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2024 Olympics Preview
The 2024 summer Olympics are slowly sneaking up on us. From July 26 to August 11, almost 330 athletic events and approximately 760...
Banner Martin
Apr 10, 20242 min read


The History of the Azalea Festival
The first North Carolina Azalea Festival was held in Wilmington in 1948. As the annual festival approaches in April of this year, let’s...

Allie Medlin
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Beware of Moral Licensing During the Climate Crisis
Have you ever worked hard for thirty minutes and decided to take an hour long break because “you deserved it”? Have you ever justified...

Aparna Dhulipala
Mar 10, 20243 min read


Downtown Wilmington’s Hidden Grounds: Coffee 65 Million Years in the Making
It was 2:00 PM on a gloomy Thursday and I had an hour until work. With time to kill, I decided to check out a new place I’d heard about....

Charlie Maurer
Mar 10, 20242 min read


Climate Change Epidemiology: How Shifting Temperatures Are Affecting Human Health
(free stock photo from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-street-earth-sign-2990605/) Recently, there has been growing interest...

Aparna Dhulipala
Feb 13, 20243 min read


A Royal Farewell from the 75th NC Azalea Festival Princess
Avery Braithwaite with the runner-ups on pageant night. Avery Braithwaite, Hoggard’s Student Body President, waits patiently for me in an...

Lila Pfirman
Feb 13, 20245 min read


Check out Amazing Japanese Food at Genki Sushi
I have loved sushi ever since I was a kid, and the variety and different colors are enticing to any avid food lover. I have tried many...

Luke Hudson
Feb 13, 20242 min read
The Case for Nuclear Energy
By: Banner Martin A new year means new goals and new opportunities to adapt and change. Upon entering 2024, we must realize the need to...
Banner Martin
Jan 12, 20242 min read
Environmental Toxicology and Coastal Communities: A Conversation with Duke Professor Nishad Jayasundara
By: Aparna Dhulipala It has long been known that the health of the environment is inextricably linked to the health of humankind....

Aparna Dhulipala
Jan 11, 20244 min read
The Disconnect Caused by Absurd Marketing
The Disconnect Caused by Absurd Marketing Emma Smith A dim party room; everyone dressed in muted blues and argyle prints. Cranberry juice...

Emma Smith
Jan 11, 20242 min read


How a Cornerstone US Bank Collapsed (Part 1)
In 1982, Silicon Valley emerged as the global hub for startups, specifically in the technology sector. Household names today, such as...

Crawford Anderson
Dec 15, 20232 min read


A Taste of Latin America… Right Around the Corner
There are many Latino restaurants in Wilmington. However, one of my favorite ways to enjoy Hispanic foods is by visiting the Los Portales...

Luke Hudson
Nov 10, 20232 min read


Dive Into Native American Heritage Month: A Cultural Glimpse
A Time to Reflect and Recognize November isn't just the month leading up to Thanksgiving; it's also Native American Heritage Month in the...
Nicholas Van Burren
Nov 10, 20233 min read


Meet the Wilmington Chefs Turning Invasive Species into Meals
Sarah Rushing Doss spearing a lionfish. Image provided by Sara Rushing Doss. Fiery-red lionfish. Leafy-green kudzu. Silver-scaled Asian...

Aparna Dhulipala
Nov 10, 20234 min read
Current Status of Covid-19
Since early 2020, our lives have been forever changed and affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the situation is much better than it...
Banner Martin
Oct 9, 20232 min read


North Carolina Launches the Climate Action Corps
On September 20th, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service had secured funding to...

Aparna Dhulipala
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Enjoy Latino Food and Culture at Local Festival
If you’re looking for a taste of Latin America right here in Wilmington, look no further than the annual Cape Fear Latinos Festival. This...

Luke Hudson
Oct 9, 20232 min read


“Forever” Chemicals, Hog Farms, and Port Expansion: What You Should Know About the Cape Fear River
By Aparna Dhulipala September 10, 2023 Why the Cape Fear River Matters The Cape Fear River is the state’s largest river basin, and...

Aparna Dhulipala
Sep 11, 20233 min read


The Lahaina Wildfires: What Happened and How to Help
By Kate Reiniche September 10, 2023 In early August of 2023, what would become one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S history began to...

Kate Reiniche
Sep 11, 20232 min read
A Student’s Perspective on Education in North Carolina
By: Jackson Davenport March 8th, 2021 While America deals with the coronavirus pandemic, it has highlighted glaring flaws in our...

Hoggard Newspaper
Mar 20, 20215 min read
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