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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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Basketball players and other community members serve dinner for the United Ways Homework Diner held at Asheville Middle School. Photo by UNC Asheville Athletics

UNC Asheville teams serve the community

October 17, 2018
UNC Asheville sophomore Jacob Todd ran at the Asheville Cross Country Invitational, UNCAs only home meet of the cross country season. Photo courtesy of UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville Cross Country hosts Asheville Invitational

October 17, 2018
Photo by Aiden Stewart

UNCA student runner advances to national championships

October 31, 2017
BOONE

Cross-country runner Zachary Boone sprints to stardom

October 19, 2016

Men’s and women’s cross country teams keep pace as season winds down

November 22, 2015
Adrian Etheridge creates artistic illusions with her photography as part of her studies at UNCA. Photo Illustration by Adrian Etheridge - Contributor

Track and field star shifts focus to life beyond athletics

November 19, 2014

Cross country senior reminisces on final season at UNCA

November 20, 2013
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