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Ramsey Library stands tall on the UNC Asheville campus amidst DEI removal across the UNC schooling systems.
Sudden removal of DEI in UNCA curriculum causes concerns among staff and students
Compilation of water damage
Sprinkler Head Bursts in Mills Dorm, Flooding Two Rooms: Freezing Temperatures to Blame.
Students at the career, internship, grad school fair
College students don’t feel prepared to work after graduating school
Students protest ICE in front of Highsmith Student Union
Student concerns raised over lack of university communication regarding ICE protocol
Senior Homecoming Royalty Sarah Booth poses for her homecoming campaign.
UNC Asheville kicks off homecoming week with royal court announcement
Head coach Matt Frost engages tennis players
Tennis team chases another title, one match at a time
The UNCA Men's Basketball team huddles up around the coaches mid-game to figure out the next play.
NCAA considers extending competition eligibility to five seasons for UNCA athletes and beyond
UNCA dance team performs at a women’s home basketball game.
UNC Asheville’s dance team fights for recognition as an athletic team of their own
Athletes on the UNCA swim and dive team walk into a meet at Liberty University.
UNC Asheville swim and dive team prepare to close out the season
UNC Asheville swim and dive members Beatrice Cocconcelli, Tess Peny, Savana Bush, Meli Priesly, Olivia Ciancimino, Miriam Wheatley, Caroline Crouse, Danai Gkogkosi cheering for Swimming Intersquad 2024
Student-athletes struggle to keep everything under control
Unlock holistic wellness: how yoga and acupuncture harmonize mind, body and emotions for optimal health
Unlock holistic wellness: how yoga and acupuncture harmonize mind, body and emotions for optimal health
The remnants of the flood of the French Broad River remain in the River Arts District three days after Hurricane Helene hit.
The Grammys show Southern Appalachia the country has forgotten about them
Jason Miller's Music Column: Valentine’s Day Edition
Jason Miller’s Music Column: Valentine’s Day Edition
Pictured: Faith Hedgepath, a former student of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and one of the first significant cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in North Carolina.
Voices Unheard: The Unspoken Stories of Indigenous Women
Abigail Cutler conquers and wins CATAN Seafarers with her family.
Catan: The greatest board game of all time
Harvest Records inventory lines back wall.
Harvest Records celebrated its 20th anniversary as vinyl records continue to inspire a new generation of musicians in Asheville
Love: a look into a cultural shift in reality with the Center For Inspired Education
Love: a look into a cultural shift in reality with the Center For Inspired Education
Pictured: Delaney Wildcatt, member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Being acknowledged: recognizing Indigenous students at UNC Asheville
Gallivant Coffee stands strong before closure showing off their orders
Summer eviction shocks local coffee shop owner and surrounding community
Asheville residents meet up at Creative Mornings to connect with each other.
Creative Mornings inspires connections throughout the Asheville community
Investigating Eastern Hemlock Damage with Brayden “Bee” Giffin
The Best Trivia Game In Town at Well Played Board Game Cafe
Exploring the TikTok Ban with Magnify
An introduction to the North Carolina Glass Center
Governor Tim Walz visits Asheville to engage with voters
Assembly Required Toy Exposition
A glance at Save UNCA Woods
Exploring the Hendersonville Fairy Trail
Impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville Botanical Gardens
Turning of the Maples photo gallery
Banned Books Crossword
Sci-Fi Movie & TV Characters Crossword
Pop culture word search
Student involvement word search
A Holiday crossword
Love Songs Throughout The Decades – Valentine’s Day Spotify Playlist
SOS Episode 5: Bryce Long and the UNCA theater department
SOS Episode 4: Adam Pohl and Ultimate Frisbee
The Blue Banner: Staff Writers’ Takeover
The Queer Lens: Episode 1
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The Student Voice of UNC Asheville

The Blue Banner
All content by Celestine J. Epps
A beautiful array of sunflowers and orange-fuchsia Chrysanthemums next to fresh honey by Osada’s Bee Farm.

[Photo] North Asheville Tailgate Market’s 20th annual Holiday Bazzar spreads Christmas cheer

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], News Editor
November 21, 2022
The Old Kentucky Home depicted in Thomas Wolfe’s novel, “Look Homeward Angel” is a historical site known for paranormal activity, located on 52 North Market St in downtown Asheville.

[Photo] Downtown Asheville’s haunted history: walking ghost tour chills onlookers

Grace Gosinanont & Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], [email protected], Arts and Features Editor, News Editor
October 25, 2022
Student Casey Campbell reacts to the vice chancellor of student affair's email on Tuesday's community conversation.

UNCA holds community forum in response to Highsmith staff meeting

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], News Editor
October 3, 2022
Old Crow Medicine Show band members,left to right,: Morgan Jashnig, Mason Via, Ketch Secor, Jerry Pentecost, Cory Younts and Mike Harris (Photo by Kit Wood).

Old Crow Medicine Show paints the French broad with a fresh new album: concert review

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected] ,News Editor
August 23, 2022
Old Crow Medicine Show band members (left to right) Morgan Jashnig, Mason Via, Ketch Secor, Jerry Pentecost, Cory Younts and Mike Harris.

Old Crow Medicine Show flaunts their newfound creative freedom in “Paint This Town”

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Assistant Arts & Features Editor
June 6, 2022
R.I.P. Rocky, our greatest living mascot.

A glimpse in Banner history, comics and features that made headlines

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Assistant Arts and Features Editor
April 27, 2022
Junior Kira Silvia shows off their designs and arrangement of plants Saturday morning.

Spring in full bloom at student art and ceramics sale

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Assistant Art and Features Editor
April 25, 2022
UNCA Democrats and College Republicans at UNC Asheville, united to hosted a movie night on April 11 to watch part of the series "House of Cards."

Students navigate political unity and lead with integrity

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Assistant Arts and Features Editor
April 19, 2022
Crime statistics from the 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports at UNCA.

[Photo] Transparency regarding recent events

The Blue Banner Editorial Team
April 5, 2022

What is administrative leave?

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Assistant Arts and Features Editor
April 4, 2022
NC-11 Democratic congressional candidate Katie Dean, and Jacob Pinto, co-president of College Democrats listen to a question from Soren Pedersen, state executive committee member for Buncombe County Democratic Party.

Intimate conversations on policy with NC-11 congressional candidate Katie Dean

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Assistant Arts & Features Editor
March 28, 2022
Suzanne Fisher, president of the League of Women Voters, discussed the evolution of voting rights in the United States.

UNCA College Democrats discuss voting rights with League of Women Voters

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Assistant Arts & Features Editor
March 22, 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
Djanky Delanie, Tyler Ladd, Hazel Brindley and Emma Maton performed “Blowing in the Wind,” while preaching practical solutions to ending the bloodshed in Ukraine.

Asheville community rallies for peace in Ukraine

Celestine J. Epps, Assistant Arts & Features Editor, [email protected]
March 8, 2022
Lisa Wilcocks and rally organizer William Najger showing support for Ukraine.

[Photo] Staff and students weigh in on the war between Russia and Ukraine

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News writer
March 7, 2022
Alumna Julia Quigley showed off her adornments after winning Top Dog in Feb 2019

Students continue a tradition of community service during homecoming week

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], assistant Arts & Features Editor
February 28, 2022
Senior Lynn Odhiambo investigates further into the complex tale of John Henry in the novel, "Steel-Drivin' Man."

Chasing the truth in tall tales: “The Ballad of John Henry” showing

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Arts & Features Writer
February 18, 2022
From left to right, junior Laura Searles and alumna Nora Maybury at the student health ambassador table in Ramsey Library.

Student employees reflect on working during COVID

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Arts & Features Writer
February 10, 2022
Simon and Butter During a club practice on Jan. 27 at Over the River Farm, Canton.

Giddy Up Bulldogs: The Equestrian Club Calls for New Riders

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Arts & Features writer
February 1, 2022
A recent piece titled, "relocate/or Die" by Jeff Edwards shows the removal of nations during the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

Asheville Art Museum Embraces Cherokee Syllabary as “A Living Language”

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Arts & Features writer
January 27, 2022
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