Students Prepare to Face Off for Halloween

By: Emily Connell

Students gathered in Main Hall to hear what kind of makeup tips Katie Beddingfield had to share with them for Halloween. Katie is junior at the University of Montevallo and an RA in Main Residents Hall. She is also a costume design and makeup major.

Katie talking to students about how to do makeup

 Katie says, "I wanted to for my first big program as an RA I wanted to try and do a makeup event and since it was close to Halloween, I thought it would be a good idea to try and do one to where I can help and show people how to do some special effects makeup without having to buy high end makeup and high end brushes that not every college student has the money to buy."

Theater, costume design and makeup major Harley Jenninngs said this about her makeup design for this event, "I worked at a haunted house for three years so this is actually like a really quick rein diction of a clown that I did while I was there."

Harley Jennings

Morgan McDonald painting her face as a sugar skull

Morgan McDonald, an art major, also attended the event. "I really love the day of the dead and all of the designs like the sugar skulls this is kinda what inspired that so its their all very colorful and like sort of a beautiful aspect of skulls rather than creepy," said McDonald.

Makeup from Target

Katie wanted to show students that doing special effects makeup isn't hard, it just takes patience. One simple way that Katie showed students was to use Elmer's Glue to make it look like your skin is peeling or burnt. You take the glue and smear it in the place where you want the wound to be. Let the glue dry, then take your finger nail and scratch upward along the edges. After that you can color it with paint or makeup to the color of your choice.

 If you were unable to attend this event and you would like to learn more about special effects makeup, check out the picture below for 7 Halloween Makeup Tricks using common household items.

Carrington Caise: A Born Leader

by Gerald Cunningham

The University of Montevallo women's basketball team kicked off their season with a friendly scrimmage against Shelton State Community College on Sunday, October 26th. With 4 new freshman, there is a bit of inexperience on the team, but the leadership is even thinner. Carrington Caise is the only senior on the team this year, and she has been relied upon to be the leader this year. Luckily for Coach Hilbrich, Caise was prepared for the challenge. 

Carrington Caise

"She's really taken it on her shoulders to be a leader this year," said Coach Hilbrich. "She's our team captain and she does a great job being vocal, and pushing everybody and getting them really to do what we need them to do."

Carrington Caise plans on graduating in May 2015, majoring in Mass Communication. Although her schedule is rigorous, she has given her time and dedication to basketball as well. One of her main goals this year is to help the incoming freshman who are still getting used to the game.

"I don't let them get down on themselves, you know?" said Caise, who plans on leading by example this year. "I want to help them know what position to be in, and help them talk to each teammate and know where to go."


Coach Cindy Hilbrich

Carrington has also made it a mission to have a better relationship with Coach Hilbrich after a shaky junior season. And so far, the results are positive.

"We are doing a lot better than what we probably have in the past, but now we have really good communication. What ever she says I hear it, I take it, and we do right."

Carrington Caise and the Lady Falcons host North Alabama for their first home game on November 19, 2014.

UM hosts the annual Falcon Classic

Story by: Sydney Fields

On October 18th the University of Montevallo hosted the annual Falcon Classic. The men started their 8K at 8:00 AM Saturday morning behind the baseball field and the course continued around the baseball field.

16 men's teams came out to the course bringing 130 individuals to compete. Donny Barnes, a Montevallo sophomore, was the first Falcon to cross the finish line. He came in 11th place overall, missing the top ten by only 4 seconds.

Donny Barnes

The men's team finished 8th place overall on one of the more challenging courses in the PBC.

The hills are what separate Montevallo's course from every other course. Donny Barnes is one of the many athletes that said the most difficult part of the course were the hills,  "We have a reputation for this course to have a lot of hills."

The women's race had 19 teams competing with 162 individuals competing. Freshman Katie Nelson not only came in 6th place overall but she has also been named the PBC Runner of the Week for the third time this season.

Aside from her many awards, she remains confident in her team, "It was a tough course, but I think our team is only going to get faster and we are only going to improve from here."

The women starting their 6K

Another individual award went to Freshman Si-Si Millsaps who place 8th overall. With motivation being key in a cross country meet, Millsaps says that winning for the team is what keeps her motivated, "It was big for us to represent Montevallo and go out there and just show them who owns the course and everything."

The women's dominant performance earned them their 3rd team championship out of the last 4 races. This race served as a preview of the NCAA Divison II Southeast Region Championship Race, which will also be hosted by the Falcons on November 22.

Newres, The Newest Residential Hall

By: Carrington Caise

Newres sign

Newres is the newest dorm on campus and according to some students it is the best. It is a well put together furnished dormitory that has a set room but with 4 smaller bedrooms inside.
Also it has two built in bathrooms, one on each side of the room and a built in kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave.

As Gerald Cunningham said “It’s basically like living in a four bedroom two bathroom apartment."

It has plenty of different things that accommodate the students in many of different ways. Some may even say it’s kind of on an upper scale compared to the other dorms. Newres holds within it a TV room, a game room, a study room on every floor, and a conference room.

Pool table

The game has a variety of different games that the students could play when they have down time or when they just need to relax a bit. Some being a foosball table, an ice hockey table, a pool table, and a Q table.

The rooms in Newres help to give a student a since of actually living on their own because the student has their own room just in a bigger apartment. The student doesn’t have to worry about having their roommate come in and maybe wanting to stay up while they are sleeping because it is their own individual room.

Phi Mu Hosts Miss Carnation Pageant

By Brianna Davis

Phi Mu Sorority

Saturday afternoon, Phi Mu, other sororities, and members of the Montevallo community joined together to put on the Miss Carnation Pageant in Palmer Hall for the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.

This event is one of the biggest that Phi Mu put on this year. The sisters of Phi Mu’s goal is to raise as much money as possible to help their charity of choice. They do their best to surpass their efforts of the previous year.

Angel Maddos shocked to find out she won

The Miss Carnation pageant had four junior contestants and five miss contestants. Angel Maddos won overall, Junior Miss Carnation. She was shocked and her parents could not have been more proud. The shouts of joy were overwhelming. The Miss Carnation winner was Lily Walker, who also won Most Photogenic.  

People's Choice Trophy

The turnout for the pageant was great according to Hannah Godwin. She was happy to see so many faces in the crowd that wanted to support. The tickets were three dollars in advance and five at the door. They also took extra donations which was set up in the lobby of Palmer.  

A Local Restaurant Feeds The Needy

By: Liliya Shoemaker





 

 

Chubbs Grub Station in Alabaster has recently celebrated its one year anniversary. Since being in business, Chubbs has provided thousands of meals for the needy around the area. Will Cholewinski is the owner of this local burger joint, who also has a dream to essentially end hunger in the state of Alabama in the next few years.



Chubbs Grub Station

As a young boy, Will knew that his calling in life was to feed the needy. He experienced hunger in his early years and knew that he wanted to help others. Over the years Will has worked with local food banks and schools to raise donations and food for those in need.

 In just one year Chubbs has been able to provide 10,000 meals to the local food bank. Will credits most of it to the involvement of the community to support this great cause. "The community has provided 5,000 meals, I just matched that," said Will.

 



Famous burgers and fries

In the next 25 years Will plans on expanding his business nationwide. The more restaurants that are open, the more food they will be able to provide for those in need. "200 stores in the next 25 to 30 years gives me the ability to provide 1 million people a year. 3 meals a day, 365 days a year. Which effectively ends hunger in the state of Alabama," says Will.

This local burger joint has the best burgers around, but also provides tremendous support to the community. If you donate 2 non-perishable items, you will receive a free drink. After donating 15 times, you will receive a free meal. At the end of the month, Chubbs actually matches the donations and takes them to the local food banks.

Check out Chubbs menu and like them on Facebook. The more community support Chubbs gets, the more people are fed on the daily basis.



UM Student's Ebola Opinions

By: Ashley Johnson

With the Ebola virus outbreak being the most talked about situation, it only natural that everyone would have their opinions, assumptions, and concerns about it. The Ebola virus most recently is widespread in West Africa. Though this virus has made its way to the United States, it has not made it to Montevallo, Alabama.

 What has made it's way to Montevallo are student opinions about the Ebola virus. UM students weigh in and tell what they make of the Ebola crisis. UM student Jonathan Adams says "Right now with the Ebola crisis, it's not a huge issue because it has only affected a few people, but if we are not careful it can spread." Many other students share the same feeling, one in particular student who agrees with Adams is Bryanna Gregory. "I know that is a very serious sickness that can be caught quickly, I know that the symptoms are horrible and it is a contagious thing to get."

www.montevallo.edu

 UM student Jonathan Adams feel residents here in Montevallo shouldn't be to concerned, but the residents in Dallas, Texas have the right to be worried being that it's there.Though the


Ebola virus hasn't made its way here their are precautions anyone can take to make sure they are protected from not only Ebola, but any type of virus.

www.thesleuthjournal.com

 Making sure you keep you hand out of your face, this could rubbing your eyes or scratching your nose. Also making sure you wash your hands frequently can help. The Ebola outbreak is a serious condition, but humor has surfaced around this virus on various social media sites. UM student Bethany Johnson finds one joke in particular to be hilarious.


 She says, "More people have dated Kim Kardashian than have died from Ebola in the States, yeah I love that one." Another UM student, Bryanna Gregory doesn't think Ebola are funny. She says that the Ebola virus is a serious situation we shouldn't make light of. Though there are different opinions, UM students ultimately agree that we shouldn't be so worried at this time.
http://legacy.montevallo.edu/studenthealthservices/

The Best Place on Campus to Work

By Dione Thrift

Students at the University of Montevallo experience many things through out there college career.  While attending classes and studying, often take up their time along with extracurricular activities, some students choose to work.  Now most students usually work off campus but some students actually work on campus.  A particular place on campus which is the best place for students to work is Carmichael Library.  But why is this the best place on campus to work?

 

 "It's super convenient. It's on campus, I can come in between classes and it's a really chill environment.  It's not stressful so it's really nice to be able to come to work and chill out and when things are hectic it's nice to have a more relaxed environment to work in." Student work Hannah Stephens explained. 

Student Workers are important in Carmichael as they are responsible for making sure books get put back where they belong, and checking to make sure that items are in their assigned order as well.  Also student workers are important in the library for helping patrons with ordinary questions, and to help make the library a welcoming experience.  

Main Hall's Oldest Resident

By: Johnathan M Turnbow

With a campus as rich and colorful as montevallo, it is easy for students to find a good story around every corner.  With a rich antebellum history and buildings almost as old as the state itself, Montevallo's campus has a few residents that have been here for quite some awhile.

Carey Heatherly UM Archivist

The famous locations such as King house and Reynolds Hall both are home to well known ghosts, but between the two students can sometimes hear the tormented soul of former Montevallo student Condie Cunningham.

University Archivist Carey Heatherly was more than willing to share the story of Montevallo's burning lady.  Heatherly also said that the number of ghosts on campus tends to vary, but are most commonly seen or felt during the halloween season.

Cunningham is a favorite of most students on campus and students claim that her presence can still be felt today.  With everything from doors being slammed to objects going missing or even a mysterious presence felt in the room, students claim that Cunningham is still a well known presence to this day. Students can learn more about the campus ghost stories by asking for them at Montevallo's Carmichael Library.

Watch the video below to see Carey Heatherly tell the entire Condie story:

Carnival for a Cure

By: David Singleton

As part of W.O.W (What's on this Weekend) SGA held their first ever Carnival for a Cure on October 17th on main quad. The event was to help raise money for cancer research.

FCS Club

The Event was not only for student organizations to have tables there, but also for different companies in the community. SGA president Tanya Hoang had this to say "We wanted to do something that could invite the entire community and something that could be fun for everyone, and we wanted to have a purpose behind it." 

Many of these organizations, like the campus's B.O.N.D (Beauty Of Natural Decisions) showed up in order to let students know that they are on campus and that they exist. Some of the different type of organizations at the event included: Greek organizations, FCS Club, AAA, and the Golden Key Club. 

Delta Gamma selling Desserts

For students to take part in some of the games and get some of the food all that students had to do was purchase tickets which were only 10 cents each and then give each table how many tickets it required.

SGA host W.O.W events every weekend for more information on what these events are you can visit the UM Campus events webpage. 

College Night Kicks Off

Story By: Ryan Moriarty

Severe weather is far from what students wanted to hear last Monday afternoon as Purples and Golds anticipated the College Night Mixer. Snow may have cancelled the Thursday night performance last year, but this time the storms didn’t prevent students from showing out.  

Purple Side Booth

College Night is Montevallo’s homecoming, focusing on two competing musicals created by each side. The students work hard in January and February each year to create a show the students and alumni will love, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Gold Side Booth

The Student Activity Center (SAC) on Montevallo’s campus housed the mixer, which gives new students the opportunity to see what each side is about. Both sides showed up in force, filling the SAC with laughter and spirit.

Purple and Gold Side each have an individual feel to them, which can make it hard to choose. “Both sides are just really nice and it is hard to decide,” said Alex Belli, an undecided freshman.  

Each side has a female and male leader which help guide the side as well as the new students to choosing their home on the College Night stage.

Gold Side Leader Madison Imbusch talking with new students.

“You really just have to see where you fit, it’s hard to describe the personality of the side, you really have to see how you feel,” said Madison Imbusch, Gold Side’s female leader.

Purple Side commonly refers to its side as a “family”, one that Purple Leader, Sydney Fant, says allowed her to truly be herself. “We accept anyone and everyone, that’s one thing I love about it too, everyone’s equal,” said Fant.

Purple Side does cheers.

Screaming, chanting, and cheering are the first thing you will notice at any College Night event and there was no shortage at the mixer. Each side preformed two of their cheers and then “circled up” to sing their respective side songs. 

This ninety-seven year old tradition is one that maintains strong ties to Montevallo alumni. “It’s a completely different experience, it’s the other half, some people say the better half,” said Pastor Banks, an alumnus who came out to see the event.

College Night will take place in early February. Keep an eye out for tickets and more information as we get closer and move into the Spring semester. 

Noon Ball Is What They Call It

By: Carrington Caise

Noon ball is the hottest new thing around the athletic department of the University of Montevallo. All types of different employees apart of the department are joining in the fun of noon ball on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Coach shooting

The University of Montevallo's on Nathan Kennedy, the new Assistant Men's Basketball Coach had a great idea that he came up with, with the new athletic director Mark Richards.


Coach Hilbrich smiling

One day as they were playing one on one they decided that they no longer just wanted it to be just them so they decided to email the whole staff of the athletic department and give them all an invite to come out and play with them during lunch time.

The Athletic Department is starting to get many people to know about it and some have even come in to watch them play. Especially some of the athletes that have their coaches put there playing. They say it's a great laugh and fun to watch their coach interact.

Their idea has succeeded and they now play every Tuesday and Thursday's at 12 o clock noon in the Student Activity Center and they run as many games as possible.

Getting into the Spirit

By Brandon Edwards

You will not find a single place on Montevallo's campus without a story. At a college known for its hauntings, they can be quite difficult to avoid. Students walk the campus with a weary eye, always prepared for the next strange occurrence.

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No two experiences are the same and everyone has something to add to a conversation. Places like King House and Main Hall are among the two most frequently mentioned locations for hauntings on the campus.

Everywhere you go, you learn or hear something new about a spirit or specter somewhere on the campus.

Freshmen and Upperclassmen alike have their own stories to tell. Students like freshman Asha Butler have yet to have any spooky encounters. However, students like senior Savanna Gunn have had more run-ins than they can remember.

Between seeing shadows of people that aren't there, mysterious phone calls, and breathy whispers are simply the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the supernatural.

The Rewards and Hard Work of a Resident Assistant

Story by: Sydney Fields

Every Residence Hall has a Resident Assistant, or more commonly referred to as an R.A. These people are who the residents go to for any issue they have in the halls whether it involves maintenance problems, roommate disputes, or any other issues.

Their job also includes putting on different programs each semester for the residents to attend as well as enforcing the rules. R.A.s get a stipend each month as well as a free room in the halls.

Olivia spending time with her residents

Olivia Ricks is the R.A. for the 2nd floor of Hanson Hall at The University of Montevallo. Olivia says the positives of being an R.A. definitely outweighs the negatives,

"I get to be introduced to a lot of girls on campus, they're all interesting, everyone is very diverse, and everyone has different interests and hobbies."

Taryn Woodgett, a junior resident in Hanson Hall enjoys the programs as well as game nights because she builds relationships not only with her friends, but also with her R.A., "It means a lot to have a good relationship with my R.A. because I know that I can come to her just to talk or if I have any concerns with anything in the building."

In addition to the fun events, R.A.s have a list of duties that must be completed each night as they do their rounds.

Assuring the fire extinguisher's gage is filled

"I check all of the emergency exits, make sure that they are sounding, check the fire escapes, make sure the fire extinguishers are filled the way they are supposed to be filled."

Olivia says even though her job can be tough at times, seeing her residents bloom and grow is what makes it all worth it at the end of the day.

Pumpkin Patch Express

By: Emily Connell

During the month of October, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum invites families to come ride the Pumpkin Patch Express. Take a ride on the Pumpkin Patch Express to the Great Pumpkin Patch where you can find your favorite pumpkin from the patch!

Sally Scarecrow

There are many fun activities at the Pumpkin Patch. These activities include a hay ride, bounce in the house, corn maze, coloring and fun tattoos. Be sure to bring your camera and take a picture with Sally the Scarecrow. Snacks, soft drinks, and good ol'fashioned boiled peanuts are available for cash purchase at the pumpkin patch.

"I've seen kids the past four years, the same kids come to see the pumpkin patch and the live scarecrow," says Sally the Scarecrow.

Shelby County resident, Robi Klein says, "I really like the Pumpkin Patch Express. I mean its a fun family outing and you know its a wonderful family experience.  

Pumpkin Patch Express

The Pumpkin Patch Express is every Saturday and Sunday in October. Saturday train rides are at 10am, 1pm and 3pm. Sunday train rides are at 1pm and 3pm. 

The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is conveniently located right off of I-65 exit 228.

Laughter and Memories By UPC

By Brianna Davis

Like every week, UPC has something for students to do on campus. This week, UPC brought Comedian Landry to Montevallo. The comedy was amongst a few other activities happening Tuesday night.

Crowd  clapping for the headliner

About 50 people showed up for the show, which was unexpected due to Midnight Madness activities starting at 5:30 and continuing on during the comedy event.

The opener for the show was Comedian Jamel. He brought back memories to some of the audience when talking about his grandmother beating him all the while, completely devoted to praising Him.

Comedian Landry

Comedian Landry is a Canadian who was raised by a single mother and her family. His jokes reflected his life experience as a biracial child. He even joked about not knowing he was African American until he was 12 years old. 

One student, Raven Beverly, commented, “He kept it interesting.” She was referring to Landry and his experience of living in Atlanta, Georgia. 

UPC will have another event next Tuesday, October 21; it will be a drive in movie located in the overflow parking lot across from the SAC.

University of Montevallo Carmichael Library Offers Much to Students.

By Dione Thrift

The first thing one thinks of when hearing the library is probably books.  That's what a good majority of students, and even faculty at the University of Montevallo said when asked.  Some people equate books as to being boring which would probably make Carmichael a little less attractive to students, but Carmichael offers students more than just books.

     "Studying, even like the archives, multimedia, and everything we have....if students tap into that, I think there are endless resources...." says University of Montevallo Junior Linsey Tillman.  Carmichael offers not only books, but a place where students can come study, whether with a group, takes place on the main, and bottom floors, or quietly alone, which takes place up stairs.

Other than checking out books, Carmichael also offers students DVDs to check out.  DVDs content range from popular box office hits to educational documentaries.  There's something for everyone to enjoy.  Audiobooks and CDs are also available for students to checkout.
One more thing that Carmichael Library offers that students can greatly benefit is the digital media lab. This is a perfect place for students who don't have regular access to computers and other digital media equipment. Chromebooks, cameras, and digital software are available for students, which is convenient considering the library flexible hours.
 

  Carmichael also provides jobs for students, seeking employment with flexible hours.  The library also provides assistance with research, and tutoring for students wanting to improve in the classroom. So Carmichael proves to offer more than just something to read, it offers kids all they need to succeed.

Flex Points Moves To Lula B's

By Ashley Johnson

Each student that has a meal plan at the University of Montevallo are given a certain amount of Flex dollars. Last semester and many semesters before, students were only able to use these flex dollars for food places on campus.

University of Montevallo

 Surprisingly, that changed this fall semester. Students are now able to use these flex dollars off of campus at places like Subway, Dominoes, and Lula B's. One particular place that have benefiting since the acceptance of flex dollars is Lula B's.

Lula B's Facebook

Lula B's is a local frozen yogurt shop located on Main street in Montevallo, Alabama. They are the go to spot if you need something sweet or just a small treat.

 Lula B manager, Reba Seiner, says she has notice a growth of  business and that it is coming from college students.

When asked what form of payment she runs across the most to no surprise she said flex dollars. College students are definitely taking advantage of this and Lula B's is loving the growth of business.




https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lula-Bs-Frozen-Yogurt/128508647228758

Students Reveal Their "Destiny"

By: Johnathan M Turnbow

College students are seen as having exceptional amounts of free time, and video games fill that void perfectly. 

With college students being one of the largest markets for these games, when asked we found just one game that stood above the rest.

 Destiny, a game that cost a half of a billion dollars to produce, had been a block buster for game developer Bungie to produce.

One of the shining points for the game has also been its ability for players to play together. 
Students are able to join up online to share their game experiences.

Destiny, A new gaming experience for stuents

At the end of the day students have just one important question left to ask, "Does it interfere with your homework?"

Thought most students said it didn't, there was one students who gave a slightly more truthful answer. 

Most students said said they only played a few hours a day, but one student admitted that it made homework a little harder to finish on time. 

Montevallo Club Offers Language Lessons

Story By: Ryan Moriarty

Montevallo has an array of different clubs on campus, but one group is doing more than just meeting, they’re teaching. 

The Korean Culture Club, or KCC, has started giving free Korean language lessons along with their weekly meetings at 7:00 pm on Thursdays in Reynolds 226.

McNeely teaches basic Korean words.

“We’re hoping to at least be able to hold an average conversation by the end of the year,” said Abbey McNeely, vice president and cofounder of the Korean Culture Club.

The group, founded in 2012, covers more than just language in their meetings. All the members have different reasons for being interested in Korean culture, so the club tries to provide for everyone.

The club watches Korean pop music videos, Korean soap operas, plays Korean based games, and teaches small lessons about life in Korea and how it differs from that in the United States. 

A KCC member plays "the ear game".

On Thursday the KCC played “the ear game” which is a game taken from the Korean variety show, running man. The purpose of the game is to identify a foreign object just by having it rubbed against your ear. 

“The host will bring a mysterious object, rub it on your ear, probably giving you some horrifying sensations, although they are all safe objects, the team is supposed to try and figure out what that item is to gain points.” explained Becky Leach, President and cofounder of the KCC. 

Leech says one thing that motivated her when creating the Korean culture club was the popularity of Gangnam Style, the song’s success drove her to want people to know about all aspects of Korean culture. 

The KCC will also be hosting their second annual Running Man event this spring. All proceeds will be donated to LINK (Liberty in North Korea).

Students Build Themselves New Friends

By: David Singleton

On Tuesday September 30, 2014 the University of Montevallo's UPC held their annual event Stuff-A-Friend.

Student naming friends

The Event started at 5 p.m. that afternoon but students started lining up outside Anna Irving as early as 4:45 p.m. in order to receive the animal of their choice.

The event Stuff-A-Friend is an event that takes place every year and allows students to choose an animal and then proceed inside Anna Irving and then stuff their new friends. This is nice and free way for students to get a build-a-bear but with a Univeristy of Montevallo twist.

The choices of animals for students to pick between was a lion, a cow, and a monkey. With this event
 being as popular as it is, it makes it hard for every student to get the animal of their choice.

Students stuffing their new friends

Student Bronson Harris had this problem "Unfortunately I was in the back and was only allowed to get a lion."

For more information on UPC events you can visit the UPC website.

Troran Browns Passion For The Game

Troran Brown a 6'2 point guard was named Peach-Belt Conference player of the year, first team Daktronics All-Southeast Region, First team NABC All South-east Region, NABC All American, and the PBC All Tournament team and the All-Tournament team for the South-east Region.

 Not only has he already set accolades for himself but he also averaged 18.8 points and 6.8 assist. He lead the team and the Conference in assist and finished sixth in the nation in assist.

Troran releasing his shot

Troran Brown is more than ready for the season and is excited to begin. He has already set preterm goals for this year.

Troran is marked a s a high caliber player that is getting highly recruited from the pro ovesees scouts to the NBA scouts. He is looking to go further with basketball if it is a possibility.

Coach Danny Young feels as if this will be a great year for Troran and that as long as he works hard and gives it all he has he will be able to accomplish the goals he wants and be able to get to where he wants to go.

Troran believes that his team will be able to make it all the way this year. There are looking at Conference play for sure and have no worries to the teams they will be competing against.

The men's basketball team will be on there way to playing in Puerto Rico during the month of November. There all will have a chance to be able to get scouted from some high time professional recruits.

Campus Life

By Brianna Davis

For most, getting ready for college is an exciting experience. Students begin to count down the days until they can leave the nest and discover them selves. But for one student, Verdell Davis, getting away isn’t at the top of his list.

Verdell’s home caught fire on August 1^st. For that entire month, he and his family lived in hotels while scavenging up all they could save from the damage, which was not much. They made do with what they could.

Verdell started school at the end of August and by this time he was definitely in a rush to leave home. Living in a medium room with his family of five and having to share a room with his two sisters was reason enough for Verdell to branch away from his family.

So he found his refuge at UAB’s campus. Verdell attends classes from about nine to four every day. Afterwards, he either hangs out with his friends, study, or go work out at the gym. The most peaceful place for Verdell though is the Greens.

Located between 7^th street and University Boulevard, the Greens provide students with an open atmosphere of serenity. The grass is really green and spacious for everyone to enjoy.

And although, home isn’t how it use to be; things have began to settle down with Verdell and his family. It’s never easy starting over.