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A group of journalists invited to tell their story for the Post-Helene Symposium in Highsmith, UNC Asheville. From the video Telling the Storm Local Media and the Legacy of Hurricane Helene. Recorded by Adam Hetland, 2025.
One year after Helene: Remembering the media’s contribution
UNC Asheville student athletes participating in a Zumba session alongside Asheville community members at the 2025 Bulldog Block Party, Oct. 16. From UNCA Athletics Media Department.
2025 Bulldog Block Party connects student-athletes to wider Asheville community
Gallery visitors look at student and faculty artworks.
Interconnectedness on display: University hosts Symposium honoring Helene anniversary
Kimmel Arena undergoes big changes.
UNCA Athletics invests $5.5 million in basketball arena renovations
Instruments donated to Lucy S. Herry Elementary School sponsored by Concord and Organized by Music Will with event coordinators.
Indigo De Souza helps donate instruments to elementary school, raising awareness for music education
UNC Asheville student athletes participating in a Zumba session alongside Asheville community members at the 2025 Bulldog Block Party, Oct. 16. From UNCA Athletics Media Department.
2025 Bulldog Block Party connects student-athletes to wider Asheville community
Sports graphic made by Sage Branch
UNC Asheville athletes are learning the key important to fueling their bodies, instead of fitting a certain image
Toyaz Solomon celebrating a dunk for Asheville against High Point at home, Jan. 4.
Toyaz Solomon stacks Big South preseason player of the year and preseason mid-major All-American second team announcements
Photo of UNC Asheville Volleyball team in a huddle.
Bulldogs inspired by 3-1 victory over Eagles in Tuesday evening contest
Estella Gajarsky Prado wearing a green ribbon at the women’s soccer mental health awareness game.
How training the mind is shaping athletes performance by breaking mental health stigma
Graphic by Cameryn Shochet
Five Essential Goth Albums for Halloween
Associate Professor of History in UNC Asheville, Alvis Dunn, standing for his lecture.
“Constitution Day Lecture”: The words that bind the nation
Graphic by Cameryn Shochet
Albums of the Week: October 6-13
Mariah Carey “Here For It All”, Credit: Gamma
Mariah Carey Is Back and Here For It All
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie poster (From demonslayer-anime.com)
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is absolutely breathtaking
Gallery visitors look at student and faculty artworks.
Interconnectedness on display: University hosts Symposium honoring Helene anniversary
April Lane’s leading Protagonist, Maia, played by Quira Chanel
April Lane’s “Nightbloomer” invites viewers to rethink reality
Cassidy Bricker and Catherine Latham gathering supplies to make trinkets in Karpen Hall.
Bulldogs go pink: Raising awareness through arts and crafts
Photo and graphic by Ken Michaud
UNCA improv group presents “The Royal Shakespeare Unemployment Office”
Ren Younce centering and sculpting clay in Owen Hall.
Passion in Pottery: how passion can drive growth and creativity
Snails Don’t Pay Car Insurance
Meet UNC Asheville’s student body president, Obianko Osaro.
Toaster Studel Days
Comic: Good News Weekly with Elliot Myus
An Introduction to Music Technology Student Aaron Higgins
Signs of rebellion
The NC Mountain State Fair honors western NC with thrilling entertainment and sweet local treats
UNCA Ceramics & Art Sale (Spring 2025) Photo Gallery
Chalk on the quad during the UNC Asheville’s Chancellor’s Installation Photo Gallery
Save The Woods Chalk Art Photo Gallery
Western North Carolina regional trivia
American History Crossword
’90s Girl Bands Crossword
Women in Entertainment Crossword
Banned Books Crossword
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
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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