When UNA geography major and Arabic instructor Haitham Bait Bilal reflects on the mosque near ground zero debate that has stirred controversy across the nation, he is surprised by the amount of attention the issue has garnered. Bilal, who came to Alabama four years ago from Oman, an Arab country where Muslims make up 90 percent of the population, said the U.
Over the past year I have almost forgotten that I live in America, a country founded on the principles of freedom and equality. These principles have been redefined over the history of this nation, expanding legal protection and rights to minorities and women.
Even little Orphan Annie would agree that it's a "hard-knock life" for college students. To cover tuition, books and class fees, finding a job has become a rising trend among many students. At the University of North Alabama's annual part-time job fair on August 26, several students including Matt Denton attended in hopes of finding the perfect job that would cure their hunger pains.
Nico Irrgang is a foreign student athlete here at UNA and he is going into his second year as a member of the Lions' Golf Team. Nico was asked various questions about life abroad, his time here at UNA and about his sport, golf: Q: Where are you from? A: I am from Regensburg, which is in Bavaria, Germany.
As an observant, young reporter, I have ears that are consistently in tune with the conversations of my peers and instructors. One topic of conversation that seems to arise more times than not is the need for a Starbucks in Florence. Some people are simply baffled about the absence of one in our town, as if the cookie-cutter, corporate chain is a staple to every community in the U.
On Saturday, September 4th, The Art Hive will be hosting the Indian Summer Art and Music Festival in downtown Florence. Students who are already aware of the Festival are showing excitement. UNA student Jocelyn Ragoza said, "I'm really excited about it. I think it will enrich my life, as well as other students', by expanding the horizon on different art styles and music groups.
