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…
Tapping out on a historic season
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor The Falcon wrestling team has been making all kinds of history in their first year of competition. They’re the first Division II wrestling program in the state of Alabama, have…
Born to be a Falcon
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor The Falcons women’s basketball team has had its share of elite talent on the court, but superstar freshman Cali Smallwood is different. The Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year…
Throwing far, jumping high
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor Competing at a high level is a major reason student athletes choose to attend the University of Montevallo, and two members of the women’s track and field team have been…
How in the world did you get to…
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor With 24 NCAA Division II athletic teams and more than 500 student athletes, it’s no secret that Montevallo’s campus is home to some elite talent. Athletes come to the bricks…
Remembering Barrett Dempsey
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor Bright candlelight filled Central State Bank Arena as Falcon athletes gathered on Feb. 13 to honor the memory of Barrett Dempsey, who was a member of the University’s wrestling team. …
Old Gym, new face
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor With the summer departure of Montevallo’s first-ever strength and conditioning coach, Brad Bowen, the University’s athletic department had to work fast. Who would replace someone who had made an impact…
Wrestling with history
By Sarah Turner, Sports editor It’s hard to deny the growth of the University of Montevallo’s athletic department over the last few years. Since 2020, Montevallo has seen the addition of four new programs, including…