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Syllabus vs. non-syllabus approach: Finding the right balance for student success
Silent sanction: how legal systems enable coercive control
Dr. Chris Holloman
College students and the mental health crisis: Insights from Dr. Chris Holloman
Budget cuts graphic
Federal budget cuts threaten student aid programs, leaving students in limbo
A UNCA campus police decal lays on an agency-owned vehicle.
Suspicious person calls continue to top UNCA’s crime log
Breaking the stigma: How basketball is changing the conversation surrounding mental health
Breaking the stigma: How basketball is changing the conversation surrounding mental health
Basketball and leadership: Shaping the next generation of leaders
Basketball and leadership: Shaping the next generation of leaders
UNC Asheville Track and Cross Country Athlete: William “Hank” Neal
Head coach Matt Frost engages tennis players
Tennis team chases another title, one match at a time
The UNCA Men's Basketball team huddles up around the coaches mid-game to figure out the next play.
NCAA considers extending competition eligibility to five seasons for UNCA athletes and beyond
A customer holds their freshly-used Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm.
Luxe lips: a Summer Fridays makeup review
Asheville residents gather in Pack Square on Feb. 8 to protest ICE and the rise in deportation.
The myth of the perfect activist
Inhaler rocks a sold-out Orange Peel show with memorable alt-rock songs
Inhaler rocks a sold-out Orange Peel show with memorable alt-rock songs
Unlock holistic wellness: how yoga and acupuncture harmonize mind, body and emotions for optimal health
Unlock holistic wellness: how yoga and acupuncture harmonize mind, body and emotions for optimal health
The remnants of the flood of the French Broad River remain in the River Arts District three days after Hurricane Helene hit.
The Grammys show Southern Appalachia the country has forgotten about them
Madeline Wittschen, a fifth year senior music student at UNC Asheville, thrifts at Goodwill.
Thrifting remains popular among UNC Asheville students and wider community
A new mom recovers from birth and cares for her own kittens at Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance.
Hurricane Helene affects local Asheville animal shelters
Customers support Local Asheville Business Odd's Cafe on Haywood Street.
TikTok faced a temporary ban, raising concerns regarding small businesses, mental health and national security
Student Success Hub in Ramsey Library
On-campus employment equips students with valuable skills and experience
An air freshener hangs in Elvira Shevchenko's car and is one of the many products to be sold with the “hot girls hit curbs” phrase.
The ‘hot girls hit curbs’ trend blends humor and controversy
An Introduction to Music Technology Student Aaron Higgins
A Nod and A Glance: Tango Etiquette in Asheville
UNC Asheville Track and Cross Country Athlete: William “Hank” Neal
Inside SGA with Ben Chachula: Student Leaders Share Their Stories
Behind the Scenes at Citizen Vinyl
UNCA Ceramics & Art Sale (Spring 2025) Photo Gallery
Chalk on the quad during the UNC Asheville’s Chancellor’s Installation Photo Gallery
Save The Woods Chalk Art Photo Gallery
Downtown After 5 Photo Gallery
Drama Club Photo Gallery
American History Crossword
’90s Girl Bands Crossword
Women in Entertainment Crossword
Banned Books Crossword
Sci-Fi Movie & TV Characters Crossword
Exploring UNCA’s Admission, Financial Aid, and Recruitment with Mavie Marcos
Love Songs Throughout The Decades – Valentine’s Day Spotify Playlist
SOS Episode 5: Bryce Long and the UNCA theater department
SOS Episode 4: Adam Pohl and Ultimate Frisbee
The Blue Banner: Staff Writers’ Takeover
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The Student Voice of UNC Asheville

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Community members gather along Broadway with signs to gain the attention of the cars passing by.

UNCA explores options for urban forest, sparking community concerns

Caroline Robert, MCOM Contributor, [email protected] 
March 19, 2025
Firestorm employee Glenn Coco holds “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas, a commonly banned and challenged book about racism. 

The rise in book bans raises fears of suppressed voices for educators

Lindsey Toman, Assistant News Editor, [email protected]
March 17, 2025
UNC Asheville's 2025 Homecoming court poses with their crowned royal family.

Homecoming court family results skewed at the gender line

Jason Miller, Arts & Features Editor, [email protected]
March 17, 2025
Ramsey Library stands tall on the UNC Asheville campus amidst DEI removal across the UNC schooling systems.

Sudden removal of DEI in UNCA curriculum causes concerns among staff and students

Brayden Giffin, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
February 26, 2025
Compilation of water damage

Sprinkler Head Bursts in Mills Dorm, Flooding Two Rooms: Freezing Temperatures to Blame.

Cameryn Shochet, News Writer, [email protected]
February 26, 2025
Students at the career, internship, grad school fair

College students don’t feel prepared to work after graduating school

Emma Hoosier, MCOM Contributor, [email protected]
February 24, 2025
Students protest ICE in front of Highsmith Student Union

Student concerns raised over lack of university communication regarding ICE protocol

Emily Moosbrugger, Co-editor-in-chief, [email protected]
February 21, 2025
Senior Homecoming Royalty Sarah Booth poses for her homecoming campaign.

UNC Asheville kicks off homecoming week with royal court announcement

Chrisoula Theodorou, News Writer, [email protected]
February 12, 2025
Pictured: Faith Hedgepath, a former student of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and one of the first significant cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in North Carolina.

Voices Unheard: The Unspoken Stories of Indigenous Women

Chrisoula Theodorou, News Writer, [email protected]
February 11, 2025
Brian and Cameron Santana's "A Murder on Campus" on Olson's memorial bench

“A Murder on Campus” author hopes new release will inspire further investigation into Virginia Olson’s cold case

Emily Moosbrugger, Co-Editor-in-Chief, [email protected]
February 3, 2025
The Asheville community leaves notes for the newly-excavated UNCA-owned urban forest.

Five Points community unites to preserve UNCA’s urban forest through development concerns

Lindsey Toman, News writer, [email protected]
February 3, 2025
Demonstrators protest at Reed Plaza in the University of North Carolina Asheville.

Campus demonstrators return to UNC Asheville, causing student confusion

Abigail Cutler and Chrisoula Theodorou
February 1, 2025
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