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

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

The Flor-Ala
All content by Brooke J. Freundschuh
It does not begin or end with me

It does not begin or end with me

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
Who is UNA’s president, Dr. Kenneth Kitts?

Who is UNA’s president, Dr. Kenneth Kitts?

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
Jason Isbell gets personal in new documentary

Jason Isbell gets personal in new documentary

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
Spring Concert: in review

Spring Concert: in review

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
Super group boygenius releases “the record”

Super group boygenius releases “the record”

Emma Tanner and Brooke J. Freundschuh
April 26, 2023
Kristen Borden-Talcott, Amanda Lee Borden-Talcott, and Joshua Brown

Thrice Sovereign reconstructs their narrative

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2023
TRIO grant provides five years of support

TRIO grant provides five years of support

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2023
The death of a hero, the loss of a mentor

The death of a hero, the loss of a mentor

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2023
Q&A: Coach Ashley Cozart

Q&A: Coach Ashley Cozart

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2023
Yung Gravy to headline Spring Concert 2023

Yung Gravy to headline Spring Concert 2023

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-chief
March 16, 2023
CAT performs “The Folklore Project” at SETC

CAT performs “The Folklore Project” at SETC

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2023
Meet Khoi Nguyen

Meet Khoi Nguyen

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2023
Chronic illness does not equal laziness

Chronic illness does not equal laziness

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2023
Florence animal shelter in need of volunteers

Florence animal shelter in need of volunteers

Brooke J. Freundschuh and Emma Tanner
March 2, 2023
Cheryl and Matthew Price with their children, Elise, age 9, and Beau, age 6.

Two couples on UNA’s campus share their stories

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2023
Who is Dr.Ron Patterson?

Who is Dr.Ron Patterson?

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2023
A view into Step Sing 2023

A view into Step Sing 2023

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2023
"Gloria" - Sam Smith (Review)

“Gloria” – Sam Smith (Review)

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2023
Maneskin's "RUSH!" does not disappoint

Maneskin’s “RUSH!” does not disappoint

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2023
Lauren Vance after being crowned in January 2023.

Lauren Vance crowned Miss UNA

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2023
Review: albums that made waves in 2022

Review: albums that made waves in 2022

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Emma Tanner, and Trenedy Parks
January 26, 2023
This is all I know so far

This is all I know so far

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2023
UNA welcomes new football coach

UNA welcomes new football coach

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2023
Construction impacts campus

Construction impacts campus

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
August 25, 2022
The Best Pop Music that Came out in Summer 2022

The Best Pop Music that Came out in Summer 2022

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
August 25, 2022

Checking in on UNA’s Ukrainian Students

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
March 24, 2022

Minnette Ellis: UNA’s first Dean of Students in over 20 years

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
March 24, 2022
Alyssa Ledlow: a senator for diversity

Alyssa Ledlow: a senator for diversity

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
March 17, 2022

Election results are in —Sandvig and Warner tied for presidential vote

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
March 16, 2022
Justices appointed to SGA judicial

Justices appointed to SGA judicial

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
March 14, 2022
New Florence parking deck

New Florence parking deck

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
March 14, 2022
Q&A: Pastry Chef Dwayne Ingraham

Q&A: Pastry Chef Dwayne Ingraham

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
February 27, 2022
The ins and outs of SGA this election season

The ins and outs of SGA this election season

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
February 16, 2022
Then and now: former editor reminisces

Then and now: former editor reminisces

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
February 4, 2022
Golf tees and big dreams

Golf tees and big dreams

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
January 27, 2022
Looney on athletic department’s new scholarship

Looney on athletic department’s new scholarship

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
January 19, 2022
Pretending it’s easy makes it harder

Pretending it’s easy makes it harder

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
January 19, 2022
The Chalkdowns: a band in progress

The Chalkdowns: a band in progress

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
January 19, 2022
A Q&A With Kimberly Greenway on COVID-19

A Q&A With Kimberly Greenway on COVID-19

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
January 19, 2022
Kendal Coleman Flor-Ala Headshot

[Photo] Kendal Coleman

November 24, 2021
Logan Porter Flor-Ala Headshot

[Photo] Logan Porter

November 24, 2021
Kelly Peters Flor-Ala Headshot

[Photo] Kelley Peters

November 20, 2021
Chess Team succeeds at forming RSO

Chess Team succeeds at forming RSO

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
November 18, 2021
Red (Taylor's Version) redefines heartbreak

Red (Taylor’s Version) redefines heartbreak

Brooke J. Freundschuh and Emma Tanner
November 18, 2021
Governor Ivey on unemployment, prison infrastructure

Governor Ivey on unemployment, prison infrastructure

Lavette Williams and Brooke J. Freundschuh
October 7, 2021
Wood Avenue neighbors welcome students

Wood Avenue neighbors welcome students

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
October 7, 2021
Keairria Hall is a senior majoring in Theater with a concentration in Technical Design, specifically focusing on costume design.

Characters by Design: Keairria Hall

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
October 7, 2021
UNA PD responded to the scene of a reported assualt outside of Mattielou Hall. The students involved in the fight did not face criminal charges from the incident.

Reported assault at Mattielou Hall

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
September 15, 2021
Where did the impeachment go wrong?

Where did the impeachment go wrong?

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
September 15, 2021
All The Best, a modern cafe located on Tennessee street in Downtown Florence, debuts “records & refreshments” as they kick off their grand opening.

“All The Best” of Florence, Alabama

Brooke J. Freundschuh and Brady Jordan
September 15, 2021
Emma_ profile picture

[Photo] Emma Tanner

September 15, 2021
Album review: Lorde’s latest triumph

Album review: Lorde’s latest triumph

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
September 2, 2021
Voice of the victim: Shannon Paulk

Voice of the victim: Shannon Paulk

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
September 1, 2021
The past is ash and dust

The past is ash and dust

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
August 20, 2021
Billie Eilish: Happier and Better than Ever

Billie Eilish: Happier and Better than Ever

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
August 19, 2021
2021 UNA graduate Alani Brown has accomplished a goal that she did not expect to meet immediately after graduating. She is now the owner of a operating business, Me Spa in Florence.

UNA alumna buys local spa

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Managing Editor
August 19, 2021

UNA clinics administers Moderna vaccine

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
April 22, 2021
On the rise: Bay Simpson and the Outlaw Apostles

On the rise: Bay Simpson and the Outlaw Apostles

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
April 22, 2021
Swift dives ‘fearlessly’ into rerecording

Swift dives ‘fearlessly’ into rerecording

Brooke J. Freundschuh
April 22, 2021
Jesslyn Downey (Left) and Marina McMullen (Right) are a songwriting duo, artist and manager team, sorority sisters and best friends who are working to release music.

Jesslyn and Marina: an extraordinary partnership

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
April 8, 2021
Freshman, Kennedy Edwards, passes time while other characters interact. During the show, no one left the stage, so all the actors were constantly seen by the audience.

‘Chatroom’: the show must go online

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
March 12, 2021
Nathan Brooks is a senior at the University of North Alabama.

Laudati’s poetry revisits post-teenage angst

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
March 12, 2021
American singer Bruce Springsteen sits down with Former President Barack Obama for his podcast, “Renegades: Born in America.”

A renegade’s vision for America

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
March 12, 2021

Do not forget your power

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
March 12, 2021
Artist to watch: Abigail Virginia

Artist to watch: Abigail Virginia

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
February 25, 2021
Here’s the problem

Here’s the problem

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
February 25, 2021
Scelena Harris: A new wave of success

Scelena Harris: A new wave of success

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 12, 2021
Biden’s first days in office set productive tone

Biden’s first days in office set productive tone

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 12, 2021
Unconventional Love

Unconventional Love

Brooke J. Freundschuh and Jonathan Hatchett
February 12, 2021
Green’s five-star podcast

Green’s five-star podcast

Zane Turner and Brooke J. Freundschuh
January 29, 2021

The January blues

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 29, 2021

MSRS: Keeping the Shoals Spirit Spinning

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 14, 2021

Swift’s ‘Evermore’: Narrative songwriting at its finest

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 14, 2021
Grande’s ‘Positions’ sees highs and lows

Grande’s ‘Positions’ sees highs and lows

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
November 17, 2020
The United States v. the Problem

The United States v. the Problem

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
November 17, 2020
Gordon smiles as he accepts his awards of “Mr. University” and “Mr. Phi Mu.” He wears a mask featuring many of his best moments at UNA, including SOAR, LaGrange and SGA.

Mr. University: what makes a man?

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
October 29, 2020
Above is DJ Fickey’s memorial in Walker County, Ga. Amanda Shirley’s daughter, Serena and Fickey’s children, Jack and Paisley wait patiently to decorate it with new flowers.

Justice for DJ Fickey: killer is still free

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2020
An October Playlist

An October Playlist

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2020
We are all trying to stay afloat

We are all trying to stay afloat

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 15, 2020
Classy, Boujee, ‘Ratched’

Classy, Boujee, ‘Ratched’

Brooke J. Freundschuh, A&E Editor
October 1, 2020
Katy Perry’s ‘Smile’ returns

Katy Perry’s ‘Smile’ returns

Brooke J. Freundschuh, [email protected]
September 22, 2020
One Book educates students on access to learning

One Book educates students on access to learning

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 9, 2020
Just Around the Corner

Just Around the Corner

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 3, 2020
Local Spotlight - Jaquan Caine

Local Spotlight – Jaquan Caine

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 27, 2020
Hello and Welcome

Hello and Welcome

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 20, 2020
Swift's 'Folklore' tells future legends

Swift’s ‘Folklore’ tells future legends

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 20, 2020
Covid-19 graphic

Returning to campus post-COVID-19: concerns, preparations and visions for the future

Brooke J. Freundschuh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 8, 2020
The Sister Gift

The Sister Gift

Brooke J. Freundschuh, News Editor
April 2, 2020

Taylor Swift is ‘The Man’

Brooke J. Freundschuh
March 11, 2020
Hank Klibanoff discusses his book, “The Race Beat” at the University of North Alabama’s Communications Building.

Pulitzer prize winner discusses desegregation

Saddler Emory and Brooke J. Freundschuh
March 11, 2020

MSNHA: Keeping local stories alive

Brooke J. Freundschuh
March 11, 2020
Cards for Kids: Phi Mu’s Valentine’s Day Drive

Cards for Kids: Phi Mu’s Valentine’s Day Drive

Brooke J. Freundschuh, News Editor
February 27, 2020
Bieber’s ‘Changes’ predictable and lacks creativity

Bieber’s ‘Changes’ predictable and lacks creativity

Brooke J. Freundschuh
February 27, 2020

‘Miss Americana’ reveals Swift’s internal battles

Brooke J. Freundschuh
February 13, 2020
Caitlin McCrary crowned Miss UNA

Caitlin McCrary crowned Miss UNA

Brooke J. Freundschuh and Quin Norris
January 30, 2020
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