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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
Some of the changes coming to Housing and Residence Life.
Housing and Residence Life current changes and goals
Police Chief Daran Dodd at work in his office.
UNC Asheville’s new chief of police wants to change student-police relationship
Dignity’s website and the cover art and PDF of Volume two that can be viewed online.
Premiere human rights journal accepting UNC system student entries
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
Players compete on the pickleball court.
Pickleball rapidly growing in Asheville
Pember looking to score.
Pember breaks school scoring record, Bulldogs extend win-streak to seven
A full and excited student section shows off their school spirit.
Bulldog basketball ranks first in conference after collaboration brings record-high attendance
UNC Asheville’s bench celebrates a big play as the Bulldogs take the lead
Men’s basketball defeats Longwood in first nationally televised home game
Junior midfielder Justin Fleer waves to the camera during warmups.
Student-athletes look to end stigma around mental health
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
UNC Asheville is kicking off the spring semester as students acclimate to returning to campus.
Welcome back Bulldogs!
A study by USC Annenberg reveals some shocking statistics about Asian representation within cinema.
Trying to find myself on TV and why I’ve never been a reader
Calling for better campus transparency
Calling for better campus transparency
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
The UNC Asheville Songwriters Ensemble performs on Nov. 13th, 2022.
UNCA ensembles audition for the spring semester
Taylor Sykes poses for a photo.
Award-winning author teaches first horror writing class at UNC Asheville
Campus highlight: UNCA Media Design Lab open to all students
Campus highlight: UNCA Media Design Lab open to all students
Eugene Mirman standing in a lake.
Comedian, Eugene Mirman, soon to be sparking laughter in Asheville
Bianca Gragg operates her own private practice called Semillas Counseling.
Therapy in progress: therapists of color share experiences working in the mental health field
Questions on the Quad episode 4: Spring Semester
Questions on the Quad episode 4: Spring Semester
UNC Asheville cermaics students fire up the anagama kiln
UNC Asheville cermaics students fire up the anagama kiln
Jack Sholder Interview: part 3
Jack Sholder Interview: part 3
Campus highlight: UNCA Media Design Lab open to all students
Campus highlight: UNCA Media Design Lab open to all students
Jack Sholder interview: part 2
Jack Sholder interview: part 2
An exhibit sightseer looking at the work behind the film Dinosaur.
Pencils to Pixels showcase brings excitement to new media department
Freshman Millie Brown brings the ball up the court as the second quarter approaches.
UNC Asheville Women’s Basketball team picked up where they left off with impressive 79-25 victory over Converse.
Hadden pictured strumming their guitar during the Live at Lunch performance.
UNCA student band Sender performs at Live at Lunch
The spotlight hits Stewart in an interesting way as he sings and strums guitar.
Memphis based alternative group, the band Camino leaves an impression at The Orange Peel
Basse singing his heart out as Duncan communicates with the rest of Flipturn.
Alternative band Flipturn sells out Grey Eagle
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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Signs littered the ground Nov. 3 at Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church, the polling place for on-campus UNCA students. Photo by Joe Lehrman

Joe Biden wins Electoral College, loses North Carolina with Election Day vote

November 12, 2020
Buncombe County sees a 175 percent increase in mail-in voting

Buncombe County sees a 175 percent increase in mail-in voting

October 19, 2020
Current round of anti-immigrant laws leave country in state of flux

Current round of anti-immigrant laws leave country in state of flux

January 30, 2018
Protestors at a march for immigration rights call for the decriminalization of undocumented peoples. Photo courtesy of Molly Adams.

NC Dreamers affected by Trump’s DACA rescission

November 29, 2017
Global refugee population rises to all-time high

Global refugee population rises to all-time high

November 28, 2017
Mickey Bush said they are concerned about the queer population under Trumps presidency. Photo courtesy of Mickey Bush.

Trump Administration rattles the queer community

October 18, 2017
President Trump’s xenophobic rhetoric normalizes bigotry in the US

President Trump’s xenophobic rhetoric normalizes bigotry in the US

March 14, 2017
The Student Government Association during their weekly senate meeting in Highsmith Student Union. Photo by Maggie Haddock.

SGA discusses recent ban, assures the campus community not directly impacted by national politics

February 9, 2017
Stand with Standing Rock: Rally in Asheville focuses on Dakota Access Pipeline

Stand with Standing Rock: Rally in Asheville focuses on Dakota Access Pipeline

February 8, 2017
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Trump cannot be allowed to control the truth

February 4, 2017
Brian K. Smith was happy to attend the Inauguration. Photo by Larisa Karr.

Beat from the street (January 31, 2017)

February 2, 2017
Women’s March draws historic numbers throughout the world

Women’s March draws historic numbers throughout the world

February 2, 2017
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