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BEA wraps shooting for short film ‘Dreams of Murder’

The Alabamian

By Skye Anderson, Lifestyles editor Throughout the spring semester, members of the University of Montevallo’s chapter of the Broadcast Education Association, BEA, have been developing a surrealist murder mystery about a detective.  The short film “Dreams of Murder” follows detective Richard Morrison, who is on the

The Seniors of the Alabamian say farewell

The Alabamian

By The Alabamian Staff  As graduation nears, the seniors of the Alabamian are writing their last paragraphs and saying goodbye.   Whether it is grad school, the work force or being a high plains drifter, the senior staff members will reflect on the time at the university, their time with the Alabamian and what the futu

Alabama National Cemetery honors Vietnam veterans for National Vietnam War Veterans Day

The Alabamian

By Madison Smith, Managing editor of content Veterans and their families from across Alabama gathered March 29 at the Alabama National Cemetery to honor those who served in the Vietnam War in recognition of National Vietnam Veterans Day.  The ceremony took place at the highest point of the cemetery, where a memorial overlook allows visitors […]

The Final Weeks of the Alabama State Legislature’s 2026 Regular Session

The Alabamian

By Kendall Ledlow, News editor In a rare occurrence for an election year, Alabama legislators have used all 30 workdays allotted to them for the 2026 Regular Session. Ending on Thursday, April 9, here are some of the standout bills sent to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk during the final stretch.  HB2 requires all official state agencies […]

Meet UM’s new SGA President and Vice President elects

The Alabamian

By Skye Anderson, Lifestyles editor Results for the 2026–2027 SGA elections were announced on March 18, with Kendall Miller elected as president and Rylee Keasler elected as vice president.  “I remember saying ‘no way’,” said Keasler. “And getting up, jumping over a table and engulfing [Kendall] in a hug.”  “It was just really sweet,” said […

I’ve always believed in My New Band Believe: ‘My New Band Believe’ review

The Alabamian

By Skye Anderson, Lifestyles editor By the time black midi’s breakup was announced in 2024, bassist Cameron Picton had already been working on solo projects. Between 2024 and 2025, he released three CD exclusives on Bandcamp and played a string of shows opening for Black Country, New Road under the alias Camera Picture.  Last March, Picto

Against the Odds: The Five Biggest Upsets in Falcon Athletics from 2025

The Alabamian

By Sarah Turner, Sports editor A full calendar year has come and gone for Falcon athletics, but before we get too far into 2026, let’s take a walk down memory lane. From statement performances to unforgettable finishes, 2025 was filled with moments that proved UM athletes could more than rise to the occasion. Here’s a look back at the […]

Ashley Hope Pérez, ‘Out of Darkness’ and banding together

The Alabamian

By William Deaver On Mar 9, author Ashley Hope Pérez held a book signing and lecture in the Pat Scales Room of Carmichael Library. Pérez discussed her new project “Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers Rights,” an anthology of stories and poems on book bans.  Pérez’s 2015 b

A “The Bride!” Review: Gyllenhaal’s Take on Frankenstein Struggles to Comes Alive

The Alabamian

By Luke Del Rosario Hollywood seems to be obsessed with the Frankenstein story lately. First, with Yorgos Lanthimos’ sexual, hyper-stylized ‘Poor Things’ in 2023, then Guillermo del Toro’s somber ‘Frankenstein’adaptation last Fall, and now Maggie Gyllenhaal’s meta, energetic tale of self-discovery in ‘The Bride!’ hits theaters. After a century of artificial

Communication Studies Seniors ‘Spring into Action’ for Senior Showcase

The Alabamian

By Kendall Ledlow, News Editor For the sixth year in a row, the Communications Department hosted its COMS Senior Showcase, a celebratory event planned by the department’s graduating class. For 2026, it was held on March 12 in the Student Activity Center.   “Senior Showcase”? What Can you do with Coms? On

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