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A wake-up call: the changing face of weather disasters in N.C.
14 hours ago · In the wake of September’s catastrophic rainfall that wreaked havoc across the state, the citizens of N.C. face a wake-up call: the climate is changing. Disastrous weather events are not confined to the coast, and the intensification of weather conditions is undeniable. On Sept. 15 the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Tropical Storm Warning...
A talk between N.C. student journalists and Josh Stein
16 hours ago · On Thursday Oct. 17, Josh Stein, the Democratic candidate for governor of N.C. held a Zoom call with student journalists to address questions that many young voters have. Reporters representing four N.C. colleges—Elon, Salem College, UNC Chapel Hill and UNC Wilmington— were all present to discuss issues important to student voters directly with Stein.
CULTURE: Kennedy Cole: the words of a writer – The Seahawk
2 days ago · UNCW’s Kennedy Cole talks about her writing journey and upcoming book. (Megan Eesley/The Seahawk)UNCW’s very own Kennedy Cole has recently been signed by literary agent Alex Brown from Mad Woman Literary Agency for her book There Used to Be People, a historical thriller set in Mississippi in the 1970s. “I think I became a writer by …
News: City & State - The Seahawk
The Venus flytrap is a staple in N.C., earning the title of state carnivorous plant. Despite its substantial presence in the area, many residents...
Opinion: Columns - The Seahawk
I was a shy freshman eager to build a sense of community. During high school, I attended church on both Wednesdays and Sundays, occasionally leading lessons for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club in my high school gymnasium.
Surfing is not only healing— it’s changing lives. – The Seahawk
Sep 20, 2024 · A boy with shaggy dark hair and bright blue boardshorts waits excitedly on the beach. It’s a Monday morning in Wrightsville Beach, N.C., and every inch of Access 29 is packed with children and surfboards. The atmosphere is noisy, but the boy stays relaxed as he watches the waves breaking slowly towards shore. Liam Galbraith...
Why students in any major can benefit from a minor in journalism
6 days ago · To those in STEM fields who have not thought about adding a journalism minor to their degree, Shields stated that “having a journalism background would be helpful” because students in the sciences can use it to “market themselves and help build a professional reputation in the community they’re serving.”
Sept. 10 SGA meeting – The Seahawk
Sep 17, 2024 · On Sept. 10, the Student Government Association held their first meeting for the Fall 2024 semester. The meeting was led by Student Body Vice President Barrett Butler. It began with the routine roll call and preliminaries and was then followed by an introduction of Dr. James J. Winebrake, Provost and Vice Chancellor of the...
UNCW’s 9/11 commemoration – The Seahawk
Sep 16, 2024 · UNCW students and staff gather to honor the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (Photo: Maloah McCarron) “This isn’t just a military or first responder event,” said Bill Kawczynski Director of the Office of Military Affairs at UNCW. “9/11 is something that affected everybody.” Twenty-three years ago, terrorists crashed …