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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
Community members gather along Broadway with signs to gain the attention of the cars passing by.
UNCA explores options for urban forest, sparking community concerns
Firestorm employee Glenn Coco holds “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas, a commonly banned and challenged book about racism. 
The rise in book bans raises fears of suppressed voices for educators
UNC Asheville's 2025 Homecoming court poses with their crowned royal family.
Homecoming court family results skewed at the gender line
Ramsey Library stands tall on the UNC Asheville campus amidst DEI removal across the UNC schooling systems.
Sudden removal of DEI in UNCA curriculum causes concerns among staff and students
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
"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
UNCA Alumnus Bill Punshon’s river before and after Hurricane Helene
RiverLink assists UNCA alumnus in restoring their land post-Helene
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
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Senior guard Tajion Jones celebrates a three.

[Photo] Top-seeded Bulldogs prepare for 2023 Big South conference tournament

Jake Wilson, Sports Writer, [email protected]
February 28, 2023
Senior guard Alex Cardwell gets prepared to guard Gardner Webb’s D.Q. Nicholas.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball crowned Big South regular season champions for the first time since 2018

Jake Wilson, Sports Writer, [email protected]
February 20, 2023
Bulldogs senior forward Doc Battle goes up for a contested lay-up.

[Photo] Bulldogs defeat Winthrop for the first time in two years

Jake Wilson, Sports Writer, [email protected]
February 9, 2023
Pember looking to score.

[Photo] Pember breaks school scoring record, Bulldogs extend win-streak to seven

Jake Wilson, Sports Writer
January 26, 2023

[Video] Men’s basketball defeats Longwood in first nationally televised home game

Jake Wilson, [email protected], Sports Writer
January 13, 2023
Infielder Cameron Johnson gears up at the plate.

[Photo] Student-athletes look to end stigma around mental health

Jared Feinberg, [email protected], Sports Writer
November 21, 2022
Junior Gaurd Jamon Battle goes airborne during pregame workouts.

UNC Asheville Men’s Basketball team records first 2-0 start since 2008

Seth Maile, [email protected], Staff photographer
November 15, 2022
Freshman Millie Brown brings the ball up the court as the second quarter approaches.

UNC Asheville Women’s Basketball team picked up where they left off with impressive 79-25 victory over Converse.

Seth Maile, [email protected], Staff photographer
November 9, 2022
The UNC Asheville Women’s Basketball team huddle at halfcourt after their season opening 79-25 victory over Converse on Nov 7.

Senior Transfer Jamaya Banks passes the ball from the top of the key as the fourth quarter comes to a close.

Junior Transfer Dakota McCaughan stares down a converse defender as she brings the ball up court late in the fourth quarter.

Senior Faith Adams hyped as she makes a three-pointer along with being fouled. She would go on to convert the four-point play.

Sophomore Jordanyia Ivie celebrates with teammate Mallory Bruce after Bruce scores an and-one basket late in the second quarter.

The Bulldogs starting lineup reenters the court after the first quarter ends, leading 21-7.

Junior Abigial Wilson attempts a three pointer early in the first quarter.

Junior Abigail Wilson rises up for the tip-off against the Converse Center.

( from left to right) - Sophomores Jordanyia Ivie and Mallory Bruce sit with Redshirt Junior McKinley Brooks-Sumpter and Senior Faith Adams just before the announcement of starting lineups.

The UNC Asheville Women’s Basketball team huddle before their match against the Converse Cavaliers on Nov 7.

Redshirt Junior McKinley Brooks-Sumpter takes a jump shot during warmups.

The P12 parking lot fills with cars during the peek hours of the day.

[Photo] Ridges parking deck opens, easing parking tensions

October 27, 2022
The UNC Asheville Swim & Dive team huddle before their meet against the East Carolina Pirates on October 1st.

The Bulldogs pose for a team photo after coming away victorious against ECU.

Senior Delaney Carlton on the block before the 100-yard free, which she also won, with a time of 51.41.

Senior Delaney Carlton before the 50-yard free, which she won with a time of 23.42.

Junior Abby Parks and Freshman Anna Marcotti celebrate in the pool after UNC Asheville took the lead late in the meet.

Sophomore Chloe McDonald on the last lap of the 100-yard fly, which she won with a time of 57.46.

Senior Andrew Rossetti dribbles the ball down the sideline during a match against Winthrop, his first match back after his injury in the 2021 season.

[Photo] Student-athletes discuss their experiences of fall break

Jared Feinberg, Sports Writer, [email protected]
October 19, 2022

Questions on the Quad: School spirit

Walker Lezotte and Seth Maile
October 19, 2022
Senior Delaney Carlton on the block before the 100-yard free, which she also won, with a time of 51.41.

[Photo] Bulldogs dive into the new season with a victory vs. East Carolina University

Jared Feinberg, Sports Writer, [email protected]
October 12, 2022

Questions On the Quad: episode 2

Seth Maile and Walker Lezotte
October 5, 2022
Banner staff members speak with Meghan Harte Weyant about her email regarding crisis care.

[Photo] UNCA administration explains measures to be taken concerning welfare of students

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Arts and Features Writer
October 4, 2022
Meghan Harte Weyant, UNC Asheville’s vice chancellor of student affairs, clarifies the intentions behind an email sent to faculty on Sept. 12.

[Photo] UNCA police and student affairs department address concerns about police involvement in mental health crises

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Arts and Features Writer
October 4, 2022

Questions on the Quad: Student plans for Fall break

Seth Maile and Walker Lezotte
September 29, 2022
UNC Asheville’s Starting XI.

UNC Asheville takes on Belmont University in “Be the Match” game

Seth Maile, [email protected], Photographer
September 20, 2022
Junior Midfielder Brendan Herb takes a freekick just outside Belmont’s 18-yard box.

Sam Pitts-Eckersall beats a defender and advances upfield.

Forward A.J Devio as rain began to fall.

Head Coach Mick Giardano encourages his players in the 2nd half.

Senior Dominic Miller dribbles the ball upfield.

Bulldogs celebrate Sam Presser’s goal.

Redshirt Freshman Sam Presser celebrates scoring his first goal of the season putting the Bulldogs ahead early.

Senior A.J Devio crosses the ball into the box.

Defender Dylan Thompson clearing the ball off the back line.

Graduate student Sami Killiman passes the ball away.

Junior and Captain Conor Behan trails a Belmont attacker early in the 1st half.

Head Coach Mick Giardano during pre-match preparations.

Freshman Sam Pitts-Eckersall and teammates during the playing of the National Anthem.

The team heads out of the locker room led by starting goalkeeper Ian Mcgill.

Head Referee Steven Faria moments before kickoff.

Zaiger Hall houses the political science department.

[Photo] How Political Science fits in a Liberal Arts School

Jernigan Neighbors, [email protected], News Writer
September 9, 2022
Parking signs across campus show designations for each lot.

[Photo] Parking tensions high at UNCA

Hayden Bailey, [email protected], Arts & Features Writer
September 6, 2022
Sophomore Conor Behan stretches out to reach the ball in the opposing penalty area.

[Photo] Men’s soccer looks to surprise the Big South going into 2022 season

Jared Feinberg, Sports Writer [email protected]
August 31, 2022
Lexi Cole just slips the ball past Queen’s blockers.

UNC Asheville Volleyball hosts Invitational; Drops two matches, wins one.

Seth Maile, [email protected], Photographer
August 30, 2022
Bulldogs celebrate taking the lead.

Women’s soccer meets promising start to season

Seth Maile, Photography, [email protected]
August 22, 2022
Fans in attendance for Sunday's Exhibition vs Carson-Newman

Olivia Lenderman takes a shot on goal in Exhibition vs Carson-Newman

Junior Kaiya Boyd fights for a Wofford defender for the ball.

Goalkeeper Bronwyn Lutwieeler calmly possesses the ball in her penalty box.

Freshman Sina Anger warms up before the season opener against Wofford.

Junior Kaiya Boyd sprints for a pass.

Forward Azalea Mihailovich exclaiming to the referee after a missed foul call.

Midfielder Lindi Clark chases after the ball in the opposing half.

Freshman Goalkeeper Grace Murray punts the ball away in the shadow of the new Scoreboard.

Bulldog forwards eager to win the ball as Carson-Newman kickoff.

Bella Iorio celebrates a UNCA goal.

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Bulldogs celebrate taking the lead.

Freshman Azalea Mihailovich surrounded by three Carson-Newman defenders.

Head Coach Andy McNab talks from the sideline.

Sophomores Mary Jo Smith and Ava Bjorkman-Tracy with Senior Olivia Lenderman after the match.

Assistant Coach Bella Iorio gives pointers to Junior Kaiya Boyd during a water break.

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Artist Laila Rahman-Latta standing in front of one of their pieces.

[Photo] BIPOC artists showcase their work at UNCA

Laura Johnson, [email protected], News Writer
April 13, 2022
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