By Skye Anderson, Lifestyles editor Throughout the spring semester, members of the University of Montevallo’s chapter of the Broadcast Education Association, BEA, have been developing a surrealist murder mystery about a detective. The short film “Dreams of Murder” follows detective…
Freddie Falcon, please return my calls
By the Yearning Writer Dear Freddie Poo, It’s really not funny anymore, Freddie. I shouldn’t have to air out our affairs in the newspaper like this just for you to acknowledge me. I’m risking everything — my job, my reputation, my dignity. I’m mortified. I know I’m not blameless here, Freddie. I…
STD rates skyrocket at UM after Yak Match…
By John Wart Yik Yak’s recent “Yak Match” event has led to Montevallo’s student body reporting rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases. For years, students have used the social media app Yik Yak to anonymously discuss…
Kami-Con, an Alabama epicenter of Japanese Culture
By Sadie Currie For 72 hours every year, the East Wing of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) comes to life in the world of anime, gaming, and pop culture. Known as Kami-Con, the convention pools fans from across…
Letter to the Editor: Residence Hall Hell
Housing at the University of Montevallo is often at the top of the list of student complaints. When it comes to visitation hours, the current policy is 10 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and until…
Judges’ comments for Gold Side
Judge 1: I have to first begin by saying to both teams how incredibly impressed I am at what you were able to accomplish. You all channeled your talents, interests, skills, commitment, and spirit into…
Judges comments for Purple Side
Judge 1: I have to first begin by saying to both teams how incredibly impressed I am at what you were able to accomplish. You all channeled your talents, interests, skills, commitment, and spirit into…








