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One student expresses his stance on gun control, after which other students have the chance to ask questions or make a rebuttal. The debate was moderated by Braver Angels, a non profit crated with the mission to "depolarize America."

Civil discourse in a time of division: UNCW hosts debate on gun restrictions

Peyton Lewis, Staff Writer November 24, 2023

On Nov. 8, UNCW hosted an open debate for students on a prominent political issue that has divided American citizens for years: Should the United States implement more restrictive gun laws to reduce...

Members of the Multi-faith Anti-Racism Change and Healing Group celebrate at 38th and Chicago after the verdict was read in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis.

OPINION: The Chauvin conviction marks the end of the beginning, not the beginning of the end

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer April 24, 2021
Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed Floyd, was found guilty of murder Tuesday and hauled off to prison, possibly for decades. The Black community and its allies joyously poured into America’s streets in celebration, relieved that they can now begin to heal from the trauma of both the killing and trial. Many consider the case a turning point in U.S. policing as well as the country overall, but much more and harder work remains ahead.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 25: Reverend Tim Christopher, hold his firearm that he always carries while attending the meet-and-greet event held Minnesota Freedom Fighters on Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN. Christopher has testified before the MN House Judiciary Committee on gun control legislation. (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

OPINION: America needs tougher gun laws, but don’t freak out, gun supporters.

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer October 2, 2020
So the question worth asking is, how do we enact change and strike a balance between saving lives and protecting Second Amendment rights?
Graph depicting the views of gun owners and non-gun owners in regards to key aspects of freedom.

Why can we not talk about gun control?

Kristen Rodriguez, Staff Writer February 23, 2018

Editor’s Note: Kristen Rodriguez is a freshman at UNCW majoring in Political Science with a minor in International Relations. Kristen is a staff writer for The Seahawk and writes many of the pieces featured...

Flickr user wiz722 captured this sign indicated legal carrying of guns in Harris, Texas in 2011.

The current laws surrounding guns in churches

Valerie Keys, Contributing Writer November 15, 2017

Within the last three months, the United States has suffered from a series of mass shootings that have changed the way many Americans are now looking at gun control. On Nov. 5, 26-year-old Devin Patrick...

Political perspectives is a column that focuses on providing different opinions on important political issues from UNCW students.

Political Perspectives: Why gun control won’t happen after Las Vegas

Jack DeVries, Contributing Writer October 26, 2017

Editor's Note: Jack DeVries is a junior at UNCW studying business. Jack also works as a contributing writer for The Seahawk and is a frequent writer for the Political Perspectives column. All opinions...

Political perspectives is a column that focuses on providing different opinions on important political issues from UNCW students.

Political Perspectives: Enough is enough, gun control

Kristen Rodriguez, Contributing Writer October 20, 2017

Editor’s Note: Kristen Rodriguez is a freshman at UNCW majoring in Political Science with a minor in International Relations. Kristen is a contributing writer for The Seahawk and writes many of the pieces...

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