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A quilted tapestry in the soon-to-be defunct drama department.
UNC Asheville planned to remove the drama department for many years
Destroyed semi-trailers by Lyman Street.
The RAD rises from the rubble
Man-made lake for student recreation on Momentum campus
NC wilderness program implements drastic reforms amid safety concerns, declining attendance
Show attendees convene outside Static Age Records - Emily Moosbrugger
Static Age Records encounters an uncertain financial future following Hurricane Helene
Canva created by Joshua Staley.
Healthy aging starts now: how staying active can help prevent falls later in life
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
The Toronto welcome sign
A Student journalist’s experience at a major international para ice hockey tournament
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
Youthanasia: A 30-Year reflection of the success, personality and message of Megadeth
Leprosy: The brutal expertise of death
Ride The Lightning: Metallica’s meteoric soar to success
Damaged Cotton Mill Studios sign and debris in River Arts District, Asheville.
Amidst tragedy, Democrats still fail to connect with the common man
A tale of two Hendersonvilles
A tale of two Hendersonvilles
A down tree blocks a highway exit.
Blackouts and the kindness of a stranger: a Hurricane Helene story
“Team Edgerton” Gingerbread Trail of Giving at Rocket Fizz Downtown Asheville, NC
Asheville turns tradition into community revival
Lydia Ham’s most recent studio set up in Owen Hall.
The Journey of B.F.A. painter Lydia Ham
Southern states becoming hub for Northeast migrants
Southern states becoming hub for Northeast migrants
On the table sits a laptop with Google Meet pulled up on it, a candle burning, "The Seven Year Slip" by Ashley Poston in paperback, a kindle and a cup of tea.
Readers dig deep into the taboos of romance while praising digital book clubs post Helene
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)
Impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville Botanical Gardens
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
Pop culture word search
Student involvement word search
A Holiday crossword
Autumn in Asheville crossword puzzle
UNC Asheville campus life trivia crossword
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
SOS UNCA: Episode 3
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Bianca Gragg operates her own private practice called Semillas Counseling.

Therapy in progress: therapists of color share experiences working in the mental health field

Jemima Malote, [email protected], Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2022
Data from the National Institute of Health breaks down the racial percentage of individuals with any mental illness who received services within the past year.

Local therapists push for diversity within their field

Jemima Malote, [email protected], Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2022
Calling for better campus transparency

Calling for better campus transparency

Jemima Malote, [email protected], Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2022
Plans for future active shooter trainings according to Meghan Harte Weyant's email to students.

Newly announced Public Safety Advisory Board met with hesitant optimism

Jemima Malote, [email protected], Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
A timeline of UNCA's conversations with the Social Sentinel program according to public documents.

Bulldogs under surveillance: emails show UNCA monitored students on social media

Jemima Malote, [email protected], Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2022

Students and faculty react to UNCA’s response to Tuesday night’s training

Jemima Malote, [email protected], Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2022
Sidewalk chalk protesting David Weldon, the director of emergency management.

UNCA host open forum to address Tuesday night’s student employee active shooter training

Jemima Malote, [email protected], Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2022
Demographic enrollment facts from UNC Ashevilles institutional facts web page.

Encouraging minority students to get loud

Jemima Malote, [email protected], Editor-in-Cheif
April 26, 2022
Ron Dumas, director of PILOT21 speaks to his team about the upcoming Change gala during a meeting in March.

PILOT 21 initiative seeks a sustainable approach to Food insecurity

Jemima Malote, [email protected], Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2022
Ashley Bowden, sophomore and transfer student from Indian River State College, and Dakota Estes, junior and transfer student from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, participate in the transfer student mural by painting a piece of the canvas.

[Photo] Transfer students seek more guidance at UNC Asheville

Lauren Boyle, [email protected], Arts & Features writer
March 29, 2022
Soren Pedersen, a state executive commity member for the Buncombe County Democratic party, asks Katie Dean questions about the political analytics of her campaign.

[Photo] Intimate conversations on policy with NC-11 congressional candidate Katie Dean

Celestine J. Epps, [email protected], Assistant Arts & Features Editor
March 28, 2022
UNCA ANON sheds mask

UNCA ANON sheds mask

Jemima Malote, [email protected], Editor-in-Cheif
February 2, 2022
COVID-19 cases during the spring 2022 semester have surpassed those of previous semesters.

Endemic or Pandemic: A look at future mandates

Jemima Malote, [email protected], Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2022
Photo by Austin Campbell Disaffiliated sorority's big and little stand against injustice.

Panhell: Disaffiliation of sorority sisters raises questions for Greek Life at UNCA

Jemima Malote
September 12, 2021
Photo by Xander Lord UNCA student Alex Castillo-Lai describes her experiences as an Asian women.

Asian women speak against their over sexualization

Jemima Malote
April 21, 2021
Photos Courtesy of Nick Loeb Jamie Kennedy beach: Larry Lader (right) , played by Jamie Kennedy, flaunts the progress of his organization while on a beach trip.

“Roe v. Wade” film fails to challenge or persuade

Jemima Malote
April 13, 2021
Photo provided by Evelyn Chiang

Understanding the history behind the rise of Asian hate

Jemima Malote
April 6, 2021
Junior Adam Wan confronts acts of racism aimed at his mixed identity.

Breaking the silence on Asian hate

Jemima Malote
March 29, 2021
Photo Provided by Julia Lynn Dylan Innes, founder of 80 Unlacey, released the band’s debut album last week.

Dylan Inness musical journey to Taste the Tide

Jemima Malote
March 22, 2021
Photo by Jemima Malote Noel Chavez finishes a tiring twelve hour shift at Aston Park Health Care Center.

Local health care workers recall their fight against COVID-19

Jemima Malote
March 17, 2021
Photo By Camryn Mickan Daniel Frisbee helps a student during his high school art class.

Pandemic inspires artists to create a production company

Jemima Malote
March 11, 2021
Photo by Giovanny Pleites-Hernandez Giovanny Pleites-Hernandez’s work includes exploring the level of representation afforded to Latinos by their representatives in Congress

The passing of Biden’s immigration bill remains uncertain

Jemima Malote
March 2, 2021
Daniel Blanco and his girlfriend, Daniela Sanchez, stand on his porch.

A hazy future remains for those living in the US without legal permission

Jemima Malote
February 22, 2021
Founder and Executive Director for the non-profit Welcome Home, Amarra Ghani (right), discusses volunteer opportunities.

Alumni share advice for graduating seniors

Jemima Malote
February 16, 2021
Photo by Julia Metz Organizer for BIPOC student art show, Karuna Li, poses for a photo outside of Rhoades Robinson Hall.

Stories through art: minority student artists given platform

Jemima Malote
February 8, 2021
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