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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
“The Cabaret” presented by the Drama Club at UNCA premieres on April 25th at 8 pm.
“The Cabaret” premieres at UNC Asheville’s Belk Theatre
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
UNCA News
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
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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Senate Bill 49, as well as House Bills 187 and 43 may threaten the comfort of LGBTQ+ youth in North Carolina.

[Photo] Trans student and president of the Republican club discuss recent restrictive legislation in NC

Verna Townson, [email protected], News Writer
April 27, 2023
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

Verna Townson, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
April 11, 2023
The debate on banning social media platform TikTok rages on. Digital art by Verna Townson.

The U.S. considers banning TikTok, North Carolina residents weigh in on the issue

Verna Townson, News Writer, [email protected]
April 6, 2023
Screenshot of screen time used by the author in the week of February 19th. Taken from iPhone settings app.

I stopped using social media for a week, this is what I learned

Verna Townson, Arts & Features Writer, [email protected]
March 21, 2023
“All Ears” by Noah Styles made from clay and found objects.

Artists of WNC share what inspires, motivates and discourages them

Verna Townson, [email protected], News Writer
March 15, 2023
Digital art of a graduate looking toward their future.

[Photo] University specialists assist students in completing their degree on time

Verna Townson, [email protected], News Writer
February 24, 2023
Digital art of the Brown Mountain overlook in Morganton.

[Photo] Illuminating Appalachia: a brief history of the Brown Mountain Lights

Verna Townson, [email protected], News Writer
February 16, 2023
UNC Asheville senior Kai Tilly dawning face paint, standing in front of the Trans flag.

Discrimination continues to threaten the comfort and expression of queer youth

Verna Townson, News Writer, [email protected]
February 4, 2023
Information on hemp production courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

WNC residents benefit from using hemp-derived products as self-medication

Verna Townson, [email protected], News Writer
February 3, 2023
The mural adorning the back wall inside the Haywood United Methodist Church depicts 30 individuals combating homelessness.

Volunteers patrol Asheville to welcome unhoused people inside from the cold

Verna Townson, [email protected], News Writer
January 19, 2023

[Video] Annual Pumpkin Chunkin Festival excites onlookers

Verna Townson, [email protected], Contributor
November 8, 2022
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