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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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All content by Kevin McCall

Food insecurity remains a large threat to college students

Kevin McCall, Newswriting Editor
February 24, 2022
Photo by Kevin McCall. Benjamin Freeman, Eliana Franklin and Belle Kozubowski at a tabling event for ASHE to recruit new members.

UNC Asheville’s oldest environmental group looks for new members

Kevin McCall
December 5, 2021
Photo by Kevin McCall Ron Dumas hopes to see BSA grow larger in the future.

UNCA Black Student Association offers members inclusivity and a sense of community

Kevin McCall 
December 5, 2021
Photo by Kevin McCall Lindsey Nystrom shows off a bracelet branded with the name UNCA Divest

UNCA Divest advocate for eradication of fossil fuel investments

Kevin McCall 
November 14, 2021
Photo by Kevin McCall Live music being played at the Hallowgreen event

Hallowgreen embraces eco-friendly policies while providing students spooky holiday fun

Kevin McCall and Aaron Mathey
October 31, 2021
Photo by Kevin McCall Maria Gepi’s involvement with Prospanica stretches back to its beginnings

Prospanica advocates for social justice for Hispanic communities

Kevin McCall
October 24, 2021
Photo by Kevin McCall Thomas Young, Jonah Gorenstein, Olivia Honaker and Carson Parmenter gather food for the homeless community in Asheville.

Feeding the Homeless club calls for action to help homeless community

Kevin McCall
October 24, 2021
Photo by Kevin McCall Hillel officer Jonah Gorenstein finds strength in Hillel’s community.

Jewish community at UNCA finds strength in small numbers

Kevin McCall
October 24, 2021
Photographed by Kevin McCall Wu Tuam Elijah Lo, a newer member, enjoys the community ASIA has built.

ASIA club celebrates diversity by building strong community

Kevin McCall
October 17, 2021
Photographed by Kevin McCall

Sunrise protesters call out Madison Cawthorn’s response to flood victims

Kevin McCall
October 17, 2021
Photo by Kevin McCall Super Smash Bros. Club members meet every week to play the fighting game.

UNCA Super Smash Bros. Club takes precautions to remain in-person

Kevin McCall
September 21, 2021
Trainer Maddy Winer with her dog Jeter attend the therapy dog event at UNCA.

Therapy dogs give UNCA students a stress-free environment

Kevin McCall 
September 12, 2021
Ariel Akuneme, Sophie Ross, Sarah Bradley and David Mayeux at Cafeteria Catholic.

UNCA Catholic group spearheads inclusivity

Kevin McCall 
September 5, 2021

UNCA Catholic group spearheads inclusivity

Kevin McCall 
September 5, 2021
Photographed by Kevin McCall Isa Klich attempts to recruit students at a tabling event for Sunrise.

Sunrise movement brings climate awareness to UNC Asheville

Kevin McCall
August 29, 2021
UNC Asheville staff and students offer insight on time management

UNC Asheville staff and students offer insight on time management

Kevin McCall
March 1, 2021
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