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…
Alabama high schoolers introduced to mass communication at…
Prospective students test out broadcast equipment in Strong Hall. Photo by Jamie Browder The Mass Communication Program hosted its inaugural Exploring Mass Communication event on Friday, Oct. 26. UM students and faculty gave an inside…
Glow Race sheds light on local non-profits
UM students Lexy Sanderson, Paige Wyatt, Sally Ozment and Allison Swiney pose with Glow Race gear. Photo courtesy of Danielle Roberts The goal was simple – race against the other teams, be the first to put assemble the puzzle and…
Former UM student makes directing debut
Up and coming director Luis Abe Jimenez poses on a Birmingham rooftop. Photo by Jaysen Michael On Oct. 20, former UM student and local independent film director Luis Abe Jimenez made his debut with his feature horror…
Communication professors work toward community change
The SDCP has been active in moderating and facilitating deliberative community forums in Montevallo, such as those for the Non-Discrimination Ordinance (NDO). Pictured above is the town hall meeting where the NDO was passed. Photo…
UM mascot makes novel debut
Kira Thomas, director of University Relations, poses for a selfie with UM's mascot, Freddie the Falcon. Photo by Katie Compton Freddie the Falcon flew into the college Barnes and Noble on Thursday, Oct.11, to promote…
Beringer wins over Palmer passengers at Life Raft…
Beringer hoists the life raft ore above his head in celebration of his victory. Photo by Katie Compton Imagine a nuclear catastrophe has occurred, and life as we know it has been changed for good. The Earth…
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…