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By Nicole Bays College Night has been the homecoming tradition of the University of Montevallo since 1919. The iconic purple vs gold split happened during the university’s 25th anniversary in 1921. The homecoming tradition is incredibly important to the…
By Nethan Crew, Managing editor of production College Night is often attributed as the “oldest homecoming tradition of its kind.” The tradition started in 1919 as college “stunts” between the classes in the metaphorical infancy of Alabama…
By Madison Smith, Managing editor of content It’s no secret that Colleen Hoover has been turning her books into movies at lightning speed over the past few years. Some land emotionally, most land somewhere between “okay”…
By Madison Smith, Managing editor of content The University of Montevallo Student Nurses Association hosted its first Pie for a Purpose fundraiser in October, raising money to support breast cancer research during Breast Cancer Awareness…
By William Deaver Banned Book Week took place across the country on October 5–11. Carmichael Library held a showing of “Banned Together,” a documentary on how a group of high school students fought against censorship…
By Marley Sledge Poet Chelsea Rathburn presented poetry from her collection “Still Life with Mother and Knife” Oct. 20 at the Carmichael Library. Professor Asheley Wurzbacher introduced Rathburn at the event: “Dark femininity, as we…
By Kendall Ledlow On Oct. 25, Main Street roared with color and life as artists and shoppers flooded the sidewalks for the Montevallo Art Walk: Art Stalk. The annual celebration advertised fun and art for…
By Skye Anderson On Oct. 16, the campus bookstore Freddie’s Books and More held their Halloween-themed event, Freddie’s Frightful Open Mic Night, at which students could showcase their talents in music, poetry and comedy. The…
By Daniel Sanders The 129th annual Founders’ Day took place on October 9th in Palmer Hall. Founders’ day is a beloved tradition here at the university, with many moving parts. The ceremony began at 11am,…