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A big Thanksgiving meal is an American tradition, but overeating on holidays happens in countries all over the world, according to a new study.

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...

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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...

Why is tattoo ink not regulated by the federal government?

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...

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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...

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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,...

The United States Department of Agriculture released on June 2 the MyPlate (www.myplate.gov) graphic that replaces the familiar food pyramid. It emphasizes fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy foods. (Allison Long/Kansas City Star/MCT)

Food for thought: Q&A with campus dietitian

Samantha Dickerson, Lifestyles Editor April 13, 2019

Eating “healthy” can be difficult for students. There are several ways to get information on healthy eating and “dieting,” like social media and the internet, but even with these outlets there...

The DASH eating plan has been confirmed to lower blood pressure…and not just by cutting back on salt. It features vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat dairy foods, fish, poultry, beans, nuts and vegetable oils. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Learning to live: ‘In Defense of Food’

Samantha Dickerson, Lifestyles Editor March 31, 2019

On March 26, 2019, UNC Wilmington hosted a shortened version of the documentary “In Defense of Food” in Lumina Theater. The documentary was created by Micheal Pollan, a US journalist who has worked...

OxyContin 80 mg pills in an August 2013 file image. A new filing in a Massachusetts case ramps up the legal and financial pressure against the Sackler family, which owns the company that makes OxyContin. (Liz O. Baylen/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The opioid epidemic: what do we know and where do we go

Sunshine Angulo, Staff Writer March 23, 2019

On March 20, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., a social justice symposium entitled “The Opioid Epidemic: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go?” was held at Cameron Hall. The symposium, sponsored by UNC Wilmington’s...

Pat Leonard, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. PHOTO BY: JEFF JANOWSKI/UNCW

UNCW’s Pat Leonard appointed to NC Health Coordinating Council

Tyler Newman, Assistant News Editor February 27, 2019

Patricia Leonard, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at UNC Wilmington, was recently appointed to a position on the North Carolina State Health Coordinating Council (NCSHCC) by Governor Roy Cooper, as...

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Floating into a new wave of all natural therapy

Amanda Hagy, Staff Writer November 1, 2018

The idea of natural therapy in the last twenty years has seen a drastic increase in popularity compared to the once social norm of just popping a few pills for physical pain, anxiety and daily stresses...

UNCW professor links hurricanes to lower breast cancer survival rates

UNCW professor links hurricanes to lower breast cancer survival rates

Maddie Driggers, Lifestyles Editor October 11, 2018

Hurricane season brings devastation to many residents of the coast, a fact that hits close to home for UNCW students. We typically talk about the immediate impacts of storms such as Florence. However,...

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Sally Seahawk, Contributing Writer October 25, 2017

Hi, I’m a freshman and I find that I am broke all the time. My parents don’t send me any money and I’m going through my savings very fast. How do I manage my finances now that I am in college? This...

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