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The Student News Site of University of North Alabama

The Flor-Ala
The Student News Site of University of North Alabama

The Flor-Ala
Alex Hopper

Alex Hopper, Former News Editor

All content by Alex Hopper
Every college student's nightmare

Every college student’s nightmare

Alex Hopper, News Editor
November 17, 2021
Alumni awards celebrate women

Alumni awards celebrate women

Alex Hopper, News Editor
November 17, 2021
UNA: fastest growing university in the state

UNA: fastest growing university in the state

Alex Hopper, News Editor
November 17, 2021

UNA crowns homecoming queen and king

Alex Hopper, News Editor
October 21, 2021
Leading the Marching Pride

Leading the Marching Pride

Alex Hopper, News Editor
October 20, 2021
Meet the owners of Hesperia Mystique Shoppe

Meet the owners of Hesperia Mystique Shoppe

Alex Hopper, News Editor
October 20, 2021
UNA’s One Book selection, ‘Grace Will Lead Us Home’

UNA’s One Book selection, ‘Grace Will Lead Us Home’

Alex Hopper, News Editor
October 7, 2021
Musgraves’ journey into heartbreak

Musgraves’ journey into heartbreak

Alex Hopper, News Editor
September 15, 2021
According to the state health depatment, Alabama currently has 23 percent COVID-19 positivity rate. Lauderdaule county, in particular, has an average of 54 new cases a week.

The state of the pandemic in Alabama

Alex Hopper, News Editor
September 15, 2021
Women of Action: Gabriela Snell

Women of Action: Gabriela Snell

Alex Hopper, News Editor
September 15, 2021
Everyone should have to work a service industry job

Everyone should have to work a service industry job

Alex Hopper, News Editor
September 2, 2021

FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Alex Hopper, News Editor
September 1, 2021
Housing and Residence Life, Honors College and the Facilities Department have submitted plans to redo Lafayette Hall. The building houses students in the Honors College. Following Lafayette’s completion, the university plans to continue renovating the other residential halls on campus.

HRL submits plans to redo Lafayette

Alex Hopper, News Editor
September 1, 2021
Patricia Sanders is a faculty member and Department Chair of Communication at the University of North Alabama. Sanders launched her podcast, “This Prof Life” in June of 2020.

Sanders wins international podcasting award

Alex Hopper, News Editor
September 1, 2021
Campus celebrates year of UNA women

Campus celebrates year of UNA women

Alex Hopper, News Editor
August 19, 2021
Alumnus running for state representative

Alumnus running for state representative

Alex Hopper, News Editor
August 19, 2021
The COVID-19 Recovery Task Force (CRTF) announced its plans for returning to campus this fall. They implemented a temporary mask mandate, but hope to review it soon.

Task force monitors COVID-19 threat

and Alex Hopper
August 19, 2021
Senior, Morgan Allen receives award from Dr. Ross Alexander.

UNA holds its annual university awards

Alex Hopper, News Editor
April 27, 2021
The parking lot of the Connie D. McKinney Center is one of the lots freshman commuter students will be able to park in if the new parking proposal is passed.

Proposal passed for freshmen commuter parking

Alex Hopper, News Editor
April 22, 2021
UNA student TJ Crews talks about his experience with autism in high education as part of the Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion, DSS, and UNA UPC’s Diversity Education Week.

Understanding students with autism

Alex Hopper, News Editor
April 22, 2021
President Joe Biden speaks about the shooting in Boulder, Colo., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

President Biden fights for gun control

Alex Hopper, News Editor
April 22, 2021
J&J vaccine distribution paused for time being

J&J vaccine distribution paused for time being

Alex Hopper, News Editor
April 22, 2021
Joel R. Anderson II appointed to Board of Trustees

Joel R. Anderson II appointed to Board of Trustees

Alex Hopper, News Editor
April 8, 2021
Dr. McMullen taught courses related to communication theory and social responsibility during her time at UNA. Before the pandemic, she would often open her home for students for study sessions. To her students, there was never a doubt regarding McMullen’s love and dedication for her students. To McMullen, her students were like family.

McMullen to retire after Spring Semester

Alex Hopper, News Editor
April 8, 2021

Chauvin trial: Witnesses give emotional testimonies

Alex Hopper, News Editor
April 8, 2021

Alabama’s statewide mask mandate to end April 9

Alex Hopper, News Editor
April 8, 2021
The Women’s Center is located on North Wood Ave. The Center’s mission is to educate, support and reach out to women on UNA’s campus in the context of a global community.

Women’s Center aims to help students

Alex Hopper, News Editor
March 12, 2021
Educators receive Pfizer vaccine

Educators receive Pfizer vaccine

Alex Hopper, News Editor
March 12, 2021

House passes The Equality Act

Alex Hopper, News Editor
March 12, 2021
While speaking on the relief bill, Biden said that Americans will begin getting stimulus checks this month, as soon as The House passes the COVID-19 relief bill.

Congress approves $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package

Alex Hopper, News Editor
March 12, 2021
Cinematic arts and theatre program established at UNA

Cinematic arts and theatre program established at UNA

Alex Hopper, News Editor
February 25, 2021

Meet the newly elected SGA officers

Alex Hopper, News Editor
February 25, 2021
UNA named top Fulbright producer

UNA named top Fulbright producer

Alex Hopper, News Editor
February 25, 2021

Former President Trump acquitted for second time

Alex Hopper, News Editor
February 25, 2021

I miss good rom-coms

Alex Hopper, News Editor
February 25, 2021

SGA to hold officer elections

Alex Hopper, News Editor
February 12, 2021
UNA adds Mamava pod for nursing mothers

UNA adds Mamava pod for nursing mothers

Alex Hopper, News Editor
February 12, 2021
House votes to remove Greene from committees

House votes to remove Greene from committees

Alex Hopper, News Editor
February 12, 2021
Nursing students receive COVID-19 vaccine

Nursing students receive COVID-19 vaccine

Alex Hopper, News Editor
January 29, 2021
Remembering the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Remembering the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Alex Hopper, News Editor
January 29, 2021
Joe Biden inaugurated as the 46th president of the U.S.

Joe Biden inaugurated as the 46th president of the U.S.

Alex Hopper, News Editor
January 29, 2021

The Biden Administration releases plan to beat COVID-19

Alex Hopper, News Editor
January 29, 2021
UNA to have more inclusive histories

UNA to have more inclusive histories

Alex Hopper, News Editor
January 15, 2021
A recap on the 2020 presidential election

A recap on the 2020 presidential election

Alex Hopper, News Editor
January 15, 2021
UNA students receive Promising Alumni Award

UNA students receive Promising Alumni Award

Alex Hopper, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
HRL implements new policy

HRL implements new policy

Alex Hopper, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
Women of Action: Kaytrina Simmons

Women of Action: Kaytrina Simmons

Alex Hopper, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
Women of Action: Kaytrina Simmons

Women of Action: Kaytrina Simmons

Alex Hopper, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020

Songs and Stories: songwriters showcase their souls

Alex Hopper, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
Student Government Association is accomadating their services this semester with COVID-19 restrictions and the new policies that they are implementing to make UNA better for students.

SGA implements new policies

Alex Hopper, Staff Writer
October 15, 2020
Social Inclusion starts off “Women of Action” web series

Social Inclusion starts off “Women of Action” web series

Alex Hopper, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
Leo and Una are staples within the UNA family. They attend sports events, SOAR, visit days and more.

Inside the lion’s den: an interview with Leo and Una

Alex Hopper, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
UNA maintenance responds to complaints

UNA maintenance responds to complaints

Alex Hopper, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020

SRC welcomes students back with precaution

Alex Hopper, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
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