Frank Ocean announces first album in 10 years 

By Skye Anderson, Lifestyles editor On March 30, singer Frank Ocean shook the music world by announcing his highly anticipated third album 10 years after the release of his latest album “Blonde.”  “After many delays, I’m proud to say it’s finally…

College Night players forced to be drafted in…

By Carter James, Former Editor in chief and Madison Smith, Managing editor of content  After much debate of contesting the College Night results, the University of Montevallo has decided to settle the matter by enlisting both purple and gold side into the…

Introducing… Red Side! 

By Carter James, Editor in chief   Boy, the game is just beginning. The 2026-2027 College Night season will see a major changeup: the addition of a new side.   After the numerous controversies from last year's season, the College Night committee…

2026 Oscar Predictions have me in a frenzy 

By Carter James, Editor in chief   It’s my favorite time of the year, award season. The one time of the year where I can feel like a sports fan during playoff season.  2025 has been a great year for film and…

We Are Not a Woke Mob 

By Carter James, Editor in chief I’ve walked on the bricks of The University of Montevallo for the past four years. Some of my best days and worst days have been spent at this institution. No matter how much this school…

Rep. Terri Sewell talks with MADE Students about the…

By Carter James, Editor in chief   Rep. Terri Sewell, of Alabama’s 7th congressional district, met with students from Minorities Achieving Dreams of Excellence (MADE) to talk about the importance of upholding diversity on college campuses.   Students had the opportunity to ask…

Purple 2026

Purples score an original win

By Carter James, Editor in chief The lights come down. The curtain opens. The house lights come back on?  A mime peeps out from the left curtain with a box. They stand atop the box. The mime mimes for a moment…