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Syllabus vs. non-syllabus approach: Finding the right balance for student success
Silent sanction: how legal systems enable coercive control
Dr. Chris Holloman
College students and the mental health crisis: Insights from Dr. Chris Holloman
Budget cuts graphic
Federal budget cuts threaten student aid programs, leaving students in limbo
A UNCA campus police decal lays on an agency-owned vehicle.
Suspicious person calls continue to top UNCA’s crime log
Breaking the stigma: How basketball is changing the conversation surrounding mental health
Breaking the stigma: How basketball is changing the conversation surrounding mental health
Basketball and leadership: Shaping the next generation of leaders
Basketball and leadership: Shaping the next generation of leaders
UNC Asheville Track and Cross Country Athlete: William “Hank” Neal
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
A customer holds their freshly-used Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm.
Luxe lips: a Summer Fridays makeup review
Asheville residents gather in Pack Square on Feb. 8 to protest ICE and the rise in deportation.
The myth of the perfect activist
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
Madeline Wittschen, a fifth year senior music student at UNC Asheville, thrifts at Goodwill.
Thrifting remains popular among UNC Asheville students and wider community
A new mom recovers from birth and cares for her own kittens at Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance.
Hurricane Helene affects local Asheville animal shelters
Customers support Local Asheville Business Odd's Cafe on Haywood Street.
TikTok faced a temporary ban, raising concerns regarding small businesses, mental health and national security
Student Success Hub in Ramsey Library
On-campus employment equips students with valuable skills and experience
An air freshener hangs in Elvira Shevchenko's car and is one of the many products to be sold with the “hot girls hit curbs” phrase.
The ‘hot girls hit curbs’ trend blends humor and controversy
An Introduction to Music Technology Student Aaron Higgins
A Nod and A Glance: Tango Etiquette in Asheville
UNC Asheville Track and Cross Country Athlete: William “Hank” Neal
Inside SGA with Ben Chachula: Student Leaders Share Their Stories
Behind the Scenes at Citizen Vinyl
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
Downtown After 5 Photo Gallery
Drama Club Photo Gallery
American History Crossword
’90s Girl Bands Crossword
Women in Entertainment Crossword
Banned Books Crossword
Sci-Fi Movie & TV Characters 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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All content by Hayden Bailey
UNC Asheville is kicking off the spring semester as students acclimate to returning to campus.

Welcome back Bulldogs!

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2023
Sitting on the fence admiring the mountain views.

Dairy free coffee cake muffins and an airstrip in the middle of the forest

Hayden Bailey, Assistant Arts & Feature Editor 
November 19, 2022
Beatrice Faureng with her country’s flag in her tennis uniform.

What it’s like to be an international student at UNCA

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Assistant Arts & Features Editor
November 11, 2022
The mountains and John Rock come into view from the tunnel trail.

A 200-foot cliff and Asheville’s newest coffee shop

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Assistant Arts & Features Editor
November 2, 2022
The P12 parking lot fills with cars during the peek hours of the day.

Ridges parking deck opens, easing parking tensions

Hayden Bailey , Assistant Arts & Feature Editor, [email protected]
October 27, 2022
The plane crash from the trail.

October in the Great “Spooky” Mountains

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Arts and Features Writer
October 11, 2022
Caleb Sonntag investigates the inside of the crashed plane.

Twisty parkway road leading up to the Waterrock Knob parking lot.

Banner staff members speak with Meghan Harte Weyant about her email regarding crisis care.

UNCA administration explains measures to be taken concerning welfare of students

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Arts and Features Writer
October 4, 2022
Meghan Harte Weyant, UNC Asheville’s vice chancellor of student affairs, clarifies the intentions behind an email sent to faculty on Sept. 12.

UNCA police and student affairs department address concerns about police involvement in mental health crises

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Arts and Features Writer
October 4, 2022
A student studying alone in the lobby of an empty academic building.

Enrollment rates down across colleges

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Arts and Features Writer
September 21, 2022
"Techniques for Conflict Resolution", Information courtesy of North Central College

UNCA faculty stresses importance of conflict management

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Arts & Features Writer
September 12, 2022
Parking signs across campus show designations for each lot.

Parking tensions high at UNCA

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Arts & Features Writer
September 6, 2022
Marriage counselors, Johnny and Robin Hughes, laugh in his office.

COVID didn’t actually do the wedding industry dirty

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Arts and Features Writer
August 30, 2022
Colin Wiseman, founder of Chai For, prepares a drink at West Asheville Tailgate Market.

Local chai vendor exceeds own expectations of success

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Arts and Features Writer
August 25, 2022
Daria Krasnov looks at flowers in her studio.

From struggling in Russia to an aspiring Asheville florist

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], MCOM Student
April 26, 2022
Author and writer Amy Sullivan talks about how her career lines up with her passions.

Asheville author and creator breaks statistic of self-publishing

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Contributor
April 12, 2022
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