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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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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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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Drug dealers could be on death row in the future
President Trump recently proposed the death penalty for drug dealers.
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Cell phones bring us closer together, not further apart
The common belief that cell phones are keeping us away from each other rather than bringing us together does not appear to be the case.
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Students benefit from hands-on education on healthy food
Students at Asheville City Schools work with FEAST, an organization aiming to teach younger generations healthy food practices.
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Privilege powers the March for Our Lives movement
Privilege can be found at the forefront of the new social movement, March for Our Lives.
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