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Customer receives a measles vaccine at CVS
Religion continues to influence vaccination decisions
Students gather in solidarity at Reed Plaza with pride flags on March 31 to protest an anti-abortion event occurring the same night.
UNC Asheville students host and attend a pride event in opposition to anti-abortion protests on campus
Damage by Hurricane Helene in Asheville
How Hurricane Helene deepens our understanding of climate change
The Mu Eta Chapter of Sigma Nu and Alpha Sigma Phi table for Women’s History event
Women’s History Tabling marks the start of Greek Week at UNC Asheville
Camryn Turner (Garden Manager) and Isabella Bascom (Project Coordinator) as UNCA pop-up free store
Free Store pop-up brings awareness to UNC Asheville student environmental center
Head coach Matt Frost engages tennis players
Tennis team chases another title, one match at a time
The UNCA Men's Basketball team huddles up around the coaches mid-game to figure out the next play.
NCAA considers extending competition eligibility to five seasons for UNCA athletes and beyond
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
Inhaler rocks a sold-out Orange Peel show with memorable alt-rock songs
Inhaler rocks a sold-out Orange Peel show with memorable alt-rock songs
Unlock holistic wellness: how yoga and acupuncture harmonize mind, body and emotions for optimal health
Unlock holistic wellness: how yoga and acupuncture harmonize mind, body and emotions for optimal 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
Stephanie O'Brien instantly creates impressive visuals using OpenAI’s Sora and its cutting-edge text-to-video technology
UNC Asheville professors grapple with AI’s role in the classroom
"Live at Lunch" returns to the UNC Asheville quad.
“Live at Lunch” returns to UNC Asheville just in time for spring
Students gather in Highsmith Student Union to create flower bouquets to celebrate the spring equinox.
UNC Asheville hosts first ever on campus spring equinox celebration
Katie Eastridge prepares to paddle board.
From paddle boards to survival rafts
Students get dinner at Brown Hall.
Canola oil: fuel for machines and lunch for people
Palestine Protest with the B.B.C.
UNCA takes on the N.C. College Media Conference
Asheville 2025 Mardi Gras Parade
Investigating Eastern Hemlock Damage with Brayden “Bee” Giffin
The Best Trivia Game In Town at Well Played Board Game Cafe
Drama Club Photo Gallery
Sunrise and Rainbow Light Photo Gallery
Assembly Required Toy Exposition
A glance at Save UNCA Woods
Exploring the Hendersonville Fairy Trail
’90s Girl Bands Crossword
Women in Entertainment Crossword
Banned Books Crossword
Sci-Fi Movie & TV Characters Crossword
Pop culture word search
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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Healthy aging starts now: how staying active can help prevent falls later in life

Joshua Staley, News Editor, [email protected]
December 10, 2024
Talk... to a healthcare provider, pharmacist, family and friends. Exercise... to improve your balance and strength. Act... to get your eyes, ears and feet checked annually. Make... your home safer.

Standing Strong NC: an interview with Ellen Bailey, co-chair of the NC Falls Prevention Coalition

Joshua Staley, News Editor, [email protected] 
December 4, 2024

Autumn-loving bulldogs appreciate Fall foliage across the country

Joshua Staley and Sarah Booth
November 4, 2024
The UNC Asheville quad after a light dusting of snow and rain on Jan. 19.

Snow falls on Asheville, except it doesn’t

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News Editor
February 8, 2024
Graphic by Joshua Staley.

Welcome Back Bulldogs

Joshua Staley, News Editor, [email protected]
February 1, 2024
A Pokémon spotted in the wild, by Highsmith, enjoying their lunch.

[Photo] UNC Asheville students haunt the campus in style this Halloween

Sydney Mason, Joshua Staley, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
October 31, 2023
Composting bin at the Highsmith Grotto.

UNC Asheville loses its composting program

Addison Wright and Joshua Staley
September 21, 2023
Welcoming back the Bulldogs

Welcoming back the Bulldogs

Joshua Staley, Co-Editor-in-Chief, [email protected]
August 31, 2023
UNC Asheville senior Sebastian Cothran, now Haywood County’s tax collector-elect.

UNC Asheville student supplants Democratic incumbent for tax collector

Joshua Staley, [email protected], Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
various signs around the park displaying HHN.

Bulldogs off the leash: halloween horror nights delights with frights

Joshua Staley, [email protected], Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
A scare actor waits patiently for their prey.

Mel’s “Die-In”, where the food’s to die for.

Universal’s legendary monsters clash inside the Legends Collide haunted house.

Several brave souls wait to catch the subway for the Descendants of Destruction haunted house.

various signs around the park displaying HHN.

The Pumpkin Lord welcomes those that enter Universal.

The Creature From the Black Lagoon relaxes as it welcomes travelers into the Dead Coconut, a lounge bar at Universal.

A witch attempts to put a spell on attendees.

This devil looks to drag attendees to hell.

A teleportation pod prop from the movie The Fly, by David Cronenberg, starring Jeff Goldblum.

Enter the 1950’s home of the future with Bugs: Eaten Alive, a haunted house at HHN.

Senior Corey McVay works with Career Peer Molly Newburger.

A look into the role student employees play at UNC Asheville

Joshua Staley, [email protected], Assistant News Editor
April 5, 2022
Mathias Farley completes a problem while Dr. Christine Boone surveys his solution.

UNC Asheville’s music department keeps on rocking through the pandemic

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News writer
March 21, 2022
Lisa Wilcocks and rally organizer William Najger showing support for Ukraine.

Staff and students weigh in on the war between Russia and Ukraine

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News writer
March 7, 2022
Atmospheric Sciences Professor Christopher Hennon working from his office in Rhodes Robinson Hall.

Students and faculty weigh in on UNC Asheville’s changing mask mandate

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News writer
March 2, 2022
Exercise can be a great self care strategy for relieving stress.

Dealing with depression and anxiety at UNC Asheville

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News writer
February 22, 2022
Student Affairs Case Manager Co-Kima Hines works in the Governor's Hall housing office.

Reshaping New Year’s resolutions into more achievable goals

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News Writer
February 17, 2022
Asheville artist Braethun Bharathae-Lane enjoying a sunny day with Ruby.

NFTs and what they mean for the Asheville art scene

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News writer
February 7, 2022
Students and teachers connect via Zoom.

Instructor implements controversial mandate involving Zoom cameras

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News writer
January 31, 2022
Students make the most of a sunny day on campus as they move from one class to another.

A return to normalcy as students begin to attend in-person classes

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News writer
January 25, 2022
Photo by Joshua Staley Rocky the Bulldog welcomes students to Chestnut Hall

UNC Asheville works through rising omicron cases

Joshua Staley, [email protected], News writer
January 17, 2022
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