By Carter James, Lifestyles editor For the past five years, the University of Montevallo’s communications department has hosted its COMS Senior Showcase, an expo for communications studies seniors to present their college portfolios. Instead of…
BFA Senior Dylan Dagnan presents “Seminar”
Although he prefers theatrical works with serious themes, Dagnan ensures the process of putting them together is fun. Photo by Kat Bell Senior BFA student Dylan Dagnan debated between majoring in theatre or mass communication before coming to college, but…
Gold Side scores and comments
The 2019 Gold Victory cast strikes a pose at the end of opening number, "Welcome to Mayfield." Photo by Kat Bell Judge 1 Judge 1 is a New York City based choreographer, director, and teacher. Judge…
Purple Side scores and comments
The Purple Victory cast points and gasps in shock during opening number "What's Going on Tonight?" Photo by Kat Bell *Correction: Total points possible is 636, not 634. Judge 1 Judge 1 is a New York…
Alumna profile: Sara Perry
During her time at UM, Perry was an English major with minors in game studies and design and non-profit studies. Photo by Jamie Haas UM alumna Sara Perry ‘18 is a firm believer in the…
Marion Brown: A gift to the game
Brown graduated from UM in 2003 with a degree in communication studies. Photo by Kat Bell It’s not hyperbolic to say that among current players, the name Marion Brown is near-synonymous with the game of…
Purple production claims third victim, losing streak continues
The Purple Victory cast waves to their side during "Finale," while singing of Purple pride. Photo by Kat Bell It was Joseph, on the roof, with the pistol “Whodunit?” was the question on every audience…
UM professor of 10,000 students plans on retirement
69-year-old McMinn intends to remain in the area following his retirement, but not without first embarking on a European river cruise with his wife in the spring. Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications. July…