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…
Record high Alabama voter turnout still low
There is a common misconception, especially among people my age, that our votes don’t count. I woke up early to get to my polling place, expecting that there would be a long line and that…
Beyond history: why black lives matter
Beyonce's controversial Super Bowl performance marks a significant shift in the building cultural conversations about race. Photo courtesy of Arnie Papp. It wasn’t until my first year of college that I started realizing the importance…
Review: Kung Fun Panda 3
Po and the gang jump brought all the fun of kung fu fighting back to theaters January 29. “Kung Fu Panda 3” has proven to be another great addition to this lovable franchise. While it…
In defense of young adult literature
The genre to which these popular titles belong was on the chopping block in Slate.com's Against YA: Adults Should Be Embarrassed to Read Children's Books. I’ll admit it. I love a good young adult novel.…
On the Bricks with Madison Griggs
Madison's questions: 1. What have you heard about Starbucks' new red holiday cups? 2. What is your personal reaction to their reason for changing the cups? 3. If you were the president of Starbucks, how…
Spotify Playlist: A homecoming soundtrack
Feel at home wherever you are with our Issue 7 playlist: listen here. “Home” - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros Like the title suggests, this song is perfectly reminiscent of the elements of home…
Hello. My name is: Merry Christmas
A few customers have reacted against Starbuck's controversial cup design by giving the name "Merry Christmas" to their drink orders. Photo by Laura Poythress for The Alabamian. Unless you have been hiding under a rock,…