The Seahawk

After a rough start to the election process, Caitlyn Kaspar was finally named freshman class president. "We had to rerun elections due to some glitches discovered in the voting system," senior class president Brian DesRoches said. "It was really hard telling the freshmen that results were on hold and we would have to re-vote, but they all were great sports and campaigned just as hard, if not harder, the second go-around.… Post the First Comment

Political activists crowded Kay Hagan's Wilmington office on S. 17th Street the afternoon of Sept. 26 in hopes of shaking the hand of the democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate. Although Hagan's visit was brief, the event gave attendees the chance to meet other supporters and to discuss the rapidly approaching elections.… Post the First Comment

UNCW College Democrats hosted Walter Dalton, the democratic candidate for Lt. Governor of Wilmington in the Alumni Lounge of the Fisher Center Sept. 25. "Keep up the good work, keep up your voice and vote democratic," Dalton said. "Those things are key." The event was in a question and answer format and the lounge was in a circular formation so it created a comfortable atmosphere of individuals discussing politics together.… 2 Comments

The Women's Resource Center will sponsor the "Remembering Betsy Ervin Gathering" in Randall Library at Java City Oct. 17 from 2:30-4 p.m. Ervin was the director of the Women's Resource Center as well as an associate professor of English at UNCW. "It's an opportunity for people who knew Betsy to come and share pictures, mementos, and memories," event organizer Janet Ellerby said.… Post the First Comment

Amnesty International hosted lifelong activist and educator, Deborah Ferruccio, to speak against the possible creation of Homeland Security's National Bio Agro-Defense Facility in Butner, North Carolina Sept. 22. "I was captivated when I heard about this issue," Amnesty International New Member Coordinator Audra Porter said.… 2 Comments