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Lines wrap around Warwick - By 12:00, the Warwick Center saw steady streams of students and other voters, with lines quickly wrapping around the building and wait times settling at 90 minutes. (Emily Reier/The Seahawk)

OPINION: A day of disappointment and progress, hope beyond the ballot box

Emily Reier, News Editor November 12, 2024

  My first presidential election taught me that the power of voting goes far beyond a single result; it’s a chance to learn, engage and see firsthand what change looks like on the ground.   The...

"VOTE NC" - Rally goers hold letters spelling out "VOTE NC," encouraging North Carolinians to head to the polls. (Emily Reier/The Seahawk)

‘When we vote, we win’: Governor Tim Walz energizes N.C. supporters as polls tighten in final days

Emily Reier and Addison Lowry November 4, 2024

Just 12 days out from election day, Governor Tim Walz spoke at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, N.C. on Oct. 24.  Thursday, Oct. 24 – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater was filled with 1,200...

Trump supporter holding up a Trump and Vance sign at the Wilmington International Airport (Jamie Leigh/The Seahawk)

Donald Trump visits Wilmington for Republican rally

Jamie Leigh Royal, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

On Sept. 21, former President Donald J. Trump was the guest of honor in attendance for the Republican rally at the Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Supporters from all over Wilmington and surrounding...

Josh Stein meeting with student journalists over Zoom. (Bella Clotzman/The Seahawk)

A talk between N.C. student journalists and Josh Stein

Bella Clotzman, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

On Thursday Oct. 17, Josh Stein, the Democratic candidate for governor of N.C. held a Zoom call with student journalists to address questions that many young voters have. Reporters representing four...

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When the Supreme Court repealed the long-standing abortion rights established by Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in Dobbs v. Jackson at the end of June 2022, the discussion around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.

Early voting period begins in North Carolina Election

Grace Lanham, Staff Writer October 30, 2022
The voting process in North Carolina has begun to ramp up as the state prepares for its eventful election season. State and local governments are encouraging all individuals to register and cast their ballots.
Sunset View of Washington, DC.

U.S. House race back on track in North Carolina after redistricting crisis

Kiley Woods, Photography Editor March 22, 2022
This year's midterm election carries uneasiness and uncertainty for future control in the House of Representatives. All 435 House seats are open for this year’s election, with each party seeking the needed 218 seats to gain a House majority. Recent redistricting controversies in the state have complicated the election even more.
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
There is a lot of uneasiness in anticipation of this year’s midterm elections. One of the key races to determine the makeup of the nation’s Senate will be right here in North Carolina. Senator Richard Burr is not running for reelection, which leaves an empty seat that many North Carolina Republicans and Democrats are fighting to fill. Since the Senate is split 50-50 between both parties (two Independents caucusing with Democrats), every seat counts in this election. Without a clear predecessor to Burr, North Carolina might become a pivotal state in November’s vote.

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

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief July 15, 2021

Since incumbent Senator Richard Burr announced he would not seek re-election in 2022, many North Carolinians have expressed interest in taking his place. The federal government already operates...

Robby Fensom (left) with running mate, Thomas Wilson (right) are running in the 2021-2022 SGA election.

Fensom and Wilson win SGA student body election

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor March 23, 2021
Following a run-off election, the race for UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) next Student Government Association (SGA) student body president and vice president concluded this week with the announcement of the 2021-2022 winners. 
Robby Fensom (left) with running mate, Thomas Wilson (right) are running in the 2021-2022 SGA election.

A look into the SGA presidential campaign of Robby Fensom and Thomas Wilson

Serah Culler, Contributing Writer March 13, 2021
Fensom and Wilson are both in their third year and have been involved in the Student Government Association (SGA) prior to their candidacy. Fensom, who is currently the SGA chief of staff, is a communication studies and philosophy double major with minors in economics and leadership studies. Their platform focuses on three points: inclusion, innovation and recovery.  
Wells Fargo location in New York City boarded up in preparation for post-election violence. Photo by Jack Cohen

OPINION: Post-election violence solves nothing

Hannah Horowitz, Staff Writer November 9, 2020
We are experiencing an extremely delicate period in our country. Resorting to violence against one another is not going to solve any of the underlying issues this country is facing. The best thing that we can do is to learn how to work together again. 
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