The Alabamian • 30th October 2023

Why you should choose ‘How to Care for a Human Girl’

Let’s discuss abortion. Always a fabulous conversation starter, that one, a litmus test of sorts to find out who your true friends are. Both sides can agree with that, at least. I can see pro-choicers and pro-lifers now, crossing their arms and nodding righteously to that statement. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, the decision is still fresh on the public’s mind. It is certainly still on my mind after reading Montevallo professor Dr. Ashley Wurzbacher’s novel “How to

Vallo Vision News • 10th April 2023

Resurgence of vinyl records

Vinyl record sales began declining in the late 1980s with the overtake of CDs. But, for the past several years, vinyl has made a comeback.

Dan Drinkard is the owner of Seasick Records in Avondale. He said he foresaw the public’s renewed interest in vinyl collecting, and that has been the company’s focus ever since opening in 2013.

“I think that people like to collect things,” he said. “There are shows like ‘Hoarders’ that exist, and Americans, especially post-Great Depression, have always grow

Vallo Vision News • 4th April 2023

Internship Insights: Esclavon Prewitt

As the old saying goes, comfort is the enemy of progress.

University of Montevallo senior Esclavon Prewitt said his internship with ABC 33/40 helped him improve in certain areas to become a better reporter.

Public speaking and meeting new faces are not a problem for Prewitt. But, when the opportunity came to do a news stand-up, he had never before felt that type of fear or shyness.

“I think that’s the thing that I felt like I had to attack more, especially as I continue my career,” Prewitt sa

Vallo Vision News • 23rd March 2023

Freedom to Read: UM offers class “The Banned Book”

For the past five years, cancel culture has been an ongoing trend among social media users. Public figures continue to be ‘canceled’ for social and political reasons or for using language considered offensive.

Sound familiar? Many may recognize this same process for banned books.

Books have been challenged for centuries, not just within U.S. borders. To teach the politics of banned literature, the University of Montevallo will offer an honors course in fall 2023 called “The Banned Book.”

Care

Instagram • 22nd March 2023

Goat Yoga!

Goat Yoga returned on March 20 to @montevallo's campus for students to relax!

Vallo Vision News • 28th February 2023

BACHE Visiting Writers’ Series welcomes Mary Miller

The University of Montevallo hosted its annual BACHE Visiting Writers’ Series for a special reading from Mississippi writer Mary Miller.

Miller is the author of Always Happy Hour, Biloxi, and The Last Days of California. The reading event took place on February 20 in the Pat Scales Room of Carmichael Library at 3:30 p.m.

UM students and faculty filled the room to hear Miller’s reading of her short story “Festival”, which first appeared in The Paris Review in 2018.

“Festival” is a character st

Vallo Vision News • 15th March 2023

UM vice president honored among “Women Who Shape the State”

Dr. Courtney Bentley, provost and vice president of academic affairs at the University of Montevallo, was chosen as a 2023 honoree for the 10th annual “Women Who Shape the State”.

This is Alabama selected Bentley in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. Twenty-five women were honored out of 200 nominees.

The honorees are chosen based on their contributions to their communities and setting an example for others with their efforts.

UM President Dr. John W. Stewart III spoke highl

Vallo Vision News • 13th March 2023

Birmingham natives win at the 2023 Oscars

Alabama won big at the 2023 Oscars. Birmingham native filmmakers Daniel Scheinert and Paul Rogers received recognition for their work on the movie “Everything Everywhere all at Once”.

Instagram • 22nd March 2023

Media Day Recap

Though Media Day has already passed, here is a recap of students networking with @montevallo alumni and media professionals! 🎥

Vallo Vision News • 13th February 2023

2023 College Night: How It Happened

The University of Montevallo concluded its 104th College Night Saturday evening with each team’s final theater production. The finale of the college night season, or “Sweet Saturday” took place in Palmer Auditorium with alumni, staff and current students all present for the festivities.

Gold Side performed with their show, “Starpower” followed by Purple Side’s “Cryptid Conspiracy: The Lost Episode”. 2023 was declared a “Purple Victory” with the Purple Side’s show winning the hearts of the audie

Vallo Vision News • 19th October 2022

Vonetta Flowers speaks at Dr. Fallin Lecture Series

As a finale for the Founders’ Day celebration, Olympian Vonetta Flowers gave a speech at the Dr. Fallin Lecture Series.

Vallo Vision News • 7th October 2022

Poet Nickole Brown visits UM campus

Poet Nickole Brown voiced topics of vulnerability and loneliness during the UM poetry reading event on Sept. 26.

Instagram • 22nd February 2023

Teri Lancaster

Teri Lancaster is an artist who has traveled all around the country, selling repurposed artwork from her booth called, “Revive Us Again”.

Vallo Vision News • 28th February 2022

Marion Brown: Preserving Tradition

Marion Brown sat down in the parlor room of King House, glancing up at the portrait of Edmund King. Since she grew up in a house built in the 1830s, Brown says she is unbothered by the ghostly stories tied to King’s name.

“He looks like a pretty staunch fellow. I don’t think I’d want to cross him, but I just walk in the door and acknowledge Mr. King,” said Brown. “I do know grown men that will not come into this house.”

Brown, a historian, often tells the ghost story of the wedding party held

The Alabamian • 1st November 2021

Falcons Women’s Basketball: Jordan Jones

Jordan Jones said she knew she wanted to play on the collegiate level from the moment she picked up a basketball.

She started playing basketball in the fourth grade, growing up in Roebuck, Ala. with her mother and brother.

“It’s a city on the outskirts of Center Point and Five Points,” said Jones. “It’s always been me, my mom, and my brother growing up until she got remarried. I’ve learned to always earn things that I want in life, instead of getting them handed to me.”

She said basketball ta

Vallo Vision News • 21st March 2022

Accelerated Reader effectiveness over 20+ years

The Accelerated Reader Program, used in many K-12 public education systems, generates mixed responses and experiences from UM students and teachers.

Educator Judi Paul developed the idea for the AR Renaissance Learning Program in 1984. It became used by schools across America in 1998, shifting to the web version in 2006 to store and access online quizzes.

Renaissance Learning released a new version of the program in 2014, called Accelerated Reader 360. Before program changes occurred, several

Vallo Vision News • 20th April 2022

UM students: Remembering the April 27th tornado outbreak

The historic tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011 marked the day when an estimated 360 tornadoes touched down across 26 states. Alabama suffered the most damage, the tornado path cutting across over 1,200 miles of land and claiming 253 lives.

The national death count sits at 348 people, and this year is the 11th anniversary of the deadliest tornado outbreak in U.S. history.

Storms occurred periodically that April, leading up to the final week. Wednesday morning on the 27th, Weather Service radio

The Alabamian • 21st March 2022

Men’s Lacrosse Spotlight: Trevayne Hunter

Lacrosse attacker Trevayne Hunter found friendship and education opportunities through the sport that may have been difficult for him to achieve without it.

“I am Native American, and in my culture, we play the game of lacrosse,” said Hunter, who grew up in Aldergrove, Canada.

Lacrosse is the oldest sport in North America, first developed in the 1100s by Northern Native American tribes for social events or to settle disputes.

Hunter said he feels fortunate to play lacrosse after his tough chi

The Alabamian • 4th October 2021

Soccer player spotlight: Heather Gomez

Heather Gomez began playing soccer at the age of three, and she said it continues to be one of the best things to ever happen in her life.

She is proud to have grown up in South El Monte, California in a low-income part of the city and always had her family to surround her.

“I take a lot of pride where I come from, because I appreciate all of the support from everyone,” said Gomez. “I love representing my name and get to share whatever success to my hometown.”

No other sport captured her hear

The Alabamian • 7th March 2022

Make some racket for the tennis teams

Coach Tanner Stancil and representatives from UM’s men and women tennis teams shared their goals, driven to take matches one at a time for the spring season.

The women’s captain, Emily Hafner, and men’s captain, Philippe Zehender, along with men’s co-captain Sergi Martinez, all say they feel good about the season.

“We had our first conference match last Friday,” said Hafner, referring to their first game against University of West Georgia on Feb. 18. “I think we are going to have a very good s

Vallo Vision News • 7th February 2022

UM bass fisherman reflects on national ranking

UM bass team ranked first for Bass Pro Shops School of the Year in 2021; courtesy: Dawn Culpepper

Cal Culpepper says he always does his homework before leaving for a fishing tournament. Not schoolwork, but his lake research routine.

As a bass fisherman, he examines the lake map to see how deep the water goes. He plans out the fishing spots he will try before teams are allowed to practice, so he knows what to expect before the tournament begins.

“Another thing I do to prepare is get all my tac

The Alabamian • 18th November 2021

Mountain biking team idea cycles into development

UM’s decision to renovate the former golf course brought forth several different ideas, including the announcement of a new mountain biking team.

Dr. Shawn Mitchell, associate professor in exercise and nutrition science, will be taking the role of head coach. He is a strength and conditioning specialist certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Boasting several degrees in exercise science and clinical psychology, Mitchell is from Denver, Colo. and moved to Prescott, Ariz