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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 Managing Editor Blythe Steelman

Thank you to our staff photographers

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
April 24, 2014
The Flor-Ala’s beloved Otter Chair sits out of order in the common room. The chair was ruined forever when bolts went missing from the bottom and Staff Writer Mari Williams flipped backward out of it.

It’s A Rough Life

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
April 24, 2014

Goodbye is bittersweet, but it is time

By Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
April 24, 2014

Why should students still care about Obamacare?

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
April 17, 2014

Police chief warns faculty, staff of anonymous potential gun threat

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
April 15, 2014

University reevaluates new housing endeavor

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
April 10, 2014
Hip hop artist Ludacris headlines at the Doritos #BoldStage at the South by Southwest Music Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2014, in Austin, Texas. For the first time since its debut at South by Southwest in 2012, fans experienced performances from inside the larger-than-life vending machine turned concert stage.

Ludacris selected as 2014 spring concert artist

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
April 3, 2014
Rodney Howard and William Cale review charts during the March 17 Board of Trustees meeting.

UNA Board of Trustees names Cale ‘president emeritus’ until December

By Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
March 20, 2014

University president announces resignation

By Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
March 13, 2014
Phillip Phillips performs during the 2013 spring concert in Norton Auditorium.

UNA Spring Concert artist selection, announcement depend on timeline

By Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
March 13, 2014

UNA president announces resignation via email to faculty, staff members

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
March 7, 2014

Maintain professionalism while retaining personality

By Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
February 23, 2014

Love is in the Air

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
February 13, 2014

Valentine’s Day 2014 do-it-yourself gift ideas

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
February 13, 2014

Not just another Valentine’s Day column

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
February 13, 2014
Day’Zha Sales and Haston Coates share a kiss on campus. Relationship length is not determined by whether or not someone is in college, officials said.

Are college kids fools for love? Professor, students debate lasting value of college romance

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
February 13, 2014

Why should students care about the Clery Act?

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
February 13, 2014
Andrew Howard races down the touchline to score a try during a match against Harding University in November.

North Alabama Rugby team goes after conference title, championship play

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
February 6, 2014

The good, bad and ugly moments of the Grammy Awards

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
January 30, 2014

Construction pushes back Commons opening date

By Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
January 30, 2014
Students won't be able to 'eat mor chikin' (at least until mid-February)

Students won’t be able to ‘eat mor chikin’ (at least until mid-February)

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
January 24, 2014

Students need to contribute to their university

By Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
January 23, 2014
UNA community celebrates professor's life

UNA community celebrates professor’s life

By Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
January 23, 2014
A tower of textbooks looms behind an empty wallet. University officials allowed students to charge their purchases to their accounts, sparking more on-campus bookstore traffic, said Griffin Hite, manager of the university bookstore.

University unveils new textbook-charge option for students

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
January 16, 2014

Longtime UNA professor dies after fight with cancer

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
January 15, 2014

Why should students care about Hazelwood?

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
January 9, 2014
Former staff photographer Dallas Moore will serve as sports editor for the spring 2014 semester.

Flor-Ala hires new sports editor, former staff photographer

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
January 9, 2014
Hit the Road

Hit the Road

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
December 5, 2013

Senate increases visibility, remains unbeneficial

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
November 14, 2013

University losing tradition, not just program

By Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
October 10, 2013

UNA, ROTC leaders react to program shut down

By Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
October 10, 2013

GUC evacuated after fire alarm malfunctions

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
October 9, 2013

Future of UNA ROTC program at stake

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
October 3, 2013
Former presidential candidate Rick Santorum spoke at a political rally at the Round Table in Tuscumbia on Thursday, Sept. 26. The number of supporters at the event indicated the “passion” of the Shoals and its surrounding areas, Santorum said.

Former presidential candidate visits the Shoals, encourages proactive learning

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
October 3, 2013
The UNA Board of Trustees are still in the development process for implementing new on-campus residence halls. The possible four-phase proposal includes plans to tear down Rice and Rivers Halls and replace them with new buildings.

Out with the Old, in with the New

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
September 19, 2013
In her March release, Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, offers females success tips for entering the corporate world.

Facebook officer advises for success

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
September 19, 2013

College brings opportunity for fresh start

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
September 19, 2013

Board of trustees approves tuition increase

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
August 22, 2013

Student government aims for transparency

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
August 22, 2013

Economics professor dies at 54

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
June 28, 2013
The Board of Trustees approved funding for a new workout facility for the athletics department March 11.

New facilities to increase overall team chemistry

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
June 13, 2013

Outnumbered

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
June 12, 2013

Students avoid freshman 15

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
June 12, 2013

Flor-Ala editors, writers are students, too

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
June 12, 2013
University and community officials break ground for the new science and technology building on May 6. The building will be located on Pine Street.

Officials, stakeholders break ground for new building

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
June 12, 2013
Newspaper wins top awards, staff members place first nationally

Newspaper wins top awards, staff members place first nationally

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
June 12, 2013
UNA Chief of Police Bob Pastula and Vice President of Student Affairs David Shields answer student questions at an open safety forum in October of 2012.

Campus community strives for campus safety

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
June 12, 2013

Board approves raise in tuition, fees for upcoming year

by Managing Editor Blythe Steelman
June 11, 2013
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