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Students playing volleyball behind Mills Hall at night.
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Composting bin at the Highsmith Grotto.
UNC Asheville loses its composting program
Evacuees during the Aug. 28 shooting at UNC Chapel Hill. Photo courtesy of Weslyn Hall, Psychology senior at UNC.
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Construction site on UNC-Ashevilles campus.
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The rental unit bought by Housing and Residence Life for supplementing Ponder’s HVAC system.
Ponder students struggle to escape the heat
Morgan Couglen preparing for a backwards or inwards dive.
UNCA Swim and Dive to host intrasquad meet
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.
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Holocaust Permanent Exhibition in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C.
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The community bands together to protest the “Don’t say gay” bill.
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Two of the new food options in Highsmith, the 828 Burger and Qdoba.
New restaurants in the Highsmith Union food court bring variety on campus
An exterior shot of Juicy Lucy’s, located on Hendersonville Road.
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Attendees of the exhibit were met with this guitar display upon entering the gallery. Photo courtesy of Amanda Simons, STEAM faculty
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Award-winning, avid writers Melissa Febos (left) and wife Donika Kelly (right), both professors at the University of Iowa visiting UNC Asheville.
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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
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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.
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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
The Student mail center, open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays noon through 4 p.m., takes and receives packages during its hours.

On campus jobs: a glance into the operations of the student mailroom

Abram Carter, [email protected], News Writer
April 5, 2022
Cherry blossoms bloom between Ponder Hall and Mills Hall.

UNCA shows its spring colors

Abram Carter , [email protected], News writer
April 1, 2022
Students working on making the reusable bags inside of the UNCA glasshouse.

UNCA embraces sustainability on campus

Abram Carter , [email protected], News writer
March 30, 2022
Greenery inside the Glasshouse.

Greenhouses on campus invite people in for spring

Abram Carter , [email protected], News writer
March 16, 2022
Ace Members Ariel Akuname, Ava Wolchesky and Ruby Springston behind the event check in desk.

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Rose Gilbert and Maddy Gilroy enjoying a Homecoming event.

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Inside the Pajama party homecoming event.

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Jada smith on the Homecoming court pours a hot cup of apple cider at the pajama party event.

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The set of of the ACE check in table.

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Student transitions employees Abby Genter and Sarah Smith stand with Maddy Gilroy at a Transfers booth for a homecoming event

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Baye Samodal poses in frount of the UNCA School of Athens painting, having just won Top Dog.

COVID-19 drops Homecoming attendance

Abram Carter , [email protected], News writer
March 1, 2022
The Career Center sits empty on a Monday afternoon.

UNCA jobs: Behind the scenes of employment

Abram Carter, [email protected], News writer
February 25, 2022
Kyra Kleinsmith, Zahra Goins and Forrest Nottingham enjoy a nice day outside and take a breather from wearing a mask.

Confusion remains about isolation room policies

Abram Carter, [email protected], News Writer
February 14, 2022
A gathering of usual Valentines Day gifts used to celebrate the holiday.

Covidtines Day, UNCA celebrates valentines during the pandemic

Abram Carter , [email protected], News writer
February 11, 2022
Katt Snyders emotional support animal Smaug, lays on a bed.

Lovable companions increase on campus

Abram Carter, [email protected], News writer
February 3, 2022
Senior Luna Little smiling as someone sleds down the hill behind the camera.

Snow Day Invites Students To Bring Out Their Inner Child

Abram Carter, [email protected], News writer
January 24, 2022
Photo by Abram Carter: The French Broad Surveillance room is located just inside the side doors of the High Smith Student Union on the bottom floor.

Things To Know About Returning to School Covid Testing and The Impacts

Abram Carter, [email protected], News writer
January 19, 2022
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