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Riley Gaines making a speech about her experience as a swimmer (Grace Lanham/The Seahawk).

OPINION: It’s not about sports, it’s about respect: Riley Gaines speaks at UNCW

Grace Lanham, Peyton Lewis, and Samantha Hill April 22, 2025

On Thursday March 13, UNCW’s chapter of national organization Turning Point USA hosted an event featuring Riley Gaines. Gaines is a former NCAA college swimmer who famously competed against Lia Thomas,...

Protesters gather at Thalian Hall ahead of the march through downtown Wilmington.

Wilmington residents protest for trans rights

Hannah Markov, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2023
Dozens of people gathered on the steps of Thalian Hall on International Transgender Day of Visibility to protest for trans rights. Every year, March 31 is dedicated to recognizing trans visibility and rights. Trans Day of Visibility was initially created by transgender activist Rachel Crandall in 2009 to foster joy and celebrate transgender people.

North Carolina bill targets trans youth in sports

Andrew Lemon, Assistant News Editor May 6, 2021

House Bill 358, also called the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which is making its way through the North Carolina House of Representatives, would require public schools and universities to explicitly...

The Mohnin-Sholz LGBTQ office.

OPINION: For the LGBT community, an Arkansas bill sets a dangerous precedent nationwide

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer April 20, 2021

In Arkansas, any transgender resident under the age of 18 is about to be denied the medical care required to help them transition genders. This includes the care required to keep them alive. Yes, you read...

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