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Michael Friant

Michael Friant, Staff Writer

Michael Friant is a communications major, expected to graduate in Fall 2023. He is a passionate advocate for the disability community as someone with cerebral palsy. In his free time, he enjoys running and hanging out with friends.

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OPINION: The impacts of digital communications

Michael Friant, Staff Writer
December 19, 2023
Lorie Smith, a Christian graphic artist and website designer in Colorado, addresses supporters outside the Supreme Court on Dec. 5, 2022, in Washington, D.C. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

OPINION: Religious beliefs should not overrule LGBTQ+ rights

Michael Friant, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
The automatic door button outside of The Shore Dining Hall. (Michael Friant/The Seahawk)

OPINION: A follow up on UNCW’s accessibility for neurodivergent students

Michael Friant, Staff Writer
April 22, 2023

OPINION: Guess what? Your friends with disabilities want to get laid too!

Michael Friant, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
Society has made Christmas into an extremely glamorized event that is easily capitalized off of.

Christmas advertisements fail to reflect holiday realities

Michael Friant, Staff Writer
December 19, 2022

OPINION: Tony Hughes’ story in Netflix’s ‘Dahmer’ illustrates a tragic lack of connectivity for neurodivergents

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2022
This sign greets the able-bodied individuals when entering the school bookstore. The bookstore lacked in providing accessible access to necessary information.

OPINION: UNCW’s campus should be convenient for neurodivergent students

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2022
The 'Don't Say Gay' Bill was passed through Florida legislature which limits teachers abilities to talk about sexual orientation and identity in their classrooms.

OPINION: The harmful and hypocritical aspects of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
March 31, 2022
OPINION: CP Awareness Day and the need for social consistency

OPINION: CP Awareness Day and the need for social consistency

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2022
Chancellor's Walk at UNCW.

UNCW updates COVID-19 guidelines as students return to campus

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
January 7, 2022
Michael hangs out with some international students: Iker, David, and Ciaran.

[Photo] Changes Are Hard, RHA is Here to Help

March 26, 2025
Friends Stephen, Michael, Walter, and Kyler hang out at Brixx Pizza.

[Photo] Changes Are Hard, RHA is Here to Help

March 26, 2025
Michael Friant grabs a photo with local band Blue Footed Boobies.

[Photo] Changes Are Hard, RHA is Here to Help

March 26, 2025
OPINION: Society should implement social programs that encourage interactions between individuals with and without disabilities

OPINION: Society should implement social programs that encourage interactions between individuals with and without disabilities

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2021
UNCW staff member recieves the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the Burney Center clinic.

OPINION: It is not too late for UNCW to require COVID-19 vaccinations

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
August 21, 2021
North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn and Indiana Rep. Jim Banks chat before former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo introduces the Maximum Pressure Act against Iran on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

OPINION: Madison Cawthorn should be doing more to help the disabled community

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
August 5, 2021

OPINION: In honor of Pride Month, schools should create mandatory classes on LGBTQ issues

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
June 28, 2021
A speaker addresses the crowd of Pride and Black Lives Matter protesters outside the Raleigh Police Downtown District building on Cabarrus St. in Raleigh, N.C. on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

OPINION: DA must explain and reduce charges on Wilmington protesters

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
June 18, 2021
Plans for the construction on Military Cutoff Rd.

OPINION: Political leaders should use their power to accommodate for better transportation options

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
June 3, 2021
OPINION: Wilmington needs to be more accessible

OPINION: Wilmington needs to be more accessible

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
May 29, 2021
OPINION: The money and space being used for the Christian center should be donated to help minority communities in Wilmington

OPINION: The money and space being used for the Christian center should be donated to help minority communities in Wilmington

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
May 17, 2021
Stained glass in a church. Photo by Paul Zoetemeijer on Unsplash

OPINION: Physical perfection is ingrained superiority within Christianity’s doctrine of the resurrection

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
April 20, 2021
OPINION: Life with cerebral palsy

OPINION: Life with cerebral palsy

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2021
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