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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Michelle Alexander calls attention to racial injustice in prisons
Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, spoke to the UNC Asheville campus on Jan. 18 to discuss looming questions about racial injustice in U.S. prison systems brought by students and community members.
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A quest for justice: How sexual assault on campus is processed
Margaux Allen was known as a bubbly 20-year-old full of spunk and passion. What happened to her one evening, however, changed her freshman year at UNC Asheville.
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SGA discusses elections, plans for the future and moving into the next administration
The Student Government Association held their weekly senate meeting to discuss the results of the recent election.
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SGA raises questions about diversity and inclusion improvement on campus
The Student Government Association welcomed new Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Steve McKellips to discuss his role at UNC Asheville and what he will do to improve diversity and inclusion on campus.
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SGA gets digital with new campus apps and upcoming elections
The Student Government Association held their weekly senate meeting on March 22 to discuss the digital side of campus and the upcoming election cycle.
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On the outside looking in: International students voice their opinions on Trump and US politics
President Trump continues to receive disapproval from some US citizens, as Trump’s policies and behavior as president strays away from orthodox presidency at times. Although Trump’s presidency continues to cause controversy in the U.S., other countries also have opinions about his leadership.
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Guest speakers address problems of nationalism in U.S. politics
A panel discussion with linguist Mary Louise Pratt and anthropologist and poet Renato Resaldo grasped important discussions around language, nationalism and the need for acceptance on a much broader scale than what the U.S. has now.
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The Student Government Association held their last meeting before spring break to wrap up discussions about their most recent events and upcoming elections.
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Asheville supports impoverished communities at OpenDoors of Asheville gala
OpenDoors of Asheville, a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of impoverished children, held their annual gala and auction, Art Affair 2017: Urban Canvas to raise money for the organization in order to further the continued efforts to end poverty in Asheville.
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