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…
A lovely day to love Montevallo
Montevallo locals sell Love Montevallo Day t-shirts on Main Street. Photo by Lily Dickinson. On March 3, the City of Montevallo held Love Montevallo Day, a celebration of town’s hometown charm, and recognition of its…
College Night 2018: Judges’ comments
Judge 1: Tech issues obscured much of what audience cheering and screaming and applause didn’t. Obviously, the game-like atmosphere’s integral to and a tradition for College Night, but each side’s supporters should bear in mind…
Businesses cut ties with NRA
Many businesses have cut ties with the National Rifle Association in the wake of a school shooting that left 17 dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Many of the High…
Mass communication students network at Media Day
Local media professionals answer student questions for Media Day. Photo by Cara Anderson The Mass Communication program hosted Media Day on Feb. 21 at Strong Hall. The event was designed to allow students and local…
SGA raises funds for Shelby County SafeHouse
On Feb. 12 and 13, UM’s Freshman Forum hosted Be My Vallo Valentine outside of Anna Irvin Dining Hall. The event was aimed at selling candy grams to raise money for SafeHouse of Shelby County,…
Montevallo residents discuss language of Non-Discrimination Ordinance
On the night of Monday, Feb. 19, residents of Montevallo gathered at UMOM for a second time to discuss the proposed Non-Discrimination Ordinance, or NDO, for the city. Monday’s forum was the second of its…
13 indicted in Russian meddling investigation
Robert Mueller looks on during a news conference in the rose garden of the White House on June 21, 2013, in Washington D.C. Photo by Oliver Doulery A Grand Jury recently handed down an indictment…