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…
Quips and quarrels: The 17th annual Life Raft…
On the evening of Oct. 9, Palmer Auditorium transformed into a giant life raft afloat in the aftermath of the apocalypse. For the Life Raft Debate's 17th year, UM professors Scott Varagona, Samantha Webb, Stacy…
Review: Panda Express
Spicy chicken with a crunch, perfectly grilled vegetables and the tangy but sweet taste of sesame chicken are just some of the delicious flavors to expect at Panda Express. The popular chain restaurant opened on…
The leftovers: Waste not warranted
Every day, the caf makes approximately 2000 pounds of food to serve nearly 1800 meals. Every day, students and caf employees alike pile plates full to satisfy student appetites. Every day, a large portion of…
University professor publishes book of poetry
Jim Murphy, professor of English at the University of Montevallo, has recently published his third collection of poetry. The collection, titled “The Uniform House,” contains several dozen poems written by Murphy since the publication of his previous…
The combatants of this year’s Life Raft Debate
For the 17th year in a row, the world has ended in a fiery nuclear explosion. Through the fallout and debris, a lone plastic raft drifts through rivers of contamination and destruction. Those gathered in…
News-in-Brief
MONTEVALLO, AL. - A former municipal attorney for Montevallo and an ex-mayoral candidate’s hearing has been set for allegations of damaging a pedestrian bridge by trying to burn it. Steven Ralph Sears is scheduled to…
Jim Day recognized as Founders’ Day University Scholar
In 1896, Montevallo was selected to be the site of a new educational institution. For 118 years, this university has been the place for unconventional wisdom, and on this 118th annual Founders’ Day, campus is…