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Experts offer insights as Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins
Experts offer insights as Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins
Aston Park, located at the corner of Hillard and South French Broad ave, in downtown Asheville.
Aston Park 16: mutual aid volunteers face felony charges for activism
Student employees were handed t-shirts that read Highsmith Hero after the training.
Students and faculty react to UNCA’s response to Tuesday night’s training
Sidewalk chalk protesting David Weldon, the director of emergency management.
UNCA host open forum to address Tuesday night’s student employee active shooter training
This graph shows the average time to graduate at UNC Asheville has decreased within the past 12 years.
UNC Asheville time to graduate beats the average
Junior Madyson Gold attempts to drive it home for the Bulldogs.
Gold, Bulldogs impress in first golf tournament of the season
Junior Midfielder Brendan Herb takes a freekick in Queens territory.
Bulldogs suffer a heartbreaker at home to newcomer Queens, 3-0
A few Bulldog fans bark as the team plays on.
Students express mixed feelings when it comes to sports and school spirit
UNC Asheville’s swim and dive team look to make a splash this upcoming season.
UNC Asheville looks to pick up where they left off: setting records
Sophomore Conor Behan stretches out to reach the ball in the opposing penalty area.
Men’s soccer looks to surprise the Big South going into 2022 season
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
CBD and related products can be found in many dosages and forms, including chocolates, gummies and vape cartridges.
Why your health care worker may be vaping CBD
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
Editorial: Rooting out Eurocentrism in Western media
Editorial: On Taking Accountability and Transparency
Editorial: On Vaccine Skepticism, Empathy and Respect
Blue Echo Radio Interviews Tucker Rule
Blue Echo Radio Interviews Tucker Rule
Boro rests after being rescued out of a tree.
Asheville tree top rescue unites cats stuck in trees with their owners
Black students share their experiences with racism at UNC Asheville
Black students share their experiences with racism at UNC Asheville
Marriage counselors, Johnny and Robin Hughes, laugh in his office.
COVID didn’t actually do the wedding industry dirty
An overlook of the Blue Ridge parkway.
Captivating Asheville: Peering Behind the Lens
Questions on the Quad: Student plans for Fall break
Questions on the Quad: Student plans for Fall break
Roaming bears on campus delight and spook the UNCA campus
Roaming bears on campus delight and spook the UNCA campus
Senior Spotlight: UNCA Swim & Dive team
Gerry Wubben visits Owen Hall art gallery
Gerry Wubben visits Owen Hall art gallery
Better latte than never: building renovation in the River Arts District
Better latte than never: building renovation in the River Arts District
Basse singing his heart out as Duncan communicates with the rest of Flipturn.
Alternative band Flipturn sells out Grey Eagle
UNC Asheville’s Starting XI.
UNC Asheville takes on Belmont University in “Be the Match” game
The UNCA alumni serenading the student audience.
Serotina brings their all to Blue Echo takeover
UNC Asheville womens cross country freshman Sophie Lundin runs around a corner at the Covered Bridge Open on Sept. 2.
UNC Asheville cross country team compete in the Covered Bridge Open
Lexi Cole just slips the ball past Queen’s blockers.
UNC Asheville Volleyball hosts Invitational; Drops two matches, wins one.
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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Photo By Camryn Mickan Daniel Frisbee helps a student during his high school art class.

Pandemic inspires artists to create a production company

Jemima Malote
March 11, 2021
Photo by Julia Metz Organizer for BIPOC student art show, Karuna Li, poses for a photo outside of Rhoades Robinson Hall.

Stories through art: minority student artists given platform

Jemima Malote
February 8, 2021
Graffiti: a crime or an art-form?

Graffiti: a crime or an art-form?

March 23, 2020
Photo by Emily Arismendy 19-year-old Matty Garau practices for his “avant-garage” band.

UNCA students find self-expression and connection through art

February 25, 2020
Photo by Cailey Mcginn Fwiut! A local jazz band warms up for its opening performance at Static Age Records.

Music and art event helps raise donations for Indigenous communities in Australia

February 25, 2020
A painting by Charlie Beech titled “Hot Dog Walking a Weiner Dog.”

Student artist provides a unique perspective on art

October 21, 2018
Eli Helms describes his artistic inclination as being a result of coming from an artistic family. Art courtesy of Eli Helms

Artist Spotlight: Student artist dabbles in visual art and music

April 26, 2018

Artist Spotlight: Student artist brings her ideas to life

April 18, 2018
This painting called Daydream is featured in LaPlantes art show Historically Apathetic opens Friday. Photo by Emma Jordan

Artist Spotlight: Student artist flourishes with soft watercolors

April 10, 2018
Jacob Rosier shows his materials and drawings while talking about his inspirations and processes. Photo by Emma Jordan.

Artist Spotlight: Artist Jacob Rosier experiments with digital concept art

April 4, 2018
Rae Williams displays her pinwheel tattoo in honor of her brother who is autistic. Photo by Logan Todd.

Ink of the week

February 1, 2018
Great Smoky Mountain posters transport viewers back to 40s

Great Smoky Mountain posters transport viewers back to ’40s

November 29, 2017
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