By Daniel Sanders Madalynn Hughes is a freshman Elementary Education major here at the University of Montevallo. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana and moved to Lakeview, Alabama three years ago. One of Hughes’ reasons…
Student finds crook in anagama kiln
Amy George holds the crook near this year's hiding place, the anagama kiln. Courtesy of Amy George. Every Founders’ week, University students set out on a clue-filled hunt for a wooden walking stick, or Crook.…
UM celebrates 119th Founders’ Day
Current University seniors will have the chance to don their graduation robes for the first time at the 119th Founders' Day Ceremony. Photo by Donnie Bennet for The Alabamian. A large group of students sits…
UM police chief talks police brutality, all lives…
For many police officers, an already dangerous job feels even more threatening. The aftermath of the 2014 Ferguson shootings and the subsequent Black Lives Matter movement lead to some protesters chanting for the murder of…
No one’s laughing: Local journalists respond to Charlie…
A drawing of the Prophet Muhammad, similar to those which led to the Charlie Hebdo Massacre, responds to the violence against the satirical magazine. Photo credits: Actualitte Cartoon portrayals of the Prophet Muhammad led to…
Halloween costumes made easy
Every year, it sneaks up on us. No, no, not midterms. It’s something far scarier… Halloween. Many people plan their costumes weeks, even months, in advance, but if we’re all honest with ourselves, no…
5 Halloween movies that give a sweet, nostalgic…
Cosplayers portray the Sanderson Sisters of "Hocus Pocus" fame. Photo courtesy of Ealasaid. 5. “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” …
Fal-Con’s first flight
Several convention attendees participate in Fal-Con's costume contest. Photo by Jane Goodman. An infamous belly dancer, random jokes about snakes, flashibg cameras at outrageous costumes. No, not an ordinary day in Montevallo, but an extraordinary…