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…
UM gathers (and travels) for eclipse
By Cady Inabinett, Editor in chief Students, faculty and staff members and Montevallo community members gathered on Farmer Hall’s patio on April 8 to catch a glimpse of a solar eclipse passing over North America. …
Love and loss in ‘Eurydice’
By M.K. Bryant, News editor The University of Montevallo Department of Theatre’s production of Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice,” directed by Dr. Bart Pitchford, ran from March 7- March 10 in the DiscoverShelby Theater in the Alan…
‘Dune Pt. 2’ proves why we’re in a…
By Carter James I could be seeing it for a third time instead of writing this review. People in high school thought I was crazy when I referred to “Dune Pt. 1” as, “the film…
Book Swap: Spreading literary joy
By Kendall Murray On March 13, the Book and Writing Club, led by club president Carly Harrelson, hosted an event where attendees could bring their used books and trade them for others. The club…
Art seniors showcase work
By Ashlee Hall, Lifestyles editor Every year, bachelors of arts and science senior art majors at the University of Montevallo line the gallery walls in Bloch Hall with their artwork. This annual showcase gives senior…
Kojima on College Night dedication
By Lucy Frost-Helms, Copy editor Are you a Purple or a Gold? This is a question that, majorly, defines life on campus. However, there’s one person on campus who will always hold up both a…
Sex, drugs and rock’n’roll in Politics of Sin
Dr. Andrea Eckelman, professor of political science at the University of Montevallo, begins one of her classes with this question: “How is it, in a nation, founded on principles of individual liberty, individual responsibility and…








