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.”
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 eProxy-Connection: keep-alive
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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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Chance McCullough Beat Assigment 1
STUDENT CLUB PLANS TO COMPETE—The University of North Alabama student organized soccer club is making arrangements for future inter-collegiate competitions.
Student Club Plans to Compete
By Chance McCullough
396 Words
The University of North Alabama Futbol Club will be looking for funding and more members as the club prepares for intercollegiate competitions.
UNA Futbol Club President Loic Dimithe has his sights set on expanding the club’s membership, arranging sponsorships and competing with other student organized soccer clubs throughout the state.
The club held an open invitational tournament last spring for student teams to compete and Dimithe is arranging more tournaments for this year.
“We want to expand to become anything that we can become…we want to compete at a competitive level and win,” Dimithe said.
The open invitational tournament held by the club last year brought in local teams as well as the University of Alabama in Huntsville soccer team. The club is making arrangements to compete with clubs such as the University of Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University.
Dimithe stated that the competition initiative is a slow process and he is trying to slowly build the club from the foundation up so that competing will be an easy transition. Advertising will begin in the next two weeks to encourage students to join the student organized club.
Dimithe said the club will be seeking funding from UNA student allocations and from local business owners. The first use for funding will be jerseys; soccer goals are needed but are too costly.
The club currently uses the Florence High School and North Florence soccer fields for games and practices. The club is currently working towards regularly scheduled time on the university’s artificial turf facility. “It is an excellent facility and it is convenient,” Dimithe said.
The club officially began as a student organization that sought to create an outlet for local and international male soccer players. Until the club was founded there was no outlet for soccer players above the age of 18 in the shoals area. The University of North Alabama has a women’s soccer team no men’s team. When asked if he would prefer this student club over an official university all male team, Dimithe stated that he did not have the time to play for a university team and that the student club is a social organization that is easier to work around his schedule.
The University of Alabama Futbol Club was chartered in the fall of last year.
Chance McCullough is a student at UNA majoring in professional writing.
Local band, Feeling Positive, in it for their love of music
BAND- Feeling Positive is a local band doing what they love.
Local band, Feeling Positive, in it for their love of music
By Sheena Perryman
412 Words
SHEFFIELD- The Shoals is home to an upcoming rock band, Feeling Positive.
Hannah Petree, the drummer of the band, describes Feeling Positive's music as “noisy rock 'n' roll from a group of kids that really appreciate music, dance parties and hanging out. We are a democracy.”
There are four people in the band, three boys and one girl, made up of guitar, bass, drums, and vocals..
The band recently finished recording their first album in Sheffield, Ala. It took almost six months to complete, but the band is proud of the outcome.
Feeling Positive has played in local bars and venues around town, such as the Smokehouse, JD's Bar and Grille, and the Black Owl. The favorite was the Old Town Tavern, which recently closed. They also have played out of town shows at The Nick in Birmingham, Ala., Voodoo Lounge, in Huntsville, Ala., and The Independent in Auburn, Ala.
They get a chance to play with other out of town bands, such as the indie rock band Times New Viking, from California.
“Our local music scene is very rich. You can't hang out at someone's house without someone picking up an instrument and entertaining. Everyone I know plays something,” said Petree.
The band are different ages and from different backgrounds. “We met through our love of music and going to shows,” said the bass player, Tyler Young.
They all have regular jobs and play shows on the weekends, and occasionally, some weeknights.
For the band, it is a very rewarding experience to play music. “For us it's a social outlet to see each other once a week and be creative. Being in a band is a good platform to spread your ideas,” Petree said.
Feeling Positive are in it for their passion for music. “We want to sell a few cds, make gas money, and break even. If we didn't do this, we wouldn't be doing anything,” said Young.
Interpret the name as you will. “The music we make is painful and misguided. Not always happy songs,” said Petree.
“What unifies us is the music and our interest. We happen to live in the strange place and are able to experience many different kinds of music,” said Petree.
Sheena Perryman is a student at UNA majoring in Radio-Television-Film.
Local band, Feeling Positive, in it for their love of music
By Sheena Perryman
412 Words
SHEFFIELD- The Shoals is home to an upcoming rock band, Feeling Positive.
Hannah Petree, the drummer of the band, describes Feeling Positive's music as “noisy rock 'n' roll from a group of kids that really appreciate music, dance parties and hanging out. We are a democracy.”
There are four people in the band, three boys and one girl, made up of guitar, bass, drums, and vocals..
The band recently finished recording their first album in Sheffield, Ala. It took almost six months to complete, but the band is proud of the outcome.
Feeling Positive has played in local bars and venues around town, such as the Smokehouse, JD's Bar and Grille, and the Black Owl. The favorite was the Old Town Tavern, which recently closed. They also have played out of town shows at The Nick in Birmingham, Ala., Voodoo Lounge, in Huntsville, Ala., and The Independent in Auburn, Ala.
They get a chance to play with other out of town bands, such as the indie rock band Times New Viking, from California.
“Our local music scene is very rich. You can't hang out at someone's house without someone picking up an instrument and entertaining. Everyone I know plays something,” said Petree.
The band are different ages and from different backgrounds. “We met through our love of music and going to shows,” said the bass player, Tyler Young.
They all have regular jobs and play shows on the weekends, and occasionally, some weeknights.
For the band, it is a very rewarding experience to play music. “For us it's a social outlet to see each other once a week and be creative. Being in a band is a good platform to spread your ideas,” Petree said.
Feeling Positive are in it for their passion for music. “We want to sell a few cds, make gas money, and break even. If we didn't do this, we wouldn't be doing anything,” said Young.
Interpret the name as you will. “The music we make is painful and misguided. Not always happy songs,” said Petree.
“What unifies us is the music and our interest. We happen to live in the strange place and are able to experience many different kinds of music,” said Petree.
Sheena Perryman is a student at UNA majoring in Radio-Television-Film.
Beat Assignment 1 Courtney Gresham
AUXILIARY POINT OF VIEW- the feeling towards football games from the viewpoint of current college auxiliary member Lacey Smith and how it is different from the high school experience.
Gresham
The world of difference between the college experience and the high school experience
By Courtney Gresham
442 Words
FLORENCE- She can feel her heart beating as Lacey Smith takes the field at last week’s football game against Southern Arkansas.
The rush of adrenaline, the butterflies in the stomach, and the sounds of screaming fans is the feeling Lacey Smith get when she enters the field for half time performances at Braly Stadium in Florence, Alabama.
Lacey Smith is a member of the University of North Alabama color guard. She has been a member for two years, and was a member of Lexington High School’s color guard for five years. Needless to say she has a lot of experience with the emotions that come along with being on the auxiliary portion of a football game.
The auxiliary is the visual aspect of a football game’s half time show. They are the ones that keep the crowd visually entertained while the teams are in the locker rooms. They keep the crowd fired up, but how does the auxiliary feel as they take the field each game?
Lacey Smith describes the feeling as “a rush of excitement and a not knowing what will happen. There is always that chance that something will go wrong. A gush of wind or even just a tiny slip up can throw a person off”.
When asked how the college auxiliary experience is different than the high school experience Lacey responded, “the high school experience did not require as much practice, but it did not come with the same thrill and reward”. According to Mrs. Smith the college auxiliary life requires hours of determined dedication. Without this it would be impossible for them to come together and perform as well as they do.
Lacey Smith was captain of her color guard team in high school. When asked if it was difficult to transition from captain back to a new member she said, “no it wasn’t because I know that it is a different world in the college level, so I had to start fresh”.
Mrs. Smith says that it is so much fun being part of the auxiliary at the University of North Alabama, and that she has made so many new memories and friends. She said that she would suggest it to any that are or are thinking about joining the college auxiliary.
Her only advice to those thinking about making the transition from high school to college level is “to try and up your range of possibilities”. Lacey Smith said that she was not able to use rifle at her high school, so that made it harder for her when she came to UNA. However she quickly adjusted to the change, and has loved the experience ever since.
She cannot wait until the next time she gets to walk out on to that one hundred yard stage.
Courtney Gresham is a student of UNA.
Gresham
The world of difference between the college experience and the high school experience
By Courtney Gresham
442 Words
FLORENCE- She can feel her heart beating as Lacey Smith takes the field at last week’s football game against Southern Arkansas.
The rush of adrenaline, the butterflies in the stomach, and the sounds of screaming fans is the feeling Lacey Smith get when she enters the field for half time performances at Braly Stadium in Florence, Alabama.
Lacey Smith is a member of the University of North Alabama color guard. She has been a member for two years, and was a member of Lexington High School’s color guard for five years. Needless to say she has a lot of experience with the emotions that come along with being on the auxiliary portion of a football game.
The auxiliary is the visual aspect of a football game’s half time show. They are the ones that keep the crowd visually entertained while the teams are in the locker rooms. They keep the crowd fired up, but how does the auxiliary feel as they take the field each game?
Lacey Smith describes the feeling as “a rush of excitement and a not knowing what will happen. There is always that chance that something will go wrong. A gush of wind or even just a tiny slip up can throw a person off”.
When asked how the college auxiliary experience is different than the high school experience Lacey responded, “the high school experience did not require as much practice, but it did not come with the same thrill and reward”. According to Mrs. Smith the college auxiliary life requires hours of determined dedication. Without this it would be impossible for them to come together and perform as well as they do.
Lacey Smith was captain of her color guard team in high school. When asked if it was difficult to transition from captain back to a new member she said, “no it wasn’t because I know that it is a different world in the college level, so I had to start fresh”.
Mrs. Smith says that it is so much fun being part of the auxiliary at the University of North Alabama, and that she has made so many new memories and friends. She said that she would suggest it to any that are or are thinking about joining the college auxiliary.
Her only advice to those thinking about making the transition from high school to college level is “to try and up your range of possibilities”. Lacey Smith said that she was not able to use rifle at her high school, so that made it harder for her when she came to UNA. However she quickly adjusted to the change, and has loved the experience ever since.
She cannot wait until the next time she gets to walk out on to that one hundred yard stage.
Courtney Gresham is a student of UNA.
Allison Stark's 1st Story
MUSIC IN THE SHOALS – Fame Studios was the place to record music a few decades ago. What happened?
Has the music died?
By Allison Stark
401 Words
FLORENCE – Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals was a leading place to record music in the 1970s. Where did all the star power go? Why is Lady Gaga or T.I. not vying for a spot to record? The answer is not money, but style.
“No one wants to go to Muscle Shoals, Alabama to record music when Atlanta and Nashville are relatively close by,” said Dillon Green, a sophomore at UNA.
Even though Fame’s popularity has declined in recent years, the talent in the studio is phenomenal.
“Fame is notorious for producing demos of master quality, said Chelsea Carroll, an entertainment industry management major.
In the past, the likes of Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, as well as Donny Osmond have recorded at Fame. The singers were brought in by different producers from various record labels including Atlantic Records.
According to Paul Ennis, a local musician, the idea of Fame Studios began in the late 1950s. “It was first located above a drug store in Florence. Then, in the early 1960s it was moved to an old tobacco warehouse,” he said.
What is happening at Fame Studios today? Fame Studios was not available for questions; however, the website explains reality television show Nashville Star winner Angela Hacker is set to record there very soon. She is quoted there as saying the Muscle Shoals Sound has greatly influenced her sound. According to Green, the Black Keys recently recorded part of their album with Danger Mouse at Fame.
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio is a second recording studio in the Shoals area. Most notable artists who have recorded there include Bob Seger, the Rolling Stones, as well as Paul Simon. The studio was formed when a group known as the Swampers decided to branch off from Fame and begin their own studio. This is where the famous line “Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers, and they’ve been known for a song or two,” from Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” comes from.
What does the future hold for these studios? Carroll said, “I believe the studios will continue to prosper if a few big names come through every once in a while as they do now. It would be great though if an even bigger interest could be found.”
The Shoals will always be known for its contributions to the music industry. In the future, hopefully Fame and Muscle Shoals Sound will continue prosper and maybe even grow.
Oil Spill Effects Exaggerated? -HBlack
ENVIROMENTALISTS EXAGGERATED OIL SPILL EFFECTS
OIL SPILL EFFECTS EXAGGERATED?
By: Hali Black
Word Count: 468
Everyone, including BP Representative Tony Hayward, has described the Deepwater Horizon oil spill as an “environmental catastrophe”, according to TIME magazine. Only one voice stands out against the mass of grievers, anti-environmentalist Rush Limbaugh. Limbaugh argues that the effects of “the leak” are being wildly exaggerated and maintains that the environment has been mostly unaffected.
OIL SPILL EFFECTS EXAGGERATED?
By: Hali Black
Word Count: 468
Everyone, including BP Representative Tony Hayward, has described the Deepwater Horizon oil spill as an “environmental catastrophe”, according to TIME magazine. Only one voice stands out against the mass of grievers, anti-environmentalist Rush Limbaugh. Limbaugh argues that the effects of “the leak” are being wildly exaggerated and maintains that the environment has been mostly unaffected.
The incident began on April 20, 2010 after a Deepwater Horizon rig explosion. The New York Times reports that crude oil began spilling into the ocean at an alarming rate of about 62,000 barrels per day. Finally coming to a halt on September 19, the relief process was completed. Though no oil has escaped since, the estimated 206 gallons of oil that has flowed into the ocean over the last three months must be taken into account.
So, what constitutes an environmental catastrophe? Scientists are now conducting specimen and water tests in order to measure the area affected and calculate the magnitude of the spill. Most scientists and environmentalists agree that this has been the largest accidental marine oil spill in history. Also, the L.A. Times reports that the federal government maintains that about 110 miles of shoreline are or have been experiencing “moderate to heavy oil impacts.” Limbaugh disagrees.
Most Alabama shoreline residents, when asked if they agreed with Limbaugh’s opinion of the oil spill, were shocked and outraged. “You’ve gotta be kidding me,” said local shrimper and business owner, Billy Cook. After a summer long ban, Alabama waters have only recently re-opened for fishing. This layoff along with a diminished demand due to scared tourists has caused local fishermen to suffer. “There has hardly even been a season,” Cook said.
Other Alabama shoreline locals have also suffered the consequences of the oil spill. Restaurants and hotels continue to remain empty despite it being the peak season for tourism. Business owners have shops full of merchandise sitting on shelves gathering dust. “We’ve had to lay off most of our summer help,” said the manager of Surf Style, a store often frequented by tourists, specializing in swimwear, beach gear and souvenirs in Gulf Shores, AL. With less and less vacationers coming to the area, and even fewer daring to venture onto the beaches, there’s no market for beach gear.
Local residents freely expressed their opinions on the effects of the oil spill. Once again, their opinions differed from Limbaugh’s views. Judy Tucker, local resident and retiree of Orange Beach, AL, said that the effects of the oil spill were “devastating”. When asked if she thought the media had over dramatized the spill, Mrs. Tucker said, “No, it [the spill] is as bad if not worse than they [the media] says it is.” She also said that she thinks the media has “lost interest” in the spill, even though the cleanup is still ongoing.
Hali Black is a student at UNA majoring in English.
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