By Carter James, Editor in chief Holiday season starts Nov 1. It’s just what we’re used to at this point. The stores are already decked out with trimmings and trees. Car commercials are starting to take place at the same nice house with the same driveway. The most…
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,…
Freshmen find meaning in College Night mixer
Photo by Jasmyne Ray for The Alabamian. Allie's experience: I came to Montevallo not really knowing what this collegiate sacrament was or what picking sides meant. I found out later that this little thing, known…
Spotify Playlist #4: Sad songs for tired college…
Midterms fill not just a few days with seemingly endless hours of studying and stress, but a significant three week chunk. It’s understandable to feel blue during this time, to feel like the towering expectations…
Opinion: Unmasking cultural appropriation
Every year during the month of October, I find myself cringing at my Facebook feed, or more specifically, at the pictures of the costumes my friends have chosen to wear to whatever various Halloween-themed parties…
The ungracefull fall of pumpkin spice everything
Fall has arrived and so has pumpkin spice, with differing opinions on its arrival. Photo by Jordan Fore for The Alabamian. As the first day of Autumn approaches, many people anticipate the flavors and aromas…









