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The news site of UNC Wilmington

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The news site of UNC Wilmington

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Brenna Flanagan

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief

Brenna is a senior from Goldsboro, NC, double majoring in communication studies and theatre. After college, she plans to begin her career as an actress in film and television while also working as a freelance writer. Her hobbies outside writing include singing, reading, traveling, and attending concerts and musicals. You can contact her at [email protected].

All content by Brenna Flanagan
Many students saw campus in a way they never will again, empty and quiet every day.

UNCW will end mask mandate and surveillance testing, effective March 7

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2022
U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson speaks at an early morning campaign event with Lindsey Graham on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 in Lexington, South Carolina. (Tracy Glantz/The State/TNS)

Everything you need to know about North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race

Kiley Woods and Brenna Flanagan
January 25, 2022
The Seahawk staff's picks of 2021

The Seahawk staff’s picks of 2021

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2021
The front of Hoggard Hall.

UNCW extends COVID-19 guidelines into the spring semester

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2021
A still from "Theirs Is the Kingdom" (2021).

REVIEW: Cucalorus documentary ‘Theirs is the Kingdom’ paints an Asheville community in divine image

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2021
Mary Kate Schellhardt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Johnny Depp in “What's Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993).

The best 75 movies to watch on Netflix

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2021
2021 Ultimate Halloween Watchlist

2021 Ultimate Halloween Watchlist

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2021

Letter from the Editor: The mistakes we make as student journalists

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2021

UNCW student organizations can again reserve campus spaces

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2021
Fisher Student Center.

On-campus screening of Wilmington-filmed series to be among the first events after restriction lift

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2021
Administering the COVID-19 vaccine.

UNCW announces all unvaccinated in-person students must participate in surveillance testing, change from previous guidance

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
August 11, 2021
A face mask mandate sign on campus.

UNCW will temporarily return to mask wearing and surveillance testing

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
July 31, 2021
The amphitheater.

UNCW adds two new STEM programs in the computer science department

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
July 22, 2021

Here are North Carolina’s candidates running for the Senate in 2022

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
July 15, 2021
The Emmett Till statue is seen through protesters at the South Carolina State House in Columbia, South Carolina demonstrating their anger over racial injustice on June 5, 2020.

Critical race theory and how it is affecting Wilmington

Andrew Lemon and Brenna Flanagan
July 11, 2021
Dan Johnson is a professor in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences.

UNCW professor apologizes for “Blow up Republicans” post

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
July 1, 2021
Cornerstone Hall.

Former Republican representative appointed to UNCW board of trustees

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
June 30, 2021
Face mask mandate on campus.

UNCW announces end to mask mandate and other COVID-19 restrictions

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2021
Netzer on the beach.

Nikki Netzer’s balancing act

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2021
The Seahawk says goodbye to senior editorial board members

The Seahawk says goodbye to senior editorial board members

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2021
Screen capture taken of the UNCW website page on tuition.

[Photo] UNCW’s recent change in billing practices could result in lower tuition costs

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
April 8, 2021
Dub's Cafe in UNCW's Warwick Center.

Meal plans get an update for the 2021-2022 year

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2021
23 films you can watch with your free Kanopy subscription

23 films you can watch with your free Kanopy subscription

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2021
Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton and Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset in “Bridgerton.”

So you’ve watched ‘Bridgerton’—here’s what to watch next

Brenna Flanagan and Cierra Noffke
January 3, 2021
Johnny (Eugene Levy), Moira (Catherine O'Hara), David (Dan Levy), Patrick (Noah Reid), Stevie (Emily Hampshire), Alexis (Annie Murphy) in the series finale of "Schitt's Creek." (Pop TV/TNS)

Winners and losers from the 2020 Emmy Awards

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2020
Lily Reinhart and Austin Abrams in "Chemical Hearts." Amazon Studios.

REVIEW: “Chemical Hearts,” mediocre teen angst

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2020
UNCW Clocktower.

E-Bill due date extended due to inaccurate charges

Caitlyn Dark and Brenna Flanagan
July 29, 2020
"A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins and "Chosen Ones" by Veronica Roth.

2 new novels from ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Divergent’ authors offer different experiences for the same audience

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
July 23, 2020

Students speak out against UNCW professor Dr. Mike Adams

Veronica Wernicke and Brenna Flanagan
June 5, 2020
“The City We Became” by N.K. Jemisin. (Hachette Book Group/TNS)

Quarantine Book Club: New York City is dormant right now, but “The City We Became” brings it back to life and reminds you of its specialness

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2020
"Tales of the City" by Armistead Maupin. Photo by Brenna Flanagan.

Quarantine Book Club: “Tales of the City” offers bite-sized stories perfect for quarantine reading

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2020
"The Last Letter from Your Lover" by Jojo Moyes. Photo by Brenna Flanagan.

Quarantine Book Club: Brace yourself for this love story with ‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
April 27, 2020
Lake Travis Reads will present an evening with Lara Prescott on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Bee Cave Public Library. Prescott is the author of the best-selling novel “The Secrets We Kept.”

Quarantine Book Club Bonus: Interview with Lara Prescott, author of ‘The Secrets We Kept’

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
April 26, 2020
"The Secrets We Kept" by Lara Prescott (Knopf)

Quarantine Book Club: Secrets and spies in Lara Prescott’s ‘The Secrets We Kept’

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
April 13, 2020
Re-shelving a library takes time, but there are unexpected rewards. (Christopher Knight/Los Angeles Times/TNS) USA

Introducing The Seahawk’s Quarantine Book Club

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
March 30, 2020
In this handout photo provided by A.M.P.A.S. Best Picture Award winners for "Parasite" pose onstage during the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Feb. 9, 2020 in Hollywood, Calif. (Matt Petit - Handout/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images/TNS)

Winners and losers from the 2020 Oscars

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
February 10, 2020
From left to right: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy and Annie Murphy star in the final season of "Schitt's Creek." (Pop TV/TNS)

Best shows from January and why you should watch them this month

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
February 7, 2020
Graphic made by Brenna Flanagan with Canva.

The Seahawk staff’s picks of 2019

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
December 30, 2019
Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carell in a scene from "The Morning Show," debuting Nov. 1, as part of the first wave of series that will launch the Apple TV+ streaming service. [Hilary B. Gayle/Apple TV+]

Apple TV+: Is it worth streaming?

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
November 7, 2019
Aly and Aj perform for UNCW students in Kenan Auditorium on Oct. 24. Photo by Brenna Flanagan.

Aly & AJ headline ACE’s 2019 Big Show

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
November 3, 2019
Graphic created by Brenna Flanagan (Canva).

Halloween events in Wilmington and UNCW

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
October 25, 2019
Tim Curry, Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn star in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in 1975. [20TH CENTURY FOX]

ACE’s Rocky Horror Shadowcast: inside the time warp

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
October 18, 2019
Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Platt in "The Politician." Photo from Tribune News Service.

The best of September TV

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
October 6, 2019
Photo by Telegram & Gazette from Tribune News Service.

The Lumineers and the art of somber storytelling

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor
September 22, 2019
Picture from Canva.

UNCW’s Theatre Department: ‘Six Characters in Search of an Author’

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Assistant Editor
April 10, 2019
Created with Canva.

Becoming a Seahawk: tips for on-campus living

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Assistant Editor
March 30, 2019
Photo credit: Paras Griffin from TNS

Women’s History Month 2019: How far we have come, and how far we have to go

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Assistant Editor
March 8, 2019
Loraine Scalamoni’s “Classic Repose” won Best In Show at the All Student Show on February 28, 2019.

All Student Show winners highlight student life and anatomy

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Assistant Editor
March 5, 2019
Photo credit: Brenna Flanagan

Q&A with ACE’s new President Julia Singer

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Assistant Editor
February 15, 2019
Julia Singer and Maddie Driggers pose for a photo at the 2018 Single Mingle event.

Start Valentine’s week with ACE

Brenna Flanagan, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
February 7, 2019
Photo created by Genevieve Guenther.

Netflix’s newly acquired series “You” brings a modern view to stalking and murder

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Assistant Editor
February 2, 2019
Photo credit: Brenna Flanagan

Coping Ugly: The newest Boseman Gallery exhibit that opens up a conversation on grief

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Assistant Editor
January 28, 2019
How to survive Thanksgiving with your family

How to survive Thanksgiving with your family

Brenna Flanagan, Staff Writer
November 20, 2018
Environmentalist and author speaks at UNCW about climate change

Environmentalist and author speaks at UNCW about climate change

Brenna Flanagan, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
“Blind Greed” is the main centerpiece of artist Nathan Ryan Verwey’s collection in the Boseman Gallery lasting until Nov. 9. This piece is sculpted of ceramic and is on sale for $1000. - Photo by Brenna Flanagan

New Boseman Gallery exhibit features art from UNCW alum

Brenna Flanagan, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Guide to the Midterm Elections

Guide to the Midterm Elections

Brenna Flanagan, Contributing Writer
October 30, 2018
Photo Credit: IMDb and amazon.com

The Book vs. The Movie: “A Simple Favor”

Brenna Flanagan, Contributing Writer
October 16, 2018
UNCW student Jonny Harris created his two sculptures, Pick Me Up JINX and Please Touch F@, out of steel, cardboard and spray paint.

Seeing Triple: Visions in Three Dimensions exhibit opens in UNCW’s Boseman Gallery

Brenna Flanagan, Contributing Writer
September 6, 2018
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