By Skye Anderson, Lifestyles editor Throughout the spring semester, members of the University of Montevallo’s chapter of the Broadcast Education Association, BEA, have been developing a surrealist murder mystery about a detective. The short film “Dreams of Murder” follows detective…
The fall off and rebirth of the Alabamian
By Nethan Crew, Minister of truth Carter James, the now former editor-in-chief of this fine paper, has been removed from his position due to his being emotionally unavailable and losing every brain cell he has at 10…
Gold Side meets a Grimm fate
By Nethan Crew, Managing editor of production Gold Side’s 2026 production, “Cloaked in Red,” opens with the number “Who’s Afraid?” whichpaints the picture of what is to come. Flowing immediately into “Hunter’s Creed,” the village…
The History of College Night
By Nethan Crew, Managing editor of production College Night is often attributed as the “oldest homecoming tradition of its kind.” The tradition started in 1919 as college “stunts” between the classes in the metaphorical infancy of Alabama…
A letter on hope
By Nethan Crew, Managing editor of production. In the current version of our lived experience, I sometimes find it extremely difficult to think hopefully. Between doomscrolling Twitter, seeing headlines and news when I don't even intend on…
Spectrum Panel strikes a chord
By Nethan Crew, Managing editor of production [NOTICE: All identities outside of Meagan Nelson, Spectrum President, were kept hidden for safety] Spectrum hosted a panel titled “Beyond Coming Out: Discussing Queer Adulthood and Lived Experiences with Guest…
68th Annual Grammy Awards Nominees Announced
By Nethan Crew, Managing editor of content On Nov. 7, the Recording Academy announced their nominees for the Grammys via a livestream event on the Grammy’s website and over YouTube. Topping the list of nominees, are Kendrick Lamar…
Down the Rabbit Hole: An “Alice By Heart” Review
By Nethan Crew, Managing editor of production Last semester, the University of Montevallo theatre department announced its 2025-2026 season, including 4 shows. One of which was “Alice by Heart,” a retelling of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s…









