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All content by by Life Editor Monday Sanderson

Reader Riot comes to Florence

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
April 26, 2017

Poll results in for best RSO

By Life Editor Monday Sanderson
April 20, 2017
Campus comes together to observe Earth Day

Campus comes together to observe Earth Day

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
April 16, 2017
The rock trio, The Head, performs at Underground Art & Sound April 8. "Their sound is unlike anything I have ever heard,” said Carter Cothren, owner of Underground Art & Sound.

Rock trio performs “post punk” music in Florence

By Life Editor Monday Sanderson
April 8, 2017
Lisa Keys-Mathews, the director of the Quality Enhancement Program said she hopes to expand research opportunities to appeal to students who are intimidated by traditional research presentation methods.

Research Days 2017 showcases student research

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
April 6, 2017
Art instructor Nicholas D’Acquisto discusses how to take steps in creating a design for a menu for a Mexican restaurant. “This assignment will not only give (students) something for their portfolio, but if their design is chosen, they will be given $50,” D’Acquisto said.

Checks instead of grades in digital media class

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
March 23, 2017
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Property decision should consider students

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
March 23, 2017

Oscars committee nominates more minority actors

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
February 23, 2017
A tree fell and landed on the roof of the President's home Feb. 12. The only damage was to the roof on the north side of the house above Kitts’ children’s room, Graham said.

Tree falling on President’s home labeled “an anomaly”

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
February 13, 2017
Jeff Hodges, assistant athletics director for sports communication, and Karen Hodges, associate director for creative services, have been married since June 2, 1984. “He was a junior transfer from Calhoun, and I was a second-semester freshman (when we met at UNA),” Karen Hodges said.

Couple works together for past 28 years

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
February 10, 2017
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Society should educate itself on black history

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
February 9, 2017
Emily Kelley, coordinator for the Center for Women's Studies discusses her previous career as a chef. "I had a catering business in New York, and I then had two restaurants and a catering business in Atlanta when I moved there," she said.

Women’s center coordinator “loves to help”

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
February 3, 2017
Junior Ashley Garcia stands with the sign she created for the Women's March in Washington D.C. "It was really inspiring to be surrounded by many like-minded individuals because of dealing with all of the hateful rhetoric being spread around during the election,” she said.

UNA student “grateful” to march in Washington D.C.

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
February 3, 2017
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Biopic provides inside look at New Edition

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
February 1, 2017

Alumnus to discuss faith and sexuality on campus

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
January 25, 2017
Miss UNA 2015 Rachel Wammack crowns Jocelyn Barnes as Miss UNA 2016. Eighteen women competed in the pageant Jan. 23 2016.

Freshman class inspires 2017 Miss UNA theme

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
January 12, 2017
Students who are contemplating suicide should visit Student Counseling Services for professional help. Call 256-765-5215 to make an appointment.

Counselor discusses how to notice and prevent suicide

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
January 12, 2017
Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media Production Mike Johnson provides advice to actor Edouard Holdener in a scene from “Hunky Dory.” “I believe it is important to teach film students how to bring their stories to the world,” Johnson said.

Filmmaker provides new perspective for students

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
January 11, 2017

Giving Tuesday donations exceed expectations

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
December 7, 2016
Kat Elizabeth Hetrick performs the song "Tangled Strings" in her music video. "It was my first time making (a music video), and it was an interesting process," she said. 

Singer balances multiple creative outlets

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
December 5, 2016

Alumni donate over $41,000 on Giving Tuesday

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
December 2, 2016
Students compete against each other in the Lion’s Den Game Room. “At the beginning of the semester, students start asking (for the tournaments),” said Gigi Broadway, senior administrative assistant of University Events.

Gaming tournament awakens competitive spirit

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
November 30, 2016
Food pantries help families during holiday season

Food pantries help families during holiday season

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
November 18, 2016

Comedy series uses “relateable” situations

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
November 18, 2016
Matthew Morgan, who portrays Ebenezer Scrooge, hears the voice of the dead Jacob Marley in a Nov. 11 practice. “I’m a very happy and loving person, but playing someone who starts out so nasty is fun,” Morgan  said. “It’s kind of like playing the villain in a way. Everybody wants to play the villain.”

Theatre Department brings Christmas tale to stage

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
November 16, 2016
Part of the cast of “Romeo et Juliette” practices a fight scene for the performance. “As a concept, I wanted to make things modern, so costuming is close to what we wear today, and I traded in swords for knives,” said Tiffany Bostic-Brown, stage director of UNA Opera and Musical Theatre.

“Romeo and Juliet” goes from play to opera

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
November 2, 2016

R.L Stine comes to Florence

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
October 31, 2016

YouTube Red exceeds expectations

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
October 26, 2016

Online hacks affect millions

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
October 19, 2016

Review: Arx Mortis provides frights and scares

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
October 15, 2016

Group provides support for students with children

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
October 12, 2016
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Consumers cause lack of originality in Hollywood

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 23, 2016

Memorial show for Jacob and Jeremiah Sanders

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 22, 2016

Theater company brings Broadway to Florence

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 22, 2016

Online profiles intersect with career field

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 22, 2016
Director of the Presidential Mentors Academy Ernestine Davis discusses why she came to UNA. “I came here in 1980, and that was the best decision I ever made,” she said. “I love UNA. It’s a wonderful environment.”

Nursing professor retires after 36 years

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 22, 2016

Holocaust survivor speaks at UNA

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 15, 2016

Nontraditional students receive mental and social benefits

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 14, 2016

Professor leaves for rest of semester

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 8, 2016

Enrollment beats previous record

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 8, 2016

Bullying more likely to affect students in Alabama

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 8, 2016

UNA PRide hosts dancing class

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 7, 2016

UNA Theatre recognizes anniversary of 9/11

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
September 1, 2016

Review: Frank Ocean releases new album

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
August 30, 2016

5 apps to help students study

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
August 29, 2016
Assistant Professor of Art Robert Rausch works at his computer at his design company GAS Design Center in Tuscumbia. “I realized how much easier it was to take the photographs for certain projects I designed,” Rausch said. “I managed to combine my two loves, and I am happy that I made the decision.”

Professor creates plans for UNA photography program

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
August 25, 2016

5 websites to buy cheap textbooks

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
August 25, 2016
Country singer Jana Kramer performs at Norton Auditorium Aug. 25. “I think (the show is) great,” said Bob Garfrerick, department chair of Entertainment Industry. “It’s a fairly big show. She does not come cheap, and this is going be as good of a show as anything that’s in Norton any given year. My thoughts are that this is going to be a good show.”

UNA students bring Jana Kramer to campus

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
August 24, 2016

Suicide Squad’s characters carry the movie

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
August 5, 2016

Campus offers opportunities for volunteer experiences

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
July 27, 2016
Most popular majors on campus

Most popular majors on campus

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
June 29, 2016

Police recover stolen textbooks

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
June 21, 2016

Shoals PrideFest takes steps to ensure safety

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
June 15, 2016
Jocelyn Barnes is the 2016-17 head SOAR counselor. “I’m so proud of her for accomplishing all of these things that she’s doing,” said SGA President Sarah Green.

Head student orientation counselor “loves helping others”

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
June 7, 2016

Student receives scholarship to study Korean

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
May 24, 2016
OLDSPORT member Jake Elliff jumps from the rafters in the Mane room during a Jan. 30 performance. The band released their album Oldsport III March 14, which is available on Spotify and iTunes.

Local band’s short album entertains

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
May 21, 2016
Kappa Sigma Fraternity presents a $3700 check to Executive Director of Safeplace, Inc Rachel Hackworth. “It takes a lot of people and money to make that happen," Hackworth said. "Groups that are doing projects like this are certainly heroes to us.”

Fraternity provides check to domestic violence shelter

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
May 5, 2016

Deadpool beats expectations

by Life Editor Monday Sanderson
February 12, 2016
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