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Arcadia brings audience to laughter and applause

Juliane Bullard | Assistant Layout Editor March 2, 2011

This past weekend, UNCW's theater department brought patrons to the moors of 19th century England with a compelling version of Sir Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia." The play took place in the Coverly family mansion...

Dub Idol showcases seahawk talents

Lizz Wood | Staff Writer February 25, 2011

UNCW students came together Thursday night to watch 10 contestants battle it out for the title of Dub Idol and $500. There were three group numbers the contestants performed together to a sold out audience...

UNCW first NC school hosting exhibit of NC painter Ivey Hayes’ work

Gillian Perry | Assistant Lifestyles Editor February 23, 2011

The colorful paintings of native North Carolinian Ivey Hayes now grace the walls of the once bland Azalea Coast room in the Fisher Student Union. The UNCW exhibit is the first of its kind in the UNC system....

A Man and his Uke: A Review of UNCW Presents Jake Shimabukuro

Jeremy Smyczek | Contributing Writer February 16, 2011

How entertaining could a single instrument really be? That was the question needing an answer for many preparing to watch the Hawaiian-born ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro play through a set with his...

NC Jazz Festival attracts attention to Wilmington

Sasha Johnson | Assistant News Editor February 16, 2011

The 2011 North Carolina Jazz Festival will be held Feb 17-19 at the Wilmington Hilton Riverside. The three-day cabaret-style festival will feature all-star musicians from around the world and will open...

World renowned and influential Temple Grandin to speak in Kenan

Gillian Perry | Assistant Lifestyles Editor February 9, 2011

Time magazine's 2010 list of the 100 most influential people in the world, a doctorate in animal science and the creation of corrals that de-stress cattle are not usually associated with autism, a developmental...

V for Vagina

Pernille Smith | Staff Writer February 3, 2011

The Women's Studies Student Association at UNCW will present the "The Vagina Monologues" on Feb. 3 and 5 at 7 p.m. in Lumina Theater. Proceeds from the play will support the Rape Crisis Center of Coastal...

UNCW professor reunited with acclaimed punk band

Juliane Bullard January 20, 2011

When former UNCW Journalism Professor, Janis Chakars, leaves the relaxed beach town of Wilmington for the urban metropolis of Philadelphia, what does he get? A three show reunion tour with indie rock mogul...

UNCW lecturer lands role in Sundance film

Gillian Perry January 20, 2011

Imagine if five teenage girls stole UNCW lecturer Ed Wagenseller's credit card for a night of carefree fun without consequences. Sounds a little bit crazy, but that's the basic plotline of "to.get.her,"...

‘Pippin’ Combines Endearing Characters with Delightful Spectacle

Trey Morehouse | Staff Writer November 10, 2010

One wouldn't think that a play loosely based on the life of the son of Charlemagne would be fodder for a successful musical comedy, but the UNCW production of "Pippin" proves otherwise. A fun, whimsical,...

Auditions for 11th Annual production of The Vagina Monologues begin

Gillian Perry | Staff Writer November 10, 2010

The UNCW Women's Studies Student Association will be hosting auditions for the 11th annual production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" on Nov. 15 and 16. The show will be performed on Feb. 3 and...

Cape Fear Museum exhibit wins top prize

Liz Wood | Staff Writer November 7, 2010

The Cape Fear Museum was recently presented with the Southeastern Museums Conference Award of Excellence for an exhibit that took over five years to complete and had a budget of over $100,000.The Land...

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