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…
Council discusses markers and design board
By Wesley Walter, Managing editor The Montevallo City Council discussed a proposed historic marker for Epsibeth Missionary Baptist Church during their March 11 meeting. The marker was proposed as part of Montevallo’s African American Heritage…
Spotlight on student research at UR Day
By Cady Inabinett, Editor in chief Student researchers filled Harman Hall as the University of Montevallo hosted its 26th annual Undergraduate Research Day on March 13. Undergraduate Research Day is an annual event at the…
Judges’ comments for “Pleasant Vanished”
Judge 1: Great job by both Purple and Gold Teams! This was not an easy year to judge and for that I am grateful that both teams truly brought their “A- Game.” “Pleasant Vanished” Response…
Judges’ comments for “To Live and Die”
Judge 1: This show was a lovely surprise from start to finish! From the top of the piece, it at first appeared to borrow ideas from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the…
SGA candidates share platforms at election debate
By M.K. Bryant, News editor The SGA Election Debate was held on March 13 on the Farmer Hall stage. Participants included the SGA presidential candidates, Maddie Cleckler and Colton Rodano, and vice presidential candidates, Jack…
Poetic focus with Pulitzer winner
By Cady Inabinett, Editor in chief “It’s always embarassing for me to get up and talk about, you know, writing at prestigious institutions of higher learning,” writer John Archibald began the biennial Hallie Farmer Lecture…
Policy changes email rules
By M.K. Bryant, News editor On Feb. 22, the University of Montevallo announced that UM students and employees can now request alias email addresses based on their legal, preferred or professional names. Joe Walsh, UM’s…









