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

REVIEW: 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...

Photo illustration of the silhouetted trio of demon hunters, ready for battle (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...

The Book Club founders. Left to right: Logan Knowles (President), Brielle Lancaster (Treasurer), Lydia Mielke (Vice President), Eri Mitchell (Secretary)(Courtesy Lydia Mielke).

The Book Club: UNCW’s new, rapidly growing club is looking for members

Addison Lowry, Opinion Editor August 21, 2025

This fall, book lovers at UNCW will be coming together to discuss all things bookish in Morton Hall. Last semester, President Logan Knowles came together with his friends to create a space for all things...

Cover image of "Virgin" by Lorde (Courtesy of Republic Records).

REVIEW: ‘VIRGIN’ by Lorde

Ashlynn Dziekiewicz, Culture Editor July 21, 2025

The first time I heard the song “Supercut” by Lorde, it was all I could think about for days. It was three years ago — in my Wednesday night contemporary dance class. Even after an hour and a half...

Photo illustration of Jojo Siwa performing (Gracie Davis/The Seahawk).

OPINION: Did Jojo Siwa ruin Pride Month? Exploring biphobia’s reign this June

Addison Lowry, Opinion Editor July 11, 2025

Every June, millions from the queer community gather to celebrate pride month, a celebration of love and being out and proud. Every year, celebrities tend to be more open about accepting queer communities...

Nikki Falk recording a music video for her album's lead single "June Blue," shot by Meredith Rodgers (Courtesy of Nikki Falk).

Nikki Falk feels life deeply

Ashlynn Dziekiewicz, Culture Editor July 11, 2025

Singer-songwriter Nikki Falk’s artistry is evident in her indie-folk music where she connects her emotions to refreshingly creative lyricism. Her lyrical brilliance and soft folk sound shine in her upcoming...

Photo illustration of books (Gracie Davis/The Seahawk).

How to find the perfect summer read: For bookworms and skeptics

Addison Lowry, Opinion Editor June 27, 2025

Looking for a new book? Or are you looking for the motivation to pick up that book off your nightstand, where it has been collecting dust since you made it your 2025 New Year’s resolution to read? Look...

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Christine Reed Davis (left) and former Provost Dr. James J. Winebrake (right) sitting in the Vice Chancellor's office (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk).

Interview with Vice Chancellor and Provost: DEI on UNCW Campus

Samantha Hill, Staff Writer June 26, 2025

WILMINGTON, N.C. (April 30, 2025) — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies have changed rapidly over the past year, leaving students and faculty concerned about what the future holds here at...

Topher Grace (left) and Brady Hepner (right) in "The Waterfront" in Screen Gems Studios located in Wilmington, N.C. (Courtesy of Netflix).

Netflix series ‘The Waterfront’ comes to Wilmywood

Samantha Hill, Staff Writer June 19, 2025

  “The Waterfront,” which premiered on Netflix on Thursday, tells the story of a family fishery that holds a dark secret: selling drugs to keep the business alive. From the creator of “Scream,”...

Pope Leo XIV smiles in a newly released photograph, wearing the traditional white cassock and gold pectoral cross first seen during his May 8 election greeting at St. Peter’s Basilica (Holy See Press Office).

Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope?

Addison Lowry, Opinion Editor June 6, 2025

A two-day conclave has come to an end with the election of Pope Leo XIV, successor to Pope Francis and the first American Pope. On May 8, white smoke rose from the Vatican’s makeshift chimney as millions...

Madison Rose photographed by Ashleigh Maes (Courtesy of Madison Rose).

Madison Rose can do it all

Ashlynn Dziekiewicz, Culture Editor June 6, 2025

Madison Rose is a 21-year-old artist currently based in Albuquerque, N.M. Rose sings, song-writes, produces music, plays several instruments and works as a music teacher and vocal coach. Rose’s ambition...

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