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The Naranjo-Huff administration: ‘Bringing the TIDE campus-wide’
The Seahawk
UNCW’s 80th Student Government administration, Naranjo-Huff, is committed to inviting the student body into the conversation, making SGA more visible and listening closely to what Seahawks actually want. The administration outlined its plans for the 2026-27 academic year during the State of the SGA address on Sept. 15 in the Fisher Student Center Clocktower
UNCW Honors College announces new SHELL program
The Seahawk
The UNCW Honors College recently announced the new SHELL Society as an opportunity for honors students to take their college experience to the next level by learning how to articulate the Honors College experience to future employers. SHELL stands for Signature Honors Experience and the Legacy of Learning. During the program students will attend eight indivi
Climb aboard the R/V Osprey, UNCW’s newest research vessel
The Seahawk
Time to set sail — a new research vessel has joined UNCW’s marine science fleet! Meet the R/V Osprey, a 78-foot boat with an extensive array of modern tools and capabilities far beyond what the university has used before. “Designed to support coastal and marine science research, education and stewardship, this vessel gives her faculty...
OPINION: ‘Obsession’ and ‘The Odyssey’ fail women
The Seahawk
This year has proven to be a tumultuous time for women’s portrayals in the media. During the past few years, social media has seen a rise of the tradwife and misogyny. It is not surprising that two of the biggest movies of the summer, “Obsession” and “The Odyssey,” do not stand the test of portraying...
Chalk it up to faith: Students take the Gospel to the sidewalks
The Seahawk
Before a single verse hit the pavement, 57 students gathered at UNCW’s amphitheater to pray, hoping that the words they were about to chalk across Chancellor’s Walk might catch the eye of a student who wouldn’t otherwise pick up a Bible. The chalking, held Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, marked the third time the event has...
Dolly’s legacy of love at UNCW
The Seahawk
Dolly Parton’s legacy can be found everywhere: music, movies and even right here on UNCW’s campus. Parton performed at UNCW’s Trask Coliseum in May 1978, the same year she was awarded Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association (CMA). Parton’s recent passing has inspired members of the UNCW community to consider the legacy...
OPINION: The Kentucky Derby, a tradition rooted in abuse
The Seahawk
Horse Racing is the idealist sport that Americans continuously tune into every spring while wearing pretty hats. However, in truth, the barbaric, “Hunger-Games”-esque sport is the definition of turning a blind eye to suffering. The 152nd Kentucky Derby will be held on May 3, 2026. This marks the 152nd year that horses will be betted...
A soundtrack for your finals week
The Seahawk
It’s nearing the end of another semester at dear old UNCW, and that means everybody’s favorite: Finals. I have never been one to study. Like ever. Lucky for me, I was blessed with a pretty retentive brain, and as long as I balanced my work well, I could go into a test remembering most everything...
Department of Theatre closes ’25–’26 season with tragicomedy ‘Crimes of the Heart’
The Seahawk
The conclusion of the UNCW Department of Theatre’s 2025–2026 season began Thursday evening with the opening night of Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Crimes of the Heart,” a simple yet superb production certain to add a flair of Southern comedy and touching moments to the stage. Set during the 1970s, Babe Magrath (played by Lily Hovis)...
UNCW campus safety after Fall 2025 semester
The Seahawk
The events that took place on UNCW’s campus in the Fall 2025 semester left students feeling on edge and concerned about their safety on campus. Recent incidents — including the spirit rock being “defaced,” two bomb threats, online social media threats and the “false alarm” gunman on campus — has raised questions about how the...
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