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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
Compilation of water damage
Sprinkler Head Bursts in Mills Dorm, Flooding Two Rooms: Freezing Temperatures to Blame.
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
Hyannis House sign made by students on the gravel path leading from the campus to the student space.
Hyannis House closure causes concern for students over the future of diversity spaces
Harvest Records inventory lines back wall.
Harvest Records celebrated its 20th anniversary as vinyl records continue to inspire a new generation of musicians in Asheville
Love: a look into a cultural shift in reality with the Center For Inspired Education
Love: a look into a cultural shift in reality with the Center For Inspired Education
Pictured: Delaney Wildcatt, member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Being acknowledged: recognizing Indigenous students at UNC Asheville
Gallivant Coffee stands strong before closure showing off their orders
Summer eviction shocks local coffee shop owner and surrounding community
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
Exploring the TikTok Ban with Magnify
Assembly Required Toy Exposition
A glance at Save UNCA Woods
Exploring the Hendersonville Fairy Trail
Impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville Botanical Gardens
Turning of the Maples photo gallery
Banned Books Crossword
Sci-Fi Movie & TV Characters Crossword
Pop culture word search
Student involvement word search
A Holiday crossword
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
The Queer Lens: Episode 1
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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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