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…
A night with Dr. Ardovino- And all that…
Photo courtesy of the University of Montevallo Dr. Joseph Ardovino, commonly known as Dr. Joe, rhythmically tapped his fist for a brief moment and with just a look at accompanist Dr. Laurie Middaugh, began the…
Threats on campus: UM responds
Photo by Jane Goodman On Thursday Oct. 2, a UM employee received a threat against their personal safety. As of yet, the individual who made the hostile statements has not been formally charged. UM administration…
Carmichael Library lauds banned books
Photo by Katie Compton Sept 21-27 is Banned Book Week, a yearly event which tries to raise awareness of banned or challenged books in the U.S. The American Library Association (ALA) describes a banned book…
Quips and quarrels: The 17th annual Life Raft…
On the evening of Oct. 9, Palmer Auditorium transformed into a giant life raft afloat in the aftermath of the apocalypse. For the Life Raft Debate's 17th year, UM professors Scott Varagona, Samantha Webb, Stacy…
Review: Panda Express
Spicy chicken with a crunch, perfectly grilled vegetables and the tangy but sweet taste of sesame chicken are just some of the delicious flavors to expect at Panda Express. The popular chain restaurant opened on…
The leftovers: Waste not warranted
Every day, the caf makes approximately 2000 pounds of food to serve nearly 1800 meals. Every day, students and caf employees alike pile plates full to satisfy student appetites. Every day, a large portion of…
University professor publishes book of poetry
Jim Murphy, professor of English at the University of Montevallo, has recently published his third collection of poetry. The collection, titled “The Uniform House,” contains several dozen poems written by Murphy since the publication of his previous…