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Protests erupt after the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 (Courtesy Gayatri Malhotra/Unsplash.com)

OPINION: Is the America we know a modern-day theocracy?

Grace Lanham, Co-Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2024

In June of 2022, The Supreme Court of the United States voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, a previous ruling made 50 years prior that protects women's right to contraceptives and abortions on any accounts....

Biden-Harris administration hosts roundtable to discuss the experiences of two women's pregnancies post the overturn of Roe v. Wade in 2022 (Courtesy of the Biden Campaign).

Biden Campaign sits down with student journalists to discuss abortion rights

Jackson Davenport, Staff Writer April 13, 2024

In an online roundtable, two women shared their experiences with the restrictions on abortion and reproductive healthcare.  N.C. abortion law prohibits the procedure after 12 weeks —before the...

Cheri Beasley is the main Democratic candidate for the North Carolina Senate election.

After Dobbs, UNCW Seahawks are ready to flock to the polls

Morgan Greene, Staff Writer November 8, 2022
When the Supreme Court repealed the long-standing abortion rights established by Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in Dobbs v. Jackson at the end of June 2022, the discussion around abortion caught the attention of the country. Now, the legality of abortion is up to each state to determine for themselves, and as the midterms approach, students across the political spectrum at UNCW are determined to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
REVIEW: 'Unpregnant' is a road-trip to familiar tropes

REVIEW: ‘Unpregnant’ is a road-trip to familiar tropes

Stephen Lambros, Staff Writer September 21, 2020
Unpregnant is a perfectly serviceable film that many viewers will enjoy. The script is whip-smart, there are fun performances, and the subject it discusses is timely. It could have been a little more original, and it could have handled its subject with a little more nuance, but for what it’s worth, if HBO Max receives more films that are this well-rounded, they could certainly compete with the other streaming services
This graph depicts the ideological division regarding abortion.

Ohio exhibits continued division over abortion rights

Samantha Durham, Opinion Editor March 31, 2018

Editor’s Note: Samantha Durham is a senior at UNCW studying sociology. She is the Opinion Editor for The Seahawk and enjoys concentrating her work on social issues. All opinions expressed in this article...

Chemotherapy: A mother’s choice and a family’s loss

Veronica Wernicke, Contributing Writer September 16, 2017

Editor's Note: Veronica Wernicke is a freshman majoring in Communication Studies and a contributing writer for The Seahawk. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author. Suggestions...

Martha Plimpton and her “best” abortion

Sean W. Cooper, Assistant Opinion Editor September 13, 2017

Editor's Note: Sean W. Cooper is a sophomore at UNCW majoring in Communication Studies. He is the Assistant Opinion Editor for The Seahawk. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the...

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