Trump or Biden: Where Do You Stand?
Ambar Delgado, Contributing Writer
September 24, 2020
Below you will find an introductory guide to the platforms of Donald J. Trump and Joe Biden.
Upperman African American Cultural Center celebrates 25 years
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
September 14, 2020
This year UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) Upperman African American Cultural Center celebrates its 25 anniversary. The Upperman Center is a place of support, education and advocacy for Black students at the university.
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.
UNCW discusses diversity and inclusion on campus
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
September 9, 2020
Last week UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Donyell Roseboro, held three open forums to discuss the current climate of diversity and inclusion at UNCW’s campus and how moving forward those things could improve.
BREAKING NEWS: On-campus dorms to become single occupancy due to COVID-19 concerns
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
September 7, 2020
The Seahawk has learned that on Sept. 8 UNCW students will receive an email announcing that all on-campus dorms will become single occupancy.
UNC System workers rally against COVID-19 concerns
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
September 5, 2020
Members of the NC Public Service Workers Union, UE Local 150 at UNC Charlotte (UNCC), UNC Chapel Hill (UNC CH) and NC State University (NCSU) are rallying to demand more safety measures and action from the UNC System against coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. On Sept. 3 UNCC workers delivered a petition...
The commonality of racial injustice
Kiley Woods, Contributing Writer
September 4, 2020
During the summer of 2020, global protests surrounding racial injustice soared in the U.S alongside the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Throughout history, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. have stood up for justice for all people. From the March on Washington to the Alabama bus boycott, the movement fo...
UNCW adjusts to learning during COVID-19
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
August 27, 2020
The threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is still looming as students, faculty and staff around the U.S. headed back to school this month and universities are working to find the best ways to keep everyone safe this fall, UNC Wilmington (UNCW) included. UNCW has been open for one week now and the ...
Q&A: Talking COVID-19 with UNCW administration
William Becker, Staff Writer
August 26, 2020
This interview was conducted on Aug. 21, by Seahawk Staff Writer William Becker. Notably, a piece by Becker was published on Aug. 1, simply titled as “UNC System’s fall plan betrays students and staff amid COVID-19.” This piece was extremely critical of the UNC system and its decision to continue operating in-person classes during the threat of COVID-19. As of Aug 20, two UNC schools (NC State and UNC Chapel Hill) have gone to completely remote learning. In response to the article, Christinia Schectman, a Public Relations Specialist at the Office of University Relations contacted Becker in hopes of conducting a discussion between William Becker and notable staff members at UNCW.
UNCW’s campus dining implements new COVID-19 safety measures
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
August 24, 2020
UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) campus dining is one of many aspects that the university has had to adjust in accordance with health and safety concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. New policies include extensive cleaning and sanitation, mandatory handwashing every 20 min...
COM department offering new interracial dialogue class
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
August 20, 2020
Amid the recent conversations about race and protest surrounding the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, the Communication Studies (COM) department is offering a new course this fall in order to help open and encourage dialogues about race. “Well, you know, obviously the controversy went nuclear, espec...
UNCW revises campus housing visitor policy amid COVID-19
Veronica Wernicke, News Editor
August 18, 2020
As countries around the world, the U.S. included, are still dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, UNC Wilmington (UNCW) has updated their on-campus housing visitor policy in order to keep students and staff safe. In an email sent out to off-campus students, UNCW’s Assistant Dean, Ste...