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…
College Night goes to the capitol
Meghan Hilley and a librarian at the Library of Congress holding “College Night: A Centennial Celebration.” Photo provided by Meghan Hilley In early December, junior communications major Meghan Hilley visited the capital with a couple of friends…
It’s not just Christmas time
Around this time of the year, television networks, as well as streaming platforms, begin to crank out holiday specials one after the other; however, it seems that the only holiday advertised is Christmas. Now, yes, there have been…
Human trafficking, should we be worried?
The Junior League of Birmingham estimated that human traffickers are making $250 - $275k per victim each year. Birmingham is a prime hub for human trafficking and drug trade because of the I-20 corridor, which connects…
Should Sean Spicer even be on DWTS?
Graphic by DeAndra Hodge Sometimes famous people make mistakes, or sometimes they begin to fall into obscurity. Sometimes they want to have fun, and sometimes they are just the most recent star of “The Bachelor.” If…
Students reach for the stars at COMS Day
Jamie Haas, Brittany Foster, Brittany Davis and Kyle McDonald participate in alumni panel during COMS Day. Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications The University of Montevallo Department of Communication Studies hosted its annual COMS…
History Department hosts Antique Roadshow
Books were provided to the show by the library archive. Photo by Jamie Browder. On Oct. 23, the University of Montevallo History Department held Antiques Roadshow Montevallo in the J.A. Brown Room of Carmichael Library. Organized by…
Bloom wins Life Raft Debate
Dr. Laura Bloom celebrates her win. Photo by Kat bell Dr. Laura Bloom, professor of Family and Consumer Sciences, won the 23rd annual Life Raft Debate and secured her spot on the Life Raft and the coveted oar. On…