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…
Urinetown: just crazy enough to work
The cast of Urinetown poses at the end of a musical number. Photo courtesy of Stewart Edmonds for the UM Theatre Department The University of Montevallo Theater Department finished off the theater season Friday, April 13…
This day in history: March 23, 2018
On March 23, 1775, at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, Patrick Henry delivered an impassioned speech to the Second Virginia Convention, famously ending with the words, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” Then…
Coming Out: From Closet to Closure
As expected, college students experience struggles, whether small or large, in terms of academics and extracurricular activities. For closeted LGBT college students, these everyday struggles stack upon one paralyzing and terrifying challenge: coming out of…
Review: Rapture, Blister, Burn met with lukewarm reception
The cast of “Rapture, Blister, Burn” poses post show. Photo courtesy of University Relations Theatergoers on the weekend of Feb. 22 saw the Chi Box theater transformed into a close and intimate backdrop for the…
Review: Kai’s Koffee House
The Bama Brûlée is just one of a variety of lattes, mochas and other drinks one can order at Kai’s Koffee House. Ever since the tragic closing of Eclipse, the city of Montevallo has been…
Alumnus profile: Jeremy Black
Above is an artistic close up of photographer Jeremy Black. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Black. Scrolling through Facebook over the past week, there’s one story almost every UM student has likely seen at least once:…
UM athlete starts game on a high note
Audiss (pictured above) is a member of UM’s cross country and track teams. Photo by JoJo Markel The University of Montevallo women’s lacrosse team delivered a decisive victory over Brenau College Saturday afternoon, with a…