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Women’s march in Asheville

April 28, 2017 Audra Goforth 2 Comments 828, Asheville, avl, community, pack square, President Trump, protest, walk, women's march, women's march on Asheville

Citizens from Asheville and other surrounding counties march at Pack Square in support of the Women’s March on Washington.

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Beat From the Street (April 17th, 2017)

April 23, 2017April 23, 2017 Larisa Karr 1 Comment arts and features, Asheville, Asheville style, avl, beat from the street, diversity, Dusty Albinger, fashion, Larisa Karr, local, nc, North Carolina, photography, profile, wnc

Derek Welch was originally a journalist who found himself prone to kicking along the roads in the Lower 48. Brett Morgan and Ashley Dillingham believe Asheville isn’t as freaky as it used to be.

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SGA hosts programs during Black Lives Matter: The Revival week

February 22, 2017February 24, 2017 Maggie Haddock 0 Comments Asheville, avl, black history month, black lives matter, maggie haddock, news, SGA, student government, students

SGA hosted the week-long event Black Lives Matter: The Revival. The events proved to be successful in engaging the campus community and surfaced important conversations about inclusion, diversity and the importance of maintaining this conversation outside of the event.

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SGA discusses recent ban, assures the campus community not directly impacted by national politics

February 9, 2017 Maggie Haddock 0 Comments Asheville, avl, campus, college, Donald Trump, maggie haddock, SGA, student government, UNC Asheville, unca, uncavl

In the 49th senate meeting, SGA discussed their plans for the campus community and how to move forward from the executive order impacting international travel, as well as its impact on the campus community.

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Beat From the Street (April 20, 2016)

April 20, 2016 Larisa Karr 0 Comments arts and features, Asheville, Asheville style, avl, beat from the street, colour photo, diversity, dog, downtown, downtown Asheville, fashion, interview, Larisa Karr, local, Megan Authement, nc, North Carolina, outside, photo, Pritchard Park, profile, style, wnc

Alan Crenshaw, 60, former computer technician from Houston “I’ve got no toes now. I’m toeless.” How did that happen? “Diabetes.

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Music Video Asheville showcases musicians via alternative medium

April 20, 2016 Larisa Karr 0 Comments art, Asheville, Asheville style, avl, awards, concert, creativity, Diana Wortham Theatre, diversity, downtown Asheville, fashion, film, filmmaking, Kaytee Weidenfeld, local, music, music video, Music Video Asheville, nc, news, North Carolina, photo, theatre, UNC Asheville, unca, uncavl, wnc

Kaytee Weidenfeld Contributor kweidenfeld@unca.edu The social media revolution has created rapid change for the music industry. Chris “The Professor” Tegge

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Students struggle to balance school and work

April 20, 2016April 20, 2016 Larisa Karr 0 Comments Asheville, avl, Bernard Goldbach, campus, college, colour photo, education, health, health and wellness, high stress, Karen Lopez, local, nc, news, North Carolina, photo, stress, students, UNC Asheville, unca, uncavl, Wan Mohd, wnc

Karen Lopez Contributor mlopez3@unca.edu Vanessa Jones, a junior at UNC Asheville, said it can be difficult staying awake for homework

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Montford festival offers fun and support for local community

April 19, 2016 Larisa Karr 0 Comments art, art festival, arts and features, Asheville, avl, children, color photography, concert, diversity, festival, Karen Lopez, kids, local, Montford, Montford Arts Festival, music, nc, news, North Carolina, photo, Stupid Mommy, UNC Asheville, unca, uncavl, wnc

Karen Lopez Contributor mlopez3@unca.edu Thirteen years ago, Asheville’s historic Montford district hosted a gathering to listen to music, visit vendors