Survivor advocacy exists beyond university guidelines
Maggie Haddock, a UNC Asheville student, explains the scope of the problem of sexual violence that prompted her anonymous advocacy online.
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Opinion
Students and staff struggle with UNCA home page
Kathryn Devoe Opinion Editor kdevoe@unca.edu Students, faculty and staff struggle to find access to Moodle from the main UNC Asheville
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Go Topless rally represents a fight for women’s equality
The topless rally is a group of women coming together from all locations to fight for women’s equality.
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Netflix show “Insatiable” condones fat-shaming
While the media has taken strides in having more plus-size representation, “Insatiable” regresses on the progress made with clear examples of fat-shaming.
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Highsmith’s Roasted provides new coffee option for students
Roasted, located in Highsmith, is a new coffee option for students of UNC Asheville’s campus.
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Tattoos should not impact a professional environment
Tattoos become more progressive and there are hopes, strongly within younger generations, that they will become accepted in the workforce.
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SGA executives not representative of student body
Each semester The Blue Banner reserves a weekly column for SGA executives to reach the student population. These columns are optional and open to any SGA executive. The views expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Banner editorial board or the SGA as a whole.
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Demanding is less effective than opening up a dialogue
Students give feedback on what “check your privilege” means to them and discuss ways to express to someone that they are behaving in a way that negatively represents their privilege.
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Beyoncé’s black pride shines through at Coachella
During her recent performances at Coachella, Beyoncé displayed her black pride and put on quite the show.
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Southwest and Delta engine problems aren’t stopping students from traveling
Southwest and Delta Airlines engine failures are simply mishaps that should not scare you.
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