By Carter James, editor in chief Big budget films seem to be in a weird spot right now. You’re either trying to make a cinematic universe, start a franchise or click the reset button because you’re on life support. Since Disney bought 20th Century…
Former UM student makes directing debut
Up and coming director Luis Abe Jimenez poses on a Birmingham rooftop. Photo by Jaysen Michael On Oct. 20, former UM student and local independent film director Luis Abe Jimenez made his debut with his feature horror…
URGE leads abortion positive tour
Student representatives and regional coordinators pose with pro-choice props outside Farmer Hall. Photo by Donovan Cleckley On Sept. 20, the University of Montevallo Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE) chapter hosted an Abortion Positive Tour to raise awareness…
UM professor wins state chess championship
Varagona has been at UM for approximately six years, but is a lifelong chess player. Photo by Adam McCain The Alabama State Chess Championship came to a close this year with the University of Montevallo’s…
Visiting artist presents “New Work” at Bloch Hall…
Chan’s medium of choice for this collection was any sustainable material he could get his hands on. Photos by Lee Baker On Aug. 30, students, faculty and appreciators alike gathered in Bloch Hall to peruse…
Spoken word poetry fills Farmer Hall at UPC…
Falley uses spoken word as a form of activism. Photo by Jamie Browder Megan Falley is a native New Yorker, award winning feminist poet and author who began performing her poetry at coffee shops, bars…
Letter from your SGA President
Tori Irvin is a senior majoring in communication science and disorders. Photo by Alyssa Green Dear Montevallo Students, My name is Tori Irvin, and I am so excited to serve as your SGA President this…
Coming Out: From Closet to Closure
As expected, college students experience struggles, whether small or large, in terms of academics and extracurricular activities. For closeted LGBT college students, these everyday struggles stack upon one paralyzing and terrifying challenge: coming out of…