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UNCA Students leaving Zagier Hall
Young people in the United States and Europe disengage from voting
Logan Deaver researches candidates for the upcoming presidential election.
College students don’t go to the polls anymore because they don’t care
The wildfire smoke looming over UNC Asheville's campus.
Asheville asthmatics are apathetic toward smoke from Canada and pacific northwest
The empty theatre in the Belk building.
UNC Asheville staff and students left uneasy as chancellor cuts drama program
Students and faculty walk around the student involvement fair on Aug 27 to learn about different organizations on campus
Students find community through clubs at UNC Asheville
(Horse) Racing to the top
League of Legends terminology.
UNCA League of Legends takes first in stunning finals match against HPU
From passion to professional play: How a UNCA League of Legends MVP hit their stride
Mass communication students visit Charlotte to watch Hornets game
Mass communication students visit Charlotte to watch Hornets game
Separating the athletics from the athlete and finding happiness outside your sport
Separating the athletics from the athlete and finding happiness outside your sport
UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly Van Noort and Interim Provost Herman Holt discontinue diversity hiring program, causing faculty to respond with petition
UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly Van Noort and Interim Provost Herman Holt discontinue diversity hiring program, causing faculty to respond with petition
A student’s perspective on traveling and concerts
Five books that will fill the A Court of Thorns and Roses-sized void in your soul
Five books that will fill the A Court of Thorns and Roses-sized void in your soul
Helldivers II: A childhood dream
Graphic by Sarah Booth.
Blue Banner budget crisis survey gathers ranged student responses regarding cuts
UNC Asheville fashion spotlight
"A Murder on Campus" author, Brian Santana.
Virginia Olson murder subject of upcoming book by UNC Asheville alumnus
Holland Rinaldi and Ellie Toth study in the Ramsey Library at UNCA.
Humanities courses provide critical thinking skills despite misconceptions
UNC Asheville students and instructors distraught over the future of liberal arts following budget deficit
UNC Asheville students and instructors distraught over the future of liberal arts following budget deficit
The Village of Saunook Overlook is on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a central location in WNC.
Literature find its place in WNC with the help of writers and educators
An Inside Look at the UNCA Ceramics Department
Questions on the Quad: Episode 10
define (life)
Barbie Movie Q&A
Questions on the Quad Episode 9: Welcome Back!
Photography around Asheville
UNC Asheville fashion spotlight
UNC Asheville fashion spotlight
UNC Asheville fashion spotlight
Holiday Highlights: Warren Haynes and the 32nd annual Christmas jam
Autumn in Asheville crossword puzzle
UNC Asheville campus life trivia crossword
UNCA Asheville Trivia Crossword
Summer Wordsearch
UNCA Mass Comm faculty and Staff crossword
SOS UNCA: Episode 3
SOS UNCA: Episode 2
See our students UNC Asheville: Episode 1
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: What's 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
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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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