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Mountains to the World sends UNCA students and faculty to Bolivia

Spring break brought a group of UNC Asheville students and faculty face to face with the realities of poverty in Bolivia and the country's complex pursuit of a national identity. Full story

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Phone application allows easy access to government data

N.C. state graduate designs the program as business endeavor

A desire for easy access information led to the iGovernment application, which, despite its benefits, might lead to more confusion than clarity, according to a UNCA political science professor. Full story

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Chanticleers end Bulldog's season in Big South semifinals

UNCA unable to advance to conference finals for second straight year

For the first four minutes of their Big South Conference semifinal match against Coastal Carolina, UNC Asheville's men's basketball team was poised to upset the top-seeded Chanticleers, but the Bulldogs weren';t able to keep pace and eventually fell 92-73. Full story

Community Voice...

Water rate increase hurts city residents

Even though some of the reasons for the proposed water rate increase might be justifiable, they exist, for the most part, as excuses to get more money.

Homecoming displays UNCA's lack of school spirit

This year's events highlight the need for more student involvement

Although this year’s attendance at homecoming events like the parade and pep rally impressed people more than previous years, the overall turnout remained modest because UNC Asheville still lacks school spirit compared to other universities.

The BMI focuses on numbers and not on health

It could be the 15-minute wiggle into jeans, the creak of the bed while lying down or the extra pinched skin around the tummy. How else does one know he or she is gaining weight?

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UNCA alumna and husband donate $25,000 for development of the Zeis Hall building

A local rags-to-riches story brings a much needed $25,000 donation to UNC Asheville through graduate student turned business owner Jennifer Mayer.

New law permits guns on the Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina allows loaded firearms with concealed carry permits

 As of Feb. 22 loaded guns are allowed on the Blue Ridge Parkway and in other national parks, according to a new law.

 

U.S. Census Bureau uses media to launch census

To prepare Americans for the upcoming census, the U.S. Census Bureau started sending letters to many citizens, according to a recent release from the federal agency.

Arts and Features

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Charity promotes nonprofits with film

The PhilanthroPEAK Live concert at the Diana Wortham Theatre involves several bands, cameras, a cut rate for students and filming a unique documentary.

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Mobley's trendy wardrobe follows their musical style

With a musical identity and wardrobe influenced from the likes of The Killers to the Jonas Brothers, Austin, Texas-based band Mobley performed at Asheville’s Club 828 Saturday night as part of their first tour promoting their new album, Cold War Cold.

UNCA hosts events for Women's History Month

Events celebrating the lives and history of women take place all year, but most events are scheduled for March, in honor of National Women’s History Month. 

WNC Read places emphasis on reading for all ages

WNC Read looks to alter the annual designation of March as National Reading Month to make reading a year-round priority.

Go back and buy the DVD: “Religulous”

Released on DVD in 2009, Bill Maher’s documentary, “Religulous,” presents numerous arguments against religion. While buying this DVD may or may not change your mind on the subject, those arguments are worth understanding before you carry on the debate—from either side.

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Track and field finishes strong at Coastal

Senior Natalie Pearson set the pace for the UNC Asheville track and field team with a new school record in the 200-meter at the Coastal Carolina Invitational with a time of 24.01.  

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Women's tennis roars past Mars Hill Lions with 7-0 shutout

The Bulldogs used their frustration from a postponed match to plow through Mars Hill 7-0 for their third straight win.

Georgia State overpowers Bulldogs with two-game series sweep

UNC Asheville’s baseball team did not have any answers for Georgia State University’s hitting, causing them to drop two straight games to the Panthers during spring break.