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Customer receives a measles vaccine at CVS
Religion continues to influence vaccination decisions
Students gather in solidarity at Reed Plaza with pride flags on March 31 to protest an anti-abortion event occurring the same night.
UNC Asheville students host and attend a pride event in opposition to anti-abortion protests on campus
Damage by Hurricane Helene in Asheville
How Hurricane Helene deepens our understanding of climate change
The Mu Eta Chapter of Sigma Nu and Alpha Sigma Phi table for Women’s History event
Women’s History Tabling marks the start of Greek Week at UNC Asheville
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
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
“The Cabaret” presented by the Drama Club at UNCA premieres on April 25th at 8 pm.
“The Cabaret” premieres at UNC Asheville’s Belk Theatre
Stephanie O'Brien instantly creates impressive visuals using OpenAI’s Sora and its cutting-edge text-to-video technology
UNC Asheville professors grapple with AI’s role in the classroom
"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
UNCA News
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
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
The Blue Banner: Staff Writers’ Takeover
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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
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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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