FAN VACATES- Former die-hard UNA football fan, Keith Collier decides to vacate his 18-year season tickets. Collier explains his concerns on the state of the program and his reasons behind vacating his long held tickets.
Former fan thinks loyalty, discipline are causes for concern.
By Josh Bogus
534 Words
FLORENCE - Florence native and University of North Alabama alumni, Keith Collier
vacated his football season tickets that were held for eighteen years. Mr. Collier cites Coach Terry Bowden’s allowance of supposedly undisciplined, and disloyal transfer student athletes as main reason for vacating tickets.
The University of North Alabama football program is now home to 49 transfer student athletes. 30 of the 49 transfers have transfered to UNA from Division 1 programs. There are 103 three players on the University’s roster, making transfers roughly 50 percent of the players.
Many students and members of the younger generation are excited about the number of transfers and the possibility of success that they may bring. The older generation however, may fear that there is a character and loyalty issue among the players.
“They [the transfer athletes] have no loyalty, no ties to the area or the University” says Collier, “They just come in to play a year or two, get what they want, and leave.”
What many may see as a loyalty issue can also be seen in Coach Bowden. Bowden applied for head coaching jobs at The University of Southern Florida and West Virginia University among many others. Collier believes that Bowden is only at The University of North Alabama to use the program as a stepping stone, rebuild his coaching prestige and move on to a job at a bigger school.
Collier also notes that the number of transfer athletes make it unfair for local recruits to play. “You have kids who grow up wanting to wear purple, they just get passed over for a transfer” UNA’s roster currently includes only five players from Lauderdale County.
One of those five players from Lauderdale County is Caleb Carbine, a freshman from Florence High School. Carbine takes a different stance on the issue than Collier.
“By the time camp is over, the best players are playing.” says Carbine “Whether its a big time D-1 transfer or a guy who just started his career here.”
Carbine also says that he sees know difference between UNA and a much bigger program like Auburn. Carbine’s point is reinforced by the fact that two major South Eastern Conference programs, Auburn and Ole Miss have starting quarterbacks that were released by Florida and Oregon. Many programs accept transfers with past troubles.
UNA being mentioned as a big-time program may be hard to accept for long time fans like Collier. “It may be worth it for a places like Auburn to take bad transfers and win, but not here” fumes Collier.
However, fans like Collier may have no choice in the matter of UNA being a big-time program with the University looking to move up a division and take on opponents like Oklahoma and Alabama.
Collier closed his remarks by saying “As an alumni and an 18-year season ticket holder, I’ve sat through many losing seasons. I’d rather us loose with character than win with bad players.”
Collier and Carbine’s opposing opinions could simply be written off as a difference of youth and age, but the results will be seen in the coming years in the form of on-field performance and off-field behavior.
Josh Bogus is a student at UNA majoring in sports management.
Friday, September 24, 2010
UNA Robbery encourages safety on campus
Campus Robbery
UNA Robbery encourages safety on campus
“By Sara Gipson”
Word Count: 430
On the early Tuesday morning of September 7th, around 1:30 AM three UNA students were robbed right outside the campus. The students were returning to their vehicle at the intersection of Hermitage Drive and Seminary Street when the 3 individuals approached them, one of them carrying a handgun. The suspects were driving a Chevy Lumina, and they stole the students’ wallets, cash, and cell phones. After the suspects fled the scene, they allegedly began texting acquaintances from the victim’s cell phones, threatening the acquaintances that if they did not bring them money they would kill the victims. One of the female acquaintances was Daylee Downs, a junior at UNA. Downs reported that they were instructed by who they believed to the victims to pick them up at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library. However when they arrived, they saw two black males in the parking lot and left the scene. “We knew something wasn’t right when we pulled up,” Downs reported. Police say a second robbery a second robbery occurred later on right off of Hermitage Drive that may be related to the one with the UNA students. Police say that after the incident, the victims contacted Florence Police immediately. Florence Police is in the process of issuing a warrant for first degree robbery, and intend on bring justice to the situation.
The details behind the robbery are still being investigated. “There’s a possibility of a drug deal gone bad,” said Officer Fleming of the Florence City Police Department. “I don’t know how much I can say about the issue but we are going to get to the bottom of it.” When asked about rumors of the robbery involving an UNA athlete Fleming reported that the department was looking into all options of who could be behind the robbery, but the department cannot clarify that the rumor is true. UNA public safety has issued several emails to all students reminding them to be cautious of their surroundings and making safety on campus a top priority. Even though public safety and Florence police force are making a team effort to prevent campus violence at the university, students cannot help but feel a little uncomfortable after hearing about the reported robberies. “It definitely makes you think twice when walking to class or home from the library,” said student Carson Richey, a sophomore here at the university. “The last place anyone wants to feel unsafe is at school.” The robbery has been a reality check for faculty and students at the university, and hopefully will encourage awareness about campus violence and safety to prevent future incidents.
Sara Gipson is a student at UNA majoring in Secondary Education Language Arts.
UNA Robbery encourages safety on campus
Campus Robbery
UNA Robbery encourages safety on campus
“By Sara Gipson”
Word Count: 430
On the early Tuesday morning of September 7th, around 1:30 AM three UNA students were robbed right outside the campus. The students were returning to their vehicle at the intersection of Hermitage Drive and Seminary Street when the 3 individuals approached them, one of them carrying a handgun. The suspects were driving a Chevy Lumina, and they stole the students’ wallets, cash, and cell phones. After the suspects fled the scene, they allegedly began texting acquaintances from the victim’s cell phones, threatening the acquaintances that if they did not bring them money they would kill the victims. One of the female acquaintances was Daylee Downs, a junior at UNA. Downs reported that they were instructed by who they believed to the victims to pick them up at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library. However when they arrived, they saw two black males in the parking lot and left the scene. “We knew something wasn’t right when we pulled up,” Downs reported. Police say a second robbery a second robbery occurred later on right off of Hermitage Drive that may be related to the one with the UNA students. Police say that after the incident, the victims contacted Florence Police immediately. Florence Police is in the process of issuing a warrant for first degree robbery, and intend on bring justice to the situation.
The details behind the robbery are still being investigated. “There’s a possibility of a drug deal gone bad,” said Officer Fleming of the Florence City Police Department. “I don’t know how much I can say about the issue but we are going to get to the bottom of it.” When asked about rumors of the robbery involving an UNA athlete Fleming reported that the department was looking into all options of who could be behind the robbery, but the department cannot clarify that the rumor is true. UNA public safety has issued several emails to all students reminding them to be cautious of their surroundings and making safety on campus a top priority. Even though public safety and Florence police force are making a team effort to prevent campus violence at the university, students cannot help but feel a little uncomfortable after hearing about the reported robberies. “It definitely makes you think twice when walking to class or home from the library,” said student Carson Richey, a sophomore here at the university. “The last place anyone wants to feel unsafe is at school.” The robbery has been a reality check for faculty and students at the university, and hopefully will encourage awareness about campus violence and safety to prevent future incidents.
Sara Gipson is a student at UNA majoring in Secondary Education Language Arts.
Facebook "Stalking Button"
Facebook is testing a new application that will allow people to follow their friends’ profiles even more closely than before. What do UNA students think about this new feature and what could it mean for social networking?
New Facebook “Stalking” Button
By Hannah Clemons
590 Words
Most people would follow an ex around in their day-to-day life without their awareness, considering stalking is illegal. However, traditional stalking now has a socially acceptable cousin- Facebook stalking.
“Facebook stalking” has become a popular pastime for many of the website’s 500 million users. It’s essentially what it sounds like, following a person in their day-to-day life through updates they make to their profile. Facebook stalking is a simple activity; all it requires is typing a name in the search bar. Facebook’s new application takes the process from simple to effortless.
According to CNN, Facebook has begun testing a new ‘stalker button’ allowing users to subscribe to profiles. So far the feature is only tested on a small percent of users. Mashable.com, a social networking news site, explains how it will work: underneath the user’s profile picture, there will be a link that reads ‘Subscribe to User’. This option will appear along with ‘Send a Message’ and other familiar options.
Once subscribed, automatic updates are received when the person being ‘stalked’ makes any changes. When anything is added, whether it is wall posts, pictures or video, the subscribed person will be alerted through a new icon in the notifications bar. It’s uncertain whether or not these updates will include comments and likes. Also, the question still exists as to whether non-friends will be allowed to subscribe. So what do UNA students think about the new ‘stalking’ feature?
Sydney Threet, a sophomore at UNA and a self-proclaimed ‘Facebook creeper’ finds the feature appealing. She has access to Facebook via her cell phone, but it could be improved.
“A lot of times, I miss funny stuff, because I am busy or in class. Phone messages only include stuff [that directly involves] me. I could quick-creep during class,” said Threet.
As far as privacy concerns go, Threet isn’t fazed.
“I think that if you put it on Facebook, and you don’t want someone creeping on you- don’t friend them,” She added.
For years, social networking users have been cautioned about the dangers of websites like Facebook. The amount of information included in an average profile can lead to disaster in the wrong hands. Everyone has heard at least one horror story- houses broken into after posts announcing a vacation out of town, people being refused a job after making unfortunate photo or blog posts, and cyber bullying.
Jessica Capers, a sophomore at UNA, feels the new feature is unnecessary.
“I think it is a tad bit over the top,” Capers commented. “Why on earth would you need to know where someone was and what they are doing every second?”
Despite the dark tales, Facebook remains one of the most popular websites online. Obviously, its not all bad. Facebook has helped reunite people, from long-lost high school friends to children separated by adoption or divorce. Every day, friends are able to chat, share photos and keep in touch with one another. Even here at UNA, Facebook aids in keeping the student body informed.
Anissa Graham, a professor at UNA, finds that the recent use of a Facebook page has helped her to better organize the English Club.
“It does help, particularly in publicizing events,” Graham said “It works to our advantage, by setting off a chain reaction. If one student sees the update, and decides to ‘like’ it, a friend will see that, and may become interested.”
The ‘stalking button’ is not the first of new features in social networking, and it will not be the last. It’s still uncertain as to when this application will be available for all users.
Hannah Clemons is a UNA Student
Facebook "Stalking Button"
Facebook is testing a new application that will allow people to follow their friends’ profiles even more closely than before. What do UNA students think about this new feature and what could it mean for social networking?
New Facebook “Stalking” Button
By Hannah Clemons
590 Words
Most people would follow an ex around in their day-to-day life without their awareness, considering stalking is illegal. However, traditional stalking now has a socially acceptable cousin- Facebook stalking.
“Facebook stalking” has become a popular pastime for many of the website’s 500 million users. It’s essentially what it sounds like, following a person in their day-to-day life through updates they make to their profile. Facebook stalking is a simple activity; all it requires is typing a name in the search bar. Facebook’s new application takes the process from simple to effortless.
According to CNN, Facebook has begun testing a new ‘stalker button’ allowing users to subscribe to profiles. So far the feature is only tested on a small percent of users. Mashable.com, a social networking news site, explains how it will work: underneath the user’s profile picture, there will be a link that reads ‘Subscribe to User’. This option will appear along with ‘Send a Message’ and other familiar options.
Once subscribed, automatic updates are received when the person being ‘stalked’ makes any changes. When anything is added, whether it is wall posts, pictures or video, the subscribed person will be alerted through a new icon in the notifications bar. It’s uncertain whether or not these updates will include comments and likes. Also, the question still exists as to whProxy-Connection: keep-alive
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Sydney Threet, a sophomore at UNA and a self-proclaimed ‘Facebook creeper’ finds the feature appealing. She has access to Facebook via her cell phone, but it could be improved.
“A lot of times, I miss funny stuff, because I am busy or in class. Phone messages only include stuff [that directly involves] me. I could quick-creep during class,” said Threet.
As far as privacy concerns go, Threet isn’t fazed.
“I think that if you put it on Facebook, and you don’t want someone creeping on you- don’t friend them,” She added.
For years, social networking users have been cautioned about the dangers of websites like Facebook. The amount of information included in an average profile can lead to disaster in the wrong hands. Everyone has heard at least one horror story- houses broken into after posts announcing a vacation out of town, people being refused a job after making unfortunate photo or blog posts, and cyber bullying.
Jessica Capers, a sophomore at UNA, feels the new feature is unnecessary.
“I think it is a tad bit over the top,” Capers commented. “Why on earth would you need to know where someone was and what they are doing every second?”
Despite the dark tales, Facebook remains one of the most popular websites online. Obviously, its not all bad. Facebook has helped reunite people, from long-lost high school friends to children separated by adoption or divorce. Every day, friends are able to chat, share photos and keep in touch with one another. Even here at UNA, Facebook aids in keeping the student body informed.
Anissa Graham, a professor at UNA, finds that the recent use of a Facebook page has helped her to better organize the English Club.
“It does help, particularly in publicizing events,” Graham said “It works to our advantage, by setting off a chain reaction. If one student sees the update, and decides to ‘like’ it, a friend will see that, and may become interested.”
The ‘stalking button’ is not the first of new features in social networking, and it will not be the last. It’s still uncertain as to when this application will be available for all users.
Hannah Clemons is a UNA Student
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Band as a Sport
Band as a sport- The Pride of Dixie Marching Band takes band to a new level as band camp begins with the band on one field and the football team next to them.
The Pride of Dixie Marching Band takes marching to a whole new level with the kick off of band camp, right beside the football team.
By Jessica McElvey
557 words
In many high schools, band is considered by non-band students to be easy and effortless. Band members experience much ridicule from fellow classmates, hearing things such as, “You’re a band geek,” or “Band isn’t a sport.” At the University of North Alabama, however, the Pride of Dixie Marching Band takes things up a few notches and puts band on a level compatible with sports.
Although band is not recognized as a sport, the effort put into a show by the Pride of Dixie Marching Band rivals the effort put into any other sport. College band requires high levels of concentration, it’s more than just walking around on a field. Marching and playing at the same time are not effortless. Andy Creasy of the trumpet line said, “When you can hold my trumpet at the exact height, march…in equal steps, at the correct speed, and play correctly, then you can call it effortless.”
The work that the members put in competes easily with those efforts of the UNA football team with remarkable results. The week before classes begin the Pride of Dixie marching band spends nine days at band camp, working from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The funny thing about band camp is that while the band marches and plays on one field, the football team is practicing on the field right next to them. The difference in the two activities is of course very wide, but they both take an extreme amount of work. The football team works out in weight room conditioning muscles, while the band works in the heat conditioning stomach muscles to help with playing. While the football team runs plays and practice passes, the band set formations and work on horn flashes. Both activities take the same amount of work, just in different forms.
During band camp band members work on how to hold instruments correctly, how to march in the correct style, and how to play in the correct style at the appropriate time. As the week moves along, it is time to put formations on the field. This is no easy task, with around two hundred and thirty, members knowing when and where each person is supposed to be. When that is done they work on sprucing up the show, adding certain steps and horn movements.
Once classes begin the POD officially practices everyday for either fifty minutes or an hour and fifteen minutes depending on the day. Unofficially, each section arrives at the practice field almost an hour beforehand to prepare for the intense practice ahead of them. During this time, each section will stretch, warm up by playing musical scales and work on any portion of the show that that specific sections needs improvement on. “It takes an incredible amount of work and discipline,” explains Callie Henderson of the clarinet section, “I think that’s what drives people to do it.”
When the band steps out onto the field each Saturday it is with the knowledge that they have worked extremely hard to put on a good show. While they may not be wearing shoulder pads and throwing a football around, they march rigid formations and push their bodies to limit playing instruments. Like all hard work, it pays off in the end result. “We practice just like everybody else,” Henderson says, “it’s just cooler when we show off.”
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