It has officially started...
It's the end of the semester and we have begun the dreaded exams that test our knowledge of what we have learned.
And as I walk around campus it's apparent that everyone is trying to remember all of the information that they have accumulated in their notebooks this semester.
From people in the residence hall study lounges to the tables at the Highsmith student union, I was not aware that so many people...
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A Weekend Of The Arts
It was early Friday night as I filed into Lipinsky auditorium, thinking that I would be taking an auditorium seat with other peers and parents, as we gathered for the female and male a cappella group performances. Yet, as I entered through the doors, I was surprised to see that the show would take place in the lobby, and there were more than enough people attending to fill the lobby. Between the microphones, wires, and people...
What Does A Liberal Education Mean?
The other day, one of my teachers had us write about what we think a liberal education is and how it has translated to our school academics...
So to help you understand what a liberal education means, I wanted to share my response with you.
When I think of a liberal education… I think of having to take a little bit of everything, even when you don’t want to. But this isn’t...
Back At School. Back To Reality.
Easy come.
Easy go.
This is how breaks feel to me. They sound long... but in reality are short.
Between catching up on sleep, hanging out with family and friends, and homework - there is no time leftover.
Next thing you know you are packing up your bags and are headed back to school.
These were the thoughts running through my head as I packed my stuff yesterday morning before the car ride back to school.
It's...
Anagama Firing
Anagama.
It's not some weird made up word...
It's a type of kiln the ceramics department at UNC Asheville has.
But it isn't a normal everyday kiln, such as the electric ones, where you just switch it on.
The anagama is a big deal.
It only is used a few times a year because it requires so much work.
Here is a shot of what it looks...
Registration
It's that time of year...
2nd semester registration.
Of course seniors, juniors, and sophomores have registered already.
It's a hierarchy.
Seniors register one week, then juniors another, sophomores next, and then freshmen.
Surprisingly I don't mind this that much as a freshman because before I even double checked the schedule Saturday, I knew my classes were not going to be taken.
I seem to be the only person...
First Game
It was only 6:45pm... the game didn't start till 7pm and the fans in the stadium were already roaring.
They were starting to get pumped for what was not only the first official game of the basketball season, but also a huge rival game against Western North Carolina University.
As I entered the stadium, I was handed a "Beat Western" button and followed the flood of students to the Bulldog Nation cheering section and took my seat...
A Thank You
A thank you to all you UNC Asheville students...
for your repeated kindness.
As we come to the end of the first semester, the kind actions of fellow students still does not cease to amaze me.
Time and time again...
It's understandable for you to hold the door open for a person directly behind you, it's another when they are at least 6 feet behind!
But they still hold the door open.
This...
Got Meditation?
Root yourself in your life.
Root yourself in this moment.
Controlling your breathing is controlling your emotions.
These yoga mantras from the instructor fill the room during "Deep Stretch" yoga class.
So many people overlook yoga as just something where you sit on a mat and think...
That is not the case.
Yoga not only engages your body, but also your mind - most likely in a way you would not have thought...
It's Starting...
The exhibition game.
The start of the season.
You do not even have to like the sport to get pumped for UNC Asheville's basketball season.
You just have to have some school spirit... go to the games with friends, and if you are a student, you need to sit in the bulldog nation section for the full experience - the cheers,...
Get Dirty
8am the music started to play from my iHome.
I rolled out of bed, showered, ate, and headed off across campus this Sunday morning to Owen Hall, the art building, to ceramics.
For all of you art aficionados, Owen Hall stays open every single day from 6am-2am.
Meaning the only time it is closed is that 2am-6am period.
So...
More Than Batman
The event did not start until 7.
I may have gotten there unnecessarily early around 6:15, but hey - it was the executive producer of the "Batman" movies, Michael Uslan, and you could never be too sure.
As I stood in the lobby of Lipinsky, I scrolled through my Pinterest boards and looked for some "Batman" pins to get more excited.
Looking at me, you probably would not guess I had an inner geek side.
Most of my friends were surprised...
More Food
Just the other day my grandma came to visit me, and when she arrived she suggested we go grab a bite to eat.
She asked where we should go - and I was dumbstruck.
I had no clue.
I know there are tons of places close by: everything from Asian and Indian to breakfast all day... and that was the problem - so many options.
Therefore I did...
Flurries
As my roommate and I briskly walked across campus to the gym in the Sherrill Center, we could not believe how hard the snow was coming down!
It was coming down at such a rapid pace that by the time we made it indoors, our eyelashes were dusted with snowflakes, our dark jackets looked white, and our hair was damp from the melted snow.
But...
Sing It Loud
Quickly scampering across campus through the cold rain, I made my way to Lipinsky Hall for the school's chorus concert.
I had a few friends singing, and would gladly trail through rain, sleet, or if necessary, snow.
Luckily for me, it was simply a nasty mixture of rain and cold wind.
As I entered the lobby, and looked up from unzipping my...
Short Distance
A 10 minute walk.
A short bus ride.
An easy car ride, if you find someone with a car on campus.
Regardless, getting into town is simple and easy.
Tonight my friends and I ventured off to the nearby CVS, bought some Halloween supplies and then decided to get food during our trip.
We headed into "Urban Burrito", which...
Late Night Library
I glance up from my homework temporarily to check out the time on the clock.
10:30pm.
It surprised me that my roommate had stayed up this late, offering a change of pace from her usual 10pm bedtime.
I knew though that soon enough she would rise from her desk and go to sleep.
Before that could happen, I grabbed my homework and decided...
Only In Asheville
As the early afternoon fall breeze rushed past me, reddening my cheeks, I continued my walk towards the quad.
I ventured off to sit under one of the trees, and looked around for inspiration for my art project.
As my mind trailed off I laid back into the leaves covering the ground, and I gazed up into the tree tops.
My...
Fall Is Now Among Us
As the season of fall whisked onto campus...
Campus Outlook
There was a deeper sense of change beyond the leaves, or the wind.
It was finally the time of year where the pace of students milling around campus seemed to slow down and everyone accepted transitioning into an unofficial new part of school.
This "unofficial new part" was...
Hello Bulldogs, and Bulldog Lovers
Hey UNC Asheville blog readers!
I just wanted to introduce myself because I will be blogging for you guys for awhile, keeping you posted on anything and everything UNC Asheville; things that you want to hear if you are a student, a prospective student or a curious parent.
My name is Madison Olle and I am a freshman here at UNC Asheville.
Due...
Looking for Student Bloggers
The UNC Ashevulle Office of Admissions is currently looking for UNC Asheville students to write posts for the Admissions Blog. We should have some new content for you soon.
If you are a UNC Asheville student, and would like more information, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@unca.e...
Dodgeball
For the past year, my roommate has been volunteering at I Have a Dream of Asheville, an organization that offers tutoring and mentoring to children from low-income households. Thanks to her efforts, on Saturday the "Dreamers" and the Bulldogs came together in an epic dodgeball tournament. I stopped by to take some pictures and...
NM 11th Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Last Friday (April 6), I stopped by Highsmith Gallery to enjoy the reception for the opening of the New Media department's 10th Annual Juried Student Exhibition. I went there last year and had such a great time that I could hardly wait to go back this year. Last year, the show was hosted by the Multimedia Arts and Sciences...
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