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Community members gather along Broadway with signs to gain the attention of the cars passing by.
UNCA explores options for urban forest, sparking community concerns
Caroline Robert, MCOM Contributor, [email protected]  • March 19, 2025

Signs of development appear within a beloved urban forest on the edge of UNCA's campus, driving community members to demand answers about the land's future. "The first we knew about it was when this vehicle came plowing trails into wide roads," said...

Hyannis House sign made by students on the gravel path leading from the campus to the student space.
Hyannis House closure causes concern for students over the future of diversity spaces
Brayden Giffin, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] March 17, 2025

The women, gender and sexuality studies department announced the permanent closure of Hyannis House on Instagram months after they were told...

Harvest Records inventory lines back wall.
Harvest Records celebrated its 20th anniversary as vinyl records continue to inspire a new generation of musicians in Asheville
Jason Miller, Arts & Features Editor, [email protected]  • February 26, 2025

Asheville serves as a foundation for the comeback of vinyl as local stores continue to promote the narrative of a beloved classic into the hands...

Love: a look into a cultural shift in reality with the Center For Inspired Education
Love: a look into a cultural shift in reality with the Center For Inspired Education
Heather Fisher, Arts & Features writer, [email protected] February 26, 2025

ASHEVILLE — A local nonprofit has two distinct stories: The Center for Inspired Education and The Love Project, designed for all ages.  Joanie...

Pictured: Delaney Wildcatt, member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Being acknowledged: recognizing Indigenous students at UNC Asheville
Chrisoula Theodorou, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] February 25, 2025

As you step onto the grounds of a university, you are met with an air of open anticipation. The buildings themselves reflect a history of past...

Gallivant Coffee stands strong before closure showing off their orders
Summer eviction shocks local coffee shop owner and surrounding community
Brayden Giffin, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] February 24, 2025

After spending three years growing a community centered around coffee, pastries and inclusivity, Gallivant Coffee received a surprise eviction.  "Our...

Asheville residents meet up at Creative Mornings to connect with each other.
Creative Mornings inspires connections throughout the Asheville community
Heather Fisher, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] February 24, 2025

One of Asheville's most inspiring collectives, Creative Mornings, welcomes everyone who needs a hefty dose of inspiration, coffee and community...

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Pictured: Lindsey Toman
Pressures of a pretty girl: a dive into self image
Lindsey Toman, News Writer, [email protected] February 25, 2025

The expectation of beauty for a woman in America has been challenged repeatedly as it ebbs and flows throughout eras.  The Eurocentric projection...

Letters from us to you as we pass the torch
Letters from us to you as we pass the torch
Sarah Booth, Brandon Washington, Abigail Cutler, and Emily Moosbrugger December 9, 2024

From the past co-editors: Dear UNC Asheville, Before I transferred to UNCA, I worked at a factory. There were a series of rooms inside...

Head coach Matt Frost engages tennis players
Tennis team chases another title, one match at a time
Alexandrea Thomson, Arts & Features writer, [email protected] February 24, 2025

UNC Asheville’s men's tennis team said they are determined to replicate last year’s success, aiming to defend their conference title and...

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Inhaler rocks a sold-out Orange Peel show with memorable alt-rock songs
Inhaler rocks a sold-out Orange Peel show with memorable alt-rock songs
Mavie Marcos, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] March 17, 2025

Eager concertgoers packed tightly into the Orange Peel on Monday night while waiting for Irish rock band Inhaler. With a sold-out crowd and an electrifying atmosphere, the night promised high energy and did not disappoint. The night started with opener...

Unlock holistic wellness: how yoga and acupuncture harmonize mind, body and emotions for optimal health
Unlock holistic wellness: how yoga and acupuncture harmonize mind, body and emotions for optimal health
Heather Fisher, Arts & Features writer, [email protected] February 26, 2025

Yoga is a disciplined, moving meditation. Combining yoga with acupuncture enhances healing.  "The needles tell your body how to heal itself," said Lex Keklak, a 20-year hot yoga instructor and acupuncturist at Lex Acupuncture.  Hot 26-pose yoga...

The remnants of the flood of the French Broad River remain in the River Arts District three days after Hurricane Helene hit.
The Grammys show Southern Appalachia the country has forgotten about them
Brayden Giffin, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] February 21, 2025

On Feb. 2, a group of wealthy people gathered in a fancy building in designer wear that cost more than rent for a single-bedroom apartment in...

Jason Miller's Music Column: Valentine’s Day Edition
Jason Miller’s Music Column: Valentine’s Day Edition
Jason Miller, Arts & Features Editor, [email protected] February 14, 2025

We’ve looked back throughout the decades to compile the best love songs of the past 70 years. From classics, you know to new songs you’ll...

Pictured: Faith Hedgepath, a former student of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and one of the first significant cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in North Carolina.
Voices Unheard: The Unspoken Stories of Indigenous Women
Chrisoula Theodorou, News Writer, [email protected] February 11, 2025

Faith Hedgepath, a former student of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was one of the first significant cases of Missing and Murdered...

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