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Student Abby Bennett studies in Randall Library, ambient music filling her headphones and carrying her mind to a quiet mountainscape far from campus (Jackson Howard/The Seahawk).

A soundtrack for your finals week

Jackson Howard, Staff Writer April 24, 2026

It's nearing the end of another semester at dear old UNCW, and that means everybody’s favorite: Finals. I have never been one to study. Like ever. Lucky for me, I was blessed with a pretty retentive...

Cover image collage created by Gracie Davis for The Seahawk.
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My top 10 albums of 2025

Jackson Howard, Staff Writer December 19, 2025

Every year, I try my best to listen to a large chunk of new albums that are released throughout the year. I mostly listen to albums I assume I’d like, but I’m willing to give anything a fair chance....

Cover image of "Virgin" by Lorde (Courtesy of Republic Records).

REVIEW: ‘VIRGIN’ by Lorde

Ashlynn Dziekiewicz, Culture Editor July 21, 2025

The first time I heard the song “Supercut” by Lorde, it was all I could think about for days. It was three years ago — in my Wednesday night contemporary dance class. Even after an hour and a half...

Nikki Falk recording a music video for her album's lead single "June Blue," shot by Meredith Rodgers (Courtesy of Nikki Falk).

Nikki Falk feels life deeply

Ashlynn Dziekiewicz, Culture Editor July 11, 2025

Singer-songwriter Nikki Falk’s artistry is evident in her indie-folk music where she connects her emotions to refreshingly creative lyricism. Her lyrical brilliance and soft folk sound shine in her upcoming...

Madison Rose photographed by Ashleigh Maes (Courtesy of Madison Rose).

Madison Rose can do it all

Ashlynn Dziekiewicz, Culture Editor June 6, 2025

Madison Rose is a 21-year-old artist currently based in Albuquerque, N.M. Rose sings, song-writes, produces music, plays several instruments and works as a music teacher and vocal coach. Rose’s ambition...

Vivi Rincon is a rocker

Vivi Rincon is a rocker

Ashlynn Dziekiewicz, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

Vivi Rincon launched her music career with the 2022 release of her hit single “if we lived on the moon.”​​ The song has garnered over 3 million streams on Spotify. The song took on an identity...

"Chappell Roan is Not Your Friend" displayed on a hot pink background. (Gracie Davis/ The Seahawk).

OPINION: Chappell Roan is not your friend

Addison Lowry, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

How many performances will be enough to satisfy obsessed fans? Breakout pop star, Chappell Roan is facing the reality that her so-called fans believe she owes them for her success. No matter how many...

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