By this point, it should come as no surprise that water in Alabama is in short supply. A long-lived drought is draining lakes, lowering well levels and even drying up springs.
With Spell Check and Grammar Check at their disposal and the Internet only a click away, today's students possess an arsenal of tools for crafting their essays and reports.
Some Jacksonville State University professors, however, are concerned that such tools may be breeding a lax attitude toward proofreading.
The clouds were dark, but spirits were bright. Excitement filled the air in Paul Snow Stadium during the Homecoming pep rally held Thursday evening, Oct. 18, despite the threat of rain and the absence of the traditional bonfire.
For many, the most exciting part of the evening was the Homecoming Queen crowning ceremony.
The Executive Committee of the Higher Education Partnership now includes two representatives from Jacksonville State University-Dr. Lori Owens and President Bill Meehan.
Owens, a JSU professor of political science, was elected chairperson in August at the STARS (Student Teams Advocacy for Realistic Solutions) Leadership and University Advocates Conference in Destin, Florida. Owens's name was presented along with a slate of other officers, which was then voted in by the faculty, staff, alumni and students present at the retreat.