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Students plan to spend Thanksgiving in Haiti
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JASMINE FLEMING MANAGING EDITOR MIKE EZEKIEL NEWS EDITOR KAITLYN DAVIS ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR CIERA GOLLIVER LIFE EDITOR MONDAY SANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR ANDREW FULMER ONLINE EDITOR MADI WINKLER BUSINESS MANAGER JUSTIN BLANCHARD CIRCULATION MANAGER ALLEN CHILDERS GRAPHIC DESIGNERS MICHAEL MEIGS DAVID SAN MIGUEL JACQUELINE WILLIS CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER MELANIE HODGES STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS SIERRA HILL HILLARY TAYLOR VIDEOGRAPHER DAVID MONTGOMERY ADVISER SCOTT MORRIS COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SHANNON WELLS
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Tucker Green shares a smile with a child from Haiti in 2015 during Thanksgiving break. Students who are a part of UNA Alternative Breaks are traveling to the country to spend Thanksgiving this year. MONDAY SANDERSON/ ANNA MAHAN Life Editor/Student Writer life@florala.net UNA Alternative Breaks has aided the village of Desab, Haiti, within the classroom for the past one and a half years. They will be going back this Thanksgiving break. This is a way for students to get out of their comfort zone and help a new community along with their own, said Bethany Green, assistant director of Student Engagement. The Alternative Breaks to Haiti are open to students and teachers but are completely student lead, Green said. The 2016 leaders for Thanksgiving are seniors Casey Kynerd and Melissa Parker. Green said the group fell in love with the village after visiting the first time in spring 2015. “We felt that there was a huge need for us to continue some type of partnership with them, but we couldn’t figure out what we needed to do at the time,” she said. “We eventually realized that we can’t keep going back and teaching in the classroom because, ultimately, we aren’t doing any good for this community (in the longterm).” Green said after a series of meetings with village leaders and UNA faculty, they decided to teach the community composting, an alternative way of farming. “Both groups are learning about starting and sustaining composts that will supply crops for the people of Haiti,” she said. “We’re trying to help them become sustainable. We want to do so much. That’s the only reason we go back is to visit.” The people in the Desab community
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Assistant Director of Student Engagement Bethany Green speaks with a girl in Haiti in 2015 over Thanksgiving break. Green coordinates Alternative Breaks trips to the country. typically make about $100 a year, so living conditions are difficult, Green said. As part of preparation, both teams are building gardens at Weeden Elementary in Florence and partnering with Alabama Extension Center. “People from the extension center came to one of our retreats, and they taught us about composting,” Parker said. “After they taught us, we went to Weeden Elementary and built raised garden beds for their gardening
project.” Composting is not the only way UNA will be helping Desab, Green said. With the wide range of programs offered on UNA’s campus, many departments have become involved. “We have a whole campus full of knowledge to help,” she said. “The program has received great feedback from people all over campus.”
To read about what kind of people Green is looking for to join Alternative Breaks, go to florala.net.
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The Flor-Ala staff: What we are most thankful for JASMINE FLEMING Editor-in-Chief editor@florala.net
Jasmine Fleming, Editor-in-Chief “I’m most thankful for the opportunities I’ve had at UNA and throughout life,” she said. “There are times when I don’t feel like enough – good enough, strong enough, brave enough, smart enough. In those times, I reflect on all the awesome opportunities I’ve had, like being a debt-free first generation college student. It feels great to make others proud of me, but what keeps me going is when I can say I’m proud of myself.”
Monday Sanderson, Life Editor “I am thankful for my dogs, Dorothy and Bruiser, who keep my mom company when I’m not at home,” she said. “I’m thankful for being able to say my first job as an online tutor was something I enjoy and still do. I’m thankful for my roommate who puts up with me even when I’m annoying, and I’m thankful to have a family that supports me.”
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“I’m thankful first and foremost that I worship a God who spared my life and has given me a hope of heaven,” he said. “I’m also thankful for the wonderful people I’ve surrounded myself with who support me and keep me going. I’m grateful that I am about to graduate with a college degree and enter a job field where I feel that I belong. And finally, all of the little things in life that make each day enjoyable are things I do not take for granted.”
“I’m thankful for having food in my stomach and a safe place to live because many do not have those necessities,” she said. “Friends who make me laugh until I cry make me thankful. My parents and my brother are some of my best friends, and I’m appreciative of their love, humor and support. Although school is overwhelming and I’m looking forward to graduating, I’m also grateful to live in a country that allows women to further their education.”
“I am incredibly thankful for my friends,” she said. “I would not consider my time at college half as successful without them in my life. It feels like finding a family away from home. It’s unexpected, but it falls together so nicely that you can’t help but welcome it.”
Madi Winkler, Social Media Coordinator “I am thankful for a wonderfully supportive group of family and friends, who encourage and love me,” she said. “I am thankful to be able to celebrate with them every day, especially during this holiday season. I also find myself thankful for the little things in life, as the most beautiful of things are often the least celebrated.”
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“I’m thankful for my family, especially my love Marley,” he said. “She has moved to Florence while I finish up my degree and has been supportive of everything I’ve done. Mars, you da real MVP.”
“I am most thankful for my family and friends,” he said. “They are always there for me whenever I need them most. I really do love them with all of my heart. They are great companions for life, and I wouldn’t ask for anything better.”
11 tips for surviving dinners with entire family MADI WINKLER Social Media Coordinator online@florala.net Every year, students return home for copious amounts of food and family time. While both of these are good, they can make even the happiest of holidays stressful. Students, this is the survival guide to family Thanksgiving.
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Avoid politics. Nothing good ever comes from fist fighting, throwing the food Grandma worked so hard to prepare or exchanging passiveaggressive comments about a family member’s political preferences. In light of the recent election, arguing over who voted for whom is irrelevant at this point anyhow.
2. Abstain from getting sloppy
drunk,
even after someone brings up politics. This will only make matters worse.
3. Never, under any circumstance, insult someone’s cooking. Making a snide comment about Aunt Gina’s dry macaroni and cheese is the quickest way to receive a smack to the mouth.
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Avoid talkative relatives who cannot stop asking about the job, the grades, the love live or lack thereof. If avoiding this person does not go as planned, just be honest with them. Then, get away as quickly as possible.
5. Help
out when possible (if your family allows extra people in
the kitchen). It would be so kind to offer to help cut the turkey, set and clear the table or even wash dishes. Putting together a Thanksgiving meal for a whole herd of people is not easy.
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Be patient. Even as the delicious smell dances into all the rooms in the house, it is not done until the cook says it is done.
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Wear comfortable pants.
This is quite possibly one of the most important Thanksgiving tips. If eating a lot of food is in the near future, elastic pants will surely serve the wearer well. If the pants do not expand, for the love of all that is good, do not take them off. The family does not need to see the rest of your blessings.
8. Speaking of eating to the point of misery, do not eat until the point of sickness. No one wants to clean that up, and no one wants to hear whining for the rest of the day.
9. Always save room for dessert.
This is the best part. If the family misses out on the pumpkin pie, did Thanksgiving even happen?
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Expect the unexpected.
Have a plan in place if pets try to steal the food, or if one of the little cousins vomits under the table. Strategy is key.
11. Have Mom pack up all the leftovers. Dining dollars do not last forever, especially with finals quickly approaching.
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5 ways to stay healthy this holiday season HANNAH ZIMMER Staff Writer hzimmer@una.edu Most people see Thanksgiving as a food-based holiday. A variety of high calorie food surrounds them on this day, and it might be hard resisting the temptation to eat everything. The average person consumes 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving, according Calorie Control Council. This is twice the amount of calories an average person should consume in a day if they want to maintain their weight. It is triple the amount of the calories they need to lose weight. However, there are ways to maintain a healthy weight and diet over Thanksgiving break despite all of the delicious food selections. In most instances, a person can still eat hearty turkey or sweet potatoes while simultaneously watching their weight. Eating habits are just as important as an actual diet. Here are tips to
remain healthy during the holidays.
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Don’t Skip Meals.
Do not skip meals to prepare for a large, upcoming Thanksgiving dinner. When a person skips a meal, they are more likely to binge-eat later, according to health.com. Skipping meals is not a successful weight-tactic. Instead, eat smaller portions throughout the day to avoid the temptation of eating the whole pumpkin pie at dinner.
2. Eat Slowly. This might seem like a nearly impossible task because the cook will cover the dinner table with delicious food, but it will help. The body registers more slowly
that it is full when the intake of food is quicker. If the body does not register fullness, it becomes much easier to continually eat, according to health.com.
3. Individually.
Serve Dishes
Serve meals restaurant-style. Never place all of the food on the dinner table. This makes it too easy to reach out and grab another spoonful of dressing or another slice of pie. Instead, bring each course of the meal out of the kitchen one at a time. This can reduce overall food intake.
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Moderate Alcohol.
Be cautious of alcoholic beverage intake. Alcohol is full of unnecessary calories. Not only that, but when
under the influence, a person is more likely to lose inhibitions and eat everything in sight. Responsible drinking to celebrate the holidays is acceptable.
Set Realistic
5. Goals.
The holidays are a time of happiness. People should not continuously worry about how many calories they are eating because impractical goals can actually stunt long-term weight loss. Make goals specific but attainable. After all, the holidays should be a time of happiness. The secret of remaining healthy over the holidays is balance. Enjoy the seasonal foods of Thanksgiving, but eat proportional helpings. Do not continue to eat just because something is tasty, and stop when full.
What is your favorite side dish at family reunions?
“Corn. My family grows it. We shuck it and do the whole nine yards,” said freshman Morgan Reddix.
“Mac and Cheese. It has to have like four different cheeses in it, and it has to melt in your mouth,” said sophomore Nahkita Belser.
“I’d have to say mashed potatoes with gravy because it’s my grandma’s recipe. It’s got little chunks of potatoes in it,” said junior Lakin Yerbey.
“It just can’t be anything but mac and cheese. (It) goes with anything. Gosh, I kind of want some now,” said sophomore Brayan Patlan.
“Mine is sweet potato casserole with the marshmallows and cinnamon on top just like my mom makes it every year,” said junior Dominic Summerhill.
“Sweet Potato Casserole. My grandmother makes it. It’s almost like a dessert because it’s really sweet,” said sophomore Lauren Day.
“I don’t know what it is, but me and mac and cheese have this thing going on, and it’s not going to end anytime soon,” said sophomore Anfrenee Mainer.
“It’s got to be potato casserole. My grandma makes the most amazing potato casserole. It has bacon in it,” said senior David Box.
Information compiled by Managing Editor Mike Ezekiel
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Professor who taught ʻlife lessonsʼ dies KAITLYN DAVIS News Editor news@florala.net John Waters, visiting associate professor in the Art Department, died Nov. 4. “In October 2016, John returned to Richmond, (Virginia) and family, where he was surrounded by love when he passed, following a spirited fight against cancer,” according to the obituary. Director of University Communications Bryan Rachal said in an email he believes throat cancer caused Waters’ death. “In keeping with his faith in science and at his request, John’s remains were donated to The Virginia State Anatomical Program, whose mission is to educate health professionals in the teaching of anatomy and medical research,” according to the obituary. Instead of flowers,
people should donate to the Hospice of Virginia and the University of North Alabama Department of Art, according to the obituary. Waters was more than a professor, said alumna Carly Hannah on Facebook. “He was a most brilliant professor and friend and by far my favorite of the ones I had during my time at UNA,” Hannah said. “But aside from being a great professor, he was also a beautiful friend to many of his students and taught us many life lessons that we’ll never forget and left us each with a new vision of the world around us. “(Waters) always pushed me to do my best, even when I didn’t think I could do any better. (He was) always critical of my work but in the best way that inspired me to work harder to please (him) even more.” Waters accomplished much throughout his life.
As the President and Creative Director of Waters Design Associates Inc., he assisted clients like American Express, The Wall Street Journal and the United Nations with brand strategy and communications, according to the obituary. Former Waters Design employee Jennifer Baldwin said in a Facebook post Waters was “kind-hearted and inspiring.” Waters’ found success in his design work. “John’s clients, his students and he received countless design awards, and in February 2013, John was selected by the readers of Graphic Design USA as one of the 50 most influential graphic designers of the past fifty years,” according to the obituary. He was also a professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design from 2006-13, which is what sparked University Photographer Shannon Wells’ interest in him, she said in an email. Wells was his “partner in love and mischief,” according to the obituary. The two met at UNA, Wells said. “I was impressed with his cool demeanor and (New York) accent,” she said. “I loved his smile, (and) I volunteered to show him around.” The pair had many grand adventures including eating greasy food atop an Indian burial ground, Wells said. “(During) one hilarious picnic, we climbed to the top of the Florence Indian Mound,” Wells said. “It was 20ish degree weather. At the top, we ate fried chicken, shivering beneath a quilt, while the wind whipped through the cracks constantly tearing it from our grip. We laughed a lot.” They bonded over creativity, she said. “We found beauty in simple things or most everything,” she said. “It was a constant pleasure seeing together, and we discussed every subject. “John was an optimist (and) a tough business man. He (also) taught me to drink Scotch.” Waters taught her many life
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lessons as well, Wells said. “(Waters taught me) to never give up, to stay positive, the importance of forgiveness and acknowledging it if we’re wrong,” she said. “(He also taught me) that nothing is as it seems, to question everything, to be strong when you’re right, to take chances (and) that creativity in the workplace and education is the most important first ingredient to innovation and success.” She learned from Waters that failure is only the precursor to success, she said. “I learned that John had a mind which exceeded mine by a million light years,” Wells said. “He gave me the gift of confidence because he believed in me.” Senior Emily Jones said in an email Waters had the ability to lift others up. “He believed that everyone has creativity inside them,” Jones said. “They just need to look inside themselves. Mr. Waters was more than just my professor. He was someone who inspired my work. He pushed me to my fullest potential in the academic world and in the professional world. “He definitely left a mark here at UNA that can be seen through the students he taught and the people he touched.” Wells said the art professor’s genuineness made his students trust him, and he would have wanted his students to know he loved them. “John was believable,” Wells said. “So, when he complimented the students on their potential, they knew he was being honest.” He helped students succeed in their work. “He was a great professor and a greater human being,” said former SCAD student Kiera Bui in a Facebook post. “The project I did in his class got a lot of compliments from interviewers, and I was so lucky to have met him.” For details about Waters’ memorial service, contact Art Department Chair Chiong-Yiao Chen at cchen@una.edu.
(Waters) always pushed me to do my best, even when I didn’t think I could do any better. (He was) always critical of my work but in the best way.” Carly Hannah| Alumna
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Newspaper wins award for logo STAFF REPORT The Flor-Ala Staff editor@florala.net
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President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Prescott Valley Event Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Oct. 4. Trump won the mock on-campus election with 97 votes.
Students speak up about election KAITLYN DAVIS News Editor news@florala.net Many students headed to the polls to vote in their first presidential election Nov. 8. Some stayed up until the early hours of the morning, while others arose the next day to learn Donald Trump was America’s 45th president. For most students who cast their votes in The Flor-Ala’s mock election, this was welcome news. For others, the news was surprising. “I went to bed expecting to wake up in the morning and Hillary (to) be president,” said sophomore Charles Harvel. Out of 277 ballots, Trump won the mock election with 35 percent of the votes, while Hillary Clinton followed with 30 percent. Although most students voted red on campus, 55 percent of young adults between 18 and 29 voted blue nationally, according to The New York Times exit poll. The race for presidency was not as close in the national election. A candidate must receive 270 electoral votes to win, and Trump exceeded the set number with 279. Clinton received 228. However, the gap was not as wide in the popular vote. Most Americans voted for Clinton, allowing her to gather 48 percent of the votes, but Trump was on her heels with 47 percent. This is
the fifth time in America’s history a candidate has won the White House without winning the popular vote. Some Americans chose not to vote Republican or Democrat and instead chose third party candidates Gary Johnson or Jill Stein. Libertarian Party candidate Johnson received three percent of America’s vote, and Green Party Candidate Stein received one percent. Johnson fared better on UNA’s campus, gathering 15 percent of student votes in the mock election, while Stein did worse, garnering 0.7 percent of the votes. Although senior David Atkins voted for Johnson, he said he is hopeful about a Trump presidency. “With the (republicans) having control in all three branches of our government, we’ll see if they can make some progress,” Atkins said. Some students refused to vote for any of the above candidates. Four percent of students chose to write in candidates, including Albus Dumbledore, President Kenneth Kitts and Bernie Sanders. Thirteen percent of students said they would abstain from voting altogether. Freshman Hayden Suddith said although he was not excited about any of the candidates, voting provides justification for protesting a president’s actions. “I’d rather vote and be one of those people that complains for four years than be one of those people that doesn’t
vote and complains,” Suddith said. A student who voted in the campus mock election revealed they were less than excited about their chosen candidate. The student chose Clinton but only “reluctantly,” they said in a comment left on the ballot. Some students feel they had to choose the lesser of two evils, but others embraced their candidate of choice, like junior Alex Jones. “Trump train has no brakes,” Jones said. Other students are not thrilled the country has chosen to hop aboard the Trump train. “The best way to describe how I feel is disappointed,” said senior Mai Curott. “I’m apprehensive. Trump is good at fear. On both sides, we’re all afraid of our rights being taken away by people with too much power, and no one knows what he’ll do next.” A student anonymously elaborated on their Trump support in the mock election by adding an additional comment to the ballot. “Build that wall, sincerely, The Chalkers,” said the note. The phrase is a nod to the expressions of trump support that decorated campus last month. Political slogans written in chalk such as “Hillary for Prison” and “Trump approves this wall” appeared multiple places on campus.
Editor’s Note: Associate News Editor Ciera Golliver contributed to this story.
For the first time in the paper’s 85 year history, The Flor-Ala staff can add award-winning logo to the list of accomplishments. The paper won the second place 201516 Pinnacle Award for best nameplate. College Media Association, founded in 1954, awards Pinnacles each academic year to the best in college media, as well as hosts conferences and seminars to educate student media members. The best nameplate category recognizes excellence in the design of a newspaper’s main flag or name presentation, according to the CMA website. Two things came together at about the same time to lead to this award, said UNA Student Media Adviser Scott Morris. The Flor-Ala received a professional critique at a national student media convention in Austin, Texas, last year, which suggested major changes, including a new nameplate. At the same time, the newspaper had an editor-in-chief, Kali Daniel, who possessed the design skills needed to implement changes. Daniel decided to adopt the redesign of the newspaper as her capstone project for the university’s honors program. “It was a dramatic change to a more modern look — more like a magazine,” Morris said. “Kali worked hard doing research for the project, and we were very pleased with the results. I’m happy she and The Flor-Ala received this national award and that we have a great design to serve us for years to come.” Other changes to the paper’s design that Daniel made during her time as editor-in-chief include reorganization of sections of the paper and creation of the current tagline: You speak. We write. Daniel said the win surprised and flattered her. “To know that I did it — and did it well — is a huge honor,” she said.
To read more about who guided Daniel with some of the redesign work, go to florala.net.
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Residence hall crime Disorderly conduct and harassment rank third SAMANTHA THOMPSON Student Writer sthompson8@una.edu With 16 incidences in the UNA police crime logs, harassment and disorderly conduct tied for the third most common crimes in the residence halls last year, behind theft and marijuana. “Disorderly conduct doesn’t always involve another person,” said Kimberly Greenway, director of Student Conduct and Student Affairs Assessment. “Whereas harassment really has more to do with an environment or an action against someone.” Harassment includes abusive language, obscene gestures, shoving, striking or subjecting a person to physical contact and verbal or nonverbal threats.
Harassing communications also falls under harassment and can include communicating with a person via telephone, mail or any form of written or electronic correspondence that causes alarm within the recipient. A person commits disorderly conduct if they disturb the public by fighting, making unreasonable noise, using abusive language or obscene gestures in a public place or obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic. However, this year’s freshman residential hall advisors are making sure students are aware of what disorderly conduct and harassment are and what the consequence for these offenses is, said Olive Hall resident and freshman Alexa Cortes. If a student witnesses these offenses, they can either call the UNA dispatch or 911 for an emergency. The officers will then file a report and
put the dispute under investigation, said Chief of University Police Kevin Gillian in an email.. “A person committing either of these offenses is subject to immediate arrest and prosecution through the court system,” he said. “Aside from the actions of UNA (Police Department), the student may be also referred to Student Conduct for violation of the disciplinary policies.” There is no difference in how UNA police handles these cases versus police off campus, he said. UNA police will make the arrest, and then the case will be presented in court, Gillilan said. A repeat offender may also be subject to harsher sanctions including high fines, probation or jail sentencing. The only difference is the student may also go before the student conduct board which may hold them
responsible for violating university policies. Here the student can also be subject to suspension or dismissal, he said. Although freshman Karina Meza said she has not seen a problem with disorderly conduct or harassment in the residence halls, she has heard of people you have. “UNA has programs that help people who are in those situations for the victim and harasser,” Meza said. “It is just a matter of asking for help.” Seniors Shaquielle Shoulders and Andrew Corder said they have never witnessed disorderly conduct or harassment of any kind. The office of student conduct has numerous ways of dealing with these offenses including no-contact orders, said Greenway. “Reporting can be confidential if requested, and Title IX reporting is always confidential,” Gillilan said.
Debris causes delay for new parking lot CIERA GOLLIVER Staff Writer cgolliver1@una.edu The construction of the new parking lot on Circular Road faced challenges when the local landfills caused a 14-day delay in the 90-day project. The original completion date for the project was Jan. 10. After the two-week delay, the estimated completion date is Jan. 24., said Assistant Vice President for Facilities Administration and Planning Michael Gautney in an email. The new parking lot, Lot O, will be behind the Science Engineering and Technology Building. The area was home to 11 university apartments that the university demolished to make way for the new lot. The Lauderdale County landfill was not able to accept construction debris for 35 days after renewing their permit with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Gautney said. The project accumulated approximately 300 tons of construction debris. The crew plans to transport this to the Lauderdale County Landfill after the permit renewal. The contractor is working quickly to make up time for the unexpected delay with the landfill. He hopes to get the project done as close to schedule as possible, Gautney said. The construction area blocked off approximately 50 student parking spots that previously served the university
apartments, Gautney said. Students can anticipate the new parking lot to add an additional 215 spots, Gautney said. The university is still deciding how many spots will go to commuter parking and how many will go to faculty, said Vice President of Student Affairs David Shields. Many students hope Lot O will bring more parking lots in the future. Freshman Alex Hughes said she is glad to see the university providing more parking. “It really does help the university to get at least a little more parking so students will have more access to university activities,” Hughes said. “I think that would really encourage campus growth.” Junior Colton Mason said the school wants to make the maximum amount of money with as little effort as possible. “It’s about time (they add another lot),” Mason said. “They need three more.” Senior Cody McCrary said although Lot O will be an improvement, it will not solve all parking issues. “At this point we are just looking for hope,” McCrary said. “There should be one parking spot for every student on campus, and this new lot won’t help that much.” Shields said students may not get to park directly in front of their building, but there are enough spots on campus for students. University Police Administrative
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Debris lines Circular Road for construction of the new parking, Lot O. The parking area will provide 215 parking areas for campus member, said Michael Gautney, assistant vice president for Facilities Administration and Planning, in an email. Assistant Hollon McCullar said the bus system is being underutilized. The transportation service is a way for students to get from one side of campus to the other. Students are also encouraged to park on city streets during the day, McCullar said. Students can call university transportation services to voice any
specific concerns with areas on campus pertaining to parking. If the university does not know about issues, they cannot fix them, McCullar said. The board of trustees will make a decision on additional projects to add more student parking in the beginning of 2018, Gautney said. Stick with The Flor-Ala for more updates on Lot O.
LIFE 9 Theatre Department brings Christmas tale to stage
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Matthew Morgan, who portrays Ebenezer Scrooge, hears the voice of the dead Jacob Marley in a Nov. 11 practice. “I’m a very happy and loving person, but playing someone who starts out so nasty is fun,” Morgan said. “It’s kind of like playing the villain in a way. Everybody wants to play the villain.” MONDAY SANDERSON Life Editor life@florala.net Christmas is coming early this year with UNA Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol” Nov. 17 - 20 at Norton Auditorium. The play tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and how his personality changes on Christmas Eve with supernatural help. “It’s a beautiful story,” said Charlton James, associate professor
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of theatre. “It tells the transition of a man who, like most of us, is affected by life, and life affected him in a way that turned him into a scrooge. Through watching this play, you get to see the transition of that man to someone who is thankful to be alive and willing to love.” James said he asked professional actor Matthew Morgan, who is from Las Vegas, to play Scrooge. “When I bring in guest artists, I try to bring in people who can offer something that I can’t offer students,”
We have the choice to either be a scrooge in life or be somebody who realizes that it’s a better choice to make yourself available to be loved. When people leave the theater, they feel good. They feel good about the story they just saw, and they see hope in the world. Charlton James| Associate Theatre Professor
James said. “I hope that the students are watching him and seeing how physical he is. That’s why I brought Matt in for this show. I think that Scrooge needs that physicality. He needs to be likable, or the story gets boring, and we don’t care about him.” Freshman Maggie Freeman plays a variety of roles in the play. She said her favorite part has been working with Morgan. “It’s been really cool,” she said. “It helps everyone go up to a different level. We bounce off of his level. We’ve learned to understand what he means when he asks us to do something.” Freeman said there will also be children from the community participating in the play. James said this version will have funnier moments than others. “With our version of it, you like Scrooge,” he said. “In watching other versions, I don’t like Scrooge. I think the way Matt is delivering it and how I’m directing it, we are hoping Scrooge is likable, so that you love him from the beginning. I think we accomplish that through his physical humor.” Morgan said it has been fascinating to play this character in this manner. “I’m a very happy and loving person, but playing someone who starts out so nasty is fun,” he said. “It’s kind of like playing the villain in a way. Everybody wants to play the villain. So, to be able to explore some of that and find comedy and heart in
that character has been interesting.” James said while he is directing the play, he will briefly act alongside Morgan. “I’ve always wanted to act in the play,” he said. “I’ve always been a little jealous because at heart I am an actor. I was a little selfish when I brought Matt in. So, I will be playing Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s dead business partner.” Morgan said all the actors in the play worked together to create this production. “The actors are moving their own set pieces, and they’re helping the others change costumes,” he said. “I think that it’s well acted, and the set is beautiful. I think all of those components make this production a unique one.” Freeman said there are different elements which made it fun working on the play. “It was good having the set already built from previous shows,” she said. “It gave us a lot more time to focus on the acting instead of working on the tech.” James said people should go because it is a relateable story. “We have the choice to either be a scrooge in life or be somebody who realizes that it’s a better choice to make yourself available to be loved,” he said. “When people leave the theater, they feel good. They feel good about the story they just saw, and they see hope in the world.” Tickets cost $5 for students and $15 for adults.
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Students travel the world in one night HANNAH ZIMMER Staff Writer hzimmer@una.edu
Students will have the opportunity to travel around the world in one night at “Passport to the World” Nov. 18 in the Guillot University Center Banquet Hall. The Office of International Affairs’ event will feature international students representing their cultures from over 20 countries around the globe, said International Affairs intern Brandie Monroe. “We give the American students a passport, and they can travel to the tables that the international students have set up,” she said. “The students get to travel the world in one night.” International students will wear traditional attire from their home countries, as well as bake traditional foods, Monroe said. “Students can expect lots of different foods, dances and entertainment, and one of our students will even be singing,” she said. International students will also share stories from their homes, said Cala Flippo, coordinator for International Student Success. “A lot of students don’t have the means or opportunity to travel to other countries,” said junior Alex Benson. “So, this is a fantastic chance for people
to experience other cultures.” “Passport to the World” is the finale of International Education Week, Flippo said. Other events during the week include the UNA Peace Tree event, Karaoke Night and Latin Dance Night. Monroe said the hope is for both international and domestic students to make new friends through International Education Week. “A lot of the international students want to make American friends when they get here, and our main goal is to retain their overall wellbeing and help them get involved in something they enjoy doing,” she said. Not only is “Passport to the World” open to UNA students, but it is also open to the community. Flippo said International Affairs hopes to gain new host families for international students through the event for the students to get the full American experience. “The host families see the need of the international students and want to get involved and take care of them over the holidays after participating in the ‘Passport to the World’ event,” she said. Flippo said another one of the focuses for the event is to educate American students. “We want the domestic students to realize how much they can learn from their international counterparts,”
Flippo said. Monroe said domestic students can benefit from having conversations with international students if they just “take that step.” Flippo said it can be difficult and awkward to talk to international students, but the conversations can be incredibly rewarding. “Embrace the awkward silences, but at the same time, understand that there are similarities between the two cultures,” Monroe said. “That’s one
thing to expect when talking to someone who is from a different culture.” “Passport to the World” is a way for students to start these conversations, Flippo said. The international students are excited to share their cultures with the American students. Flippo said she wants American students to realize they are similar to international students. “We are all different but in many ways the same, and that’s what we want people to realize at the event,” she said.
Students perform a traditional Chinese dance in last years event. “Students can expect lots of different foods, dances and entertainment, and one of our students will even be singing,” said International Affairs intern Brandie Monroe.
Photo courtesy of the Office of International Affairs
Comedy series uses ‘relateable’ situations MONDAY SANDERSON Life Editor life@florala.net From the producers of “Half Minute Horror” comes the new web series “Half Minute Comedy.” While Keith Sims and Tashina Southard are the executive producers, UNA seniors Austin Parsons and Javarice Moody and UNA graduate Cody Hopper produce and write the series. Parsons said the series is in the same format as “Half Minute Horror,” although it focuses on comedy
instead. “It’s been fun but also challenging to find the punchline in 30 seconds,” he said. “I believe that these 30-second long videos will make us better at comedic timing which is very difficult on film.” Parsons said he thought of doing this while working with “Half Minute Horror.” “I had played around with the idea, and my roommate and co-producer, Java Moody, said we needed to pitch the idea,” he said. “Keith Sims and Tashina Southard of “Half Minute Horror” liked the idea and gave us the green light to go.”
The group will release a video each Thursday for a year. They released the first video Oct. 20. “People can expect that they will receive a little bit of humor every week, but comedy is subjective, so if we don’t get you laughing this week, we are trying again next week,” Parsons said. The videos are relateable, said sophomore Dru Everett Sizemore. “It feels like you are watching the life of someone who is extremely unlucky,” Sizemore said. Sims said he has “high hopes” for the series. “I think the overall response (so far) has been very positive, and I believe it will become a great success,” he said. “We’re courting notions of shopping both series to perspective outlets. Amazon Video is a very good possibility right now, as well as Netflix.” Sizemore said they would watch any new videos. “It plays into a realistic humor,” they said. “So far, the scenes in the videos are things which can happen to anyone. I really enjoy that.” Parson said they have great writers and actors which help make the videos interesting. “It’s a family of talented people, in front of and behind the camera, and
we are fortunate that everyone is on board for this awesome journey ahead,” he said. Sims said it has been enjoyable watching the students’ growth. “As executive producers, we usually front any costs and help direct the production to keep on time and budget, but most of the responsibility is on them,” he said. “It’s been a good deal of fun seeing them having to learn to produce in a real-world scenario and having to work with deadlines, schedules, stories and production.” Sims said the series will continue even when Moody and Parsons graduate. “Once the students graduate, we’re going to transition their roles to more active or they will court additional upcoming students to fill in their positions,” he said “Most of (the students) are seniors, some have already graduated, and they have expressed a desire to stay on and continue the work.” Parsons said the crew is volunteer based, and they welcome any help. “If you are willing to be on set for a couple hours, hit us up on our Facebook page,” he said. “We want to make this as good as it can be, and any help we get can help us reach that goal.” Anyone interested in watching the videos can find them on their Facebook or YouTube page.
SPORTS 11
Division II football playoff predictions 1. North Alabama
1. California (PA)
4. Fairmont St.
1. California (PA)
1. North Alabama
4. Fairmont St.
4. Valdosta St.
5. Indiana (PA)
2. LIU Post 7. Winston-Salem
3. Shepherd
1. California (PA)
1. North Alabama
3. Shepherd
3. Florida Tech
2. Newberry 7. Tuskegee
2. Newberry
3. Shepherd
3. Florida Tech
Super Region 1
Super Region 1 is one of the strongest regions this year. Four teams enter the playoffs with doubledigit wins, including three undefeated teams in California (PA), LIU Post
North Alabama
North Alabama defensive coordinator Chris Willis said this team is a great second half team. I think that trend continues throughout the semifinals. The Lions get a hard fought win over the defending champions.
6. North Greenville
Region 2 is the most bizarre region at first glance. The only team to make it to the playoffs with four losses, North Greenville, is in this region. Only one team, Newberry, has double-digit wins
Shepherd
2.
Shepherd
2.
4.
North Alabama
3. Grand Valley St.
North Alabama 1. Grand Valley St.
5. Minn. Duluth
4. Tex. A&M-Commerce
2. Sioux Falls
3. Harding
1. Grand Valley State
1. Northwest Missouri St.
5. Minn. Duluth
7. Azusa Pacific
Grand Valley State should advance to the finals against Shepherd. Coach Monte Carter’s Shepherd team defeats the Lakers and gives UNA stiff competition, but the Lions prevail to become the 2016 National Champions. Editors note: The semifinal seeding is decided once the semifinalists are named. These are projections.
National Champions
1. Northwest Missouri St.
4. Emporia St.
this season. No. 1 seed North Alabama played only nine games due to Hurricane Matthew. Despite the short schedule, UNA wins this region behind an efficient offense and staunch defense.
Semifinals
Championship
1. Northwest Missouri St.
3. Florida Tech
Super Region 2
and Shepherd. Defense is the name of the game in this region, and while Cal. (PA) has had a great year with its 5th ranked defense, it is the Shepherd Rams that come out on top.
Semifinals
4.
5. UNC Pembroke
2. LIU Post
6. Assumption
4. Valdosta State
1. Northwest Missouri St.
1. Grand Valley St.
3. Harding
3. Southwest Baptist
2. Sioux Falls
2. Ferris St.
3. Harding
3. Southwest Baptist
6. Central Missouri Region 3 gives region 1 a run for its money when it comes to competitiveness. Not only is this region home to the defending national champion Northwest Missouri State, but it is also home to the best defensive
ANDREW FULMER | Sports Editor
Super Region 3 team statistically in the Harding Bisons. The Bisons are allowing just 227. 8 yards per game, but they fall to the defending champs as they continue their 26 game winning streak into the semifinals.
Super Region 4 For those who like high-octane offenses, this region is for you. Five of the top 15 offenses in DivisionII are in this region, including the No. 1 total offense Colorado Mines. Despite having the top offense, the
4. Tex. A&M-Commerce 5. Colorado Mesa
2. Ferris State 7. Midwestern St.
3. Southwest Baptist 6. Colorado Mines Orediggers fall to the balanced attack from Southwest Baptist. Grand Valley State has the most playoff experience in this region and it begins to show. The Lakers emerge as the Region 4 champions.
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12 SPORTS Scoreboard Nov. 1-Nov. 13
Football Nov. 5 vs. West Florida Win, 51-3 Nov. 12 at Miss. College Win, 42-7
Volleyball Nov. 1 at UAH Win, 3-0 Nov. 4 at Miss. College Win, 3-1 Nov. 11 vs. West Florida Loss, 3-1 Nov. 12 vs. Valdosta St. Win, 3-0
Cross Country Nov. 5 South Regionals Men: 8th Place Women: 6th Place
Women’s Basketball Nov. 11 at Tuskegee Win, 70-65 Nov. 12 at Claflin Win, 67-58
Men’s Basketball Nov. 12 vs. Tampa Win, 78-64 Nov. 13 vs. Saint Leo Win, 101-96 Games continued at roarlions.com
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Sophomore guard Shay Trent drives toward the basket in UNA’s home exhibition game against Alabama A&M Nov. 4. The Lions begin a seven-game home stretch Nov.17 after going undefeated against Tuskegee and Claflin Nov. 11-12.
Women’s hoops returns home undefeated ANDREW FULMER Sports Editor sports@florala.net The North Alabama women’s basketball team departed the campus of Tuskegee with a perfect record following the teams’ first tournament of the season. The Lions defeated Tuskegee Nov. 11 70-65 and Claflin Nov. 12 67-58. UNA head coach Missy Tiber said she was pleased with the way the team played during their first road test of the season. “I think we went down to Tuskegee and we played really hard for two games,” Tiber said. “We didn’t play
the best basketball in the world, but we found a way to win. So, we are very resilient.” The Lions found themselves trailing to Tuskegee by eight points with under five minutes remaining but came back with a 16-3 surge to capture the victory. Tiber said upperclassmen leadership from KeKe Gunter and Jaclyn Heath was key in the comeback win over the Tigerettes on their home court. “I kept telling myself to not think about the deficit,” Gunter said. “We didn’t let the score dictate how we were going to play those last few minutes of the game.” True freshman guard Ivy Wallen led UNA in scoring with 23 points in the Tuskegee game.
“We accomplished what we needed to accomplish,” Wallen said. “It was a hard place to play. I had never played in an atmosphere like that, so it was something new.” UNA came back the following day with an impressive offensive showing against Claflin, outscoring the Panthers in every quarter in the 67-58 win to close out the two-day road trip. “We always focus on us more than our opponent and being the best we can be,” Tiber said. “There’s always going to be adversity throughout the course of the game. That’s just how sports are. I think we did a good job preparing for this tournament.” To continue reading about the Lions’ future games, visit florala.net.
Men’s basketball big winners in opening tournament MIKE EZEKIEL Managing Editor managing@florala.net A perfect start for the North Alabama men’s basketball team seemed like a tough task against two Sunshine State Conference foes, but the Lions now hold a 2-0 overall record. After defeating Tampa 78-64 Nov. 12, UNA came from behind to send Saint Leo into overtime and would then pull out a 101-96 victory the following night. Despite the implications of the regional crossover early in the season, UNA head coach Bobby Champagne said he wanted to keep the team focused on the task at hand and not the importance of the games. “I kind of made a conscience effort not to talk to the team about that kind of stuff,” Champagne said. “I think sometimes you get caught up
in thinking about the end result as opposed to what gets you to the end result.” The Lions lost both matchups to the SSC teams last season in Saint Leo, Florida. Tampa took a 78-63 win, while Saint Leo pulled out a 97-90 victory. This year, UNA atoned for those losses with toughness, Champagne said. “We should’ve and could’ve beat Saint Leo at Saint Leo last year, but we weren’t tough enough,” Champagne said. “(This year’s) team was tough enough. Saint Leo is an NCAA tournament team and will probably be one this year. Hopefully, this will give us some confidence.” Senior guard Dimarrio Jackson finished both games with a combined 36 points and 11 assists. Senior forward Austin Timms led the first game with 17 points, while Jackson led the second with 21. Junior guard Jeff Hodge added 19 points against Saint Leo to help the
Lions earn its first 100-plus point game of the season. In addition to the starters, the UNA bench outscored both teams each night. The backups put up 36 points against Tampa while adding 30 against Saint Leo. “Our bench today really came through for us,” Timms said. “Speaking for myself, I had two fouls in the first half and had to sit out a lot of it. We had guys come off and contribute with big plays and big stops.” In the opener, senior guard DeAndre Mckinnie went 4-4 from behind the arc for 12 key points. In Sunday’s nightcap, sophomore forward Damion Ottman provided the late spark with 16 bench points, while junior Johnell Ginnie added a quiet 12-point effort in 15 minutes. To continue reading Dimarrio Jackson’s thoughts on the tournament, visit florala.net.
OPINION 13 Life is more important than Instagram photos
KAITLYN DAVIS News Editor news@florala.net Instagram provides a creative outlet for users, but it can also double as a veneer, a projection of a perfect life people hide behind. Fifty five percent of young adults
from 18 to 29 use Instagram, according to Pew Research Center. Everyone knows those certain Instagram users — the ones with the perfectly candid photos, artful shots of healthy food and carefree pictures at music festivals. Those people seem cool, cultured and beautiful. But let’s be real — those people put a lot of time and energy into their accounts. Unless they have a personal photographer following them around and capturing every good-lighting moment, there’s some poor friend on the other side of the photo taking a million pictures of them in a fake midlaugh. My friends and I catch ourselves looking at other women’s accounts wondering, “How is she so candid? Why does her makeup look so good? How has she never worn the same thing twice?” It can be easy to compare one’s own
life to someone’s best moments and become caught up in crafting the ideal image via photographs. Now, I don’t want to bash perfectInstagrammers too hard because to be honest, I wish my photos were more like theirs. But I think it’s important for students to realize no one’s life is as perfect as it seems on Instagram. The social media platform is an outlet for users to put their best foot forward all of the time. I’ve met people in person who I follow on Instagram, and they turned out not to be as interesting or as awesome as their account suggested. It is not an accurate depiction of anyone’s life. By being so worried about snapping an attractive photo of an outing with friends or of a vacation, one misses out on enjoying life and living in the moment.
Instagram breeds shallowness. People can become obsessed with how many likes a photo receives or of perfecting their Instagram alter-ego. But the platform also promotes creativity by allowing users to experiment with photography and become inspired by different images and views of the world. Students need to learn to strike a balance and not put too much stock into an Instagram account but still enjoy using one. Life is happening all around us. So, put the phone down, don’t worry about capturing the moment for Instagram and simply be in that moment with friends, family, nature or pets. One day, we’ll all be old. What will we have to show for youth, a beautiful Instagram account and memories of taking photos or a fulfilled life and beautiful memories of living it?
Food pantries help families during holiday season
MONDAY SANDERSON Life Editor life@florala.net Every Thanksgiving, families around the U.S. sit around their tables to enjoy their meal and say what they are thankful for. They may sit around afterward watching football or preparing to go Black Friday shopping. However, it
is not this way for everyone. There are families and individuals who are unable to afford a traditional Thanksgiving meal or any type of food for the holiday. In 2015, 42.2 million Americans lived in food insecure households, according to feedingamerica.org. Members of a food insecure household are ones who are unable to obtain a sufficient amount of food. These Americans are unable to get the food they need during the year, and it is no different during the holidays. The national average for households that exhibit food insecurity is 13.7 percent, according to feedingamerica. org. In Alabama, the average is 17.6 percent. Some people can receive help from outside sources, such as the Alabama Food Assistance Program. However, there are certain requirements people must meet to qualify. If a household of four earns more
than $31, 590 per year, they are unable to receive help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Depending on where this family lives and other conditions, they might not be able to afford the food they need. For the families that cannot get assistance from those means, they can obtain food through the help of food banks and pantries. This is where most people can help, even college students. There are eight food banks and over 100 food pantries in Alabama. While there are no food banks in Florence, there are four community food pantries, and a food pantry for students at UNA. These places are always in need of monetary or food donations and volunteers. Students can begin helping close to home this holiday season with donations to UNA’s Feeding the Pride Food Pantry. “Junk in the Trunk,” a food drive, gave the staff on campus a way to assist students in need, said Stephanie Vess, the temporary coordinator of special events
for the Office of Student Engagement in a November 2015 article. “Some of our students have the opportunity to go home for Thanksgiving, but some do not,” she said. “We want to make sure that all of them have enough food to sustain them through the holidays.” The food pantry is open to all students, and they accept both food and monetary donations, according to their website. If students decide to donate to any food bank or pantry, the most important step to take is to get in contact with the organization, according to feedingamerica.org. There are times when these organizations need certain foods, and it is best to ask them what they are lacking. No matter if someone decides to volunteer, donate food or start a food drive, any help these organizations receive can make a difference in someone’s life.
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14 PHOTOS
Successful Studying
Rough draft Sophomore Katherine Earnst types an essay on campus for a class. Typing out long essays can be excruciating, so take frequent breaks to keep the stress levels low.
Books galore Books stack each side of an upper floor in Collier Library. The designated quiet floors in the Library are the perfect place to hide out to study, as opposed to the bottom floors.
Location, location, location Sophomores Katherine Earnst and Kristen Anderson study at Woodpecker Café in downtown Florence. A change of location can be the perfect move to ensure better studying.
MELANIE HODGES Chief Photographer photo@florala.net Just like that, the end of the semester has rolled around once more. Pretty soon, we will all be tucked away into every nook and cranny of UNA’s campus trying desperately to study for finals. The fear of failure floats through the air, but never fear. Here are a few tips on how to best prepare for the end of the semester with the least amount of struggle. Finding the right place to study is key to retaining knowledge successfully. Whether one has an excessively noisy roommate, or simply too many distractions in their current spot, UNA has its students covered. The most underrated study spots on campus include the second and third floors in the Library and the third or fourth floor of the Science and Technology Building. Also, the Commons second and third floors
provide a good study area. For a change of scenery, study can visit one of Florence’s six coffee shops. Location aside, there are other things you can do to boost those grades. First off, try studying in the daytime. Not only will students be far more alert and attentive to the material they are studying, but they will not require nearly as much caffeine to function as opposed to later in the day. Also, take frequent breaks. It is easy to get overwhelmed when stressing over that big test, so take regular breaks to keep the panic levels low and the focus high. Switch between subject matter as well. Total immersion in one subject is boring, and students will more than likely start to tune out the information. Switch it up and keep things interesting. No matter what a student is studying for, it is important to study right. Strong study habits can be the difference between an A and an F.
All aboard Coffee, water, sunglasses and studying materials clutter a table at Woodpecker Café. Taking a coffee break can be a perfect break before trudging onward with studying.
CALENDAR 15 Thurs., Nov. 17 What: Candy and a Comment When: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Where: GUC Atrium What: Diorama Senior Photos When: 2 - 4 p.m. Where: GUC Atrium Behind Einstein’s What: SGA Senate Meeting When: 3 p.m. Where: Office of Student Engagement What: Guest Artist Recital, Amanda Koopman mezzosoprano When: 7 - 9 p.m. Where: Music Building Room What: A Christmas Carol When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Norton Auditorium What: Women’s Basketball v. Oakwood When: 6 p.m. Where: Flowers Hall
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Senior Dimario Jackson dribbles down the court. The UNA men’s basketball team takes the win over Tampa Nov. 12 and face Oakwood Thursday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m.
What: Men’s Basketball v. Oakwood When: 8 p.m.
What: Men’s Basketball v. Cumberland
Where: Flowers Hall
When: 3 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 18
Where: Flowers Hall
What: Passport to the World
Mon., Nov. 21
When: 8 - 9 p.m. Where: GUC Banquet Halls What: A Christmas Carol When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Norton Auditorium
Sat., Nov. 19
What: UPC Meeting When: 3:30 - 5 p.m. Where: Office of Student Engagement
Tues., Nov. 22
Fri., Nov. 25
Tues., Nov. 29
What: University closed for Thanksgiving Holidays
What: Lions with a Leash When: 1 - 3 p.m. Where: Memorial Amphitheater
Sat., Nov. 26 What: Women’s Basketball v. Trevecca Nazarene When: 2 p.m. Where: Flowers Hall What: Men’s Basketball v. Lane When: 4 p.m. Where: Flowers Hall
What: A Christmas Carol When: 7:30 p.m.
What: The OAC Veterans Park Disc Golf Outing When: 2 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 27
Where: Norton Auditorium
Where: Meet at the OAC
Sun., Nov. 20
Wed., Nov. 23
What: The Flor- Ala writers’ meeting
What: A Christmas Carol
What: Women’s Basketball v. Fisk When: 6 p.m. Where: Flowers Hall
When: 2 p.m. Where: Norton Auditorium What: Faculty Recital When: 2 p.m. Where: Music Building Recital Hall
What: University closed for Thanksgiving Holidays
Thur., Nov. 24 What: University closed for Thanksgiving Holidays
When: 4 p.m. Where: Student Publications Building
Mon., Nov. 28 What: UPC Meeting When: 3:30 - 5 p.m. Where: Office of Student Engagement What: SGA Health Fair When: 4 - 7:30 p.m. Where: GUC Room 200
What: Women’s Basketball v. Auburn-Montgomery When: 6 p.m. Where: Flowers Hall What: UPC Movie Night: Sausage Party When: 7 p.m. Where: GUC Performance Center What: Senior Recital: Gabrielle Fuqua, soprano When: 7 p.m. Where: Music Building 209 What: Men’s Basketball v. Miles When: 8 p.m. Where: Flowers Hall
Wed., Nov. 30 What: Departmental Recital When: noon Where: Music Building Recital Hall
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