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The Student Voice of UNC Asheville
Freshman senator George Johnson smiling for poster headshot.
Newly elected UNCA Freshman Senator George Johnson talks campaign, first SGA meeting and what’s to come
Career Closet popup in the Ramsey library 9/23/25.
The UNC Asheville Career Closet opens for students to find access to professional attire
Meet UNC Asheville’s student body president, Obianko Osaro.
Brooke Pedersen [second from the right] and Luis Reyes [right] hold banners during the Wrap The Woods event.
Students and community unite to “Wrap The Woods” in Save UNCA Woods event
Jason Perry speaks with a student after his speaking session.
UNC Asheville Alumnus Jason Perry returns to campus to prepare students for life after graduation
Estella Gajarsky Prado wearing a green ribbon at the women’s soccer mental health awareness game.
How training the mind is shaping athletes performance by breaking mental health stigma
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Jose Escalante-Justo assisting men’s soccer midfielder Xavier Alcantar with med ball throws.
UNC Asheville welcomes assistant strength and conditioning coach with new philosophies
UNC Asheville women’s soccer in a huddle before the start of the match against Davidson.
Going into non-conference play UNC Asheville women’s soccer seniors look towards their ultimate goal
Baylor Herlehy preparing an attack during match against North Carolina Central, Sept. 16.
The Justice Center, powerhouse of UNCA volleyball
SAAC president Avery Loeback and other SAAC representatives
UNC Asheville SAAC speaks out from the locker room to legislation
UNCA Students leaving Mullen & James Humanities Hall on Oct 1, 2025.
Stand in your beliefs, education and humanity
UNCA flagpole in quad during sunset.
How free are we? Commentary on our right to free speech
Albums of the summer graphic
Best Albums of Summer 2025 (Part 1)
Albums of the Week: September 8-15
Albums of the Week: September 8-15
Kpop Demon Hunters Poster
Art, heart and KPop make for a global phenomenon and animated legend
Brandon Fernandez enters the stage on his motorcycle stunt bike, ready to start the performance.
Life in the ring: family, comedy, and the Globe of Death
Local fresh produce, baked goods and musical performances at the North Tailgate Farmer’s Market
Indicative sign of the blood drive in Highsmith Student Union, UNC Asheville.
Blood donation on campus: good but not enough
Finest Deli outside seating with student Emmie Galloway.
Finest Deli providing affordable food and an everyday hangout spot for students
A peek inside the If These Trees Could Talk installation on the third floor of Owen Hall, UNCA.
If These Trees Could Talk: Inside the minds behind the New Media department and STEAM Studio collaboration
Snails Don’t Pay Car Insurance
Meet UNC Asheville’s student body president, Obianko Osaro.
Toaster Studel Days
Comic: Good News Weekly with Elliot Myus
An Introduction to Music Technology Student Aaron Higgins
The NC Mountain State Fair honors western NC with thrilling entertainment and sweet local treats
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
Western North Carolina regional trivia
American History Crossword
’90s Girl Bands Crossword
Women in Entertainment Crossword
Banned Books 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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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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