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Students protest ICE in front of Highsmith Student Union
Student concerns raised over lack of university communication regarding ICE protocol
Senior Homecoming Royalty Sarah Booth poses for her homecoming campaign.
UNC Asheville kicks off homecoming week with royal court announcement
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
Brian and Cameron Santana's "A Murder on Campus" on Olson's memorial bench
“A Murder on Campus” author hopes new release will inspire further investigation into Virginia Olson’s cold case
The Asheville community leaves notes for the newly-excavated UNCA-owned urban forest.
Five Points community unites to preserve UNCA’s urban forest through development concerns
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
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
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
Abigail Cutler conquers and wins CATAN Seafarers with her family.
Catan: The greatest board game of all time
The Blue Banner's Best New Songs of the Week: January 24
The Blue Banner’s Best New Songs of the Week: January 24
Students meet with future employers at the Career and Internship Fair in the Blue Ridge Room.
Career fair connects students with future opportunities
Senior Homecoming Royalty Sarah Booth poses for her homecoming campaign.
UNC Asheville kicks off homecoming week with royal court announcement
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
Walking path to the Ridges residence halls
The Return: Coming back to campus post-hurricane and the weight that comes with it
Gamers' Haunt entrance opens for new and returning customers.
Asheville Magic store owner finds comfort in community
The Best Trivia Game In Town at Well Played Board Game Cafe
Exploring the TikTok Ban with Magnify
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
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
Best dressed at UNC Asheville: Cameryn Shochet
Sci-Fi Movie & TV Characters Crossword
Pop culture word search
Student involvement word search
A Holiday crossword
Autumn in Asheville crossword puzzle
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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Chelsea Wolfe singing her opening song.

Chelsea Wolfe, Divide and Dissolve rock out at the Orange Peel

Jernigan Neighbors, Arts & Features Editor, [email protected]
March 21, 2024

Holiday Highlights: Warren Haynes and the 32nd annual Christmas jam

Jernigan Neighbors, Arts & Features Editor
December 21, 2023
An image of the Moth Queen Botanica.

The Moth Queen opens shop doors in River Arts District

Jernigan Neighbors, Arts & Features Editor
November 14, 2023
A three dimensional shot of Menashe playing their guitar.

Frankie and the Witch Fingers rock out at The Grey Eagle

Jernigan Neighbors, Arts & Features Editor
November 8, 2023
The inside of Asheville Brewing Company’s North location.

Local brewery animates Asheville through film and food

Jernigan Neighbors, [email protected], Arts and Features Editor
February 21, 2023
A staff picture of the people behind Emote.

The Story of Emote

Jernigan Neighbors, [email protected], Arts and Features Editor
February 10, 2023
An exhibit sightseer looking at the work behind the film Dinosaur.

Pencils to Pixels showcase brings excitement to new media department

Jernigan Neighbors, [email protected], Arts and Features Editor
February 3, 2023
Eris Jenkins tidying up while Sierra Gray works register at Raven and Crone.

An enlightenment of Witchcraft in Asheville

Jernigan Neighbors, Arts & Features Editor
January 25, 2023
Flyer provided by Chantal Fortin regarding the monthly fresh produce market.

Combating food scarcity for college students

Jernigan Neighbors, News Writer
November 11, 2022
Eugene Mirman standing in a lake.

Comedian, Eugene Mirman, soon to be sparking laughter in Asheville

Jernigan Neighbors, [email protected], News Writer
November 9, 2022
Hadden pictured strumming their guitar during the Live at Lunch performance.

UNCA student band Sender performs at Live at Lunch

Jernigan Neighbors, [email protected], News Writer
October 20, 2022
Hadden shredding at Reed Plaza.

Whitlow and Pestana playing along to a Sender song.

Whitlow locked into their kit during the band’s performance.

The band’s pianist playing a tune on the keyboard.

The UNC Asheville instrumentalists having fun playing a funky groove at Reed Plaza.

Brozowski playing their keyboard.

Hadden playing a Sender original alongside fellow members.

Sender band members, Whitlow and Pestana, playing to the band’s tune.

Brozowski captured smoothly playing the keys.

Eli Whitlow percussed during a Sender original.

Eli Whitlow, on drums, and Ivo Pestana, on bass, play for the audience one of the band’s original songs, Pitchfork.

Isaac Hadden shreds guitar during a solo performance in one of the quartet’s final songs.

Nicole Lund singing passionately during the band’s set.

Asheville Band Graces Listener’s Ears with New Album Release

Jernigan Neighbors, [email protected], News Writer
September 26, 2022
The UNCA alumni serenading the student audience.

Serotina brings their all to Blue Echo takeover

Jernigan Neighbors, News Writer, [email protected]
September 18, 2022
A close up of Seehorn jamming on the guitar along with Whitlow on the drums.

Charlie Seehorn shreds the guitar alongside Ivo Pestana.

Blount looks into the audience while singing.

The band’s former guitarist, Wright, brings a new sound to the band playing the keys for the second time in a live set.

Serotina’s lead singer and lyricist, Kass Blount belting an original melody.

Eli Whitlow and Baron Wright grooving to a Serotina original.

Ivo Pestana strumming their bass.

Ivo Pestana shredding their bass during the third song of the evening.

Kass Blount watching fellow bandmate Baron Wright play the piano.

The band's bassist and guitarist strumming along to the band’s second song of the evening.

Eli Whitlow playing the drums.

Kass Blount singing alongside Ivo Pestana and Eli Whitlow.

Charlie Seehorn, Eli Whitlow, Ivo Pestana, and Baron Wright play their opening song.

Kass Blount shares a laugh with her band after talking to the audience about their love for Bojangles.

Ivo Pestana and Eli Whitlow playing the band’s first song of the night.

Zaiger Hall houses the political science department.

How Political Science fits in a Liberal Arts School

Jernigan Neighbors, [email protected], News Writer
September 9, 2022
A list of local resources offering inclusive health care.

UNCA and Asheville clinics priortize inclusive healthcare

Jernigan Neighbors, [email protected], News Writer
September 4, 2022
An overlook of the Blue Ridge parkway.

Captivating Asheville: Peering Behind the Lens

Jernigan Neighbors, [email protected], News Writer
August 27, 2022
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