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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
Lavette Williams

Lavette Williams, Editor-in-Chief

Lavette Williams is a senior from Florence, Ala. She has been a part of the Flor-Ala staff since her freshman year and has been Editor-In-Chief since her sophomore year. Williams has also written for the Times Daily, Flow Magazine, and Shoals Soul. When she is not writing for the newspaper, she is journaling and strengthening her photography skills. After graduation, she hopes to continue her career as a journalist for an online publication as well as continue growing her personal brand for her blog.

All content by Lavette Williams
Lost Pizza: a potential cornerstone in the Shoals

Lost Pizza: a potential cornerstone in the Shoals

March 10, 2022
Ways my hair is an armor

Ways my hair is an armor

February 27, 2022
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BSA collaborates with CJSA, SWO for Trivia

February 27, 2022

Professor Joseph: ‘Don’t be afraid to ask for help’

February 27, 2022
How passion opened chapters of Gregory Buckley’s life

How passion opened chapters of Gregory Buckley’s life

February 5, 2022
Women’s center moves to Rice Hall

Women’s center moves to Rice Hall

February 3, 2022
Adapting to an ever-changing world

Adapting to an ever-changing world

January 19, 2022
Through My Eyes

Through My Eyes

January 19, 2022
American poet Maya Angelou to be on quarter

American poet Maya Angelou to be on quarter

January 19, 2022
University celebrates 192 years

University celebrates 192 years

January 19, 2022

BLA executive members prepare for elections

January 19, 2022
UNAs first visiting scholars from Uzbekistan

UNA’s first visiting scholars from Uzbekistan

November 17, 2021
I bought The Tickets to My Downfall

I bought ‘The Tickets to My Downfall’

October 22, 2021

Finding a home in Black Lioness Alliance

October 21, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Madison Williams

Student looks at future as a teacher

October 7, 2021
FAM Series: “Scottsboro Unmasked: Decatur’s Story”

FAM Series: “Scottsboro Unmasked: Decatur’s Story”

October 7, 2021
Governor Ivey on unemployment, prison infrastructure

Governor Ivey on unemployment, prison infrastructure

October 7, 2021
A balloon release for my aunt

A balloon release for my aunt

October 7, 2021
Photo Courtesy of UNA

Women in Business in Year of the UNA Woman

September 15, 2021
In open forum, SGA Chair Makenzie Bullard, with tears in her eyes, tells students she “[has their] back” even if 2/3 of Senate does not.

Statom barely survives impeachment

September 15, 2021
In the windows of Olive Hall, stands a four floor tall Statue of Liberty made soley of Post-It sticky notes. Freshmen Kenny Davies and Abbie Grace Warren dedicated eight hours on the mural and used up to 1,500 sticky notes.

Students recreate Statue of Liberty

September 15, 2021
Student Government Association (SGA) met for their first meeting of the semester on Aug. 26 in the SGA Chambers at 3:30 p.m. Vice President Kayla Walton took to the podium.

Students speak at SGA meeting

September 1, 2021
Students encouraged to read handbook

Students encouraged to read handbook

September 1, 2021
Haven’t found your place yet? That’s okay.

Haven’t found your place yet? That’s okay.

August 20, 2021
BLA members not only get to participate in discussion on topics like campus safety and relationships, but they also get the opportunity to volunteer and network. Events BLA has hosted in the past are Black Jeopardy, a Breast Cancer cupcake fundraiser and more.

Black Lioness Alliance embraces the new

August 19, 2021
Jaleesa Escott, founder of “Refugee Verses,” is a UNA graduate student in music education and a music theatre teacher at Kilby Labratory School.

The face behind local poetry group, ‘Refugee Verses’

August 19, 2021
Open Education Resources in search of student advocacy

Open Education Resources in search of student advocacy

August 19, 2021
Statom’s formal impeachment process is set to take place at SGA’s first meeting, which is Aug. 26 at 3:30 p.m. in the SGA Chambers. This meeting will be opened to students.

SGA to decide on impeachment

August 19, 2021
SGA President’s controversial post calls for resignation

SGA President’s controversial post calls for resignation

June 24, 2021
Since the passing of the amended constitution on April 8, University Program Council (UPC) and Student Government Association (SGA) have developed a partnership.

Partnership after passing of constitution

April 22, 2021

Community Action’s new building

April 22, 2021
“Hey, Stranger” emphasizes idea that everyone has a story

“Hey, Stranger” emphasizes idea that everyone has a story

April 22, 2021
Women of Action: Kauchick reassesses after running for mayor

Women of Action: Kauchick reassesses after running for mayor

April 8, 2021
UNA to turn campus teal for April

UNA to turn campus teal for April

April 8, 2021
UNA Sophomore Avery Yerlan released his Extended Play, “Love’s a Game,” and encourages other to stream it on music platforms.

Artist to Watch: Avery Yerlan McWhorter

April 8, 2021
Mathematics classes are currently being held in a 99 year-old Math building (above), while Computer Science and Information Systems classed are held in Keller Hall (below).

Computer Science and Information Systems, Mathematics to receive new building information systems

March 12, 2021
UNA K-9 passes before birthday

UNA K-9 passes before birthday

March 12, 2021

HERstory exhibit to acknowledge heroines

March 12, 2021

A hiatus away from social media is worth it

March 12, 2021
Inclement weather causes closures

Inclement weather causes closures

February 25, 2021
Winter storm leaves Texans without power, drinkable water

Winter storm leaves Texans without power, drinkable water

February 25, 2021
‘Firefly Lane’ series may disappoint book fans

‘Firefly Lane’ series may disappoint book fans

February 25, 2021
Resolution passed for potential UNA app

Resolution passed for potential UNA app

February 12, 2021
SGA proposes constitution with united front

SGA proposes constitution with united front

February 12, 2021
BLA to host Black History Month Jeopardy

BLA to host Black History Month Jeopardy

February 12, 2021
UNA student creates scholarship

UNA student creates scholarship

January 29, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris: The first of many

Vice President Kamala Harris: The first of many

January 29, 2021
Pixar’s ‘Soul’ explores the true purpose of life

Pixar’s ‘Soul’ explores the true purpose of life

January 29, 2021

A letter from the Flor-Ala to our readers

January 15, 2021
Project Say Something aims to challenge political structures

Project Say Something aims to challenge political structures

January 15, 2021
Your own happiness is obtainable

Your own happiness is obtainable

January 15, 2021
Stranger harasses students

Stranger harasses students

November 17, 2020
Diwali: A celebration of being triumphant

Diwali: A celebration of being triumphant

November 17, 2020
After Aliyah McCary, a junior at the University of North Alabama, saw the lack of representation of black women on campus, she decided to put together an organization called Black Lioness Alliance (BLA). She saw that black women needed to be protected.

BLA to be a safe place for black women

October 29, 2020

Cliché but binge worthy

October 29, 2020
The beauty of good, bad timing

The beauty of good, bad timing

October 29, 2020
LGBTQ+ to show ‘Power and Pride’ on Halloween

LGBTQ+ to show ‘Power and Pride’ on Halloween

October 15, 2020
Breonna Taylor: Say her name

Breonna Taylor: Say her name

October 1, 2020

A peek into two international students’ obstacles in COVID-19

October 1, 2020
Smart Start gives students the opportunity to exchange business ideas while also giving them hands-on experiences that they might not be receiving in a classroom.

Smart Start welcomes failure in order to succeed

September 22, 2020
Unfiltered thoughts about coming of age

Unfiltered thoughts about coming of age

September 22, 2020

UPC ensuring student safety at events

September 18, 2020
The non-profit, racial injustice group hosts monument removal events five days out of the week. These events typically only last an hour, depending on the turnout.

Project Say Something refuses to give up fight for statue removal

August 20, 2020
UNA sophmore Summer Coffey moved for the fall semester into Hawthorne Hall during Move-in Week.

Housing and Residence Life imposes new policy for fall

August 20, 2020
DreamKING: Having hope is a strength

DreamKING: “Having hope is a strength”

August 20, 2020
It is going to get better

It is going to get better

August 20, 2020

Protesters fight back against Huntsville police’s attempt to deter them

July 24, 2020
David San Miguel | Graphic Designer 

Members of the Shoals to unite in ‘Rally for Justice’

June 3, 2020
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