By Skye Anderson, Lifestyles editor By the time black midi’s breakup was announced in 2024, bassist Cameron Picton had already been working on solo projects. Between 2024 and 2025, he released three CD exclusives on Bandcamp and…
Freddie Falcon is my Father
By the Child Dear father, I remember my mother recounting when I was born. It was a drizzly day at a hospital like but legally distinct from UAB. When the doctors saw me they grinned in delight, or…
Freddie Falcon, please return my calls
By the Yearning Writer Dear Freddie Poo, It’s really not funny anymore, Freddie. I shouldn’t have to air out our affairs in the newspaper like this just for you to acknowledge me. I’m risking everything — my job, my reputation, my dignity. I’m mortified. I know I’m not blameless here, Freddie. I…
Apologizing for the “Not much punk in Punk Rock…
By Carter James, Editor in chief The role of a critic is analyzing art and commenting on culture in itself. They are a liaison between the creative and the consumer. While the sentiment nowadays is that the critics don't understand the tastes of…
For never was a story of more woe,…
By Madison Smith Managing editor of content The story of Romeo and Juliet has been told time and time again, with countless reimaginings and interpretations spanning centuries. From traditional stage productions to modern film adaptations, audiences are no strangers…
The fall off and rebirth of the Alabamian
By Nethan Crew, Minister of truth Carter James, the now former editor-in-chief of this fine paper, has been removed from his position due to his being emotionally unavailable and losing every brain cell he has at 10…
Decree of the Emperor, Caleb Jernigan
By Sir Caleb Jernigan, Exalted and Supreme Emperor of the Free and Independent State formerly known as the University of Montevallo Good evening students, I am pleased to address you as the new Emperor of…
2026 Oscar Predictions have me in a frenzy
By Carter James, Editor in chief It’s my favorite time of the year, award season. The one time of the year where I can feel like a sports fan during playoff season. 2025 has been a great year for film and…