By Sarah Turner, Sports editor As the weather begins to change, it’s time to shift our attention to Montevallo’s spring sports. Several key athletes will once again suit up in the purple and gold, with high expectations stretching from…
Women’s Soccer Preview
Members of UM's women's soccer team fighting for the ball against Spring Hill. Photo by Kat Bell. The strong returning core of the women’s soccer team will be complemented by 10 incoming freshmen players. The team, young in comparison…
Literature old and new for women’s liberation
Women around the world have contributed immensely to culture in terms of art, literature and music. Yet, in spite of their creative labor, women often remain overlooked as artists, authors and composers in their own right. As…
Local chocolate chip cookie showdown
Five cookie options were presented to our writers, but only one would be deemed the best. Photo by Waid Jones When confronted with purchasing decisions consumers always want to know they are getting the most out…
Black Art Expo showcases student art
This piece by Gunnerson was titled, "Adorn." Photo by Janavian Young “To me, sharing Black art means shining a light on how dope our Blackness really is: how misunderstood, how beautiful, how strong and courageous, and…
Gold Side scores and comments
The 2019 Gold Victory cast strikes a pose at the end of opening number, "Welcome to Mayfield." Photo by Kat Bell Judge 1 Judge 1 is a New York City based choreographer, director, and teacher. Judge…
Purple Side scores and comments
The Purple Victory cast points and gasps in shock during opening number "What's Going on Tonight?" Photo by Kat Bell *Correction: Total points possible is 636, not 634. Judge 1 Judge 1 is a New York…
UM professor of 10,000 students plans on retirement
69-year-old McMinn intends to remain in the area following his retirement, but not without first embarking on a European river cruise with his wife in the spring. Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications. July…