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Fisher Student Center.

On-campus screening of Wilmington-filmed series to be among the first events after restriction lift

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2021

Update: This event was canceled by the production company on Sept. 18.  Correction: This article was updated on Sept. 17 to reflect updated information on reservation restrictions and event details.  UNCW...

UNCW staff member recieves the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the Burney Center clinic.

OPINION: It is not too late for UNCW to require COVID-19 vaccinations

Michael Friant, Contributing Writer August 21, 2021
UNCW already mandates certain immunizations against certain diseases such as mumps and measles. This is done to protect the greater student body from a massive outbreak. So, mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for all students would provide a layer of protection to the student body against a massive delta variant outbreak, and a subsequent reversal to an online class setting.
Face mask mandate on campus.

UNCW announces end to mask mandate and other COVID-19 restrictions

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2021

Masks will no longer be required on the UNCW campus in most situations and no matter vaccination status, per an OUR email on Wednesday morning.  Masks will still be required in the following settings:...

A look across the UNCW pond.

Governor Cooper lifts mandates capacity limits, physical distancing and mask wearing

Andrew Lemon, Interim News Editor May 14, 2021

Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Friday that North Carolina is lifting coronavirus (COVID-19) mandates on capacity limitations, physical distancing and most mandatory mask requirements, citing recent guidance...

Cooper lifts outdoor mask requirements

Cooper lifts outdoor mask requirements

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor April 29, 2021
During a press conference on Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper outlined the states latest coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and plans for the summer. The ease of current restrictions are set to start on April 30 at 5 p.m., and expire on June 1. 
Expanded and socially distanced outdoor seating located between the Fisher buildings.

UNCW updates and tightens mask mandate

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor September 28, 2020
As the weather gets cooler and we learn more about the coronavirus (COVID-19), UNC Wilmington has updated their mask mandate.
UNCW reinforces mask mandate

UNCW reinforces mask mandate

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor September 27, 2020
Despite reports from Port City Daily and WWAY news, UNC Wilmington has not tightened their coronavirus (COVID-19) mask mandate. Instead, they have reinforced and clarified information regarding when people on campus must wear their masks.  
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,...

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