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Camryn Turner (Garden Manager) and Isabella Bascom (Project Coordinator) as UNCA pop-up free store
Free Store pop-up brings awareness to UNC Asheville student environmental center
Community members gather along Broadway with signs to gain the attention of the cars passing by.
UNCA explores options for urban forest, sparking community concerns
Firestorm employee Glenn Coco holds “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas, a commonly banned and challenged book about racism. 
The rise in book bans raises fears of suppressed voices for educators
UNC Asheville's 2025 Homecoming court poses with their crowned royal family.
Homecoming court family results skewed at the gender line
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
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
Inhaler rocks a sold-out Orange Peel show with memorable alt-rock songs
Inhaler rocks a sold-out Orange Peel show with memorable alt-rock songs
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
"Live at Lunch" returns to the UNC Asheville quad.
“Live at Lunch” returns to UNC Asheville just in time for spring
Students gather in Highsmith Student Union to create flower bouquets to celebrate the spring equinox.
UNC Asheville hosts first ever on campus spring equinox celebration
Katie Eastridge prepares to paddle board.
From paddle boards to survival rafts
Students get dinner at Brown Hall.
Canola oil: fuel for machines and lunch for people
UNCA Alumnus Bill Punshon’s river before and after Hurricane Helene
RiverLink assists UNCA alumnus in restoring their land post-Helene
Palestine Protest with the B.B.C.
UNCA takes on the N.C. College Media Conference
Asheville 2025 Mardi Gras Parade
Investigating Eastern Hemlock Damage with Brayden “Bee” Giffin
The Best Trivia Game In Town at Well Played Board Game Cafe
Drama Club Photo Gallery
Sunrise and Rainbow Light Photo Gallery
Assembly Required Toy Exposition
A glance at Save UNCA Woods
Exploring the Hendersonville Fairy Trail
’90s Girl Bands Crossword
Women in Entertainment Crossword
Banned Books Crossword
Sci-Fi Movie & TV Characters Crossword
Pop culture word search
Exploring UNCA’s Admission, Financial Aid, and Recruitment with Mavie Marcos
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
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Drama Club Photo Gallery

Chrisoula Theodorou, News Writer, [email protected]
April 2, 2025
"Live at Lunch" returns to the UNC Asheville quad.

“Live at Lunch” returns to UNC Asheville just in time for spring

Chrisoula Theodorou, News Writer, [email protected]
April 2, 2025
Students gather in Highsmith Student Union to create flower bouquets to celebrate the spring equinox.

UNC Asheville hosts first ever on campus spring equinox celebration

Chrisoula Theodorou, News Writer, [email protected]
April 2, 2025
Camryn Turner (Garden Manager) and Isabella Bascom (Project Coordinator) as UNCA pop-up free store

Free Store pop-up brings awareness to UNC Asheville student environmental center

Chrisoula Theodorou, News writer, [email protected]
April 1, 2025

UNCA takes on the N.C. College Media Conference

Chrisoula Theodorou, News writer, [email protected]
March 17, 2025
Pictured: Delaney Wildcatt, member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Being acknowledged: recognizing Indigenous students at UNC Asheville

Chrisoula Theodorou, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
February 25, 2025
Senior Homecoming Royalty Sarah Booth poses for her homecoming campaign.

UNC Asheville kicks off homecoming week with royal court announcement

Chrisoula Theodorou, News Writer, [email protected]
February 12, 2025
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

Chrisoula Theodorou, News Writer, [email protected]
February 11, 2025
Demonstrators protest at Reed Plaza in the University of North Carolina Asheville.

Campus demonstrators return to UNC Asheville, causing student confusion

Abigail Cutler and Chrisoula Theodorou
February 1, 2025
The dance group Iscahis from Raleigh performs at the Hellenic Dance Festival.

The Hellenic Dance Festival celebrates Greek heritage across generations

Chrisoula Theodorou, Arts & Features writer, [email protected]
January 29, 2025
Tribal political activities surge due to Lumbee tribes request for federal recognition

Tribal political activities surge due to Lumbee tribes request for federal recognition

Chrisoula Theodorou, Contributor
April 23, 2024

UNC Asheville drama department struggles to keep up with university updates

Chrisoula Theodorou, Contributor
March 12, 2024
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