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…
Scientists discover real-life planet Vulcan
Last week, the discovery of a new exoplanet orbiting the star HD26965, also known as 40 Eridani A, made headlines for a pretty unusual reason—the planet’s mention in “Star Trek” as Spock’s home planet, Vulcan. Unlike some…
SSA sheds light on banned books
UM student Katy Barnes reads from popular banned book "Thirteen Reasons Why." Photo by Ariel Hall If you ever had to read a book in school, then you’ve probably read a challenged or banned book…
Award-winning journalist visits UM
Bunch graduated from UM in 1985. Photo courtesy of Joey Bunch On Thursday, Sept. 27, University of Montevallo alumnus and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Joey Bunch gave a lecture in Strong Hall. Bunch has worked an impressive 32 years as a writer and was eager…
URGE leads abortion positive tour
Student representatives and regional coordinators pose with pro-choice props outside Farmer Hall. Photo by Donovan Cleckley On Sept. 20, the University of Montevallo Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE) chapter hosted an Abortion Positive Tour to raise awareness…
UM professor wins state chess championship
Varagona has been at UM for approximately six years, but is a lifelong chess player. Photo by Adam McCain The Alabama State Chess Championship came to a close this year with the University of Montevallo’s…
Inaugural Tinglewood Festival hosts local artists, celebrates local…
(Left) An artist performs a live chainsaw wood-carving demonstration. Photo by Harrison Neville It was a muggy day in Orr Park, but that didn’t prevent a sizable crowd from turning out for the City of Montevallo’s…
Carmichael Library unveils new group study rooms
The windows, walls, doors and panels necessary for the new space had to be constructed from scratch. Photo by Jamie Browder UM’s Carmichael Library has opened two new group study rooms on the second floor…