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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 Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
Ludacris concert provides large turnout

Ludacris concert provides large turnout

By Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
April 30, 2014

UNA student admits posting threat

By Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
April 18, 2014

Kappa Sigma prepares for South Seas Pageant

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
April 17, 2014
Sports Information Director Jeff Hodges

Athletic department houses more than athletes, coaches

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
April 10, 2014

Scholarships sound like music to the ears of college-aged instrumentalists

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
April 9, 2014

Diversity Day brings new perspectives on inclusion to campus

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
April 9, 2014
Trustees Lisa Ceci and John ‘Bunyan’ Cole review documents at the December 2013 Board of Trustees meeting. Cole died March 26 at the age of 76.

Board of Trustees member John ‘Bunyan’ Cole dies at 76

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
April 3, 2014

Why should students care about Florence?

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
April 3, 2014

Trustee member John Bunyan Cole dies at 76

By Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
March 27, 2014
Amy Crews, director of University Advising, discusses the University Success Center’s new location with sophomores Alton Colvin and Ethan Feener, who are also employees of the center.

University Success Center adjusts to new Commons location

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
March 13, 2014
A group of students participate in the OAC's Share the Road bicycle parade.

Students pledge to ‘Share the Road’

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
March 13, 2014
Students play video games at the Lion’s Den, the university’s game room. Kayla Wade, an attendant, said many of the students who come are regulars.

What’s the Big Deal? Students discuss game room’s appeal

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
March 13, 2014
Stacks of boxes await transportation to the University Bookstore in The Commons. With spaces opening up within the GUC, some organizations are looking to relocate, although no plans are set in stone, said VP of Student Affairs David Shields.

Organizations consider relocation possibilities in GUC

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
March 6, 2014
Miss UNA 2013 Emily Winkler performs during the 2014 Miss UNA pageant. Winkler will be competing in the 2015 Miss Alabama Pageant, she said.

Six UNA students set to compete in Miss Alabama pageant

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
March 6, 2014
In addition to Goober on 'The Andy Griffith Show,' George Lindsey was a humanitarian who dedicated himself in areas other than the film industry.

Why should students care about George Lindsey?

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
March 6, 2014
A concern of housing wild animals in habitats includes finding enjoyment in enclosures. However, on our own campus, Leo III and Una recieve toys as well as a sense of family, said caretaker Anne Howard.

Animal caretakers respond to zoo, habitat criticisms

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
March 6, 2014

Potential University partnership with Listerhill could yield Mane Card benefits

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
February 27, 2014
Campus community evaluates credit card options, safety

Campus community evaluates credit card options, safety

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
February 27, 2014

Why should students care about net neutrality?

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
February 27, 2014
A squid, some earthworms, and a scorpion live inside jars within Floyd Hall's science labs.

UNA science lab procedures allow for safe observation

By Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
February 20, 2014
Alpha Tau Omega performs their show entitled "The T(au) Birds" at the 2014 Step Sing Show on Saturday, Feb. 8. ATO won first place in the men's division and named overall winners in the 2014 Step Sing show.

Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Mu thrill Step Sing crowds

By Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
February 13, 2014

Staff Senate creates ‘Wellness Day’ event for campus community

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
February 13, 2014
Members of Alpha Gamma Delta perform during their first-place performance in last year’s Step Sing competition. There will be nine acts competitng during Step Sing 2014 on Feb 7 and 8, said Lesley Carter, service chair of SGA Senate.

Organizations prepare to compete, raise money through Step Sing 2014

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
February 6, 2014
Student athletes Bruce Adams and Calvin Dade take a break from their practices for some studying.

UNA student athletes’ study hours establish success

By Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
February 6, 2014
Rasheed Crowell addresses a crowd of National Pan-Hellenic Council members and interested students about misconceptions of Greek life during NPHC’s 2014 convocation on Jan. 20 in the GUC Performance Center.

NPHC members express distaste for Greek stereotypes

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
January 30, 2014

Faculty Senate covers administrative bases

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
January 30, 2014

Fresh wireless networks connect with campus community

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
January 30, 2014
Zack Kimbrough, Avery Dotson and Noel Geiger brave the cold temperatures to collect coats for the Salvation Army. The organization will continue their coat drive through Friday, Jan. 24.

UNA fraternity chapter collects coats for local charity

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
January 23, 2014

College of Nursing receives name change

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
January 23, 2014

Recent study confirms low freshmen applicant attendance

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
January 23, 2014
Two construction crew members work on the upcoming Science and Technology Building on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The building is set to be completed by December 2014.

UNA Science building construction remains on track

By Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
January 16, 2014
Brett Burcham illustrates apprehension while using an elevator on campus. Burcham believes elevators should be checked regularly, he said.

Elevator certificates have ups, downs

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
January 16, 2014
Yellow slips protrude from books lining the shelves of Collier Library’s upper floors. These books are scheduled to be gradually replaced as updated, more relevant volumes are added to the inventory, said Amy Butler, a librarian at Collier.

Collier staff aims to replace outdated books

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
January 9, 2014

Students, faculty sound off on early exams

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
December 5, 2013

Holiday movies encourage togetherness

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
December 5, 2013

Program Council continues stride into December

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
November 21, 2013
A mixture of students and Shoals residents, that make up the Shoals Symphony, practice under the direction of Viljar Weimann, symphony director, on Mon. 18. The symphony's Christmas concert is scheduled for Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. in Norton Auditorium.

Symphony strings up for Christmas concert

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
November 21, 2013

Blockbuster unable to compete with online streaming

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
November 21, 2013
Sergeant Les Jackson patrols the parking deck on the UNA campus. Campus police are available to assist with student car trouble, said Chief Pastula.

Police assist students with campus car trouble

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
November 14, 2013

Facebook remains popular despite other sites’ success

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
November 14, 2013

Officials deem fire drill conduct unsatisfactory

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
November 7, 2013
UNA's Pride Rock was created in 1994 to celebrate the Lions national championship season.

History of UNA Pride Rock

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
October 31, 2013

UNA’s Academic Commons Building to house multiple services

By Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
October 31, 2013
A student examines their course requirement sheet. The University Curriculum Committee approved a proposal that allows departments on campus to lower the credit hour requirement, starting with the 2014-2015 school year. 

Graduation credit-hour requirements to decrease

by Staff Writer Jasmine Fleming
October 24, 2013
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