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…
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.…
College Night signs revealed amid cheers
By Rose Davis Purple Side and Gold Side unveiled their College Night signs on Jan. 26 in front of Farmer Hall. After the unveiling, both sides converged for a pep rally, also in front of Farmer, to commemorate another year of…
Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard
By: Noah Wortham It was announced on Jan. 18 that Microsoft plans to acquire the gaming company Activision Blizzard for $95 a share for a total value of $68.7 billion. Activision Blizzard is best known…
In memory of Libby
By Harrison Neville On January 22, 2022, Elizabeth Ellen Delean Warren, better known as Libby, passed away. Libby was in her first semester at the University of Montevallo, and was a transfer student from Jefferson State University. The cause…
SGA Town Hall discusses UM’s sexual assault procedures
Corrected on Feb. 22 at 4:41 to remove language implying RA's are the only students able to file maxient reports. Also clarified general issues. Corrected on March 7 at 12:07 to address the following issues:…
SGA recap
By Jacob Gross Montevallo’s SGA had a busy week. Two senators were sworn into executive cabinet, two new pieces of legislation were introduced, and the senate prepared signs for the upcoming Higher Education Day on Feb. 24.…
Strand Coffeehouse ribbon cutting moved to Feb. 12
By Cady Inabinett Montevallo’s new coffeehouse, Strand Coffeehouse, has moved its ribbon cutting date to Feb. 12, according to a sign posted on the business’s doors. The event was previously scheduled to take place on Jan.…