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

Michael Friant, Staff Writer April 22, 2023
Accessibility should be a priority on UNCW's campus because of its status as a public institution. However, the more I move around the campus, the more apparent it becomes that the University is more concerned with aesthetics and saving money than accessibility. Before getting into the logistics of what I’ve been seeing recently, I want to address a meeting I had in lieu of the article I published last fall on accessibility design flaws on campus.
Audrey Harding carries an extra bag for her soccer items.

UNCW Women’s Soccer player Audrey Harding shares what is in her bookbag

Caroline Straubel, Culture Editor December 4, 2021
Soccer player Audrey Harding gave The Seahawk a tour of her bookbags. Find out why Harding carries two bags and what the soundtrack to her study sessions are below.
A sign posted inside the Student Media Center and disinfecting wipes.

How clubs are adapting to the return to virtual

Boyce Rucker, Intern September 16, 2021
With North Carolina’s widespread distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, the chances of a return to normalcy at UNCW seemed fairly optimistic. However, such progress came to a halt when UNCW notified students of a COVID-19 cluster in Sandpiper Residence Hall on August 23, 2021. The following day, it was announced that the university would suspend all in-person events and activities that are not related to coursework. On Monday, UNCW extended current guidelines and restrictions until Oct. 15.
Take some time to relax.

Hacks to deal with midterm burnout

Emma Smith, Contributing Writer March 13, 2021
Midterm burnouts are essentially a buildup of stress due to an overload of work. Students begin to lose motivation and become mentally exhausted because the pressure of assignment due dates becomes too stress-inducing. 
Views from abroad: Listen Again is great, but…

Views from abroad: Listen Again is great, but…

Veronica Wernicke, Assistant Opinion Editor March 14, 2019

Welcome to another edition of “Views from abroad.” This week, I am spilling the tea on a Canvas feature that my study abroad host school, the University of Stirling, uses called "Listen Again." As...

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