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Sign promoting music video for “Reminisce (Good Ol’ Days)” by Eaze Dogg at Sovereign Kava.
Rapper Eaze Dogg premieres ‘Reminisce (Good Ol’ Days)’ music video at Sovereign Kava
UNCA banner on quad.
New vice chancellor of admissions gives insight on Access Asheville program
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.
UNCA community says more should be done for Indigenous students
The destruction pictured is a result of one of the pipe malfunctions within Ponder.
Sleeping areas turned into swimming pools in Ponder hall
An image of the Moth Queen Botanica.
The Moth Queen opens shop doors in River Arts District
UAB Guard Eric Gaines shoots three-pointer in the corner.
Clemson squeaks by UAB 77-76 after PJ Hall pours in 27 points
Maryland Forward Julian Reese boxes out Davidson Guard Reed Bailey.
Durkin hits game winner as Davidson upsets Maryland
Sunset at Bank of America Stadium during the Colts-Panthers game.
An away fan’s experience at a Carolina Panthers game
UNCA Womens Golf team poses for photo.
UNC Asheville works to level up their athletic programs
Morgan Couglen preparing for a backwards or inwards dive.
UNCA Swim and Dive to host intrasquad meet
Protesters holding signs on Montford Avenue above Interstate 240.
Asheville community responds to Israel-Gaza conflict, amidst rising violence and casualties
Overview of ‘Goodwill Bins’, a wholesale thrift store on Patton Avenue.
Eco-shopping: Quality versus Quantity
Two-way grading: The role and dilemma of student feedback
Two-way grading: The role and dilemma of student feedback
Holocaust Permanent Exhibition in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C.
Dear Mama, It Makes Sense Now
The cycle of Work, stress, Sleep is said to accompany feelings of burnout.
Burnt out? Me too. Let’s get through this together
Mural outside of Grail Movie House in Asheville, North Carolina.
River Arts cinema reignites passion for moviegoers in Asheville
Sign promoting music video for “Reminisce (Good Ol’ Days)” by Eaze Dogg at Sovereign Kava.
Rapper Eaze Dogg premieres ‘Reminisce (Good Ol’ Days)’ music video at Sovereign Kava
A photo of Melinda Raines Tarot Cards
Spirituality skeptic experiences a tarot card reading for the first time
The band sits with Reaves to watch him perform small disappearing acts with his bowl of fries.
Looking behind the scenes of Porcelain Parrot
An image of the Moth Queen Botanica.
The Moth Queen opens shop doors in River Arts District
define (life)
Barbie Movie Q&A
Questions on the Quad Episode 9: Welcome Back!
Sneaker Culture in Asheville
Sneaker Culture in Asheville
UNCA Students and Staff walkout to protest against N.C. House Bills
UNCA Students and Staff walkout to protest against N.C. House Bills
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
Oliver Pierce passionately sings as he’s accompanied by Middleton and Ahogado.
Genre bending “disco punk” group, Jive Talk shakes things up at The Salvage Station
Dubie hums into the mic and plays a calm, soulful chord progression.
Opening act for Noah Gundersen, Casey Dubie makes an impression at The Grey Eagle
Oct.4th, 2023 – Crossword
Oct. 2, 2023 – Quiz
Monday Sep. 4th, 2023 – Crossword
Monday Aug. 28, 2023 – Crossword
Monday Apr. 3rd, 2023 – Crossword
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Whats 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
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar | Shiasia’s Hair Special
Graphic by Aaron Mathey
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Cultural Appropriation
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Gender and Sexuality
Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: Gender and Sexuality
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The Student Voice of UNC Asheville
All content by Joshua Staley
A Pokémon spotted in the wild, by Highsmith, enjoying their lunch.

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

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.

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

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

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

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various signs around the park displaying HHN.

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The Pumpkin Lord welcomes those that enter Universal.

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

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A witch attempts to put a spell on attendees.

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This devil looks to drag attendees to hell.

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

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

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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 Governors 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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