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New year, new learning management system

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Many students noticed something different at the beginning of this semester. Some may find it hard to use and others see it as a better, smoother system. Angel beat out Blackboard as UNA's Learning Management System (LMS). What exactly brought about the change? How was the decision made? Has the change been smooth? Coordinator of Academic Technology John McGee was able to provide some insight on the reasoning behind the change and why he thinks it will be a successful step in making UNA a better learning institution.

Obama approves larger Pell Grants

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

One of the things included in President Obama's budget blueprint is an expansion of the Pell Grant program to nearly $35 billion in aid for next year.

That would amount an increase of over 92 percent for the educational federal grant program since the President was inaugurated.

Alabama PACT program in trouble

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Alabama PACT (Prepaid Affordable College Tuition) program is gaining national attention as a $345 million deficit puts 45,000 PACT participants in jeopardy.

PACT was founded in 1990 when Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom Jr. and then-State Treasurer George Wallace Jr.

Scale Back Alabama makes its way to UNA

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The annual event that drives people from all over the state of Alabama to lose weight is back in action this week.

The fourth annual Scale Back Alabama held weigh-ins from Jan. 23-29.

The goal of Scale Back Alabama is to make weight loss fun and competitive.

Smiling for United Way

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Every year UNA's fraternities, sororities and other student organizations join together for Step Sing, not only to have fun and entertain, but also to help the Shoals community by donating all of the show's profits to United Way. United Way is made up of 1,300 local organizations around the U.

Publix, Whole Foods is heaven

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Obviously going green is nothing new in American society and has slowly been creeping its way into mainstream America since the 1970s. In the last few years however, the green revolution has picked up speed and gained momentum. Now in most major cities you see soccer moms in Wal-Mart lugging their designer canvas grocery totes and now, we even have eco-friendly, all organic competitions to Wal-Mart, Whole Foods and Trader Joes.

What will they think of next?

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On January 28, Apple front man Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad. The device was intended to bridge the gap between the world's beloved iPhone and notebook computers. There is a hot debate over how much the iPad has lived up to the hype. It doesn't have USB ports and doesn't support Flash.

PS3 exclusive MAG takes first-person shooters to a new level

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

(review)

Welcome to the future. The year is 2026 and in a post WW3 environment the world's military control is in the hands of three Private Military Corporations.

Enlist and join Raven, Valor or S.V.E.R. and put your skills to work in battles that actually matter.

Super Bowl XLIV could be an instant classic

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's the most wonderful time of the year for sports fans. Feb. 7 will pit a classic showdown of the No. 1 team from the AFC against the No. 1 team from the NFC. Super Bowl XLIV should follow the trend of the past two years, proving to be an intense and entertaining game.

Lambuth Eagles beat both UNA basketball teams

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Both the men and women's basketball teams made a short trip north to Jackson, Tenn. to face the Lambuth Eagles last Thursday night.

UNA had significant struggles in the second half and score droughts for six and seven minutes.

LU, from the Mid-South Conference, took advantage of the men's poor shooting in the second half and held consistent strong defensive pressure throughout the entire match.

Replacement players lead AFC to victory

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Matt Schaub threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns in the 2010 National Football League Pro Bowl game Sunday as the American Football Conference beat the National Football Conference 41-34 in Miami, Fla.

Schaub, who was not originally selected to play in the all-star game, found Houston Texans teammate Andre Johnson and Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall in the end zone in the first quarter to help him earn the most valuable player honor.