Old Golds find lasting love

Mary Howard shows off her ring after Joe's golden engagement. Photo courtesy The Montage. A dozen roses. A cemetery hill. A 27 year old copy of Montevallo Today. These three ingredients are essential to a…

Online exclusive: Vintage Purples

During College Night season it’s not uncommon to run into the familiar faces of Purples past. Whether they’re sharing stories of their time at UM or assisting active Purples in their fight for a PV,…

Sides reveal College Night signs

The Purple Side sign was created by Mary Grace Tracy and Ben Kaiser designed the Gold Side sign. Photo by Jasmyne Ray for The Alabamian. On the evening of Jan. 28, 2016, purple and gold…

The large crowd of both side members and unaffiliated students gather in the SAC for the mixer.

Freshmen find meaning in College Night mixer

Photo by Jasmyne Ray for The Alabamian. Allie's experience: I came to Montevallo not really knowing what this collegiate sacrament was or what picking sides meant. I found out later that this little thing, known…

College Night virtual experience

SGA President Tanya Hoang announces the winning side of College Night 2015. The University offered a virtual experience of the homecoming tradition this year through a streaming service. Photo by Jasmyne Ray. On Feb. 14,…

Purple Side takes a bite too big

The Purple Victory cast performs their opening number, "On the Prowl". Photo by Jane Goodman. Purple side cast the audience into the mysterious, foreboding land of Transylvania for this year’s College Night show. Two college students,…