TikTok underwent a temporary ban in January, sparking concerns among small-business owners who rely on the platform to grow their companies’ reach. “TikTok has definitely given us a chance to reach a ...

With only 46 of the approximate 120 North Carolina animal shelters having a no-kill policy, animals in crisis are not guaranteed survival, especially during natural disasters like Hurricane Helene.

Family structure plays a significant role in shaping a child’s opportunities, social skills and academic trajectory. While both single-parent and two-parent households can raise successful children, ...

In recent years, mental health has taken center stage in sports, with athletes and coaches challenging long-standing stigmas through open dialogue and advocacy. Basketball in particular has emerged as ...

I was once asked, “How do you view yourself?” “The weird, annoying girl,” I said – and the room fell quiet. Their eyes widen with polite discomfort, silently questioning why anyone would willingly ...

In the weeks after Hurricane Helene, it seemed as though the world had stopped. For many college students, it was a repeat of the COVID-19 lockdown. Resources were scarce, no one knew what came next, ...

Get to know UNC Asheville Music Technology Student Aaron Higgins. He talks about his journey, what motivates him, and the advice he has for other students navigating college life.

At a time when many departments at UNCA face year-over-year enrollment declines, the Art Department’s numbers surged. Since 2021, art major enrollments have increased by a remarkable 63%, an upswing ...

In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the importance of mental health in the workplace. As a result, many companies and employees are advocating for the inclusion of mental health ...

Don’t ask me about graduation. Or rather, don’t ask any senior about graduation. I’d avoid the topic entirely unless you want to ruin their day. Over the last month, I have never gotten more probing ...

Going to college is scary. Being away from your parents for the first time, having freedom, and being in charge of your own education can be liberating yet terrifying. It got even scarier for me when ...

It’s on posters in guidance counselor’s offices, stitched into the fabric of decorative pillows and printed in looping cursive on faux-rustic wooden signs that hang in coffee shops. They’re selling ...