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Fall Frenzy 1B Oct. 2, 2014

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FOOTBALL

SAFETY

Lions break record, earn conference honors

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A threat written in the Collier Library second-floor men’s bathroom is forcing students to consider whether they will come to campus Oct. 9.

The threat stated four people would die Oct. 9, 2014, said UNA Police Chief Bob Pastula.

He said the threat was made Sept. 26 and reported to the police department by library staff later that day. “It could just be someone trying to scare people — just a threat,� said student Jordan Thames. “I honestly did think ‘oh my gosh, I don’t need to be on campus that day.’�

A second drawing in the A Elevator in the parking deck included the name Mike Brown, the date Oct. 9 and the letters ‘R.I.P.’ A decision to cancel classes, or to close or lock down campus is pending, said Interim University President John Thornell. “We’ve had some preliminary research, but a decision has not been made,�

Thornell said. “One problem is canceling classes doesn’t remove the threat because students will still be on campus.�

To ensure campus safety, the police department doubled the number of officers on duty to patrol campus, including areas near the residence halls and

apartments, Pastula said. “I’ve tried to pass the message to faculty and ask them to pass it on to their students, just to be a little more aware of what your surroundings are and (to) be careful what you’re doing,� he said. “I’m just trying to make sure everybody is watching after everybody else.�

Sophomore Kennan Moses said the increased security makes him feel “a little safer,� but it is not enough to keep him on campus Oct. 9. “Since it’s right before fall break, I’m going to go home,�

Moses said. “I’m not taking any chances that day. You never know what they could do or when or where it could happen.�

Thanks to responses from

the campus community, the department has a few leads to identifying the person who made the threat, Pastula said. “We take all threats seriously,� he said. “We’re treating it as a terrorist threat.�

Because the library second floor and the parking deck do not have security cameras, all information about the case comes from eyewitness accounts, people talking about things they have seen, suspicious activity on campus and the handwriting on the wall, he said. “What we need to accomplish is getting everybody to phone in any suspicious activity,� he said.

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The second-floor menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bathroom in Collier Library remains closed as a police investigation continues regarding a threat made on the wall Sept. 26. UNA Police Chief Bob Pastula said extra safety precautions are being taken across campus. No decision has been made about closing or locking down the university Oct. 9, said Interim University President John Thornell.

INSIDE

this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper

NEWS . . . . . . . . 2A VIEWPOINTS . . . . 4A SPORTS . . . . . . . 5A

LIFE . . . . . . . . . 7A SPECIAL . . . . . . . 1B EXTRA . . . . . . . . 8B

Fans moved to the edge of their seats Saturday night awaiting a 54-yard field goal attempt from senior placekicker Taylor Pontius. Four seconds remained on the time clock.

Braly Municipal Stadium erupted as the football sailed between the goal posts to carry the No. 5 ranked Lions to a 31-29 victory over Gulf South Conference rival Valdosta State University.

After a good snap and hold by junior wide receiver Lee Mayhall, Pontius, who missed an extra point and a field goal on his previous attempts, had the opportunity to redeem himself by kicking the longest field goal in UNA history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just so pumped right now,â&#x20AC;? Pontius said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the greatest feeling Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever known.â&#x20AC;?

Pontius earned the GSC special teams player of the week title, and junior running back Lamonte Thompson was named GSC player of the week.

With 9:48 remaining on the clock and the game tied at 22, the Lions went on a 10-play, 71yard drive capped by a five-yard Thompson touchdown run.

Pontiusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kick hit the upright on the extra point attempt.

Valdostaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Austin Scott immediately answered with a 28-yard touchdown run, putting the Blazers ahead 29-28 with 2:02 remaining.

After regaining possession, the Lions moved the ball 60 yards in seven plays to set up Pontiusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; record-breaking field goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inexcusable to miss an extra point,â&#x20AC;? Pontius said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I told the guys I would make up for it, and I did.â&#x20AC;?

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2A NEWS

HOMECOMING

Oct. 2, 2014 • The Flor-Ala

Meet the Court ANNA BROWN

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Samuel Satterfield

Lauren Copeland

Sam Satterfield, 21, is a public communications major from Hazel Green, Alabama. Satterfield is the SGA secretary, a LaGrange Society ambassador, Vice President of LionCom and a brother of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

“I was very excited to be chosen for the homecoming court. I felt like anybody could have gotten it. UNA is just home for me. I love the size. I love the way campus looks. I love the lions. It’s a place I can feel at home.”

Lauren Copeland, 21, is a business management and marketing major from Russellville, Alabama. Copeland is a member of the honors program, treasurer and president of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, and vice president of public relations of Pi Sigma Epsilon.

“I’ve come to know people I would have never known or had the opportunity to meet had I not come to UNA. The programs that I’ve been able to be a part of, like honors, and things like that, they’ve really made all the difference. I don’t think local people realize what a gem it is.”

Samantha Hammond

Gavin Hall

Samantha Hammond, 22, is a secondary education major from Lexington, Alabama. Hammond is the co-captain of LaGrange Society, a former SOAR team member and a member of student leadership at The Well.

“Being on homecoming court is such an honor for me because UNA is a place that I love so much. It is such an honor to be able to represent it and to promote a school that I absolutely love.”

Gavin Hall, 20, is an exercise science major from Marianna, Florida. Hall is a LaGrange Society ambassador, a member of the honors program and a brother of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

“The people are what make UNA great — the warm and inviting atmosphere and the community across campus. When I came to UNA, I could tell that this was where I needed to be. We’re like one big family on campus.”

Nick Lang

Hailey Boeck

Nick Lang, 20, is a sociology major from Arab, Alabama. Lang is the SGA Vice President of Senate, a LaGrange Society ambassador, a member of the 2014 SOAR Team and a brother of Sigma Chi fraternity.

“Basically, UNA is special to me because it’s big enough to get the college experience, but you also get that hometown feel. That’s why I love UNA. I’m so passionate about service here. Becoming homecoming king would be the greatest thing for me because I represent these students.”

Hailey Boeck, 21, is a marine biology major from Atlanta, Georgia. Boeck is a member of the honors program, Tri-Beta, the American Chemical Society, Alpha Lamba Delta, Phi Eta Sigma and the Marine Environmental Organization.

“What’s special about UNA is that everyone can make it their home. There are so many places where you can get involved — so many different groups that you can be a part of. It’s nice because everyone can make it what they want it to be.”

KeKoria Greer

Maurice Mull

KeKoria Greer, 21, is a public relations major from Birmingham, Alabama. Greer is the SGA President, a LaGrange Society ambassador and chaplain sister of Phi Mu sorority.

“I love the atmosphere at UNA. Everyone talks about how there is definitely a community here. You can sense it. It was definitely an honor to even be nominated (for homecoming court). The fact that people put me up, like my peers, means a lot to me.”

Maurice Mull, 20, is a human resource management major from Tanner, Alabama. Mull is SGA Senate’s Freshman Forum adviser, a member of the honors program and the 2014 SOAR team, a LaGrange Society ambassador, and a brother of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

“The fact that UNA is such a small campus allows students to get involved. The homey, community feel that UNA has is what I truly love about it.”

Kahri Bolden

Samantha Fotovich

Kahri Bolden, 20, is a public relations major from Hillsboro, Alabama. Bolden is a LaGrange Society ambassador, a member of the Presidential Mentors Academy, a 2014 SOAR Counselor and a brother of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

“I love meeting new people daily. Having the chance to meet the freshmen class through SOAR was just a great opportunity. It’s just kind of like, ‘hey, maybe I have a chance.’”

Samantha Fotovich, 22, is an elementary education major from Huntsville, Alabama. Fotovich is a LaGrange Society ambassador, and a member of Kappa Delta Pi honor society, Phi Kappa Phi honor society and K6 organization.

“I just love the community and family of campus — not only with the students but with the faculty and staff.

I feel loved when I’m on campus. I feel at home. I guess that’s the biggest thing — home.”

NEWS 3A

Oct. 2, 2014 • The Flor-Ala

SURVEY

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One in five women is sexually assaulted in college, according to the 2014 White House Task Force Report.

To assess power-based violence on campus, the UNA Title IX Education and Prevention Advisory Board released a Student Campus Climate Survey Sept.

29. The survey is the first step in a multistep process to end sexual violence on campus, said Amber Paulk, principal investigator for the Student Campus Climate Title IX Advisory Board.

Paulk said even one victim is too many.

“Bottom line: Sexual assault is a problem on campus,” said junior Madason McCurdy.

McCurdy said she questions her safety because of sexual assaults that have occurred on campus since she came to UNA. The White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault released a report April 2014 co-chaired by the Office of the Vice President and the White House Council on Women and Girls outlining an action plan for campuses across the nation.

31+3 KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) The Blazers racked up more offensive yards than UNA with 434-397.

“We didn’t play our best game tonight,” said head coach Bobby Wallace. “But I’m always glad to get a win over Valdosta State.”

Thompson led the offensive attack for the Lions, carrying the ball 25 times for 140 yards.

“He’s a dynamic player for us,” said offensive coordinator Cody Gross. “He was running extremely well, so we just put the ball in his hands.”

The Lions defense allowed more yards than they have all season.

“I don’t know if it was as much scheme as it was we just didn’t tackle well tonight,” said defensive coordinator Chris Willis.

Vice President Joe Biden responded, “Freedom from sexual assault is a basic human right.”

The board has one goal: to ensure campus is a safe place for everyone, Paulk said.

She said the goal of the survey is to establish a baseline of students’ experiences of sexual assault and interpersonal violence, and to identify perceptions of the campus climate and the resources available to victims.

“This baseline will help us understand if the prevention programming we put into place over the next few years is having an impact and helping us create as safe a campus as possible,” Paulk said.

The education, training and prevention steps are part of new Title IX regulations, which address sexual harassment, gender-based discrimination and sexual violence.

UNA is following suit with the guidelines set forth by the White House Task Force, Paulk said.

The first step is identifying the problems students have experienced with sexual assault through the Student Campus Climate Survey.

The anonymous, voluntary survey contains four parts: a student’s view on campus violence, experiences on

Linebacker Xavier Triplet led the Lions defense with 10 tackles.

This marks the first time since 2008 the home team has been victorious in a meeting between the two teams.

“We’re glad to end that streak tonight,” Wallace said. “But I’m really more excited that we were able to get the win for this football team.”

Junior running back Cedric O’Neal, led the Valdosta defense with 115 yards on 19 carries.

This marks the 10th time O’Neal has surpassed the 100-yard mark on the ground for the Blazers.

“He runs the ball hard and he runs the ball with purpose.” Willis said. “But once again, we need to tackle better.”

The win brings the Lions to 3-0 overall on the season and 2-0 in conference play.

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campus, attitudes and behavior toward sexual violence, and demographics.

Paulk said a rule in Alabama only permits those ages 19 and older to independently consent to take the survey.

Eighteen-year-old students may take the survey only with parental consent.

“At the beginning and end of the survey, we include phone numbers for UNA Student Counseling Services and Rape Response in case a student experiences any discomfort while taking the survey,” she said.

Students do not have to take the survey and can exit the screen at any time, Paulk said.

“We are encouraging every student to consider taking the survey, because it will give the university a better gauge of where we are and what we can do to prevent sexual assault and interpersonal violence, and enhance our services when they occur,” she said.

Title IX advisory student member and Infinity Project volunteer Jacob Ezell said his research has shown sexual violence is evident on all campuses.

“Previously, education has been centered on teaching people, more specifically women, how to defend themselves against rape,” he said. “But now, education is focusing on prevention

<0:-)< KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) “Everybody’s been doing a good job,” Pastula said. “We’ve been receiving a lot of phone calls. Everybody’s letting us know what’s going on.”

Pastula also said he suspects the threat was made by a student, and the same person wrote both based on handwriting analysis.

“They were definitely related,” he said. “You can tell from the style of handwriting.”

He said the handwriting is the main evidence in the case.

“We have an expert out of Huntsville that has offered to help with it,” he said.

Junior Katie Day and Senior Morgan Cooper said they will attend class Oct. 9.

“I’m coming because I can’t miss class,” Cooper said. “I can’t be worried

of rape in the first place.”

Ezell said the conversation as to whether the survey would revictimize survivors was debated before its release.

In a 2013 Journal of Clinical Psychology article entitled, “The Effect of Participating in a Trauma-and Stressful Event-Focused Study” researchers found “women who have experienced a very stressful or traumatic event can generally participate in trauma-focused research without harm.”

The article also suggested the possibility of such studies being helpful to the participants.

“The survey doesn’t get so specific as to ask the details of who, when and where sexual violence occurred, but just whether something negative happened,” Ezell said.

The survey runs through Dec. 3 and takes 25-40 minutes to complete.

“The survey gives victims and nonvictims the chance to empower change on campus. Absolutely every voice matters,” Paulk said.

After survey results are accumulated, Paulk said, the next step is implementing bystander training in January.

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about (the threat). If it’s going to happen, we don’t know when or what time.”

Day said she believes the threat was made in light of the recent scare at the University of Alabama.

Thornell said the administration is currently working to provide a maximum amount of security across campus without locking down the university.

He said the university executive council will make a final decision whether to cancel class or lock down campus at its meeting Monday, Oct. 6 at 8:30 a.m.

Editor’s note: Stick with The FlorAla as this story develops, and check www.florala.net for updates.

Anyone with information regarding the threat is asked to contact the UNA Police Department in the basement of Keller Hall or at 256-765-4357.

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Junior running back Lamonte Thompson runs down the field as a Valdosta State University defender attempts to bring him down. Thompson was named Gulf South Conference Player of the Week for his performance Saturday night.

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4A VIEWPOINTS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ANNA GRACE USERY

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Athletes receive special academic treatment

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Football season is in full swing, and our team is doing an outstanding job. When I start to think about our team, I remember a situation that occurred last year, and I get a little frustrated.

In one of my freshman classes, I remember there being quite a few UNA football players, along with other student athletes. During a time

when we had a huge exam coming up, one of them gave me a revelation that made me question how classes are run.

One of the athletes told me he had a copy of the exam we were all studying for. My first question was, “where in the world did he get it?” When I asked, he simply said he got it from the professor.

I was confused. He said he got to take his test home and complete it, while the rest of us had to take the test in class on the designated date. He then told me all of the football players in the class got a takehome test as well.

During that time, we were in the playoffs and performing well. The football team was bound to have tiring practices, and they also had to travel long distances while still completing

assignments.

I remember talking about this situation with a friend the same day it was brought to my attention, and she was livid. She said, “I’m taking 15 hours, and I have a job. My life is stressful too!” She said she did not see why they received special treatment.

Neither do I. I know I am not a student athlete, so I will never understand the stress it brings. I do, however, know that college is not easy for anyone. Whether students are supporting themselves financially, working with a language barrier or returning to school late in life, we all face situations that make getting a degree hard at times.

While I don’t know if what this professor did was a one-time thing or a common

this raise is a meager, but important, response to the economic difficulties our employees encounter.

I take exception to the article’s comment that money designated for the raise could have been used for something that would benefit students.

The morale of our employees and their job satisfaction are crucial elements of the positive campus climate at UNA. The campus leadership must do a better job of addressing ongoing maintenance of campus buildings.

We currently spend over $1 million a year on deferred maintenance, but that is not enough. Fortunately, conversations are currently underway that will lead to a different model for handling deferred maintenance going forward.

New buildings being added

at a time when we do not do all that is needed to maintain the existing ones is a legitimate concern. New buildings are funded primarily through the sale of bonds, a funding option that is not available for ongoing maintenance.

Students expect modern, wellequipped facilities. The current buildings under construction on campus are a response to that expectation.

For the university’s budget to balance we have had to cut out $2.5 million. These cuts require numerous services and programs across campus to be scaled back. To offset this situation, our goal is to grow our enrollment through improved retention and successful recruitment. When we succeed in this growth, it will result in increased revenue from tuition received, a source that constitutes 60 percent of our overall budget. Increased

practice, it would be hard to believe this has not happened before or is not happening now.

What I ask from those who make the decisions on when, where and how we receive our assignments, lectures and tests is this: treat us fairly.

Give us the same assignments in the same fashion, unless a student has talked with you previously about an actual reason prohibiting them to do so.

What most students deal with personally will probably never cross ESPN3, but believe me, we do have activities or situations that are timeconsuming. We all deserve a fair chance to prove what we know.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR John Thornell Interim President jthornell@una.edu The Sept. 25 issue of The Flor-Ala included an editorial entitled “Leaders Must Prioritize Campus Investments.” These are certainly important issues deserving the careful attention of the administration, faculty and staff.

I have not been aware of many faculty and staff who will find the 3 percent salary increase detrimental. For employees who think they may see their pay decrease as a result of the raise, I would suggest they visit with the Human Resource Office to determine the actual impact of the raise on their pay. The salary increase is a cost-ofliving raise. The cumulative inflation index for the last five years is 10 percent, so

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revenue generated from greater numbers of enrolled students will ease some of the current budget strain and protect existing students from significant increases in tuition.

The editorial’s final comment was campus leaders need to make the right decision—one that invests in the people who pay the bills: the students. I couldn’t agree more.

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SPORTS 5A

Oct. 2, 2014 • The Flor-Ala

SCOREBOARD Sept. 25 - Oct. 2

SOCCER

Friday, Sept. 26 VOLLEYBALL

UNA vs. Valdosta State 3-1 Win

Saturday, Sept. 27

VOLLEYBALL

UNA

VS.

WEST FLORIDA 3-1 WIN

FOOTBALL

UNA vs. Valdosta State 31-29 Win

CROSS-COUNTRY

Rhodes College Invitational Men finished 10th out of 16 Women finished seventh out of 18

Tuesday, Sept. 30

SOCCER

UNA @ Spring Hill 4-0 Win

VOLLEYBALL UNA vs. West Alabama Results @ florala.net

GOLF AFLAC Intercollegiate finished seventh out of 17

Upcoming

Thursday, Oct. 2

VOLLEYBALL UNA vs. Kentucky State 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 3 SOCCER

UNA

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VALDOSTA STATE 7 p.m.

CROSS-COUNTRY Watson Ford Invitational @ Clinton, Mississippi

Saturday, Oct. 4 FOOTBALL UNA vs. Western Oregon 6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 5 SOCCER UNA @ West Georgia

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Tuesday, Oct. 7 VOLLEYBALL UNA @ Christian Brothers 7 p.m.

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Most students envision touchdowns when thinking about football, but that is not the case with many UNA women’s soccer players.

Of the Lions’ 24 players on the roster, 10 are from outside the U.S. The team boasts the largest number of international athletes of any team at UNA, according to UNA’s athletic rosters.

One of the factors behind the high number of international athletes is because soccer is not as popular in Alabama and the U.S. as it is in Europe, said head coach Chris Walker, an England native.

“Over in Europe there is no American football, baseball or basketball. It’s just soccer,” he said. “Yes there’s rugby and cricket, but soccer is the dominant sport. You know about it whether they like it or not, and they’re all watching it.”

Because of the popularity of soccer in other countries, the international players typically have a good understanding of the game, Walker said.

“Soccer is growing in America slowly. Every time the World Cup is on and the U.S. does well, (the popularity) tends to get better and better,” he said. “It’s definitely growing – it just needs to hurry up and grow quicker.”

Walker said the two biggest differences in soccer in the U.S. and Europe are the aggression is more fierce in Europe and the weather is not as hot as it is in the U.S. Seven of the 11 starters on the team are international, and their success have helped the Lions with a hot start, Walker said.

Being an international student and coming to play soccer at UNA can be an adjustment, some players said.

“The two biggest adjustments have been the food and not being able to see your family and friends,” said sophomore midfielder and Wales native Stacy Webber. “The weather is different, too, because the hottest it gets in Wales is like 60 degrees.

“Also, it was tough coming out here and not having a clue

who anyone was. I’ve never met or spoke to any of these girls before I came here.”

Sophomore midfielder Eleanor Costello, from England, said all the vast amounts of fried food in the U.S. makes it difficult to stay in shape.

“There’s a lot of fast food with fried food, so it makes it hard to control your diet,” she said.

The accent does not go unnoticed around campus, Webber said.

“Even if I just say ‘hey’ they notice (my accent),” she said.

Freshman forward Beatriz Fernandes, a native of Portugal, had to pick up English as a second language before she came to the U.S. She said she watched American TV shows and movies and listened to American music to help her learn English.

“Communicating with your teammates on the soccer field is important, so being able to speak the same language as your teammates is necessary,” she said. “English wasn’t hard for me to learn because American entertainment is over the whole world.”

However, Fernandes said there were a few words she did not know how to say in English when she first started suiting up for the Lions, but her teammates have helped her communication skills.

Fernandes credits both the coaches and her other teammates for helping her make the adjustment from Portugal to the U.S., she said.

“The team has been like a family to me and everything the coaches do, they do it for us,” she said.

Costello said she constantly gets asked is if she is going to move back to England after she graduates or if she is going to stay in the U.S. “I always tell them ‘no I want to stay here forever,’” she said.

“We all love America.”

6A SPORTS

Oct. 2, 2014 • The Flor-Ala

PROFILE

FACILITIES

Baseball field undergoes resurface Forward claims top scores for Lions KADIN POUNDERS

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UNA’s baseball field, Mike D. Lane Field, recently underwent an approximate $23,000 touch-up.

The baseball field was resurfaced a couple of weeks ago to help with the dayto-day upkeep and to make the infield more playable, coach Mike Keehn said.

“The biggest problem was that our field held water and if the tarp was not on the field, we would have to spend a day or a few days to get the water off and infield dried out,” he said. “The (baseball) team will still be responsible for field maintenance and it will be our job to keep the playing surface at the level it is now.”

Senior pitcher Austin Carpenter said previously it was a pain to take care of the field and now he thinks it will be easier to maintain.

“I think (the new surface) will drain much better now,” he said.

The resurfacing project, completed

by Southern Athletic Fields, took over a month to finish.

“They had to completely re-grade the infield, as it was off by quite a bit,” Keehn said. “[Southern Athletic Fields] put in all new sod, redid the mound, the home plate area as well as added dirt and conditioner to the infield. They also added additional warning track material to bring the area up to match the infield grass.”

The resurfacing will not only help with field maintenance, but may

eliminate some baseball hops after the ball is hit that have been known to occur.

“There were times the field could get a little bouncy, especially later in the season as the ground became more solid,” Keehn said. “I am hoping the surface will play much truer than in the past.”

Carpenter said he is glad to see the resurface of the field because before the infield was not level.

“The home plate area was actually higher than the mound,” he said. “They removed a lot of the dirt which leveled out the field. Now the home plate area is lower than the mound like it’s supposed to be.”

Keehn said UNA is in good hands with the company that resurfaced the field.

“Southern Athletic Fields do all sorts of athletic fields, including minor league facilities as well as a lot of the larger schools,” he said. “They currently have been working on the turf at the Titans stadium, so they are very familiar with athletic fields.”

SAF’s professional baseball clients include the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves.

The maintenance to the field is also another small step towards Division I, Keehn said.

“We all play on fields that have their issues, you just have to adjust,” he said.

“If we do go Division I, [the field] was going to be an issue, so this will help if and when we go in that direction.”

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Quiet and shy off the field but aggressive and effective on the field, junior forward Chloe Richards has led the Lions to early success in the Gulf South Conference.

“I don’t like the spotlight a whole lot,” Richards said. “But it’s a good feeling to see all of my hard work pay off.”

Richards has been named the GSC Player of the Week on two different occasions this year.

“She works extremely hard,” said head coach Chris Walker. “She has went above and beyond everything we have asked her to do and it’s made a big impact on this team.”

Richards has 13 of the 19 goals for the Lions on the season, while also assisting three of the other six. She leads the GSC in points, goals, goals per game and game-winning goals, as of Tuesday.

“It’s a team effort,” Richards said.

“My teammates put me in such a good position and I just try to help us win.”

Richards also has scored 28 career goals, which is sixth all-time at UNA. She has scored at least three goals in a game three times this season.

“She stays around the goal and she creates her own chances,” Walker said.

“She’s worked really hard over the spring and summer and now it is paying off.”

Richards is spending long hours in the classroom preparing for life after soccer when she is not on the field.

“I train and study a lot,” she said.

“It doesn’t leave you much time to do anything else.”

Richards is majoring in exercise science in the health, physical education and recreation department.

“I really enjoy studying strength and conditioning,” she said. “I find it very interesting and I really want to help athletes improve and be the best they can be on the field.”

Walker said he feels just as confident in Richards’ decision making on the field as he does off.

“Chloe is someone who does it on and off the field,” he said. “She gives me one less thing to worry about, and as a coach you appreciate that.”

Richards is a native of England but has found a niche in the US playing soccer and bonding with teammates.

“I’ve really learned to love it here,” Richards said. “I have a great group a girls to play with and they’re also a great group of friends to hang out with.”

Richards will look to bring the Lions back to regionals after missing it for the first time in five years in 2013, and also win the conference championship as well.

She has helped the Lions improve to a (6-1-1, 3-1) start after going (8-8-2, 5-42) last year.

“I really want us to win the GSC,” Richards said. “We’re definitely capable of it and I think we can go to nationals, but first and foremost is to win the conference.”

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CULTURE

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Society places a great deal of value on images presented in the media.

“One of the things that we see on TV and through media is the constant sexual objectification of women, and it’s not just women. We also see themes that run across sexualizing young girls,” said Andrea Hunt, assistant professor of sociology and family studies.

Senior Tia Nall said being raised to respect and value herself was important, and dealing with guys who were disrespectful helped her realize what she wanted.

“I learned I would rather be told I was pretty,” she said. “I would rather be told I’m beautiful versus being told that I’m hot.”

The sexual objectification of women has become the social norm, Hunt said.

“I am so concerned with the oversexualization, of young girls in particular ,because it really sets the tone for those

girls and boys as they get older of how we value girls in our society,” she said.

Other forces like peer groups, school environments, dominant themes in the environment, themes of romantic relationships for young kids on TV shows, as well as advertisements focused on appearance and styles reflective of older girls have an impact, Hunt said.

“I think really we have to first focus on how we’re socializing young boys,” she said.

Young men are socialized into a world of violent masculinity, Hunt said. They end up seeing themselves as dominant in the relationship.

Junior Lee Brooks said he feels the way the adult industry portrays women has a large impact on youth and adults.

“They’ve definitely become more of sexual objects than anything else,” he said. “Even though we do make light of it sometimes I believe it’s a serious problem that we can definitely tackle.”

Another issue that arises surrounding sexual objectification is whether women

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ANDREA HUNT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY should be complimented on their physical appearance or personality.

“I think you’re going to have some women that are very invested in having compliments that are based on their physical appearance,” Hunt said.

This is not to say people do not want those compliments, Hunt said. There is a big difference between a compliment and a catcall. It does not necessarily mean the people making those comments are bad, but they may not realize how it makes the other person feel.

Young girls are unintentionally taught

physical appearance is valued higher than intellectual achievements, she said.

Hunt said she stresses the importance of doing the same for boys so they know how to interact with other people, have a good sense of self and know what is appropriate.

“You will see men that are perfectly able to make compliments, but then you also see other men that, possibly, are socialized differently that make comments that are more about sexual objectification,” Hunt said. “We have to redefine what it means to be a man.”

There is a social pressure to look a certain way creating an internal pressure, Hunt said.

It is important to have support in building self-confidence, self-esteem and a sense of self, she said.

“It’s important for guys to try to read the situation, and it’s safer just to not make the assumptions that people are going to like those comments,” Hunt said.

Editor’s note: To read the rest of this story, visit www.florala.net.

CLUBS

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As issues of global conservation become more and more prevalent, some students on campus began to work towards addressing those issues head on.

Project Earth is an organization aimed at making sustainability on campus a reality.

“It’s been an idea of my own for the past year,” said Jacob Dawson, founder of Project Earth. “I’ve been interested in starting an RSO devoted to making the UNA campus a more sustainable place.

That’s the goal and idea I wanted from the beginning.”

There were attempts to start Project Earth last year, though it was hard to find the time to get the organization off the ground, said sophomore Amandalyn Dorner, member of Project Earth.

“Other things we are focusing on are collecting recyclables in dorms such as Lafayette, Lagrange, Rice, and Rivers, then using our vehicles to go to the recycling center,” Dawson said. “Our scope is going to expand for various methods of achieving sustainability.”

To help with conservation efforts students can start recycling bottles and

paper around campus, he said.

“I expect students to learn about environmental issues such as the pressing need for addressing recycling ways,” Dawson said. “We really throw away a lot of waste. Two hundred fiftyone million tons of waste were thrown away in 2012 in the United States. One hundred sixty-four million tons of that were completely wasted. So more than half of it pushes into land fields.”

Aside from meeting new people, senior Jordan Givens said she hopes to see an increase in environmental appreciation from students.

“I definitely hope to raise more awareness about recycling and benefits of it,” she said. “Also, I feel like a lot of people don’t know exactly what is recyclable and what is not, helping educate people about that for sure. Then seeing how the organization grows and reaching out more.”

Junior Chuck Chiriaco said he is working to reduce his personal carbon footprint.

“I have noticed that I waste a lot of bottles in my room, and I try to fill up a canteen here and there,” he said. “I figured I could recycle and do something like this group to jump start it on campus.”

Dorner said she is interested in seeing a change in the way students take care of campus.

“I would like to see a lot of people truly caring about the planet and just doing little things like turning off lights and

recycling,” Dorner said. “I think seeing more recycling around campus would be a good start.”

Editor’s note: To hear student opinions about campus sustainability, visit www.florala.net.

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HEALTH

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Americans use words like “bad” when referring to something good and “sick” when discussing something cool.

It has become popular to do the same when referring to mental disorders.

This raises the question of whether this commonplace practice is ethical.

One in five Americans live with a mental illness, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Students should stop to think about what mental illnesses are so they can

start to understand how inappropriate it is to use the terms incorrectly, said Jami Flippo, mental health counselor at Student Counseling Services.

19.6 percent of people with a mental illness were between the ages of 18-25, according to research by the National Institute of Mental Health.

“I would be offended if I had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and I heard someone say they had it when they really don’t,” said senior Susan Orereke.

When people do not fully understand words, they make their own assumptions about them and use the words as slang, Flippo said.

“Everyone responds to certain things differently,” she said. “It may not bother some people, but to others it could be like a slap in the face.”

People should clarify themselves before they use mental disorders as adjectives, Orereke said.

“I think it would make them feel terrible to hear someone use their illness as an adjective,” said freshman Reed Parks.

Flippo said the media is to blame for the popularization of mental disorders as adjectives.

“I have seen it portrayed in movies, and it is portrayed wrong,” she said.

The best way to stop this phenomenon

is to educate people on the seriousness of mental disorders, Flippo said.

“We hear people say something and we laugh it off, but there is a way to stand up to it without being rude,” she said.

Another way to end these offensive practices is to speak up against them, Flippo said.

“You don’t know who’s around or who may hear you sticking up for the seriousness of their illness and how much that may mean to them,” she said. “It’s about being comfortable saying “Hey, that’s not OK with me.”

The seriousness of these mental illnesses is diminished when their titles are used as slang, Flippo said.

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Despite the hot weather in Florence, fall is here and cold will soon be upon us. With the change in seasons, it is time to change our wardrobes.

Jackets: Pair a collarless jacket with jeans, nude high heels, a clutch and take-out coffee. Voilà. You are officially Andrea in “The Devil Wears Prada.”

On the other hand, motorcycle jackets awaken your masculine instinct and inner

self. A black leather jacket, a white see-through shirt, black skinny pants and sunglasses give the appearance of an energetic, sexy rocker.

Cardigan: The cardigan is a musthave fall item. Many ladies wear it because it matches well with any jeans or skirts. A fluttering flower dress with a white or wine cardigan and loafers gives off a shy and quiet appearance. If you want to show a more chic style, wear boots, skinny jeans and a thin cardigan

TELEVISION

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As the leaves fall and the air becomes crisp, so begins the return of beloved TV shows. This year there is a show for anyone looking to escape into another world from the comfort of his or her couch. Caution: spoilers ahead.

BONES

that comes down to the thigh.

Stockings: Whether you wear stockings for cold weather or the trend, enjoy the matching possibilities this fall. Black, mesh, torn, pattern or garter stockings can be used in a variety of outfits.

Kitten heels: As for shoes, the “kitten heel” has a low heel of 3-5 centimeters.

It is prettier and livelier than flats, while being more comfortable than high heels.

Slip-ons and sneakers are fashionable

year-round for men and women of all ages.

Trench Coats: Created by the British Army in World War I, the trench coat is a staple trend, appearing on the runway every fall. It fits nicely with all clothes.

Try a striped T-shirt, blue denim jeans, and sneakers or loafers to complete a casual style. If you are feeling trendy, fit a sweater and a chino pant of various colors.

SUPERNATURAL

“Supernatural’s” ninth season ended with a swirl of “OMG” moments. After killing Dean, Metatron was finally put away by Castiel. Castiel restored his good name, but not his grace. Overtaken by the mark and the first blade, Dean began to delve deeper into his downward spiral, resulting in him turning into a demon after his death. What is next?

Many questions loom over the anxious fans of “Supernatural” in anticipation of season 10. Will Sam and Dean find each other? How will Dean be restored to his pre-demonized self? How will Castiel restore his fading grace? Is Metatron truly defeated? Hopefully these questions will be answered in the Oct. 7 premiere on The CW at 8 p.m.

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The ninth season finale of “Bones” showed Booth’s arrest after he was involved in a government conspiracy theory. After killing three assassins in self-defense, he was arrested for murder, leaving Bones and her squint squad to clear his name.

Season 10 premiered Sept. 25 on Fox with the team scrambling to free Booth and put the conspiracy to rest.

CASTLE

For those wishing for fewer demons and more Nathan Fillion, there is “Castle.”

With the wedding of Castle and Beckett only days away, Beckett is shocked to learn a Vegas wedding for a fleeting romance is legal and binding. After tracking down her ex, she learns he is up to no good. His schemes land Castle and Beckett in hot water with a mob boss on the run from the FBI. After racing the clock to make it to the alter, Castle never shows up, and Beckett learns of his car being found, wrecked and engulfed in flames. The sixth season finale left viewers asking one question: What happened to Castle? Season seven premiered Sept. 29 on ABC.

The Walking Dead One of the most popular shows of the season is the zombie drama, “The Walking Dead.” When season seven ended, viewers saw Rick and the gang make it to Terminus, getting a less-than-stellar welcoming from the occupants.

As season five begins with most of the survivors trapped in a boxcar, how will they escape and defeat their new captors? Where is Beth? Will Carol and Tyrese fall victim to the trap at Terminus as well? The Walking Dead returns to AMC Oct. 12 at 8 p.m.

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Boos and Brews

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Fall: A time of football mania, copious amounts of pumpkin pie and whipped cream, and the aroma of hops billowing from breweries across the states.

This season has always been my favorite, especially post-21 as my palate began to adapt to strong, earthy flavors such as the greatly renowned IPA, or India Pale Ale, brew. This beer is not for the faint of heart, or the sober-minded. Join me as I review these not-so-known fall brews, mostly hoppy, and take note which brews you will likely ‘boos’ on this season.

Singin’ River IPA The smooth consistency of this IPA makes it different from any other, and it is the newest brew lining the shelves of several local craft joints. Eager to take the first sip, I stopped and stood disappointed by the design of the can. While the river elements and treble clef for the ‘s’ immediately made me think of our rich, local history, it resembled clip art. I ordered the beer (freshly tapped) on draft at Sperry’s Steakhouse, and was everything but disappointed. However, perhaps with this being the first wave of canning for the Singin’ River folks, something was amiss. The flavor was off and even seemed flat as I neared the bottom of the can.

Valkyrie Double IPA The name says it all. Within two swigs, this double had me tappin’ my toes to the beat. The brew pours a golden orange, thick with foam. Brewed by Southern Star Brewing Company in Conroe, Texas, the beer sits at a 9.2 percent alcohol by volume. You might want to make sure you are sitting down for this one.

In fact, it might even be too harsh for me, which is a heavy statement. As the first craft brewery in Texas to provide canned beer, it makes the Valkyrie that much more of a legend. And if there is one thing you need to remember…wait…even I don’t remember. Just drink.

Harpoon UFO Pumpkin Ale Amidst the pool of hops, this pumpkin pie flavored ale, from Boston, is a shining beam of hope for my blood-alcohol level.

The first sip transported me back in time to a moment, circa 1999, when I was licking the whipped cream off my oversized Space Jam shirt and asking my grandmother for another slice of the pie, specifically because I knew mom would say no.

The ale pours a beautiful orange liquid and on second glance, I might have even seen a few pumpkin

bits floating toward the bottom of the glass. This beer is tame, so those eager to get into the Halloween spirit should make this a top choice.

Stone Go To IPA It is now 1 a.m. and I have deemed myself a beer connoisseur. My friends just laugh, but they know. The first sip of this Stone brew tasted like a hoppy Blue Moon. It was smooth and full of citrus flavors. Stone is trying a round of ‘hop bursting,’ which is short for adding a large amount of hops at the final stages of brewing. This produces a more hoppy bite. All that to say I am not sure it made any kind of difference. My taste buds were left saying, “meh.” Perhaps my love for Arrogant Bastard, Go To’s bitter counterpoint in the hop brotherhood, is too strong. For other IPA fans with hop fixations, check this one off your list. I do not recommend it.

Editor’s note: All beers selected from The Wine Seller in downtown Florence, located on 324 N. Court Street. Total cost: About $12.50 for a craft six pack.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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The Renaissance Fair is known for its food, music and rich culture.

The fair will be held Oct. 25 and 26 at Wilson Park in Florence.

“The Renaissance era was the rebirth of all the arts and philosophy and literature, so it was perfect,” said Billy Warren, chairman of the Florence Renaissance Fair. “Florence, Alabama was laid out by an Italian surveyor in 1818, and of course the Renaissance Fair itself started in Florence, Italy.”

The Renaissance Fair is a unique experience, said sophomore Andrew Ellison.

“You don’t usually get to walk among a bunch of people coming together to celebrate the novelty of Renaissance culture,” he said.

This year marks the 28th Renaissance Fair in Florence Alabama.

“We started in 1987,” Warren said.

“I wanted a festival that would happen during the school year because most festivals are during summer months. I also wanted one that would tie into as many areas of curriculum as possible.”

The Fair has been focused on educating attendees since it began.

“Education is still our No. 1 objective, we have great fun as well,” he said. “It has developed over the years as we had hoped.”

In 2009 the event was added to the Alabama Encyclopedia as the official Renaissance Fair in the state.

“We petitioned through our state legislators for the state to designate our Fair as the official Alabama Renaissance Fair,” Warren said. “We got it signed by the governor and the whole nine yards.”

Participating in the fair by dressing up can make the event more enjoyable, said freshman Samantha Kauffman.

“I like to look around the tents,” she said. “I’ve dressed up a couple times, which was pretty cool. Several people

wanted pictures with me. It made it a more memorable experience.”

The Renaissance Fair is a nonprofit event.

“The fair is always free, we don’t ever plan to start charging admission,” Warren said. “You can actually come to the Fair and have a really good time and not spend a penny.”

Most volunteer festivals only do well for six to eight years but the Renaissance Fair has managed to stay strong after 28 years, he said.

“We keep it very light-hearted,” Warren said. “If it ever quits being light and fun, then I’m out of here. Nothing about the Renaissance Fair ever keeps me up at night.”

Editor’s note: To read the rest of this story, visit www.florala.net.

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Staff picks for fall recipes Apple Cider Margaritas

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

Ingredients

6 ounces apple cider 4 ounces tequila 2 ounces triple sec 1 lime

Pinch of brown sugar 2 apple slices for garnish

Directions Fill two glasses with ice. In a cocktail shaker, add apple cider, tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Add a pinch of brown sugar and shake. Pour over ice, garnish with apple slices and enjoy!

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup milk

½ cup melted butter ½ cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup melted butter 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions Combine first six ingredients and place in oven-safe dish. Mix the remaining ingredients over low heat until melted. Sprinkle the topping over the sweet potatoes and cook at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Easy spiced apples Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 6 Granny Smith apples 1 1/2 cups sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Pumpkin Almond Pancakes

Directions

Ingredients

Peel apples and remove core. Cut into slices. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and stir in the other ingredients. Sauté about 15 minutes or until apples are tender.

2.1 ounces tapioca flour 1.3 ounces white rice flour 1 ounce stone-ground whole-grain corn flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pumpkin Fudge Ingredients 1 12 ounce pack of white chocolate chips 2 tablespoons of butter

½ cup of canned pumpkin 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions Mix white chocolate chips and butter in a microwavable bowl. Microwave until melted (about 1-2 minutes). Stir in pumpkin, spice and vanilla. Place in a paperlined dish and put it into the refrigerator until cooled.

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 cup vanilla almond milk 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1/2 cup maple syrup

Directions Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, brown sugar and next 4 ingredients (through allspice) in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Combine pumpkin, almond milk, oil, vanilla and eggs; stir with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Heat a nonstick griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons batter per pancake onto pan; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked. Carefully turn pancakes over; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Serve with maple syrup.

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