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…
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…
Artist Talk and Reception Held for “A Ribbon…
By Wesley Walter Bloch Hall’s featured show for January and February “A Ribbon of Quicksilver, Art and the Environment of the Kankakee River” provided artistic explorations of the human impact and manipulation of Illinois’s Kankakee…
Ukrainian band Drudkh releases music video in protest
By Noah Wortham Ukrainian black metal band, Drudkh, has released a new single early alongside a video in protest of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Their official Bandcamp page details that “DRUDKH has always shown…
UPC hosts Homage Exhibit
by Harrison Neville In honor of Black History month, members of the University of Montevallo community had the opportunity to stop by the Homage Exhibit in Anna Irvin Dining Hall’s event room, and see a…
James Spann visits UM
By Lucy Frost-Helms You may recognize him from his colorful suspenders, enthusiastic attitude or for simply being on your weather channel. This past Monday, Feb. 28, famous Alabama weatherman, James Spann, visited the University of…
The racially divided history of the CCC in…
By Lily McCormick Alabama’s state parks are a large sense of pride for many residents of the state. Their beauty and conservation of nature bring visitors to the parks year after year. However, their history…
Album review: Saba’s Few Good Things
By Nethan Crew Tahj Malik Chandler, better known by his stage name, Saba, is a 27-year-old rapper and producer from Chicago’s Westside. On Feb. 4, Saba released “Few Good Things,” his first full release album…