The Blue Banner

12/02/2022

Check out what's happening in the Media Design Lab, now open for the use of all students!

https://youtu.be/O58V3B_N8F8

09/19/2022

08/25/2022

A local chai vendor’s business has exponentially grown since its start-up in April and the vendor, Colin Wiseman, takes extra steps to ensure he preserves Indian tradition throughout his brewing process.

Visit our website to read the full article.📰

📸: Hayden Bailey
Colin Wiseman, founder of Chai For, prepares a drink at West Asheville Tailgate Market.

08/24/2022

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08/24/2022

Listen to the new podcast episode on our website🎙

08/24/2022

According to the Addiction Center around 554,000 people are homeless in the United States and around 38% of people experiencing homelessness are alcohol dependent. Craig Gorton, 34 and owner of Found ‘Em Fishing, found himself trapped in this staggering statistic, but with the push of family and friends Craig is nearing five years without alcohol, recently purchased his own house and is enjoying life with his new business.

Click the link in our bio to read the full article. 📰

📸: RaeAnne Genth
Gorton demonstrates how his new pedal operated kayak works.

08/24/2022

If you missed the holy hootenanny at the
Salvage Station, you can still catch Old Crow Medicine show on tour in the U.S. until January 2023. Gangstagrass, promoting their new album, "No Time for Enemies" is also on tour through February 2023.

Click the link in our bio to read the full article 📰

📸: Melody Yvonne
Gangstagrass live at the HiFi Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 15, 2019

08/24/2022

The UNC Asheville Women's soccer team
has started the season off strong after achieving an
undefeated record of 2-0-1 through their first three
matches.

Click the link in our bio to access the photo gallery

📸: Freshman Azalea Mihailovich surrounded by threeCarson-Newman defenders.
(Photos courtesy of UNCA Athletics/Seth Maile)

08/22/2022

08/22/2022

10/27/2021

The Blue Banner is a multifaceted platform for students to share their voice. One of the latest contributions is a video about UNCA's republic and conservative club. Click on the link to check out Politicampus Part 1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB1kNHbABNY

10/27/2021

UNCA plans to host this year’s Turning of the Maples festival on Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Quad to coincide with the peak of the changing leaves.

Read about the Turning of the Maples festival on thebluebanner.net and check out the event tomorrow!

Article and photograph by Samantha Morin

10/25/2021

“The city is already being overdeveloped and is losing the natural environment that is a major part of the appeal of the city,” he said. “They are failing their citizens and continuing to destroy the beauty of the city.”

Check out one the newest articles on our website thebluebanner.net

Article and photo by Katie Bloomer

10/25/2021

Here is the COVID Surveillance schedule for this week for students who are not vaccinated. To schedule a time click the according link below.

Tuesday
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAAAC29ABFBC07-surveillance25

Wednesday
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAAAC29ABFBC07-surveillance26

Thursday
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAAAC29ABFBC07-surveillance27

10/16/2021

Hot off the press! The first issue of the 75th volume of The Blue Banner is out now! Grab a copy and see what the voice of UNCA has to say!

10/16/2021

Its that time again! Make sure to schedule that appointment with your advisor and get ready to welcome in the spring semester!

09/28/2021

“I’d like to see more mixed characters and to reiterate, characters of mixed heritage and descent, as these are truly a demographic that I never see personally represented and feel like it would make more people feel that they are being represented and included in the conversation.” Wan said.

Check out the full article: https://thebluebanner.net/shang-chi-brings-new-strides-towards-representation-on-the-big-screen/

09/23/2021

Starting this Friday UNC Asheville will be offering incentives to students who submit their proof of vaccination or get tested for the week!

09/23/2021

UNC Asheville’s Young Activist Club (YAC) is pleased to present a Pride Speaker event on Saturday, September 25. Join them in welcoming local LGBTQ+ activists and community members for an afternoon of LGBTQ+ culture, story, activism, and open discussion.

The event kicks off at 12:45 PM and will feature four guest speakers including Claire Clark discussing “The History and Future of Radical, Revolutionary Q***r Organizing and Action,” Allé K discussing “Q***r and Trans Small Business Ownership & Healing, Wellness, Movement Spaces for Q***r and Trans Individuals,” Taylon Breanne discussing “The Current State of LGBTQ+ Political Involvement and Activism,” and closing with UNCA YAC President & Founder MacGregor VanBeurden discussing “Toxic Masculinity and Internalized Homophobia Within the LGBTQ+ Community.”

To reserve your spot (at no admission cost), please email the UNCA YAC president MacGregor VanBeurden at [email protected]

Donations to these speakers are greatly appreciated, but not required.

Follow on Instagram for event updates!

09/22/2021

Grab some lunch and get your groove on at live at lunch this Thursday!

09/22/2021

COVID surveillance testing for students who are unvaccinated will be happening Wednesday and Thursday this week. COVID testing will take place in Highsmith room 125.
Here are the links to sign up!
Wednesday
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAAAC29ABFBC07-surveillance11
Thursday
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAAAC29ABFBC07-surveillance12

09/20/2021

Nextfest is happening tomorrow September 21st! In Highsmith from 12-2. Don't miss out on the opportunity to meet with potential employers and graduate students!

09/17/2021

Owen Hall’s open house is tonight. If you are interested in attending please RSVP use this link: https://forms.gle/pXeP4CvhvxaHC3oE7
The Blue Banner’s Instagram is holding polls regarding the newly renovated Owen Hall, so head over there to give us some feedback! @ uncabluebanner

Friday, September 17, 2021 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

09/16/2021

In one of The Blue Banner’s new comics, our favorite Bulldog faces the reality of parking on campus 😳🐾 Visit our webpage to check out more comic strips and articles! 🗞💙

09/15/2021

Check out this article from NC Local to see The Blue Banner being spotlighted for student journalism 🤓💙🗞

09/10/2021

The New Media department would like to welcome you to their open house event for Owen Hall!
Student and faculty's artwork will be on display for this event. If you are interested in having your digital artwork on display you can click on the link below to add a submission.
Digital work needs to be renamed to include a Title, the Name of the Artist, and the program/media used.
Thursday, September 16th at 11:59pm is the deadline to upload work to this drive folder.
https://drive.google.com/.../1ku2pdvzard6oSI1SjpXU...

09/02/2021

Rocky practicing COVID guidelines on campus to keep students and faculty safe in our new comic strip section of the Blue Banner!

Illustration by Graham Dugliss

08/31/2021

Visit our website to read new articles such as, “Alpha Xi Delta: Who’s monitoring UNCA’s Greek life?” + more!

08/30/2021

The Blue Echo is back up and running! There will be an interest meeting tonight August 30th at 7pm in room 128 of Highsmith, come check out what is in store for this year and get involved!