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UNA police officer Edward Rhodes (above) is one of many officers who patrol the campus.

Thefts, burglaries most common crimes

Lucy Berry News Editor
April 28, 2011
Isabel Wilkerson speaks at UNA April 14.

Bestselling author, journalist discusses Great Migration, race

Lucy Berry News Editor
April 21, 2011
UNA students look on as Gordon Stone, executive director of the Higher Education Partnership, speaks to the crowd.

UNA students rally for lower tuition

Lucy Berry News Editor
April 14, 2011
Many students choose apathy over activism

Many students choose apathy over activism

Lucy Berry News Editor
April 14, 2011

Freshman arrested for alleged arson, prohibited from UNA

Lucy Berry News Editor
April 6, 2011

Collier to host National Library Week April 11-15

Lucy Berry News Editor
April 6, 2011

UNA student arrested for allegedly setting fire to playground

Lucy Berry News Editor
March 24, 2011
Members of Japanese University Meal Project raise money for relief efforts in Japan March 18 in the GUC Atrium. UNA has already raised more than $1,200 in donations.

Earthquake, tsunami wreak havoc in Japan

Lucy Berry News Editor
March 23, 2011
Robert Bentley greets supporters gathered at Bryant-Denny Stadium after defeating Ron Sparks in the governor's race on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/The Birmingham News,Michelle Campbell)

Bentley declares additional proration for Alabama, though UNA remains unaffected

Lucy Berry News Editor
March 10, 2011
Lucy Berry

Free speech continues to be tested in US

Lucy Berry News Editor
March 10, 2011

Meet the candidates: 2011 SGA election

Lucy Berry News Editor
March 3, 2011
Demonstrators at the “March of Millions” in Cairo Feb. 1. Social media was used heavily by area protesters.

Social media revolution flourishes amid conflict

Lucy Berry News Editor
February 24, 2011
Lucy Berry

Protecting journalists is a must in our society

Lucy Berry News Editor
February 24, 2011
Students stand together after a performance at the Second Annual Black History Month Program.

UNA continues to break racial barriers

Lucy Berry News Editor
February 24, 2011

UNA News in Brief

Lucy Berry News Editor
February 17, 2011
Students oppose move to Division I athletics at UNA

Students oppose move to Division I athletics at UNA

Lucy Berry News Editor
February 17, 2011
UNA couple Lauren Kirby and DeForrest Brown.

Mixed race students, interracial couples become norm as US diversifies

Lucy Berry News Editor
February 10, 2011
Lucy Berry

GOP attempt to redefine rape is outrageous

Lucy Berry News Editor
February 10, 2011

Students needed to develop QEP for SACS reaffirmation

Lucy Berry News Editor
February 3, 2011

ATO to host coat drive for charity

Lucy Berry News Editor
February 3, 2011
UNA seniors Russ McCollum (left) and Drew White (right) perform at the 2010 Big Band Blowout. This year’s event will take place Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. in Norton.

‘Big Band’ favorites at spring concert

Lucy Berry News Editor
February 3, 2011
Arizona legislators are pushing for loosening gun laws in hope of preventing campus tragedies.

Sights set on campus gun laws

Lucy Berry News Editor
February 3, 2011
Self-proclaimed 'nerd' wins national grant to study in Chile

Self-proclaimed ‘nerd’ wins national grant to study in Chile

Lucy Berry News Editor
January 27, 2011
Lucy Berry

Small kindnesses can go a long way

Lucy Berry News Editor
January 27, 2011
CERVICAL CANCER — A recent study by the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore reports that fewer girls and women are getting HPV prevention vaccines or are failing to complete the three-dose regimen.

Fewer girls, women getting HPV vaccines

Lucy Berry News Editor
January 20, 2011

Chamber Choir to hold fundraiser

Lucy Berry News Editor
January 20, 2011

Liberty Tree Initiative: Bringing 5 basic freedoms to college forefront

Lucy Berry News Editor
January 20, 2011
MILK AND BREAD — Many UNA students were snowed in during the first week of classes. Some areas had as much as 10 inches of snow.

Students voice concerns over record setting weather

Lucy Berry News Editor
January 20, 2011
VOLUNTEERS— Attention Home director Teresa Robertson (left) and volunteer Tracy Collett (right) meet at the Shoals Family Success Center Jan. 7.

Volunteers needed in struggling economy

Lucy Berry News Editor
January 20, 2011
American-Iranian author, activist to speak at graduation

American-Iranian author, activist to speak at graduation

Lucy Berry News Editor
December 2, 2010
UNA junior Devin Kennamer (above) calls alumni and friends of the university to raise funds for scholarships during the Smile and Dial phonathon.

Students ‘smile and dial’ for scholarship dollars

Lucy Berry News Editor
December 2, 2010
UNA ROTC cadets watch on as the 60th anniversary Veterans Day celebration took place Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Amphitheatre, where hundreds of supporters came out.

War hero inspires cadets at ROTC celebration

Lucy Berry News Editor
November 18, 2010
Tori Peden was awarded the Edward Fennel Mauldin Scholarship, the largest endowed scholarship in UNA’s history.

Freshman receives $10,000 scholarship, new car

Lucy Berry News Editor
November 18, 2010
Pearson named editor of academic journal

Pearson named editor of academic journal

Lucy Berry News Editor
November 11, 2010
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