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Healthy fast food: does it live up to hype?

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Your hunger pangs start aching, your mouth starts to salivate and you say, "I'll have a number two," before the drive-thru worker even asks for your order. Each year, Americans spend more money on fast food than they do on higher education. Nutritionists may recommend eating fast food only once a month, but one in four Americans eat it at least once a day.

Carpe diem, spring 2010 graduates

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As a senior, you have counted the days until college graduation, waited tirelessly to finish those last exams and have dreamed about your future with a sense of optimism. As your college career comes to a end, you may feel apprehensive and excited at the notion that you will soon be entering the real world.

2010 summer theater program

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The UNA Summer Theater Program is a six-week project that enables students to work closely with theater professionals and gain experience in all aspects of theater. The program runs from June 7 to July 18. It consists of workshops, rehearsals and three productions.

A Day in the Life: football trainer Seth Gautney

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Football is perhaps the most popular sport at UNA. Many people work behind the scenes to make UNA's team what it is. UNA student Seth Gautney, an exercise science major, serves as the athletic trainer for UNA's football team.

Gautney's job is, in his own words, "to take care of the athletes.

Freshman fifteen, try freshman twenty-nine

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

It is a common myth for college students to gain weight, which is sometimes called the "Freshman 15," when they enter college. For some students, the weight sneaks up on them, as with Crystal Carver. Others take matters into their own hands as Carolyn Thomas did.

UNA alumnus shoots for TV pilot

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Daryl Crittenden is just a normal, southern guy living out his dreams in Los Angeles, and that is what he would like to convey to his potential audience.

"L.A. is a strange and unique place," said Crittenden, a UNA alumnus. "I'm just a dude with two dogs walking through the neighborhood not really caring.

Earth Day concert celebrates 40 years

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The University of North Alabama student chapter and Wilson Dam local section of the American Chemical Society hosted a free concert, Chemists Rock Earth Day 2010, at the UNA Amphitheatre on April 22.

Bands playing included The Midnighters, Matt Roy and Friends, Otis Maley and the Electric Soul Kitchen and D and D unplugged.

Summer road trips for all budgets and preferences

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Feeling down because all of your friends are going away this summer and you have yet to make plans?

Don't fret just yet. Although Florence isn't the hottest vacation spot, there are numerous destinations within "road trip" distance. Whether you're on a $50 budget or money's not a problem, there's a place waiting for you this summer.

Lions steal two of three from rival UAH

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Lions baseball team won two games in a three-game series against the rival University of Alabama-Huntsville Chargers squad this past weekend, dropping game one 25-3 on Saturday. The Lions took both games two and three in a doubleheader Sunday, winning game two 10-5 and game three 6-5.

Sweep clinches GSC berth for Lady Lions

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The UNA softball team's dream of postseason play was realized Sunday when the Lions swept West Georgia and captured the coveted fourth spot in the GSC East Division.

The Lions (27-26, 12-13), who were tied at 10 conference wins with West Alabama, will play in the GSC Tournament Apr.

Huntsville Havoc brings home first President's Cup

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In what was described as an "unbelievable" game by Huntsville Havoc Coach Randy? Murphy, the Havoc claimed the title and the President's Cup in the final playoff? game on Apr. 17.

There were seven teams at the beginning of the 2009-2010 hockey season.?After the regular season ended, the Mississippi Surge claimed the regular season ?championship.

Sports staff talks Athlete of the Year, expectations for UNA sports next year

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Flor-Ala sports staff regretfully announces the close of a great year for UNA sports. The sports staff would like to leave our readers with our thoughts on writing for the Flor-Ala, our vote for the Athlete of the Year and who had the best NFL Draft. (Opinion)

What was your favorite moment from the 09-10 UNA sports year?

Melton: Being on the field for Terry Bowden's first entrance at UNA.