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Student employees were handed t-shirts that read Highsmith Hero after the training.
Students and faculty react to UNCA’s response to Tuesday night’s training
Sidewalk chalk protesting David Weldon, the director of emergency management.
UNCA host open forum to address Tuesday night’s student employee active shooter training
This graph shows the average time to graduate at UNC Asheville has decreased within the past 12 years.
UNC Asheville time to graduate beats the average
A student studying alone in the lobby of an empty academic building.
Enrollment rates down across colleges
Co-president of the Menstrual Equity club Samantha Mazze, secretary and social media coordinator Theadora Welland and community outreach coordinator Lennon O’Hagan at the free STI/HIV testing event (left to right).
Know your status: UNCA gets tested for STIs/HIV
Junior Midfielder Brendan Herb takes a freekick in Queens territory.
Bulldogs suffer a heartbreaker at home to newcomer Queens, 3-0
A few Bulldog fans bark as the team plays on.
Students express mixed feelings when it comes to sports and school spirit
UNC Asheville’s swim and dive team look to make a splash this upcoming season.
UNC Asheville looks to pick up where they left off: setting records
Sophomore Conor Behan stretches out to reach the ball in the opposing penalty area.
Men’s soccer looks to surprise the Big South going into 2022 season
Lexi Cole just slips the ball past Queen’s blockers.
UNC Asheville Volleyball hosts Invitational; Drops two matches, wins one.
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
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
Editorial: Rooting out Eurocentrism in Western media
Editorial: On Taking Accountability and Transparency
Editorial: On Vaccine Skepticism, Empathy and Respect
Blue Echo Radio Interviews Tucker Rule
Blue Echo Radio Interviews Tucker Rule
Boro rests after being rescued out of a tree.
Asheville tree top rescue unites cats stuck in trees with their owners
Black students share their experiences with racism at UNC Asheville
Black students share their experiences with racism at UNC Asheville
Marriage counselors, Johnny and Robin Hughes, laugh in his office.
COVID didn’t actually do the wedding industry dirty
An overlook of the Blue Ridge parkway.
Captivating Asheville: Peering Behind the Lens
Senior Spotlight: UNCA Swim & Dive team
Gerry Wubben visits Owen Hall art gallery
Gerry Wubben visits Owen Hall art gallery
Better latte than never: building renovation in the River Arts District
Better latte than never: building renovation in the River Arts District
Senoir Spotlight: Cross Country team
Senoir Spotlight: Cross Country team
House Fire in the River Arts District
House Fire in the River Arts District
UNC Asheville’s Starting XI.
UNC Asheville takes on Belmont University in “Be the Match” game
The UNCA alumni serenading the student audience.
Serotina brings their all to Blue Echo takeover
UNC Asheville womens cross country freshman Sophie Lundin runs around a corner at the Covered Bridge Open on Sept. 2.
UNC Asheville cross country team compete in the Covered Bridge Open
Lexi Cole just slips the ball past Queen’s blockers.
UNC Asheville Volleyball hosts Invitational; Drops two matches, wins one.
UNC Asheville mens cross country juniors and distance runners, Adam Hessler, Jackson Core and Dylan Major line up to run.
UNC Asheville cross country team preps for upcoming season
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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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

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”

June 6, 2022
R.I.P. Rocky, our greatest living mascot.

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

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

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

April 19, 2022
Crime statistics from the 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports at UNCA.

[Photo] Transparency regarding recent events

April 5, 2022

What is administrative leave?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

January 27, 2022
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