Beat from the street (Feb. 13, 2018)
Sundance Henson has a lot to say about the current state of Asheville. From its people to the recent price of housing, he holds nothing back in this candid interview.
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The Blue Banner
Attitudes toward refugees in the US remain polarized
People in the United States remain divided about refugee resettlement issues, mainly due to Donald Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric. For years, this issue was never hotly contested, yet times have changed as the advent of the new President has fueled polarized sentiments.
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Beat from the street (Jan. 30, 2018)
DJ Ronald has a penchant for hallucinogens and a disdain for a certain type of Asheville local. He also loves architecture.
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Beat from the street (November 28, 2017)
Andrew Davidson Dwyer is a social worker who admires the work of the Romantic poets. Noah Proudfoot Stockdale dresses to express.
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Beat from the street (Nov. 11, 2017)
Poor Boy Krill is a blues musician who describes himself as free, creative and disciplined. Mikey the Fiddler Man has an unusual motto.
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Beat from the street (Oct. 24, 2017)
Cathy Hubbell is an Uber driver who finds herself becoming more outgoing as time progresses. Diana Loveland, a police officer, shares what she likes and dislikes most about her job.
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Beat from the street (September 26th, 2017)
In the latest installment of our pursuit for Asheville’s greatest characters, we run into a self-proclaimed minister. Also, June Star likes to draw pictures of bugs.
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Of Montreal brings colorful theatrics to The Grey Eagle
Aliens, cauliflower, grim reapers, oh my! Of Montreal brought their epic yearly carnival to The Grey Eagle.
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North Carolina’s refugee population declines under Trump
North Carolina has one of the highest refugee populations in the country. As growing anti-refugee sentiment increases under the current administration, will the numbers change?
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Heated debate between staff leads to topless photo on cover
Editors speak on why they approved or disapproved of the topless front page photo on this year’s first edition.
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