Hearing student voices
Volume
24
/ Issue 25
Cover Design Credit:
Hillary EdginCover Photography Credit:
Courtesy of Asheville City Schools Foundation
Community volunteers Phyllis Utley and Michael Prault interviewed students at Asheville High School and SILSA about their perspectives on what's working and what could improve outcomes for all students.
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Asheville’s nonwhite literary scene, Part 3
Above and beyond being a writer, Charles Blount sees himself as an African-American writer and part of a tradition that is “always about sharing, sacrificing and standing for what you…Smart Bets: Alex Krug Combo
The Asheville-based ensemble performs its first show of 2018 on Jan. 13 at Salvage Station.Nasty women and bad hombres exhibition benefits Planned Parenthood
“I thought it would be cool if the line went out the door and people were fighting over artwork," organizer Kristin Schoonover says of last year's inaugural exhibition. “That’s exactly…Smart Bets: Too Many Zooz
The New York City "Brass House" returns to Asheville Music Hall on Jan. 13.Smart Bets: Bryan E. Robinson
The author presents his new book on the craft of writing resiliency in conversation with Sara Gruen at Malaprop's on Jan. 12.Mountain Soul Party builds community for local musicians
“The whole point of this event is to build community,” says Juan Holladay. “To really do that, you have to involve young musicians as well, because that’s as local as…Smart Bets: Charlie’s On Acid
The North Carolina hard rockers play The Mothlight on Jan. 12.Conscious Party: WNC Dance Academy Benefit Showcase
WNC Dance Academy’s benefit showcase for MANNA FoodBank takes place Jan. 20 at the Asheville High School auditorium.food
Lot of promise: New food truck court draws mobile eateries downtown
For downtown wanderers, food trucks have long been a scarce commodity. But with a new food truck lot open now in downtown's "Pit of Despair," Asheville's lunch scene is about…Carolina Beer Guy: Experience, education key in landing local brewery jobs
A solid education, previous experience and a willingness to work hard can open doors at Asheville area breweries.Small bites: Black Star Line Brewing Co. celebrates MLK
In recognition of Martin Luther King Day, Black Star Line Brewing Co. will host a vegan breakfast plus a whole day of events honoring the civil rights leader. Also: a…living
Asheville High School hosts community debate about health care
Nine local panelists recently debated a fundamental question about health care: Is it a right or a commodity?movies
Screen scene: Local film news
Brevard High School screens a documentary of sharecropper oral histories, the Screen Artists Co-op holds an open house and more.news
Asheville Archives: The Langren Hotel brings the latest amenities to the city, 1912
The Langren Hotel opened on July 4, 1912. It had 210 rooms and was capable of accommodating 500 guests. The city celebrated the new hostelry. Meanwhile, the Asheville Gazette News…Asheville’s equity manager reflects on MLK
Kimberlee Archie came on board city staff as Asheville’s first equity and inclusion manager last July. In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Xpress asked Archie to share her thoughts…City weighs environmental pros and cons of natural greenways
As greenways grow in popularity, the city of Asheville is looking into natural surface trails as a possible way to develop a greenway system that benefits people, the planet and…City schools listen as pupils speak up
While it makes logical sense that students who've spent years attending Asheville City Schools would know better than anyone what is and isn't working to promote their educational success, asking…UPDATED: MLK Day events offer chance for celebration, action
Events around Western North Carolina will celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and provide opportunity for reflection on how his dreams remain relevant in today's society.City moves toward major crackdown on short-term rentals
Asheville took a big step down the road to limiting short-term rentals after the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an amendment to the city’s zoning code on…opinion
Letter: What defines ethical slaughtering?
"Of all the forms of animal agriculture, those advocating ethical slaughter practices should probably be the first to truly have glass walls."Letter: The scoop on Mumpower’s dog’s poop
"I can be trusted to clean up after my dog. It's unfortunate that when it comes to myopia, vilification and fabrication, there’s no matching means to clean up after humans."Letter: An omnivore’s perspective
"I'm getting rather tired of these self-righteous vegans who, like extremists of every stripe, think their way is the only way for everybody!"A mentoring choice that made all the difference
"Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC’s motto is 'Start Something Big' because of the astronomical potential that can be unlocked in young people when they have a mentor who believes…Less is more
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ASHEVILLELetter: Repeal and replace Meadows
"Mark Meadows hates big government when it helps people with health problems, but he loves big government when it benefits his investments."