November 28, 2017 - The AUMnibus

“What I Wish Everyone Understood About Immigration”

28Nov

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Campus, News, Opinion, University

“What I Wish Everyone Understood About Immigration”

Encouraging the discussion of immigration has been a focus for the University Honors Program (UHP) this semester. In the month of October, the program hosted three immigration-themed events for the campus community. One of those events was a forum entitled “What I Wish Everyone Understood About Immigration.” It featured five expert panelists, debating hot-button issues such as safety—for both current citizens and those seeking to become citizens. Sam McLure, a Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General, opened the discussion with a defense of President Trump’s travel bans and plans to build a wall along the Mexican border. Likening immigrants to dangerous hitchhikers, McLure urged audience members to “take a look inside the president’s mind,” and see that “American safety is ...

Student Safety During the Holiday Season

28Nov

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News, Opinion, University

Student Safety During the Holiday Season

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, “the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year’s holiday periods are among the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year.” Just within the week of Thanksgiving, “the number of long-distance trips increases by 54 percent and by 23 percent between Christmas and the New Year.” Auburn University at Montgomery wants to ensure students are safe over the upcoming holiday breaks whether they are on campus or traveling during that time. Tips provided by both the AUM Student Affairs office and the Personal Safety page on the AUM website are condensed to inform students of important safety information while on break: Personal Safety: Campus police urges everyone to always carry photo identific...

History Experienced Through Film: “A Taxi Driver”

28Nov

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Opinion

History Experienced Through Film: “A Taxi Driver”

There has long been a debate as to whether history can or should be taught through film because of conflicts with historical accuracy and truthfulness. Though it seems that even with such issues, there is always something that a person can learn about history through films. Such films could introduce people to aspects of the past that can be best expressed through a visual medium and it can evoke further inquiry into the subject matter. This is the experience that I had watching a film earlier this fall. Like several other recent South Korean Films, A Taxi Driver, is a film based on a true story of a German reporter and a Korean taxi driver trying to safely make their way into the city of Gwangju to expose to the world the truth behind the atrocities taking place against the people of Gwa...

Study for Finals With Professors -N- Pajamas

28Nov

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News, University

Study for Finals With Professors -N- Pajamas

On Wednesday, November 29, Housing & Residence Life will host “Professors -N- Pajamas” in the Taylor Center from 8 to 11 p.m. This event is an opportunity for students to study, eat, play games and win prizes. There are two rooms for this event—one for students to meet with professors and get help for the last time before finals, and one for the breakfast buffet and festivities. There will be different color balloons on the chairs in these rooms, symbolizing different areas of study. If you need help with a particular subject, you will take a balloon of that color and find the matching table, where specialized tutors will assist you. Board games and card games will be spread across the tables for students to play. When students arrive at the event, they also will be given...