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Student Government Association and UNC Asheville votes are keeping a Semester of Civics alive in face of hurricane Helene
UNCA’s SGA and UNCA Votes continue to spread voting resources to students despite plans for a virtual semester. “Even though ...
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Young people in the United States and Europe disengage from voting
Low voter turnout among young people is not just a pressing issue in the United States, It is also a significant concern across Europe, said a UNCA political science professor. “Frequent moves, ...
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College students don’t go to the polls anymore because they don’t care
Voting apathy rises in 18–24-year-olds as politicians begin to market to younger audiences and encourage them to make their voices heard, especially on UNCA’s campus, according to UNCA faculty member ...
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Asheville asthmatics are apathetic toward smoke from Canada and pacific northwest
In early September, The United States’ mid and northwest regions begin their driest and deadliest season, creating ample opportunity for Wildfires. At the same time, the smoke from the central ...
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Emmy award winning UNC Asheville alumnus praises liberal arts curriculum for its impact on his career
Acclaimed filmmaker Jethro Waters commended UNC Asheville’s liberal arts curriculum for providing him skills applicable to a successful film career eleven years after his graduation. “UNCA influenced ...
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UNC Asheville staff and students left uneasy as chancellor cuts drama program
Students and staff lose a sense of stability and notice a significant difference in the university as the Department of Drama is cut from the list of programs at UNC Asheville. “Our students are very ...
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