By Lucy Frost-Helms, Copy editor If you’re a fan of the outdoors, national parks, conservation or the systems that manage it all, then you may enjoy Dr. Scott Turner’s National Parks and Public Lands class.…
City council talks water quality
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content Water in Montevallo was a recurring topic of discussion at the Montevallo City Council’s April 24 meeting. During this meeting, the council heard a citizen express concerns about…
Gender has real impacts on course evaluations
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content Filling out course evaluations is a routine part of each semester’s conclusion—giving students the chance to provide feedback about the courses they’ve taken. However, gender bias plays a…
UM Theatre takes on beloved musical ‘Rent’
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content Montevallo’s Theatre Department is bringing famed musical “Rent” to its stages this month—with eight individual showings occurring over two weeks at the Michael and Sue Meadows Black Box…
Council recognizes retiring country radio host ‘Dollar’ Bill…
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content The Montevallo City Council recognized several community members and groups at their April 10 meeting, including recognizing country radio host “Dollar” Bill Lawson—who is retiring after 50 years…
Faculty Senate approve paid parental leave policy, moves…
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content Members of Montevallo’s Faculty Senate unanimously voted to approve a paid parental leave policy at their April 7 meeting. The policy, which has been a joint effort between…
News in brief
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content ‘Divisive concepts’ bill makes appearance in Alabama legislature A bill banning public schools and colleges from promoting certain “divisive topics,” which include topics related to sex, race and…
Students share work at Undergraduate Research Day
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content Student researchers from departments across campus shared their work on March 15 as Montevallo’s Undergraduate Research Program hosted its 25th annual Undergraduate Research Day. The event, hosted in…