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…
Opinion: Shut up and report the news
I want to start by saying that I am a Democrat; I’ve volunteered for Democratic campaigns, I am the vocal millennial that the Republican Party hates. That doesn’t, however, change the fact that a Fox…
13 indicted in Russian meddling investigation
Robert Mueller looks on during a news conference in the rose garden of the White House on June 21, 2013, in Washington D.C. Photo by Oliver Doulery A Grand Jury recently handed down an indictment…
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…
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 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…