By Ashlee Hall, Lifestyles editor On a small patch of land just off campus sits the University of Montevallo’s Organic Community Garden. The garden is self funded through plant sales hosted by UM’s Environmental Club. …
UMOM to be renamed in honor of Dr.…
By Cady Inabinett, News editor The University of Montevallo on Main will be renamed to Dr. Wilson Fallin Hall in the near future, in honor of university alumnus and former professor Dr. Wilson Fallin, Jr.…
Board of Trustees discusses UMOM renaming, CRT bills,…
By Josie Shaw University of Montevallo’s Board of Trustees discussed renaming University of Montevallo on Main, among other topics such as Critical Race Theory and tuition increases. Their quarterly meeting took place on Feb. 18th,…
SGA swears in new senator and passes resolution
By Jacob Gross In their two most recent meetings, the SGA senate swore in a new senator, passed a Freshman Forum resolution and heard announcements for future events. The Freshman Forum introduced Resolution: 2021-R-036, which…
UM’s response to critical race theory bills
By Josie Shaw Legislative bans restricting conversations on race, gender and religion in Alabama classrooms have sparked conversations among University of Montevallo faculty. These topics are defined as “divisive concepts” in proposed state legislation, and…
Faculty Senate discusses Critical Race Theory and more
By Wesley Walter Editor's note: Students were notified on Feb. 23 through their university email that UM's mask mandate will be lifted starting Feb. 25. Updated at 10:05 on Feb. 26, 2022 to correct the…
Cheaper textbooks: SGA hears from OER committee
By Jacob Gross The SGA senate opened their meeting on Feb. 4 with Dr. Charlotte Ford, Director of Carmichael Library, and Dr. Lolita Kincaid, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family and Consumer Sciences, discussing…
Visiting minister sparks protest on campus
By Cady Inabinett, Harrison Neville and Xander Swain. With contributions from Nethan Crew, Wesley Walter and Cole Swain. Protests erupted on Main Quad over a pastor holding a controversial sign on the afternoon of Feb.…