Imagine walking to class and smelling the sweet and umami smell of monosodium glutamate. You look up only to bump into a line occupying the very hallway you must pass to get to class. You…
2020 Spring graduates views on cancelled commencement
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the University of Montevallo originally delayed commencement until Aug. 7, but announced recently it would be postponed again. A survey sent out to graduated seniors asked if they would prefer…
The new age of thrifting
Photo by Anna Grace Askelson I love thrift shopping. Ever since I can remember, the majority of my clothes have come to me second-hand. I grew up learning the tricks of the trade at America’s…
The influence of Black Lives Matter on Artist
Illustration by Derrick Thomas In the midst of large-scale societal shifts, many great works of art were born. The intense emotions that come with revolutionary changes to our everyday lives are often the driving force…
Meet the Montevallo Mayoral Candidates
One of the most important aspects of a community is leadership that makes sure the voices of its people are accurately represented. Whether it's making headway in handling a crisis or simply making the environment…
Falcon Forward Breakdown
When COVID-19 first began to garner national attention, few individuals could possibly have predicted the full scope of its impact on the lives of people living in the United States. Recently, the University of Montevallo…
The Names You Know and the Stories You…
Photo by Zoe Hall As many colleges have begun deliberations on whether to change the names of their buildings, Montevallo is right in the middle of their own discussion on the history of many of…
City of Montevallo Passes Mask Resolution
Graphic by Bell Jackson Effective as of Tuesday, June 23, the City Council of Montevallo passed a resolution mandating the wearing of face coverings in public spaces. The resolution recognized the emergency declarations by local,…