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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 Mari Williams

U.S. offers fun, inexpensive summer vacation destinations

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
April 24, 2014

Mexican bingo encourages student diversity

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
April 17, 2014
Student-directed One Acts offer variety of entertainment

Student-directed One Acts offer variety of entertainment

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
April 10, 2014

Odette offers gourmet food on budget

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
April 10, 2014

Divergent movie adaptation surpasses fan expectations

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
April 10, 2014

Archives offer peek into life of Florence child during Civil War

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
April 9, 2014

UNA debuts three-minute thesis for undergraduates

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
April 3, 2014
 Staff Writer Mari Williams interviews News Editor Pace Holdbrooks,  Managing Editor Blythe Steelman and Editor-in-Chief Corinne Beckinger about graduation and how students can prepare for the next chapter in life.

Graduating Flor-Ala editors discuss excitement, fears

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
April 3, 2014

Novels for spring break incite self-discovery

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
March 20, 2014

Nearby vacation spots offer day-trip options for Spring Break

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
March 20, 2014
Jesus is often portrayed as western European as opposed to Middle Eastern, said adjunct professor of history Carl Gebhardt. “It apparently came from the church as it moved westward into Europe,” he said.

Who is Jesus?

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
March 20, 2014

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity crowns new pageant winner

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
March 13, 2014

One Tiny Box

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
March 13, 2014
Director of Student Engagement Tammy Jacques and her husband, Director of Residence Life Kevin, compete in barbequing as sport, competing in both grand and world championships.

UNA faculty couple competes in BBQ competitions, enjoys camaraderie

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
March 13, 2014

Citing Cinema brings moral issue awareness to campus

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
March 6, 2014

March for Justice calls attention to deaths as result of inequities

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
February 27, 2014

Blogging teaches writing for audience

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
February 20, 2014
Professor of English Lisa Minor looks through a book that discusses Black History Month in depth. Celebrating the month “is a real change from 25 years ago,” she said.

Professors reflect on changes in African American history

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
February 20, 2014
St. Paul and the Broken Bones first full-length album, “Half the City,” will be released from Single Lock Records on Feb. 18. The album is the band’s first release since their 2012 EP, “Greetings from St. Paul and the Broken Bones.”

St. Paul and the Broken Bones shakes up soul scene

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
February 13, 2014
Information courtesy of The Borgen Project

Marketers target based on perceptions of self-image

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
February 6, 2014

New social media app offers short-lived entertainment

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
January 30, 2014
Plus-size models begin at size eight and up, according to “Cosmopolitan” magazine. The problem is there are no standard sizes for women in the fashion industry, said Jane Wilson, associate professor of human environmental sciences.

Fashion industry forces unrealistic expectations on women

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
January 30, 2014
Polygamy serves as international social, religious norm

Polygamy serves as international social, religious norm

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
January 23, 2014

Unhealthy, irresistable obsessions interfere with life

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
January 23, 2014
When students feel a cold coming on, they should rest and drink generous amounts of fluid, according to health.com. Students can also visit Bennett Infirmary, located on Circular Road.

Colds plague UNA students throughout fall, winter months

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
January 23, 2014
UNA students question church, state separation

UNA students question church, state separation

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
January 16, 2014
International students hang out before the basketball game.

Athletics department welcomes international students

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
January 15, 2014
Blue Coast Burrito, located on Florence Boulevard next to Five Guys Burgers and Fries, offers Tex-Mex food with a heftier price tag than its competitors.

New Blue Coast Burrito in Florence serves delicious food at high prices

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
January 9, 2014
Many colleges have begun campaigns raising the awareness of rape culture. This poster, found on the bridge over Circular Road, encourages the understanding of rape and sexual assaults.

Professionals say society uses sexual terms interchangeably, inaccurately

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
January 9, 2014

Netflix offers variety of Christmas movies

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
December 5, 2013
A student raises her hands to her face in grief over exam stress. You do not have to be this student — there are numerous ways to fight off exam-time stress.

Stressed? Here’s some tips:

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
December 5, 2013
Kennedy Pope

Student receives hybrid scholarship, filmmaking position

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
November 21, 2013

Holiday scavenger hunt game

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
November 21, 2013
Brittney Mccaig gives Emily Stephenson the choice of a poster after her name was drawn for a door prize at the Six Hour Mix that took place on Tuesday Nov. 12 in the Communications Building.

Six Hour Mix impresses, does not receive ample turn out

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
November 21, 2013
The percent of people who received cosmetic surgery in 2012 increased 5 percent, according to the 2012 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report. “People just expect good things to happen right away,” said Sociology Professor May Takeuchi.

Social norms affect plastic surgery numbers, expectations

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
November 14, 2013

Study reveals empathy for LGBT community, veils applicants

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
October 31, 2013

Military alliance searches for office space

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
October 24, 2013
The Secret Sisters and firekid (Dillon and Elise Hodges) performed Oct. 10 in Norton Auditorium. The Secret Sisters’ Lydia (pictured) and Laura Rogers performed to benefit the new Science and Technology Building.

Secret Sisters, firekid play UNA homecoming as alumni

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
October 17, 2013
The Secret Sisters, Laura and Lydia Rogers, perform at the Alumni Concert benefitting the new Science and Technology Building.

Secret Sisters, firekid ‘amazing’ performance to benefit UNA

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
October 11, 2013

People judge celebrities due to human nature, news

by Staff Writer Mari Williams
October 10, 2013
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