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…
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…
City council discusses police security cameras during brief…
By Cady Inabinett, News editor Montevallo’s City Council covered several topics during their brief meeting on Feb. 28. Topics discussed included police surveillance cameras, city delegates for the annual Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Business…
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…
Strand Coffeehouse opens for business
By Elise Kidd Strand Coffeehouse is the newest business to open in Montevallo. Strand officially opened its doors Monday, Feb. 7, but the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Saturday, Feb. 12 with over…
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…
Breaking News: Purples save the city and get…
By Harrison Neville Heroes and villains collide in a colorful clash for dominance in Purple Side’s show “Bad at Being Bad OR The League of Incredibly Evil Wrongdoers Who Sometimes Do Good.” The show begins…