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Volume 83, Issue 9

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Student newspaper of the University of North Alabama

ADMINISTRATION

Presidents of

The University of North Alabama

Ethelbert Brinkley Norton (1948-1972)

Robert Miller Guillot (1972-1989)

Robert L. Potts (1990-2004)

Who will be next?

William G. Cale, Jr. (2005-2014)

John Thornell (Current) photos courtesy of University Archives and Shannon Wells

Committee selects 3 presidential candidates to visit campus ASHLEY REMKUS

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The Presidential Search Committee is one step closer to naming the university’s next leader. The committee announced Oct. 13 it narrowed the pool of presidential candidates to four, however candidate Robin Capehart withdrew the next day. “The (three) finalists are now scheduled to visit our campus, and we encourage our faculty, staff, students and members of the community to review the candidates’ resumes and schedule of visits,” said

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Joel Anderson, trustee and chairman of the committee. “We’re bringing (three) because we felt like there were (three) that had the potential to be a strong president at UNA,” said Dean of the College of Business Gregory Carnes. Officials look to fill the position left vacant when William Cale announced his retirement in March. Former Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost John Thornell temporarily serves as interim president. Cale remains at UNA in a consulting role as President Emeritus until Dec. 31. The committee announced

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in September it received 46 applications through Wheless Partners, the search firm that assisted with the hiring of Vice President of Business and Financial Affairs Clinton Carter earlier this year.

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WEʼRE BRINGING (THREE)

BECAUSE WE FELT LIKE THERE WERE

(THREE) THAT HAD THE POTENTIAL TO BE A STRONG PRESIDENT AT UNA.

GREGORY CARNES PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBER

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Anderson said the committee then reviewed the candidates’ credentials and narrowed the pool to 19. Nine finalists were chosen and interviewed off campus to further narrow the pool. Trustee Steve Pierce said the committee looked for the person who can take UNA to the “next level.” “This person is the face of the university, which is a staple of the community,” Pierce said. “We want someone who has the energy and background to be a proven leader.” The search committee also includes faculty, staff, administrators and a student.

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ACADEMICS

Alabama ranks low among top U.S. teaching states MONDAY SANDERSON

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UNA is known as a go-to college for education majors, but a survey from The Wallet Hub shows Alabama is not a top state for teachers. Alabama fell below the middle of the list of overall best teaching states at No. 31 out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. “It’s not really about the quality of teaching as much as it’s about the economic factors,” said Victoria Hulsey, professor of special education and elementary education. “That (rank) sits very well with the economy in this area.” Average starting salary, median annual salary, competition for jobs and teacher-to-student ratio are some of the qualities considered in the rankings. The quality of education students get in the state is not considered. “I’m kind of shocked,” said freshman Madison Jacobs. “I expected it to be higher up on the list.” Alabama is not alone in low rank. Neighboring states fell even lower — with Mississippi at No. 50, Florida at No. 44, Tennessee at No. 41, and Georgia at No. 33. Sophomore Tyler Corum, a secondary education major, said the results of the survey are not surprising because Alabama’s economy is lacking. “We don’t have the resources that the bigger cities have,” Corum said. “I figured we would be somewhere in the mid-level range.” Despite the state’s poor scoring,

some students say they still want to teach in Alabama. In opportunity and job competition the state moved closer to the top of the list at No. 17, according to the study. Corum said there is no doubt he will stay in Alabama. However, some students, like senior Miranda Mcafee, a music education major, said they will leave the state to advance their careers. “Alabama does not compare to the opportunities and experiences I can get anywhere else,” Mcafee said. “Since I’m primarily interested in the performance aspect of music, I will go where that takes me.” Hulsey said getting a job teaching in Alabama is possible — students just need to know where to look. “If you’re willing to move to the more rural areas, you’re going to find a job,” Hulsey said. “Coming out of UNA, where we produce a lot of good teachers, you’re going to have a lot more competition in university towns and bigger cities.” Alabama’s work environment rank for teachers is even lower at 41, according to the study. Although classroom conditions are poor in Alabama, they are not necessarily a reflection on the teachers, Husley said. “I can see why we ranked so low — work conditions, job opportunities and salaries,” she said. “I don’t think that means that we have the worst teachers, not by a long shot.

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Music Department raises standards with new degree option ANNA BROWN

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A new degree option for music majors is music to the department’s ears. Students will be eligible to obtain a Bachelor’s of Music beginning fall 2015, instead of the current Bachelor of Arts in music performance option. “A liberal arts degree is not exactly the right way to do it,” said Chairman of the Music Department David McCullough. “The Bachelor’s of Music degree is the norm.” McCullough said although the program has not started yet, it is in the process of being approved. “A music department such as ours would offer a liberal arts program as well as a professional degree program,” he said. “This brings us in line with what other accredited academic units such as ours do.” UNA is accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music. The addition of a Bachelor’s of Music

program will provide students more tools for a future in music, McCullough said. The program requires more musicbased credit hours and an additional recital, said Associate Professor of Music Terrance Brown. Professional degrees and practices are more demanding than a liberal arts degree, he said. Students can choose instrumental music, piano or vocal performance for their area of study. “Studies in musicianship and developing skills in these performance areas would account for about threefourths of their required courses,” McCullough said. “Then, the general studies component at UNA is 41 credit hours.” Brown said he believes the Bachelor of Music program will bring more students to the department and show the community UNA is making advances in the music area. “It is a wonderful thing for us to have it here at the university,” he said. “We are making significant progression in this area. We’re building the program not

only in terms of quantity but in quality. That’s the biggest thing.” Vocal performance major Jessica Bailey said she hopes the addition of the

program will bring other advancements to UNA’s music program. Editor’s note: To read the rest of this story, visit ww.florala.net.

photo by KATLYN SHANNON I Staff Photographer

The low brass section practices their music for an upcoming concert. Associate Professor of Music Terrance Brown said he believes the new Bachelor of Music degree option will bring more students to the music department.

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What’s the hype about...

HEALTH

EBOLA

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Gov. Robert Bentley and State Health Officer Don Williamson held a news conference Oct. 6 to discuss Alabama’s plan of action for handling potential outbreaks. “As with all types of emergencies, preparedness is essential to an effective response,” Bentley said. “We are making plans to protect the safety and well-being of all Alabamians through public health and our health care providers.” A second case of the disease has been confirmed in one of the Texas health care workers who treated the first patient. Many people ask what exactly Ebola is and whether they are at risk for being infected with the disease.

The largest Ebola outbreak in history is prompting discussion across the U.S. about whether the country is ready to fight the disease. The Centers for Disease Control confirmed the first domestic case in Dallas Sept. 30 as Liberian native Thomas Eric Duncan, who later died.

Ebola, also know as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare, deadly disease caused by infection associated with one of four Ebola virus strains known to affect humans. There currently is no known cure for the disease. Infected persons experience severe headache, muscle pain, diarrhea,

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What is Ebola?

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vomiting, unexplained bleeding or bruising, and stomach pain within 21 days after exposure, according to the Department of Public Health. However, symptoms typically develop between six and 10 days after exposure, Williamson said. The U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health reports as many as 90 percent of Ebola patients die — usually from low blood pressure rather than blood loss. People who recover from the disease develop antibodies that last for at least 10 years, according to the CDC.

Who is at risk? Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone are the only three countries where the disease is currently considered widespread. “The reality is, you need to have been to one of those three countries and really have had contact with someone who has Ebola to be at risk for contracting the disease,” said Area Health Officer Karen Landers. “People who care for Ebola patients are also at risk.” Landers said because Ebola is not

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airborne, a person would need to have contact with blood or bodily fluids from someone who is infected to contract the disease. There is no evidence mosquitos or other insects can transmit Ebola virus. Only mammals have shown the ability to become infected with and spread the disease, according to the CDC. “We’re not talking just sitting next to someone or in a seat they sat in,” Landers said. “At this point in time there has been no decision to restrict travel.”

Is it likely to affect the Shoals? Officials said no. Although the disease has entered the U.S., outbreak is not likely, especially for Alabama, Landers said. The CDC reported epidemic proportions of the disease are virtually impossible for developed nations.

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Reeds Junior Andy Page and former students Kayla Kelley and John Tyler Hardin try Totora reed. The reed is used for many things on the islands including food, shelter, and childrens toys. The texture of the reed is spongy and it has a slight sweet taste.

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My study abroad experience this summer was incredible. I flew to another continent, added members to

my chosen family and created memories I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Some might think three months is a long time to wait to publish photos from such an amazing trip, but when you have thousands of incredible

memories packaged within those photos, it makes the experience all the better. This is just a microscopic glimpse into a foreign world that quickly became my home away from home.

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Cleaning A worker cleans the stones at Machu Picchu. When Hiram Bingham first discovered what is now one of the world’s greatest tourist destinations, the area was full of vegetation. Tourism workers around the country constantly clean and reassemble disheveled ruins in order to preserve these parts of their history. A large part of the Peruvian economy is based on tourism and this is just one of the ways they can preserve that industry.

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Independence Day ▶ Students from various schools in the area march around the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, Perú. We were able to witness many parades leading up to the Peruvian day of Independence July 28.

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Play Time A young girl plays with Totora reed on the Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca in Perú. The girl is dressed in the traditional clothing from the islands. After the initial tour, students from the study abroad group were allowed to dress in the traditional clothes and take photos with the women of the island. Shortly after, the women ushered us to their respective huts to purchase various goods made on the island.

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Eight organizations will compete in Step Show Oct. 17 to raise money for United Way of Northwest Alabama, an organization that raises funds for 20 local non-profits. United Way raises over $1 million each year, and for every dollar, 99 cents helps local organizations like Salvation Army, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Northwest Alabama Reading Aides, said Beth Haddock, executive director.

The funds from Step Show and Step Sing, competitions in the spring where groups create singing and dancing skits, are donated to United Way of Northwest Alabama. “What we get from Step Show and Step Sing ever year is a huge help,” Haddock said. “UNA is in our top 20 contributors, and most of that comes from Step Show and Step Sing.” Last year’s Step Show brought in $6,556, and the 2012 show raised $6,240, said Tyler Thompson, director of Student Engagement. Each group has 10 minutes to

showcase its skills, Thompson said. They are judged on entertainment value, showmanship and preparedness. Judges will also consider consistency in their theme, as well as costumes. Freshmen Aja Hall and Hunter Smith said they both want to attend to support United Way. “I think it’s great that the money is going somewhere that needs it,” Hall said. Smith said he would like more organizations to help out. “If all the money goes to nonprofit organizations, it would be really cool to

see more people get involved,” he said. For those wanting to give a little more, each team will have buckets at the entrances for donations, said Kelsey Hyche, UPC service chair. The team with the most donations receives the Friend of United Way Award.

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UNA IS ONE OF OUR TOP 20

CONTRIBUTORS, AND MOST OF THAT COMES FROM

STEP SHOW AND STEP SING.

BETH HADDOCK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA

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In addition to the overall winner, there will also be male, female and coed winners, Thompson said. The male groups competing in the show are Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Gamma Delta and Alpha Tau Omega. Kahri Bolden, Step Show Chair for Alpha Tau Omega, said they will try their hardest to bring home the win. “We’ll try to have a clean show and bring intensity,” Bolden said. “The females usually have a clean show, but they usually don’t bring intensity. That’s something we want to have, and it will make us stand out.” Editor’s note: To read the rest of this story, visit www.florala.net.

Kathleen Boyd, Gabby Kroeger and Kaitlin Chappell of Phi Mu Sorority participate in Step Show 2013 dressed as jacks-inthe-box. The Greek chapter’s theme was stepping out of the box.

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SGA

Freshman Forum hopes to engage more students OLIVIA HARTUNG

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Freshman Forum hosted its annual retreat Oct. 7 to plan the upcoming year of campus events it will host. The Forum is a branch of SGA designated to represent the freshmen class as its advocate and voice with university officials. Freshman Forum President Eric Busby said the group established goals to become more noticeable on campus and to plan more events for freshmen to attend. “Obviously what they are planning on events not only will inform students, but also entertain them through the education pathway,” said SGA Senate Freshman Forum Adviser Maurice Mull. To begin better marketing for the organization and its events, the group plans to purchase banners, tables, tents, and other items that can be used in the years to come, Busby said. The Forum’s first event will be a freshman mixer hosted later this fall, he said. Freshman Victoria Montgomery and Elisha Crandall said they think social events help first-year students find friends on campus. “It’s nice that the Freshman Forum is actually planning events for us because

some schools leave the freshmen hanging,” Montgomery said. “It’s a great chance to meet new people and to go out make friends.” Crandall said students should get involved in events the organization plans. Busby said the Forum will also host a Puppy Palooza event at the end of each semester. “Puppy Palooza is where we team up with the local animal shelter and bring puppies and kittens to the campus,” he said. “This give students opportunities of volunteering service hours and to relax from stress during finals week this fall and spring.” He said he hopes the event will be an even bigger success than it was last year. “It’s very good that Freshman Forum is planning events for us,” said freshman Marcus Taylor. “It helps you get more involved on campus.” Busby said the Forum also plans to host a seminar to address student concerns about safety on campus. Freshman Caleb Lewis said he wanted to be involved in the university when he came to UNA, so he joined Freshman Forum. “I didn’t want to be someone who goes through college for four years, has no idea, and just comes here and leaves, “Lewis said. “I want to be invested in the university.”

He said he thinks Freshman Forum members have “a lot of really cool ideas,” which will get students who are not involved on campus start getting involved. Freshman Nisha Trammel said the organization is teaching her to become a better leader, and she is growing as a person.

Mull said over the next few weeks the organization will set final dates, times and locations for its events, so it will have time to market them to students. Mull and Busby said they are proud of what the Forum has accomplished so far, and they are looking forward to what the rest of the year holds.

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Freshman Forum members raise their hands to vote at their Oct. 8 meeting as Vice President Noah Tidmore takes a count. The Forum is working to finalize plans on events for the remainder of the school year.

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Absence of reported assaults calls for concern EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ANNA GRACE USERY MANAGING EDITOR KALI DANIEL NEWS EDITOR ASHLEY REMKUS LIFE EDITOR MARI WILLIAMS SPORTS EDITOR DUSTIN POLLARD ONLINE EDITOR JASMINE FLEMING BUSINESS MANAGER UNDREA RANDOLPH II GRAPHIC DESIGNERS JOHN BAVIS SHILO CUPPLES JORDAN FERRELL CIRCULATION MANAGER LORI BLANKENSOPP ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE KAYLA STINNETT CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER DALLAS MOORE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS PEYTON BYRD DEANNA KAMPMEYER KATLYN SHANNON

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When I hear students chatting in the GUC or in classes, one issue seems to consistently arise: sexual assault. Many UNA students have voiced concerns about the threat of being raped on campus, and the facts correlate with their fears. Warning: the statistics for sexual assaults on college campuses across the nation may cause side effects such as nausea, increased heart rate and shortness of breath. As a female college student, I am within a 20-

Letters Policy The deadline for submitting letters is 10 a.m. Monday, the week of publication. Letters must be accompanied by the writerʼs name, mailing address, phone number and email. The Flor-Ala prefers to publish your letters exactly as written, but reserves the right to reject slanderous or libelous material. The publication of any letter is left to the discretion of the Editorial Board. Priority is given to letters critical of The Flor-Ala, or written in direct response to an editorial, a column, or a news story. When the editors deem it necessary for ease of understanding or to clarify facts, an Editorʼs Note may accompany a letter. Address correspondence to The Flor-Ala. UNA Box 5300 Florence, AL 35632. Email: florala@una.edu. Phone: 256-765-4364

Advisory Board, including main investigators Amber Paulk and Andrea Hunt from the sociology department, Yashica Williams from the department of criminal justice, and several other faculty members, that number is being addressed. The White House is taking a stand by making new advances in Title IX legislation, forcing colleges in the U.S. to change the way they approach sexual assault. Finally, a step in the right direction. My question is: Why did UNA take so long to jump on the safety bandwagon? It would seem either administration did not care or did not want to be haunted by the overwhelming number of cases reported and not reported. Nonetheless, legislation thankfully prevails over administration. If the number of potential sexual assaults disturbs you, take the Student Campus

Climate Survey. It may be hidden in the mass deletion of all UNA emails, but go back through and take it. Yes, it took me 30 minutes to complete, but if you care for the safety of your best friends, male and female, the survey is in your best interest to take. The only reservation I have about the survey is true freshmen, 18-year-olds, cannot take the survey without parental consent. Paulk said an old rule in the state of Alabama only allows 19-year-olds and older to independently consent. I call on the Alabama legislature to amend that rule, considering lawmakers probably have sisters, nieces or daughters attending college. Just as the season begins to change, the way the university responds to sexual assault needs to change. With the UNA Title IX Education and Prevention Advisory Board leading the charge, I know UNA is in good hands. The rest is up to students.

Students should embrace SGAʼs call for feedback

ADVISER SCOTT MORRIS

Letters must not exceed 400 words.

25 percent range for being a victim of completed or attempted rape, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. My memory is not what it used to be, but it seems that statistic was not given in any of the SOAR sessions. Statistics also show less than 5 percent of all completed or attempted rapes against women in college are reported to the police. Six sexual assaults have been reported, including rape, on UNA’s campus since I was a freshman in fall 2011, according to the UNA Police Department crime logs. The crime log pages for December 2013 and February 2014 were unavailable to view. If less than 5 percent are reported to police, as stated in the research, the actual number of sexual assaults on campus during that time period is estimated to be 120. Thanks to the UNA Title IX Education and Prevention

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As I was walking to class one day a few weeks ago, an SGA member and another student from my noon class greeted me. This particular SGA member said, “I don’t know about you, Ashley, but I’m usually here (on campus) for all the organizations I’m involved in more than I am for class.”

I responded, “I’m never here just for class.” We both just laughed as we rushed to the third floor of Bibb Graves Hall for an hourlong lecture on the importance of voting. SGA, aside from the campus newspaper, is, in my opinion, the most criticized entity on campus. I think it is also fair to say when I served as The Flor-Ala’s SGA beat writer last year, the organizations’ members probably considered me one of their biggest critics. As I sat in class that day listening to my professor discuss why the electorate does and does not vote, a few realizations hit me dead in the heart. Complaints surface when SGA does not get high voter

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turnout in its elections. As the school year comes to an end, questions arise about what the organization accomplished. Criticisms circulate when only 10 random students out of 100 can identify the organization’s president. What people do not discuss are the countless hours those SGA officials spend representing the 6,841 students enrolled at UNA. SGA members spend their days planning events, writing legislation and presenting student concerns to the top campus administration. These students serve on committees that really make a difference in the way campus operates from day to day, such as the Presidential Search Committee and a committee that is currently working to

decrease the number of sexual assaults. Because SGA members are the voice of students in these groups, it is important they know what students want and expect during their time at this university. The organization offers students a chance to tell them on its website, www.una. edu/sga. A suggestion box is available for students to make comments about what they want SGA to do and how campus could be better for them. In my opinion, students who do not utilize this resource have no reason to complain about what the organization is or is not doing. SGA members want to make a difference but without students’ help, they cannot.

FOR THE RECORD... We strive to get it right the ﬁrst time, but when we donʼt, we are happy to set the record straight. • In the Oct. 9 issue, senior Emily Hood helped with the summer greenhouse, not Emily Wood. • In the Oct. 9 issue, the football game versus University of North Carolina-Pembroke aired at 3 p.m. central, 4 p.m. eastern.

8A NEWS 8:-;1,-6< KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) SGA Senator and former President Laura Giles said the committee worked diligently to ensure finalists held students in high regards. “It is important to make sure they understand the university can’t operate without students,” Giles said. “We asked what interaction they saw themselves having with the student body, and they showed they are involved with students in their current roles.”

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IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THEY UNDERSTAND THE UNIVERSITY CANʼT OPERATE WITHOUT STUDENTS.

LAURA GILES PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBER Carnes said each of the candidates answered several questions to let the committee get to know them better.

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“Because it’s a presidential position, it has a large scope of qualifications we wanted the candidates to address,” Carnes said. He said the candidates were judged on a variety of characteristics including, “integrity in prior and current positions, broad experience at the university level, understanding the academic and nonacademic side of the university and their ability to communicate to external constituencies what the UNA brand is.” The candidates will hold open forums with students, faculty, staff, administration and the community. Kitts meets with the community today, Oct. 16, at 2:30 p.m. in GUC Banquet Hall B. Hanna’s open forum is Oct. 20 at 2:30 p.m. in the GUC Performance Center, and Jordan’s is Oct. 22 at 2:30 p.m. in GUC Banquet Hall B. “We’ll learn a whole lot about the candidates when they come to campus and see them interact with the students and faculty and answer questions,” Carnes said. “Being able to answer questions and think on your feet is important in this role.” Editor’s note: follow @UNA_FlorAla on Twitter for live updates during each candidate’s forum.

Quiz: Name that president 1. During this presidentʼs term:

2. During this presidentʼs term:

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Flowerʼs Hall opens. First game is exhibition between Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks Greek system is established Leo I arrives making UNA only school in the country to have a live lion mascot living on campus

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First Majorette team forms Florence State College to Florence State University Name changes from Florence State University to University of North Alabama ROTC is established, but only for freshmen and sophomores

3. During this presidentʼs term:

4. During this presidentʼs term:

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Powers Hall becomes center for international students UNA Honors Program is Initiated The Commons opens

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“Our risk is extremely low for outbreak,” Landers said. “We have few people in this area that have been to countries where the disease is widespread.” “That doesn’t mean our chance is zero, but we are taking a proactive stance.”

What should someone with Ebola-like symptoms do?

• UPC - Did not meet because of inclement weather. • Senate - Did not meet because of UNAʼs closing for threat.

• Freshman ForumBegan planning events discussed at its yearly retreat (see page 6A). The organization expects to ﬁnalize plans in the next few weeks.

For meeting briefs and updates on the Student Government Association, visit www.ﬂorala.net <-)+0-:; KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) “I think we have some of the best teachers around who are willing to teach in those settings,” Husley said. Corum said the negative view of teachers in Alabama is often a result of students’ lack of motivation to learn. This can skew perspectives of teaching quality, he said. Husley said people typically become

teachers because of their love of helping others and making a difference. “People don’t go into teaching because of money,” Husley said. “They don’t go into teaching because of status. “I think the only reason to go into teaching is because you want to make a difference in the lives of kids. If that’s your motivation, then you’re going to find a job, and you’re going to do well at it. It’s going to be the biggest challenge but the greatest reward.”

UNA band appears in the movie “Blue Sky” Lions become ﬁrst Division II team to visit the White House First George Lindsey Television and Film Festival is held

Answers: 1. Robert Miller Guillot 2. Ethelbert Brinkley Norton 3. William G. Cale Jr. 4. Robert L. Potts

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SGA in Review

With flu season getting into swing, people could experience symptoms similar to those common of Ebola, however that does not mean the person has the disease, Williamson said. If a person is sick, he or she should go to the doctor as normal but should alert the health care provider if he or she recently traveled to West Africa, Landers said. “We’re asking about travel in the last 21 days,” she said. “We’re specifically asking doctors to ask those questions.” Physicians and health care providers

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Assistant Professor of Secondary Education lectures to his class. Students majoring in education are split about whether they will remain in Alabama.

try to treat patients based on the patient’s history, she said. “We are going to have influenza,” she said, “but Ebola is extremely unlikely.”

with soap and water or using an alcoholbased hand sanitizer.

What do students think? Premed senior Matthew Wesley

How can spread of the disease Cooper said the media is making Ebola into a bigger issue than what it really is. be prevented? Experimental vaccines and treatments for Ebola are under development, but they have not yet been fully tested for safety or effectiveness, according to the CDC. Although there is no cure for the disease, people can protect themselves and others by washing their hands often

“It’s entertainment because that’s what people want to read about,” Cooper said. “When it comes to infectious disease, the CDC is the go-to resource.” Editor’s note: To read the rest of this story, visit www.florala.net.

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SOCCER

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Aggressiveness keeps Lionsʼ momentum alive DUSTIN POLLARD

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With eight wins in their first 11 games, the Lions will try to close out the season strong before the Gulf South Conference tournament Nov. 4. UNA (8-2-1) is currently No. 4 in the GSC standings and will get the opportunity to make headway to the top of the standings coming up. The Lions still have the top two teams in the conference remaining on its schedule — Christian Brothers University and the University of West Alabama. The tough upcoming schedule will tell a lot about the team, said head coach Chris Walker. “We have some of the better teams in the conference coming up and if we can come away with decent results in them we’ll be in really good shape,” he said. After last season’s slow start en route to an 8-8-2 record, the Lions are changing the pace this year.

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“I think we’re more of a team this year. Everyone is working hard and we’re a lot deeper,” Walker said. “And people have bought into the roles they have. Practice is more than 11 players. It’s been all 24 of them.” The Lions are led by D-II second leading scorer, forward Chloe Richards. This season she has made 14 of the team’s 22 goals and has been named GSC Player of the Week three times, which also leads the conference. “I’ve done beyond what I thought I would do this season and hopefully I can keep scoring goals to help us keep winning,” Richards said. “I get good service (passes) from my team which obviously makes a huge difference.” Of the 22 goals the Lions have scored, 18 have been off assists, the most in the conference. The Lions also lead the GSC in shots per game (8.89), a testament to the team’s aggressive game plan. “Chris (Walker) always emphasizes in practice that when you have a shot, take it, because if you don’t shoot you’re not

going to score,” Richards said. The defense has been a big part of the Lions success, giving up a GSC low seven goals. “Yeah, it’s funny because it is the one position on the field that we have gone through a few changes,” Walker said. We’ve picked up a few injuries but the eight or nine different people that have been in have been fantastic.”

“The defense has been a lot more cohesive this year than last,” Hillman said. “We have three brilliant (goal) keepers which we have never had. We switched up the defense as I moved to center back this year to give more speed. We got (Alyssa) Bova, Chelsea (Rial) and Morgan (Brown) to switch in and they give us a lot of options moving forward.” One of the reasons for the Lions’ success this season has been the seniors stepping up, I THINK WEʼRE MORE OF A TEAM THIS Walker said. “Last year was difficult with YEAR, EVERYONE IS WORKING HARD AND it being my first year and just WEʼRE A LOT DEEPER. getting used to everybody,” he HRIS ALKER said. “This year’s seniors bought in during the spring and really EAD OACH took hold of the team. They’re all competitive and work hard.” Hillman said it has been important for the seniors to lead Senior defender Ellis by example so the rest of the Hillman, who has earned All- team can follow. Walker said the newcomers GSC honors every year at UNA, is a big reason the Lions have have also been able to come been able to shutdown opposing in and play well for the Lions. UNA has seven true freshmen offenses. Hillman said the competitive and three transfers on the team. “The experience of the three drive from the defense has been transfers has been great,” he said. key to allowing so few goals.

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“Madeline (Fancher) stepped up big in the last couple of games and played goal keeper. Erica (Cervi) and Beatriz (Fernandes) have been great, too. Beatriz sets up so many goals and her movement is fantastic, she is one of the best players in the air even though she’s 5’1”.” The Lions defeated University of West Florida, the GSC defending champion, 1-0 Oct. 12. The recent win against the Argonauts and the Lions fast start gives the players confidence as the team looks forward to the rest of the season, Richards said. “Without a doubt I feel we can compete for the conference championship very easily,” she said. “Nothing is given in this conference and I think we have what it takes.” The top six teams in the conference qualify for the GSC tournament. The Lions will play at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. UNA returns home to host Union University Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.

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SPORTS Lions linebackers exceeding expectations

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FOOTBALL

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Former linebacker Tavarius Wilson was one of three UNA linebackers to earn All-GSC honors last year.

New starting linebackers Ixavier Triplett (left) and Bud Coleman (right) have helped the Lions become the No. 1 ranked defense in the GSC.

Lions new linebacker corps exceeds expectations DUSTIN POLLARD

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The philosophy for a traditional football powerhouse like UNA is to reload, not rebuild each year. The linebacker play was one of the biggest offseason questions for the Lions as they lost three starters to graduation

from last year, including D-II National Defensive Player of the Year Tavarius Wilson. “Those three guys (Wilson, Gabe Poe and Brion James) were the backbone of our defense last year,” said head coach Bobby Wallace. “All three of those guys were seniors who had played a lot. Where the new guys lack from Tavarius, Gabe and Brion is experience. But I think

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they’re doing well so far.” The Lions defense is shutting down opposing offenses this season despite the loss of the 2013 linebacker trio, as they rank first in the Gulf South Conference in scoring defense (10.4 per game) and total defense (240.8 yards per game). UNA’s defense has also given up a conference low five touchdowns and five field goals. “I think they’re learning still. The more they learn about our defense, the more aggressive they can be,” Wallace said. “The more experience they get, the faster they’ll be able to play.” The starters this year have been senior Steven Rich, freshman Bud Coleman and senior Ixavier Triplett. But the Lions like to rotate the linebackers by switching in juniors Nick Johnson and C.J. Jackson to keep fresh legs in the game.

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CHRIS WILLIS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR Rich leads the team in tackles with 35 and has recorded three tackles for loss. He has also recovered a fumble and picked off a pass. Triplett has 22 tackles and Coleman has pitched in with 12. Johnson is tied for the team high in interceptions with two. “You won’t see the individual production be as high as it was last year because we play so many at linebacker this year than last,” Wallace said. “But the overall linebacker production is about the same.” Defensive coordinator Chris Willis

said he has been extremely pleased with the linebackers this year. “I think we’ve exceeded expectations because I was concerned about the linebackers coming in (this season),” Willis said. “We did a good job of recruiting these players and they’ve stood the test so far.” Willis said despite the loss of the top three linebackers last year, this year’s group has more depth. “Last year we only had one guy playing the same position and this year I feel like we have two,” he said. “Steven has really found a home at mike (middle linebacker) and we haven’t missed a beat at that position. Ixavier Triplett was an all-conference player at a previous D-II school (Delta State) so we knew what type of talent he had.” The linebacker depth has created good competition between the players during practice, which makes the team better, Triplett said. “Coming into fall camp we all knew everybody was competing and we’re just trying to find out who could be the best for our team,” he said. “Everybody understands what sacrifices we have to take to become a better team.” The athleticism of this year’s linebackers has been key to the team’s success this year, especially since the Lions face several teams that run a spread offense, Wallace said. “We have to be able to stop the quick passes and also the run,” he said. “I think we’re doing a much better job of it and I think we did extremely well job of it Saturday. It helps that the new guys have a lot of athletic talent and a lot of speed.” Last year the Lions defense led D-II in forcing 39 turnovers and this year UNA has forced 16 through five games. Forcing turnovers is something Willis said he constantly harps on and thinks the linebackers have done a good job of it. “We just do our job and fly to the football and if you do that you’ll force some turnovers,” Rich said. “It’s all about knowing your assignments and playing with full speed.”

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COMMITTEE

SCOREBOARD Oct. 9-16

Athletes work to benefit community

Thursday, Oct. 9 VOLLEYBALL UNA @ Shorter 3-0 LOSS

Friday, Oct. 10 VOLLEYBALL UNA @ MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE

3-0 WIN

Saturday, Oct. 11

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The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is a program meant to strengthen communication between the NCAA, university athletic programs, and student-athletes. The SAAC initiative was adopted in 1989 with the purpose of providing student-athletes with the ability to offer input on activities or legislation that affects student-athlete welfare, according to NCAA’s website.

UNA’s SAAC has 31 members with at least two representatives from every sport. The number of representatives is proportionate to team size. Members are nominated by the coaches of each squad. SAAC officers are voted on by the members. SAAC is a medium for studentathletes to voice their opinions but also serves a broader purpose. “The purpose of SAAC is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by developing student-athlete leadership, skills, promoting opportunities,

FOOTBALL UNA @ UNC-PEMBROKE 26-7 WIN

Sunday, Oct. 12 SOCCER UNA vs. WEST FLORIDA

1-0 WIN

Upcoming Thursday, Oct. 16 VOLLEYBALL UNA @ ROLLINS

5 p.m. (CST)

Friday, Oct. 17 VOLLEYBALL UNA @ FLORIDA SOUTHERN 11:30 a.m. (CST) VOLLEYBALL UNA vs. SAINT LEO @ Lakeland, Florida 3:30 (CST)

SOCCER UNA @ CHRISTIAN BROTHERS 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18 VOLLEYBALL UNA vs. TAMPA @ Lakeland, Florida 2:00 p.m. (CST)

FOOTBALL UNA @ FLORIDA TECH 5 p.m. (CST)

Tuesday, Oct. 19 VOLLEYBALL UNA vs. LEE

6 p.m.

SOCCER UNA vs. UNION 7 p.m.

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The 2014 UNA SAAC has at least two representatives from all sports. The SAAC is a way for student-athletes to get involved in the community, said junior quarterback Luke Wingo.

protecting student-athlete welfare, and by fostering a positive student-athlete image on the UNA campus,” said junior Jennifer Towne. Towne plays basketball for the Lions but also serves as SAAC President. “My roles for SAAC are meeting orchestrating, coercing volunteers, connecting the student-athlete’s voice with administrative power, availability, running meetings and staying up to date with the GSC SAAC across our conference,” she said. “I have always enjoyed being part of the group, but I felt as president I could take this group to another level of involvement.” While the SAAC is a committee dedicated to student-athlete benefits, it is also a way for athletes to get involved in the community, an aspect quarterback Luke Wingo said is just as important. “One example [of SAAC involvement] is in the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It takes $10,000 to make this happen and our goal is to raise that money on our own,” Wingo said. “It’s a special thing to be involved with and I am honored to be a part of it.” Other projects and activities SAAC participates in are volunteering at athletic events on campus, sponsoring a child or children during Christmas time and having an annual “fun night” in Flowers Hall where kids can spend time playing with the student-athletes. Editor’s note: To read the rest of this story, visit www.florala.net.

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Lions ready to finish season strong DUSTIN POLLARD

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With three tournaments down and two to go for the golf team, they will try to finish the fall season on a high note. The Lions were a preseason top 10 ranked team, but have experienced an up and down season so far. UNA’s goal is to find consistency heading into the final two tournaments. “We just have to find that winning combination,” said head coach Jason Vaughn. “I’ve seen some really good things out of our team and hopefully we can put it together.” Sophomore Forrest Knight said playing better in the final rounds is the key for the Lions going forward. “We’re doing good so far. I think we just have to finish stronger,” he said. The depth of the team has been the most impressive part of the team, Vaughn said. “We’re much deeper this year than last and I feel like all 10 guys we have are very good,” he said. In the Kiawah Island Invitational the Lions finished tied for ninth out of 18 teams. The tournament was cut short

due to the weather, which Vaughn said he was disappointed they canceled the final rounds because the team was playing so well. “We were shooting about seven under (par) while everybody else was shooting over (par),” Vaughn said. In the second tournament, Saint Leo Men’s Invitational, UNA tied for second out of 17 teams. The third tournament, AFLAC Intercollegiate, the Lions placed tied for seventh out of 17 teams. “Lee and West Georgia beat us in the last tournament so it will be important for us to get the confidence to beat those teams coming up,” Vaughn said. The Lions will get the opportunity for payback when UNA hosts them and numerous other teams from the Gulf South Conference Oct. 20-21 at the TVA Credit Union Classic. UNA will have the advantage in the tournament due to the event being played locally in Killen. “We will have the distinct advantage playing out there because we practice there a lot,” Vaughn said. “It’ll be tough to beat us on our own track, but it will add some pressure playing at home and the expectations are that we should win. Playing there could backfire if we don’t

handle the pressure.” The Lions will cap off the season in Puerto Rico for UIS Tournament Oct. 2728. “I’ve never been there but I’m excited to face some teams out of our conference,” Vaughn said.

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Senior Trent Alexander focuses in on making the putt during the Kiawah Island Invitational.

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TECHNOLOGY

Students discuss impact of leaked nudes MONDAY SANDERSON

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As thousands of Snapchat photos are hacked and large numbers of celebrities’ nude photos are leaked, one thing is evident: revenge porn is on the rise. Revenge porn is posting naked photographs of people online, without their consent. This act is notoriously performed by exes. “Revenge porn is a big thing,” said Chris Connolly, district attorney for Lauderdale County. Alabama does not have any laws against posting nude photos of a person 17 years of age or older, Connolly said. He said, however, “It is the trend in the country where legislatures are passing criminal statutes for revenge porn. “We’re still behind the technology in our state with that,” he said. “We don’t have any (laws) for hacking and seeking someone’s personal private photos yet.” Though Alabama state law does not have any legislation against this issue, there may still be consequences for leaking another person’s explicit photos without consent. “You can still have civil consequences

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for it,” Connolly said. “It would be some type of invasion of privacy civil litigation.” Sophomore Emily Murphy said she thinks having nude photographs passed around of a person without their consent can severely damage his or her reputation. “If it’s local and it’s someone you go to class with, they don’t have a publicist trying to kill the rumors. You have to handle it yourself,” she said. “In high school, that is fuel for people to attack you. With celebrities, they have a barrier between them and the public, but in high school, that barrier doesn’t exist.” Students have varying opinions on leaking celebrity nudes. “It shows people that these celebrities aren’t perfect,” said Freshman Trevor Kurzhal. “It’s something that society holds celebrities to a higher standard because they’re in the spotlight and are expected to be perfect. People want to see perfect people falter.” When celebrities’ nudes are leaked, it brings them down a notch and makes them seem more human, Murphy said. Sophomore Mikesha Evans said she has several theories on nude leaks. “Celebrities leak them to get money or to make sure they stay in the spotlight,” she

said. “Other people leak them to make the celebrities feel bad about what they have done or to try to get attention or even for revenge.” Murphy said she thinks the leaking of nude photos has become less scandalous than it was in the past. “It’s happened so many times that people are sort of becoming desensitized to it now,” Murphy said. Junior Lee Troup said he thinks men are more likely to release nude pictures of women. No matter who is leaking them, photos are still being put out onto the Internet without proper consent. “When the youth start seeing this stuff in the media, they start to think that they can do it and become famous,” Evans said. Even though nude photos are being exposed to young people earlier, the debate over their acceptability in society remains. “No, not at all,” Troup said. “I believe maybe it’s coming to a point where people are just going to expect it to happen, and maybe it won’t be as large of an impact as it is having at the moment.” Editor’s note: News Editor Ashley Remkus contributed to this report.

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Event set to combat sexual violence MELISSA PARKER

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Take Back the Night, an event sponsored by the Women’s Center to aid in the fight against rape, domestic and sexual violence, will be held Oct. 23. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Amphitheater. The Clothesline Project will be held Oct. 20 and 22, the same week as Take Back the Night. The organization that created Take Back the Night began decades ago in Europe, when women from different countries came together as a tribunal council to discuss women’s safety walking in public streets. Since the ‘70s, events focusing on eliminating sexual and domestic violence of all types, have taken place in the U.S. “Take Back the Night is a national program, it’s not just a local thing,” said Emily Kelley, coordinator of the

Women’s Center. “It has a lot to do with rape victims and it has to do with the night being a symbol of darkness and fear. Taking back the night has to do with taking back your power, especially having to do with rape victims, whose power has been taken from them.” Sophomore Marcus Bizzelle said he supports the event and plans to attend, if possible. Take Back the Night has a significant impact on campus, said senior Ashley White. “I think overall (Take Back the Night) is important to so many people on our campus just to feel justified,” she said. “It’s also essential for the people on campus who downplay the seriousness of what the event is about or have no idea that it isn’t just a myth.” The Clothesline Project is an event created to combat domestic violence. The event gives people an outlet to vent by writing messages on shirts that are

hung around the amphitheater during Take Back the Night, Kelley said. “We do the two hand-in-hand,” Kelley said. “We hang T-shirts up all around the amphitheater. I encourage people to do it to exorcise any of their demons.” Take Back the Night will include various speakers from University Counseling Services and Rape Response, with Carl Gebhardt, adjunct professor of history and religion, as the final speaker of the night. “He (Gebhardt) is a retired minister and he has a tremendous amount of experience in this field,” Kelley said. “He really has respect for all religions and I don’t want this to be any one religion. I know Carl will honor that and won’t make it about any religion.”

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It is common for students who live on campus to experience their fair share of roommate conflicts. These conflicts can range from something as simple as opposing taste in music to more drastic occurrences like stolen goods. Junior Patrick Yadao said he sees his room as a place where he is the most comfortable. “I’m having some personal trouble because I see my room as a safe haven — a place where I can relax, be quiet, study, sleep and read a book,” he said. “My roommate has a different opinion on how the room is going to be. He has a lot of friends over all the time and constantly wants to talk to me.” Dealing with roommates is part of the college experience, Yadao said.

Freshman Ashlyn Ishee said she was unable to find a morning routine that worked well for herself and her roommate. Things like blow drying hair in the room, turning on lights in the morning and making noise when shutting drawers can cause rifts between roommates, she said. “She thinks that everything is okay, but goes around telling other people that I’ve disturbed her and made her cry,” Ishee said. She said when she went to discuss the situation with her resident assistant, she made Ishnee and her roommate sit down and talk about their differences. Though freshman June Howard only shared a room with her first roommate for four weeks, she said there were issues from the start. “She would come back into my room about 3 a.m. and turn on the

television really loud,” she said. “She would also bring in people who would be smoking, and we never talked about agreeing on letting people in.” Howard said her most horrific roommate experience happened later. “One night she came in and did her normal noisy routine at the same hour, but then I heard another knock at the door,” she said. “She brought a boy in with her and had sex while I was in bed.” Junior LaDarius Prince said his belongings were stolen when his roommate consistently left the door unlocked. “I had my TV stolen, my watch stolen and my laptop stolen, but I was able to find my laptop,” he said. Editor’s note: To read the rest of this story, visit www.florala.net.

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REVIEW

Red Band Society

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TV show targets teen audience, lacks authenticity MONDAY SANDERSON

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As the leaves begin to fall, the skies get darker earlier, and television gets its yearly revival. This fall, Red Band Society will make viewers grateful for their health and nostalgic for their youth. “Red Band Society” takes place in Ocean Park Hospital in sunny Los Angeles and follows the lives of six teenagers residing in the hospital. It includes the lives of the doctor and nurses caring for them.

Charlie, a sassy 12-year-old boy in a coma, narrates the show. Though he has not met any of the other patients, he considers them his friends, introducing the audience to them and the staff. The audience is first introduced to Leo Roth, a former soccer player who was diagnosed with cancer but is currently in rehab. Then there is Emma Chota, who is anorexic, and Leo’s former girlfriend. Next, there is Dash Hosney. His Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis does not stop him from flirting with the ladies and breaking the rules. Finally, there are the two newest patients, Kara Souders and Jordi Palacios. Kara was diagnosed with an enlarged heart after falling off a cheerleading pyramid. Leo’s roommate, Jordi, who came in completely alone, was diagnosed with cancer. The interactions between each of the characters are interesting, considering

how often they flip-flop between emotions. Kara is cruel, but still treats the other patients with kindness. Though it is typical teenage behavior, it makes me wonder what happened to her. The most prominent doctor on the show is Adam McAndrew, the best pediatric surgeon in the country. He is extremely kind and takes the time to chat with each of his patients. McAndrew is perfectly complimented by Nurse Jackson. She is a fierce, sarcastic, and at times, mean woman. However, she loves all of the patients in her own way. I love the cast and though they are young, they are able to give real and honest performances. This helps viewers really become in tune with the show and all that is has to offer. One of the few things I am not sure about it the reality of the events occurring on Red Band Society. I question the

plausibility of the events happening in real life. Things ranging from drug abuse to leaving the hospital without any staff knowing make it incredibly hard to for viewers to find the correlation with reality. Although the show lacks authenticity in my opinion, it is still great. Each episode strengthens the bond between friends, whether it be in relationships or medical tensions. The show has been compared to Glee, and while they have different premises, both shows do start off by following six teenagers in the location where they spend a majority of their time. Red Band Society is an amazing drama/comedy that has twists and turns in every episode. This is one fall show TV mavens will not want to miss. Red Band Society airs every Wednesday at 8 p.m. on FOX.

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The emptiness felt in one’s chest and wallet after an intensive round of grocery shopping is less than pleasant. To combat these persistent emotions, I took a trip to Wal-Mart, Publix and Walgreens to see how their prices compared. I found though Wal-Mart generally provided the lowest prices, Publix was usually not far behind. Though Aldi may have seemed like an obvious contender, most of its food is off-brand, resulting in cheaper prices. Store values highlighted in green indicate the lowest prices.

Coffee Creamer Publix- $2.15 Wal-Mart- $2.88 Walgreens- $2.99

Bread Publix- $1.45 Wal-Mart- $1.45 Walgreens- $2.50

Doritos Publix- $4.29 Wal-Mart- $2.98 Walgreens- $4.29

Coca-Cola Publix- $2.47 Wal-Mart- $1.38 Walgreens- $1.99

Milk half-gallon Publix- $2.33 Wal-Mart- $2.38 Walgreens- $3.19 (store brand)

Peanut Butter Publix- $3.25 Wal-Mart- $2.48 Walgreens- $2.48(store brand)

Eggs Publix (Large Grade A)- $1.45 Wal-Mart (Great Value cage -free)- $2.97

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