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Sign promoting music video for “Reminisce (Good Ol’ Days)” by Eaze Dogg at Sovereign Kava.
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UNCA banner on quad.
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The banners hung above Ramsey Library at UNC Asheville, including a banner representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These banners have since been taken down.
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An image of the Moth Queen Botanica.
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Sunset at Bank of America Stadium during the Colts-Panthers game.
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UNCA Womens Golf team poses for photo.
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Protesters holding signs on Montford Avenue above Interstate 240.
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Sign promoting music video for “Reminisce (Good Ol’ Days)” by Eaze Dogg at Sovereign Kava.
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A photo of Melinda Raines Tarot Cards
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The band sits with Reaves to watch him perform small disappearing acts with his bowl of fries.
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An image of the Moth Queen Botanica.
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Sneaker Culture in Asheville
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UNCA Students and Staff walkout to protest against N.C. House Bills
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Throwback Thursday: Local band ‘Socialist Anxiety’ rocks the DIY concert scene dressed as Marge Simpson
Chris Wood is illuminated from behind by the set lighting as he lays down a driving upright bass riff.
Folk rock group The Wood Brothers makes a stop at The Salvage Station
A three dimensional shot of Menashe playing their guitar.
Frankie and the Witch Fingers rock out at The Grey Eagle
Hazel Freeman’s favorite piece called “Make Yourself at Home.
UNC Asheville art and music students share their inspirations and prepare for exhibitions
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All content by Jernigan Neighbors
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.

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Whitlow and Pestana playing along to a Sender song.

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

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

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

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Brozowski playing their keyboard.

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Hadden playing a Sender original alongside fellow members.

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

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Brozowski captured smoothly playing the keys.

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Eli Whitlow percussed during a Sender original.

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

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

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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.

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Charlie Seehorn shreds the guitar alongside Ivo Pestana.

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Blount looks into the audience while singing.

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

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

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Eli Whitlow and Baron Wright grooving to a Serotina original.

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Ivo Pestana strumming their bass.

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

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Kass Blount watching fellow bandmate Baron Wright play the piano.

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

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Eli Whitlow playing the drums.

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Kass Blount singing alongside Ivo Pestana and Eli Whitlow.

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

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

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

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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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