By Xander Swain, Top sports reporter With the ongoing pandemic, and an increase in isolation, mental health has become an increasingly important issue for many. The issues and stigmas of mental health are widespread, but one of…
Freshman Eleanor Bruce makes UM debut
By Zoe Hall Originally from Toddington, England, freshman Eleanor Bruce grew up loving sports. “My Dad would take me and my sisters to watch professional league soccer on a weekly basis which I really enjoyed, and…
Esports has a strong start to spring semester
By Xander Swain As students begin to settle into the spring semester, spring athletics are finally getting their seasons started. Last semester, the Montevallo Esports team managed to make it to the Overwatch quarterfinals in the Peach…
COVID-19 challenges Purple and Gold Athletics
With College Night in season, Gold and Purple Side are looking at ways on how they will practice for the sports season. So far, both Sides have had to adjust due to COVID-19 but are making the most of…
Athlete spotlight: Men’s lacrosse player Dylan Witt
Dylan Witt originally started off playing football, but as he tried new sports, lacrosse became one of his life passions. He has been playing for eight years, and despite being a junior at Montevallo, he's still…
Spring Lacrosse Preview
With spring athletics coming around the corner, the Montevallo Men’s Lacrosse team is as ready as ever to prove themselves on the field. Their previous season cut off due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ended 3-4. …
Swim team sets new school records at Delta…
The Montevallo Falcons swim team have finished their Christmas Invitational meet at Delta State. The Falcons finished in third place with numerous new PR’s set and multiple school records. The men’s team finished with a…
Winter break kicks off the beginning of UM’s…
As winter break for many students in Montevallo begins, so do the men’s and women’s basketball seasons. Both teams face the challenges that COVID-19 has continued to pose. Among these, COVID-19 protocols have caused the…