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…
Dressing up with Montevallo Cosplay Association
A UMCA member stitches together a piece to bring their cosplay to life. Photo by Jane Goodman for the Alabamian. The University of Montevallo Cosplay Association (UMCA) is beginning its first semester on campus. The…
UM blood drive a positive experience
Students give back by having their blood taken and donated to help save lives for the American Red Cross. Photo by Dylan Dagnan for The Alabamian. The second floor of Farmer Hall was consistently crowded…
Two professors killed at Delta State
The Delta State shooting differs from most campus shootings, in that the victim and shooter were both faculty. Photo by Donnie Bennett for The Alabamian. History professor Dr. Ethan Schmidt was found dead in his…
Falcons soar in post-season but come up short…
The Montevallo men’s basketball team’s season ended March 17 with a loss to Mount Olive, the number four seed in the Southeast NCAA Division II Tournament. Although the season did not end in UM’s favor,…
FCC moves to regulate internet services under net…
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler makes a statement during the FCC vote on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, in Washington, D.C. Photo by Brian Cohn/Zuma Press/TNS. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established a new order…
Marijuana legalization extends across country
Lawmakers have legalized the use of recreational marijuana in Alaska and the District of Columbia (D.C.) According to Pew Research, the bill passed ballot measures in the 2014 elections and came into effect for Alaska…
Kingdom of Ice-olation
The Sólfar, or Sun Voyager, statue in Reykjavik Harbor. What do you call a polar bear in Iceland? Very lost. (Because—sorry to disappoint all those who were banking on me wrestling one—there are no polar…