened February 27 in the Cultural Arts Building main gallery area, featuring comfy couches to encourage visitors to engage with the exhibits. Photo by Zachary Kilby.

Gallery dedicated to zine history opens in CAB

Caitlyn Dark, News Editor • March 4, 2020

Touching the art in an art gallery is generally discouraged, but this was fully reversed Thursday night at the opening of the Cultural Art Department’s...

Katie Anderson (Dromio of Ephesus), Jack Towner (Antipholus of Ephesus), Davis Wood (Antipholus of Syracuse) and Brandi Simmons (Dromio of Syracuse) in UNCW

'Comedy of Errors' is a refreshing perspective on Shakespeare

William Becker, Staff Writer • February 24, 2020

“Comedy of Errors” is the third production of the 2019-2020 mainstage season at UNC Wilmington. The theatre department previously blew audiences...

Playbill from "Guys and Dolls" in Kenan Auditorium. Photo by Emily Andsager.

'Guys and Dolls' comes to UNCW

Emily Andsager, Contributing Writer • February 16, 2020

There is no denying the expectations surrounding productions put on by the Thalian Association Community theater, and they teamed up with UNC...

Art from student artist B. MacBride as part of UNCW

UNCW hosts Art for the Masses 2019

Fairley Lloyd, Staff Writer • November 30, 2019

UNC Wilmington’s Campus Life & Arts Programs and the Department of Art & Art History held Art for the Masses for its 17th year on Nov....

Michael Pipicella, Erin Sullivan, Tommy Goodwin, and Sophia Jones in the North American premiere of "Darkness: The Enemy Inside" at UNCW. Photo by Sabina Jacobsson.

Words can’t capture the essence of UNCW’s “Darkness”

William Becker, Staff Writer • November 22, 2019

UNC Wilmington’s 2019-2020 season of mainstage productions was kicked off in early October with “Diana of Dobson’s,” a play about feminism...

20th annual Writers' Week brings writing superstars to UNCW

Hayley Swinson, Contributing Writing • November 12, 2019

Last week marked the 20th annual Writers’ Week at UNC Wilmington, hosting twenty writers, including ten current faculty and alumni. The keynote...