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A group photo of all of the members who were a part of the production (Courtesy of Spoonfed Comedy).

Behind the lens: An award-winning sapphic film told by UNCW female students

Brielle Nugent, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

It is undoubtedly known that film is a male-dominated industry. For the last 27 years, the annual “Celluloid Ceiling” test has been conducted to track women’s employment on the top 250 grossing...

A graphic of the lesbian pride flag waving (Gracie Davis/The Seahawk).

Lesbians on UNCW’s campus: How are new DEI policies affecting them?

Sophie Barton, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

73% of LGBTQ+ students experience sexual assault or harassment on college campuses. As a result, 6% of these students drop out or change their major, according to the research of the Violence Against...

Riley Gaines making a speech about her experience as a swimmer (Grace Lanham/The Seahawk).

OPINION: It’s not about sports, it’s about respect: Riley Gaines speaks at UNCW

Grace Lanham, Peyton Lewis, and Samantha Hill April 22, 2025

On Thursday March 13, UNCW’s chapter of national organization Turning Point USA hosted an event featuring Riley Gaines. Gaines is a former NCAA college swimmer who famously competed against Lia Thomas,...

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OPINION: Trisha Paytas brings ‘The Eras of Trish Tour’ to N.C.

Addison Lowry, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Who is Trisha Paytas to you? A disgraced YouTuber. A new mom with oh-so-unique baby names. To me she was just a funny lady who sang the iconic “I Love You Jesus” song that would get stuck in my head...

Graphic depicting President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk outside of the White House with a Tesla Cybertruck (Gracie Davis/The Seahawk).

OPINION: An internet deep dive into Trump and Elon’s professional relationship

Addison Lowry, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

During President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, an unlikely ally emerged from behind the spotlight. Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined Trump and has not left his side since. Theories surrounding the unlikely...

Becky Baack standing in front of her painting "Wings Clipped." at the Unseen/Unheard event (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk).

Art Exhibit: Unseen/Unheard opening night— creative voices speaking up about DEI

Samantha Hill, Digital Media Marketing/Photography Editor April 9, 2025

Art and artists create a community that is filled with love, passion and care about others and current issues that arise. Student-led art, poetry, song covers and other works of art were displayed in Veterans...

A photo of a doormat in front of one of the units (Lauren Tumlin/The Seahawk).

OPINION: Making a promise away from poverty in Wilmington, N.C.

Lauren Tumlin, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Imagine walking through the streets with the weight of uncertainty pressing down your every step. Imagine finding a place where warmth, safety and hope seem unreachable. Now imagine looking down...

Taco Roos and Cook-out location on 429 College Road in Wilmington, near UNCW campus (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk).

REVIEW: Taco Roos, your next Taco Tuesday spot

Samantha Hill, Digital Media Marketing/Photography Editor April 9, 2025

Driving to campus on my morning commute, I noticed the Cook Out near Randall Drive had a new sign on the side of the building. Bright yellow and green letters stood out against the brick reading “Taco...

NMDP tabling (Courtesy of Emma Smith).

OPINION: A cheek swab saved my father’s life, and it took 20 seconds

Grace Lanham, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2025

I don’t really recall when I heard the news. That’s the weird thing about something traumatic, right? It completely shifts your life forever, but you can’t quite deduce the timeline of when it...

A photo of Emma Anderson sitting on a stool (Courtesy of Emma Anderson).

Singer-songwriter Emma Andersen will be alright

Ashlynn Dziekiewicz, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

Emma Andersen’s debut EP, “I'll Be Alright” releases April 4. “This EP is a little diary of the past two years,” Andersen said. Her music tenderly picks up the pieces of her shattered heart...

A production photo of Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) from the movie "Mickey 17" (Courtesy of Warner Bros.).

REVIEW: ‘Mickey 17’ is an exceptional film plagued by exceptional mismanagement

Noah Phillips, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

If there is one director that should be a no-brainer to trust with any project after a major victory, it would have to be Bong Joon-ho. Growing to fame in South Korea with his films “Memories of...

(Gracie Davis/The Seahawk)

Systemic oppression and education: Williston High School and the Massacre of 1898

Megan Eesley, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2025

If you want to cripple a community, attack its schools. Serving as pillars of the community and a place of hope and safety for young people, harming schools and academics causes a shockwave of negative...

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