By M.K. Bryant, News editor Eclipse Coffee and Books opened its doors in 2001, and quickly became a major part of the Montevallo community. In June 2017, the owners of Eclipse, Cheryl and Michael Patton…
NSA secrets simplified
In the early days of June, the biggest news report flashing on screens and filling editorial columns in newspapers focused on one name: Edward Snowden. The 30-year-old government systems administrator was hidden in Hong Kong…
“After the Fire”
Fire-burned survivors Alvaro Llanos and Shawn Simons shared their experience at “After the Fire” in Palmer Auditorium on Saturday, Aug. 24. After those who attended watched a documentary of their story, students asked questions and…
Trippin’ on the Bricks
New and old students came to “Trippin’ on Bricks” held on Main Quad the Friday before classes began. The event started at 7 p.m. and ended at 11 p.m. There was music and dancing, as…
Candidates debate for presidency
The four candidates vying for the position of SGA president met on Aug. 27 to hold a debate before this week’s election. Read More
Egypt: A hurricane of change
The summer of 2013 has seen a resurgence of news about the nation of Egypt as another revolution has begun between the nation’s secular liberals and the Islamist supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood. This new…
Montevallo hosts second August artwalk, “Artsquawk: Put a…
The University of Montevallo and the City of Montevallo celebrated the new academic year and the eclectic nature of the community with Artwalk, themed “Artsquawk: Put a Bird on It” on August 24 from 5…
Diamonds in the Rough
Jim Day, Behavioral and Social Sciences, will give a book talk and signing for his recently published Diamonds in the Rough. The event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in UMOM 220.…