Montevallo makers

Photo by Jamie Browder When Casie Tate opened The Art Studio in downtown Montevallo six months ago it was fueled by her love of teaching crafts and of the city itself.    Tate and her husband Lee have been…

You’re probably not getting drafted

On Jan. 3, 2020, the US Pentagon ordered a drone strike near Baghdad International Airport, killing Iranian major general Quasem Soleimani.  Considered the second most powerful man in Iran, his death killing shocked leaders across the world, most of whom called for immediate de-escalation…

Nicotine ban: Did it even help anyone?

The recent decision to raise the tobacco purchasing age to 21 has been touted as a major win for public health and safety, but is it causing more harm than good? We can all agree…

Tobacco age increases

On Dec. 2, the President signed legislation that amended the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, making it illegal for retailers to sell tobacco products (Juuls, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, chewing tobacco etc.) to individuals under the age…

College Night goes to the capitol

Meghan Hilley and a librarian at the Library of Congress holding “College Night: A Centennial Celebration.” Photo provided by Meghan Hilley In early December, junior communications major Meghan Hilley visited the capital with a couple of friends…

It’s not just Christmas time

Around this time of the year, television networks, as well as streaming platforms, begin to crank out holiday specials one after the other; however, it seems that the only holiday advertised is Christmas.  Now, yes, there have been…