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    The New Hanover County candidates on your general election ballot

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How “The Seahawk” – and UNCW – have evolved over 70 years

Tyler Newman, News Editor November 29, 2018

70 years ago, “The Seahawk” student newspaper launched on Sept. 27, 1948. A four-page mimeographed newspaper, the launch of “The Seahawk” became the first student publication for Wilmington College...

The opinion/editorial section of The Seahawk in 1999.

Letter from the Editor: ‘The Seahawk’ at 70

Noah Thomas, Editor in Chief November 25, 2018

Dear readers, Seventy years ago, on Sept. 27, 1948, The Seahawk published its first issue — a four-page wall of text covering topics that ranged from student government proceedings, news regarding...

Seven major milestones in Seahawk journalism history

Seven major milestones in Seahawk journalism history

Samantha Dickerson, Lifestyles Assistant Editor November 25, 2018
Looking back on the milestones The Seahawk has faced, it is important to note them and see how far both journalism and UNCW have come since 1948.
Former Sports Editor Brant Wilkerson-New currently covers Triangle-area college athletics.

Former sports editors reflect on their time at The Seahawk

Brandon Sans, Sports Editor November 25, 2018

Editor's Note: The Seahawk has dedicated itself to quality sports coverage of UNCW Athletics for seven decades behind the outstanding leadership of student journalists. In order to capture that, I reached...

Shield Talk: Fallout after Super Bowl LII came in many forms

Shield Talk: Fallout after Super Bowl LII came in many forms

Brent Jansen, Columnist February 8, 2018

For the first time ever, the Philadelphia Eagles have won the Super Bowl. With a final score of 41-33, Nick Foles and the Eagles’ soaring offense outlasted Tom Brady and the Patriots’ attempt to...

Shield Talk: Is Tom Bradys sixth Super Bowl win imminent?

Shield Talk: Is Tom Brady’s sixth Super Bowl win imminent?

Brent Jansen, Columnist January 17, 2018

After a spectacular divisional round of the NFL playoffs (if you haven’t seen the end of the Vikings/Saints game look it up RIGHT NOW), the final four teams are set. Blake Bortles and the Jacksonville...

College loneliness—not alone in feeling alone

College loneliness—not alone in feeling alone

Vanessa Dickerson, Staff Writer November 16, 2017

Editor’s Note: Vanessa Dickerson is a junior studying Communication. Vanessa also partners with TealTV and has a true passion for broadcasting as well as sports journalism. All opinions expressed in...

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Sally Seahawk, Contributing Writer November 8, 2017

Q: I have been considering writing for The Seahawk for a while. I don't have any experience with writing at all. What do you suggest? A: I’m happy to hear that you are interested in writing for The...

Shield Talk: As NFL ratings drop, how does the League recuperate?

Shield Talk: As NFL ratings drop, how does the League recuperate?

Brent Jansen, Columnist October 20, 2017

There is no other way to put it and no way to sugarcoat it: NFL viewership is down. Fewer people are watching football on Sunday (or Thursday… or Monday). According to ESPN.com, viewership is down...

Charlotte band Bubonik Funk to return to Wilmington

Sierra Shepherd | Lifestyles Editor September 22, 2015

“Eccentric. Wild. Boisterous.”That’s how Bubonik Funk bassist and synth man, Nick McOwen, described the Charlotte band’s Wilmington fan-base.“It was in 2009 or 2010 that we had our first sold-out...

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