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Student employees were handed t-shirts that read Highsmith Hero after the training.
Students and faculty react to UNCA’s response to Tuesday night’s training
Sidewalk chalk protesting David Weldon, the director of emergency management.
UNCA host open forum to address Tuesday night’s student employee active shooter training
This graph shows the average time to graduate at UNC Asheville has decreased within the past 12 years.
UNC Asheville time to graduate beats the average
A student studying alone in the lobby of an empty academic building.
Enrollment rates down across colleges
Co-president of the Menstrual Equity club Samantha Mazze, secretary and social media coordinator Theadora Welland and community outreach coordinator Lennon O’Hagan at the free STI/HIV testing event (left to right).
Know your status: UNCA gets tested for STIs/HIV
Junior Midfielder Brendan Herb takes a freekick in Queens territory.
Bulldogs suffer a heartbreaker at home to newcomer Queens, 3-0
A few Bulldog fans bark as the team plays on.
Students express mixed feelings when it comes to sports and school spirit
UNC Asheville’s swim and dive team look to make a splash this upcoming season.
UNC Asheville looks to pick up where they left off: setting records
Sophomore Conor Behan stretches out to reach the ball in the opposing penalty area.
Men’s soccer looks to surprise the Big South going into 2022 season
Lexi Cole just slips the ball past Queen’s blockers.
UNC Asheville Volleyball hosts Invitational; Drops two matches, wins one.
The cycle of Work, stress, Sleep is said to accompany feelings of burnout.
Burnt out? Me too. Let’s get through this together
The community bands together to protest the “Don’t say gay” bill.
The “Don’t Say Gay” bill: How homophobic legislations harm a younger generation
Demographic enrollment facts from UNC Ashevilles institutional facts web page.
Representation isn’t as important as you think it is
Statistics from the National Human Trafficking Hotline provide insight on reports and tips made each year.
A reminder that being a woman is scary
CBD and related products can be found in many dosages and forms, including chocolates, gummies and vape cartridges.
Why your health care worker may be vaping CBD
Demographic enrollment facts from UNC Ashevilles institutional facts web page.
Encouraging minority students to get loud
Crime statistics from the 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports at UNCA.
Transparency regarding recent events
Editorial: Rooting out Eurocentrism in Western media
Editorial: On Taking Accountability and Transparency
Editorial: On Vaccine Skepticism, Empathy and Respect
Blue Echo Radio Interviews Tucker Rule
Blue Echo Radio Interviews Tucker Rule
Boro rests after being rescued out of a tree.
Asheville tree top rescue unites cats stuck in trees with their owners
Black students share their experiences with racism at UNC Asheville
Black students share their experiences with racism at UNC Asheville
Marriage counselors, Johnny and Robin Hughes, laugh in his office.
COVID didn’t actually do the wedding industry dirty
An overlook of the Blue Ridge parkway.
Captivating Asheville: Peering Behind the Lens
Senior Spotlight: UNCA Swim & Dive team
Gerry Wubben visits Owen Hall art gallery
Gerry Wubben visits Owen Hall art gallery
Better latte than never: building renovation in the River Arts District
Better latte than never: building renovation in the River Arts District
Senoir Spotlight: Cross Country team
Senoir Spotlight: Cross Country team
House Fire in the River Arts District
House Fire in the River Arts District
UNC Asheville’s Starting XI.
UNC Asheville takes on Belmont University in “Be the Match” game
The UNCA alumni serenading the student audience.
Serotina brings their all to Blue Echo takeover
UNC Asheville womens cross country freshman Sophie Lundin runs around a corner at the Covered Bridge Open on Sept. 2.
UNC Asheville cross country team compete in the Covered Bridge Open
Lexi Cole just slips the ball past Queen’s blockers.
UNC Asheville Volleyball hosts Invitational; Drops two matches, wins one.
UNC Asheville mens cross country juniors and distance runners, Adam Hessler, Jackson Core and Dylan Major line up to run.
UNC Asheville cross country team preps for upcoming season
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Whats happening?
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: What’s happening?
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: A New Direction
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: A New Direction
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar | Shiasia’s Hair Special
Graphic by Aaron Mathey
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Cultural Appropriation
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Gender and Sexuality
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Gender and Sexuality
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Students and faculty react to UNCA’s response to Tuesday night’s training

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

September 22, 2022
Demographic enrollment facts from UNC Ashevilles institutional facts web page.

Encouraging minority students to get loud

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

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

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

March 28, 2022
UNCA ANON sheds mask

UNCA ANON sheds mask

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

January 25, 2022
Photo by Austin Campbell Disaffiliated sororitys big and little stand against injustice.

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

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

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

April 13, 2021
Photo provided by Evelyn Chiang

Understanding the history behind the rise of Asian hate

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

Breaking the silence on Asian hate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 8, 2021
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