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Freshman senator George Johnson smiling for poster headshot.
Newly elected UNCA Freshman Senator George Johnson talks campaign, first SGA meeting and what’s to come
Kevin Eddings, News Writer, [email protected] October 1, 2025

George Johnson, newly elected freshman senator started his tenure last week, navigating being a new student and doing his job. Johnson, political science and electrical engineering double major, said he ran his campaign on hope and also with regards...

April Lane’s leading Protagonist, Maia, played by Quira Chanel
April Lane’s “Nightbloomer” invites viewers to rethink reality
Alexandrea Thomson, Narrative Writer, [email protected] October 16, 2025

On a plushy faded rainbow blanket in her Asheville apartment, filmmaker April Lane describes art as something alive.  “Art is the truest...

Cassidy Bricker and Catherine Latham gathering supplies to make trinkets in Karpen Hall.
Bulldogs go pink: Raising awareness through arts and crafts
Ashton Harrison, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] October 16, 2025

Students at UNC Asheville ditch the signature bulldog blue and go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month during a Crafting with Care session...

Photo and graphic by Ken Michaud
UNCA improv group presents “The Royal Shakespeare Unemployment Office”
Anthony Frederick, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] October 16, 2025

If the state of the world is getting to be too much to bear, come visit the Royal Shakespeare Unemployment Office and forget about it all.  Oct....

Ren Younce centering and sculpting clay in Owen Hall.
Passion in Pottery: how passion can drive growth and creativity
Pearl Powell, Arts & Features Editor, [email protected] October 13, 2025

The scent of clay fills your nose as you step around the products built by scurrying students. Each one hunched over building, scraping and perfecting....

Katerina Faherty, preparing for the Grecian Cuisine Cooking Demo at the Asheville Greek Festival, Sept. 26
The Asheville Greek Festival blends food, culture and tradition
Isabel Richardson, Sports Editor, [email protected] October 13, 2025

The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church hosted its 39th annual Greek Festival on Friday Sept. 26, and Saturday, Sept. 27, welcoming the Asheville...

Brandon Fernandez enters the stage on his motorcycle stunt bike, ready to start the performance.
Life in the ring: family, comedy, and the Globe of Death
Dylan Machi, Multimedia Co-Editor • October 3, 2025

The roar of motorcycles filled the air at the Zerbini Family Circus as riders tore through the “Globe of Death.” Inside the steel sphere,...

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Outside front gate to the Asheville Vintage Market in downtown Asheville.
Students turn to thrift shops as fast fashion’s footprint looms
Dylan Machi, Multimedia Co-Editor, [email protected] September 15, 2025

Affordability and ecological awareness are some reasons students like UNC Asheville senior Emma Montgomery shop used.  “It saves me money,”...

Jason Miller poses for his first day of kindergarten.
Don’t ask me about graduation
A reflection on leaving the UNC Asheville community and relationships built over the last four years
Jason Miller, Arts & Features Editor, [email protected] April 28, 2025

Don't ask me about graduation. Or rather, don't ask any senior about graduation. I'd avoid the topic entirely unless you want to ruin their day. Over...

Toyaz Solomon celebrating a dunk for Asheville against High Point at home, Jan. 4.
Toyaz Solomon stacks Big South preseason player of the year and preseason mid-major All-American second team announcements
Isabel Richardson, Sports Editor, [email protected] October 16, 2025

Toyaz Solomon builds anticipation for UNC Asheville’s upcoming basketball season after the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook announced...

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie poster (From demonslayer-anime.com)
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is absolutely breathtaking
Anthony Frederick, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] October 17, 2025

I would like to start by prefacing that this review will focus exclusively on the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie. I have no intention of critiquing the Demon Slayer series as a whole. This is because the movie is a direct continuation of the events...

Graphic by Cameryn Shochet
Albums of the Week: September 22-October 6
Cameryn Shochet, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] October 16, 2025

This week, I’ve got another four albums for your listening ears. There will be three new albums from the past week (on a monday to monday basis) and one classic album we’re celebrating the anniversary of.    The Life of a Showgirl - Taylor...

Albums of the Week: September 22-29
Albums of the Week: September 22-29
Cameryn Shochet, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] October 13, 2025

This week, I’ve got another four albums for your listening ears. There will be three new albums from the past week (on a monday to monday basis)...

Albums of the Week: September 15-22
Albums of the Week: September 15-22
Cameryn Shochet, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] October 11, 2025

This week, I’ve got another four albums for your listening ears. There will be three new albums from the past week (on a monday to monday basis)...

UNCA Students leaving Mullen & James Humanities Hall on Oct 1, 2025.
Stand in your beliefs, education and humanity
Pearl Powell, Arts & Features Editor, [email protected] October 3, 2025

My freshman year of college, I was indifferent about humanities. To that, I am regretful.  I had a professor who filled the room with a sense...

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