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Palms West Journal •

Fifth annual Jupiter Irish Fest at Abacoa Amphitheater

The fifth annual Jupiter Irish Fest is set for March 8 and 9 at the Abacoa Amphitheater in Jupiter. Organized by Ireland U.S. Experience Entertainment, this two-day festival offers a rich tapestry of Irish culture, music, dance and cuisine.The Jupiter Irish Fest is the vision of founder David McGovern, who was born in Dublin and wanted to showcase the culture, sights, food, drink and entertainment of his homeland.• When — Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, 11 a.m. to 8 p....
Palms West Journal •

Taste of Asia brings food, drink and entertainment to Morikami

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will host its annual A Taste of Asia: A Culinary and Cultural Experience on Saturday, March 8, from 6:30 to 11 p.m.Attendees will receive a culinary passport to sample Asian-inspired dishes crafted by some of South Florida’s most celebrated restaurants. Winebow Spirits and Niigata Sake Selections will provide a curated selection of fine wines, sakes and artisanal cocktails to enhance the tasting experience.The entertainment includes a taiko drumming perfo...
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Palm Beach Garden Library celebrates World Wetlands Day with Riverbend Park

World Wetland Day highlights protecting the world's wetlands and its inhabitants [Photo by: Geoff Brook]World Wetlands Day is a day to show appreciation to the animals that live in the wetlands and highlight the importance of the wetlands to the ecosystem. Palm Beach Garden Library is collaborating with Riverbend Park to engage the public with a meet and greet to four animals that reside there, including a snake and an alligator. While also showcasing the importance of the wetlands themselves.In...
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Alligators are swimming over to West Boca Raton library

In a continued presentation of “Daggerwing visits the Library”, the center will be bringing alligators to interact with [Photo by Kyaw Tun]The West Boca Raton Library is hosting live alligators. These alligators are being brought by the Daggerwing Nature Center. Daggerwing and West Boca Raton library have had an on-going series of “Daggerwing visits the Library,”  in which the center brings various animals to the library for the community to interact with and learn about. Florida is home to a la...
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Lovebirds come together at Daggerwing

Daggerwing is hosting "Birds in Love", this event gives an opportunity to witness and learn a few things about birds from a knowledgeable naturalist [Photo by Dulcey Lima]At Daggerwing Nature Center the birds have their own valentine this year. “Birds in Love” will be an introduction to Birds 101 with a naturalist going over the many distinctions of ways  birds show their love to one another and to people. This program will answer questions such as: do male and female birds look the same, who ta...
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20th Anniversary of Green Cay Nature Center Wetlands celebration

February 15th will mark the 20th anniversary of the Green Cay Centers first introduction to South Florida [Photo by Casey Lovegrove]Green Cay Nature Center Wetlands is celebrating its 20th anniversary and wants to invite everyone to join them. At this celebration, there will be a free presentation where visitors will be able to hear a timeline of events on how the center came to be and what the future holds. What: History of Green Cay and its FutureThe center is one of the newest nature centers...
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Science and Nature that expands knowledge through generations

Those 50+ are invited to expand their knowledge of how nature and science go hand-in-hand at Green Cay Nature Center [Photo by Aaron Burden]The Green Cay Nature center invites those 50+ to expand their knowledge and understanding of the nature they reside in with their series Science for Seniors. Over the course of two weeks, the center will be hosting two segments: a Hidden Wild Documentary and Commentary & Ethnobotamy: Florida’s First People, Plants and Mastodons. This program offers a list of...
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Spend your Valentines with the deer of Okeeeheelee Park

Okeeheelee Park extends its Valentine's Day love to the public with an experience to interact with the deer [Photo by Marko Hankkila]Valentines is still in the air and Okeeheelee Park is sharing its Valentine with the deer in its Nature Center. The center will be hosting a “Deer-ly Loved Hearts & Crafts” event where the public will be able to make Valentine arts and crafts. Also, attendees will have the chance to meet and greet the deer from the park. The deer that will be present during the pre...
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Take a shot at archery with certified instructors at Riverbend Park

Archery lessons are being taught at Riverbend Park for those that are entry level to intermediate [Photo by Tomas Martinez]An arrow of opportunity has struck Riverbend Park. USA Archery will be hosting an instructional course at Riverbend with a chance for participants to learn all things archery, from handling the bow to releasing an arrow. For those interested in signing up for Archery 101, here are some safety tips to consider when going to this event:Only point the bow and arrow in a safe d...
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ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival brings artist from around the world

The Tampa General Hospital will be opening it grounds to host the ArtiGras Fine Art Festival [Photo by Debby Hudson]Tampa General Hospital presents the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival. The festival is an outdoor arts event showcasing an exhibition of fine art that features activities such as live entertainment, artist demonstrations, interactive art activities for all ages and a youth art competition.This event is mostly produced through the works of volunteers in the community. There are various op...
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Everglades Immersion: Cypress Dome Wet Walk

Take a trip down in the Everglades and meets its inhabitant [Photo by Michael Jerrard]Join a naturalist-guided walk through the Everglades. This event allows attendees to immerse themselves in the unique world of cypress domes and alligators, learning about the role of elevation and water flow in shaping this ecosystem.On this walk, what attendees can expect to see are: Participants have to purchase tickets on their website.With the support of many early conservationists, scientists, and other a...
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Full Moon Bike Ride

Go on a bike ride under the stars on the trails around Riverbend Park with your family or friends [Photo by Aryan Sur]Explore the park with a guided nighttime bike ride presented by Riverbend. Appropriate safety gear is recommended and required.This event will not hang out bikes to use, so the event asks participants to bring their own bike. Participants should bring water and are encouraged to pre-register as space is limited.  Arrive 10-15 minutes before the program start time to check in at...
Palms West Journal •

Horse show to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Wellington

The $100,000 Kristen Baran Charity Hunter Class horse show will bring top riders and horses to Wellington International, 3400 Equestrian Club Drive, at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, to raise money for the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington.  A preview luncheon for equestrian enthusiasts, philanthropists and more in January highlighted the support of Bal Harbour Shops and previewed the luxury vendors that will be at the show, including Dolce & Gabbana, Golden Goose, Lanvin, Elisabetta...
Palms West Journal •

Suits for Seniors tees up 6th Golf & Give

Nonprofit Suits for Seniors invites the public to swing by its sixth annual Golf & Give event Feb. 12 for unlimited driving range play, a buffet, cocktails, music and more.This event will be held at Drive Shack in West Palm Beach from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $250. Visit www.suitsforseniors.org/annual-golf-give for tickets and more information.All proceeds go to Suits for Seniors’ “school to college to career” program, which offers:• A free eight-week leadership development program designed to bu...
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Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club

The Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club organization encourages outdoor activity and awareness for the outdoor space [ Photo by Mark Bosky]The  Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club are meeting up and inviting interested attendees to listen to guest speakers from local organizations presenting nature-related subjects and other environmental topics of interest. The club has a focus on protecting the outdoor spaces. Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club  do a wide range of activities, including: kayaking, canoeing, bac...
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World Wetland Day at Wellington Library

The Wellington Library invites the public to enjoy World Wetland Day [Photo by Geoff Brooks]Wellington Library will be celebrating World Wetlands Day on Feb. 4. The library's event will be sponsored by Okeeheelee Park, and will have live wetland animals along with information about their habitat and ecosystem they’re currently in. Animals will include alligators, snakes, turtles and more.Wetlands are areas  where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all...
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Overlooked and unprotected: South Florida's creatures need help

Creatures in South Florida need your assistance in this upcoming informational meeting [Photo by Rafael Figuero]Sometimes people can get caught up with the flashiest of animals and their problems, but what about those animals that are often overlooked and are more at risk because of this failure to notice their needs . Riverbend Park noticed this trend and devised a day to talk about these creatures with their segment called, “South Florida Animals: Overlooked.”This segment will highlight these...
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Take a hike under the stars

Riverbend Park invites you to grab your flashlight and walk among the stars [ Photo by Clint Mckoy]Take a hike under the stars with the family. This adventure on the trails will be led by experienced naturalists through Riverbend Park to observe not only the night sky, but nature and potential nocturnal creatures that come to life under the night sky. During this night hike, participants may stumble upon nocturnal activities from the park's animal residents. The animals that participants could h...
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Ballet Palm Beach: The Great Gatsby

Enjoy a performance by the Ballet Palm Beach and witness their rendition of The Great Gatsby [ Photo by Kazuo Ota]The Kravis Center will be hosting the Ballet Palm Beach on February 28th - March 2nd. The ballet company will put on their rendition of the Great Gatsby. Time: Friday - 7 p.m., Saturday - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.Where: Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse at the Kravis CenterAddress: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. 701 Okeechobee Boulev...
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Sawmill Saturday

Sawmill Saturday brings attendees to look back at one of history's most innovated creations [Photo by Daniel Sheeman]Innovation can be found in the most unlikely places. The sawmill is one of those innovations, the invention came from a response on how to make a quicker way of handling lumber which would be helpful for farmers, woodsmen or for the family fire. Riverbend Park recognizes this “turn of the century” technology that has helped provide an efficient and productive way to the what we ha...
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Antique Car Show in Fort Myers

Take a drive in the past when visiting the Edison and Ford Estate as they host an Antique Car Show [Photo by Edion and Ford Estate]The Edison and Ford Winter Estates invites the public to their Annual Antique Car Show. The show will feature classic cars on the Ford estate lawns to show respect to one of the earliest contributors to the mobile industry, Henry Ford. Featuring nearly 100 Ford model cars, attendees can expect music, food trucks and an opportunity to explore the gardens, museum, labo...
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Daggerwing is hosting an Intro to Archery

Intro to Archery will be taught by certified instructors through the U.S. Archery [Photo by Robin-Battison]Daggerwing Nature Center will be encouraging its community to engage in some activity by offering an “Intro to Archery” class. The class will be led by certified US Archery instructors that will provide the basic understanding of archery, safety and allow participants a chance to practice on the range. For those interested in signing up for Intro to Archery, here are some safety tips to con...
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Raptors at Okeeheelee Park are ready for their close up

Come down to Okeeheelee Park to get a snap shot of the birds that reside there [Photo by Gareth Davis]From beginners to experts, nature photographers are invited to capture shots of raptors at Okeeheelee Nature Center. In an optimal setting with light and natural background, birds will be perched for photographers to have free range to get their best shot. Before the event begins, there will be a short briefing on the rules. This event is presented by Friends of  Okeeheelee, this is their ninth...
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Nature Trails of Florida

This presentation will educate visitors about the nature around them, how to enjoy it and how to protect it [Photo by Caleb Jack]The Florida Association Trails Loxahatchee chapter is having a meeting for those interested in maintaining the nature trails around Florida. The event will include speakers from environmental organizations, learning more about their established programs and getting to know its members. Refreshments will be available. The Florida Trail Association builds, maintains, pro...
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Come Feed the Animals

Its animal feeding time at Riverbend Park; animals ranging from the smallest you can think of to the largest such as alligators [Photo by Jan Meeus]The Okeeheelee Nature Center is hosting a special feeding frenzy week with the animals for the public to come out and witness for themselves. Wednesday through Friday, attendees will be able to see a presentation of various animals and see what they eat on a regular basis. However, on Saturday, the center invites the public back to witness their “All...
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Come chat with birds at Green Cay Nature Center

The nature center invites attendees to expand their knowledge on the local birds around Florida [ Photo by Geoff Brooks]Green Cay Nature Center is hosting a “Bird & Talk Tour: Wetland Birds” program. This program will feature a presentation about the birds in Florida followed by a tour where participants will be able to enjoy the unique birds at the center with a naturalist guide. Participants are asked to bring binoculars and a field guide to spot and capture these animals in their natural habi...
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Daggerwing has caught a case of the Love Bugs

Love is in the air at Daggerwing as pre-schoolers will be able to craft their imagination with animals at the center [Photo by Daiga Ellaby]The nature center will be hosting “Mother & Me: Love Bugs.” This activity is encouraged to celebrate Mother Nature and to get pre-schoolers to toddlers learn about their natural surroundings. The event will cover crafts, story-times, activities and live animals. In addition to teaching empathy, responsibility and love, animals can make great friends and comp...
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Orchids are in Bloom at Morikami

Morikami Museum will be hosting its Orchid Weekend on Feb. 1st and 2nd. Meet a curated selection of orchid vendors, suppliers, and artisan plant enthusiasts who will be on hand all weekend to share their expertise and offer unique plants, supplies, and Japanese artisans.Cost: Free with paid admission into the museumOrchids are a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colorful and fragrant. Here are some fun facts about the plants that you’ll be seeing in the...
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38th Annual Boca Raton Museum Art Festival

The Boca Raton Museum opens its doors to host the Museum Art Festival in Mizner Park. The festival is a celebration and admiration of an inspiring range of artistic expressions, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media. Over 170 artists are expected to participate from more than 10 countries. Attendees will be able to purchase art directly from creators. The event will be free to get into and parking will be free as well.The event will feature family activities, allow you to crea...
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Ethnobotany Free Guided Tour at Green Cay Nature Center

The Green Cay Nature Center is offering a free Ethnobotany guided tour. Ethnobotany is the study of the relationship between people and plants. This tour is designed to connect and bring a greater understanding between people and their green space. It will also include history on the indigenous Pre-Coloumbian natives of the glades living out in nature. Planets that are native to the Green Cay Native wetlands:Arrowhead: Its large leaves and conspicuous flowers make it easy to find in the wild. It...
Palms West Journal •

Garlic Fest set to stink up Wellington

Executive Director Nancy Stewart began “The Best Stinkin’ Party in South Florida” in 1999 and considers it her baby. The event has won hundreds of state and international awards, but she says she doesn’t do it for the recognition.“Opening the door, letting people in, launching the event has always been my favorite,” Stewart says. “To see the people coming and wondering where they came from, how they got my information and how they heard about us, it’s always my favorite. That and the music.”The...
Vallo Vision News •

The Zetas are officially back at Montevallo

The Zeta Phi Beta Sorotity made its return to the University of Montevalllo’s campus this past Friday. The chapter hasn’t had a line cross at the university since pre-covid.

The probate featured fellow NHPC members in attendance such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, NuTorious Nu Tau, Xi Upsilon Chapter of KAY Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho, Omega Psi PSi and grad. chapter members of Zeta Phi Beta.

The ceremony introduced a total of five new members:

The probate included memorization of founders/pr
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Montevallo Art Festival

The Montevallo Arts Festival was held at Orr Park in Montevallo and ran 10:00-5:00 p.m on Saturday.

The event comprised of multiple artist showcasing their pieces to purchase.

Entree into the event was free. The environment was animal friendly, included food vendors and music for entertainment.

Parking was held at Orr Park and its surrounding area.

For the latest entertainment and arts festivities around you, keep tuning into Vallo Vision
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The Alabamian is hiring for new positions

The Alabamian is looking for new editors to fill in for their staff. All these positions are paid, students that are interested in writing, opinion pieces, and photography are encouraged to take part of this opportunity.

Current Lifestyle Editor, Ashlee Hall, who started her junior year shared how working at The Alabamian has been one of the highlights of her time at the university.

“Working at The Alabamian has been one of the best opportunities I have had during my time at Montevallo. The ex
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Solar Eclipse and Astronomy Club: A story written in the Stars

The solar eclipse happened today, but on the campus of Montevallo the clouds covered it for the most part. Thus, leaving the astronomy club to shine the brightest.

The solar eclipse may be a phenomenon that we rarely see, however, for the president of the astronomy club, Samantha Cost, her love of space is here to stay.

“I’ve always loved space ever since I was a little kid. At one point I thought I was going to be an astronaut. My career plans have changed a little bit, but my love for space
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Undergraduate Run for Research 5k and One-Mile run returns

Undergraduate Research Program is hosting a 5k run and One-Mile walk this Friday. The event will begin at 2 p.m.

After the run, medals will be awarded to:
• First, second and third place winners (male) in the 5K Run
• First, second and third place winners (female) in the 5K Run
• First place winner in the One-Mile Fun Walk (female)

There will be prizes for:
• Student organization with the most participants

On-site registration begins on Friday at 1:15 p.m. Depending on the weather, registrati
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One Girl, One Track, One Mission: Jordon Bray

Set-Go-Move, phrases we’ve all heard at least once, but have you ever seen a school that has only one girl on the varsity level. Well, this is the case for senior Jordon Bray on Calera high school’s track team. However, she barely notices the difference.

Bray said, “I just kind of look at them as girls. Having some boys faster than others, there’s some boys that I can work with around the same speed as me.”

Her father, Jason Bray, who helps with her training says that the intensity and attenti
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Pickleball courts arrive to Veterans Park

Alabaster is welcoming new additions to Veterans Park. This addition brings 8 new pickleball courts for residences to enjoy.

However, you may be asking yourself what exactly is pickleball? Well I’ve got you covered to one of the most trending new sports of the modern age.

Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport in which two players or four players hit a hollow plastic ball with paddles over a 34-inch-high net until one side is unable to return the ball or commits a rule infraction. Pickleball i
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The House is looking to move forward with banning TikTok

The House is cracking down on TikTok. This comes after a fear of potential surveillance of the American audience and the possibility of swaying political belief as they have ties to Chinese company ByteDance.

The legislation approved a 352 to 65 vote banning the app in the U.S., Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers says, “Today we send a clear message that we will not tolerate our adversaries weaponizing our freedoms against us.”

Tiktok is stationed in Los Angeles, California, the company, ho
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Former University of Montevallo professor premieres his latest project “Fireball”

Norman McMillan, retired English professor at the University of Montevallo, will be premiering his play “Fireball” at the Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo.

Performances will be held March 8th and 9th at 7 p.m., a matinee will be held on March 10th at 2 p.m. Tickets will be sold online.

The play is based on the memoir of the same name co-written by Hazel Lindsey and, sister to Norman McMillan, Julia McMillian Walker.

The story follows a Tennessee plowgirl, Hazel Lamb, who tries to overco
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University of Montevallo faculty and staff award nominations are open

It’s time at the University of Montevallo to nominate and vote for faculty and staff for the “Brickies.”

The Brickies are a set of awards given to staff and faculty voted by students, faculty, staff and alumni.The campus asks to note the department that the nominee works for on the ballot.
• Soaring Spirit: faculty or staff who has the most UM spirit
• Departmental Distinction: Recognizing a department that consistently goes above and beyond in fostering collaboration, teamwork, and excellence
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New email initiative at the University of Montevallo

The University of Montevallo will be allowing students and employees to have their names changed in their email addresses upon request.

Originally, once students, employees or alumni are in the system their names stays the same regardless of marriage or change in name identity.

Joe Walsh oversees the technology on campus and started the position last year. He has ties to the University of Montevallo from 1998 as an assistant professor turned full-time, spanning 17 years, working in the educati
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A Festival of Tulips are blossoming in Montevallo

The American Village in Montevallo is back with their annual Festival of Tulips. This event will be held between February 24th to March 16th.

Admission will be $5 and will be open to the public between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, Monday through Saturday. On Sunday it will be 12:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m., weather dependent across all days.

Attendees will be able to pick tulips for the price of $2 each. These tulips come in a wide variety such as, Morris Gudanov, Thanks and Praise, Big Ups, Gentle Giants,
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University of Montevallo dedicates new nursing facilities

The University of Montevallo held a ceremony Friday, Feb. 16, at Myrick Hall to dedicate the facilities for the nursing program that is planned to launch this fall.

The College of Nursing will be the fifth college at the university, and it will be the first new college introduced since 1969.

The event also introduced the new dean of the college, Dr.Crystal Bennett, who comes to Montevallo with 20 years of experience ranging from teaching to administrative roles while at the University of West
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Where’s the center of Alabama?

Main Hall at the University of Montevallo; Courtesy: Avry Zow

Has Siri ever led you one way when your suppose to go the other; or had a friend that wasn’t so good with directions drag you to the middle of nowhere.

Well, you’re not alone, geographical locations can be tricky and one of the trickiest is the center of Alabama.

Visitors of the University of Montevallo commonly come across the women’s dormitory, Main Hall, and believe it to be the center of Alabama with a star placed on the step t
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A professor and an executive producer: meet Tachana Johnson

Teaching a class by day and by nightfall, heading to Birmingham to prepare for an audience in the morning. Tachana Johnson is a professor at the University of Montevallo, but also a part of the CBS 42 morning news team.

Her day-to-day in the job is unlike others that work to the evening. To help explain, she describes her schedule similar to a math problem.

“My morning is everyone else’s night. So when I’m up, I’m up at like 10:30-11 o’ clock at night and that’s equivalent of anyone else that
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Transfer rates of college students

Self-reflections and challenges can cross college students’ as they navigate through their years of study. Leading them to question if at the end of the day “was this college the best fit?”

A study from University Stats: College Statistics based on the 2019-20 academic year shows that in the U.S.,the average transfer-out rate of college students being around 17% between private and public colleges.

The range takes into account the amount of years and months spent at the colleges. As well as, i
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High school competitors to college teammates

Months ago, freshmen Kylie Carroll and I’talya Curry were fighting to the finish line to win a race. Now they must come together to elevate the women’s track team for the next four years.

In high school, Curry attended Mary G. Montgomery with Carroll attending Fairhope. The schools are in an hour radius from each other, bounding the future falcons to eventually cross paths on the track.

“Me and Kylie have been running together for four years, so we always have this weird friendship or rivalry.

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Vallo Vision News •

Solar Eclipse and Astronomy Club: A story written in the Stars

The solar eclipse happened today, but on the campus of Montevallo the clouds covered it for the most part. Thus, leaving the astronomy club to shine the brightest.

The solar eclipse may be a phenomenon that we rarely see, however, for the president of the astronomy club, Samantha Cost, her love of space is here to stay.

“I’ve always loved space ever since I was a little kid. At one point I thought I was going to be an astronaut. My career plans have changed a little bit, but my love for space
Vallo Vision News •

One Girl, One Track, One Mission: Jordon Bray

Set-Go-Move, phrases we’ve all heard at least once, but have you ever seen a school that has only one girl on the varsity level. Well, this is the case for senior Jordon Bray on Calera high school’s track team. However, she barely notices the difference.

Bray said, “I just kind of look at them as girls. Having some boys faster than others, there’s some boys that I can work with around the same speed as me.”

Her father, Jason Bray, who helps with her training says that the intensity and attenti
Vallo Vision News •

Pickleball courts arrive to Veterans Park

Alabaster is welcoming new additions to Veterans Park. This addition brings 8 new pickleball courts for residences to enjoy.

However, you may be asking yourself what exactly is pickleball? Well I’ve got you covered to one of the most trending new sports of the modern age.

Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport in which two players or four players hit a hollow plastic ball with paddles over a 34-inch-high net until one side is unable to return the ball or commits a rule infraction. Pickleball i
Vallo Vision News •

A Festival of Tulips are blossoming in Montevallo

The American Village in Montevallo is back with their annual Festival of Tulips. This event will be held between February 24th to March 16th.

Admission will be $5 and will be open to the public between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, Monday through Saturday. On Sunday it will be 12:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m., weather dependent across all days.

Attendees will be able to pick tulips for the price of $2 each. These tulips come in a wide variety such as, Morris Gudanov, Thanks and Praise, Big Ups, Gentle Giants,
Vallo Vision News •

University of Montevallo dedicates new nursing facilities

The University of Montevallo held a ceremony Friday, Feb. 16, at Myrick Hall to dedicate the facilities for the nursing program that is planned to launch this fall.

The College of Nursing will be the fifth college at the university, and it will be the first new college introduced since 1969.

The event also introduced the new dean of the college, Dr.Crystal Bennett, who comes to Montevallo with 20 years of experience ranging from teaching to administrative roles while at the University of West
Vallo Vision News •

Where’s the center of Alabama?

Main Hall at the University of Montevallo; Courtesy: Avry Zow

Has Siri ever led you one way when your suppose to go the other; or had a friend that wasn’t so good with directions drag you to the middle of nowhere.

Well, you’re not alone, geographical locations can be tricky and one of the trickiest is the center of Alabama.

Visitors of the University of Montevallo commonly come across the women’s dormitory, Main Hall, and believe it to be the center of Alabama with a star placed on the step t
Vallo Vision News •

A professor and an executive producer: meet Tachana Johnson

Teaching a class by day and by nightfall, heading to Birmingham to prepare for an audience in the morning. Tachana Johnson is a professor at the University of Montevallo, but also a part of the CBS 42 morning news team.

Her day-to-day in the job is unlike others that work to the evening. To help explain, she describes her schedule similar to a math problem.

“My morning is everyone else’s night. So when I’m up, I’m up at like 10:30-11 o’ clock at night and that’s equivalent of anyone else that
Vallo Vision News •

Transfer rates of college students

Self-reflections and challenges can cross college students’ as they navigate through their years of study. Leading them to question if at the end of the day “was this college the best fit?”

A study from University Stats: College Statistics based on the 2019-20 academic year shows that in the U.S.,the average transfer-out rate of college students being around 17% between private and public colleges.

The range takes into account the amount of years and months spent at the colleges. As well as, i
Vallo Vision News •

High school competitors to college teammates

Months ago, freshmen Kylie Carroll and I’talya Curry were fighting to the finish line to win a race. Now they must come together to elevate the women’s track team for the next four years.

In high school, Curry attended Mary G. Montgomery with Carroll attending Fairhope. The schools are in an hour radius from each other, bounding the future falcons to eventually cross paths on the track.

“Me and Kylie have been running together for four years, so we always have this weird friendship or rivalry.

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