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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 by Life Editor Tyler Hargett

Shoals music series returns with more “flavor”

By Life Editor Tyler Hargett
May 1, 2018
Bryant Hasheider prepares to capture some more footage. Hasheider won his first film award at the George S. Lindsey Film Festival.

Film festival winner talks writing, directing career

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
April 21, 2018

Off-campus production stars student director

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
April 14, 2018

Students honor heroines in exhibit

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
April 10, 2018

Junior walks, writes about statewide trip

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
April 6, 2018

Uncovered secrets on The Flor-Ala’s upcoming staff

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
April 5, 2018
"Krypton" not super, even with Superman

“Krypton” not super, even with Superman

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
April 5, 2018
Marketing professor discusses engagement, Halloween and first sales job

Marketing professor discusses engagement, Halloween and first sales job

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
March 23, 2018
Sophomore Charles Lieb starts a game of Pac-Man on the Lion’s Den Game Room’s X-Arcade system. A recent Pac-Man tournament brought attention to the machine, which gives students free access to 250 retro video games.

Tournament brings attention to arcade machine

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
March 10, 2018
Junior Stephanie Holman’s play “Three Margarets and a Grace” will premiere at Lexington’s Family Theatre April 13 and 14. This marks Holman’s third directorial feature in her 18-year theater career and her first to premiere in Alabama.

Student theater director debuts third play

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
March 9, 2018
A student reads using Braille at Disability Support Services. Located across from the Lion’s Den Game Room, the center offers assistance to students with learning, physical and psychological disabilities through technology, counseling and accommodations.

Services provide support to students with disabilities

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
March 8, 2018
Entertainment abounds in campus art programs

Entertainment abounds in campus art programs

By Life Editor Tyler Hargett
March 7, 2018

Independent films and special guests highlight festival

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
March 2, 2018
Carmen Burkhalter

Dean interested in chestnuts, jelly and travel

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
March 1, 2018

“Versace” kills as crime drama’s second season

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
February 27, 2018
Payton Pruitt, lead singer of local rock band Carver Commodore, takes a break to practice guitar. Based in Florence, the group has performed across the southeastern U.S. and are currently working on their debut album.

Lead singer tells story of local band

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
February 26, 2018
Theatre program returns to “The Mountaintop”

Theatre program returns to “The Mountaintop”

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
February 26, 2018
Black Panther

“Black Panther” stands as entertaining entry in Marvel franchise

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
February 25, 2018

Poet’s work celebrates diverse themes

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
February 24, 2018

MLK production coming to Lindsey theater

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
February 8, 2018

Professor ends political campaign

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
February 7, 2018
Film festival brings French cinema to campus

Film festival brings French cinema to campus

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
February 3, 2018

SGA candidates prepare for 2018-19 elections

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
February 1, 2018
Horror

Original ideas stand out among 2018 horror films

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
February 1, 2018
Hamlet

Theatre company brings Hamlet to Norton

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
January 29, 2018
Assistant professor of art Aaron Benson’s exhibit, “Veiled: A Space Between,” is displayed at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art. The collection draws inspiration from Benson’s Christian faith.

Art professor expresses faith through exhibit

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
January 25, 2018
Graduate student Taylor Goodwin observes the portrait of former FAME Recording Studio owner and producer Rick Hall at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Hall died Jan. 2 at the age of 85, leaving behind a musicallegacy in the Shoals.

FAME owner leaves behind musical legacy

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
January 24, 2018

Sibling alumni use voices in music and sports

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
January 19, 2018

Active alumna dies at 104

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
January 18, 2018
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Living in residence halls expensive for students

By Life Editor Tyler Hargett
January 15, 2018
The Commons Building is a well-used area on campus for students to get food and hang out with friends. In 2018, university officials will re-name the building after Wendall Wilkie Gunn, the first African-American student to attend UNA.

Officials rename two buildings to honor alumni

By Life Editor Tyler Hargett
January 13, 2018
Chris Willis

Interesting facts about Lions head football coach

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
January 13, 2018
Music Films

Films make 2018 a musical year in theaters

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
January 11, 2018

Gift options available within college student budget

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
December 13, 2017

Holiday season brings awareness for auto accidents

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
December 9, 2017

Social media updates platforms with new features

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
December 6, 2017
The Flor-Ala staff works every week to provide the UNA campus news, sports and life articles. Just like everyone else on campus, each member has a personal secret to share.

The Flor-Ala staff shares personal secrets

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
December 3, 2017

Alabama ranks high among unhealthiest states

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
December 2, 2017

Giving Day brings charity to the UNA community

By Life Editor Tyler Hargett
November 19, 2017
UNA Opera/Musical Theatre students perform a scene from "Little Women" during a preview at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library. The show will take place one more night on Nov. 19 at the George S. Lindsey Theatre.

“Little Women” has a lot of charm

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
November 18, 2017

Staff members take charge in poetry leadership

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
November 18, 2017
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Film should not focus solely on cinematic universes

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
November 15, 2017

“Picasso” teaches art and science of laughter

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
November 13, 2017
Assistant Professor of English Katie Owens-Murphy teaches a class in Bibb Graves Hall. She recently sat down with The Flor-Ala to discuss five interesting things about herself, including her love for craft beer and obsession with home improvement shows.

English professor talks skiing and home improvement

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
November 12, 2017

Ensemble brings “Little Women” to big stage

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
November 10, 2017
Local company owner Ashley Morrow created Alchemy Jewelry Sealer to help with jewelry tarnishing and skin irritation caused with some customers. Senior Joseph Isom recently completed a video for the product that will air on the Home Shopping Network later this month.

Student makes jewelry product video for television

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
November 9, 2017
Kenneth Kitts may be UNA's president, but he is like everyone else, with several stories to tell. Besides being a professor of political science, he has also been a high school football announcer, tuba player and a potential agent for the CIA.

President Kitts shares personal stories

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
November 5, 2017
Freshman Abdullah Al Nasser points out his home country of Saudi Arabia to graduate student Hannah Rowe, senior administrative assistant of the Office of International Affairs. Al Nasser is one of the international students who does not go home during holiday breaks.

International students face holiday dilemma

By Life Editor Tyler Hargett
November 4, 2017

Safeplace student volunteer holds campus fundraiser

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 30, 2017

Officers create campus outreach events

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 25, 2017
Graduate students, all with history majors, join the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area to participate in various history projects. Besides gaining experience in their fields, the work they do also lets them interact with local communities.

Students work for local history projects

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 21, 2017
4 activities to attend this Halloween

4 activities to attend this Halloween

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 20, 2017
Senior Josie Lott works at a desk in the Willingham Hall Annex ROTC office. Lott has earned several honors and awards during her time in ROTC.

Cadet finds success in ROTC program

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 19, 2017

Five facts about communication, marketing director

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 19, 2017

Sorority hosts spoken word poetry outreach event

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 16, 2017

Arts festival created for special needs students

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 13, 2017
Friday the 13th

Films to watch this Friday the 13th

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 12, 2017

Conference supports social studies and its teachers

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 10, 2017

Prison study program enters Alabama classroom

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 7, 2017
A UNA Lion prepares for the first Homecoming. The theme was "It's Grid Time '49."

Journey back to the first homecoming

By Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 6, 2017

Women’s Center supports different causes through events

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 5, 2017
Assistant Professor of English Katie Owens-Murphy teaches a class in Bibb Graves Hall. Teaching is one of the many jobs she does for both the campus and community.

Professor’s involvement impacts campus, community

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
October 5, 2017
(From L to R) UNA Chief of Police Kevin Gillilan, Captain Les Jackson and Officer McGee take a break from duties to talk in front of Harrison Fountain. The UNA Police Department, located in the basement of Keller Hall, keeps watch over campus to make sure faculty/staff and students stay safe.

Police discuss roles on campus

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
September 29, 2017

Chief of Police honored with celebration

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
September 27, 2017
Five uncovered secrets about police chief

Five uncovered secrets about police chief

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
September 27, 2017
Employee Ben Schoenbachler makes coffee at Lyons Coffee Roasters. The roastery is in Court Street Market.

Local shop makes room for coffee and studying

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
September 21, 2017

Student-led fashion show premiering in Florence

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
September 21, 2017

Students become first interns through Yellowstone program

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
September 21, 2017

Author brings laughter to Norton

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
September 19, 2017
Senior nursing students Kara Shults and Garrett Grigsby work together on an in-class exercise. Alabama was ranked as 2017's fourth worst state for nurses despite the Anderson College of Nursing's recent testing achievements.

UNA nurses stand strong despite Alabama rank

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
September 13, 2017

Graduate student invites Florence to gather history

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
September 9, 2017
“Swim Team” is one of six independent films that will screen at the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield in the coming months. This is part of the Southern Circuit Tour for Independent Filmmakers, which the Ritz has been a part of for four years.

Independent filmmakers tour returns to Ritz Theatre

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
September 7, 2017
Sophomore Tiera Leftwich performs at Centennial Park in Nashville, Tn., as part of the Musicians Corner music series. Leftwich is planning to release her second country EP later this year.

Sophomore to release second country EP

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
September 3, 2017

Conference to explore ‘Avengers’, ‘Buffy’ writer’s works

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
August 30, 2017
Protest to show support for Jane Doe

Protest to show support for Jane Doe

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
August 23, 2017
Students participate in last year’s Camping on Campus event. This is one of the many events taking place during UNA’s Mane Month.

New semester brings activities for students

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
August 23, 2017

Email shows support for Title IX at UNA

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
August 18, 2017

Graduate releases book on wife’s illness

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
August 6, 2017

Five Places to Visit Off-Campus

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
July 30, 2017

Two men arrested in student’s death

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
July 27, 2017

Looking Back: 3 historic buildings on campus

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
July 20, 2017
Camae (played by sophomore Destini Croom) calms Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (played by UNA theatre alumnus Michael Baldwin) as he comes to grips with his own mortality in a scene from UNA Summer Theatre's "The Mountaintop." The play portrays a fictional account of King's final night on earth at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis before being assassinated the next day.

Play provides different image of civil rights leader

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
July 5, 2017

Coroner pronounced dead near Commons after tragic accident

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
June 26, 2017

Football season ended for player after accident

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
June 23, 2017

Theatre organization awaiting Zodiac’s response over possessions

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
June 12, 2017

Singer to perform benefit concert at Norton

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
June 8, 2017

Tuition to increase for students in fall

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
June 7, 2017
Amber Paulk speaks during Mike Hall's HPER class. Paulk is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Family Studies who was recently awarded for her academic advising.

Professor to be honored for advising award

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
May 22, 2017
Cindy and Ashlee Gatlin prepare to graduate together from the Anderson College of Nursing. The mother and daughter both walked the stage March 13 to receive their Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Mother and daughter graduate nursing program together

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
May 14, 2017

Campus gains more parking beside Flowers/Bennett

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
May 13, 2017
John III and Jeremiah Moore perform at Bridge Street Mall July 2016. The brothers make up musical duo Moore4More, who recently signed a production deal with Grammy-winning producer Jaee Logan.

Twin students’ music company signs production deal

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
May 12, 2017

‘Disney LIVE!’ returns with “The Jungle Book”

by Life Editor Tyler Hargett
May 5, 2017
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