By Cady Inabinett, Editor in chief Student Government Association representatives for the 2024-25 school year were elected in late March, bringing some new faces into key campus leadership positions. But an SGA veteran is back…
Esports tryouts draw sizable crowd
UM freshman Kevin Menendez gets his head in the game at esports tryouts. Photo by Waid Jones Esports hopefuls gathered in Strong Hall’s room 126 to compete for 15 available spots on Montevallo’s burgeoning esports…
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…
New Montevallo business presents opportunities for local vendors
Local vendors' goods line the shelves at the Garden Market. Photo by Kat Bell The Garden Market in Montevallo officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting put together by the city’s Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 12. …
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…