By John Limbaugh As students on campuses across the country continue to push for a more inclusive and open environment, one of the areas where students demand the most progress is gender-neutral restrooms. The LGBTQ+…
Letter from the editor: A bittersweet moment
By Harrison Neville I’ve never liked change. Once I feel comfortable with a situation, I would much rather it stay the same or change on my terms. I don’t want to have to move on,…
UM’s anagama kiln roars to life once again
By Madelyn Alexander After three years of dormancy, the anagama kiln at the University of Montevallo roared to life once again on April 12, 2022. This 40-foot-long, traditional Japanese wood-fired kiln is affectionately nicknamed “Fat…
Letter to the editor: I heart dark skies…
If you are like me, you enjoy springtime in the South. As I walk through our neighborhoods and parks during the day, flowers and birds brighten colorful corners of Earth I had not appreciated before…
Throwback album review: Bill Withers’ “Just As I…
By Nethan Crew “Just As I Am” is the debut studio album of American soul artist Bill Withers. It was released in May 1971 and features one of the most emotionally impactful songs of the…
Campus sustains damages from spring break tornado
By Cady Inabinett, News editor While students were away for spring break, a tornado struck campus on the evening of March 30—leaving structural damages around campus in its wake. The tornado was one of several…
Medders Family Farm Easter egg hunt
By Noah Wortham In celebration of the Easter holiday, an event was held on the Medders Family Farm in Montevallo on April 9. The festivities included two Easter egg hunts, food trucks and farm animals…
Meet the SGA candidates
By Cady Inabinett Montevallo’s SGA election season is underway, with candidates running for president, vice president, treasurer, senior class president and senatorial positions. There are no contested races for any of these positions. SGA presidential…