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UNCA students share experiences on Grindr
UNCA students share experiences on Grindr
Senate Bill 49, as well as House Bills 187 and 43 may threaten the comfort of LGBTQ+ youth in North Carolina.
Trans student and president of the Republican club discuss recent restrictive legislation in NC
UNCA Junior Madyson Gold.
UNCA Junior Madyson Gold named to All-Conference golf team
The UNCA Management and Accountancy department is undergoing a name change. Photograph by Will Rhodarmer
Management and accountancy department undergoes name change
Pictured: Xander Lord, Dana Steward, Sawyer Serdula, Walker Lezotte, Seth Maile, Luke Beijer and Jane Turlington with their short film Betrayal.
Student Creative Activity and Research Forum holds showcase for outstanding achievement
UNCA Junior Madyson Gold.
UNCA Junior Madyson Gold named to All-Conference golf team
Senior guard Mike Bothwell celebrates the Paladins 88-79 win over Chattanooga. With this win Furman earns their first NCAA tournament bid since 1980.
Furman wins Southern Conference Championship rematch, advances to first NCAA Tournament since 1980
The Bulldogs secure their spot in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. This will be UNC Asheville’s fifth appearance in 20 years.
Jones scores 24, UNC-Asheville advances to the NCAA Tournament
Head coach Mike Morrell looks up at the scoreboard while talking with senior guard Caleb Burgess.
Top-seeded Bulldogs prepare for 2023 Big South conference tournament
Senior guard Alex Cardwell gets prepared to guard Gardner Webb’s D.Q. Nicholas.
Men’s Basketball crowned Big South regular season champions for the first time since 2018
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
The community bands together to protest the “Don’t say gay” bill.
The “Don’t Say Gay” bill: How homophobic legislations harm a younger generation
UNC Asheville is kicking off the spring semester as students acclimate to returning to campus.
Welcome back Bulldogs!
A study by USC Annenberg reveals some shocking statistics about Asian representation within cinema.
Trying to find myself on TV and why I’ve never been a reader
Calling for better campus transparency
Calling for better campus transparency
Demographic enrollment facts from UNC Ashevilles institutional facts web page.
Encouraging minority students to get loud
Crime statistics from the 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports at UNCA.
Transparency regarding recent events
Brainstorm founder Eric Hunt throwing down a nollie flip somewhere in the Asheville mountains.
Local business owner Eric Hunt pushes philanthropy through skateboarding
Graphic by Cody Ferguson.
Students prepare for exams as the year closes
Kai Tilly’s rendition of Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam,” with Call of Duty characters Soap and Ghost. Done on Procreate.
North Carolina students showcase their unique talents and share what motivates them
Infographic by Cassidy ONeil.
UNCA students lack of partying affects their spirit and studies
No. 6 seed Kentucky and No. 3 seed Kansas State prepare to tip-off their round of 32 matchup in Greensboro, N.C.
What it’s like witnessing the atmosphere of March Madness in person
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
Behind The Scenes of an ESPN+ Broadcast
Behind The Scenes of an ESPN+ Broadcast
Unlock Your Writing Potential: UNC Asheville Writing Center
Unlock Your Writing Potential: UNC Asheville Writing Center
K!NG SH!T Interviews (Pt. 3 WILL POUNDER)
K!NG SH!T Interviews (Pt. 3 WILL POUNDER)
The north side of the White House
Student perspective on the Career Trek to D.C.
“All Ears” by Noah Styles made from clay and found objects.
Artists of WNC share what inspires, motivates and discourages them
The castle at the center of Magic Kingdom
Disney as an adult and revisiting old trips
Senior guard Mike Bothwell celebrates the Paladins 88-79 win over Chattanooga. With this win Furman earns their first NCAA tournament bid since 1980.
Furman wins Southern Conference Championship rematch, advances to first NCAA Tournament since 1980
The Bulldogs secure their spot in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. This will be UNC Asheville’s fifth appearance in 20 years.
Jones scores 24, UNC-Asheville advances to the NCAA Tournament
Monday, Apr. 3rd, 2023 – Crossword
Monday Mar. 20th, 2023 – Basketball
Monday Feb. 27th, 2023
Monday Feb. 20th, 2023 Crossword – Asheville
Monday Feb. 13th, 2023 – Valentine’s Day
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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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
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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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