By Meaghan Jeremiah, Layout Designer Montevallo hosted their second annual Die de Muertos Festival at 620 Valley Street on Saturday, Nov. 2. The event started at 2 p.m. and lasted until 10 p.m. and was…
SGA leaders reflect on student government experience
By Scout Gunn The Student Government Association welcomed their new members in late March. Among them were the returning President Colton Rodano and the new Vice President Caleb Jernigan. Jernigan reflected on how he got…
Meri Moon: An old new face in Strand
By M.K. Bryant, News editor Eclipse Coffee and Books opened its doors in 2001, and quickly became a major part of the Montevallo community. In June 2017, the owners of Eclipse, Cheryl and Michael Patton…
Council discusses zoning, glass recycling, dance
By Wesley Walter Managing editor Students from the University of Montevallo’s Department of Environmental Studies presented research projects to the Montevallo City Council at the council’s April 22 meeting. These projects sought to highlight sustainability…
Anti-DEI bill spells trouble for UM minority orgs
By Wesley Walter Managing editor On March 20, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a bill containing sweeping restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion offices, programs and policies in state funded institutions. The law, formerly…
UM admissions aids BSC transfers
By M.K. Bryant, News editor On March 26, officials at Birmingham-Southern College announced that the college will permanently close on May 31 due to ongoing financial issues. The closure follows a failed 18 month effort…
Council discusses markers and design board
By Wesley Walter, Managing editor The Montevallo City Council discussed a proposed historic marker for Epsibeth Missionary Baptist Church during their March 11 meeting. The marker was proposed as part of Montevallo’s African American Heritage…
Council tackles vice and Korean excavators
By Wesley Walter, Managing editor The Montevallo City Council, during their Feb. 26 meeting, discussed an ordinance that would make changes to the approval process for certain downtown business licenses. Prospective businesses to be affected…