The large crowd of both side members and unaffiliated students gather in the SAC for the mixer.

Freshmen find meaning in College Night mixer

Photo by Jasmyne Ray for The Alabamian. Allie's experience: I came to Montevallo not really knowing what this collegiate sacrament was or what picking sides meant. I found out later that this little thing, known…

Spotify Playlist #4: Sad songs for tired college…

Midterms fill not just a few days with seemingly endless hours of studying and stress, but a significant three week chunk. It’s understandable to feel blue during this time, to feel like the towering expectations…

Opinion: Unmasking cultural appropriation

Every year during the month of October, I find myself cringing at my Facebook feed, or more specifically, at the pictures of the costumes my friends have chosen to wear to whatever various Halloween-themed parties…

The ungracefull fall of pumpkin spice everything

Fall has arrived and so has pumpkin spice, with differing opinions on its arrival. Photo by Jordan Fore for The Alabamian. As the first day of Autumn approaches, many people anticipate the flavors and aromas…

Living in the moment for live music

In my time as a fan of rock n’ roll, there are many incredible, irreplaceable moments that I have seen up close and personal. Most of these either have no photos to speak of, or…