By Skye Anderson, Lifestyles editor On February 23, UAB’s history professor Andrew Keitt visited UM to talk about the intersection of medicine and politics in the nineteenth century, as reflected in his 2024 work “A…
2019-20 SGA candidates debate in Farmer
SGA VP candidate Madison Hollon addresses the crowd. Photo by Ariel Hall Current Administrative Vice President of SGA Justin Barrick and SGA President Tori Irvin led the annual debate for prospective SGA officer candidates on Monday, March 11. First up was Olivia Eldridge, a…
Confronting Racism panel hosted in LeBaron
Panelists consisted of UM faculty and Montevallo community members. Photo by Jasmine Baxter “The best way to quiet a room down is to walk in and say ‘today, we’re going to talk about race,’” remarked Dr. Paul…
Hallie Farmer lecturer speaks on “legal lynching”
Morrison spoke candidly to the crowd regarding her father's social justice narrative, which often placed white activists at its center. Photo by Kat Bell “‘Murder on Shades Mountain’ is a book about many things. It…
Black Art Expo showcases student art
This piece by Gunnerson was titled, "Adorn." Photo by Janavian Young “To me, sharing Black art means shining a light on how dope our Blackness really is: how misunderstood, how beautiful, how strong and courageous, and…
Scott Dillard speaks at SGA Town Hall
Dillard used the Town Hall as an opportunity to keep students up-to-date on local legislation. Photo by Harrison Neville It is an easy matter for students to become so wrapped up in college life that…
A city’s past re-examined: Montevallo partakes in Community…
(Left to right) Kathy King, Debra Harton Love, Kathy Lowe, and Amanda Melcher led the discussion. Photo by Jasmine Baxter “Until very recently, lynching was something I knew about from photographs,” remarked presenter Kathy King as she stood in front…
“Cooking Light” editor offers advice to aspiring writers
Michel asserted that the heart of every special interest magazine is human interest. Photo by Jamie Browder Editor of CookingLight.com, Christopher Michel, visited Comer Hall to give students advice and information about breaking into the…