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Evacuees during the Aug. 28 shooting at UNC Chapel Hill. Photo courtesy of Weslyn Hall, Psychology senior at UNC.
Recent UNC-Chapel Hill shooting incites demands of a national safety revolution
Construction site on UNC-Ashevilles campus.
Construction improves campus structures; negatively affects residents, according to students
The rental unit bought by Housing and Residence Life for supplementing Ponder’s HVAC system.
Ponder students struggle to escape the heat
UNC Ashevilles Health and Counseling Center.
Positive COVID cases sweep across the UNC Asheville campus
Everyone enjoying 2000’s music while decorating their new planners.
ACE helps students prepare for the semester
Outside Hitter Kylie Cackovic bounds to spike the ball.
UNCA Volleyball scrimmages as they gear up for their opening weekend tournament
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
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
Award-winning, avid writers Melissa Febos (left) and wife Donika Kelly (right), both professors at the University of Iowa visiting UNC Asheville.
Award-winning authors attend UNCA’s campus, kickoff visiting writers series
Burchett heavily strums an upbeat chord progression as Schlock and Chisholm communicate on stage.
Local Asheville band Yesterday’s Clothes share influences and aspirations
Skaters Owen Kelly and Neptune Arrigoni posing at the newly renovated Asheville Skatepark.
Beloved Asheville skatepark finishes much needed renovations
An exterior shot of The Joint from their parking lot.
Ferguson’s Favorite Food Fare: The Local Pizza Joint
Vocalist Kinsella stands clearly in the light during a crescendo in hit song Stay Home.
Illinois rock band American Football touches down in Asheville
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Barbie Movie Q&A
Questions on the Quad Episode 9: Welcome Back!
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
The Super Slide and Seattle wheel proudly stand tall above the crowds.
The NC Mountain State Fair amazes with its spectacularly colorful rides and deep fried food
Burchett heavily strums an upbeat chord progression as Schlock and Chisholm communicate on stage.
Local Asheville band Yesterday’s Clothes share influences and aspirations
Vocalist Kinsella stands clearly in the light during a crescendo in hit song Stay Home.
Illinois rock band American Football touches down in Asheville
Steven Rose, Patrick Taylor and Christian Pittman get down to a heavier portion of their set.
Florida-based rock band Trash Panda ‘racc’ up fans at the Grey Eagle
Ganymede receiving a tip from a student during their performance.
UNCA drag brunch sparks thoughtful discourse amid diverse perspectives
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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
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Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Gender and Sexuality
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The Super Slide and Seattle wheel proudly stand tall above the crowds.

The NC Mountain State Fair amazes with its spectacularly colorful rides and deep fried food

Jonah Levy, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
September 20, 2023
Burchett heavily strums an upbeat chord progression as Schlock and Chisholm communicate on stage.

Local Asheville band Yesterday’s Clothes share influences and aspirations

Lucas Britt, Arts & Features Writer, Photographer, [email protected]
September 19, 2023
Vocalist Kinsella stands clearly in the light during a crescendo in hit song Stay Home.

Illinois rock band American Football touches down in Asheville

Jace Arrigali, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
September 14, 2023
Steven Rose, Patrick Taylor and Christian Pittman get down to a heavier portion of their set.

Florida-based rock band Trash Panda ‘racc’ up fans at the Grey Eagle

Lucas Britt, Photographer
September 7, 2023
Ganymede receiving a tip from a student during their performance.

UNCA drag brunch sparks thoughtful discourse amid diverse perspectives

Sarah Booth, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
September 7, 2023
Jess Thompson (Guitar right), Aaron Daugherty (Guitar left) and Gideon Johnston (Drums) communicating and jamming to an instrumental portion of the set.

5-piece alt-rock band Hotel Fiction rocks the Grey Eagle

Lucas Britt, Photographer
August 31, 2023
The north side of the White House

Student perspective on the Career Trek to D.C.

Cody Ferguson, [email protected] , News Writer
April 3, 2023
“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
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