Diversity on campus p. 6 Homecoming royalty p. 3 Student volunteers p. 8 Local seniorĘźs success p. 10 October 19, 2017 Vol. 86, Issue 5
2 NEWS 2017-18 Promising Alumni receive campus honors
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Chloe Allen
I am a member of the Honors Program, Active Minds, I Am That Girl, Women’s and Gender Studies Association, Student Alliance For Equality and the Honors Student Organization. I am a public relations/ communications major. I plan to pursue a career in event planning, and, hopefully, some day work for a nonprofit organization. I have loved my time here at UNA. It has truly been home to me. I could not have made it through these last four years without the incredible support I have received from the faculty and staff here. While I am excited to be graduating, I am sad to be leaving Lion Country, but I will carry UNA with me wherever I go.
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Victoria Roose
I am a senior working toward a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. I am a fifth year member of The Pride of Dixie Marching Band where I am currently serving as a drum major. I am also the reigning Miss UNA. During my reign, I was awarded as a Lifestyle & Fitness Preliminary Winner and Top 12 SemiFinalist at Miss Alabama 2017 and have done various appearances to support my platform “Note to Self: Confidence Through Music.” Along with these responsibilities, I serve as a member of the UNA Studio Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Tau Beta Sigma. I have also served as a former SOAR Counselor and Assistant Principal Horn for the Shoals Symphony.
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Jose FigueroaCifuentes
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Jonathan Barnett
I am a senior from Russellville. I am the son of two Guatemalan immigrants. I am currently studying criminal justice and security emergency management. I am the vice president of the University Program Council on the Student Government Association. I serve as vice president of my fraternity, Delta Chi. In my time at UNA, I have been a member of ROTC, LaGrange Society, Circle K International, Catholic Campus Ministry, Hispanic Culture Organization. After I graduate, I will attend graduate school. I am still undecided about what I want to get my master’s in, but I do know I want to do something to contribute to UNA as an alumnus.
I am from Florence. I am currently majoring in secondary education with a concentration of family and consumer science. In my time here at UNA, I have been involved in Student Government Association, The LaGrange Society, Hispanic Culture Organization, Black Student Alliance and the Multicultural Education Club. After graduation, like most people, I just hope to find a job. I have plans to obtain my master’s of counselor education and then later going for both my certification in education administration and then hopefully my PhD in curriculum and instruction.
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Hugo Dante
I am from Muscle Shoals. I am a senior chemistry major and economics minor. My freshman year, I served as a camp counselor for students from China and founded Global Lions. I have served in Student Government Association for four years and am currently serving as the student body president. I am a Foundation for Economic Education Ambassador, member of Young Americans for Freedom, twotime member of the homecoming court, a marketing and special events coordinator intern for the Alabama Craft Beer Festival and am currently a financial advisor intern for Edward Jones. I hope to pursue a career in finance and economics.
Bella Martinez
I am a senior here at UNA. I am from Double Springs, and I am studying computer science. I am a LaGrange Society Co-Captain, and I am involved in Phi Mu, the Association for Computing Machinery and the Honors Program. I am also in Phi Kappa Phi honors society. I have had the honor of serving as a 2016 Student Orientation Advising and Registration Counselor, a Pride of Dixie Marching Band member, a Student Government Association Senator and Chief of Staff to past SGA President, Sarah Green. During my time here at UNA, I have also found my church home at The Rock Family Worship Center. I am so thankful for the opportunities I have been given while here at UNA.
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Jocelyn Barnes
I am from Florence. I am a public communications major with a minor in Spanish. During my time at UNA, I have had the pleasure to be involved in different organizations. I have been in LaGrange Society for two years, I was in Phi Mu and Student Government Association. I served as the Head Student Orientation Advising and Registration Counselor. I also served as Miss UNA for the 2016 year. I am also in LionCom. I was selected as one of the undergraduate service award recipients last year. I am very honored the university named me as a Promising Alumni.
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Jordan Cooper
I am from Leighton, and I graduated from Deshler High School in 2014. Since coming to the University of North Alabama, I have become involved in the Student Government Association, Housing and Residence Life, and a founding brother of Lambda Sigma Phi fraternity where I serve in multiple leadership capacities. Currently, I am working toward graduating as a marketing major with a minor in art. Once I graduate, I plan on going to graduate school for a master’s in Higher Education Administration so I can work in an administrative role at a university. In the future, I hope to come back to the University of North Alabama to work.
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Students choose homecoming king, queen CIERA GOLLIVER News Editor news@florala.net
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Last year’s homecoming queen, Summer Richardson, crowns Erin Hill. The former king and queen traveled to Florence to crown their successors.
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Seniors Nic Smith and Erin Hill stand before the crowd Oct. 14 at Braly Stadium. The UNA students voted Nic Smith homecoming king and Erin Hill homecoming queen.
The votes are in, and students chose seniors Nic Smith and Erin Hill as homecoming king and queen Oct. 14 in Braly Stadium. Last year’s king and queen, Drake Vaccaro and Summer Richardson crowned the new royalty before the football game. The male members of the court were seniors Hugo Castillo, Jordan Cooper, Hugo Dante, Nic Smith and junior Nicholas Watts. Female members were seniors Albany Dial, Mary Filiatrault, Erin Hill, Lizzy Whitley and junior Nikki Matthews. Smith said he was so caught in the moment he did not hear the announcer declare him the winner. He only realized he won when his escort, senior Albany Dial, repeatedly told him he was the winner. “I was just shocked,” Smith said. “The entire experience has been amazing.” The LaGrange Society nominated Smith for homecoming court where he serves as co-captain. “I just love interacting with students,” Smith said. “One of the best things about UNA is we have a smaller campus, which allows you to personalize more with the individual students.” Eria Jackson said she has known Smith since middle school. “I have seen him grow over the years, and he has truly become an amazing man,” Jackson said. “He is a person who wants the best for absolutely everyone and will go above and beyond to make sure that happens. I honestly don’t know of a more deserving person.” Junior Ashton Haralson said she was a Student Orientation Advising and Registration counselor with Smith, but she knew of Smith before this because of his involvement. “I knew him as a very respectable figure on our campus,” Haralson said. “I knew he was super involved in fraternity life, the Student Government Association, Lagrange Society and was an overall asset to UNA.” He is involved in Alpha Tau Omega and Alternative Breaks. Smith said one of his favorite memories of his time at UNA was going to Haiti with Alternative Breaks. Smith was involved in the Student Government Association for three years. He served last year as vice president of the University Program Council before deciding to take his senior year off from SGA. Haralson said Smith has a personality that cheers people up just from him being around them. “It’s very apparent that he cares just as much about the people on campus as he does being involved with it,” Haralson said. “(There is) no one
more deserving to have been crowned king than Nic.” Junior Holly Luttrell said Smith encourages others to be involved at UNA because of his leadership. Luttrell said Smith is always making someone laugh or encouraging others. “Nic is someone who makes you feel important when speaking to him,” Luttrell said. “He has already contributed to UNA so much.” Students know both Smith and Hill for their leadership and love for the university. Hill’s involvement in various leadership roles is what attributed to her winning, said Hill’s boyfriend, Hugo Dante. Dante said Hill works hard and has such a love for the UNA community. “She’s a super selfless, humble and kind person that truly has a heart for others and UNA,” Dante said. “She’s definitely very deserving of the title.” Junior Brittany Cagle said she initially met Hill through their sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha. The two now serve on the executive council of ZTA together. “I initially thought of Erin as an outgoing, positive and kind-hearted soul, and that stays true to this day,” Cagle said. “She is the most beautiful person on the inside and out, and it is truly a blessing to call her my best friend.” Hill is involved in various honor societies and serves in her sorority. In the past, she served as a Student Orientation Advising and Registration counselor, a LaGrange Society member, and she played saxophone for two years in the Pride of Dixie marching band. “She is involved in so many capacities at UNA and is loved by everyone,” Cagle said. “To know Erin is to love Erin.” Senior Christa Sides said Hill treats everyone she meets with the same amount of love and respect. “She is so outgoing and hardly ever meets a stranger,” Sides said. “We cannot go anywhere on campus that she doesn’t stop and talk to everyone that she knows.” Sides said UNA has helped Hill as much as Hill helped UNA. “UNA helped bring out her true passion for being a leader, and she brings that back to the university by being the best leader that she can for UNA,” Sides said. Hill said she is currently looking at attending graduate school for public relations. She hopes to gain a job through her internship this summer. Luttrell said she expects Smith to continue to be present in the UNA community as an alum. Smith said he is looking into going to graduate schools and hopes to one day work as a university event planner. He is currently majoring in hospitality management.
4 NEWS Treasurer discusses her non-traditional start
Behind the scenes of SGA
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Student Government Association treasurer Nikki Matthews updates one of the SGA branches about their financial spendings. Matthews is a junior serving her second term as treasurer. JESSICA LIVINGSTON Staff Writer jlivingston2@una.edu
Although most students go through the traditional election process, this was not always the case for junior Nikki Matthews.
Last year’s Student Government Association President, Sarah Green appointed Matthews to office last fall. This means she did not have to go through the traditional election process the first time around. Matthews said she needed one more accounting class to qualify for the treasurer position and had to take it the summer following the election. The first election Matthews saw was for the 2017-18 school year. Past and present SGA members encouraged Matthews to keep her position on SGA executive council. Jose Figueroa-Cifuentes and other SGA friends encouraged her to run for the position when her first term ended. “I already knew the way things were run, so I decided to resume my position as treasurer,” Matthews said. After Matthews graduates, she said she would like to work for a university or school board institution. Evan Thornton, vice president for Business and Financial Affairs, is in the position at UNA Matthews dreams of holding one day. “This position at a university is in charge of all of the money or financial decisions of the university,”
Matthews said. Matthews’ job on SGA is to keep track of all funding and spending of SGA. SGA receives its money from the student activity fee. It is Matthews job to make sure the students’ money is spent wisely. Matthews said she believes her treasurer position on SGA will prepare her for the position at an institution like UNA. Junior Brianna Walker said Matthews is one of the most dedicated, hardworking individuals she has met. “Watching her grow, get involved and truly work for the students ever since our freshman forum has been amazing,” Walker said. “Anyone can tell how much she loves our university just by talking to her for a few minutes.” Sophomore Ruth Ann Bates said Matthews is an amazing person who people enjoy being near. “She is very dependable and just a great person to have as a friend,” Bates said. Bates said she is friends with Matthews outside of SGA. “She is always happy and has a positive outlook on life,” Bates said, “Always smiling, her positivity radiates when she walks in a room.”
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Students signed this board to take a stance against sexual assault for the It’s On Us campaign Oct. 11. This is the fourth year in a row the university sponsored this event.
Sexual assault campaign returns to campus TAYLOR SIMPSON Staff Writer tsimpson4@una.edu The It’s On Us campaign pledge event Oct. 11 brought students together against sexual assault for the fourth year in a row. “We’re taking the pledge to change cultural norms, the pledge to stand up for what’s right, the pledge to protect and respect our fellow UNA friends, classmates and colleagues, the pledge to end sexual assault and the pledge to support survivors,” said Madeleine Frankford, Title IX graduate assistant and event organizer. The responsibility to end sexual assault falls on each individual person at UNA, she said.
Frankford said there were a large number of students who attended the event. “(Organizers have) seen a steady flow of students all day,” she said. “It’s really encouraging.” Freshman Deonte Dothard said It’s On Us reminds students that sexual assault is real. “It’s good to see that students are willing to come out to an event like this to take the pledge and stand up against sexual assault,” he said. The Student Alliance for Equity and the Student Government Association collaborated with Title IX to host the event. SAFE was present in support of National Coming Out Day. “It’s a wonderful event in conjunction
with Title IX and SGA, because there’s so much rampant sexual assault that doesn’t get reported in the LGBT community,” said Miranda Murray, president of SAFE. Murray also helped organize the March for Jane Doe at the beginning of the semester. “Not only do we have to hold our student body accountable but we also have to hold the administration accountable when it comes to sexual assault,” she said. Sophomore Mazie Snider said she was happy to see SAFE at the event, as well as Title IX. “I think this event is awesome,” she said. “I definitely think we need more support for the LGBT community.” SGA President Hugo Dante also spoke at the event.
“We pledge to make UNA a safer place, we pledge to protect our fellow lions and we pledge to promote a more responsible community,” he said. Event attendees said the pledge aloud, led by sophomore SGA member Karina Meza. They also gave input their information on the computer for a virtual record of how many students took the pledge. The pledge said students will recognize and identify sexual assault, intervene in sexual assault situations and create “an environment in which sexual assault is unacceptable and survivors are supported,” according to the It’s On Us website. Those who could not attend the event but still wish to take the pledge can visit itsonus.org.
Greeks on notice for physical violence CIERA GOLLIVER News Editor news@florala.net One month after a student-led event to warn against hazing, the UNA Greek community finds itself in trouble for physical altercations. All university Greek organizations are on notice after allegedly being involved in five different physical assault altercations, said UNA Vice president of Student Affairs David Shields in a letter addressed to all campus Greek organizations. The university claims these altercations resulted in students going to the hospital, police charges and individuals filing campus Code of
Conduct charges against various Greek chapters and individuals. Shields said various chapter leaders, members and guests allowed these incidents to happen without taking proper action. Alcohol was a factor in all of these instances. These actions are against the university policy and standards for individual Greek chapters. Shields said the university does not support these altercations. The university is watching for incidents involving physical violence, unregistered social events and underage drinking. Any additional violations will call for the university to take immediate and decisive actions. The university
will hold the entire Greek system, individual chapters and individual members accountable. “We expected all students, especially members of our Greek chapters, to conduct themselves in a manner supportive of the educational mission of the institution,” Shields said. The university will hold a mandatory risk management program Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in Norton Auditorium and Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. in the Guillott University Center banquet halls. Every Greek member must attend at least one of these sessions to listen to presentations about physical violence and alcohol in the Greek community. Students should bring their mane card to the session to check in.
Ashley Christman, assistant director of Student Engagement for Fraternity and Sorority Life, will attend all Greek chapter meetings to answer questions. “The University of North Alabama desires to continue our longstanding tradition of supporting and encouraging fraternity and sorority life at the university,” Shields said. “However, we expect that the fraternity and sorority system and its members will be positive contributors to campus life and adhere to the high ideals and standards they espouse. Being a part of the (UNA) community is a privilege, not a right.” Stick with The Flor-Ala for more updates on this story.
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University earns high rank in diversity TAYLOR SIMPSON Staff Writer tsimpson4@una.edu Every year, Minority Access, Inc. chooses universities to honor for their commitment to diversity. UNA was among those chosen for 2017. “When I look at UNA, I see an inclusive collection of cultures, ideas, people and traditions,” said Amber Fite-Morgan, UNA’s chief diversity officer and attorney. Minority Access, Inc. showcased chosen universities at the 18th annual “National Role Models Conference,” which took place Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 in Washington D.C. The conference assembles high achieving university officials, students and alumni, as well as institutions that have been exemplary in producing minority researchers, according to Minority Access, Inc.’s website. Fite-Morgan said diversity is important to college campuses. “Diversity expands worldliness, enhances social development, prepares students for future career success, promotes creative thinking and enriches perspectives,” she said. Troy University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama at Huntsville were also among Alabama colleges recognized. UNA received the same honor in 2016. “I think it speaks to our commitment toward advancing diversity and UNA’s continued efforts toward that goal,” Fite-Morgan said.
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Guest performers play music from different regions of the world to represent diversity at Culture Fest Sept. 26. This event showcases the various groups UNA represents. Joan Williams, director of the Office of Diversity and Institutional
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Equity, attended the conference in both 2016 and 2017 to accept the formal recognition. “Our office is pleased to know that our efforts, along with others, have been recognized by Minority Access,” Williams said. ODIE seeks to provide a welcoming and inclusive living, learning and working environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusion, according to its web page on UNA’s site. “Twenty-two and a half percent of our current enrollment represents diversity,” Fite-Morgan said. UNA hosts international students from many countries including Japan, Saudi Arabia, India, South Korea and Kenya. There are at least 25 other countries represented in the student population on campus. In the spring 2017 semester, there were more than 250 international students at UNA, according to UNA International Affairs. Junior Catt Reza said she thinks UNA encourages diversity. “The university has a good number of programs and organizations that help cultivate diversity on campus,” she said. She said UNA has an on-campus club for nearly any minority group and these organizations make people
aware of other cultures. Ernestine Davis, the director of the Presidential Mentors Academy, said she knows UNA can do better. “I don’t see (diversity) when I look at certain areas of campus,” she said. “Is there diversity in the faculty, staff and administration?” Davis has worked with PMA to support underrepresented students at UNA for 20 years. She said she wonders if UNA is retaining students of color in the total student population or if they are not graduating. Graduate Student Jeff Williams said he sees diversity on UNA’s campus. “When you walk around campus, you’re going to see all different types of people interacting with each other,” he said. He said it is obvious to him the university is committed to diversity. “The University is committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment,” Fite-Morgan said in a university press release. “Each student, faculty and staff member has the right to inclusion, respect and a voice in the UNA community.” UNA is in the process of adding a global learning center to campus to foster a sense of international appreciation.
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Cadet finds success in ROTC program TYLER HARGETT Life Editor life@florala.net Among the thousands of cadets in the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, senior Josie Lott has become part of the top percentage. Lott is currently ranked as a Distinguished Military Graduate in her UNA graduating class, which places her in the top 20 percent of all ROTC graduates in the U.S. Lott is also the only female in her graduating UNA unit to receive DMG ranking. Jose Atencio, ROTC recruiting operations officer, said Lott is one of the only females in recent years to receive the DMG ranking in the UNA program. “It is obviously a men-dominated world, so I think that (her score) definitely opens the eyes of females,” said sophomore cadet Mary Sturtevant. “(She) motivates me more to strive harder.” To acquire the DMG rank, seniors must pass different criteria, including a certain number of Order of Merit points, keeping a high GPA, scoring well on the Army Physical Fitness Test and participation in extracurricular activities. “The Army looks at all of the things that you do on top of what is
minimally required,” Lott said. Receiving the rank of DMG increases the chance of cadets getting their pick of job and duty station after graduation. Lott said she hopes to be stationed in Germany after graduating because of its central location in Europe for traveling. She also received an Excellent score in advanced camp last summer, being the only woman to do so. This is the second-highest score cadets can place in the camp, behind Outstanding. The camp, which is required for all juniors in the ROTC in order to become second lieutenants, is located in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Lott said despite the hard times she endured, including staying out in the field for 20 straight days, it is nothing compared to what others face in the military. “I think (the camp) is a small price to pay to be commissioned as a second lieutenant,” she said. “It is an experience that they put you through to see how you perform under stress.” Other awards Lott has received include Superior Cadet Decoration Award, which required her to place in the top 10 percent of her class academically, as well as the USAA Spirit Award and Cadet of the Year. Lott said one of the awards she is
most proud of is a challenge coin she received for outstanding performance in a statewide field training exercise held at Fort McClellan. Sturtevant said Lott’s rankings do not surprise her, as she is involved with the ROTC as much as possible. “She is like a mentor,” she said. “She is always involved with the program, makes sure to get everything
done in a timely manner so that it can be pushed out to the rest of the battalion (and) is very dependable and responsible.” Atencio said she impressed him upon entering the program after transferring from Bevill State Community College. To find out more about Lott, visit florala.net.
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Senior Josie Lott works at a desk in Willingham Hall Annex. Lott has earned several honors and awards during her time in ROTC.
Sorority hosts spoken word poetry outreach event TYLER HARGETT Life Editor life@florala.net Poets may write poems, but they can further express their work through movement or reading when the words are simply not enough to describe their meanings. Zeta Phi Beta is hosting Spoken WordZ, a poetry event where six poets will share their works with campus. The sorority will host the event at Wesleyan Auditorium Oct. 26 at 6:20 p.m. Admission is $3 for students upon showing their Mane Card and $5
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for general admission. The event not only reaches out to poetry fans, but also to those who have dealt with suicidal thoughts. Sorority Adviser Tammy Rhodes, who will also be one of the featured poets, said the event is similar to a poetry slam, but, instead of competing, they will showcase their work. “The focus to discuss suicide awareness at the event is part of (Zeta Phi Beta’s) social justice platform,” Rhodes said. “(The sorority) always brings awareness to social issues, especially those affecting students,
There is a lot going on in the world right now. There is (also) a lot happening on our campus, and, sometimes, we have a hard time verbalizing that. Tammy Rhodes | Zeta Phi Beta Adviser
and (suicide awareness) is one of their socially conscious issues that they have chosen for the evening.” Junior Courtney Green said she presented the idea to the sorority after deciding the community would benefit from an event like this. “I feel like (the Shoals area) is all about art and musicians, but the art we are lacking is poetry,” Green said. Green said music will play after the first three poets finish as a way of showing support to those struggling with suicidal thoughts. “I want to make sure people who are acting like they are smiling in public, but are really not feeling the best behind closed doors, know that we care about them and understand that life is not always going to (deal) you the good hand,” Green said. Green said the event’s poetry can help victims of suicidal thoughts by showing them how to express their emotions through poems, which can give them a new way to help deal with their struggles. Junior Tycoria Johnson, another member of the sorority, said poetry should remain relevant in modern times because of its unique form of expression.
“Everybody has a different output on how they want to express themselves,” Johnson said. Green said one of the ways she has grown to love poetry is through watching YouTube videos of poets physically expressing their words. “I feel like (seeing poets express themselves) puts me with them, so I can understand exactly where they are coming from,” she said. “When you see (poetry) and get the visual, it is like a whole different interpretation.” Green said the event can draw different emotions from audiences who connect with the works. “People will be happy, sad (and) shocked,” Green said. “It is just all about how willing (they) are to actually listen.” Green said she hopes the event will become annual. Rhodes said the event should encourage any students with issues on their mind to express them. “Speak your truth,” she said. “There is a lot going on in the world right now. There is (also) a lot happening on our campus, and, sometimes, we have a hard time verbalizing that.”
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The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is located on Court Street. The organization spans northwest Alabama’s six Tennessee River basin counties.
Students volunteer for local history projects TYLER HARGETT Life Editor life@florala.net Consisting of northwest Alabama’s six Tennessee River basin counties, the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area deals with plenty of history. To help accomplish its various historical projects, the organization offers UNA students to come work with them. “Along the way, students have learned to become professionals, to work as team players and to build relationships with their communities,” said Carolyn Barske, interim director and assistant professor of history, in an August newsletter. Graduate student worker Brian Murphy said students should contact
HISTORICAL VOLUNTEER WORK The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area offers students volunteer opportunities. Even if those interested are not history majors, they can still earn experience and be a part of historical work.
the Heritage Area to gain experience in several fields. “(Working for the Heritage Area) is a really good way of learning local history, working on history projects (and getting) to know people in the community and make contact with other people who are doing history (work) in the area,” he said. Murphy, who has been with the Heritage Area since the summer of 2016, is currently involved in the Florence African-American Heritage Project. Graduate student assistant Stephanie Vickers said while she earned a MBA in theatre, she later began working as a historical interpreter and decided to obtain a master’s degree in public history. Vickers came to the Heritage Area in 2014 after being introduced to Barske and starting out as an assistant. “I really feel like this graduate program is exactly representing what we’ll be doing for work,” she said. Vickers is currently working on a new script for the Florence trolley tour, covering topics from historical places to notable people in the area, that tour guides can learn easily. She will get to implement the script on a tour before it is edited for time. Vickers said volunteers’ work leaves something behind for the community to use. “There is a lot of opportunity for different interests for the historian, but the community outreach is the most important thing,” she said. “What we leave behind from our work is research, projects (and)
visibility for the community.” Graduate student Seth Armstrong said his paid consultant job, which he has done since last summer, consists of helping project managers find relevant records in archives and making sure the projects accurately represent the information He is currently involved with two projects, one being a fourth grade educator’s packet and accompanying presentation for Belmont Mansion. “It will allow school groups to get hands-on information before they are on the site,” he said. The other is developing brochures
for a walking tour of old sites in Decatur, which will mostly deal with the Trail of Tears. The National Park Service is working with the area on the project. Armstrong said students interested in working for the Heritage Area should be self-starters. “You are forced to get up, complete your deadlines (and) complete your projects,” he said. “At the end of the day, you are doing the ground work.” To contact the Heritage Area, visit msnha.una.edu or email msnha@una.edu.
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Graduate students, all with history majors, join the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area to participate in various history projects. Besides gaining experience in their fields, the work they do also lets them interact with local communities.
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Interesting facts about communication, marketing director TYLER HARGETT Life Editor life@florala.net Bryan Rachal, director of communications and marketing, informs the community and press about UNA events and happenings. However,
he shared some interesting things he shared some interesting things about himself with The Flor-Ala. From unknown book fame to dreams of acting, here are five uncovered secrets about Rachal. 1. Rachal has lived in seven states so far.
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Rachal was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, before moving to Florida at the age of two. He went on to attend first grade in North Carolina, second through sixth in Colorado, seventh and eighth in Wisconsin and ninth through college in Arkansas. He currently lives in Alabama. He said his father worked for the United States Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration, so, through his various promotions, the family moved several times. Through moving, his family lived near various colleges, including Colorado State University and the University of Arkansas (his alma mater). Rachal said he has also visited 45 of the 50 states. 2. Rachal’s younger self is on the cover of an unknown Christian book. In fourth grade, the mother of one of his classmates asked his mom if he could do a photo session for a Christian book cover. The photo shoot required him to wear a golf shirt and blue jeans. He joined three three other children for a group picture. Rachal said he does not remember much about the book or shoot. “My mother doesn’t own a copy of the book, and I do not know anything
about this book,” he said. “So, there is a book somewhere out there with me on the cover, and I have no idea what it is called or what it is about.” He said he was paid $10 for the shoot. “To this day, (this) is one of the things that bugs me the most,” he said. “Of all the things that I would want to have in my office, that book would be front and center.” 3. Rachal is an avid fly fisherman. Rachal said he grew up fishing with his dad with the standard fishing tackle. However, during his time at the University of Arkansas, he and his friend decided to try fly fishing. The idea to try it came from the film “The River Runs Through It,” one of Rachal’s favorite movies. “We had never done it before, so we just up and decided to buy a fly fishing rod, and we just taught ourselves how to do it,” he said. He said they found success while fishing in tailwater, where a damn releases water downstream. After this, they decided to go to well-known fishing spots in Colorado, where Rachal caught the only fish of the whole trip. Last summer, they both went back on the same trip, coming out successful. “For me, fly fishing is the ultimate stress reliever,” he said. To read more about Rachal’s uncovered secrets, visit florala.net.
4 activities to attend this Halloween TYLER HARGETT Life Editor life@florala.net All Hallow’s Eve has given the world trick-or-treating, but several college students have outgrown this tradition. So, if one is looking for another Halloween event to check out, The Flor-Ala recommends these Shoals activities. Arx Mortis A staple of Halloween is haunted houses. Alabama certainly has several to choose from, but only one has placed in the top 10 U.S. haunted houses, according to USA Today. Located in Killen, Arx Mortis uses actors, animatronics and realistic sets to bring in and scare large masses every year. Aside from the main attraction, Ataxia consists of mutated undead citizens of Killing Town, while Ghost Hill brings guests against the Legion of Arx Mortis in haunted woods. With a gift shop, three-minute escape room, photo area and concessions, there is plenty to offer at this highly rated haunted experience. For dates and prices, visit arxmortis. com.
Leo’s Haunted House and Costume Contest UNA is not missing out on the haunted house experience either. The National Society of Leadership and Success will host the attraction at the Guillot University Center Banquet Halls Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. There will also be a costume contest beginning at 7:30 p.m., with the winner receiving a Kuireg coffee maker. For more information, contact William Hopper at 256-202-7688 or whopper@una.edu.
“Tomb It May Concern” The Shoals Symphony at UNA will host a family Halloween concert Oct. 29 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Norton Auditorium. The event will feature performances of classics “Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Grieg and “Danse Macabre” by Camille SaintSaëns.
Children can have even more fun after the show by visiting the Instrument Petting Zoo, where different musical instruments from the orchestra will be set up in the lobby for them to try out. Tickets are available to purchase at shoalssymphony.una.edu or at the door. For prices, contact the Lindsey Theatre Box Office at 256-765-5500.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE FLOR-ALA!
Haunted History of the Shoals Tours If haunted houses seem too fake, try a Shoals haunted history tour and learn about local tales from an experienced storyteller. There are five to choose from, including two Florence walking tours (one hosted by the Florence High School Drama Club as a fundraiser), one walking tour in Sheffield and a trolley tour for each of the cities. The points of interest on the tours vary, including recording studios, restaurants and a Civil War hospital. For dates, starting locations and prices, visit florenceghostwalk.com.
DAVID SAN MIGUEL | Graphic Designer
10 SPORTS Scoreboard
Oct. 3 - Oct. 28 Football Oct. 7 vs. Florida Tech Win, 30-7 Oct. 14 at Shorter Win, 48-0 Oct. 21 at Central Wash. Oct. 28 vs. Delta State
Volleyball Oct. 3 vs. Shorter Win, 3-0 Oct. 7 at Auburn-Mont. Win, 3-0 Oct. 10 at West Florida Loss, 3-2 Oct. 13 vs. Saint Leo Win, 3-2 Oct. 14 vs. Barry Win, 3-0 Oct. 14 vs. Flo. Southern Loss, 3-2
Soccer Oct. 6 vs. Delta State Win, 6-1 Oct. 9 vs. Miss. College Win, 3-1 Oct. 13 at Valdosta State Tie, 1-1 Oct. 15 at West Florida Loss, 5-1 Oct. 20 vs. Albany State Games continued at roarlions.com
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Senior long snapper Wil Lovelace celebrates after recovering a fumble against Jacksonville State Sept. 1, 2016. Lovelace is a four-year starter for the Lions, and also holds many different honors in his time at UNA.
Senior leads Lions as long snapper MACIE PIGG Student Writer mpigg@una.edu Wil Lovelace has been the long snapper for the North Alabama football team for four straight years. Lovelace was born and raised in Florence and graduated from Florence High School in 2014. He said being smaller than the average long snapper, he had to rely on other skills to make himself approachable to college coaches. After overcoming a torn ACL and meniscus his junior year of high school, Lovelace found himself at UNA. “I chose UNA because they gave me the best opportunity to play early,” Lovelace said. “I wanted to make an impact as soon as I got there. The coaches were always there talking to me and making me feel like UNA would be my home for my college career, and I’ve loved it ever since. We have a championship driven atmosphere, and I was drawn by that, too.” With a grandfather who played football at Auburn, Lovelace said he has always been interested in the
game. “I never started playing in real pads until the sixth grade,” he said. “But I’ve always had the video games, NCAA and Madden.” Lovelace has had many accomplishments throughout his time at UNA. Athletically, Lovelace has accomplished being USA Today College Football Freshman All-American, second Team All-Conference, PreSeason All-American, First Team All GSC and Pre-Season All-GSC three years in a row. Academically, Lovelace was the College of Business Student of the Month in September of this year and Academic All-GSC. Lovelace found himself in the long snapper position for the first time in eighth grade. His team needed one, and he stepped up and did the job. He also played other positions throughout his high school career. His college head coach, Chris Willis, said he helps the team. “He’s a great student athlete,” Willis said. “He’s been the long snapper for four straight years. You might be able to find two or three, if
that many, bad snaps over that time. He’s very smart and intellectual.” Lovelace said there is nothing like the feeling of accomplishing something so big, like making it to the National Championship last year, and sharing that experience with his teammates and coaches. Lovelace said his biggest accomplishment is making it to the National Championship in the 2016-17 season. “Even though we lost, that experience was the best time I’ve ever had in my life,” Lovelace said. “Those experiences could not ever be duplicated.” Although football is a huge part of Lovelace’s life, he is also a brother of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, CoPresident of the Student Athletic Advisory Comittee, and a part of the professional sales team in the College of Business. In his free time, Lovelace said he likes to play video games, nap or hang out with friends. Lovelace is a double major in business management and marketing and will be graduate in May.
Soccer
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Volleyball team hits stride JACOB COLE Sports Editor sports@florala.net The North Alabama volleyball team is rolling with five straight wins and 14 overall wins in the last 15 contests dating back to Sept. 8. The Lions are currently sporting a 16-3 overall record with a 6-1 Gulf South Conference record. UNA volleyball coach Stephanie Radecki said the reason for the team’s success is the way the bench has performed throughout the season. “This is the first season in a while that we have had a lot of ways to find success by using our bench,” Radecki said. “For several years, we got stuck in that starting lineup and it was successful, so we would stay with that. This team kind of understands that it can be a different person who steps up every night.” A trio of seniors are leading the team in the two major categories: kills and assists. Seniors Jessica Austin and Lexie Bradley lead the team in kills. Bradley leads the Lions with 273 kills on the season. Austin is close behind Bradley with 250 kills on the season. Senior Ashtyn Kapovich is on top of the UNA assists list with 71 this year. On the defensive side of the ball, the Lions have used its depth of five players with more than 100 digs each. Six other players also have significant stats with multiple digs.
have put me in the position to find success and represent the university well. I am honored to be a part of UNA volleyball history and thankful for all of those who helped accomplish that.” The Lions lost 3-2 at No. 1 West Florida Oct. 10. The Lions only conference loss is against the Argos. The Lions then rattled off two consecutive wins versus Saint Leo Oct. 13 and Barry Oct. 14. The Lions finished its Birmingham trip with a loss to Florida Southern Oct. 14. The Lions sit at 18-5 overall and 6-1 in the GSC on the season with eight games remaining before the GSC Tournament starts Nov. 17 at the top seed’s location. The Lions play at Montevallo Oct. 17 before playing Union Oct. 20 and DAVID SAN MIGUEL | Graphic Designer Christian Brothers Oct. 21 at Flowers Hall. The Lions then travel for five MACIE PIGG straight away games. Editor’s Note: At the time of the Student Writer newspaper printing, the Lions had mpigg@una.edu not played Montevallo in their Oct. 17 game. North Alabama football pulled out a homecoming victory Oct. 7 against Florida Tech by a score of 30-7. It was UNA’s defense that changed the momentum for the Lions in the second half of the ball game. A blocked punt by freshman Will Evans ended up in redshirt sophomore Ja’mal Jackson’s hands, and he returned it for a 22-yard touchdown. Senior Dre Hall said it changed the momentum of the game. It was not only the blocked punt, but also the multiple interceptions and sacks made for UNA’s defense. “It feels good to win at home,” Hall said. “It felt really good.” Junior Jaylin Dailey forced the Panthers to punt twice by sacking quarterback Mark Cato on third and long. Redshirt junior Frank Williams and junior Maurice Burton, Jr. helped the defense as well, getting at least another sack apiece. Freshman Christon Taylor, senior Maurice Carnell and junior Chris Johnson each intercepted the ball in the second half. Carnell returned one of his two interceptions 28-yards to give UNA the last touchdown of the game. This was head coach Chris Willis’ first win at Braly Stadium. He said they are taking it one game at a time. He said he is looking to work on substitutions on both sides of the ball before next week’s game. “We’re wanting to run different packages out there, and we can’t get them on the field for one reason or another,” Willis said. “And then we’ve got to cut back on the foolish penalties. There’s just no need for them.” The Lions are now 3-3 overall and 3-2 in conference play after two straight wins, including a road win against Shorter Oct. 14 by a score of 48-0. The Lions travel to unbeaten Central ANDREA BELK | Staff Photographer Washington Oct. 21, and then UNA returns ball in a game against Auburn-Montgomery Sept. 15. to Braly Stadium to play Delta State Oct. the Gulf South Conference with a 6-1 record. 28.
Austin, who was the GSC player the week of Oct. 1, said the team is coming along nicely and is performing well. “We’re doing a lot better than I thought we would at this point,” Austin said. “We had a lot of new people coming in, and you always get a little nervous when you have new people coming in, but they have really shown themselves. The people coming in off the bench are doing their job.” Austin also came close to tying the number of kills in a set record against Division I Alcorn State Sept. 13 at Flowers Hall. Radecki hit a major milestone at UNA Sept. 29 with her 313 win at UNA. She passed former UNA volleyball coach Matt Peck for most wins all-time in program history. Radecki said she gives all the praise to her coaches and players at UNA. “I have been very fortunate to work with some great coaches and coach some truly talented and dedicated players at UNA,” Radecki said. “They
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Junior Sina Faulk dives to dig the The Lions are currently second in
This team kind of understands that it can be a different person who steps up every night. Stephanie Radecki | Volleyball Head Coach
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Lions keep top rank in conference JACOB COLE Sports Editor sports@florala.net After a season opening loss to NOVA Southeastern, the North Alabama soccer team won 10 of the last 13 matches and tied one. The Lions own a 10-3-1 overall record and a 9-2-1 Gulf South Conference record. The Lions were also ranked No. 8 in the country in Division II soccer during the Sept. 26 week. UNA head soccer coach Chris Walker said the start to the season and scoring will help the team through the year. “We played two really tough teams in Miami,” Walker said. “Both are Top 25 and good enough to win our conference. Seeing four on the scoreboard makes it a lot nicer and more comfortable. Hopefully, we can continue to do that.” Walker said the depth and progression of the team is helping the Lions to a strong start to the 2017 soccer season. “It’s not going to be just one person,” Walker said. “Shelby (Wall) has stepped up massively. To see her improvement from last year where she started to what she is doing now is incredible. Then, you’ve got Kylie (Huey) and Michelle (Hunter). We’re getting some goals from the midfield.” Sophomore Wall is leading the Lions with 19 points on 56 shots. Junior Huey is shooting 17 points on 33 shots, and senior Beatriz Fernandes is shooting 10 points on 21 attempts.
Senior Kristen Sinden leads the team with five assists, and Fernandes is close behind with four assists. Junior Shelby Thornton has been the starting goalkeeper for the Lions through 15 games. Thornton is only allowing an average of 1.22 goals per game. She also has 42 saves on the season while posting an 8-2 record as the goalkeeper. Wall said the help of her teammates and her progression as a player make the opposing defenses focus on more than just one player. “The defenders are just concentrating on one person,” she said. “They are having to split their time on the three forwards or other three midfielders, so it just helps create more space for other players.” Wall shot a hat trick scoring three goals in the Lions’ last GSC win against Delta State Oct. 6. The Lions won the contest against Mississippi College to gain a strong lead for first place in the GSC after the game was moved from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9. The Lions recently tied with GSC opponent Valdosta State Oct. 13 and lost to West Florida Oct. 15, making their record the best in the GSC with only three games before the GSC Tournament. The Lions will play Albany State Oct. 20 and Spring Hill Oct. 22 at home before traveling to West Georgia for the regular season finale. The GSC Tournament will start Oct. 31. The Lions will need to win the rest of the year to keep the top spot in the GSC standings with two conference games remaining.
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Junior Kylie Huey attempts to gain possession of the ball against Auburn-Montgomery Sept. 15. The Lions have three games remaining, including two Gulf South Conference games, before the GSC Tournament begins Oct. 31.
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Junior Audrey Tanner tries to kick the ball against Gulf South Conference opponent Lee Oct. 1. The Lions hold a 9-2-1 record in the GSC, and UNA is currently first place in the conference in front of Mississippi College.
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Drug addictions pose threat to students EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MONDAY SANDERSON MANAGING EDITOR H ANNAH ZIMMER NEWS EDITOR CIERA G OLLIVER LIFE EDITOR TYLER H ARGETT SPORTS EDITOR JACOB COLE SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR ASHLEE CARTER BUSINESS MANAGER KARA D UCKETT CIRCULATION MANAGER ALLEN CHILDERS GRAPHIC DESIGNERS D YLAN B AKER D AVID SAN MIGUEL
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online@florala.net College is a place where students come to learn new subjects and explore their options. It is a place where students can become different people, join organizations and find themselves. College provides an escape for students who have never had the opportunity to be by themselves, but this also provides an opening for parties and drugs. By the time students are high school seniors, 50 percent will have
taken an illegal drug, nearly 40 percent will have smoked a cigarette and more than 20 percent will have used a prescription drug for a non-medical purpose, according to drugabuse.gov. It has become a bigger problem than many students realize. People age 18 to 24 are at a heightened risk of addiction due to social anxiety, according to addictioncenter.com. Males are more likely to take these drugs over females, but police arrest both men and women for drug possession frequently. Depending on the drug, people can face up to a lifetime in prison. 110,000 young adults have been arrested with alcohol charges, according to addictioncenter.com. There has been an increase of young adults using opiates since 2002, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Also, there were more than 60,000 deaths due to accidental overdoses from drugs in 2015, according to NIDA. There were more than 30,000 deaths due to opiates, according to drugabuse. gov. Although using drugs can mean illegal substances, there are many that are legal, like alcohol, Adderall,
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which is treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder when used medically, or Xanax, which is used to relax someone with anxiety or depression. Many students do not realize just how dangerous these substances are and how they can affect them in the future, if there is one. Studies show the drug use of college students has increased over 450 percent since 1993. These drugs would not be popular if the students taking them knew how bad the consequences could really be. Drugs of any sort are always dangerous. For those struggling with any kind of addiction, please use the resources the campus provides. UNA has support groups to help students with their addictions, as well as UNA Student Counseling Services. Their number is (256) 765-5215. Bradford Health Services is an addiction treatment center in Florence open all hours for anyone suffering to utilize. Their number is (256) 760-0200. It is never too late to avoid the damages of drug addiction. Call the National Drug Hotline at (800) 222-1222 to speak with an adviser about how to overcome drug addiction.
In The Flor-Alaʼs Oct. 5 edition of the newspaper, David San Miguel incorrectly received credit for the Inside-Out graphic design on page 9. Former Inside-Out student, Foxx, created the design (pictured below).
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14 PHOTOS Preserving the preserve
Nature lovers Jim and Faye Lacefield are the owners of Cane Creek Nature Preserve. The couple allows people to venture onto their private property to enjoy the preserve.
Autumn leaves on the trees Cane creek is home to more than 100 types of trees. When autumn arrives, the preserve becomes a colorful forrest.
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Free fallin’ The waterfall is just one of many features at Cane Creek Nature Preserve. After a heavy rainfall, the water spews over the canyon with great force.
Ask any avid hiker in the Shoals area where the best trails are and they will give the same answer: Cane Creek. Nestled in the mountains of southwest Colbert County, Cane Creek Nature Preserve offers visitors free access to more than 18 miles of trails featuring 100 different native tree species, a dozen waterfalls and an array of wildlife. “It’s a place where people can come and see a pristine part of northwest Alabama that is consciously preserved to be in a natural state,” said Jim Lacefield, owner of Cane Creek Nature Preserve. Given its remarkable landscape and biodiversity, Cane Creek has become a popular destination. The owners estimate the preserve will receive over 18,000 visitors this year, an increase of over 2,000 people from 2016. As Cane Creek grows in popularity, so does its fair share of negative side effects. Failure on the part of guests to follow the sign-in procedure and other park rules has been particularly problematic. Instances of destructive behavior to both wildlife and preserve property, such as hiking equipment and trail maps have also become more commonplace.
“If people don’t accept personal responsibility and use (the preserve) as a self-serve place where you read the signs and follow the rules, then there’s no way that we can deal with as many people as we’re having,” Lacefield said. These recurring problems prompted the owners to reduce the number of days in which the preserve will be open for public use. Starting Nov. 1, Cane Creek will only be accessible to the public from Friday through Sunday, where it was previously opened daily. “I think people need to understand what a truly special place this is,” said a frequent visitor to the park, who wished to remain nameless. “They have gone out of their way to allow people to explore their private property, so the least we can do is respect it.” The future sustainability of the preserve is of paramount importance to its regular visitors. As the owners age, the preservation of Cane Creek will rest on the collective efforts of its visitors to use the preserve responsibly so future generations can enjoy the park. “Money is not the thing,” Lacefield said. “It’s not what it takes to be sustainable. It’s people sharing the responsibility for it.” That responsibility must be taken on by every person who enters Cane Creek. This is a place of great beauty that deserves a great deal of respect.
CALENDAR 15 Thurs., Oct. 19 What: Money Matters Exhibit Hall When: 11 a.m. Where: GUC What: ALICE Training When: 1 p.m. Where: GUC What: Senate Meeting When: 3:30 p.m. Where: SGA Chambers What: UPC Movie night When: 7 p.m. Where: GUC
Fri., Oct. 20 What: The Flor-Ala’s Writers Meeting When: 3 p.m. Where: Student Publication Building What: UNA Women’s Soccer vs. Albany State University When: 5 p.m. Where: Bill Jones Athletic Complex What: Lions Under the Lights When: 6 p.m. Where: Harrison Fountain What: Freshman Forum Meeting When: 3:30 p.m. Where: SGA Chambers What: UNA Volleyball vs. Union When: 7 p.m. Where: Flowers
Sat., Oct 20 What: UNA Volleyball vs. Christian Brothers When: 1 p.m. Where: Flowers
Sun., Oct. 22 What: UNA Women’s Soccer vs. Spring Hill When: 1 p.m. Where: Bill Jones Athletic Complex
Mon., Oct. 23 What: Breast Cancer Honor Tree When: 10 a.m. Where: GUC
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Former homecoming king and queen Drake Vaccaro and Summer Richardson ride in the Homecoming Parade. Seniors Nic Smith and Erin Hill are the new king and queen. What: All Star Dance Recital When: 4 p.m. Where: Music Building What: Panhellenic Council Meeting When: 4:30 p.m. Where: GUC Loft What: Greek Life Risk Managment Session When: 5 p.m. Where: GUC What: Shoals Symphony When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Music Building
Tues., Oct. 24 What: Fire Safety & Rescue Day When: 11 a.m. Where: TBA What: ROTC Global Threat Briefing When: 4 p.m. Where: Wesleyan Auditorium What: National Chemistry Week: Chemistry Rocks! When: 5 p.m. Where: Science Building What: Tim Mousseau: Reframing the Sexual Assult Conversation When: 6 p.m. Where: GUC
Wed., Oct. 25
Fri., Oct. 27
What: UNA Day of Percussion When: 8:30 a.m. Where: Braly Stadium
What: Freshman Forum Meeting When: 3:30 p.m. Where: SGA Chambers
What: Alpha Kappa Alpha Breast Cancer Awarness Table When: 11 a.m. Where: GUC What: Paris 2018 Study Abroad Interest Meeting When: 3:30 p.m. Where: GUC What: Freshman Forum Meeting When: 3:30 p.m. Where: SGA Chambers What: Alpha Kappa Alpha Breast Cancer Awarness Walk When: 4 p.m. Where: GUC What: Women’s Self Defense Seminar When: 6 p.m. Where: GUC
Thurs., Oct. 26
Sat., Oct. 28 What: IFC Tailgate Cookoff When: 2 p.m. Where: Spirit Hill What: UNA Football vs. Delta State When: 6 p.m. Where: Braly Stadium
Sun., Oct. 29 What: Shoals Symphony: Tomb It May Concern When: 3:30 p.m. Where: Norton Auditorium
Mon., Oct. 30 What: Shoals Symphony at UNA When: 9:15 a.m. Where: Norton Auditorium What: UPC Meeting When: 3:30 p.m. Where: SGA Chambers
What: Senate Meeting When: 3:30 p.m. Where: SGA Chambers
What: Leo’s Haunted House & Costume Contest When: 6 p.m. Where: GUC Banquet Hall
What: Puppy Pageant When: 4 p.m. Where: Memorial Ampitheater
Tues., Oct 31
What: Mr. University Ticket Sale When: 11 a.m. Where: GUC
What: Indigenous Wisdom for a Sustainable Future When: 6 p.m. Where: GUC
What: Mr. University When: 7 p.m. Where: GUC
What: UPC Meeting When: 3:30 p.m. Where: SGA Chambers
What: UNA Choruses: Fall Choral Showcase & Honor Choir When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Highland Baptist Church
What: Spoken WordZ When: 7 p.m. Where: Wesleyan Auditorium
What: Dia De Los Meurtos When: 6 p.m. Where: Memorial Ampitheater
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