New Hanover County offering free flu shots
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
October 22, 2020
New Hanover County recently announced efforts to help locals get their flu shots this fall. According to a press release released by the county, they will be working in collaboration with New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) and Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) to offer free flu shots to local residents.
OPINION: We must prepare for the next pandemic now
Jacob Sawyer, Contributing Writer
October 22, 2020
The US is facing its worst health crisis in more than 100 years. The COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted unprecedented economic and social disruption this year, with no end in sight. Eight million Americans have fallen ill with the virus, and 220,000 of them did not make it. This means the US has the highest numbers of any nation. And yet cases are still soaring; in fact, they are on track to hit a third peak. Scientists are warning that this peak may be the largest of them all, especially as winter weather will force huge swaths of the country indoors and several holidays loom.
Head coach Karen Barefoot not participating in UNCW women’s basketball Media Day
Zachary Kilby, Sports Editor
October 20, 2020
WILMINGTON – With its annual Media Day set to be held this Thursday, Oct. 22, Head Coach for UNC Wilmington’s women’s basketball Karen Barefoot will not take part in the event. Instead, “Interim Head Coach Tina Martin” is listed to speak last to the media and press about the upcoming 2020-21...
OPINION: The differences between the Biden and Clinton campaigns
Nicolas Ziccardi, Contributing Writer
October 19, 2020
Through a rigorous primary season, a contentious general election season, a host of controversies, and a literal pandemic, one thought has lingered in the minds of those who have closely followed the presidential election no matter which candidate you support.
Alliance for Cape Fear Trees helps to enhance Wilmington’s Urban Forest
Gia Lash, Contributing Writer
October 18, 2020
Paired with UNCW’s beautiful campus and the views of the Cape Fear River downtown, Wilmington, in particular, is considered one of the prettiest towns in North Carolina. You might not think of Wilmington’s trees when you think of conservation in this area, but the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees is changing that.
OPINION: Legalize cannabis now
Jacob Sawyer, Contributing Writer
October 18, 2020
There are many economic benefits of cannabis legalization outside the justice system as well. The drug is easily taxable, allowing greater funding for public services. A report from 2019 estimates that if the federal prohibition on weed was lifted that year, the US would earn more than $100 billion in extra tax revenue by 2025.
Roy Cooper and Dan Forest face off in election debate
Bethanie Simms, Contributing Writer
October 18, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic took center stage during the 2020 NC governor debate. Gov. Roy Cooper and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest faced off this past Wednesday, just one night before the dueling but separate Presidential Town Hall events. The debate stage marked by the pandemic included sever...
REVIEW: ‘Emily in Paris’ is the show we love to hate
Cierra Noffke, Culture Editor
October 17, 2020
The series is a frothy 10-episode ode to millennials and an American ideal of Paris. There is little in the show that holds ties to reality. It’s as if the show’s creator, Darren Star—known for “Sex and the City”—sought to create a fantasy experience completely removed from the realities of being a 20-something abroad in Paris.
OPINION: Trick-or-treating is not safe this year
Emma Sheeran, Contributing Writer
October 17, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has interrupted normal life for many months. The upcoming holidays will need to be adapted to meet our new normal. With Halloween approaching, many families are faced with a hard decision: Do they let their kids participate in traditional Halloween activities such as trick-or-treating? How can parents keep their children safe from the virus during this holiday?
OPINION: Kamala Harris could only behave one way during the debate
Hannah Horowitz, Contributing Writer
October 17, 2020
Compared to the hysterics that we witnessed at the first presidential debate, the vice-presidential debate was much more professional, filled with passive-aggressive statements and non-answered questions. Senator Harris only had one option for behavior that would not sink the Biden campaign’s current poll numbers, and it is solely based on her sex.
SGA 10/13 meeting recap
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
October 16, 2020
Mark Forbes, the Academic Advising Council (AAC) Chair, was the featured guest speaker at this week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Oct. 13.
Commission on Presidential Debates cancels second presidential debate
Bethanie Simms, Contributing Writer
October 15, 2020
In an unprecedented move, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) canceled a presidential debate amid fallout from President Trump’s positive coronavirus diagnosis.
