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Screenshots from Yik Yak posts.
Anonymous social media platforms on campus impact student body
New changes and responsibilities graphic by Cody Ferguson.
Student perspectives on changes to Housing and Residence Life
Graphic by Hayden Bailey
College students choose between on-campus and off-campus jobs
Isabela Vieira next to the bulldog statue outside of the Sherrill Center.
Mental health of student athletes remains a balancing act between school and sports
The welcome signs at the entrance to the BeLoved village.
Asheville community outreach organizations provide shelter to the houseless
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
Bulldogs senior forward Doc Battle goes up for a contested lay-up.
Bulldogs defeat Winthrop for the first time in two years
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
Demographic enrollment facts from UNC Ashevilles institutional facts web page.
Representation isn’t as important as you think it is
Statistics from the National Human Trafficking Hotline provide insight on reports and tips made each year.
A reminder that being a woman is scary
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
The castle at the center of Magic Kingdom
Disney as an adult and revisiting old trips
A photo captured by Frances Carter of the Australian band.
New Zealand indie band makes their way to The Orange Peel
Jennifer Gatti and Stephanie O’Brien laughing on their wedding day.
A totally normal, boring love story
Dr. OBrien in her office, editing a documentary piece that she is working on with Dr. Slatton.
From Raleigh to LA: A latchkey kid’s story
Was I reading or was I dreaming? After a whole page of reading, my consciousness left me and I fell asleep. - Jake Wilson
I read every night before bed for five days and this is what happened
Cyberbullying and doxxing handled poorly according to students and faculty
Cyberbullying and doxxing handled poorly according to students and faculty
Ice Cream & Inquiries
Ice Cream & Inquiries
Questions on the Quad Episode 6: Women in Sports
Questions on the Quad Episode 6: Women in Sports
Questions on the Quad Episode 5: Parking
Questions on the Quad Episode 5: Parking
Questions on the Quad episode 4: Spring Semester
Questions on the Quad episode 4: Spring Semester
“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
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
Monday Mar. 20th, 2023 – Basketball
Monday Feb. 27th, 2023
Monday Feb. 20th, 2023 Crossword – Asheville
Monday Feb. 13th, 2023 – Valentine’s Day
An overview of this weeks crossword ouzzle
Monday Feb. 6th, 2023 Crossword – Black History Month
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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Crime statistics from the 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports at UNCA.

Transparency regarding recent events

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April 5, 2022
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