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Ellen McDonald, Managing Editor

Ellen McDonald is majoring in Mass Communications with a concentration in Journalism and Digital Media Production with a minor in Political Science. During her freshman and sophomore years at UNA, she held the position of Staff Writer, News Editor and Managing Editor. After graduation, Ellen plans to work within the journalism field as a reporter.

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UNA still requires mask despite local lifting

UNA still requires mask despite local lifting

April 22, 2021
Embracing the beauty of change

Embracing the beauty of change

April 22, 2021
Lyles and Green crowned Homecoming Queen and King

Lyles and Green crowned Homecoming Queen and King

April 8, 2021

Florence man arrested after eluding officers

April 8, 2021
‘The Bachelor’: the final weeks

‘The Bachelor’: the final weeks

April 8, 2021
Although UNA’s tennis team did not get a chance to play last semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they finally got to have matches.

For the love of Tennis

April 8, 2021
UNA plans for fall amid state mandate changes

UNA plans for fall amid state mandate changes

March 12, 2021
‘The Bachelor’ week 8-9: down to the nitty gritty

‘The Bachelor’ week 8-9: down to the nitty gritty

March 12, 2021
Culinary Arts program renamed after alumnus

Culinary Arts program renamed after alumnus

February 25, 2021
Contestant’s controversial past comes to light

Contestant’s controversial past comes to light

February 25, 2021
‘The Bachelor’ week 6-7: another one bites the dust

‘The Bachelor’ week 6-7: another one bites the dust

February 25, 2021
Alpha Gamma Delta wins Step Sing 2021

Alpha Gamma Delta wins Step Sing 2021

February 12, 2021
‘The Bachelor’ weeks 4, 5: The Burn Book

‘The Bachelor’ weeks 4, 5: The Burn Book

February 12, 2021
Healing the diseased soul

Healing the diseased soul

February 12, 2021
Harrison Fountain: What makes an icon

Harrison Fountain: What makes an icon

January 29, 2021
Laura M. Harrison officially opens

Laura M. Harrison officially opens

January 29, 2021
Abigail Heringer recieved the “First Impression Rose” for Matt James’ season. She is the first contestant on the show to be hearing impaired and this comes after a long fight for diversity within the show.

Previously on ‘The Bachelor’

January 29, 2021
UNA finishes fall semester without going virtual

UNA finishes fall semester without going virtual

January 15, 2021
UPC prepares for step-sing amid COVID-19

UPC prepares for step-sing amid COVID-19

January 15, 2021

A letter from the Flor-Ala to our readers

January 15, 2021
Attack on the United States Capital

Attack on the United States Capital

January 15, 2021

U.S. Capitol breach invokes political chaos

January 15, 2021
Adulting during a global pandemic

Adulting during a global pandemic

January 15, 2021

Andy Betterton elected Mayor in Florence

November 17, 2020
Members of the LaGrange Society give tours of the University to prospective students. The Office of Admissions, located in Coby Hall, is home to the LaGrange Society.

LaGrange Society adapts due to COVID

October 29, 2020
In GUC 209, students undergo sentinel testing in hopes that the university will slow the spread of the Coronavirus. In addition to this, students are encouraged to complete the daily health checks through the GuideSafe Program.

Coronavirus precautions continue as semester inches close

October 29, 2020

Human trafficking threats increase downtown

October 15, 2020
In the early 1820’s, around 400 people inhabited Leighton, Ala. During the Civil War, most of the historic buildings were burned down. Now, the site is used for historical reinactments and events year long. ants settled on the mountain near Leighton, AL. The settlement was later burned during the Civil War, but each year, the site offers a plethora of historical events.

LaGrange College site offering haunted hayrides

October 15, 2020
‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ is no Hill House

‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ is no Hill House

October 15, 2020
A total of four vehicles were damaged in the parking garage on the night of Sept. 17. UNA P.D. were called in by a group of students and were met with the damage. No students were harmed and the driver was referred to Student Conduct.

Police respond to parking garage accident

October 1, 2020
Student’s mental health during the pandemic

Student’s mental health during the pandemic

October 1, 2020
Death is not a goodbye

Death is not a goodbye

October 1, 2020
Homecoming postponed

Homecoming postponed

September 22, 2020

Students quarantine due to exposure

September 22, 2020

September 22, 2020
GuideSafe program implements sentinel testing

GuideSafe program implements sentinel testing

September 22, 2020
UNA students and staff adapt to classroom changes

UNA students and staff adapt to classroom changes

September 18, 2020
UNA students and faculty mask up for the new semester

UNA students and faculty mask up for the new semester

August 20, 2020
David J. San Miguel | Ad Designer

Florence City Council candidates hope to earn the votes of UNA students

August 20, 2020
Emory Brown | Diorama Culture Editor

UNA remembers their mascot but looks to the future

August 20, 2020
Allie Karthaus | Senior Graphic Designer

New Title IX regulations coming this semester

August 20, 2020
A girl is receiving a COVID-19 nasal swab test.

UNA Announces COVID-19 Testing for Returning Students

July 27, 2020
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