The Seahawk

Emergency Exercise tests UNCW's preparedness

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A full-scale emergency exercise limited access to campus last week as the university tested its emergency preparedness and response plans. Area residents were cautioned of sight and sounds that were associated with the exercise.

The exercise was held Tuesday, March 9.

Drug activity around campus remains steady

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Both the UNCW Police and New Hanover County's Vice and Narcotics Division agree that drug activity on and around campus has remained steady.

"We see [drugs] quite often. I don't think that it has increased," said D.A. Ciamillo, captain of New Hanover County's Vice and Narcotics Division.

Alcohol significant role in downtown crimes

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Next time you feel like a night out in downtown Wilmington you may want to think twice. New crime reports show that alcohol consumption plays a significant role in violent crimes happening in downtown Wilmington.

According to a recent article in the Star-News, the most violent crimes-murder, rape and aggravated assault-happen in the downtown business district by young adults under the influence of alcohol.

Staying safe while drinking

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Crossroads, the Substance Abuse and Education Program on campus, conducted a survey in fall 2009 of 381 UNCW students. The survey stated that 19 percent did not drink at all. This means that 81 percent of the students do drink.

It takes about three hours to eliminate the alcohol content of two drinks, depending on your weight, and time is the only way to sober up.

Toyota hysteria: Reaction to its cars' safety records is way over the top

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

While driving with my future wife along California's Highway 1 south of Big Sur, my new Toyota MR2 suddenly fishtailed. It shot off a cliff, then rolled 350 feet before stopping. Mary sustained a broken neck and crushed skull, but she made a miraculous recovery.

Changes in store for Wing Fling 2010

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The 14-year-old tradition began with families, children and groups of all ages coming together to hear music, eat wings, and welcome the spring season. In recent years, however, the one-day event known as Wing Fling has been celebrated mostly by college students.

Revival 2010 brings 400 to Burney

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

10 students hosted Revival 2010 in UNCW's Burney Center Feb. 19. The purpose of the event was to gather all Christian organizations and ministries on campus under one building. About 400 people attended the event. Christians and non-Christians listened to worship music, prayer and a message delivered by a fellow student.

Former nuclear weapons inspector believes nuclear weapons are still a threat

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dr. David Kay, a former nuclear weapons inspector in Iraq, presented his lecture, "Nuclear Weapons: What is the Threat?" in the Madeline Suite Tuesday, March 2. The event was sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

We may not practice "duck and cover" drills anymore as seen in black-and-white films from the 1950s, but according to Kay, nuclear weapons are still very much a threat.

Resume Writing Strategies for the Internship and Job Fair

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Resume Writing Strategies for the Internship and Job Fair So you've done your research, your suit is pressed and shoes are shined. Now all you need to do is print out a pile of resumes and get to gettin' to the Internship and Job Fair (March 31, 10-2, Burney Center), right? WRONG.

Seahawks finish 3rd at home tournament

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The University of North Carolina Wilmington men's golf team finished in third place at the first annual Seahawk Intercollegiate Feb. 28 through March 2. The tournament was held at the Country Club of Landfall. The Seahawks were joined by Augusta State, Davidson, Drexel, East Carolina, Georgia State, James Madison, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia Commonwealth, William & Mary, and Wake Forest.

The search for a head basketball coach continues

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

It has been almost two months since Benny Moss was relieved of his duties and over a week since UNCW was beaten handily by Towson in the first round of the CAA tournament. Still, UNCW remains without a coach. That's not to say Athletic Director Kelly Mehrtens isn't trying.