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ReString Appalachia founder Nicholas Williams and Assabet Strings owner Harry Norris in Norris’ Riverside Drive studio.
ReString Appalachia supplies instruments to those who lost them in Hurricane Helene
Students paint pumpkins at Turning of the Maples.
UNC Asheville community gathers late for Turning of the Maples
The outside of an art studio in the River Arts District in the aftermath of Helene.
River Arts District artists celebrate return with RADFest
The list of UNC Asheville's majors on the website with fewer available options due to the department cuts.
Challenging the liberal arts: UNC Asheville’s department cuts and perspectives
Women's soccer player Jordan Schaetzy stretching in the training room.
UNC Asheville women’s soccer team wants to reduce ACL injuries in the sport
Injured athlete Viðar Ragnarsson.
Injuries affect athlete’s mental health
UNC Asheville’s Men’s soccer player: #24, Charlie Wood
Women's soccer player Jordan Schaetzy stretching in the training room.
UNC Asheville women’s soccer team wants to reduce ACL injuries in the sport
The Blue Banner: Staff Writers’ Takeover
Benjamin Ellis spars during Striking and Grappling Club.
UNC Asheville student fights for mixed martial arts promotion
A tale of two Hendersonvilles
A tale of two Hendersonvilles
Unfiltered travel: Rediscovering authenticity in a social media-obsessed world
Unfiltered travel: Rediscovering authenticity in a social media-obsessed world
A review of As Above So Below
A review of As Above So Below
Booth's Book Reviews: "Daisy Jones and The Six"
Booth’s Book Reviews: “Daisy Jones and The Six”
Buckethead shredding an electric guitar at the Orange Peel
Buckethead shreds at the Orange Peel
Unfiltered travel: Rediscovering authenticity in a social media-obsessed world
Unfiltered travel: Rediscovering authenticity in a social media-obsessed world
Students paint pumpkins at Turning of the Maples.
UNC Asheville community gathers late for Turning of the Maples
The laptop of a student taking a class from home.
From COVID to Helene: The impact of virtual classes on education
Destruction from hurricane Helene at the River arts District.
Disconnected: When nature hit the ‘Off’ switch on my screen time
Battlecat Coffee manager Hayley Lusk poses in front of the counter.
Hayley Lusk transforms from UNC Asheville student to Battle Cat Coffee manager
An introduction to the North Carolina Glass Center
Governor Tim Walz visits Asheville to engage with voters
An Inside Look at the UNCA Ceramics Department
Questions on the Quad: Episode 10
define (life)
Turning of the Maples photo gallery
Best dressed at UNC Asheville: Cameryn Shochet
Autumn-loving bulldogs appreciate Fall foliage across the country
Governor Tim Walz visits the Orange Peel
The direct aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Tunnel Road 09/27/2024
Pop culture word search
Student involvement word search
A Holiday crossword
Autumn in Asheville crossword puzzle
UNC Asheville campus life trivia crossword
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
SOS UNCA: Episode 3
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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
Aston Park, located at the corner of Hillard and South French Broad ave, in downtown Asheville.

[Photo] Aston Park 16: mutual aid volunteers face felony charges for activism

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], News Editor
September 28, 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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