Opinion: Equality threatens oppression

In high school, I remember losing the will to continue living, wishing for death, not because I knew that I liked men, but because I knew how I would be treated for liking them. Every…

Panelists and moderator

Montevallo divided over NDO

The four panelists (pictured above) sought to address the issues of protecting conscience and government intervention. Photo by Jamie Haas On Thursday, Jan. 11, conversation regarding the City of Montevallo’s proposed Non-Discrimination Ordinance continued at…

Social media giants testify before Congress

On Nov. 1, Facebook, Twitter and Google testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina opened the hearing positively towards the companies, praising them for their…

Pat Scales leads ribbon cutting

Pat Scales special collection opened to public

Pat Scales leads the ribbon cutting for her special collection in Carmichael Library. Photo by Savannah Barton Pat Scales was honored Thursday, Oct. 12, with the dedication and ribbon cutting of the Pat Scales Special…

Montevallo inclusivity forum prompts community discussion

On Thursday, Sept. 28, UMOM was host to a night of open community discussion. Students, UM faculty and Montevallo locals alike attended the Montevallo Community Inclusivity Forum to discuss the possibility of the city enacting…

Review: “IT” is a hit

Topping the box office for the second week in a row, the movie “It” has already been confirmed as the highest grossing September release ever. During a year full of remakes and sequels, “It” seems…

metal sculptures

Changing shape: UM welcomes new art professor

Wood, broken reflectors and metal castings are not uncommon materials for Tanner Young's sculptures. Some people see art in music, others through a camera lens or in a pallet of paint. For Tanner Young, art…