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Students playing volleyball behind Mills Hall at night.
Volleyball behind Mills Hall sees a spike in popularity
Composting bin at the Highsmith Grotto.
UNC Asheville loses its composting program
Evacuees during the Aug. 28 shooting at UNC Chapel Hill. Photo courtesy of Weslyn Hall, Psychology senior at UNC.
Recent UNC-Chapel Hill shooting incites demands of a national safety revolution
Construction site on UNC-Ashevilles campus.
Construction improves campus structures; negatively affects residents, according to students
The rental unit bought by Housing and Residence Life for supplementing Ponder’s HVAC system.
Ponder students struggle to escape the heat
Morgan Couglen preparing for a backwards or inwards dive.
UNCA Swim and Dive to host intrasquad meet
Outside Hitter Kylie Cackovic bounds to spike the ball.
UNCA Volleyball scrimmages as they gear up for their opening weekend tournament
UNCA Junior Madyson Gold.
UNCA Junior Madyson Gold named to All-Conference golf team
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
Overview of ‘Goodwill Bins’, a wholesale thrift store on Patton Avenue.
Eco-shopping: Quality versus Quantity
Two-way grading: The role and dilemma of student feedback
Two-way grading: The role and dilemma of student feedback
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
Two of the new food options in Highsmith, the 828 Burger and Qdoba.
New restaurants in the Highsmith Union food court bring variety on campus
An exterior shot of Juicy Lucy’s, located on Hendersonville Road.
Ferguson’s favorite food fare: Juicy Lucy’s
Attendees of the exhibit were met with this guitar display upon entering the gallery. Photo courtesy of Amanda Simons, STEAM faculty
UNC Asheville’s STEAM exhibition has successful 14-day run
Award-winning, avid writers Melissa Febos (left) and wife Donika Kelly (right), both professors at the University of Iowa visiting UNC Asheville.
Award-winning authors attend UNCA’s campus, kickoff visiting writers series
Burchett heavily strums an upbeat chord progression as Schlock and Chisholm communicate on stage.
Local Asheville band Yesterday’s Clothes share influences and aspirations
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Barbie Movie Q&A
Questions on the Quad Episode 9: Welcome Back!
Sneaker Culture in Asheville
Sneaker Culture in Asheville
UNCA Students and Staff walkout to protest against N.C. House Bills
UNCA Students and Staff walkout to protest against N.C. House Bills
The Super Slide and Seattle wheel proudly stand tall above the crowds.
The NC Mountain State Fair amazes with its spectacularly colorful rides and deep fried food
Burchett heavily strums an upbeat chord progression as Schlock and Chisholm communicate on stage.
Local Asheville band Yesterday’s Clothes share influences and aspirations
Vocalist Kinsella stands clearly in the light during a crescendo in hit song Stay Home.
Illinois rock band American Football touches down in Asheville
Steven Rose, Patrick Taylor and Christian Pittman get down to a heavier portion of their set.
Florida-based rock band Trash Panda ‘racc’ up fans at the Grey Eagle
Ganymede receiving a tip from a student during their performance.
UNCA drag brunch sparks thoughtful discourse amid diverse perspectives
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Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: What’s happening?
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Diary of a Mad Black Scholar: A New Direction
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Photo By Camryn Mickan Regine Criser poses for a photo in her campus office.

What is UNCA actually doing to keep students engaged?

April 21, 2021
Photo provided by UNC Asheville Athletics Senior Cecilia Stack contests a ball at the net against High Point. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, all volleyball teams competed with masks on this past season.

Despite pandemic, UNCA succeeds during competition season

Ashley Tysiac, Sports Writer
April 21, 2021
Photo by Katie Bloomer Associate Professor Jeffrey Wilcox tries to connect to and engage with all his students, even though the blank screens on Zoom make this difficult.

UNCA professor expresses excitement for the return of in-person classes

April 21, 2021
Photo by Diego Garcia Gil Matos, along with many others, received his vaccine at the Reuter Center.

UNCA provides students with Johnson & Johnson vaccine

April 13, 2021
Photo by Brandon Ayoungchee Ponder hall residents Andrew Hare and Cameron Martensan discuss the new dorm issues brought by the pandemic

Students describe the infuriating experience of dorm life in a pandemic

April 13, 2021
Photo by Xander Lord 3rd Year UNC Asheville Student Adam Wan trying to study for an upcoming test.

Burned out Bulldogs tackle the end of the spring semester

April 13, 2021

Advice Column 4/09/2021

April 9, 2021
Photo provided by Asheville Humane Society Romeo the cat at the Asheville Humane Society.

Asheville Humane Society struggles due to COVID-19

March 29, 2021
Photo by Camille Nevarez-Hernandez The downtown Asheville skyline features over 78 hotels, promoting a bustling tourism industry in and around the city.

Rising number of vaccines distributed causes an influx of tourism to Asheville

March 22, 2021
Photo illustration By Renessa Sosa Photo illustration of college student Jasmine Sosa looking out of a window.

The world is a scary place, college students say

March 22, 2021
Photo by Sam Hager Samantha Desotelle prepares for her booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine.

Health care workers advise students to get the second shot

March 17, 2021
Photo by Jemima Malote Noel Chavez finishes a tiring twelve hour shift at Aston Park Health Care Center.

Local health care workers recall their fight against COVID-19

Jemima Malote
March 17, 2021
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