A look into the UNCW Administration’s response to Covid-19
Leah Sherrell, Humans of the Dub - Assistant Editor
September 25, 2020
Can you describe your response to UNCW, and the UNC System administration's decision, to bring students back on campus and have in-person classes? When the school sent us the email that we were going back to school, I was nervous because I am at high risk and I felt more comfortable being at home ...
OPINION: Were the extended lockdowns really worth it?
Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer
September 15, 2020
All of this evidence calls into question whether the lockdowns in the U.S. were really that effective. The jury is still out on this matter, and much remains unknown at this time. However, the argument for more lenient interventions has become much stronger over the past few months. Some of the lives saved by mass shutdowns will just end up being postponed deaths, and consequently America will continue to lose progress and inch back to square one.
BREAKING NEWS: On-campus dorms to become single occupancy due to COVID-19 concerns
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
September 7, 2020
The Seahawk has learned that on Sept. 8 UNCW students will receive an email announcing that all on-campus dorms will become single occupancy.
EDITORIAL: UNC Board of Governors, fix this or resign
The Seahawk Editorial Board
August 26, 2020
Since the announcement of fall 2020 campus reopenings, university administrators actively withheld vital information from the general public and their student bodies. Information that is crucial for students, faculty and staff to know, such as accurate positive COVID-19 cases on campuses and self-reported data.
UNCW suspends fall sports
Zachary Kilby, Assistant Sports Editor
August 11, 2020
Men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball, along with men’s and women’s cross country will continue preparations for the expected start of their seasons in the spring of 2021.
The coronavirus does not care about your age
Hannah Horowitz, Contributing Writer
August 6, 2020
It is undeniable that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has dramatically changed all of our lives in just a few months. According to John Hopkins data, the U.S. is leading the world in the number of confirmed cases as the death toll climbs upwards. However, that has not seemed to stop people from wantin...
UNCW freshmen face a strange first semester
Veronica Wernicke, Opinion Editor
August 4, 2020
As many schools and universities around the country are gearing up for their return to classes this Aug, there are many concerns about the adjustment in learning amid the dangers of the coronavirus (COVID-19). For students already enrolled at UNC Wilmington (UNCW) there are many lurking questions and...
UNC System’s fall plan betrays students and staff amid COVID-19
William Becker, Staff Writer
August 1, 2020
Picture this: thousands of young people coming from across the country during one of the most contagious pandemics in human history to lock themselves into tightly packed dorm buildings, where they will be forced to share bathrooms, showers, common rooms and toilet paper. Many will also still venture ou...
E-Bill due date extended due to inaccurate charges
Caitlyn Dark and Brenna Flanagan
July 29, 2020
Two days before the Fall 2020 semester bill was originally due, UNC Wilmington announced an extension due to inaccurate charges because of changes caused by the COVID-19 virus.
Marlins, Phillies play suspended amid team-wide COVID-19 outbreak
Noah Powers, Sports Editor
July 28, 2020
Problems arose after at least 17 members of the Marlins club, including at least 15 players, tested positive for the virus over the last few days.
ICE reverses disputed July 6 international student policy
Caitlyn Dark, News Editor
July 17, 2020
Washington, D.C. — After facing intense pressure and backlash, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has dropped its most recent addendum to its international student visa policy.
New ICE policy would deport international students if not attending in-person classes
Caitlyn Dark, News Editor
July 11, 2020
Washington, D.C. — Though international travel has been brought to a near halt by COVID-19, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may still be deporting people if many US colleges remain completely online in the fall semester.