The Flor-Ala

The Flor-Ala The Flor-Ala is published biweekly, except holidays, exam periods or summer term by students of UNA. Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect UNA.

— A UNA student was assaulted at her workplace, Whataburger, on Jan. 22. The assaulter was 26-year-old Adonnis O’Brian B...
02/07/2025

— A UNA student was assaulted at her workplace, Whataburger, on Jan. 22.

The assaulter was 26-year-old Adonnis O’Brian Bailey, who was reported sleeping in the bathroom the previous week.

Bailey attempted to undress two women in the Whataburger bathroom, before being cornered and handed over to the police.

To read more, visit The Flor-Ala website or pick up a physical copy near you.
https://theflorala.com/17354/news/student-speaks-out-about-assault-at-workplace/

— Caroline Coleman was crowned Miss University of North Alabama 202. Coleman claims to be excited, yet nervous to repres...
02/06/2025

— Caroline Coleman was crowned Miss University of North Alabama 202. Coleman claims to be excited, yet nervous to represent her “loved university and all who make it such a special place” at Miss Alabama 2025.

Congratulations to Caroline Coleman, Miss UNA 2025!

To read more, visit our website or pick up a physical copy near you!
https://theflorala.com/17344/news/coleman-is-miss-una-2025/

— Meet the Staff 3/3 Introducing our managers, advisor, and podcast producer! Congratulations to all of these amazing pe...
01/17/2025

— Meet the Staff 3/3

Introducing our managers, advisor, and podcast producer! Congratulations to all of these amazing people, who keep the show running from behind the scenes and allow The Flor-Ala to engage in new and exciting opportunities.

Give a warm welcome to Michael Vinson, our new business manager!

The Flor-Ala's first issue will be released Jan. 23! We are excited for you to see the new year, new us!

— Meet the Staff 2/3Introducing our writers, photographers, and graphic designers! Give a congratulations to all of thes...
01/16/2025

— Meet the Staff 2/3

Introducing our writers, photographers, and graphic designers! Give a congratulations to all of these talented staff members, who make The Flor-Ala engaging and prepossessing.

A warm welcome to our new staff members Savannah Keel, Kelsie Taylor, and Eli Rainey!

Tomorrow, our behind-the-scenes staff will have their moment in the spotlight. Be on the lookout 👀.

— Meet the Staff 1/3! 2025 is here, and with it comes our updated Meet the Staff! Introducing our editors! Give our edit...
01/15/2025

— Meet the Staff 1/3!

2025 is here, and with it comes our updated Meet the Staff! Introducing our editors!

Give our editors a big congratulations and Elijah Jefferson a warm welcome!

Be on the look out the next few days for more Meet the Staff posts, featuring our writers, graphic designers, photographers, and all our other wonderful staff.

The Flor-Ala is wrapping up an amazing 2024 year! This year has been filled with memories of family, friends and many wo...
12/31/2024

The Flor-Ala is wrapping up an amazing 2024 year! This year has been filled with memories of family, friends and many wonderful stories.

Going into 2025, The Flor-Ala family will grow as we welcome our new members into our family.

The Flor-Ala will continue to share the stories that matter to our community and we are looking forward to the new memories and stories that 2025 will present to us.

Share some of your favorite memories of the year with us!

— "I am going to miss The Flor-Ala so much, but I am so excited to pass on my role to those who will come after me. The ...
12/18/2024

— "I am going to miss The Flor-Ala so much, but I am so excited to pass on my role to those who will come after me. The newspaper is in great hands, and I have no doubt my staff will make it better than it’s ever been once I’m gone. No matter what, keep using your voices for good. I’m so proud of every single one of you." - Kelley Peters

Congratulations to all of the Fall 2024 graduates, including The Flor-Ala's Editor-in-Chief, Kelley Peters! 🎓

Kelley worked with The Flor-Ala for four years, starting as a volunteer writer and making their way up to becoming the Editor-in-Chief. Their mantle will be passed on to Trenedy Parks in this upcoming semester.

To Kelley: The Flor-Ala staff loves and adores you and your presence will be missed. You've been such a wonderful and talented writer and editor and you'll continue to inspire us to write about the things that matter. ❤️

To read Kelley's full opinion, visit The Flor-Ala website.
https://theflorala.com/17110/opinion/i-didnt-do-it-alone/

The Flor-Ala's Friendsgiving was a success, filled with tasty food and heartfelt moments. Today, we are grateful for the...
11/28/2024

The Flor-Ala's Friendsgiving was a success, filled with tasty food and heartfelt moments.

Today, we are grateful for the family that The Flor-Ala has brought us and all of the wonderful memories we have made together, as well as the ones we will make in the future!

And we are grateful to all of you for allowing us to share the stories that matter and make a difference in our community.

— Students have expressed significant concerns regarding campus accessibility, citing outdated infrastructure, inconsist...
11/21/2024

— Students have expressed significant concerns regarding campus accessibility, citing outdated infrastructure, inconsistent accommodations and what some describe as systemic neglect. The university’s physical infrastructure appears to be a persistent barrier for students with mobility challenges. Students also pointed to problems with the university’s Disability Support Services (DSS) portal.

To read more, visit The Flor-Ala website or find a physical copy near you.
https://theflorala.com/17075/news/they-just-dont-want-us-here-students-speak-out-about-accessibility-concerns-on-campus/

Interested in writing, graphic design, photography, and more? The Flor-Ala and Flow Magazine give UNA students a positiv...
11/16/2024

Interested in writing, graphic design, photography, and more?

The Flor-Ala and Flow Magazine give UNA students a positive learning environment to apply their skills and knowledge, as well as help grow community and allow students an outlet to share information they feel is important to their peers.

The Flor-Ala is not an official publication for the University of North Alabama and is independently edited, but our staff is comprised of UNA students.

If you're interested in applying for a position with either The Flor-Ala or Flow Magazine, scan the QR code above or visit our Linktree for the Student Publication Scholarship link.

Yes, that's right! Students earn scholarships for working with UNA student publications!

And if you read this far, be on the lookout for The Flor-Ala's Meet the Staff coming very soon! 👀

— UNA’s marching band, the Marching Pride, has announced its debut in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The band ...
11/09/2024

— UNA’s marching band, the Marching Pride, has announced its debut in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The band was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to perform in the parade. As the countdown to Thanksgiving 2025 continues, the Marching Pride is ready to represent UNA on one of the nation’s biggest stages.

For more information and interviews with members of the Marching Pride, including Dr. Lloyd Jones, the director of the band, visit The Flor-Ala website.
https://theflorala.com/16952/news/marching-pride-to-attend-macys-day-parade/

— UNA football rookies Josh Anglin and Jalen Fletcher are two of the three United Atlantic Conference players on the wat...
11/07/2024

— UNA football rookies Josh Anglin and Jalen Fletcher are two of the three United Atlantic Conference players on the watch list for the Jerry Rice Award. Anglin totals 63 tackles, 21 solo, and has received two UAC Freshman of the Week awards. Fletcher totals one receiving and two rushing touchdowns and has been named UAC Freshman of the Week three times.

For more information and interviews with Anglin and Fletcher, find a physical copy near you or visit The Flor-Ala on our website or College News Source app.
https://theflorala.com/16978/sports/anglin-fletcher-on-jerry-rice-watch-list/

We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Our staff and volunteers have some amazing costumes to showcase. Let us k...
11/01/2024

We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Our staff and volunteers have some amazing costumes to showcase. Let us know what you were for the spooky occasion! 👻

To all interested in writing, photography, or graphic design, apply for a position with The Flor-Ala or Flow Magazine or volunteer with us! Applications for a position close Dec. 1. For more information, visit our Linktree. For volunteer information, email [email protected].

If you're interested in reading what our staff's first and second choices for costumes were, visit The Flor-Ala website.
https://theflorala.com/16910/campus-feature/the-flor-alas-halloween-costumes/

The Flor-Ala participated in the 2024 Paint the Paws Initiative! Find our paw at the GUC. Roar Lions!
10/26/2024

The Flor-Ala participated in the 2024 Paint the Paws Initiative! Find our paw at the GUC. Roar Lions!

— Former Florence City Councilman William “Dick” Jordan died at 80 years old on Monday, Oct. 7. He served Florence in se...
10/24/2024

— Former Florence City Councilman William “Dick” Jordan died at 80 years old on Monday, Oct. 7. He served Florence in several municipal positions, including his time as a City Commissioner, City Councilman, Council President and city mayor.

To read more about William's Jordan's legacy, visit The Flor-Ala website.
https://theflorala.com/16912/news/remembering-william-dick-jordan/

The Flor-Ala is widely available to students both on and off campus! Check your favorite on campus and off-campus spots ...
10/22/2024

The Flor-Ala is widely available to students both on and off campus!
Check your favorite on campus and off-campus spots for a copy of our paper. The new Halloween issue will be released this Thursday.

And as always, you can check us out on The Flor-Ala website.
https://theflorala.com/

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Editor-in-Chief: Lavette Williams – [email protected] (256) 765-4364 Managing Editor: Chase Glover – [email protected] (256) 765-5182 News Editor: Ryan Stephens – [email protected] (256) 765-4296 Life Editor: Alisha Lee – [email protected] (256) 765-5233 Sports Editor: Errol Chandler -- [email protected] (256) 765-5098 Social Media Coordinator: Audrey Johnson – [email protected] Graphic Designers: Emily Gresham [email protected] Flor-Ala Advertising and Business Staff Business Manager: Diane Peeples – [email protected] (256) 765-4427