Nix elected new mayor of Montevallo

Graphic by Anna Grace Askelson The citizens of Montevallo elected a new mayor and city council members on Aug. 25.   In the mayoral race, Russell “Rusty” Nix received 678 votes (51.9%) defeating Joyce Jones who received 629 votes (48.1%),…

Letter from the SGA President

Dear Montevallo Falcons,  I am so excited to have you all back this Fall semester! My name is Thomas Dillard, and I am a Junior Business major here at Montevallo. I am currently serving as…

Lower half of individual in graduate gown, holding their cap and walking across a leaf covered lawn.

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…

Illustration featuring Joyce Jones on left and Rusty Nix on right.

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…

Graphic says Fall Plan Breakdown on a backdrop of leaves

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…