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Volume 82, Issue 3

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FINANCIAL

Students question refund process MATT WILSON

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tudents who receive financial aid were issued their refund checks during the first full week of classes, as the semester finally hit stride. Bills can be paid and textbooks and supplies can be purchased, but several students wonder if the refund process at UNA is the most effective. For first-time recipients of financial aid there is a waiting period of up to a month before the student can receive the residual check left over from financial aid after covering their tuition. For returning students who have used financial aid in the past, the wait is three to five business days after the semester begins. “It takes three to four days to do audits and checks, and then we get them out in about five days -- sometimes sooner,” said Bursar Aleah Clark There is a process that goes on within the administration once student loan funds arrive at the university for the students. When students are dropping or adding classes well into the start of the semester, it causes that process to mire, said Controller Donna Tipps. “There are checks and audits that are applied to the funds because we have to

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Direct depositing student refund checks is an unrealistic option for the university right now as it could delay the refund process, said University Controller Donna Tipps.

HISTORY

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ifty years after his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King Jr.’s words were remembered across the nation and on campus on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The speech became known as an integral part of the Civil Rights movement that was taking place in the 1960s, but continues to hold relevant today as discrimination still exists. Fifty years later, the first black president of the United States, Barack Obama, delivered a speech in the same location to people who had gathered between the two landmarks of the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. That same day, 15 UNA students and faculty members gathered in the Rivers

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and Rice Halls parking lot 50 years later with their own march beginning at 4:18 p.m. Deondrick Orr, vice president of the Beta Beta Alpha chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity at UNA, led the march. “I felt like I was back in 1963,” Orr said. “Honestly, it is just surreal. I was leading the line, and Martin Luther King led the line. The emotions were just running through me, like, this is something big. This was not about me; this was not about this campus.” The march at UNA started in the parking lot and led to Memorial Amphitheater. After the march, there was a program held on the stage of the amphitheater where Tom Osborne, a former UNA history professor, spoke to attendees about life leading up to the “I Have a Dream” speech. After the March on Washington, the focus of news stations was on the fact that

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the marchers were so peaceful, he said. It was only after King’s speech being played multiple times on the radio and television that the speech started to make a difference, Osborne said. Following Osborne’s keynote speech, King’s “I Have a Dream” speech was played over the speakers. Torri Bailey, president of the TriCounty Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and general manager of WZZA Radio 1410 AM, closed the program with a speech. The country has moments when it takes steps forward and moments when it takes step back in the Civil Rights movement, she said. Photo Courtesy of the National ArchivesBailey said she sees good and bad Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at the characteristics in college-aged Ameri-

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Lincoln Memorial Aug. 28, 1960. Last week was the 50th Anniversary of his infamous “I Have a Dream” speech.

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TUITION

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Tuition rises Senate seeks to represent student body $11 per credit hour KAITLYN TEW

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Undergraduate tuition increased by $11 per-credit-hour for the 2013-2014 school year. “The state appropriations that the state uses to give to state-supported schools have gone down,” said Steve Smith, vice president of business and financial affairs Steve Smith. “Since 2007, we’ve lost between 10 and 11 million dollars.” In addition to reductions in state appropriations, the university’s costs have increased, such as the costs of benefits and library resources, Smith said. Despite the drawbacks of paying more, tuition money directly benefits those at the university, Smith said. “It basically helps us to maintain the academic excellence that we’re trying to provide to keep our staff and professors here, who are good employees,” Smith said. “It helps us keep our buildings safe, our lighting on and our ventilation going into our classrooms to make sure it’s not too hot, not too cold in those buildings. “It helps to maintain the publications and online access to the library resources,” Smith said. “It takes a lot to keep this place going.”

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THE STATE APPROPIATIONS THAT THE STATE USES TO GIVE TO STATE-SUPPORTED SCHOOLS HAVE GONE DOWN. SINCE 2007, WEʼVE LOST BETWEEN 10 AND 11 MILLION DOLLARS.

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Ariel Bell, a freshman at UNA said she believes the administration could be more clear to students when there is a tuition increase. “For me personally, it hurts my bank account, but I understand why they would increase tuition,” Bell said. “I think they need to clarify what they’re doing with our money.” Jennifer Hager, a senior, said she believes this change may affect the choice of potential future students. “I don’t agree with (the administration),” said Hager. “I understand (their reasoning), I guess, but not as much as they did. It feels unfair to me, and definitely for incoming students who (will) receive a shock when they apply.” The university’s recent move to Division I in athletics did not affect the cost of tuition, but it did affect the athletic fee, Smith said. “What we do with our tuition and fees is we develop a budget, and that includes our athletic program, as well as pay for the coaches and pay for any other program in the department on campus,” Smith said. “We take all of the tuition fees and develop that budget.” UNA student Quinton Lane said he feels some of the increases are understandable, but certain areas need less focus.

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Elizabeth Tyson, Laura Giles, Nikki Messer and Sarah Emerson participate in the August 29 Senate meeting. Senate is the legislative branch of SGA, which is currently looking for new ways to reach out to and recruit from the student body.

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This semester, Senate members said their goal is to directly represent UNA’s student body and understand what students want. Senate, a branch of the Student Government Association (SGA), met Aug. 29 to discuss ways they could get a better representation of the student body. SGA continued to accept applications for Senator positions until last week, in an attempt to have a better and more diverse student representation. “Tell all of your friends to apply, so we can have a real voice of the students,” said SGA President Laura Giles. “I want SGA to be more of one unit, instead of just all of the different branches.” SGA’s goal is to represent every part of campus and to attend all campus-wide

events, Giles said. On UNA’s website, students will have the opportunity to get to know all of Senate’s members better and contact them. The SGA website will provide a headshot of each member and a short biography written by the members. In order to better understand what students want and to represent the student body, Senate members will be providing students with the opportunity to participate in surveys based on upcoming student events and current issues, Giles said. “We want to use text messaging polls for students to participate in, because they are very short and simple,” she said. If approved, students will be able to participate in SGA surveys by texting their response to a number provided. The poll questions will be broadcasted on campus, giving students the option to participate. “We would like to launch these text-

messaging polls by conducting one on campus safety,” Giles said. “We want to know if students feel safe or if they do not feel safe.” Select text messaging polls are cheaper than doing paper surveys and are also shorter and more efficient, Giles said. SGA members said they are also planning to create and distribute newsletters each month, giving students more information about the events being planned. They said they plan to utilize resources on campus to provide students with general SGA information. Senate members also spent a portion of their meeting discussing their 20132014 budget draft. SGA also discussed the option of raising the previous Freshman Forum budget from $2,000 to $2,500 and will vote on the proposed increase at their meeting on Sept. 5.

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;\]LMV\ ?ZQ\MZ S\M_(]VI ML] Students who have trouble remembering to eat breakfast might be interested in having “Breakfast with the Chief,” on Sept. 11, hosted by Bob Pastula, chief of police at UNA. The event is for the campus community to have a Q-and-A session with university police officers, Pastula said. He hopes the event will be a monthly feature on UNA’s campus, he said. “That’s going to be a morning get-together between me and the campus community,” Pastula said. “We’re going to have it at Stone Lodge. I am going to try to do this the second Wednesday of every month. We can get together and they can ask questions and I can tell them things that we’re doing, just kind of keep the

campus better informed.” The event will be good for both the campus and the police department because it will be a good opportunity for the police department to meet and share with the student body and other members of the UNA campus, Pastula said. After a string of alleged crimes occurred on campus and the surrounding community last year, many students, like junior Michelle Burleson, and parents became concerned. Burleson said she believes Breakfast with the Chief will be a good way to ease the anxieties many people have been experiencing as a result of these alleged incidences. “I think it’s a good idea because the campus can go and talk to (the chief) and they won’t have to worry,” Burleson said. “They can have peace of mind on campus, especially after the events that happened last year.”

Some students, like sophomore Will Chaney, believe there are many problems on campus that the police need to address. Chaney expressed his concerns about safety in the parking deck. “I’d like to go there and talk to them about the parking deck and how dark it is on campus,” he said. “I think the forum would be a great idea. “I don’t know if I need to go once a month, but I think there are definitely some problems on campus and (the forum) would be a great way for students to go and talk about their concerns.” Breakfast with the Chief will be a benefit to both the police and the campus, said freshman Taylor Burns. “I think it’s a good idea, because the police can be in touch with the student body and the campus will know what’s going on with the police,” Burns said.

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LIBRARY

FINANCE

Library reports $1,400 in overdue fees University,

Listerhill partner to create class

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An estimated $1,400 in overdue library fees has been accounted for by the staff in Collier Library since the beginning of 2013. “Since Jan. 1, 2013, we have submitted roughly $1400 in fees to the Business Office,” said Melvin Davis, director of library services. “I would say that the $.10 increments account for very little whereas you have someone lose 2-3 audiovisual items or a few books could be looking at $100 or more. In other words, I suspect this number is inflated by students paying for lost items prior to May graduation.” The library does not have a (student) fee associated with it, but does charge for overdue materials. The fee goes back to general fees, Davis said. “This is fairly typical of state-supported universities,” Davis said. “The library is funded by the university in the same way other colleges and departments are at this point. As with any other area we have to request fixed cost increases or submit requests for new endeavors.” There are three general categories for fees at Collier Library: lost, damaged and overdue, with prices varying by the circumstance of the fee, according to the library’s page on UNA’s website. Davis said he is unsure as to whether or not these costs have changed very much in recent years. “It is possible that these have changed but since they are relatively low I would

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Katie Dansby and Samantha Hammond talk at the front desk of Collier Library. The library has reported $1,400 in overdue fees to the business office in 2013.

say they have not changed in a very long time,” he said. “I don’t expect that overdue fines will change anytime soon; however, our lost item charge is rather low so it should be looked at down the road.” The fees students collect by not returning library materials can sometimes be reduced during the holidays, like when the library has canned food drives, said UNA senior Kathleen Franks, who is also a student worker in the library. “You can bring in canned non-perish-

able foods, and it will reduce or get rid of (the fees),” Franks said. The library offers students the opportunity for individual consultations with one of the librarians, in order to go over research processes, said Leigh Thompson, assistant professor for library services. “We hope by next week to ask students what they wish they had known about the library online,” Thompson said.

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The Center for Financial Literacy at Listerhill will join forces with the university to create a new management class, labeled MG 310. The purpose of the course is to educate students on many of the financial basics, including how to budget, said Heather Brown, director of the Center for Financial Literacy. “It is a three-credit-hour hybrid class,” Brown said. “Homework and exams are online, and I lecture one day a week. “There’s a group project aimed at teaching students how to find an apartment in their budget, how to figure takehome pay after deductions, how to invest in the mock corporation’s 401k, what happens to their debts and income once they marry, etc.” The class also deals with student concerns like borrowing responsibly, saving money, retirement, investing, buying a home and buying a car, Brown said.

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Sept. 5 , 2013 • The Flor-Ala

ALL AROUND THE WORLD

Hunter Jackson performs at the Culture Fest, sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Institutional Equity on Aug. 26. Jackson is a local DJ and UNA student.

by Staff Photographer Roger Wang More and more people from different places come to the United States. That’s why people can now see lots of diverse faces at UNA. On Aug. 26, I saw a great number of people having fun at the amphitheater. As an international student at UNA, I feel excited when I meet people from different places. It is very interesting to talk with them. Sometimes we can have different ideas about the same thing. However, sometimes I also find students who have the same feeling about something. Such as traveling within the U.S. and the classes we are taking.

It is fun to share new things with people, too. I taught some American friends to make dumplings once. It was fun, and the dumplings we made had different shapes. And someone who came from Vietnam shared his or her local food with me. In my opinion, I think it is good to have more friends from a variety of backgrounds. I met a guy who is from Mexico at the Culture Festival. He told me he felt excited to see people coming here from different parts of the world. He said he enjoyed the food there, as well as the performances.

Local music talent and student Madeleine Frankford performs at the Culture Fest.

Avy Stansbury and Ye Liang of the Navigators program stop to pose for a photo.

Guests partake in the free food offered at the Culture Fest.

Yumi Tsukamoto, Masaki Takeuchi and Kai Shimada model traditional outfits from their respective cultures.

For more photos in this series, check out our gallery online at www.florala.net.

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Sept. 5, 2013 • The Flor-Ala :-.=6, KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) make sure the student is still enrolled for the same amount of hours,” Tipps said. Some universities across the country utilize the direct deposit method of dispersing student loan refunds to students, but this method is not flawless. Tipps said the use of direct deposit at UNA is being discussed, but it is not necessarily a number one priority right now. “I guess we’ve talked about the idea for the past couple of years, and talked about the paper-saving and the saving on postage costs,” Tipps said. “But because it is such a fluid process, once that money is put into someone’s bank account, we can’t just yank it back. Whereas if we issued a check, but that person is not in school, we could go get it from the mail room.” Cost-benefit, in regard to moving to a direct-deposit method, is something Tipps and her colleagues are looking at, she said. “We (have to) think about how much trouble would there likely be if someone were to get funds they were not entitled to,” Tipps said. “It’s easier to correct any mistakes that are made by issuing the refunds by check as opposed to direct deposit.” CB&S Bank issues UNA’s checks during the refund process. Officials at the local branch on Pine Street said they had an issue with almost running out of cash during the refund check period last year. “ In 2012 we had an issue with our cash levels at our local branches, and we ended up having to issue some cashier’s checks,” said CB&S’s Pine Street Branch Manager Anita Whitaker. “But, we solved the cash problem this year and raised our cash limit.” Whitaker said she loves having students come in, as well as the interaction

she and her employees have with them, but moving to a direct-deposit method would probably be wise. “From a parent’s point of view, I think it would be much smarter to go the direct deposit route,” Whitaker said. “Some kids come in and cash their refund checks and walk out with six or seven thousand dollars and just stick it in their backpack. That can’t be the best thing to do.” One of the biggest problems that would arise from moving to a direct-deposit method of issuing refunds would be if there was a change in the amount that needed to be refunded to the student and how the university would be able to resolve that issue, Tipps said. “If we moved to using direct deposit, the way to handle that issue would be to delay actually providing the refunds until we’re through the refund period and there’s no more drop/add,” Tipps said. Student Matt Bruce said he is indifferent to the method of issuing student loan refunds. “The way they do it now is fine with me,” Bruce said. “But if they change it over to direct deposit, I would be fine with that, too, probably. Really, if I don’t get to file photo by Christina Covington I Senior Staff Photographer have a say in the decision, I will probably Students who receive financial aid are often anxious for their refund check to just deal with whatever happens.” arrive. Direct depositing refund checks is not an option for the university at this Tipps said if they do decide to make the time. change over to a direct-deposit method, they want to do it the right way. “Students don’t necessarily think about the fact that everything is not automatic,” she said. “If a student adds a class or drops a class, then the same amount of aid is not Sponsor The Flor-Ala crossword for as little as $40 a week. going to be available. But if we’ve already dispersed it then we have to go back and Find out how: businessteam@florala.net or 256-765-4427 make that correction.”

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316/ KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) less judgmental; I think that you are a lot less afraid of people who look different than you,” she said. “I also think that sometimes you guys are oblivious to what’s going on and you don’t always stay engaged with the world around you.” Orr said he is happy with how well college-aged students treat each other, but there is still room to improve. “I believe our generation is moving forward, and we will continue to move forward as long as we keep the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr.,” he said. “I think we just need to come together more. We need to collaborate more, because we all go to school together, but how many truly,

honestly hang out with other people? That is something that even I am working on myself. I am going to be more active; I am going to start going to more events.” On Sept. 13, the Department of History and Political will be hosting a conference commemorating the 50th anniversary of desegregation at the University of North Alabama. For more information on the event, visit una.edu/history/desegregation. Life Editor Kali Daniel contributed to this story.

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TECHNOLOGY

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Campus Program council to increase marketing community talks iPhone 5S rumors SIERRA KENNEDY

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Since the iPhone first arrived on the market in 2007, it has been popular among smartphone users. Apple, the creator of the iPhone, has been rumored to release a seventh version - the iPhone 5S - this month. The release time of the iPhone 5S is strategic, said Greg Pitts, chair of the communications department. “I’ve heard that the phone will be revealed in mid to late September,� Pitts said. “Apple will want the phone out, debuted and with really good reviews so that it becomes a ‘must buy’ for the Christmas season.� After the death of Steve Jobs and Apple’s recent stock-value decrease, the new iPhone has a lot to make up for, Pitts said. “The last iPhone that came out wasn’t a really big deal,� Pitts said. “People complained because it required adapters and accessories that lead to cost increases. “For Apple, this new iPhone is really a

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The University Program Council (UPC) has set a goal this year to implement public relations and marketing for upcoming events throughout the fall and spring semesters. UPC, a branch of the Student Government Association (SGA), plans events specifically for UNA students. Walter Hartley, vice president of UPC, said he had each of UPC’s five committees elect one person from their committee to serve as a public relations representative. “Two years ago, UPC chose to eliminate the existing Public Relations Committee because the committee chair was not hosting meetings and we did not see the reason why the committee was there,� Hartley said. “After we eliminated the committee, UPC lacked in public relations and marketing.� Last year, UPC members wrote and presented a bill to Senate that required one member per committee to handle all public relations and marketing for said committee, Hartley said. The bill passed. “I (intend) to go by all of the code of laws in our constitution,� Hartley said. The public relations and marketing member elected by each committee will make posters and announcements for their committee’s events. UPC began their first meeting of the school year on Monday, Aug. 26 by discussing their plans for the fall semester,

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UPC delegates discuss event planning in their first meeting of the semester Aug. 26. Scheduled events include a showing of “Monsters University� on Sept. 20.

which include adding a public relations seat in each commitee. UPC members said they plan to have a

“Welcome to the University� movie night and will show “Monsters University� in

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I grew up in Clanton, Ala., about 45 minutes south of Birmingham and an hour and twenty minutes northeast of Selma, two locations of major events of the Civil Rights movement. On August 28, I had the oppurtunity to cover a group of UNA students who were marching from the parking lot in front of Rivers Hall to the amphitheater. The march was in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech. Black and white students and faculty were involved in the march. In my three-year of covering sports, I have had the opportunity to interview several professional athletes and coaches that I grew watching

on TV. Needless to say, I have been blessed as a journalist in my short three year career, but I have never felt so honored to cover an event. It was inspiring to see the passion that some of the students had as they took the short march. Some were laughing and joyful while others were just taking in the emotions of the event. It made me think of what it would like to be in Washington, D.C. on that historic day as speaker after speaker stood in front of that crowd in front of the Lincoln Memorial. It made me wonder which side of the movement I would have been on. It is easy for me to now say that I would stand up boldly with those who marched, those who took beatings along side those black people who marched and be on the right side of the Civil Rights Movement. But the sad truth is that I am a white guy who grew up in the South and that there is a possibility I would not be on the right side of the movement. I do believe, though, despite me growing up in the South, I would have been marching with those who walked from Selma to Montgomery and been a part of

the Freedom Riders that went through the closest thing to Hell on Earth as they attempted to desegregate the bus system. It is wonderful to apply what Dr. Larry Nelson taught in his U.S. History classes. He teaches his classes that “good history is intellectual history.” He would go on to explain that the history we were learning about was about “real human beings and not cardboard cutouts or stick figures.” So I challenge you to apply “intellectual history” in your own life. As a white person in the South, would you walk with the marchers and stand against the grain of what everyone around you was teaching and pressuring you to believe? Or would you fall into the norm and hate those who were different than you? As a minority, would you take the peaceful path to freedom that was embraced by King Jr or would you be a part of the violent Civil Rights movement that were gaining ground during the period King gave his “I Have a Dream Speech”? It is so exciting to think of how far our generation has brought the Civil Rights movement I believe that many peo-

ple in our generation, whether they are black or white, Asian or Hispanic, would be on the right and the peaceful side of the Civil Rights movement. We are closer today than we were fifty years ago, but there is still work to be done as racial injustice still occurs and people of all races, nationalities, religious persuasions are treated differently because of these factors. I cannot wait for the day when everyone stands together as one creation working together for the common good. So I want to end this editorial the same way King ended his “I Have a Dream”: “And when this happens, when we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, ‘Free at last! free at last! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!’”

Congratulations to our Writer and Photographer of the Week! Sarah Myrick and Roger Wang FOR THE RECORD... We strive to get it right the first time, but when we donʼt, we are happy to set the record straight. •

In the August 29 issue, the Office of Diversity and Institutional Equity sponsored the Culture Fest, an event meant to include individuals from all backgrounds and cultures, not just international students. The eventʼs purpose was diversity and inclusion.

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In the August 29 issue, the photo on 7B was taken by Chief Photographer Alli Ownby.

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the GUC on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. “Because we have the opportunity to purchase movies before they are released, UPC decided to pick ‘Monsters University’ because it takes place at a college,� said Alyson Berry, movies and novelties committee chairwoman. The “Welcome to the University� movie night will act as a pre-tailgate to the home football game the following day, Berry said. Students will be able to eat popcorn, socialize and watch the movie while tailgating for Saturday’s football game. UPC members said they also plan to

<=1<176 KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) “I feel like the cost-of-living increase is reasonable, because living expenses increase regularly,� Lane said. “As for an increase in tuition for the athletic fee, I’m not a fan. I feel that the rush to become a D-I school comes at an inconvenient time. “I feel that the university should send money toward parking and updating facilities before attempting to raise money for the D-I transition. Parking is a more urgent problem in my opinion, rather than an athletic conference.� The recent construction on campus does have an effect on the cost of tuition, Smith said.

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The Office of Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment (OIRPA) did a survey last year to show students’ general knowledge. The survey found that students were significantly lacking in financial literacy. The benefits gained from this partnership are not all one-sided. Listerhill is also receiving a share of benefits, Brown said. She said these benefits by explaining that they hopefully establish relationships with UNA’s students, possibly leaving them with future clients who show concern for their own well-being through their interest in college and learning. UNA’s motive is very clear: It is a helpful class for students who do not

8076- KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) make or break.� Sophomore Cynthia Williams said she does not plan on buying the iPhone 5S. “I don’t like iPhones because it’s hard to find things on them, and they don’t have swiping abilities,� Williams said. Williams said she also dislikes cellphone excitement in general. “I don’t really get excited about phone hype,� Williams said. “I have a basic phone right now.� Pitts said he has also heard speculation over the new features the iPhone 5S will have. “One of the whispers that I heard is that the new iPhone will have a slightly larger screen,� Pitts said. “I think that’s one of the things that people complained about. The screen hasn’t gotten any larger.� Pitts said he predicts there might be fingerprint-scanning technology used to unlock the phones, as well as improvements on already existing applications.

Sept. 5 , 2013 • The Flor-Ala host a dinner and comedy show for 300 students. The first 200 students will be provided with a pre-show dinner following an act with comedian Ronnie Jordan. The finsl 100 students will only be able to attend the comedy act. Throughout the semester, UPC members said they plan to team up with other Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to participate in “Service Saturdays.â€? One Saturday each month, RSOs will team up together and provide community-wide service throughout the Shoals. “In November, UPC will be teaming up with Alternative Break Board to participate in a food-pantry program or a soup kitchen,â€? said Lesley Carter, service committee chairwoman. “There is a portion in that budget that is used to retire debt on the buildings (including) the parking facility that we have and also the recreational facility,â€? Smith said. “That rec facility fee, part of that is dedicated to retire the debt for (the facility).â€? Although construction can affect tuition, Smith said the new science building will not. “There are funds available for that, so there’s no new assessment of fees or anything for that building,â€? Smith said. Editor’s note: Steve Smith recently announced that he will be retiring in december. To read about VP Smith’s decision to retire, look for the article “VP of financial affairs and business to retireâ€? at www. florala.net know how to handle their finances, and it leaves students with yet another option in what they can learn, Brown said. Brown said she is aware that high schools do not teach these financial musts, even though many high school students will need this information in the very near future. Maggie Bruner, a freshman, said she thinks the class is a good idea. “I think that’s stuff we need to know, and it’s a good thing that there’s going to be people who can show us how to do that,â€? she said. Edwin Huertas, a sophomore, also agrees. “Sounds like something good for students as clueless as I once was,â€? he said. “People need these kinds of life skills and nobody tells us.â€?

“People are expecting big things out of this latest phone, in terms of smart features and a more refined Siri,� he said. The iPhone’s reputation will aid in the success of the iPhone 5S, Pitts said. “What’s still impressive about the iPhone, no matter which version it is, is that people seek it out more aggressively than any Android phone,� he said. There are more Android phones sold worldwide than iPhones, but the reputation of the iPhone stretches farther than that of any other phone, Pitts said. Sophomore Tyeasha Mayfield said she currently uses the iPhone 5. “They’re very good phones,� Mayfield said. “My favorite app is Siri. You can ask her any question and she will answer it for you.� Mayfield said she has personal improvements she would like to see in the iPhone 5S. “I want the new iPhone to have the ability to do more at one time, like being able to text and watch a video on YouTube,� Mayfield said. “Or, being able to make a phone call while being on the Internet.�

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Delegate Abigail Holbert discusses “The Big Deal� event in an evaluation during the UPC meeting on Aug. 26. UPC plans to host a comedy show later this year.

41*:):A KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM ) The library is making sure to advertise what materials are offered, Thompson said. She said Collier Library also hosts a few events throughout the semester, such as giving away free snacks in the library during Pride Week while also partnering with Student Government Association

(SGA) on study day to give away donuts, coffee and hot chocolate. To help assist more students, library officials said they are also hoping to rework the ground floor for group areas and add more study rooms. The re-working will include more collaborative spaces, Davis said. In the meantime, Davis said they are also re-working the library system, where the inter-library loans and online tracking requests are held.

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PREVIEW

Lions enter season with high expectations KADIN POUNDERS

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It is football season once again, and the UNA Lions are ready to hit the field. The Lions will look to improve upon their 5-5 record and fourth place Gulf South Conference (GSC) finish from the 2012 season. This year’s team will have more experience, with 24 players who started at least one game last year returning this season, said Head Coach Bobby Wallace. He said experience is invaluable. “There’s a big difference from this year and last year,� Wallace said. “Now we’re a year older, more experienced, had a chance to go through the offseason and learn from mistakes we made last year.� He is also happy with how far the freshmen who played last year have come, Wallace said. “All of the true freshmen that played last year are obviously so far ahead of where they were this time last year,� he said. “Not only is it from just a mental standpoint, but a physical standpoint as well,� One of the key experienced players is sophomore quarterback Luke Wingo, Wallace said. Last year Wingo started out splitting playing time with Chris Alexander, but eventually took over as starter. Wingo threw for 845 yards and three touchdowns last season. Wingo will come into this season as the No. 1 quarterback, with redshirt freshman Jacob Tucker as his backup, Wallace said. Wallace said he will expect more from Wingo this year as a full-time starter, Wallace said. “I expect [Wingo] to be more of a leader, even though he was a good lead-

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Linemen hit the pads during a practice preparing for the football game against Miles on Sept. 3. The game will be the first game of the year for the Lions.

er last year,� Wallace said. “He’s going to have to handle more situations on the field, be more knowledgeable of our offense and get us in and out of the right plays.� Not only is Wallace expecting more from his starting quarterback, but Wingo said he is setting the bar high for himself

as well. “My expectations for myself are very high this season,� Wingo said. “I feel a lot more comfortable with the offense this year, and it just comes second nature to me now. I believe that I can be the leader of this team and the quarterback that helps our team do something

special.� 10 players were named to the preseason all-conference team. Running back LaMonte Thompson, wide receiver Jason Smith and guard David Lundberg

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INTERNATIONAL

Futbol season kicks off across the globe MATT WILSON

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Football season started on Aug. 17, though many in Alabama were unaware of it. It started with a tweet of a whistle and a kick of a ball just like it always does—in the Barclay’s Premier League. Soccer, though growing leaps and bounds in popularity here in the United States, is still a relatively unattractive sport to Americans. So when the season began in mid-August many people probably did not take notice.

IN THIS SECTION

The Premier League consists of the top 20 teams from across England and Wales. Each of the 20 teams plays every other team twice, once at home and once away, ending in 38 games total. A win earns a team three points, a draw earns each team one point and a loss earns nothing. At the end of the season the bottom three teams are relegated or sent back down to the league just below the Premier League, and the top three teams from that league are promoted to the Premier League. Television coverage in the U.S. of

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the Premier League has grown and expanded over the years. Just a year ago, ESPN televised games live on Saturday mornings and Monday afternoons while many of the other games could be found on Fox’s soccer-specific channel. This season NBC has picked up the coverage on their newly-launched NBC Sports channel, as well as NBC. The Premier League is generally recognized as the best professional league in the sport, said Jennifer Osmond, a player on the university’s soccer team. “The Premier League has a lot of

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the best players in the world,� Osmond said. “And even some of the smaller teams produce a lot of young talent that then goes on to play for the (England) national team.� Being the best professional league for the world’s most popular sport is no easy feat. Other professional leagues such as the Bundesliga in Germany or La Liga in Spain contain popular teams

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PLAYER HIGHLIGHT

LaMonte Thompson

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given day,” said UNA soccer’s Melanie Leonida. “The smaller clubs can compete with the larger clubs with all the money.” One of the most popular clubs in the Premier League is defending champion Manchester United. At the end of last season their head coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, retired after 27 years with the club. Another club that consistently competes for the league title is Chelsea, and they brought back a former manager in Jose Mourinho.

.77<*)44 KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM * represent the UNA offense. Six players from the UNA defense were named to the All-GSC team including safety Caleb Massey, safety Floyd Jones, linebacker Gabe Poe, linebacker Tavarius Wilson, defensive tackle Taylor Carney and defensive end Dimitri Orr. Punter Michael Schuster was also named to the all-conference team. The Lions’ defense should be even better in 2013, Wallace said. Junior Terrance Hayward, a transfer from Washington State, as well as senior Nick Williams and sophomore Jalen Reedus will all be players to keep tabs on. “We’re going to start nine seniors and two juniors on defense, possibly, and if we do, we expect them to all be good because they’re seniors and juniors,” Wallace said. Keys players on the offense will be sophomore running back Diamond Simmons and sophomore wide receiver Lee Mayhall, Wallace said.

Julia Osmond of UNA’s soccer team said these are big changes in the league this year. “I’m a Southampton fan so I want to see them do well, but I think that Manchester United will repeat.” Her sister, Jennifer, has some different predictions. “I think Manchester City will win it all this year,” Osmond said. “And I think Chelsea will flop. They have a lot of expectations and pressure to win this year but I don’t think they will win the

“The guy that may not be a household name right now but I think has the potential to have a breakout year is Lee Mayhall,” Wallace said. “And of course I think everyone saw the long runs by Diamond Simmons last year.” Simmons rushed 203 yards on 12 attempts with two touchdowns last year, while Mayhall caught 17 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns. Despite the struggles of last season, the Lions are confident and said they believe they can do big things in 2013. “My expectations for this team are great,” Wingo said. “I believe our team has the potential to win a national championship.” Wallace said he has the same expectations and believes the Lions can reach their goals. “My expectation is to win the conference,” he said. “Anything less than that is a disappointment. Make the playoffs, win the conference and win a national championship. That’s always our goal. If we stay healthy, then this team can reach any goal they set.”

league.” Perhaps soccer will never be as popular here in America as it is everywhere else in the world, but Jennifer Osmond said there are plenty of reasons to pay attention to the Premier League. “If you play the game and you want to get better, all you have to do is watch one of the matches and you can learn so much in just five minutes,” Osmond said. “The talent level is so good in the league.”

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PREVIEW

Volleyball team prepares for season MATT SULESKI

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On the eve of the 10-year anniversary of UNA’s Volleyball National Championship season, the Lions are picked to finish third in the Gulf South Conference (GSC) behind favorite West Florida University and second place Christian Brothers University. Head Volleyball Coach Stephanie Radecki said she is not very interested in preseason polls. “They don’t mean too much,” she said. “I don’t pay attention to them.” The volleyball team will start their season on Sept. 6-7 in the Armstrong Atlantic Pirate Volleyball Classic in Savannah, Ga. They will open tournament play

against Flagler College. However, the Lions are not new to this tournament, and they have been playing in it for many years now, Radecki said. “It’s a very competitive tournament,” she said They are focused on “being the team we are right now,” she said. The team missed postseason play for the first time in four years and finished the year below .500 in 2012, Radecki said. “I am not worried about last season,” she said. “I am focused on this team and the potential it has.” The Lions will be bringing back six players from last year’s team and only one senior -- Hope Rayburn. “Hope has pulled away from the pack as being a team leader,” Radecki said.

She is excited about getting back on the hardwood, and she knows how important it is for her to get the rest of the team going, Rayburn said. She said being the only senior gives her a boost. “It is important for me to help this team play up to our full potential,” she said. She pays attention to the many banners hanging from the rafters of Flowers Hall, Rayburn said. “We don’t just play for ourselves, but we play for the ones that came before us and the ones that will come after us,” Rayburn said. There are nine newcomers to this year’s team, Radecki said. Freshman Victoria Quintanilla said

she understands the importance of work ethic while playing under Radecki. “It’s challenging and you always have to push yourself,” Quintanilla said. She said the biggest difference between her experience in high school and playing for the Lions is the level of intensity. “It feels a lot more serious, and it takes a lot of pride to keep pushing yourself,” she said. She and the rest of the newcomers need to bring intensity and a lot of passion to the court, and this year they want to get UNA back to where it was before, Quintanilla said.

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ONLINE

Every Move You Make

‘Stay professional’ on social media ANNA KATE TIPPETT ;\]LMV\ ?ZQ\MZ I\QXXM\\(]VI ML]

The popularity of social media has left faculty and students alike speculating on how their relationships should translate on the Internet. Beth Garfrerick, assistant professor of communications, said she supports professor-student relationships on social media. “As a communications professor, I have no problem with social media relationships – I’m very open about it,” Garfrerick said. “I like to add students as friends on Facebook after they leave, because I can see them grow professionally.” Student David Johnson said he agrees and supports social media relationships. “I personally don’t think there is anything wrong with adding a professor to social media, as long as you have developed a good relationship with the professor,” Johnson said. “I have several of my professors on my social media, but they are all teachers whom I’ve developed a strong relationship with. I wouldn’t add a teacher that I’d never spoken to outside the classroom.” The foundation of student-professor relationships can actually be strengthened by an online presence, said student Alli Benson. “Students should already main-

tain a somewhat professional appearance on social media websites in the first place seeing that employers have been known to check these sites out before hiring,” Benson said. “Also, becoming a follower or friend can humanize a student. That student is no longer a face in the classroom if the teacher sees regular posts on Facebook.” While there are those who support social media relationships between faculty members and students, some individuals say they worry the relationships are too invasive. “They have their personal lives and I have mine,” said student Emily Russell. “Unless there’s school work or extra credit through posts, then there’s really no reason to friend them unless you have a personal or close relationship with them.” Amber Paulk , assistant professor of human environmental sciences and sociology and family studies, said she waits until after students have graduated to add them on social media. “I think it is important to keep that professional line drawn, and I also find that most students want that line drawn as well,” Paulk said. “They want to keep their personal lives separate from their relationship with me as a professor. They ;MM 76416- XIOM *

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Students follow their professors on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites. Both student and faculty wonder if this ‘stalking’ is too invasive.

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EVENTS

Organizations to host local bands at Shoals Theatre KALI DANIEL

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Local bands The Bear, Grace and Tony and The Local Saints will be performing at the Shoals Theater on Sept. 12. The concert is a benefit for the not-forprofit organizations Hospice of the Shoals and Westminster Interfaith Caring Place (WICP). The fundraiser allows the organizations to provide services to families in the Shoals area regardless of their ability to pay, according to a Hospice of the Shoals press release. “We have never refused our services because of inability to pay and through our fundraising events like this concert we hope we can continue these services,”

76416- KWV\QV]ML NZWU XIOM * don’t want me as their professor to see the pictures of them partying on a Saturday night, and similarly, I don’t want to see them, either.” Patricia Sanders, assistant professor of radio, television and film, said she has mixed feelings on the subject. “I have several students with whom I am ‘friends’ on Facebook,” Sanders said. “I never solicit to be added as a friend;

the press release reads. Hospice of the Shoals Public Relation Director Stan Simpson said he believes the involvement of the campus encourages the community atmosphere. “We always love UNA volunteers,” Simpson said. “We always get great participation from the nursing students that rotate through here, too. Obviously this is a great event for the students because the groups playing are geared towards them.” According to Hospice of the Shoals’ website, as the only not-for-profit hospice care in the Shoals, it is dedicated to “providing loving, compassionate, highly skilled care for patients with a life limiting illness and their families.” They partnered with WICP for the event to benefit patients of both organizations.

In a press release from WICP, the organization identifies as a “non-profit Adult Day-Care Center for those with memory loss disorders and for those who are frail and/or functionally impaired.” The three local bands performing at the event said they are excited to play not only the benefit, but the venue and with each other. “It’s a great benefit and a great way to do it,” said Tony White of Grace and Tony. “The Shoals is so historical, and it’s a great opportunity for us to be able to play in the Shoals Theatre. Especially with the other bands who are playing, it’s really a no-brainer.” The local bands supporting the charity was a great opportunity not only for the bands, but for the community as a whole, said Nathan Pitts of The Bear.

“It’s important to support the artists and businesses in your community,” Pitts said. “It’s a chance to see some good local bands and support a charitable cause at the same time. We’re always happy to play a hometown show and it’ll be our first time at the Shoals Theater.” White said the event is not only an opportunity for the bands, but for students to get more involved in the music scene. “It’s a chance for students to see what the Shoals has to offer,” White said. “Musically, the Shoals has a great, rich history and it’s back on the rise.” Tickets for the event are $15 and are available at Rivertown Coffee Co., Pegasus Records, Off-Campus Bookstore, Coldwater Books, Counts Brothers Music, Hospice of the Shoals and online at www.wicpdays.org.

they always ask me. I believe it is up to the individual professor as to whether or not they feel comfortable with the situation. I’m not too concerned about my students seeing a ‘different’ Dr. Sanders on her social media sites than the person they would see in the classroom or elsewhere.” Social media has provided faculty with an additional means to contact large numbers of students at one time, Sanders said. However, she said she does not see communication as the only benefit it pro-

vides. “I think students can see a personal side of their professor and see that they, too, are humans, (and) have lives and relationships outside the classroom just like they do,” Sanders said. “Pictures, posts and other items shared on social media show students that side of their professors. In addition, it is a useful way to show how to appropriately use social media and post informational items that have been discussed in class.” The drawback to social media rela-

tionships is it is not easy to know where to draw the line, Paulk said. “Students and faculty both need their personal time and space where they are not in their role as ‘student’ or ‘professor,’ and often social media is used by both as a medium to connect with friends,” Paulk said. “So, if we begin to use it professionally, it could make our social media pages less fun and satisfying, because you have to be more on guard, which makes the use less personal.”

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STUDENT REVIEW

ʻYouʼre Nextʼ something new with curveball experience MARI WILLIAMS

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Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett, who first collaborated on the Indie horror film “A Horrible Way to Die,” come together once again to gift us with “You’re Next.” A well-crafted gem that gracefully walks the fine line between classic homage and slasher flick, it is sure to surpass any prior stereotypes you may have about this film. Wingard’s admirable directing skills breathe life into this exciting and continuously fast-paced film, while Barrett’s

splendidly dark humor packs just the right punch that the script needs to take off. The picture begins with the seemingly random murder of an insignificant couple who live a great distance from town. The movie surrounds the “perfect” Davidson family. Paul (Rob Moran) and Aubrey (Barbara Crampton) Davidson welcome their four children, along with their significant others, to stay the weekend at their rather large vacation home in — of course — the country, to celebrate their 35th anniversary. The mansion “coincidently” lies next door to the house of the previously murdered couple. The film does not take long to shed light on the dysfunctional qualities of the Davidson family. Drake (Joe Swanberg) is the arrogant eldest child whose brownnosing can, at times, be truly cringeworthy. Aimee (Amy Seimetz) is a somewhat simple minded daddy’s girl, while Felix (Nicholas Tucci) is the punk-rock baby of the family. Last, but certainly not least,

middle child Crispin (AJ Bowen) is joined by his former teaching-assistant girlfriend Erin (Sharni Vinson), who just so happens to be carrying around a substantial little secret. As the family sits down at the dinner table, small talk quickly turns into a heated feud between Crispin and Paul. They have little time to argue before Tariq (Ti West), Aimee’s boyfriend, is shot smack between the eyes with a sharp metal arrow. Chaos breaks as the family is attacked by ferocious men masked as woodland creatures, forcing them to fight for their lives. Through it all, there is a fascinating silver lining for the Davidson family by the virtue of Erin, who is hiding a few valuable secrets up her Australian sleeves. To tell you more than this, though, would give away all of the intrigue. I’ll let you sit back and enjoy the ride. Though the acting can be lackluster at times, I was not disappointed by Vin-

son’s portrayal of Erin. Think of every futile heroine you have ever despised while watching a menial horror movie and know you will get the exact opposite with Vinson’s performance. Her portrayal makes the film much more gratifying. It was exciting not having to yell obscenities at the screen, but rather words of encouragement, because I finally had someone worth rooting for. Barrett’s script develops a refreshingly different heroine and executes Erin’s character with impressive precision -something that horror films haven’t seen in quite a while. “You’re Next” makes for an overall enjoyable movie experience that will throw so many curveball surprises in your face, you won’t be able to help but leave the theater with your mouth agape.

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Local brews offer diversity KEANU KIRKPATRICK

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Florence is home to a few different locations where a person 21 and over can get a drink with friends or buy alcohol to have at home. The Wine Seller, located off of N. Court Street, houses a few beverages, including a selection of wines and beer. The beers, which can be bought individually or by the case, include Naked Pig Pale Ale, SweetWater Blue and Good People Brown Ale. Naked Pig Pale Ale, which is brewed in Gadsden, Ala., comes in the classic brown-glass beer bottle. When it’s poured into a regular glass it fills with white foam and settles into a golden-brown color, giving off a little yellow tint. This brew is slightly cloudy, but it still looks inviting. The aroma of Naked Pig is a sweet malty smell, with hints of a possible piney ingredient. This pale ale’s ingredients are well-blended and are smooth on the tongue with light carbonation with hints of citrus flavoring. This beverage is best drank cool, with a slight chill to bring out the flavor at its best. The makers of Naked Pig Pale Ale said they created this beverage with the idea of people hanging out, perhaps at a barbeque or maybe even a night with friends. Another beer offered in the Florence area is SweetWater Blue, which is brewed in Atlanta. When you pour it into a glass mug it instantly foams, but soon settles into a clear, caramel color that gives off a lively look.

SweetWater Blue has a fruity smell that mixes with blueberry and malt. It is best served ice cold to bring out its taste, which includes a sweet aftertaste of blueberries. Sipping on this beer is light on the tongue, and the carbonation is barely noticeable. Another beer to consider is the Good People Brown Ale that is brewed in Birmingham, Ala. When you pour the brown brew into a standard glass mug it foams almost instantly, and once settled gives off a brownish-red color. It looks clear and a bit shiny through the glass, giving it an inviting feel. The aromas of the brew are sweet and piney, also giving off a hint of a malty smell as well. The ingredients of this brew are well-blended, making it hard to distinguish any particular flavors. After a few sips, you can easily distinguish a piney aftertaste on the pallet. When swallowing, this brew’s carbonation is not too strong, but at a medium strength. It is best served chilled, and perhaps at a cookout with friends and family, or at a bar with your classic bar foods served on the side. Overall, Alabama offers a diversity of beer flavors, perfect for every occasion. From Naked Pig’s classic smoothness and citrus taste to SweetWater Blue’s blueberry flavored and light carbonation to the classic taste of Good People, students of age have opportunity to embrace a multitude of flavors to go with any meal and any event. For more information about local brews, see Alabama Brewers Guild’s website at albeer.org/members. You can also go to The Wine Seller at 324 N. Court Street, across from Fred’s. Naked Pig Pale Ale is available at Rivertown Coffee Co. along with SweetWater Blue and Good People. On the Rocks sells SweetWater Blue and occasionally Good People. SweetWater Blue is occasionally available at FloBama. *Information added by Life Editor Kali Daniel

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SweetWater Blue is one of many beers available locally. The beer is light and sweet, with a fruity taste.

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