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    Community, isolation and politics: The mental health of queer students at UNCW

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    The New Hanover County candidates on your general election ballot

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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...

UNCW Clocktower.

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. 
Jesus Aguilar #24, Brian Anderson #15, Francisco Cervelli #29, and Corey Dickerson #23 of the Miami Marlins react after a three run home run by Anderson in the top of the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 26, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Marlins defeated the Phillies 11-6.

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.
Stock photo of international flags. Overlaid text saying: UPDATE: International Student Visa Policy. Photo by Joshua Woroniecki from Pixabay, edit by Diamond Bentley.

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.
International Flags. Image by Joshua Woroniecki from Pixabay.

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.
Emerson Becker, 20, holds the door for two customers as they put on their masks before entering Classic Cinemas York Theatre in Elmhurst after reopening on June 26, 2020.

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OPINION: If you think wearing a mask is stupid, it is time to look in the mirror.

William Becker, Staff Writer June 30, 2020

It is the middle of summer and not far from a major publicly celebrated holiday, the Fourth of July. The mandatory lockdown for the COVID-19 virus was lifted in a number of places after Memorial Day weekend,...

Coronavirus update: requires masks, extends COVID-19 phase two. Photo my Caitlyn Dark, graphic by Lauren Wessell.

Gov. Cooper requires masks, extends COVID-19 phase two

Caitlyn Dark, News Editor June 25, 2020

Raleigh, N.C. — It looks like face masks and social distancing restrictions are here to stay, for the time being. This past Wednesday, NC Governor Roy Cooper announced that he would be extending the...

Community leaders and clergy members march north on State Street on June 6, 2020, in Erie. More than 2,000 people marched from 11th and State streets to Perry Square to protest the killing of George Floyd on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. ([GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWS)

The coronavirus will have a second wave

William Becker, Staff Writer June 16, 2020

On May 25, George Floyd, a Black 48-year-old man, was killed by a White police officer, Derek Chauvin. Floyd was handcuffed and forced to lie facedown in the street. Chauvin placed his knee on the back...

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UNCW’s fall 2020 plan is less than detailed

Veronica Wernicke and Jenna Tripp June 10, 2020

On June 2, UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli sent out an email to students and staff informing them of their plan for the fall 2020 semester amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The...

Coronavirus update graphic: Gov. Cooper to shift state to ‘modest’ phase two COVID-19 opening. Graphic by Lauren Wessell, photo by Caitlyn Dark.

Gov. Cooper to shift state to ‘modest’ phase two COVID-19 opening

Caitlyn Dark, News Editor May 21, 2020

Raleigh, N.C. — As the world continues to grow weary of the personal and economic toll of COVID-19 precautions, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper proceeds with his multi-part phased plan to gradually...

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UNCW receives, begins distributing CARES Act funding

Caitlyn Dark, News Editor May 21, 2020

As a tumultuous spring semester begins to settle in the rear view, UNC Wilmington students are expecting to reap the benefits of the latest COVID-19 relief bill: the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...

Graphic by Veronica Wernicke and photo by Tribune News Service.

3 months in: A coronavirus reflection

Veronica Wernicke, Opinion Editor May 15, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will have changed and have various lasting impacts on our lives forever. Different people will remember different things, but we will surely never forget this period...

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