By Cady Inabinett, Editor in chief When did Montevallo become so dead in such a specific way? What I mean by that, is when did people stop wanting to do things outside of just going…
Bad art is important
I hate how people don’t make art unless they’re good at it. Most people would say I make good art, and I’m generally the artistic friend in every group, something about my technicolor clothes, ever-present…
Nicotine ban: Did it even help anyone?
The recent decision to raise the tobacco purchasing age to 21 has been touted as a major win for public health and safety, but is it causing more harm than good? We can all agree…
Die hard is a Christmas movie
By Waid Jones John McClane’s quest to reunite with his estranged wife and defeat the evil Hans Grueber is the absolute definition of a Christmas film. The movie allows us to experience all of the…
It’s not just Christmas time
Around this time of the year, television networks, as well as streaming platforms, begin to crank out holiday specials one after the other; however, it seems that the only holiday advertised is Christmas. Now, yes, there have been…
What makes Christmas specials so special?
Traditions are the cornerstone of the December holidays, and without them, getting into the mood of the season would be much harder. From religious tradition, such as lighting the Menorah during Hanukah, to personal traditions, such…
Free speech, what’s changing?
Graphic by DeAndra Hodge Earlier this year, Gov. Kay Ivey signed in a law, under which universities are prohibited from establishing “free speech zones.” This means that Alabama’s public universities, including the University of Montevallo, are required to adopt policies…
Baby Yoda is the only reason to watch…
Illustration by Waid Jones So far, with two episodes down, Disney’s “The Mandalorian” is a mediocre entry into the Star Wars franchise’s excellent set of television shows that is saved by an adorable alien. While…