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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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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.

Eli Whitlow playing the drums.

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

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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