Uoiume 51. Issue 5
Wednesday, September 23,2009
LOCAL ARTISTS STRIVE TO ESTARLISH FANRASE
Street pertermers juggle ilvelllieed, dreams page g
THE BLUE BANNER
University of North Carolina Asheville
Disaster official
hired for $72,500
Administrators explain why similar position pays
$15,000 less at Western Carolina University page 2
Arts S’ffitu res
Downtown exhibit
grosses out, informs
Grossology examines
stomach-churning
aspects of anatomy
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News
Is Asheville gang
threat overratedP
Local residents debate
whether media coverage
of gangs reflects reality
PAGES
News
Adderall abuse on
the rise nationwide
Teen misuse of stimulant
prescription drags at
record level, study finds
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