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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
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
UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly Van Noort and Interim Provost Herman Holt discontinue diversity hiring program, causing faculty to respond with petition
UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly Van Noort and Interim Provost Herman Holt discontinue diversity hiring program, causing faculty to respond with petition
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
The Blue Banner: Staff Writers’ Takeover
The Queer Lens: Episode 1
SOS UNCA: Episode 3
SOS UNCA: Episode 2
See our students UNC Asheville: Episode 1
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Upcoming event: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Michael Cartellone to co-host art exhibit at Philip DeAngelo studio

Evannes Edmonson, [email protected], Arts & Features Writer
May 6, 2024
Kudzu bodies, created with kudzu vines, processed kudzu fibers, steel and paint.

Evie Horton presents 7-day exhibition on intersectionality between kudzu and queer identity

Evannes Edmonson, Arts & Features Writer
May 1, 2024
The eclectic visuals of Chevron draw in locals and tourists.

Local bead and craft store continues to thrive under new management

Evannes Edmonson, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Briggs poses next to her art at a school exhibition. Photo courtesy of MichaelAnne Briggs

Student-artist profile: MichaelAnne Briggs

Evannes Edmonson, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
March 26, 2024

Music students share how Lipinsky Hall renovations will impact their learning experience

Evannes Edmonson, News Writer, [email protected]
March 6, 2024
Bri Snyder is currently running for the AFBU steering committee and if elected, hopes to heavily advocate for fair treatment of restaurant workers in Asheville.

UNC Asheville graduate advocates for fair treatment and livable wages for service workers in Asheville

Evannes Edmonson, News Writer, [email protected]
February 21, 2024

An Inside Look at the UNCA Ceramics Department

Evannes Edmonson, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024
Vergara releasing a rehabilitated bird back into nature.

Local wildlife conservation and rehabilitation center makes commendable efforts to rehabilitate injured and displaced animals

Evannes Edmonson, [email protected], News Writer
February 5, 2024
Mural outside of Grail Movie House in Asheville, North Carolina.

River Arts cinema reignites passion for moviegoers in Asheville

Evannes Edmonson, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
UNCA banner on quad.

New vice chancellor of admissions gives insight on Access Asheville program

Evannes Edmonson, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Each student incorporated video projection into their instillation.

Video installation exhibit showcases new media students’ connection with identity

Evannes Edmonson, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
October 31, 2023
The typical weekend crowd engaged in revelry at Tiger Mountain. Photo courtesy of senior Lyndall Harris.

Behind the bar: Tiger Mountain

Evannes Edmonson, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
October 18, 2023
Design by Evannes Edmonson.

Former UNCA students share their post-grad realities

Evannes Edmonson, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
October 11, 2023
Attendees of the exhibit were met with this guitar display upon entering the gallery. Photo courtesy of Amanda Simons, STEAM faculty

UNC Asheville’s STEAM exhibition has successful 14-day run

Evannes Edmonson, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
September 21, 2023
Award-winning, avid writers Melissa Febos (left) and wife Donika Kelly (right), both professors at the University of Iowa visiting UNC Asheville.

Award-winning authors attend UNCA’s campus, kickoff visiting writers series

Evannes Edmonson, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
September 20, 2023
Harris shares photo of a slow morning in Brussels, Belgium. Lyndall Harris

New Media meets the Netherlands: A study abroad feature

Evannes Edmonson, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
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