The Student News Site of University of North Alabama

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 by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
Author R.L. Stine speaks to fans young and old April 29 at Norton Auditorium. Stine's speaking and a book signing that followed helped close out Florence's first Reader Riot book festival.

R.L. Stine speaks at Norton Auditorium

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
April 30, 2017

Connect1 raises awareness for depression

by Editor-In-Chief Jasmine Fleming
April 20, 2017

Poll shows top professor

By Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
April 20, 2017
Black Student Alliance models hold hands to represent unity at the end of the Black segment. “We knew from the beginning we wanted to make a political statement,” said BSA President Rahsaun Fletcher.

Fashion show brings local attire and politics

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
April 14, 2017

the end. Theatre continues after building closes

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
March 27, 2017
Senior Tra Armstead celebrates his win with 2017 Miss Black Rocket City and graduate student Lauren Blue. "I didn’t think I was going to get it at first, but I’m glad I did," Armstead said. 

New Mr. Ivy League has “exhilarating” win

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
March 9, 2017
These companies will attend the Business Career Summit March 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Guillot University Center banquet halls. The event is open to students from all majors.

Event allows students to interact with employers

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
March 7, 2017

Police officer escorts student from classroom

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
February 23, 2017
Chuck D speaks on the state of rap at Norton Auditorium. “Rap ain't a music,” he said. “It's a vocal application on top of music.”

Hip-hop artist encourages students to self-educate

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
February 15, 2017
The W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library is in Florence. The log cabin houses memorabilia from the “Father of the Blues.”

Alabama locations to experience black history

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
February 15, 2017

Surviving breakups, one lyric at a time

by Editor-In-Chief Jasmine Fleming
February 14, 2017

11 run for SGA executive positions

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
February 9, 2017

Junior says transfers need voice in SGA

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
February 2, 2017

Campus anticipates visit from Pulitzer Prize winner

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
February 2, 2017

Psychology majors teach about healthy relationships

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
January 27, 2017

Senate votes on professor evaluations, discusses judicial branch

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
January 26, 2017
University issues apology concerning incident at pageant

University issues apology concerning incident at pageant

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
January 26, 2017

University Program Council member said she was escorted out of pageant

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
January 22, 2017

SGA discusses changes to consensual relationships policy, professor evaluations

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
January 19, 2017

New Netflix series “hooks” viewers

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
January 17, 2017
Self-education remains necessary

Self-education remains necessary

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
January 13, 2017
Hidden Figures

New film deemed “inspiration” to viewers

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
January 13, 2017
Junior Matthew Beasley died Dec. 2. Although he was quiet, Beasley was “naturally a funny guy,” said his friend and senior Kendall Harbin.

Friends recall junior as ‘optimistic’

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
January 12, 2017
Judge Glenda Hatchett speaks at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Program Jan. 11 in the Guillot University Center Performance Center. Her theme was, "“Where are we going to stand in times like these?”"

Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony hosts award-winning judge as speaker

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
January 11, 2017

Honor society holds fall induction

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
December 7, 2016
Junior Michael Beasley died Dec. 2. His funeral will be 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at Winfield Methodist Church in Winfield.

Student remembered as “quiet, intelligent”

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
December 2, 2016
A student spins the wheel during "The Game of Life." The game teaches students how to manage their money.

“The Game of Life” teaches students to budget

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
November 3, 2016
Jasmine Fleming

Millennials could determine next president

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
November 3, 2016

Clowns cause trouble near universities

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
October 21, 2016

Professor who “built up” students dies

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
October 19, 2016

Campus selects candidates for queen and king

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
October 13, 2016

Senior launches Kickstarter for company

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
October 10, 2016
Bright lights coming from either cellphones or computers can cause people to become less tired. “Have a period of about 20-30 minutes (without the light) before going to sleep,” said George Robinson, professor emeritus of psychology.

Nighttime habits can affect sleep patterns

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
October 7, 2016

Lawsuit update shows university hired a mediator, UNA responds

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
October 3, 2016

Alabama maintains obesity rank

by Editor-In-Chief Jasmine Fleming
September 21, 2016

Campus visitor abducted, found by Florence Police

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
September 19, 2016

Review: Netflix show “compels” viewers to watch more

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
September 2, 2016

5 tips to make campus comfortable

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
August 26, 2016
Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming

Tobacco policy ignores students’ decision

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
August 26, 2016

University responds to court summons

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
August 10, 2016

The end. Theatre searches for new home

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
June 18, 2016

English professor wins editorial excellence award

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
June 13, 2016
Jasmine Fleming

Newspaper informs campus community, offers involvement opportunities

by Editor-in-Chief Jasmine Fleming
May 25, 2016
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