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UNC Asheville students (back row from left) Jon Grunau, Jake Wilson, Elliot Jackson, Brandon Washington, Nelle Poehlman, (front row) Sarah Booth and Sydney Mason hold up the statewide awards received by The Blue Banner and Headwaters on Feb. 24.
UNC Asheville student media win 8 statewide awards
N.C. College Media Association February 28, 2024

UNC Asheville’s student news outlet The Blue Banner and literary journal Headwaters won 8 awards at the annual statewide College Media Association’s...

Blue Banner budget crisis survey gathers ranged student responses regarding cuts
Sarah Booth, Staff Writer, [email protected] March 27, 2024

On Feb 28, the Blue Banner posted the BB Budget Crisis Survey regarding the University of North Carolina at Asheville’s recent budget cut news, receiving a handful of responses.  “I’ve never considered transferring more. I hate the current state,...

Megan Abernethy conducting the Mountain Laurel interest meeting.
UNCA Student launches fashion magazine as a creative outlet for campus
Brandon Washington, [email protected], Arts & Features Writer • March 27, 2024

On Thursday February 15th, 20-year-old UNCA student Megan Abernethy held an interest meeting for the launch of her student-run fashion magazine...

Mangione’s Monday Munchies: A cafe that opened within the past year and a true hidden gem: The Undertow
Mangione’s Monday Munchies: A cafe that opened within the past year and a true hidden gem: The Undertow
Kylie Mangione, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] March 4, 2024

While scrolling through Instagram, I discovered a local café with a small following I had never heard of before- The Undertow. Less than two...

Mike Stagemans Airbnb in West Asheville
A local perspective on owning Airbnb
Sydney Naster, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] February 29, 2024

Asheville is a city built on tourism, and with this comes an explosive influx of Airbnbs which are intended to replace the traditional hotel...

Robert (Bob) Martin, 79, inside Davidson’s Fort Historic Park in Old Fort, N.C. on Feb. 17.
Third Saturday Muster at Davison’s Fort Historic Park places an emphasis on local history
Elliot Jackson, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] February 28, 2024

Removing the lid from the McDonald’s cup, he pours out the coffee into his own white thermos.  “I’m a Virginia boy, born and bred in...

Jacob Eaton posed with his van after renovations in Asheville.
A young adult’s experience with overcoming the challenges of gap years and independent travel
Sydney Naster, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] February 14, 2024

Years following the pandemic, some 2020 high school graduates are beginning to graduate college, while others are thinking about starting.  Many...

Justin Morris, vocalist and guitarist plays during Sluices set at Eulogy.
University of North Carolina at Asheville alum takes stage with indie-folk band as they embark on tour.
Kylie Mangione, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] February 12, 2024

Durham, N.C. based indie-folk band Sluice performed on Jan. 18 at the Asheville venue Eulogy to kick off the start of their upcoming spring tour. Sluice...

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New Paralympic and Olympic Mascots bring delight to the World audience
Nelle Poehlman, Sports Writer, [email protected] February 22, 2024

Tina and Milo are the recently announced mascots for the Milano Cortina Paralympic and Olympic games in 2026.  Milano Cortina also revealed...

Graphic by Joshua Staley.
Welcome Back Bulldogs
Joshua Staley, News Editor, [email protected] February 1, 2024

Coming back to school after a long holiday break can be a taxing, hectic experience, but now that we’ve all gotten the first two weeks out...

Separating the athletics from the athlete and finding happiness outside your sport
Separating the athletics from the athlete and finding happiness outside your sport
Murielle Jeanite, Sports writer, [email protected] March 29, 2024

At UNC Asheville, mental health is an extremely important and constantly spoken about topic.  “UNC Asheville’s Health and Counseling...

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Blue Banner budget crisis survey gathers ranged student responses regarding cuts
Sarah Booth, Staff Writer, [email protected] March 27, 2024

On Feb 28, the Blue Banner posted the BB Budget Crisis Survey regarding the University of North Carolina at Asheville’s recent budget cut news, receiving a handful of responses.  “I’ve never considered transferring more. I hate the current state,...

Protesters holding signs on Montford Avenue above Interstate 240.
Asheville community responds to Israel-Gaza conflict, amidst rising violence and casualties
Elliott Jackson, Contributor • November 1, 2023

*Information updated as of 11/4/2023. Source's name redacted upon request for safety concerns. Across Asheville, residents show their support and raise awareness for the on-going conflict occurring between Hamas and Israel. “We’re answering...

Overview of ‘Goodwill Bins’, a wholesale thrift store on Patton Avenue.
Eco-shopping: Quality versus Quantity
Danielle Johnson, [email protected], Contributor • April 29, 2023

I have always been a big consumer of media aimed at young women– being one helps. In recent years, every lifestyle YouTuber has been discovering...

Two-way grading: The role and dilemma of student feedback
Two-way grading: The role and dilemma of student feedback
Will Rhodarmer, [email protected], Arts & Features Writer • April 28, 2023

With the end of the semester drawing near, UNC Asheville students have received their student feedback on instruction forms. These forms give...

Holocaust Permanent Exhibition in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C.
Dear Mama, It Makes Sense Now
Alessandra Sanders, [email protected], Contributor • March 20, 2023

Walking through the United States Capitol is as awe-inspiring for one person as much as the next, but there’s a perspective you can’t understand...

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