The lack of universal pre-K is an epidemic
Implementing universal pre-K would mean greater financial stability for families who struggle to afford childcare programs
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Opinion
Being a contemporary 20 something sparks quarter life crisis
Elijah Alexander Contributor ealexand@unca.edu I really need someone to slug me directly in the windpipe, because that punch sounds more
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March Madness Sweet Sixteen update
Every March since 1939 the NCAA Basketball Tournament, fondly referred to as March Madness, has seen some of the greatest college basketball games ever played.
Read moreUNC systems need to divest endowments
In October 2018, UNCA released a request for proposal seeking an investment manager who has the ability to provide necessary returns on system endowments while incorporating sustainable investing into their investment approach. Such a company would have the capacity to invest the UNC System’s assets in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We applaud the steps that UNC Asheville has taken to bring its investment policies into step with its institutional values, and we hope that UNCMC and the rest of the institutions in the UNC System follow suit shortly.
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A good man will never make up for his monstrous past
Recently, William J. Murdock, executive director of Asheville’s own Eblen Charities returned an honorary degree he received in 2018 from UNC Asheville. The decision was in response to renewed concerns regarding a sexual offense charge from 1988.
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UNCA should implement safer sex material dispensers on campus
UNC Asheville should consider putting safer sex material dispensers on campus to decrease risks of STIs and unintended pregnancies.
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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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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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