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A quilted tapestry in the soon-to-be defunct drama department.
UNC Asheville planned to remove the drama department for many years
Destroyed semi-trailers by Lyman Street.
The RAD rises from the rubble
Man-made lake for student recreation on Momentum campus
NC wilderness program implements drastic reforms amid safety concerns, declining attendance
Show attendees convene outside Static Age Records - Emily Moosbrugger
Static Age Records encounters an uncertain financial future following Hurricane Helene
Canva created by Joshua Staley.
Healthy aging starts now: how staying active can help prevent falls later in life
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
The Toronto welcome sign
A Student journalist’s experience at a major international para ice hockey tournament
Injured athlete Viðar Ragnarsson.
Injuries affect athlete’s mental health
UNC Asheville’s Men’s soccer player: #24, Charlie Wood
Women's soccer player Jordan Schaetzy stretching in the training room.
UNC Asheville women’s soccer team wants to reduce ACL injuries in the sport
Youthanasia: A 30-Year reflection of the success, personality and message of Megadeth
Leprosy: The brutal expertise of death
Ride The Lightning: Metallica’s meteoric soar to success
Damaged Cotton Mill Studios sign and debris in River Arts District, Asheville.
Amidst tragedy, Democrats still fail to connect with the common man
A tale of two Hendersonvilles
A tale of two Hendersonvilles
A down tree blocks a highway exit.
Blackouts and the kindness of a stranger: a Hurricane Helene story
“Team Edgerton” Gingerbread Trail of Giving at Rocket Fizz Downtown Asheville, NC
Asheville turns tradition into community revival
Lydia Ham’s most recent studio set up in Owen Hall.
The Journey of B.F.A. painter Lydia Ham
Southern states becoming hub for Northeast migrants
Southern states becoming hub for Northeast migrants
On the table sits a laptop with Google Meet pulled up on it, a candle burning, "The Seven Year Slip" by Ashley Poston in paperback, a kindle and a cup of tea.
Readers dig deep into the taboos of romance while praising digital book clubs post Helene
An introduction to the North Carolina Glass Center
Governor Tim Walz visits Asheville to engage with voters
An Inside Look at the UNCA Ceramics Department
Questions on the Quad: Episode 10
define (life)
Impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville Botanical Gardens
Turning of the Maples photo gallery
Best dressed at UNC Asheville: Cameryn Shochet
Autumn-loving bulldogs appreciate Fall foliage across the country
Governor Tim Walz visits the Orange Peel
Pop culture word search
Student involvement word search
A Holiday crossword
Autumn in Asheville crossword puzzle
UNC Asheville campus life trivia crossword
SOS Episode 5: Bryce Long and the UNCA theater department
SOS Episode 4: Adam Pohl and Ultimate Frisbee
The Blue Banner: Staff Writers’ Takeover
The Queer Lens: Episode 1
SOS UNCA: Episode 3
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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 2, 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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