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The Naranjo-Huff administration: ‘Bringing the TIDE campus-wide’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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