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Isabela Vieira next to the bulldog statue outside of the Sherrill Center.
Mental health of student athletes remains a balancing act between school and sports
The welcome signs at the entrance to the BeLoved village.
Asheville community outreach organizations provide shelter to the houseless
Cyberbullying and doxxing handled poorly according to students and faculty
Cyberbullying and doxxing handled poorly according to students and faculty
Spare meal swipes are used to purchase food for the homeless at Dunder.
Extra meal swipes at UNC Asheville used to give back to the community
Digital art of a graduate looking toward their future.
University specialists assist students in completing their degree on time
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
Bulldogs senior forward Doc Battle goes up for a contested lay-up.
Bulldogs defeat Winthrop for the first time in two years
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
Demographic enrollment facts from UNC Ashevilles institutional facts web page.
Representation isn’t as important as you think it is
Statistics from the National Human Trafficking Hotline provide insight on reports and tips made each year.
A reminder that being a woman is scary
CBD and related products can be found in many dosages and forms, including chocolates, gummies and vape cartridges.
Why your health care worker may be vaping CBD
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
The castle at the center of Magic Kingdom
Disney as an adult and revisiting old trips
A photo captured by Frances Carter of the Australian band.
New Zealand indie band makes their way to The Orange Peel
Jennifer Gatti and Stephanie O’Brien laughing on their wedding day.
A totally normal, boring love story
Dr. OBrien in her office, editing a documentary piece that she is working on with Dr. Slatton.
From Raleigh to LA: A latchkey kid’s story
Was I reading or was I dreaming? After a whole page of reading, my consciousness left me and I fell asleep. - Jake Wilson
I read every night before bed for five days and this is what happened
Cyberbullying and doxxing handled poorly according to students and faculty
Cyberbullying and doxxing handled poorly according to students and faculty
Ice Cream & Inquiries
Ice Cream & Inquiries
Questions on the Quad Episode 6: Women in Sports
Questions on the Quad Episode 6: Women in Sports
Questions on the Quad Episode 5: Parking
Questions on the Quad Episode 5: Parking
Questions on the Quad episode 4: Spring Semester
Questions on the Quad episode 4: Spring Semester
“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
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
Monday Feb. 27th, 2023
Monday Feb. 20th, 2023 Crossword – Asheville
Monday Feb. 13th, 2023 – Valentine’s Day
An overview of this weeks crossword ouzzle
Monday Feb. 6th, 2023 Crossword – Black History Month
Monday Jan. 30th, 2023 Crossword - UNC Asheville
Monday Jan. 30th, 2023 Crossword – UNC Asheville
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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“All Ears” by Noah Styles made from clay and found objects.

Artists of WNC share what inspires, motivates and discourages them

Verna Townson, [email protected], News Writer
March 15, 2023
The castle at the center of Magic Kingdom

Disney as an adult and revisiting old trips

Cody Ferguson, [email protected], Arts and Features Writer
March 13, 2023
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

Jake Wilson, [email protected], Sports Writer
March 7, 2023
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

Jake Wilson, [email protected], Sports Writer
March 6, 2023
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

Jake Wilson, Sports Writer, [email protected]
February 28, 2023
An exhibit sightseer looking at the work behind the film Dinosaur.

Pencils to Pixels showcase brings excitement to new media department

Jernigan Neighbors, [email protected], Arts and Features Editor
February 3, 2023
Freshman Millie Brown brings the ball up the court as the second quarter approaches.

UNC Asheville Women’s Basketball team picked up where they left off with impressive 79-25 victory over Converse.

Seth Maile, [email protected], Staff photographer
November 9, 2022
Hadden pictured strumming their guitar during the Live at Lunch performance.

UNCA student band Sender performs at Live at Lunch

Jernigan Neighbors , [email protected], News Writer
October 20, 2022
The spotlight hits Stewart in an interesting way as he sings and strums guitar.

Memphis based alternative group, the band Camino leaves an impression at The Orange Peel

Lucas Britt, Multimedia Team
October 11, 2022
Basse singing his heart out as Duncan communicates with the rest of Flipturn.

Alternative band Flipturn sells out Grey Eagle

Lucas Britt, [email protected], Staff Photographer
September 30, 2022
UNC Asheville’s Starting XI.

UNC Asheville takes on Belmont University in “Be the Match” game

Seth Maile, [email protected], Photographer
September 20, 2022
The UNCA alumni serenading the student audience.

Serotina brings their all to Blue Echo takeover

Jernigan Neighbors, News Writer, [email protected]
September 18, 2022
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