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The Verge posted signs notifying visitors of the new paid parking policy.
Parking Peril: Changes at The Verge and On-Campus
Adam Hetland, Multimedia Co-Editor, [email protected] November 10, 2025

UNC Asheville and The Verge off-campus apartments made changes to their parking policies, including charging for visitor parking. The university is the last of 17 UNC system schools to impose a fee for visitors parking on campus, and the $3 daily charge...

Students socialize in Highsmith Student Union.
UNC Asheville celebrates first-gen students with social events
Francis Ordonez, Arts & Features Writers, [email protected] November 14, 2025

UNC Asheville hosted a day of events celebrating first-generation college students on Nov. 6.  Continuing a yearly tradition, the celebration...

Alan Hall, Jay Sanders, Will Boyd and Zack Page perform at Little Jumbo
Don’t ‘get’ jazz? Sanders, Boyd, Page and Hall invite you to Little Jumbo
Joan Geiss, MCOM Student Contributor, [email protected] November 13, 2025

The lights at Little Jumbo glow softly, gilding the edges of everything in the narrow bar. Conversations linger as a saxophone, sighing in relief,...

Derek Snyder leads an activity during a Cru meeting.
Christian organizations on campus provide connection, relief and safe spaces
Adam Hetland, Multimedia Co-Editor, [email protected] November 13, 2025

Students at UNC Asheville hold a diverse mix of backgrounds. Among the organizations on campus are three Christian groups: Baptist Student Fellowship,...

West AVL Street Market located in West Asheville.
Vintage market pop-up provides second-hand shopping, food and beverages every weekend
Pearl Powell, Arts & Features Editor, [email protected] November 13, 2025

Students can shop for vintage clothing, handmade goods, food and beverages from a wide range of vendors at the weekly West AVL Street Market,...

Deep City Nights commission for Nolan Williams (@delta_draws7 on Instagram)
Expressing identity through fur: pouncing into the world of fursonas
Ashton Harrison, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected] November 13, 2025

The UNC Asheville Fur Club creates a safe place for furries to chat and chill free of judgment. No matter their majors or species of choice,...

Students gather for the costume contest at the UNCA Ramsey Library.
Winners of the “In-Costume” costume contest speak on their experience and costume designs
Pearl Powell, Arts & Features editor, [email protected] November 9, 2025

Students gathered in the Ramsey Library at UNC Asheville to participate in a costume contest, a tradition that started six years ago that allows...

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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...

Kameron Taylor shooting a layup against USC-Upstate on Jan. 15
From tipoff to takeoff: Bulldogs travel to Kansas to begin regular season campaign after a dominant exhibition victory
Dean Lafferty, Sports writer, [email protected] November 4, 2025

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs men’s basketball 2025-2026 non-conference schedule is packed with great matchups against highly touted mid-major...

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Artwork by Myra Muskgrove
“Mercy” Review: Armand Hammer and The Alchemist Are a Natural Team
Cameryn Shochet, Entertainment Writer, [email protected] November 13, 2025

Rappers Billy Woods and Elucid make up Armand Hammer, one of the most electric rap projects of the 21st century. While other artists struggle to stay of consistent quality even with breaks between projects (cough cough, Tyler, the Creator), Armand Hammer...

Albums of the Week: October 27 - November 3
Albums of the Week: October 27 – November 3
Cameryn Shochet, Entertainment Writer, [email protected] November 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) and one classic album we’re celebrating the anniversary of.  Due to the abnormally high volume of...

Albums of the Week: October 20-27
Albums of the Week: October 20-27
Cameryn Shochet, Entertainment Writer, [email protected] November 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)...

Associate Professor of History in UNC Asheville, Alvis Dunn, standing for his lecture.
“Constitution Day Lecture”: The words that bind the nation
Maxence Dumez, News Writer, [email protected] October 23, 2025

Introduction On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Associate Professor of History Alvis Dunn organized the “Constitution Day Lecture”, with the help...

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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