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The Student News Site of University of North Alabama

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The Student News Site of University of North Alabama

The Flor-Ala
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An empty beer can litters the ground at Wildwood Park. “Wildwood is an underdeveloped resource that many don’t know about,” said Outdoor Adventure Center Coordinator Patrick Shremshock. “If we don’t take care of it, it will be pushed to the side, and that’s not what we want.”

Students and staff work together to clean park

April 21, 2016

McFarland tops list for napping students

April 17, 2016
President Kenneth Kitts said he expects enrollment to increase again in the fall. “When people have asked me about our long-term enrollment, I want us to continue to grow because growth is good, but I want it to be manageable growth,” he said.

UNA officials predict another enrollment increase

April 14, 2016
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students participate in the UNA Army ROTC-hosted JROTC Challenge March 1, 2014. ROTC will host another challenge as part of the 100th Anniversary of ROTC April 23.

UNA hosts 100th anniversary ROTC celebration

April 9, 2016

UNA counseling services seeks additional space and staff

April 9, 2016

UNA officials discuss future of residence halls

April 7, 2016

Tennessee Valley offers affordable break options

March 28, 2016
Young adults should be confident in decision-making

Young adults should be confident in decision-making

March 25, 2016

Student spring concert ticket sales open April 4

March 24, 2016
Senior Crystal Lyle died March 9 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. Lyle was a choral music education major and was heavily involved in UNA’s choirs, said friend and fellow senior Jessica Rikard.

UNA community mourns death of student

March 17, 2016
The Laura Harrison Fountain has been part of UNA’s campus since 2002. The Student Government Association is hosting a fountain lighting ceremony March 21 at 7 p.m. Donald and Laura Harrison, who donated the funds for the fountain, will be there to turn on the fountain’s lights and water.

UNA celebrates Laura Harrison fountain

March 17, 2016

Civics bill raises concerns of professors and students

March 14, 2016

City plans for new hospital in Florence

March 13, 2016

SGA plans “It’s On Us” event for spring break

March 10, 2016
ROTC cadets present the colors at the Veterans Day event Nov. 11. The university officially opened the Military and Veterans Support Center thesame day.

Military and Veteran Alliance seeks to expand services

March 7, 2016
UNA students march to the statehouse for a Higher Education Day rally Feb. 25. Student Government Association President-elect Sarah Green said 48 students represented UNA at the event.

Study: Fewer than 40 percent of Alabamians hold degrees

March 6, 2016
Ladybugs cover Online Editor Emily Kazungu’s desk in her room. Many students living in the residence halls experienced an “infestation” of the crawling critters this schoolyear. These bugs typically swarm campus when the weather becomes colder, said Director of Environmental Services and Housing Facilities ManagementAudrey Mitchell.

Students: ladybugs, roaches present in residence halls

March 4, 2016

Digital marketing proves effective and cost-effective for UNA

March 2, 2016
The Flor-Ala staff receives honors at annual competition

The Flor-Ala staff receives honors at annual competition

March 1, 2016
Business students stand with Mitch Hamm (middle), temporary director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the grand opening of the Generator Oct. 17, 2015. The Generator is one of UNA’s business startup efforts.

3 Day Startup program coming to UNA for second year

February 29, 2016
The Keystone Business Centre holds various personal and government offices. The board of trustees approved the purchase of the building including internal fixtures and furniture for $1.8 million during an executive session Feb. 22.

UNA passed resolution to buy Keystone Building

February 26, 2016

UNA students and officials lobby at Higher Education Day

February 25, 2016
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Student government passes fair resolution

February 25, 2016

Board approves purchase of Keystone Business Centre for HES

February 22, 2016
Treasurer

Treasurer

February 21, 2016
Vice president of University Program Council

Vice president of University Program Council

February 21, 2016
Secretary

Secretary

February 21, 2016
Vice President of Senate

Vice President of Senate

February 21, 2016
President

President

February 21, 2016

SGA candidates discuss campaigns at ‘Meat the Candidates’

February 17, 2016
Junior Savannah Herbst uses the campus map in front of Keller Hall. Facilities staff will install the maps by Feb. 20, officials said.

More campus maps installed at UNA

February 13, 2016

Critical language partner returns to classroom

February 13, 2016

UNA students and community members enjoy ice rink

February 12, 2016

SGA: Tobacco policy may be going up in smoke

February 11, 2016
Students wait on the Guillot University Center staircase for the first Movie Mondays night of the new year. So far, the University Program Council has only held Movie Monday and Film Friday events.

Throwback Thursdays fall short at UNA

February 5, 2016

Student arrested for domestic violence charges

February 4, 2016

Underage drinking biggest conduct issue at UNA

January 31, 2016
Construction on the future Offices of Student Engagement and the Student Government Association continues in the Guillot University Center. The remodeling project will be complete April 12, said Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs Clinton Carter.

Student Engagement office remodel continues

January 30, 2016
Leo III enters the George H. Carroll Lion Habitat. Anyone with Internet access can now watch the lions during the day through the LionCam link at una.edu/lioncam.

UNA’s LionCam goes live again

January 30, 2016

National Rifle Association coming to UNA

January 29, 2016

Bibb Graves chimes ‘ring in’ the new semester

January 25, 2016

Wammack reflects on year as Miss UNA

January 23, 2016
Children enjoy an artificial rink from Artificial Ice Events in Orlando, Florida. The two-day artificial rink coming to UNA will cost about $14,000, said Vice President of University Program Council Adam McCollum.

UNA UPC secures funds for ice rink, month of events

January 23, 2016
Junior Sumit Kapoor (left) and freshman Tyrone Yarbrough shoot pool in the common area of Olive Hall Jan. 19. Residents enjoy spacious common areas, free cable television access, video games and Wi-Fi in the residence halls.

UNA students enjoy residence hall’s ‘hotel-like’ amenities

January 22, 2016
Students, faculty and staff members and volunteers march from the Guillot University Center to the Baptist Campus Ministry center Jan. 18. The event included a service day project, march in memory of Martin Luther King Jr. and a special guest speaker the Rev. Alvelyn Sanders.

Over 200 participate in UNA’s MLK Jr. Day event

January 21, 2016
Students and volunteers march in the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial march in January 2015. Student engagement will host a service day and memorial march Jan. 18.

UNA hosts Martin Luther King Jr. Day service project

January 17, 2016
Junior Viktoria Piepke uses the new elevator in Bibb Graves Hall to reach the third floor. Now, students are able to take a ride on the elevator instead of climbing the never-ending stairs to their classes.

Bibb Graves Hall elevator satisfied UNA’s ADA requirements

January 14, 2016

UNAPortal upgrade makes program more user-friendly

December 17, 2015

Bibb Graves Hall elevator open for campus use

December 17, 2015
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