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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Officials to hire visiting professor for Integrative Health Program

Board names Cale ʻpresident emeritusʼ until December

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The university’s plan to make the integrative health program operational is moving along slowly but surely.

Most recently, university officials have nearly completed the process of hiring a visiting professor to teach courses in the integrative health concentration courses of the health and human performance Master’s program.

“We have made an offer to a woman with a Ph.D. who lives in Canada and is Chinese by birth, who has a background in integrative health,” said John Thornell, vice-president of academic affairs. “She has some interesting knowledge and skill sets that we think are going to be very valuable. She will come teach to help us get that program off of the ground.”

The faculty member will be hired for one year, using money from the $150,000 check the university received in August from the Shenqi Company, the university’s partner and main investor in this venture, Thornell said.

“The position we are looking at right now is a one year appointment as a visiting professor,” said Tom Coates, chair of the Department of Health Physical Education and Recreation.

“Part of the start up money that Chairman Zhang (Zhiting, owner of the Shenqi Company) gave to the university was to get someone in and check the viability of the program. Right now, (the faculty member is) scheduled to teach two courses in the fall and two courses in the spring.”

One vital factor in this process is the relationship between University President Cale and Chairman Zhang. With Cale’s recent announcement of resignation, officials have to consider how to maintain the trust established between the university and the Shenqi Company, Thornell said.

“Partnerships in China are

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INSIDE

this week’s paper

photo by MARIE KARERA I Student Photographer

University President William Cale and Trustee Rodney Howard review documents during the March 17 Board of Trustee meeting.

Cale was named president emeritus until December 2014 at the meeting.

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University President William Cale will stay on as President Emeritus through Dec. 31, following a resolution passed by the Board of Trustees at their March 17 meeting.

Cale’s resignation will take effect July 1. In his role as President Emeritus, he will maintain

his current benefits and compensation package, according to the resolution presented by Rodney Howard, president pro tempore of the Board.

Because he will maintain full compensation, he is expected to make approximately $125,454 over the six-month period. Cale is currently paid $20,909 each month for his position, according to the university spending

website.

As the university moves forward with several large-scale projects, the resolution reads it is important to implement a transition “that preserves UNA’s forward momentum while transferring institutional knowledge and stakeholder confidence to a new administration.”

The resolution is much needed, Howard said, and will

ensure the proper transition as the university seeks a new presidential candidate.

“We want to make sure to the public that this search is transparent and honest,” Howard said.

The search for Cale’s successor begins immediately, with the formation of a 16-person

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CRIME

Student faces multiple charges from conduct board PACE HOLDBROOKS 6M_[ -LQ\WZ VM_[(NTWZITI VM\

A student has been charged with sexual misconduct, underage alcohol consumption and a drug-use related charge by the University Conduct Board.

The student, an alleged suspect in a sexual assault investigation for a crime occurring in the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house, appeared in a board hearing last week, said Kim Greenway, director of student conduct.

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The alleged crime took place Saturday, Jan. 18 and the victim reported the incident to UNA police Monday, Jan. 20, according to earlier reports in The Flor-Ala. “The student has three business days (to make an appeal) after they are notified in writing of a sanction or an outcome of a hearing,” Greenway said. “In this case, since the hearing was last week, the deadline would be sometime this week depending on when those business days fall.”

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The student was charged with committing high-level sexual misconduct. If not appealed, the consequence for the crime is suspension, Greenway said.

“A student who is found in a high level of sexual misconduct would always be removed from the institution for a period of time,” she said. “That can be a minimum of a year or that can be complete expulsion, never to return to UNA.” Greenway could not confirm the student’s specific sentence at press time.

“The student is currently in the appeal period,” she said in an interview on Monday, March 17. “We might can comment on that later and it depends on what we’re also working on with the National Center for Higher Education to determine what we should and shouldn’t release.

I’d rather not comment on that right now.”

If the student is suspended, they will be trespassed from campus property as well as any

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Please recycle your paper.

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March 20, 2014 • The Flor-Ala

MAN ON THE STREET

SGA

What do you think about the conflict in Ukraine?

Talkinʼ It Out

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PERSONALLY I DONʼT THINK THE U.S. SHOULD GET INVOLVED MILITARY WISE OVER THERE.

PARKER CHAMBLISS

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I THINK IT IS TERRIFYING. IT COULD START WORLD WAR 3 IF ITʼS BAD ENOUGH. KAYLA WADE photo by ALLI OWNBY I Staff Photographer

Why don’t students care Elected SGA officers discuss next year’s vision about the ASHLEY REMKUS conflict in Ukraine?

Incoming SGA Executive Committee members Daniel Thompson, Adam McCollum, Nick Lang, Sam Satterfield and Kekoria Greer participate in a discussion about next year’s SGA with News Editor Pace Holdbrooks and Staff Writer Ashley Remkus.

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A LOT OF IT IS

JUST PEOPLE ARE NOT

VERY GLOBALLY AWARE.

MEGAN KINGSLEY

IF ITʼS NOT HAPPENING TO THEM, THEY DONʼT CARE.

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STUDENTS ARE

MORE WORRIED ABOUT OUR COUNTRY THAN THEY ARE ANOTHER COUNTRY.

TRAVIS DYKES

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I FEEL LIKE WE JUST DONʼT KNOW MUCH ABOUT IT.

SAVANNE HOWARD quotes gathered by PACE HOLDBROOKS I News Editor photos by JOSHUA BROOKOVER I Staff Photographer

The newly elected Student Government Association Executive Committee is setting goals for the 2014-2015 school year.

The officers are looking to increase school spirit across campus and build enthusiasm among SGA members, while achieving greater transparency and accountability.

President Kekoria “Keke” Greer, Vice President of Senate Nick Lang, Vice President of the University Program Council Daniel Thompson, Secretary Sam Satterfield and Treasurer Adam McCollum joined members of The Flor-Ala staff for a roundtable discussion to share their plans for the upcoming year.

The SGA Executive Committee officers have developed their own slogan for the upcoming year.

“We’re calling it Keke and the boys and we’re ready to serve the students,” Greer said. “We want to get students fired up and excited about their voices being heard. If we start the year off right, we’ll end right.”

Building school spirit and campus traditions is important because students will enjoy their time in college more if they love their campus, Greer said.

“The reason I chose building school spirit and campus traditions is because I love this university and it’s something I’m really passionate about,” she said.

“We’re just trying to have students enjoy their time here at the University of North Alabama by helping them get involved.”

UNA is known for being a suitcase

school, meaning a lot of students live off campus or go home on weekends, Thompson said.

UPC can play a role in making students’ time more enjoyable by promoting them staying on campus on weekends, he said.

“School spirit is something we can always improve on,” Thompson said. “UPC doing movie nights, Miss UNA, Step Show and Step Sing on Friday nights encourages students to stay on campus on the weekends and get involved.”

For Thompson, it is all about informing students about what UPC is doing to make their time at UNA more enjoyable, he said.

“I think when you can get students to just love their school and really get them to feel connected with it, you can actually accomplish a whole lot,” said Treasurer Adam McCollum. “When you’re connected and you feel belonging, you try to do stuff to take part and get involved.”

The officers agreed increasing school spirit, promoting involvement on campus and keeping enthusiasm pumped among SGA members would encourage students

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Below: A student hoists a purple and gold pompom during this year’s Higher Education Day march of protest.

Displays of school spirit like this are an example of a key goal for SGA President-elect Kekoria Greer. photo by Chelsea Parrish I Student Photographer

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ECONOMICS

Raise Dat Wage • INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE TO $10.10 • ACCOMPLISHED BY THREE INCREASES IN 2014, 2015, 2016 • THIS WOULD BE A 39.3 PERCENT INCREASE

• 3.9-11.7 PERCENT PROJECTED JOB

FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE OPTION 2:

ALABAMA STATE OPTION: • INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE TO $9.80

• INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE TO $9.00

• ACCOMPLISHED BY THREE 85-CENT INCREASES BY 2016

• ACCOMPLISHED BY TWO INCREASES IN 2015 AND 2016

• 3.5-10.5 PERCENT JOB LOSS

• THIS WOULD BE A 24.1 PERCENT

• NOTE: ALABAMA DOES NOT HAVE A STATE MINIMUM WAGE, MEANING IT

INCREASE

CONFORMS TO FEDERAL WAGE RATES.

• 2.4-7.3 PERCENT JOB LOSS

LOSS

Information compiled by Staff Writer Ashley Remkus; flag photo courtesy of MorgueFile

FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE OPTION 1:

THE ABOVE PRICES COULD RESULT FROM UPCOMING STATE LEGISLATION.

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The ongoing discussion across our country about raising the current $7.25 federal minimum wage has led to debate and discussion among economists, political leaders and citizens.

The federal government has proposed two options for increasing minimum wage by January 2016.

An increase in minimum wage affects everyone, not just people who get paid the minimum, said Professor of Economics Keith Malone.

What will happen to the cost of living if minimum wage goes up?

“An increase to the minimum wage will force the cost of living up because employers will pass that expense onto the consumer,” Malone said.

Although the cost of living is always rising, increasing minimum wage will make prices rise more rapidly. When businesses are required to pay their employees a higher salary, they will raise their prices, he said.

“Then it’s like people are paying their own wage increase because they’re paying more to get more pay,” Malone said.

Another question that arises is whether wages are growing faster than the cost of living rises, he said.

In some cities, higher minimum wage values have lower buying power because the cost of living so high, according to the

National Center for Policy Analysis.

For example, “San Francisco’s $10.24 per hour minimum wage buys only $6.35 worth of goods,” according to the National Center for Policy Analysis.

Because Alabama is one of five states that do not have a state minimum wage established, the federal minimum wage is enforced.

How does this increase affect us?

In the state of Alabama, legislation is calling for a $2.55 increase to establish a state minimum wage of $9.80. If the bill is passed in the Alabama Legislature, citizens will vote on a constitutional amendment to establish a state minimum wage in the November elections. The increase would take place in three 85-cent steps by

January 2016.

On average about one to three percent of teenagers and college students will lose their jobs for every 10 percent increase in the minimum wage, Malone said.

“About half of minimum wage workers are younger than 25,” according to National Center for Policy Analysis.

Minimum wage workers are also more likely to be never-married, part-time workers, according to the National Center for Policy Analysis’s research.

Most college students would fall into at least these categories, Malone said.

“Businesses have two options when they can’t afford to pay their employees,” Malone said. “One is to cut back on the number of employees, two is to increase prices.”

SGA

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A bill requiring all SGA senators to hold one office hour per week was struck down at the March 13 meeting.

The bill was amended at the March 6 meeting to include senators, University Program Council delegates, Freshman Forum members and members of the judicial branch. The bill was tabled to allow senators to get feedback from other branches before taking a vote.

UPC delegates and Freshman Forum members informally voted against the bill.

Informal votes do not have weight in determining whether a bill will pass or fail, but they allow senators to gauge the opinions of the other branches.

The bill was amended again on the Senate floor March 13 to remove Fresh-

man Forum, UPC and the judicial branch requiring only senators to hold one office hour per week, beginning fall 2014.

Freshman Wendie Robinson thinks all SGA members should have set office hours to be available for students.

“Not only senators, but also UPC and the other branches should be in the office for students to come talk to them,” Robinson said. “What if I have a question for a UPC member about an upcoming event? I want to know who is voicing our opinions.”

The intent of the original bill was to apply it only to senators, said student senator Adam McCollum, co-author of the bill.

“We just wanted senators to be held accountable to students and improve visibility on campus,” McCollum said. “I don’t think we should require the other branches to spend an hour in the office each week if they don’t agree with that.”

If SGA members had voted in favor of the mandatory office hour each week, they would have needed to advertise their availability to students, said senior Megan Marks.

“I think if students knew about SGA members holding an office hour, they would go talk to them about what’s going on,” Marks said. “For any club on campus you have requirements you have to do — otherwise it’s just a resume booster.”

Finding out what students think about campus topics would be easy if SGA members just ask students what they think, said senior Caleb Hester.

“They could just go to the GUC or come to The Commons and just ask students what they think,” Hester said. “It would be more effective than letting them come to the office.”

McCollum said he will be working with senators to draft another piece of legislation requiring office hours for SGA

WE JUST WANTED SENATORS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO STUDENTS AND IMPROVE VISIBILITY ON CAMPUS. I DONʼT THINK WE SHOULD

REQUIRE OTHER BRANCHES TO SPEND AN HOUR IN THE OFFICE EACH WEEK IF THEY DONʼT AGREE WITH THAT.

ADAM MCCOLLUM SGA TREASURER-ELECT members.

“We might come up a bill requiring just the chairpersons to have office hours before we take a bigger step to require all senators or SGA members,” McCollum said.

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Concrete Jungle

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Student media photographer explores NYC DALLAS MOORE

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Last week I left Florence and headed to New York City for the College Media Advisers 2014 Spring Conference. The conference is a three-day event with educational sessions and discussions with college media groups across the country.

As a photographer, I attended a number of sessions and networked with other student photographers around the country.

Other members of The Flor-Ala and Diorama went, too, to increase their knowledge of print journalism, design and issues other student publications face across the

country.

I had never been to New York, so the trip turned out to be both educational and a nice vacation.

We visited several places, including the Empire State Building, FAO Schwarz and the New York Public Library. Upon leaving the library, we noticed a large group of protestors standing in front of the steps. According to the protestors, the libraries are being sold and there are plans to demolish two of them and send the books in the New York Public Library to permanent storage.

The highlight of my trip was on the last day. I wasn’t ready to leave the “Big

Apple,” but I’m a morning person so I packed my things and headed down to the lobby for a hot cup of coffee. When I got to the lobby, I saw a group of runners from Brazil.

I decided this was the perfect time to practice the Portuguese I’m learning at UNA. I told them I study the language here in the U.S. and after a short conversation walked away with one of my favorite photos.

Not only does the final photo capture a very special moment in my trip, but it is a reminder that what I’m learning at UNA The Empire State Building turns the sky will help me network and build connec- blue as it lights up. The fog around the tions wherever I go. spire held the same blue hue.

A Brazilian running group poses for a photo in the lobby of the Sheraton Times Square Hotel Saturday, March 15. The group was scheduled to run the NYC Half marathon the next day.

A protestor hands out flyers in front of the New York Public Library. According to the flyer, the protest was staged to raise awareness of a proposed plan that will “displace 1.5 million books to off-site storage” and sell two other city libraries.

Passengers keep to themselves while packed aboard a busy nighttime subway.

The Metro Transit Authority serves as the primary means of transportation for most individuals in the city.

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March 20, 2014 • The Flor-Ala );;)=4< KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) any university events. UNA Police Chief Bob Pastula also has the right to release the student’s name if he decides the student is threat to the campus community, Greenway said.

Pastula will not be releasing the student’s name, since the individual does not present an immediate danger to the campus community, he said.

The level of the sexual misconduct pertains to the severity of the crime, Greenway said.

“High levels are those that involve force or incapacitation,” she said. “If you’re incapacitated enough that you

*7):, KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) search committee taking place throughout the remainder of March and April, Howard said.

The committee will be comprised of faculty, staff, alumni and community members, as well as two student representatives from the Student Government Association, according to the Presidential Search Process Guidelines for UNA. Three trustees will also be appointed to the committee by the rest of the Board.

Once the search committee has been formed and approved, a formal timeline

0-)4<0 KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) “Partnerships in China are based largely off trust,” Thornell said. “The problem is that Chairman Zhang has created a trust relationship with Dr. Cale.

While the practical side can go forward, how do we transition Chairman Zhang over to having the same level of trust with another individual?”

Thornell does not believe the president’s departure will put the program in jeopardy, he said.

“I’m not saying the project is going to fall apart because the president is leaving,” he said. “Im just simply saying that

lack understanding about those elements then you’re incapacitated. It doesn’t mean that any person who is drunk or on medication is incapacitated but if they are at the level that they cannot understand the who, what, when, where, then they are incapacitated.”

The victim also reported the incident to Florence Police Department. The student suspected in the crime has not been arrested, said Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly at press time.

“What we typically do when we have made a decision to not make a arrest, we typically invite the suspect to speak to the grand jury,” Connolly said. “The suspect is able to present their side to grand jury.

If the grand jury makes an indictment then we go out and arrest them.”

Connolly believes this process is fair because it gives the suspect an opportunity to plead their case before the grand jury.

Overall, the civil investigation process is slower than the university’s, he said.

“We have a criminal process and endeavor to cooperate with UNA when something is being investigated,” he said.

“They are under some federal mandates to process those cases in a more expedient manner than us.”

Although Connolly could not comment on the case, he did indicate that the student could be arrested if the case goes before a grand jury and the student is found guilty.

will be agreed upon and distributed. According to the current tentative timeline, candidates for the position will be interviewed in August or September, with finalists visiting campus in October or November. Howard said he hopes to see a decision made in December.

“We hope to name the new president

by December, but let me emphasize that the timeline is still very tentative,” Howard said.

Cale said he has every intention of continuing to work with the university however he is needed and said during his President’s Report that he wants this process to be “the best possible kind of separation.”

Following his announcement of resignation, Cale said reports began to circulate concerning his health or the health of his wife, B.J. He addressed these rumors with the Board, saying no outside influences led to his decision of retirement.

“Let me say for the record that my health is very good, and my wife’s health is very good,” Cale said during his report.

“If there are ways that I can continue to work with UNA and the Board during a period of transition then I am certainly open to that possibility.”

reconstructing that trust relationship with Dr. Cale not in the mix is going to take a little bit of work.”

Cale intends to stay involved with certain projects upon retirement, he said via email.

“I intend to continue to be involved with several of our programs including the international program and the integrative health project after I step down from the presidency,” Cale said. “I am deeply invested in both and want to do all I can to make sure both are successful.

In short, I believe that through this transitional approach that all the efforts with which I am involved will move forward without any adverse consequences.”

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A STUDENT WHO IS FOUND IN A HIGH

LEVEL OF SEXUAL MISCONDUT WOULD ALWAYS BE REMOVED FROM THE INSTITUTION FOR A PERIOD OF

TIME. THAT CAN BE A MINIMUM OF A YEAR OR THAT CAN BE COMPLETE EXPULSION, NEVER TO RETURN TO

UNA.

KIM GREENWAY DIRECTOR OF STUDENT CONDUCT The Board also welcomed Trustee William Trapp, who fills the seat left vacant by former trustee Richard Cater.

Trapp is a Shoals native and said he is looking forward to his appointment on the Board because of the impact it could potentially have on the community.

“This is a really high-quality area,” Trapp said. “I can’t imagine living here without UNA, and I wanted to be part of this. The longer you’re here, the more you appreciate what UNA does for the community.”

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CONSTRUCTION

Campus construction burn thousands of dollars in fuel ASHLEY REMKUS

photo by JOSHUA BROOKOVER I Staff Photographer

An employee of BL Harbert International construction company operates a crane at the site of the new science building.

BLH spends an average of $2,000 on fuel each week for their machines, said project manager Dick Cassidy.

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Each company contracted to work on-site provides its own fuel. There are 27 different companies working at the science building construction site, said Jim McGee, UNA’s project manger for the science building construction site.

“One thing you have to understand and consider is you have several contractors working on one site and it’s not just one company purchasing the fuel,” McGee said. “Different companies also have different pieces of equipment, which will use different amounts of fuel.”

BL Harbert International, the general contractor, that accounts for about 15 percent of the science building job, has equipment including a crane, backhoes, generators and a mini excavator on-site, said Dick Cassidy, project manager for BL Harbert International.

Operating the crane creates the biggest fuel cost for his company, he said.

“The crane probably uses about 100 gallons of diesel fuel per week,” Cassidy said. “The cost of diesel fluctuates with the economy, but it’s averaging about $3.75 to $3.90 per gallon right now.”

The company will spend an average of $2,000 per month fueling equipment during its 20-month contract, Cassidy said.

“Depending on the type of work we are doing, the amount of fuel goes up,” Cassidy said. “Like right now, we have the crane running so we’re using a lot more, but the amount of fuel we use will really decline when we take the crane out.”

Maintaining equipment also presents a large cost for construction companies, said Lenny D’Orlando, project

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The Tennessee Valley Historical Society Scholarship Competition marked its 30th year on March 7. The society funds scholarships to UNA for high school students through a partnership with the university’s history department.

Located in the Muscle Shoals region of the Tennessee River Valley, the Tennessee Valley Historical Society has been in existence since 1923 and has made huge contributions to the preservation and interpretation of history in the region, said Jeffery Bibbee, associate professor of history.

The scholarship arose because the Tennessee Valley Historical Society wanted to nurture a respect for history in young people, Bibbee said.

“They created this scholarship fund

30 years ago and continue to contribute to it, to be involved in administering this, which we do for them on their behalf,” Bibbee said. “We award three scholarships: two to high school seniors, one to a high school junior.”

High school students take a basic United States and World History exam.

The program’s administrators give scholarships to the first and second highest scores made by seniors and the highest score made by a junior, Bibbee said.

“It’s a multiple-choice exam, the questions are basic U.S. and world history questions,” Bibbee said. “It would be comparable, let’s say, to an examination that you might take in a U.S. history or world history class here at UNA.” The scholarship values are $750, $500 and $250, Bibbee said.

Graduate student Yogyata Batra sees the educational benefit of the scholarship.

“Apart from the scholarship you’re getting, the knowledge I would get would be life-long,” Batra said.

The scholarship is a one-time offer, Bibbee said.

“They can apply it toward their tuition, and it’s a scholarship awarded through Student Financial Services so if the student enrolls here, they will be able to use that toward their tuition in their first year,” Bibbee said.

Sophomore Richard Crowder wishes he had heard of the scholarship before beginning his collegiate career.

“Had I have known about that at that age, I would have probably have tried to go for that scholarship,” Crowder said.

“Anything I can do to lower my school costs is beneficial to me.”

Students need to understand, if they haven’t already, that this (college) a very expensive endeavor, Bibbee said.

“College is expensive,” Bibbee said.

“This is an opportunity to get money to help pay tuition and any opportunity we can give a student to understand that there are sources available to support them as they pursue higher education, is the biggest thing.”

UNA recently hosted 150 students from 11 schools on Friday March 14, Bibbee said.

“We reach out to all of the high schools within a 100 mile radius of UNA and we have about 11 schools that are choosing to participate this year and they are bringing about 150 students” Bibbee said. “One of the biggest events our department brings.”

We want to make sure that we give them every opportunity to try to succeed, Bibbee said.

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STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA

Adventurous spirit seeks the open road THE

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On Sunday, March 9 I celebrated my 25th birthday. At the end of this semester I will just be finished with the first half of the coursework for my Bachelor’s degree in Spanish.

When I first graduated high school, going straight to a fouryear or even two-year program

sitting in a classroom that was probably going to be full of the same people who bullied me in high school — the people who pushed me out because they didn’t understand me.

I had traveled enough at the moment and was living in my hometown for a while when I decided it was time for me to pursue a degree.

Because I waited and because I got the adventure out of my system, I was able to step onto UNA’s campus ready to learn. I was ready to be taught and I was ready to explore the world in a different way.

I love my classes, my teachers and my fellow students, and I am doing my best to dive into the college experience. That’s not to say I haven’t had to re-

evaluate a few aspects of my life. Even over the past few weeks I’ve had several things happen in my life that seem like they’re there just to push me down. But when it comes to my life, all I want is to be happy.

And I’m ready to let myself be happy.

So what I’m saying is this: If you’re not happy, do what you can to change it. A degree isn’t going to make you any happier if it’s forcing you to do something you don’t enjoy. If you don’t think you’re happy in college, if you can’t focus or are failing classes left and right, then take a break.

I encourage you to find what you enjoy and get out there and be happy. You have my support.

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was the farthest option from my mind. I was bullied in school, I didn’t have friends, my family didn’t understand me and I was more or less forced to live my life in the closet. None of these things added up to happiness.

I decided when I graduated I was going to live life in the moment. Within the year, I moved to Memphis. The next year I moved back. The year after, I packed up everything in my vehicle and moved to North Dakota.

Yes — North Dakota. I had a friend there and that was all I needed to pack up and move my life across the country to the frozen North.

That was the adventure I needed.

It wasn’t going to be found

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to become more involved in SGA. Lang described one of the officer team’s goals for the year in one word: Enthusiasm.

“Students will want to be more involved with SGA if we are more enthusiastic,” Lang said.

“My goal is literally to drive enthusiasm and to have students comfortable enough with me and the other senators that they’ll come sit down and eat lunch with us to talk about their concerns and what they want to see happen on campus.”

Building personal relationships with students to show them SGA members are students who have homework and busy schedules just like every other student is a priority, he said.

Building personal relationships with students also means keeping them up-todate on what SGA is doing.

Creating greater transparency is one of the main responsibilities for the office of secretary, Satterfield said.

“My goal is to be as accurate as possible and to be as detailed as possible for

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“We spend a lot of money doing maintenance on our equipment,” he said.

“The thing about maintenance is that it’s hard to plan for the cost because you don’t know when equipment will need

SGA

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• FRESHMAN FORUM- ANNOUNCED A CAMPUS-WIDE BARBECUE PARTY FOR APRIL 10 FROM 4 P.M. TO 9 P.M. • FRESHMAN FORUM- ANNOUNCED A BLOOD DRIVE FOR APRIL 3 IN FRONT OF FLOWERS HALL.

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SGA Treasurer-Elect Adam McCollum explains some of plans to make all branches of the Student Government financially transparent to the campus community.

the students,” he said.

When SGA’s accomplishments are benefitting students, they will want to read the minutes to see what happened at meetings, he said.

“At that point, they have to be ready

for them to see,” Satterfield said.

SGA has access to about $300,000 in student-generated money to spend each year.

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repaired or how much it will cost.”

The work Holt and Holt is currently doing at the science building construction site is not costing the company a lot for fuel, D’Orlando said.

“Most of our equipment is electric because we are doing inside work,” D’Orlando said. “We are doing drywall and the metal studs to build the walls on, so right now our primary equipment on-

site are scissor lifts and a 120 foot boom lift.”

Holt and Holt’s electrical equipment is charged overnight, but once other parts of the project start and more diesel-powered equipment is brought on-site, fuel consumption will increase drastically, he said.

• SENATE- ALLOCATED $2,332.84 TO FUND SPRING FLING EVENT SET FOR APRIL 30.

• SENATE- VOTED DOWN LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE SENATORS TO HOLD AN OFFICE HOUR EVERY WEEK.

• UPC- ANNOUNCED SPRING CONCERT LAUNCH PARTY FROM 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. APRIL 2 AT THE AMPHITHEATRE. FOR MEETING BRIEFS AND UPDATES ON THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.FLORALA.NET

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VACATION

Stuck in this D Dam am Town

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Wilson Dam, an architectural staple of the Shoals, provides hydro-electric power to the surrounding area. Students who are stuck in Florence may tire of the sight of the dam, while longing to be out of town on vacation during spring break.

Students discuss woes, limitations of spring break in Florence AUSTIN SMITH

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For many students, spring break is a time to go to the beach, spend time at home with their families or even study abroad.

These are not always viable options, though. For some, the only choice is to stay in the Shoals for the entire week.

The reason could be work obligations, which is the case for senior nursing major Katie Mauldin.

“I was supposed to be going somewhere, but I found out I have orientation starting the Monday during spring break from 7:30 to 4:30 p.m. every day,” Mauldin said. “I just got a new job as a tech at ECM (Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital).”

Freshman Wesley Jenkins will also be in Florence to work

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at his job.

“I can’t go anywhere this year because I’ll be working all week,” Jenkins said. “It’s sort of a bummer, but I’m sure I won’t be bored.”

Others, like junior human resource management major Elizabeth Tyson, are restricted by finances.

“I decided that for this spring break I could stay home and save some money,” Tyson said.

“My family used to take small trips, but now that I’m making the transition to being financially independent, not relying on my mom’s checkbook puts more of a limit on where I can go.”

Senior Maria Robertson, a social work major, relates to this as well.

“Home is 10 hours away for me,” Robertson said. “I don’t have the gas money. None of my

friends are going anywhere, and I guess it’ll be a good time for me to save money. I can take my dog to the park or go hiking.”

Friends’ plans are the reasons why Scarlett Robinson, a junior majoring in professional writing, is not going anywhere that week. Now that she is older and does not always join her family on their vacations, it frequently depends on her friends’ plans.

“It’s not money or work,” Robinson said. “It’s my friends.

They all either have to work (or) don’t have the money. I guess I just wouldn’t have anyone to go with.”

Many students agree while it might not be a traditional hotspot for spring break, the Shoals area is not without its fun activities, especially when the weather is nice.

“I think the North Alabama

area has so much to offer that people tend to overlook it,” Tyson said. “Everyone is so quick to get away that they miss out on all the things to do here in Florence.”

Robinson believes students can stay in the Shoals for fun.

“There’s lots to do around North Alabama in order to save money or have fun and work a little too,” said Robinson. “I usually end up kayaking with my dog a few times that week.”

Robertson also plans on checking out some of the new shops around town, eating at the local restaurants, going for early morning runs and getting the tattoo she is always wanted, she said.

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SPORTS

LIFE Geography conflicts with standard image of Jesus See page 3B

Spring break books offer self-discovery See page 4B

Lions fall in NCAA semi-finals See page 5B

Sports Snapshots of the Week See page 6B

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TRAVEL

Where to eat in my hometown?

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When spring break comes around, many people venture south to the beach. For those opting for a trip involving visiting to various U.S. cities, everyone will have to stop for food somewhere. Three UNA students attest to the greatest foods you can find in their hometowns as well as the best restaurants to find an ideal meal. Carry their notes with you and you’re sure to never go hungry on vacation in these cities.

CHICAGO, ILL. “Portillo’s. This is where you’re going to get your authentic Chicago dogs. There’s one near the North Side, but there’s also one in Skokie, Ill., one of the suburbs. There might be a couple more locations, but I don’t remember. Deep dish pizza is a must in Chicago. The best I have had is at Gino’s East. Great food and great atmosphere. They let you write all over the walls and things with Sharpies or paint, so it’s a very interesting experience. And for something totally different: Devon Seafood Grill.

This is just high class and delicious seafood. I’ve heard they have a great wine selection, but I’m not sure about that. There’s one in Chicago and also one in Hershey I think.”

— RACHEL MILLER JUNIOR

Home is where the Shoals is

MAN ON THE STREET

What is your ideal vacation destination?

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. “My absolute favorite place in Chatt is called Yellow Deli.

It’s located on the edge of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus. They serve sandwiches, salads, soups and a few desserts. It’s got a really strong folk-like atmosphere and they make most of the bread right there in the building. My other favorite eatery is Aretha Frankenstein’s. It’s a breakfast place that mostly only a few locals know about. They serve breakfast all day and the best thing they serve are biscuits made from scratch that are huge. And as far as my favorite food that you can find anywhere in Chatt is GooGoo Clusters.”

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information gathered by Student Writer AUSTIN SMITH photos by Student Photographer CHELSEA PARRISH

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“In my opinion, the best of foods are found in fresh market-based restaurants, such as Aguaviva, a notorious and populous place to eat in old San Juan. It varies from fresh seafood to Puerto Rico’s famous deep fried empanadas. Empanadas contain choices of shrimp, shredded beef, chicken, pulled-pork and sorts of vegetables. My hometown is Ponce, Puerto Rico, born and raised until I came to the States. The best places to eat in my hometown are Las Tias, De Jesús Restaurant, and La Esquina del Sur. They all have seasonings only found in Puerto Rico and provide the freshest fish on the Island compared to neighboring cities.”

— JOHN MARQUEZ

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HISTORY

Who is Jesus?

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Jesus’ birthplace of Bethlehem is located in modernday Palestine, however he is often portrayed as “Germanic,” said adjunct professor of history Carl Gebhardt.

Geography conflicts with standard image of Jesus MARI WILLIAMS

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In most Christian churches in America, Jesus is portrayed as a white western European.

Historians have disputed the legitimacy of the standard images of Jesus because he was born in the Middle East and not Europe.

“Jesus was born, raised and died in the land of Israel in the Middle East, although he was born in the Bethlehem area according to the gospel and he was raised in Nazareth,” said Carl Gebhardt, adjunct professor of history. “About 100 years before Jesus was born that area was being repopulated by people from the south.”

There is no evidence to suggest Jesus looked any different from other people living in Israel at the time, said Trinity Episcopal Campus Chaplain Callie Plunket-Brewton.

Even though historians say Jesus looked like your average Jew, he is often not portrayed as such.

“It apparently came from the church as it moved westward into Europe,” Gebhardt said. “The image of a healthy Germanic kind of person with sandy blond hair and typical European features is where we

get those images that tend to come from people who are a part of that cultural mix.”

Sophomore Will Chaney pictures Jesus looking like the man he has seen since childhood.

“I grew up in the Southeast United States so in my mind I do imagine the blond-haired, blue-eyed stern looking guy,” Chaney said. “But I do know realistically he was a Middle Eastern Jewish male. Obviously my view is not correct, but it’s the view I grew up with and what I see in my mind when I picture him.”

Senior Bernisha Griffin said she does not care what Jesus’ Middle Eastern photo courtesy of BBC | Western European photo courtesy of Morguefile Jesus is often portrayed as western European as opposed to Middle Eastern, said adjunct profesappearance was.

“Honestly, it doesn’t bother sor of history Carl Gebhardt. “It apparently came from the church as it moved westward into me because I feel like whatever Europe,” he said. he looks like doesn’t matter,” for that is because it produces a critique of that white Jesus. not going to be illustrated as a Griffin said. “We could all be a tendency to want to tack God Just from the reaction to people black, Arabian, or even an Iswrong, and he could be Chinese down to a particular image and suggesting that Jesus is not lily raeli man.”

Jesus is often portrayed that is exactly what God doesn’t white shows us that this must for all we know.” have been a damaging image to looking a great deal different The Bible states Jesus was want.” from the culture he grew up in.

Though it has been a Judeo- others.” born in what is modern-day Griffin said the issue with This in turn helps promote prejPalestine, but people continue Christian practice to not create to accept the almost ancient im- images of religious figures for a the image of Jesus might have udice, Gebhardt said.

“I could see how growages of him depicted as a west- long time, the Christian part of deep roots in racism.

“History shows us that in ing up and seeing Jesus as a the tradition veered away from ern European male.

America, white people always white male, Santa Claus as a “Interestingly, the old Jew- it, Gebhardt said.

“Christian theology encour- believe they are superior to ev- white male and — until Barack ish tradition was that you don’t make images, especially if it is ages us to see Jesus as being ery other race in general,” Grif- Obama — everyone in the powa religious figure who could be one of us,” Plunket-Brewton fin said. “When you’re talking er structure was an older white identified with God — it’s one said. “I think it is also incred- about a painting or a picture of male, that can be oppressive,” of the commandments,” Geb- ibly important to see Jesus in someone who is that holy and Chaney said. hardt said. “Part of the reason other people. There needs to be one people identify with he’s

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REVIEW

Young adult self-discovery novels provide insight in a spiraling journey to find the “Great Perhaps.” On a large scale the novel is uneventful, but it’s the tiny gems you find inside that make it worth the read.

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Divergent Veronica Roth In this Chicago dystopian society, teens must decide to live in one of five factions: Candor, the honest; Abnegation, the selfless; Dauntless, the brave; Amity the peaceful; and Erudite, the intelligent. When Tris realizes she doesn’t fit into any of them her secret may kill her. Tris struggles to find her place in a society where she shouldn’t exist.

Looking for Alaska John Green Miles Halter is obsessed with famous last words and longs for an adventurous escape from his subpar life. When he meets Alaska Young he finds himself

Stephen Chbosky Freshman year is hard on most high school students, but it has proven especially traumatic for Charlie. When he finds a new group of friends who are into drugs and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Charlie finds himself enjoying one of the worst years of his life. Though teenage girls have managed to squeeze most of the life out of this coming of age novel, it is hard not to identify with some of Charlie’s darkest thoughts.

It’s Kind of a Funny Story Ned Vizzini Plagued with suicidal thoughts, teen Craig Gilner decides to check himself into a psychiatric hospital without warning. During his short stay Craig meets a few patients who change the way he sees the world. Some of the best moments in the novel are given to us by the eccentric variety of patients.

Life of Pi Yann Martel Pi tells the tale of how he survived 227 days stranded on a boat with a tiger named Richard Parker. “Life of Pi” is a fantasy novel that not only intrigues, but also leaves its reader with a new outlook on life. If you have seen the movie adaptation of this novel do not hesitate to read the book because of its length. You will not be disappointed.

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Cheryl Strayed When Cheryl Strayed’s life suddenly falls to pieces, she decides to do the improbable: Hike the entire Pacific Trail alone. Though she has no backpacking experience she hikes from California to Washington state on what becomes a true journey of self-discovery.

Speak Laurie Halse Anderson

forced into social exile. With the help of her artwork, Melinda rediscovers herself and endures the process of recovering while confronting her attacker everyday.

On the Road Jack Kerouac Jack embarks on a journey with his best friend to get material for the “Great American Novel” he plans to write. This book tells the story of Jack’s life on the road as he discovers his own definition of the meaning of life. Published in 1957, Jack Kerouac is one of a few great American writers whose novel is still relevant today.

If I Should Die Before I Wake Han Nolan Hilary is a neo-Nazi with a true hatred for Jews. When she has a serious motorcycle accident, no one thinks she will survive — including herself. While in her hospital bed, she closes her eyes and is Channa, a Jewish girl fighting to survive in World War II concentration camps.

After calling the police at a party and refusing to tell why, Melinda is quickly

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Terriers Two snarky deadbeats work as private investigators, uncovering murders and scandals for the local police department that Hank (whom the plot revolves around) used to work for. With a strong sense of humor and situational comedy, the action-driven Terriers is a must-see.

Watch if you like: White Collar, Psych

Louie Set up like Seinfeld, Louie starts out with the stand-up acts of comedian Louis C.K. then follows with situations that seem to reflect his previous stand up.

Many scenes reflect the irony, frustration and humor of his everyday life as a single dad raising two daughters. With no laugh-track, there are extremely dark moments but also the humor of watching him writhe in his own uncomfortable skin. Watch if you like: Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time, The Office (UK)

The IT Crowd

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This show is very dry, British humor that is mostly situation-based. The show follows the lives of two IT workers in a large firm, their manager who coincidentally knows nothing about computers, and her boss who, in the second season, is a complete womanizer. The IT Crowd

is one of those shows that, even if you don’t find it funny while watching it, you’ll laugh hysterically while repeating various lines to your friends. Watch if you like: The Big Bang Theory, Black Books

Freaks and Geeks One of Judd Apatow’s greatest creations lasted 18 episodes and about 14 years ahead of its time. Starring actors like the infamous James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jason Segel, Freaks and Geeks revolves around the lives of Lindsay and Sam Weir, two teenagers attending high school together. The conflict lies in Sam hating Lindsay’s pot-smoking, loser friends and dealing with his own nerdy, over-achieving friends. Embodying high school perfectly, Freaks and Geeks will leave you tweeting at Apatow constantly for a reunion. Watch if you like: Degrassi, My So-Called Life

Bob’s Burgers Awkward, completely irrelevant and just overall weird, Bob’s Burgers follows the life of Bob Belcher who has been working with his wife Linda to reopen his business for the fourth time. His kids, puberty-ridden Tina, idiotic Gene and maniacal Louise offer little help and often provide the basis for conflict. Bob’s Burgers manages to be hysterically awkward while not using the vulgar and offensive humor seen in its successors. Watch if you like: The Simpsons, King of the Hill

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SCOREBOARD March 11 - March 17 Tuesday, March 11 BASEBALL

BASKETBALL

Lions lose cat fight

Lions fall to Tigers after defeating Spartans 72-68

UNA @ Montevallo 9-5 Win

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SOFTBALL

UNA vs. Kentucky State 14-0 Win

SOFTBALL

UNA vs. Kentucky State 9-0 Win

Wednesday, March 12 BASEBALL

UNA vs. Stillman College 7-2 Win

Friday, March 14 BASEBALL

UNA @ Christian Brothers University (DH) 15-2, 2-0 Win

SOFTBALL

UNA @ Christian Brothers University 22-0 Win

photo courtesy of ANDY MENG | Stageshot Photography

Guard Rashaun Claiborne jumps to make the shot. The Lions won the Saturday, March 16 game in Lakeland, Fla. 72-68 versus the Spartans.

The men’s basketball team ended their season Sunday night after falling to No. 8 seed Tuskegee University 93-87 in the semifinals of the NCAA South Regional in Lakeland, Fla. The Lions got off to a slow start for the second night in a row, but this time they were unable to complete the comeback.

Tuskegee led by as many as 16 points and was able to hold on for the win, despite a late rally

by UNA. “I think we had a sense of urgency, since we came out slow in the first half,” said guard Rashaun Claiborne. “We knew we had to pick it up to get into the game.”

The Lions had an early 11-8 lead but the Golden Tigers took control of the game with a 20-9 run. Tuskegee had a 50-36 lead at halftime and would hold onto the lead for the rest of the game.

UNA would not get any closer than three points in the second half.

“Tonight was not our best effort,” said head coach Bobby Champagne. “We battled and we played hard. It just wasn’t enough because Tuskegee played tremendous basketball.”

The Lions defeated Tampa

72-68 in a hard-fought battle Saturday, March 15. Tuskegee had previously pulled off the upset the night before by beating No. 1 seed Florida Southern University.

“I think they gained a lot of confidence from beating the No. 1 seed,” Claiborne said. “They were just the better team in our game and they did what they needed to win the game.”

Senior Bruce Adams led the team, scoring 21 points while making 11 out of 15 from the charity stripe. Claiborne had 18 points and 12 rebounds in his last game as a Lion. Guard Nathan Spehr also contributed 18 points, hitting four out of six from the three-point line.

UNA shot 43 percent from the field for the game and committed 14 turnovers with only 14 assists. The Lions also gave up 48 points in the paint.

Even though the season did not end how they would have wanted, Claiborne said he still felt it was a successful year.

“We did win the conference tournament and we did get a 20-plus win season,” Claiborne said. “We just fell short of a big goal, which was to win regionals.”

The Lions ended their season by winning 13 of the last 15 games they played.

SOFTBALL

UNA @ Christian Brothers University 18-2 Win

Saturday, March 15 BASEBALL

UNA @ Christian Brothers University 7-1 Win

SOFTBALL

UNA @ Christian Brothers University 14-2 Win

Sunday, March 16Monday, March 17 GOLF

Bobcat Intercollegiate Placed 12th out of 16

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Forward Wes Long defends against Tampa player Jason Brown at Saturday’s game in Lakeland, Fla. The Lions won 72-68. The Lions went on to play Tuskegee on Sunday and lost 93-87.

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ATHLETES

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The dedication that comes with being a student athlete does not end when spring break begins.

While many college students will be spending spring break with their toes in the sand and soaking up the sun, student athletes have other plans as they will be playing games and training throughout the break instead.

With the second half of the season approaching, spring sports teams will be trying to close out the season strong.

“Our spring athletes are used to playing and practicing that week so it’s nothing new to them,” said Ath-

letic Director Mark Linder.

Athletes are willing to sacrifice going to the beach with their friends because of their passion of their respective sport. Competing and being around their teammates will be the fun they will experience during the break, said softball player Amy Carden.

“I haven’t had a spring break since probably eighth grade,” Carden said. “You’re used to it, and that’s just part of it.

“When you travel or play at home during spring break, that’s your vacation you have to make the best of it.”

Carden said it can be tough for athletes to focus on their games that week when they hear how much fun their friends may be having during

the break via text message or social media websites.

“There are problems because of course with social media you see all your friends going to the beach or doing whatever,” Carden said.

Softball coach Ashley Cozart said her players know coming into college they do not have a spring break.

She said the players probably do not even know what one is, period.

Spring break, then, will be a busy week for UNA Athletics.

The softball team has a doubleheader against Ohio Dominican in Columbus and the baseball team will have a home date with Trevecca Nazarene during the middle of the break. The golf team will host the Jim Bishop Spring Classic. The men’s and women’s tennis team will

have two matches away from home during the week.

Although UNA Athletics cannot require the fall athletes to train during spring break, most of them will still do some sort of training in order to stay in shape.

“We start workouts in January and then don’t get a break until spring break,” said football player Taylor Carney. “I still always try to do something during that week though.”

The football team starts spring practice earlier than most schools so they can play the spring game before spring break. The team will then start workouts again after the break and continue them until exams start.

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Students recall most memorable spring breaks MARISSA CASTILE

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That time of year is almost here where many students like to tan, relax, hang out with friends and escape all of the pressures and stress of the mid-semester for one week.

Spring break is right around the corner and many students are thinking about how they are going to top their great experiences from the past.

Many UNA students go out of the state for spring break, whether it is with friends or family.

Some people have experiences on spring break that will last a lifetime.

Senior Shaunna Ryan said she does not know how she will beat her spring break from last year because she got engaged in Panama City Beach, Fla. “My fiancé now, Joe, pulls out a box out of this drawstring backpack that he had while we were on the beach and got down on one knee and asked me to marry him,” Ryan said. “I did not know it, but my sister and her friends were there taking pictures the whole time and it is one thing that I will not forget.”

Students sometimes go to conferences on spring break to continue getting knowledge about a possible company that maybe they are interested in.

Senior Zach Searcy said he went to a YouTube conference two years ago in Orlando, Fla. “I was standing with people in a group, talking to them and noticed that other people were coming up to one of the people in our group and asking for pictures and autographs, and I did not think about it at first,” Searcy said. “But, after a while I asked her who she was and she said she was on HBO Entourage.”

When thinking of spring break, for the most part, everyone thinks of going to the beaches. However, some people travel up north for their spring break vacations.

Junior Erin McCallister said she got the chance to go to Washington, D.C. and it was one of the best spring break trips she had ever had.

“It was about a group of 10 of us, we toured around the city and met a lot of different people,” McCallister said. “It was a great trip and I really love the city even more now just thinking back on that trip and all of the memories that we made.”

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STUDENT COUNSELING SERV VICES All services for actively enrolled UNA Students are covered by payment of the Student Wellness Fee: x Assessment/Intake Evaluations x Personalized treatment planning x Individualized Counseling/Support x Referral as needed Regular Off ffice Hours ff rs s: Monday窶認riday 8:00am-4:30pm (Later appointments by request) For appointments s call: 256-765-5215

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