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Results from the Student Campus Climate survey indicate the most common way people experience stalking or bullying is through social media and text messaging. Thirty-six percent of survey respondents said they experienced at least one incidence of stalking or bullying in the past year.

Survey shows social media used for stalking, bullying ANNA BROWN

News Editor news@florala.net

While technology and social media are important for daily communication, some take advantage of this resource and use it to cause harm.

The final brief of the Campus Climate Survey showed most UNA students who experienced stalking or bullying in the past year experienced it through social media.

Based on the results, 36 percent of students at UNA experienced stalking and

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bullying last year.

Of the 978 students who took the survey, 289 said they experienced stalking or bullying last year through unwanted messages via Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat or other social media, according to the survey results.

“Based on the way our society is going with social media and the Internet, I was not surprised at these results,” said Title IX Coordinator Tammy Jacques. “There is a real need for education and prevention education about respect for others when it comes to saying appropriate things on social

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People use social media around the world to connect with friends and family. The

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most popular social network is Facebook with over 1.5 billion people actively using the site each month.

The second most common act of stalking or bullying was unwanted comments or pictures on a social networking wall.

About 170 students indicated they experienced this occurrence in the past year, according to the survey results.

Senior Jovonne Baker said a guy stalked her on Myspace. “It started as innocent flirting,” she said. “Then, if I ever logged out, he would message me saying, ‘where did you go?’”

She deleted her account and has not had any problems since, she said.

Jacques said the survey did not ask respondents to indicate the nature of the unwanted contact.

“It is still a concern,” she said.

“People are feeling uncomfortable. All of this contact is related to uncomfortable moments between individuals.”

Students should consider what they are saying before they press send, Jacques said.

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TORI PATTERSON I Student Photographer

Xavier Wherry (left) and Avery King work on their podcast about the University of Alabama vs. University of Tennessee game in the radio production room in the communications building. The communications department planned for a summer launch of WLNP “Lion Pride Radio,” but university officials put the project on hold when former chair Gregory Pitts left UNA to pursue a position at Middle Tennessee State University.

Radio station plans left with department chair JOHN ED DEARMAN Staff Writer jdearman@una.edu

Previous launch plans for UNA’s radio station left with former communications department chair Gregory Pitts.

UNA’s radio station, WLNP “Lion Pride Radio” is on hold, said Jason Flynn, interim chair of the communications department.

“The project has been in limbo not necessarily because of Dr. Pitts’ departure, but he was the one who initiated it and really wanted to see it happen,” he said.

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The project has been in limbo not necessarily because of Dr. Pitts’ departure, but he was the one who initiated it and really wanted to see it happen.

Jason Flynn

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Avery King listens as her co-host performs his part of the podcast. Interim Chair of the communications department Jason Flynn said the department should pursue other aspects of radio, like podcasting, while the station is on hold.

Before Pitts left, he planned for a late-July on-air launch.

“Dr. Pitts was really the push behind the project,” said Jeanne Baughman, communications department

administrative assistant. “Ever since he left, there has been so much uncertainty of what the next step is to getting the radio station on the air.”

Senior broadcast journalism major Rabun Wright said she planned to work in the station as a practicum requirement for her major.

“I was really excited about (the possibility),” Wright said. “In radio, employers want to hire someone with experience. It would be great for UNA to have that so students don’t have to go out seeking an internship.”

The only way the radio station would run at this point is for someone to step up and have 100 percent dedication to running it, Flynn said.

“This radio station project is like a big beast, and there’s not really anybody there to control it,” he said. “Running it is like a full-time job. We would need a minimum of four people to be at the station all the time to run programs.”

Flynn said getting the funds to run it is also an obstacle. Launching the station without a clear plan or leader could cause problems.

“It’s a hard thing to justify spending money on when there is no real plan and no clear person to run it,” he said. “We could launch it, and it could completely fail. Then what do you do? We’ve put all this money in for nothing.”

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Officials: Parking violation rates might increase SPENCER BROOKS Staff Writer sbrooks2@una.edu

Soon parking could be more than just a pain in the butt. It could be a pain in the wallet.

A parking committee of faculty, staff and student representatives might increase the cost of all campus parking violations.

“The current fines are not a strong enough deterrent to keep people following the policies,” said Chief of Police Kevin Gillilan. “We’re trying to understand why people are violating the policy. People say, ‘well it’s only $20.’”

He said the fines for parking in either a handicap space or fire lane illegally might increase to $100 per ticket.

The cost of common fines like “no proper parking permit” or “parking in a prohibited zone” could increase from $20 to $50 per ticket.

Gillilan said the committee has not made a decision on these proposed increases.

The city of Florence and the university are working together with experts to conduct a parking study around the campus and the downtown area, Gillilan said.

“A firm has been contracted to come in and have regular meetings

at the Lauderdale Public Library,” he said. “These are experts who have done similar studies at Alabama and Auburn to better parking.”

The joint parking study with the city of Florence will drive any further parking changes on campus, he said.

Senior Courtney Watkins said she has never received a parking ticket at UNA. If she is not able to find a parking spot, she said she decides to leave and miss class.

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to find parking, he said.

The current fine rates for all parking violations are available on the UNA website. Three out of 14 violation fines exceed $20.

Gillilan said the fining structure at UNA, when compared to other universities, is far behind. Even with the increases, UNA still has the cheapest parking ticket costs.

The proposed price increases are based on the fines universities similar to UNA charge, he said.

Auburn University fines $150 for parking illegally in a handicap space and the University of Alabama $250,

according to their parking regulation websites. UNA currently fines $50 for this violation.

Gillilan said he thinks students do not take advantage of the shuttle service as much as they could.

“Rather than driving around for an hour, parking far away or risking a citation, (students can) plan ahead and utilize the shuttle offered,” he said.

However, junior Mana Ichihara said the buses are inconvenient.

“We do not know the exact time for when the bus comes,” she said. “We have to wait for a long time.”

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“I can’t afford a ticket,” she said. “If I’m late to class, I am marked absent anyways.”

Sophomore Zakaria Al-Ibrahim said he thinks the university might increase prices because there are not enough parking spaces on campus.

It usually takes him about 20 minutes

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Career advice

Student Tia Nall (left) receives career advice from Career Planning and Development Director Melissa Medlin. The office, in room 202 of the Guillot University Center, assists students with improving their cover letters and resumes, and joining the job hunt.

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Writing consultant Logan Barker (left) assists student King Yuan Chen with her essay. The Center for Writing Excellence is on the Commons Building’s second floor.

Mental health

Student Counseling Services provides a safe, confidential place for students to speak with professionals. The staff can help with issues like stress.

Many students on campus are not taking advantage of the resources that UNA has to offer. UNA has so many resources for students, and they, unfortunately, often let opportunities to use them go by.

Some of the programs dedicated to helping students are Career Planning and Development, the University Success Center, the Center for Women’s Studies and Student Counseling Services.

Career Planning and Development is here to assist you when it comes to writing a cover letter, writing a resume and even finding a job.

They also have a closet where you can rent out interview clothes. From suits to shoes, Career Planning and Development has it all for you.

Second, the University Success Center helps you with classes that you may have trouble with, especially writing and math courses. If you are struggling in a class, please do not wait until the last minute. Get the help they offer, and your grade will improve in the long run.

Because of the financial strains of college,

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some students struggle to afford even the basic necessities. The Center for Women’s Studies is the right place for you (and it is for men, as well). If you need a few toiletries or are looking for a quiet place to eat and do some work, make a stop there to check it out. What they have to offer might surprise you.

As college students we have to balance school, work, many organizations or even parenting. Some days feel longer than others and every time you look up, an assignment is due. When we want to vent or need some advice, most of the time we are afraid to turn to family and friends for support. If you ever feel alone, Student Counseling Services is just a call away.

The staff will help you with your situation. Do not wait until it is too late.

If you would like to use any of the listed resources, they can be contacted at: Career Planning and Development 256-765-4276 University Success Center 256-765-4722 Center for Women’s Studies 256-765-6198 Student Counseling Services 256-765-5215

The Center for Women’s Studies offers a place to get toiletries, study and relax during the day.

Students of any gender can use the center’s resources.

NEWS 5A House Bill 424 provides tuition benefits Nov. 5, 2015 • The Flor-Ala

ANNA BROWN

News Editor news@florala.net

The 2013 Alabama House Bill 424 went into effect this semester, allowing 156 out-of-state students to pay in-state tuition rates.

If a student receives an institutional scholarship of $1,000 or more based on skill or ability, he or she is eligible for House Bill 424, said Associate Director of Admissions Julie Taylor.

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THINK IT WILL BE GOOD FOR US FOR RECRUITING

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS “We were very excited when the (state legislature) enacted House Bill 424,” Taylor said. “I think it will be good for us for recruiting for years to come.”

Only 61 domestic students paid outof-state tuition rates this year, according to a report from the Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment.

The bill serves both as a benefit to students and as a key recruiting tool for the university, she said.

Previously, any student whose primary residence was in one of the university’s neighboring counties was eligible for in-state tuition, said Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Development Andrew Luna.

There are 16 counties in Tennessee and Mississippi combined that neighbor Lauderdale County.

Now, students from any county can receive in-state tuition rates.

“By Alabama law, any county outside of the state that is within a 50-mile radius of the state is considered a contiguous

county,” he said.

These counties must also touch the state of Alabama. KALI. “We are one of only two schools in the state that have two contiguous states that bump up against us,” Luna said.

“The reasoning behind that is we have so many people who work here from those counties that contribute to the tax base by buying stuff here.”

For the past three years, UNA’s outof-state enrollment has increased. House Bill 424 caused that number to increase by 2 percent, according to a report from the Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Development.

University officials said they expect to see higher numbers of students paying in-state tuition as the word about the bill spreads.

“I think that it could have been a factor in our increase in enrollment, but I think it will take a few years to see the full effect of House Bill 424,” Taylor said. “I think it will continue to build momentum as we continue to recruit and spread the message (about the bill).”

The bill is retroactive, meaning current students that meet requirements can enjoy in-state rates, she said.

“It’s not just for new students,” she said. “It would be automatically credited on their bill.”

While the bill applies to out-of-state students, it does not apply to international students, Taylor said.

However, scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate international students ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 per semester, said Temporary International Admissions Specialist Akali Fulmer.

Sophomore Bria Paschal said she thinks out-of-state tuition rates are a deterrence for many prospective students.

“It almost stopped me from coming here,” Paschal said. “I think that out-ofstate tuition being double that of in-state tuition is ridiculous.”

She said she thinks House Bill 424 will attract more out-of-state students to UNA.

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ROTC officials: Americans unknowingly mistreat flag ANNA BROWN

News Editor news@florala.net

The American flag has long been a symbol of freedom and honor, but are Americans giving it the honor it is due?

As Veterans Day approaches, it is important for Americans to correctly display the flag in honor of those who served in the military.

ROTC Recruiting Operations Officer Col. Jose Atencio said he fears many Americans mistreat the flag.

“By taking an oath of office in the army, I support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic,” Atencio said.

“Part of that Constitution, the symbol of our country, is our American flag.”

Atencio said the flag is unknowingly mistreated by hanging it incorrectly, wearing the actual flag as a piece of clothing or flying a dingy, worn flag. “(People) like to run around draped in (the flag),” Atencio said. “They think it’s patriotic to do that. It’s great to be patriotic, but being patriotic is also (being respectful) when it comes to how you handle the flag.”

Senior Zach Wright said he heard wearing an actual flag as clothing is inappropriate, but he said wearing clothing with an American flag photo is

fine.

Atencio said one of the most common ways people fly the flag incorrectly is hanging it vertically with the blue field, or union, on the right side of the flag. The union should always be on the left side of the flag when displayed vertically, he said.

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By taking an oath of office in the army, I support and defend the constitution...Part of that constitution, the symbol of our country, is the American flag.

Jose Atencio

ROTC Recruiting Operations Officer

Another common error Americans make is flying a weather-worn flag, Atencio said.

“A lot of times, what you will start seeing is a dingy gray on the colors from pollution,” he said. “You ought to try to keep the colors as brilliant as possible.

There’s nothing that I’m aware of that talks about a set shade, but you can tell when it’s time to replace the flag with a

KATLYN SHANNON I Staff Photographer

Kilby School students Riley Webb (left), Colton Persell and William Watson raise both the American and Alabama state flags. There are certain rules how the flag is displayed, said ROTC Recruiting Operations Officer Jose Atencio.

new one.”

Atencio said many local cleaners will clean flags for free. Regularly cleaning a flag improves its longevity, enabling it to fly longer, he said.

Coleman Cleaners and Laundry on Tennessee Street cleans American flags for free.

When the flag becomes tattered, extremely faded or otherwise unrepresentable, the owner should dispose of it at a local Veterans of Foreign

Wars or American Legion post, Atencio said.

It is very disrespectful to throw the flag in the garbage, he said.

“Many of people don’t understand this, but we do burn flags,” Atencio said.

“That is a proper way of disposal that is done with reverence and respect.”

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RADIO, continued from page 2A Assistant Communications Professor Patricia Sanders said she supports getting the station on air.

“I would love to see this university have a successful radio station,” she said.

“Whatever role I can play to get that established here, I am more than willing to do it.”

She said there is only a certain amount of time to get the radio station on the air.

The university must get the radio station on air by January 2017.

The university has about 18 months to get it up and running, she said.

The communications department held an interest meeting about the radio station at the beginning of this semester, Flynn said. Many students attended, but he said it is important they are truly committed to the station.

“Just because people say they are going to do something, doesn’t necessarily mean they are,” he said.

Baughman said there is a lot of commitment required for running a radio station.

“We have to have someone running it seven days a week, 365 days a year,” Baughman said. “If you just have someone work for half that time, then you’ll just end up with dead air.”

Flynn said the department could focus on other aspects of radio, such as podcasting, for the time being.

“There are so many other ways to do the same thing, but maybe make it more efficient,” he said.

Radio major and senior Elliot Turner

said he and many other radio students are disappointed that the communications department put the station on hold. “(A radio station) is such a great way to get experience, a good way to put your foot in the door and have something before you go in for your internship,” Turner said. “It’s something extra to have there when you go in to apply for a job.”

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We have to have someone running it seven days a week, 365 days a year. If you just have someone working for half that

time, then you’ll just end up with dead air.

Jeanne Baughman

Administrative Assistant, Communications Department Senior Jamese Patrick said she wished UNA had a radio station.

“I don’t really listen to the radio that much, but if UNA had a radio station, I probably would tune into it every once in a while,” she said.

Freshman Dylan Rose said he would listen to UNA’s station in the future if it played good music.

“I would probably even have it set so that the radio station that plays when my alarm clock goes off in the morning.”

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Review EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kali Daniel

Breast cancer affects men, too

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EMILY KAZUNGU

Online Editor online@florala.net

Did you know it is possible for men to develop breast cancer?

October was Breast Cancer Awareness month.

People forget this fatal disease affects men as well. Though the disease affects a small percentage of men, they are still humans and have loved ones somewhere who want them to be healthy.

I observed the month of October closely and realized most of the outreach for

spreading information on this type of cancer includes only women, including all of the posters and advertisements I saw. I Google-searched “breast cancer,” and the first page of results only had two male images.

By the end of 2015, 2,350 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 440 men will die from it, according to American Cancer Society.

Unfortunately, men with breast cancer often experience feelings of embarrassment after receiving the diagnosis, according to the Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition.

“Some men feel they may be ridiculed or that their masculinity will be questioned because they’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer,” according to the site.

The website goes on to say friends and family are much more likely to support those

afflicted with cancer than ridicule them.

Perhaps surprisingly, men with breast cancer are less likely to survive the disease than women, according to the U.S. National Cancer Data Base. Therefore, we should not take this matter lightly.

The lives of men and women are equally important.

Both men and women suffering from breast cancer should get the same attention and awareness.

Both men and women are born with breast cells and tissues. Doctors typically detect breast cancer in men as a hard lump underneath the nipple and areola, according to National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Richard Roundtree, also know as “Shaft” and dubbed the “first black action hero,” was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993. He

underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy. Roundtree has since been educating people about breast cancer and challenging the misconception men cannot get breast cancer, according to Coping with Cancer.

I invite each and every one of you to raise awareness about the fight against breast cancer not only for women, but also for men.

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Action expresses priorities.”

We truly should make it a priority to spread breast cancer awareness about both men and women.

That one person out there who lost a brother, a father or a friend to breast cancer will appreciate knowing people care about them, too. Lets keep talking about this.

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Current students important for Preview Day ANNA BROWN

News Editor news@florala.net

While most students consider Preview Day an event for prospective students, there are many opportunities for current students to have fun, too.

Preview Day is UNA’s largest student recruiting event of the year with thousands of students and their families attending each year.

“Preview Day is all about recruiting and students are the most powerful recruiting tool,” said Director of Student Engagement Tyler Thompson.

The university invites high school students and college transfer students to the event each fall, said Associate Director of Admissions Julie Taylor.

“It’s just an opportunity for them to come to campus, get a taste of our student organizations and our academic programs, but it’s also a fun day,” she said.

Over the years, the event has grown, and Taylor said she expects their largest turnout this year. Over 3,000 students and their families attended last year.

“Our largest preview day that we ever had was last year,” she said. “We hope that it’s even bigger this year.”

Preview Day is special because not only do prospective students get to learn

more about UNA’s academics and learn more about financial aid, but they can experience a typical game day Saturday on campus.

This is where current students play a large role in the event, she said.

Every year, there is a Registered Student Organization browse fair so students can learn more about getting involved on campus, Taylor said.

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Preview Day is all about recruiting

and students are the most powerful

recruiting tool.

Tyler Thompson

Director, Student Engagement “We hope that student organizations will want to come and showcase what all they have to offer to prospective students,” she said.

She said registering your student organization for the event helps students learn about the diversity of opportunity at UNA. “If you have a university and don’t

SURVEY, continued from page 1A Once something is on the Internet, it is there for anyone to see.

“When you post something on social media, it’s out there,” Jacques said. “If you are bullying through social media, it doesn’t go away.”

Many sources on campus like Career Planning and Development frequently share information about professionalism on social media, but Jacques said she thinks students need more education about appropriate contact and respecting others through social media.

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Companies want to get employees who

can communicate well and be team players

and handle conflict with civility.

Tammy Jacques

Title IX Coordinator “Some people go to social media to air their problems instead of talking it out with a friend,” she said. “People need to know what it means to respect others’ personal boundaries.”

She said employers often look for more than just inappropriate posts on potential employees’ social media accounts. The way that person interacts with others on social media could affect his or her job possibilities, too.

“Companies want to get employees who can communicate well and be team

players and handle conflict with civility,” she said. “When we see this behavior, it has the possibility of jeopardizing job opportunities.”

While appropriate behavior is important, Jacques said she thinks the issue goes deeper than behavior and communication.

“The deeper issue is how to get to the heart of students about respecting one another,” she said. “It’s OK to have conflict, but you have to have dignity and respect.”

Senior Allison Lawrence said inappropriate comments online from someone she does not know do not bother her.

“Half of the time, they don’t know who you are online,” she said. “If you know the person, that’s an issue because you might have to interact with that person regularly.”

Jacques said the university is considering forming focus groups to address stalking and bullying. She said this is often the best way to get feedback from students about their concerns.

The university will conduct another Student Campus Climate Survey during fall 2016, she said. The university will conduct these surveys every other year.

She said the Title IX board decided to do the survey every other year so they could analyze the results and implement education on the off-year.

Giving a year in-between surveys gives the board time to see if the changes and education implemented made an impact, she said.

have a campus life, you might as well do an online school,” Thompson said. “It’s important that we display what we have for students.”

LaGrange Society ambassadors give tours and lead prospective students and their families throughout campus, but current students do not necessarily have to be part of a certain group to get involved.

“We welcome anybody who would like to help with preview day and even if they’re not interested in helping, but just creating the atmosphere that is UNA,” she said.

“Students walking from the residence halls to go get breakfast at Chick-fil-A or just showing what a normal student would do on a normal Saturday of a football game is what preview day is all about. (We want) prospective students get to see that.”

Sophomore and LaGrange Society member Chandon Hines said she thinks current students should show their school spirit on Preview Day. She also said she thinks local high school students should attend Preview Day. “Even though I’m from Florence, I’d never really taken a tour of campus,” she said. “The LaGrange Society members really made it sound like it’s awesome and it definitely is.”

FLAG, continued from page 6A During a flag-burning ceremony, the flag is presented, and military officials perform ceremonial readings and talk about the history of the flag.

Officials then burn the flag and its ashes are disposed properly.

There is no law against flying the flag 24 hours a day, Atencio said.

United States Federal Law says owners must illuminate the flag properly if it is flown during hours of darkness.

The law also states owners should not fly the flag during storms. However, the owner can fly a special weather flag during bad weather conditions.

“Most times when you have a cotton flag, you should take it down during a storm so it won’t get lost or ripped,” he said. “Personally, I would always take down the flag during storms.”

Wright said he thinks it is an American duty to take care of the flag.

“While it may be a protester’s right to disrespect a flag, to stomp on it, to burn it, to fly it upside down, (I think) they forget they disrespect the men and women who have given everything so that they can be disrespectful,” he said.

ROTC cadet and senior Melanie Mather said she thinks Americans should be careful in how they handle the flag.

“As a cadet it does bother me when people don’t treat it the way it should,” Mather said. “I don’t necessarily believe in everything our government is doing, but the flag and what it represents still deserves the respect.”

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• Freshman Forum - Discussed plans for car smash fundraiser.

• Senate - Discussed adding a map to every campus entrance. Began drafting the smoke-free resolution.

• UPC - Step Sing registration now open on OrgSync. The deadline to register is Nov. 17.

• “It’s On Us” Launch Party - Nov. 5 at the Memorial Amphitheater from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Food, T-shirts, buttons and stickers will be given to students attending.

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Campus Crime Log • Oct. 29 Minor in Possession of

Alcohol

Darby Drive • Oct. 28 Theft of property

Disorderly conduct

LaGrange Hall • Oct. 26 Possession of

marijuana

Rice Hall • Oct. 25 Burglary Theft of Property University Apartments • Oct. 23 Violation of smoking

policy Fire alarm Mattielou Hall Full crime log available at una.edu/police/crimelog

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Nov. 5, 2015• The Flor-Ala

Equal pay? Not today.

MONDAY SANDERSON Staff Writer msanderson2@una.edu

Actress Jennifer Lawrence recently wrote an essay about her experience with the wage gap in Hollywood.

Lena Dunham — known for creating, writing, directing, producing and acting in the HBO show “Girls” — published the essay in her Lenny Letter e-newsletter. The essay addressed Lawrence’s feelings about being a female in the industry and how society expected her to be less aggressive than her male co-stars when asking for more money.

While the average woman in most professional industries does not make millions of dollars like Lawrence — America’s highest-paid actress earning $52 million last year, — they do make less money than their male counterparts.

Sociology Professor Amber

Paulk said stereotypes are the reason for the gap.

“It’s about inequality,” she said. “We see gender stereotypes coming into play.

There’s the thought that she will one day have children. She might not be able to work nights and weekends, and she won’t be dependable when it comes to taking hours.”

Some people believe it is the different careers men and women go into that create the wage gap, she said.

“It is true men and women do typically go into different careers, but even in the exact same industry men make significantly more money than women,” she said.

In 2015, employers paid women in Alabama 73 cents for every dollar paid to men.

“It’s disgusting,” said sophomore Viktoria Piepke.

“A woman shouldn’t get paid less because she’s a woman.

It shouldn’t matter what sex you are. You should be paid

National average Men: $50,383

78%

the same.”

Dean of the College of Business Gregory Carnes said Alabama’s wage gap is less than the national average.

“This doesn’t shock me because Alabama is a lower paying state across the board compared to many other states,” he said.

Freshman Nicholas Edwards said he thinks people who disagree with equal work and equal pay are living in the past.

“I think that it’s ridiculous how in 2015 a woman is making 73 cents on the dollar of what a man makes,” he said.

Women earn 90 percent of what men do before age 35, but it drops to 75-80 percent afterward, according to The American Association of University Women.

“If you hire a woman who is 35, she is more likely to have children compared to someone who is 25,” Paulk said. “It’s called the ‘mommy wage gap.’”

Senior Richard Allen Stubbs

said he did not know the wage gap was still prevalent.

“Every workplace I’ve ever worked in, everyone was paid the same, regardless of gender or race,” he said.

Edwards said he thinks women have never been treated equally.

“I think that it’s a result of the residual sexist attitude that has been perpetuated throughout this country’s history,” he said.

“From our inception until women gained the right to vote, there has always been a problem of treating women as lower class citizens.”

Piepke said she believes the wage gap affects the business and film industries the most.

“These are very maledominated fields,” she said.

“They think they can push women around because women haven’t been working in the industry for long.”

Carnes said studies show the wage as more prevalent in professional or male-dominated

Alabama average

State District 5 average

Men: $44,245

Men: $50,146

73%

70%

15.2 MILLION households in the U.S.are headed by women

industries.

Edwards said he thinks the years of women being financially dependent on men are in the past.

“The reality of the matter is that the condition of being a single mother is much more prevalent or more visible than it has been in the past,” he said.

“We need to allow the women of this nation to earn the amount of money that is necessary to financially support themselves on their own.”

Voting is an important first step, Edwards said.

“If we want to see any change happen, then we have to actually go out and vote,” he said. “It should no longer be acceptable for us to sit out of an election.”

Alabama does not currently have an equal pay law, according to the American Association of University Women website.

Voters are encouraged to contact Congress and demand fair pay.

1 in 3

of those women are below the poverty line information found on www.nationalpartnership.orgWW and AAUW.org

1 in 3 of these women are below the poverty level

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Demon barber serves up sweet revenge in local play MONDAY SANDERSON Staff Writer msanderson2@una.edu

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Tim Ownby (left), who plays Sweeney Todd, and Anna Gibson, who plays Mrs. Lovett, perform “The Worst Pies In London” at a recent practice. “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” begins Nov. 19 at the Shoals Theatre.

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He slices and dices. He clips and snips. He serves it all up in a delicious pie.

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” begins Nov. 19 at the Shoals Theatre. Nightly shows through Nov. 21 begin at 7:30 p.m. with the final show Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.

“The major themes in the story are revenge, murder and cannibalism,” said director Steifon Passmore.

The story tells of a corrupt judge who unjustly sends a man to prison, he said.

Years later, that man returns to find his wife dead and his young daughter the ward of the man who sent him away. The local pie maker helps him assume a new identity and enact his revenge.

“Tim Burton is my favorite director, and he directed the movie with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter,” said junior Paige McCay. “After watching that, I became really obsessed with it.”

Passmore said he encourages anyone who has seen the movie to come see the play.

Junior Javarice Moody, who plays Fog, said the play is completely different from the movie.

“It’s still that dark and gritty style that Sweeney Todd is known for, but there’s so much more in the play,” he said.

Senior Austin Parsons, who plays Todd’s rival Adolfo Pirelli, said there will be more music in the play than in the movie.

“The movie was cut down for time, so there were certain songs and scenes that were reduced significantly,” he

said. “Another thing done differently is that the opening number, ‘The Ballad of Sweeney Todd,’ will be sung by the choir.”

Moody said the singing in the play will not disappoint the audience.

“I needed strong vocalists,” Passmore said. “Realistically, we are not just overrun with Broadway-level voices that are available to community theatre, but I believe the talent we have in this would be considered respectable to Broadway talent.”

Moody said working on the play has been a good experience.

“It’s one of the few plays that I’ve been a part of where everyone feels like a team,” he said.

Passmore said this was his first time directing a musical, and he hopes the audience enjoys it.

“This is easily the most ambitious project I have ever worked on in all my 25 years in theatre,” he said.

Passmore warns the play is not for small children.

“The language, while not gratuitous, is strong in places,” he said. “There are strong sexual themes explored in the action of the play and, well, cannibalism.”

Passmore said the cast is a mixture of UNA students and community members.

Community member Tim Ownby plays Sweeney Todd, and UNA alumna Anna Gibson plays Mrs. Lovett, the owner of the meat pie shop who helps Todd get his revenge.

Members of UNA’s Choir Department and the UNA Orchestra have also been part of the production, he said.

“It is our hope that this will be the beginning of future collaborations,” he said.

Video app delivers fun in single-second intervals MELISSA PARKER Life Editor life@florala.net

We all know what GIFs are. We see them every day on Facebook, Twitter and Google images.

Instagram recently released a new video app, called Boomerang, which allows users to snap five to six consecutive photos and turn them into a GIF. Boomerang speeds up photos you take and plays them forward and backward in a 1-second looping video that you can share with the world through various social media and saves them to your camera roll.

I saw this fun app introduced on the “Today” show and knew I had to download it immediately.

It only took a moment to realize this was going to be my favorite video app.

My pets and family did not share my enthusiasm, however.

I began shooting pictures of anything that was moving, and if it was not moving, I made it move.

My first attempt was a selfie showing my reaction to the early morning.

Unfortunately, I ended up looking possessed, some said.

I decided to focus on my pets instead.

One of my cats, in true cat fashion, was less than impressed but — with the help of the app and my ability to capture him on video at just the right moment — gave me a nod of approval. My dog was overly excited, as usual, and I was able to catch him in a spastic happy Friday dance.

The opportunities for fun are endless with Boomerang.

Capture a friend throwing a pile of fall leaves into the air and watch them go up—and down—over and over again. Snap a few quick pics of your bestie not quite making that jump on their skateboard and allow them to view the catastrophe forward and backward, forever.

This is an easy app to learn. Simply press a button and let it do the rest.

You do not need the Instagram app to enjoy Boomerang, but if you do share through Instagram, there are several filters available to enhance your videos.

Boomerang is available for Android and iPhone. Download it today and share your happy moments with the world one second at a time.

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Lions make gameplan changes for option offense SCOREBOARD MIKE EZEKIEL

Sports Editor sports@florala.net

After losing to West Georgia two weeks ago, the UNA football team responded with a 43-17 win over conference rival Delta State.

The win helps the No. 19 Lions (6-2, 4-1) remain in good standing in the NCAA DivisionII Super Regional rankings.

UNA moved up to the second spot in Super Region 2 behind the undefeated West Georgia Wolves.

UNA head coach Bobby Wallace said the Lions are battle-tested, given they were able to overcome the two previous losses and inclement weather

last week.

“I really think this team is too experienced to be shaken easily,” Wallace said. “A game like (Delta State) is where experience and having some great seniors who have played a lot of ball comes in.”

The Lions jump Tuskegee in the regional polls, despite the Golden Tigers’ 19-7 win over Central State last week. North

Greenville, Catawba, Valdosta State and Carson-Newman round out the top seven in the region.

UNA’s opponent Nov. 7 is the Shorter Hawks (2-6, 1-4), who are all but out of the running for the playoffs. While the Lions are the heavy favorite on paper, the Hawks still pose a threat to UNA defensively.

Shorter is notorious for the use of the option offense, which forces the Lions to spend extra time in the film room preparing for the Hawks’ unique playing style.

“We will have to spend all week (game planning),” Wallace said.

“It’s hard to prepare for (their offensive style), but we have the

experience of playing that offense many times. We will look at previous game plans and see what we want to go with.”

The Hawks have the GSC’s rushing yards leader in junior B.J. McCoy. Football terminology labels him as an “A-Back,” a rare position in football. The player lines up at the wing, typically taking handoffs on end-arounds rather than from the backfield.

Shorter has taken its fair share of defeats in the past few years since joining the GSC, but Wallace said the Hawks have progressively gotten better and the Lions should not overlook them.

“They are a much-improved team, so we need to be ready to play,” he said. “(McCoy) has won conference player of the week three times and is one of the leading rushers in the conference. He will be tough to stop.”

Sophomore defensive tackle Freddie Reed said the Lions can not afford to “take the week off,” even if his team is a heavy favorite to win.

“We will really need to lock in this week,” Reed said. “They are a good team that should not be underestimated. We can’t go into this game lackadaisical. We need to go into this game like we did against Delta.”

While the defense attempts to stop Shorter’s unusual attack, the offense will look to build on a 43-point performance from last week.

“It’s very important for us to have a good week of practice,” said junior offensive lineman Jess Cooper. “Shorter runs just about the same defense we saw against Delta. We just need to execute well.”

The game is set to begin Nov. 7 at 12:30 p.m. CST in Rome, Georgia. The following week, the Lions will close out the regular season against rival West Alabama Nov. 14 in Braly Stadium.

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Soccer

GSC Tournament Florence, Alabama Nov. 6 vs. opponent TBD Nov. 8 GSC Championship (If UNA wins Nov. 6)

Football Nov. 7 at Shorter Nov. 14 vs. West Alabama NCAA Division II playoffs TBA

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UNA junior defensive end Tyler Smith prepares to defend Shorter University’s offensive attack in last year’s 45-7 UNA victory at Braly Stadium Nov. 9. This season, Smith and the Lions will travel to Rome, Georgia, in hopes of another victory.

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Lions place bid to host conference tournament MIKE EZEKIEL

Sports Editor sports@florala.net

The UNA soccer team won the Gulf South Conference regular season championship Nov. 1, clinching it with a 3-0 win over Delta State.

As a result, the Lions will host the semifinals and championship game of the GSC tournament Nov. 6-8 in Florence.

The Lions finished the regular season with a 14-2-1 overall record, including a conference best 10-2 record.

“I think we have a great chance to win (the tournament),” said UNA head coach Chris Walker. “When it’s conference time and playoff time, you never know what could happen.”

The six-team tournament kicked off Nov. 3, as West Florida took on Christian Brothers, while the winner of West Georgia and West Alabama advanced to play UNA Nov. 6 (check online for details).

The Lions secure the top seed, while Lee University owns the second. Both teams received first round byes, as both finished with the top conference record.

Since the Lions defeated Lee head-tohead, they earned the rights to host.

“It’s a reward for our team (to host the tournament) because of how well they did in the regular season,” said

UNA athletic director Mark Linder. “It reduces class time missed, which helps our student athletes.”

UNA finished undefeated at home in the regular season, winning all eight on its home turf.

“Being undefeated at home means a lot to our team,” Walker said. “When we are playing at home, we know we have a chance to beat anyone. Hopefully, hosting the conference (tournament) puts us in a good position for regionals.

UNA senior forward Chloe Richards, who led the conference in goals with 29 this season, said she believes the home unbeaten streak can continue in the tournament.

“Nobody plays on this turf like we do,” Richards said. “To be able to host on this turf with our fans here at UNA supporting us will be a huge advantage.”

Richards said hosting the tournament helps the team stay rested without the issue of traveling.

“I get to sleep in my own bed (during the tournament),” Richards said. “Having our own beds and our own locker room is a huge advantage.”

While winning the conference is UNA’s ultimate concern this week, Linder said he plans to put in a bid to host an NCAA regional tournament for the playoffs.

See SOCCER, page 6B

AMANDALYN DORNER I Staff Photographer

Junior defender Alyssa Bova rears back for a free kick against Cumberland Sept. 27. Bova and the Lions finished 8-0 at home this season and will host the Gulf South Conference tournament Nov. 6-8.

Veteran defensive specialist plays selfless volleyball KADIN POUNDERS

Associate Sports Editor sports@florala.net

The UNA volleyball team secured a seed in the Gulf South Conference tournament and has an opportunity to carry its regular season success into the postseason.

While the offensive players — the middle and outside hitters — receive a lot of attention for their contributions, a big reason for UNA’s success this season is the defense. The veteran leader of the defense is junior defensive specialist Sarah Ann Tillery.

“I don’t feel that any of our defensive players get the notoriety they deserve,” said head coach Stephanie Radecki. “(Tillery) always gives her best for her team and our coaching staff. She is an outstanding student-athlete.”

Tillery, who has started 21 of UNA’s 27 matches, does not rack up a ton of spectacular stats. However, she is one

of the most consistent components on a team that allows the fewest opponent kills per set in the conference.

Tillery does not get a lot of attention for her play, but she said team accomplishments are more important to her than personal accolades.

“I think when you’re younger, everyone wants to be a hitter,” Tillery said. “Although you don’t get as much attention as a defensive player, I think when the team does well as a whole, that’s the most rewarding part.”

Another intangible Radecki values in Tillery is her leadership ability. Radecki said Tillery does not need to speak out to be a great leader.

“Sarah Ann is very quiet,” Radecki said. “She has become more vocal as she has gotten older, but is still hesitant to speak up when she knows she should.

However, she is one of the best leaders by example we have.”

She may not be the most animated person on the floor, but Tillery’s coaches

and players like the humor she brings to the locker room.

”

I DONʼT FEEL THAT ANY OF OUR DEFENDERS GET THE NOTORIETY THEY DESERVE. (TILLERY) ALWAYS GIVES HER BEST FOR HER TEAM AND

COACHING STAFF. SHE IS AN OUTSTANDING STUDENT ATHLETE.

STEPHANIE RADECKI

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“When you least expect it, (Tillery) comes up with some great lines and moments of laughter for our team,” Radecki said. “A player that can do that, on top of working hard 100 percent of the time, is an asset to any team.”

Radecki recruited Tillery out of

Grissom High School as an outside hitter.

Since arriving at UNA, Tillery made the transition to a defensive specialist.

Tillery said her decision to play for UNA was one of her best.

“I love (UNA’s) campus and just everything about it,” she said. “I think it was a good decision to get away from home but to still be close enough to where my family could come down and watch me play.”

Tillery’s positive energy brings a momentum wave to her team, said teammate and sophmore hitter Lexie Bradley. “(Tillery) always stays positive, which really helps us in tough situations,” Bradley said. “She is a huge asset to us on the right side of the court.”

As one of the team’s spikers, Bradley said Tillery’s strong suit is setting up her and her teammates with a hittable pass off the opponent’s serve.

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Cross-country team looks ahead to postseason regional KADIN POUNDERS

Associate Sports Editor sports@florala.net

The UNA cross-country teams finished their regular season events and will prepare for regional competitions in Tampa, Florida, Nov. 7.

The Lions — whose women and men

finished fifth and sixth, respectively, at the Gulf South Conference championships — are training for the NCAA Division II South Regional.

UNA hopes to place well enough at the meet to move to the national event.

“We have the regional coming up, and we’re still working hard,” said head coach Scott Trimble. “The top three teams move

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Junior runner Skip Martin leads a pride of Lions in the UAH-Earl Jacoby Memorial Invitational Sept. 12. The Lions hope to succeed in regionals Nov. 7.

SOCCER, continued from page 5B While winning the conference is UNA’s ultimate concern this week, Linder said he plans to put in a bid to host an NCAA regional tournament for the playoffs.

As it stands, the Lions are second in the South Region behind Barry University, meaning Florence could host three other playoff teams in the first round Nov. 13.

“We like where we are (in the region standings) right now,” Walker said.

“Obviously, we would like to be number one (seed), but the two hosts also. We’d like to stay in that spot and host a regional tournament.”

Linder said most of UNA’s athletic programs have tremendous records at home each year. He said for soccer to remain undefeated on its own field is a testament to the team.

“I’d say we’re pretty good on our home turf,” Linder said. “They’re used to playing in these dimensions. I’d say home field advantage is just as big in soccer as it is in any other sport.”

on to the national championships. We’ve never taken a team there in the history of the program, so that’s something we’re working toward.”

This season, UNA’s men and women competed in four invitationals across Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi, starting with the Sewanee Invitational in Sewanee, Tennessee, Sept. 5.

Both the men and the women, led by junior Adam Benefield and sophomore Laura Bennett, finished third at Sewanee.

The next race fared even better for the Lions. The women placed four runners in the top 10, taking first place at the UAH Earl Jacoby Invitational Sept. 12.

“The best race, by far, for the women this year was at UAH when they won the whole thing,” Trimble said. “The ladies have put the work in all year, and it shows when they’re able to run well and win.”

The men finished second at the UAHhosted event, placing three runners in the top 10.

The next two races for the crosscountry team were the Rhodes Invitational in Memphis and the Watson Ford Invitational in Clinton, Mississippi.

UNA’s men and women each finished eighth in Memphis, but turned it around in Clinton. The men finished second among non-Division I schools while the women finished fifth.

“Our best race for the guys was down at (the Watson Ford Invitational) when they finished second,” Trimble said.

“They finished second a couple of times.

Even though the men never won a race, they’ve really been more consistent over the year than the women have.”

The four regular season competitions

led up to the GSC Championships held in Danville.

UNA’s women finished fifth with a total team time of 1:39:48.89. The top five finishers for the women were Olivia Brady, Walker Mattox, Laura Bennett, Alexandra Pidcock and Stephanie Simpson.

“I think conference went pretty well,” Simpson said. “We were content with fifth, but there’s always room for improvement. We’re really looking forward to getting better next year.”

The men finished sixth in the GSC with a total time of 2:16:08.21. Benefield, who finished 14th individually, earned second team All-GSC honors with his 14th place performance.

“Last year at conference I finished in 27th place,” Benefield said. “After that, I set my goal for all-conference, whether it be first team or second team. It was a huge personal accomplishment for me.”

Tate Carden, Dylan Martin, Jared Melton and Braxton Linder were the other top five finishers for the Lions.

The South Regional includes teams from the GSC, the Sunshine State Conference and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The men’s race will be a 10k and the women’s race will be an 8k, which is different from the 8k and 5k events UNA’s men and women ran this season.

“We’ve upped our mileage in training preparing for the regional,” Trimble said.

“I feel like we could’ve done better in conference, but we have a chance to get that taste out of our mouth at the regional.

Hopefully we can do well down there and move on to nationals.”

TILLERY, continued from page 5B “One of her strengths is her serve receive,” Bradley said. “When she gives us a great pass, it helps us get a kill.”

Off the court, Tillery said she loves to shop but also takes advantage of all the nature areas in the Shoals. “(The team) always goes hiking on the trails,” she said. “That’s another thing about UNA I like – there are a lot of trails around here. We go kayaking sometimes.

I like to be outside whenever I’m not in the gym.”

UNA accepted Tillery into the nursing program. She will start in the spring.

Tillery said she wants to continue her education after her career at UNA. “There’s a lot of nurse specialty schools, and there’s a few that I’ve been interested in,” she said. “Hopefully, once I start in the (nursing) program, I’ll get a better understanding of what specialty I want to go into.”

Tillery and her teammates play two final home games Nov. 6 and 7 before finishing the regular season with two matches on the road.

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Junior defender Sarah Ann Tillery prepares to hit the ball in a Halloween game against Union. Tillery is the veteran leader of the volleyball defense.

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Thurs., Nov. 5 10 a.m.

It’s On Us Launch @ Amphitheater 3:30 p.m.

SGA Senate meeting GUC 200 4 p.m.

Circle K Meeting @ Stone Lodge (Upper) 6 p.m.

Phi Mu’s Bonnamu @ Amphitheater 7 p.m.

O.A.C. Night Hike @ Wildwood Park

Fri., Nov. 6 5 p.m.

First Fridays Downtown Florence 7 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs UAH 7:30 p.m.

UNA Opera/Musical Theatre presents “Cinderella” @ George S. Lindsey Theatre

Sat., Nov. 7 1 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs Mississippi College

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Court Street in downtown Florence is lined with various handmade goods from local vendors for First Friday. The community-driven event occurs March through December, and it recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary.

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UNA Opera/Musical Theatre presents “Cinderella” @ George S. Lindsey Theatre

8 p.m.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Commons Rm 302

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Dynamic Duos II: Attack of the Drums @ Music Building Band Room

Sun., Nov. 8

Tues., Nov. 10

Wed., Nov. 11

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Encounter @ Stone Lodge (Upper)

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Spanish Roundtable @ 3rd floor of Wesleyan

Mon., Nov. 9

7 p.m.

Political Science Club Stone Lodge (Upper)

10 a.m.

O.A.C. Recycling Campaign GUC 3:30 p.m.

SGA University Program Council GUC 200

7:15 p.m.

The Constitution with Julie Borowski @ Performance Center (GUC)

Veterans Day 4:30 p.m.

SGA Freshman Forum GUC 200

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