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UNCA students share experiences on Grindr
UNCA students share experiences on Grindr
Senate Bill 49, as well as House Bills 187 and 43 may threaten the comfort of LGBTQ+ youth in North Carolina.
Trans student and president of the Republican club discuss recent restrictive legislation in NC
UNCA Junior Madyson Gold.
UNCA Junior Madyson Gold named to All-Conference golf team
The UNCA Management and Accountancy department is undergoing a name change. Photograph by Will Rhodarmer
Management and accountancy department undergoes name change
Pictured: Xander Lord, Dana Steward, Sawyer Serdula, Walker Lezotte, Seth Maile, Luke Beijer and Jane Turlington with their short film Betrayal.
Student Creative Activity and Research Forum holds showcase for outstanding achievement
UNCA Junior Madyson Gold.
UNCA Junior Madyson Gold named to All-Conference golf team
Senior guard Mike Bothwell celebrates the Paladins 88-79 win over Chattanooga. With this win Furman earns their first NCAA tournament bid since 1980.
Furman wins Southern Conference Championship rematch, advances to first NCAA Tournament since 1980
The Bulldogs secure their spot in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. This will be UNC Asheville’s fifth appearance in 20 years.
Jones scores 24, UNC-Asheville advances to the NCAA Tournament
Head coach Mike Morrell looks up at the scoreboard while talking with senior guard Caleb Burgess.
Top-seeded Bulldogs prepare for 2023 Big South conference tournament
Senior guard Alex Cardwell gets prepared to guard Gardner Webb’s D.Q. Nicholas.
Men’s Basketball crowned Big South regular season champions for the first time since 2018
Overview of ‘Goodwill Bins’, a wholesale thrift store on Patton Avenue.
Eco-shopping: Quality versus Quantity
Two-way grading: The role and dilemma of student feedback
Two-way grading: The role and dilemma of student feedback
Holocaust Permanent Exhibition in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C.
Dear Mama, It Makes Sense Now
The cycle of Work, stress, Sleep is said to accompany feelings of burnout.
Burnt out? Me too. Let’s get through this together
The community bands together to protest the “Don’t say gay” bill.
The “Don’t Say Gay” bill: How homophobic legislations harm a younger generation
UNC Asheville is kicking off the spring semester as students acclimate to returning to campus.
Welcome back Bulldogs!
A study by USC Annenberg reveals some shocking statistics about Asian representation within cinema.
Trying to find myself on TV and why I’ve never been a reader
Calling for better campus transparency
Calling for better campus transparency
Demographic enrollment facts from UNC Ashevilles institutional facts web page.
Encouraging minority students to get loud
Crime statistics from the 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports at UNCA.
Transparency regarding recent events
Brainstorm founder Eric Hunt throwing down a nollie flip somewhere in the Asheville mountains.
Local business owner Eric Hunt pushes philanthropy through skateboarding
Graphic by Cody Ferguson.
Students prepare for exams as the year closes
Kai Tilly’s rendition of Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam,” with Call of Duty characters Soap and Ghost. Done on Procreate.
North Carolina students showcase their unique talents and share what motivates them
Infographic by Cassidy ONeil.
UNCA students lack of partying affects their spirit and studies
No. 6 seed Kentucky and No. 3 seed Kansas State prepare to tip-off their round of 32 matchup in Greensboro, N.C.
What it’s like witnessing the atmosphere of March Madness in person
Sneaker Culture in Asheville
Sneaker Culture in Asheville
UNCA Students and Staff walkout to protest against N.C. House Bills
UNCA Students and Staff walkout to protest against N.C. House Bills
Behind The Scenes of an ESPN+ Broadcast
Behind The Scenes of an ESPN+ Broadcast
Unlock Your Writing Potential: UNC Asheville Writing Center
Unlock Your Writing Potential: UNC Asheville Writing Center
K!NG SH!T Interviews (Pt. 3 WILL POUNDER)
K!NG SH!T Interviews (Pt. 3 WILL POUNDER)
The north side of the White House
Student perspective on the Career Trek to D.C.
“All Ears” by Noah Styles made from clay and found objects.
Artists of WNC share what inspires, motivates and discourages them
The castle at the center of Magic Kingdom
Disney as an adult and revisiting old trips
Senior guard Mike Bothwell celebrates the Paladins 88-79 win over Chattanooga. With this win Furman earns their first NCAA tournament bid since 1980.
Furman wins Southern Conference Championship rematch, advances to first NCAA Tournament since 1980
The Bulldogs secure their spot in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. This will be UNC Asheville’s fifth appearance in 20 years.
Jones scores 24, UNC-Asheville advances to the NCAA Tournament
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Monday Feb. 20th, 2023 Crossword – Asheville
Monday Feb. 13th, 2023 – Valentine’s Day
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Whats happening?
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: What’s happening?
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: A New Direction
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: A New Direction
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar | Shiasia’s Hair Special
Graphic by Aaron Mathey
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Cultural Appropriation
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Gender and Sexuality
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Gender and Sexuality
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Senior dog Cassie watches from her featured adoptable dog condo.

There’s no place like a forever home for animals at Asheville Humane Society

Olivia Kane, [email protected], Contributer
April 26, 2022
Allison Jenkins proudly shows off a compendium of her favorite series of X-Men.

Comic Envy keeps Asheville entertained through its collection of comic books

Jon Grunau, [email protected], Contributer
April 21, 2022
Shleves inside of the UNCA Bookstore that offer groceries and convenient snacks not allowed on one-cards or meal plans

Students offer insight to the cost of grocery shopping in college

Abram Carter, [email protected], News Writer
April 18, 2022
Roots Garden is currently undergoing construction (fencing, wooden beds) in preparation for the spring.

The nitty gritty of Roots Garden: Students value land over looks

Celestine J. Epps, Assistant Arts and Features Editor, [email protected]
March 14, 2022
Lisa Wilcocks and rally organizer William Najger showing support for Ukraine.

Staff and students weigh in on the war between Russia and Ukraine

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News writer
March 7, 2022
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