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Elijah Jacob Donato’s arrest photo. (New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office)

BREAKING NEWS: UNCW student arrested on multiple sex crime charges while babysitting

Nate Mauldin, Photography Editor September 29, 2023

21-year-old Elijah Jacob Donato was arrested Thursday, Sept. 28 on two counts of 1st Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and two counts of Taking Indecent Liberties with Children. According to the university,...

The skywalk between Fisher Student Center and Fisher University Union.

What is being done about the sexual assaults on campus?

Abigail Celoria, Culture Editor March 21, 2022
Of the ten cases only one is listed as closed, while eight are under further investigation. In all cases except the closed one, the perpetrators were listed as known to the victims. The tenth case, which is the most recent, concluded because the assault took place outside of UNCW’s police jurisdiction, as it did not occur on campus. Despite this new information, though, the question of what UNCW resources are doing to address sexual assaults on campus is ongoing. Many students have worried for their safety this academic year as these unusual cases drew their attention to the issue.
A closeup of a gavel in court.

Criminal Justice Reform Bill looks to hold those in law enforcement accountable

Grace Hall, Contributing Writer September 12, 2021
For those victims of police violence, Senate Bill 300 seems to be the light at the end of a tunnel. Finally, action is backing words, and seems to herald a new age in which law enforcement officers will be held to a higher standard, and more importantly, will be held accountable for their actions. While many in the police force aim to protect the American people at any cost, for those that go overboard and begin resorting to violence, it could be their new reckoning.
Alderman Hall on UNCW campus.

Newly signed law allows campus police to take courses free of charge

Andrew Lemon, Interim News Editor May 12, 2021

A bill signed into law on May 7 by Gov. Roy Cooper allows UNC system campus police the opportunity to enroll in an unlimited number of courses free of charge at the university that employs them beginning...

The UNCW columns.

OPINION: UNCW’s new campus fee increases are minuscule but necessary

Nicolas Ziccardi, Assistant Opinion Editor April 29, 2021
While this issue may not seem significant on the surface, the fee increase is emblematic of the cultural and political environment we are living in today. Arguably, the two largest topics that faced the nation last year and continue to do so are the pandemic and police reform, so it is hardly surprising that the university has chosen to raise an extra $335,688 for both. 
Members of the Multi-faith Anti-Racism Change and Healing Group celebrate at 38th and Chicago after the verdict was read in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis.

OPINION: The Chauvin conviction marks the end of the beginning, not the beginning of the end

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer April 24, 2021
Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed Floyd, was found guilty of murder Tuesday and hauled off to prison, possibly for decades. The Black community and its allies joyously poured into America’s streets in celebration, relieved that they can now begin to heal from the trauma of both the killing and trial. Many consider the case a turning point in U.S. policing as well as the country overall, but much more and harder work remains ahead.
UNCW campus police chief retiring

UNCW campus police chief retiring

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor March 24, 2021
During his time at UNCW, Donaldson worked to enhance relationships with other nearby law enforcement agencies, advocacy agencies, and the district attorney’s office. Additionally, he instituted enhanced emergency situations training for officers, dispatchers and UNCW stakeholders.
View looking down Chancellor's walk at UNCW.

UNCW mourning the loss of Carly Rae Baron

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor November 2, 2020
At a Halloween gathering this past weekend, UNC Wilmington (UNCW) PCOM junior Carly Rae Baron was shot and later passed away from her injuries, according to reports from WWAY.
Front of Bear Hall, where part of the active-shooter exercise took place.

UNCW Police participates in active-shooter exercise

Caitlyn Dark, News Editor August 21, 2019

A week before the fall semester started, the UNC Wilmington Police Department conducted an active-shooter exercise on campus on Tuesday, August 13. University Police worked with over 20 agencies including...

UNCW Police Department releases annual security report for 2018

UNCW Police Department releases annual security report for 2018

Tyler Newman, Assistant News Editor October 22, 2018

On Oct. 16, UNC Wilmington Police Department and UNCW Office of Title IX and Clery Compliance released the annual security report for the university’s main campus, the Center for Marine Science, and...

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