Aparna Dhulipala
From Farm to Table: Supporting Local Farmers This Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us are thinking about the food we'll gather around the table— but have you ever thought about where...
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Luke Hudson
Quanto Basta – The Ideal Spot for Homecoming and Prom
Homecoming and prom are both major events in any high schooler's career, and while dresses, tuxedos, and bouquets are very important,...
Aparna Dhulipala
Hurricane Helene Devastates Western North Carolina
Last week, Hurricane Helene ravaged North Carolina and other southeastern states. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall in Florida,...
Avery Thompson
Local Coffee Shops to Visit This Fall
It’s that time of year again! Here comes the smell of pumpkin spice, the taste of apple cinnamon, and the feeling of a warm mug in your...
Luke Hudson
Boy Bawangs and Seaweed Chips: Saigon Market Offers Snacking Variety
Saigon Market International Groceries, located at 831 S. Kerr Ave just off of Market Street, offers those with an adventurous palate and...
Crawford Anderson
The Harrelson Center: Empowering Nonprofits and Strengthening Our Community
On the evening of January 17th, I found myself racing against the clock to complete my essays for the Bank of America Student Leaders...
Olivia Perretta
To Do: Wilmington, NC
Are you tired of doing the same activities every summer, wishing you could think of some more fun ways to spend your free time? Believe...
Luke Hudson
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken: a great take-out option
If your family is looking for a fun takeout option, check out Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken. Despite the name, this restaurant offers...
Lila Pfirman
A New Princess Blooms
Say Hello to your 76th Azalea Festival Princess, Minh Vu! Earlier this month, on a rainy evening in April, I had the opportunity to sit...
Aparna Dhulipala
“We Are Part of an Ecology”: A Conversation With A Local Environmentalist on Living Sustainably, Connecting With Nature, and Community Building
Valerie Robertson is a pillar of the local environmental movement. She is the founder of Cape Fear’s Going Green, a long-running and...
Meghan Zylich
You Are What You Eat
Have you ever bitten into an apple and thought, “Gee, I wonder where this apple has been?” You may have some idea of how food goes on...
Luke Hudson
Oklahoma’s Original Burgers: Not Worth the Expense
I usually seek out the food of foreign cultures. But last week I thought I would tap into my blue-blooded American veins and visit...
Charlie Maurer
Behaving Like Angels Part 1: City Ballet’s Cinderella
I stepped out of the rain and into the lobby of the cramped City Ballet building and was met with an unexpected silence. Bags were strewn...
Banner Martin
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...
Allie Medlin
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...
Aparna Dhulipala
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...
Charlie Maurer
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....
Aparna Dhulipala
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...
Lila Pfirman
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...
Luke Hudson
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...
Banner Martin
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...
Aparna Dhulipala
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....
Emma Smith
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...
Crawford Anderson
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...
Luke Hudson
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...
Nicholas Van Burren
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...
Aparna Dhulipala
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...
Banner Martin
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...
Aparna Dhulipala
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...
Luke Hudson
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...
Aparna Dhulipala
“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...
Kate Reiniche
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...
Hoggard Newspaper
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
Education Nominee Cardona: Senate Hearing and What He Means For Schools
February 8, 2021 By: Andrew Braun Last Wednesday, President Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sat before...
Hoggard Newspaper
COVID in the Community: ILM Airport
By: Andrew Braun December 18, 2020 In Wilmington, the issue of travel during the pandemic has been quite pertinent to Wilmington...
Hoggard Newspaper
As the First Semester Ends, School Board Struggles With Pandemic-Era Education
By: Emma Johnson December 17, 2020 An unprecedented semester is coming to a close, wrapping up a demonstration of the chaos, struggle,...
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