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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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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Karolina Mikołajczyk and Iwo Jedynecki have developed a unique approach to classical music. Their duo pairs two instruments not often found sharing the stage: the violin and the classical accordion. On Friday, March 27 Beckwith Recital Hall hosted the musical duo for a night of lively and creative instrumentation. Their performance wove between well-known cl
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The banjo and the traditional Chinese yangqin sound like they were made to be played together. The banjo colors each song with a bit of Appalachian flair, as the yangqin dances between notes, adding an ethereal element to each lively tune. From China to Appalachia originated this unique blend of instruments, creating a one-of-a-kind cultural collaboration. T
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This year, four local coffee shops had quarterly tenure at Randall Library’s new Central Perch. Next year, only one of these shops will be featured on UNCW’s campus year long. Through student input and performance metrics, a coffee shop will be selected for the 2026-27 school year. The shops that occupied Central Perch this year...
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This spring, a group of students got together and fulfilled a need that was missing for Arab students at UNCW. The new Arab Student Organization (ASO) seeks to spread Arab community, culture and conversation across campus through gatherings and education. President Abderrahmen Gasmi and Secretary Jad Barahmeh worked through the process of starting the club..
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President and Vice president-elects Russia Naranjo and Laura Grossheim took the win on Thursday, March 26 to lead the student body for the ‘26-‘27 academic year. But a conflict with a policy in the UNCW Housing and Residence Life organization will lead to a slightly different outcome in terms of student body vice president. SGA...
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Cedar on the Green, a down-to-earth shopping center and community staple in Pender County for decades, has ceased operations and will be cleared to make room for a new 7-Eleven gas station. The shopping center off of US-17 is known for its charm and historic roots in Hampstead and consists of a group of colorful...
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