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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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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