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Women's soccer player Jordan Schaetzy stretching in the training room.
UNC Asheville women’s soccer team wants to reduce ACL injuries in the sport
Sage Branch, Mcom student contributor, [email protected] November 5, 2024

Women’s soccer faces a trend in season-ending ACL injuries which threaten the careers of many female athletes. “ACL prevention should be a focus,” said Lizzie Ball, a UNCA women’s soccer player. The UNC Asheville women’s soccer team suffered...

The laptop of a student taking a class from home.
From COVID to Helene: The impact of virtual classes on education
Emily Koscinski, Arts&Features Writer, [email protected] November 3, 2024

UNC Asheville students and faculty say the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause ripple effects in their education system. After Hurricane Helene,...

Destruction from hurricane Helene at the River arts District.
Disconnected: When nature hit the ‘Off’ switch on my screen time
Melody Cosgrove, Arts & Features writer, [email protected] November 3, 2024

Asheville, NC — In an age where many are tethered to technology, Hurricane Helene starkly highlighted what life could look like without it....

Battlecat Coffee manager Hayley Lusk poses in front of the counter.
Hayley Lusk transforms from UNC Asheville student to Battle Cat Coffee manager
Melody Cosgrove, Arts & Features writer, [email protected] November 3, 2024

Hayley Lusk, manager of Battle Cat Coffee’s East Asheville location, has forged an unexpected and fulfilling path since her days as a student...

UNC Asheville fashion spotlight
Rico Morgan, Arts&Features Writer • September 5, 2024

"A Murder on Campus" author, Brian Santana.
Virginia Olson murder subject of upcoming book by UNC Asheville alumnus
Emily Moosbrugger [email protected], Arts&Features Writer • September 3, 2024

UNCA graduate Brian Santana investigated the 1973 murder of former UNCA student Virginia Olson to publish the case’s first book under the working...

Holland Rinaldi and Ellie Toth study in the Ramsey Library at UNCA.
Humanities courses provide critical thinking skills despite misconceptions
Abigail Cutler, Arts&features writer • August 31, 2024

The University of North Carolina at Asheville requires all students to take four humanities courses that examine accomplishments from the past...

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The view of Lake Michigan from the Pierce Stocking Scenic drive.
Lede your narrative
Sarah Booth, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 6, 2024

  A beach is nestled on the edge of a small village along the Sleeping Bear shoreline. We stay long enough for the sand to be cold when...

Screenshot of the Hazbin Hotel series page on Amazon Prime.
Must-watch adult indie animations
Nelle Poehlman, [email protected], Sports Writer • May 3, 2024

In recent years, the popularity of indie animation has risen. People have gone crazy for these animations as big entertainment corporations have,...

Women's soccer player Jordan Schaetzy stretching in the training room.
UNC Asheville women’s soccer team wants to reduce ACL injuries in the sport
Sage Branch, Mcom student contributor, [email protected] November 5, 2024

Women’s soccer faces a trend in season-ending ACL injuries which threaten the careers of many female athletes. “ACL prevention should...

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Buckethead shredding an electric guitar at the Orange Peel
Buckethead shreds at the Orange Peel
Connor Sutherland, Arts&Features Writer, [email protected] November 3, 2024

On September 9th, 2024, Guitar Virtuoso, Buckethead, performed at Asheville’s Orange Peel. Blowing away the audience with an incredible combination of a pre-recorded effect track and various guitar effect pedals. Choosing a truly unique presentation...

UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly Van Noort and Interim Provost Herman Holt discontinue diversity hiring program, causing faculty to respond with petition
UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly Van Noort and Interim Provost Herman Holt discontinue diversity hiring program, causing faculty to respond with petition
Sarah Booth, Staff Writer, [email protected] April 29, 2024

A petition, released on April 16 by anthropology and sociology professor Blu Buchanan, along with other concerned faculty supports the continuation of the University Fellowships for Faculty Diversity program at UNCA amid faculty layoffs following budget...

A student’s perspective on traveling and concerts
Kylie Mangione, Arts & Features Writer • April 11, 2024

"You're off this weekend? Any plans?" my coworkers at Starbucks ask. If I'm not working on the weekend, I must be doing something. I'd almost...

Five books that will fill the A Court of Thorns and Roses-sized void in your soul
Five books that will fill the A Court of Thorns and Roses-sized void in your soul
Sarah Booth, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] April 5, 2024

For many, “A Court of Thorns and Roses” (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas was a gilded doorway to the harrowing world of romantasy, AKA romance fantasy....

Helldivers II: A childhood dream
Jon Grunau, Sports writer, [email protected] April 5, 2024

Four pods carrying the best of the best in the galaxy drop down from ships in orbit to deliver freedom and democracy to violent insects and murderous...

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