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…
This day in history: March 23, 2018
On March 23, 1775, at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, Patrick Henry delivered an impassioned speech to the Second Virginia Convention, famously ending with the words, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” Then…
Coming Out: From Closet to Closure
As expected, college students experience struggles, whether small or large, in terms of academics and extracurricular activities. For closeted LGBT college students, these everyday struggles stack upon one paralyzing and terrifying challenge: coming out of…
Review: Rapture, Blister, Burn met with lukewarm reception
The cast of “Rapture, Blister, Burn” poses post show. Photo courtesy of University Relations Theatergoers on the weekend of Feb. 22 saw the Chi Box theater transformed into a close and intimate backdrop for the…
Review: Kai’s Koffee House
The Bama Brûlée is just one of a variety of lattes, mochas and other drinks one can order at Kai’s Koffee House. Ever since the tragic closing of Eclipse, the city of Montevallo has been…
Alumnus profile: Jeremy Black
Above is an artistic close up of photographer Jeremy Black. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Black. Scrolling through Facebook over the past week, there’s one story almost every UM student has likely seen at least once:…
UM athlete starts game on a high note
Audiss (pictured above) is a member of UM’s cross country and track teams. Photo by JoJo Markel The University of Montevallo women’s lacrosse team delivered a decisive victory over Brenau College Saturday afternoon, with a…
Daniel Franzese elicits laughs, provokes thought
14 years following the release of cult favorite film “Mean Girls,” actor Daniel Franzese, who played the effervescent Damian, has undertaken the task of creating an original stand-up special. It was this endeavor that brought…