Abrons Student Health Center joined SGA to discuss COVID-19
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
September 10, 2020
On Sept. 9 the Student Government Association (SGA) held its weekly meeting and the coronavirus (COVID-19) was a prominent topic.
OPINION: 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...
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, which means that people have started flocking to public places. Bars, malls, restaurants and ev...
How to find motivation in the quarantine
Cierra Noffke, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
The waves of the coronavirus have left most of us deserted in our homes, dwindling beneath our desire to go back to sleep or to go out into a functioning society once again. I have found, with the progression of these past few weeks, that mustering up the will to finish my homework, to attend live classes...
How to stay happy and healthy during quarantine
Rebecca Harris, Contributing Writer
March 30, 2020
If you are anything like me, you are probably going a little stir-crazy during this COVID-19 quarantine. Classes are now online, the beach is off-limits and you cannot even meet up with your friends for $1 tacos at El Cerro Grande. There are so many people—doctors, nurses, truck drivers, grocery...
The SheHawk: Remember, STDs are not gross
Cierra Noffke, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
STDs are clouded in a negative stigma. They invoke feelings of shame, embarrassment and filth, despite the fact that millions of Americans report having an STD of some kind. In 2013, the national Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that there were 20 million new infections every year. For context, this is equ...
14 tips for holiday healthy eating
Sydney Blair, Contributing Writer
November 22, 2019
Nearly 10 Thanksgivings ago, I ate too much turkey and ended up on the couch nearly in tears from my own physical discomfort. Although I was around the age of 11, my mom likes to remind me of this embarrassing episode. When I was 13, I became a vegetarian. I did not eat any fish, red meat or poultry....
The weather is colder, time to check on your mental health
Fairley Lloyd, Staff Writer
November 16, 2019
With crunch time coming up with finals, Thanksgiving break and darkness setting in at 5 p.m. now, this is an especially stressful time of the year. Some people are struggling with catching up on assignments and passing tests, some are worried about graduation for December and others are worried about...
Why is tattoo ink not regulated by the federal government?
Veronica Wernicke, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 1, 2019
I grew up surrounded by tattoos, with my dad, grandpa and several other family members showcasing their body art throughout my life. During my senior year of high school, 2016–2017, there was a spurt in people getting inked, and me being me, I was not going to join in that trend, despite having alw...
How to make the most out of your freshman year
Fairley Lloyd, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Starting college for the first time can feel both exciting and scary. From living on campus to juggling classes and making friends, freshman year can feel daunting. However, it does not have to be a struggle the whole time. There are a lot of resources on campus that help you manage your college career, as well...
Easy ways to be sustainable
Fairley Lloyd, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Sustainability is a hot topic, and rightfully so: with recent studies on climate change and environmental issues facing our community, it is important that we are mindful of ways we can be more sustainable. However, sustainability can often feel daunting and overwhelming, especially in the larger...
