By Madison Smith, Managing editor of content Veterans and their families from across Alabama gathered March 29 at the Alabama National Cemetery to honor those who served in the Vietnam War in recognition of National…
Meet UM’s new SGA President and Vice President elects
By Skye Anderson, Lifestyles editor Results for the 2026–2027 SGA elections were announced on March 18, with Kendall Miller elected as president and Rylee Keasler elected as vice president. “I remember saying ‘no way’,” said…
Ashley Hope Pérez, ‘Out of Darkness’ and banding together
By William Deaver On Mar 9, author Ashley Hope Pérez held a book signing and lecture in the Pat Scales Room of Carmichael Library. Pérez discussed her new project “Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers Rights,” an anthology of stories and poems on book bans. Pérez’s 2015 book “Out of Darkness”…
Communication Studies Seniors ‘Spring into Action’ for Senior Showcase
By Kendall Ledlow, News Editor For the sixth year in a row, the Communications Department hosted its COMS Senior Showcase, a celebratory event planned by the department’s graduating class. For 2026, it was held on March 12 in the Student Activity Center. “Senior Showcase”?…
UM to offer Kalshi betting to raise funds
By Nethan Crew, Minister of Truth On the April 1 meeting of the newly instated Ministry Tribunal, the University of Montevallo signed a contract to partner with the betting app Kalshi to raise funds for the university. In a deal that…
Frank Ocean announces first album in 10 years
By Skye Anderson, Lifestyles editor On March 30, singer Frank Ocean shook the music world by announcing his highly anticipated third album 10 years after the release of his latest album “Blonde.” “After many delays, I’m proud to say it’s finally…
STD rates skyrocket at UM after Yak Match…
By John Wart Yik Yak’s recent “Yak Match” event has led to Montevallo’s student body reporting rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases. For years, students have used the social media app Yik Yak to anonymously discuss…
Chaos erupts as UM has begun paying off…
By Marley Sledge, Photographer The University of Montevallo has started using ‘buy now, pay later’ service Klarna. The university’s use of Klarna is a new effort to combat its $8 million debt discovered in spring 2025. …