Candidates flop initial debate, Biden pulls ahead

The first presidential debate took place Tuesday, Sept 29. Millions of voters were finally able to see Donald Trump in his first debate since taking office and compare the two nominees’ policies and personalities.   The debate…

Freshman Spotlight: Drew Roberts

Drew Roberts started running cross country and track when he was in fifth grade. His dad introduced him to running, and he hasn’t slowed down yet.    According to Roberts, cross country taught him how to…

No one should be denied their right to…

In the ratification of the Constitution, the control of elections was left to the states to decide. It led to unfair voting practices across the country; states only allowed white men who owned property to…

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Esports response to COVID-19

Photo by Anna Grace Askelson Amid the different responses made by the University of Montevallo, student-led and university sponsored organizations have been taking extra measures in handling the pandemic while also trying to balance involvement on campus.…

Gulf South Conference postpones fall 2020 season

Photo by Anna Grace Askelson. Earlier this month, the Gulf South Conference Board of Directors made the decision to postpone the fall semester competition. The sports that will be postponed until at least Jan. 1 are football,…

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UM Athletic Department’s response to COVID-19

Photo by Zoe Hall Sports are some of the most cherished activities in America. As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States, we are consistently reminded of the possibility of sports being suspended.   With…

How An Extra Year of Eligibility Affects Spring…

Jan. 21, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States. Feb. 19, first death reported in the United States. March 16, the University of Montevallo closes and spring break is extended. There are…