November 8, 2018 - The AUMnibus

8Nov

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Opinion

Featured Features: Bohemian Rhapsody

Full of opinions, but free of spoilers. If you’re a lover of the songs “We Are The Champions”, “We Will Rock You”, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and of course the famous “Bohemian Rhapsody” you were probably pumped for the Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody. As someone who grew up listening to Queen I was super excited for this movie when I saw the first trailer, but at the same time scared that it would be a flop. Rami Malek from Mr. Robot was our Freddie in this film and man did he perform. Throughout most of the film I forgot that I wasn’t watching the actual Freddie Mercury, but that’s what it felt like. I felt like I was watching Freddie speaking the whole time and not an actor portraying the famous rock singer. Rami Malek was phenomenal. Lucy Boynton played Freddie’s beloved girl...

AUM’s Small Theatre Program Provides Students Big Opportunities

8Nov

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Opinion, Theatre AUM

AUM’s Small Theatre Program Provides Students Big Opportunities

BY: Brittany Vallely “Being a small theatre means that everyone who comes in hits the ground running,” according to AUM’s theatre coordinator who is also an alumni. Katie Pearson, who has been a part of the theatre program since 2004, gave a speech to journalism students about how AUM’s theatre department prepares students for the professional world, despite the size of the program. Pearson received her bachelor’s in art and master degree in liberal arts with a concentration in theatre from AUM. After she graduated, she continued working at the university for four years as an assistant, and was later offered the job as theatre coordinator. “I secure the rights, design the posters, and programs for productions,” said Pearson. “I was at the right place at the right time when I wa...

Designer Students Share Their Stories About the Technical Aspect of Theatre

8Nov

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Theatre AUM

Designer Students Share Their Stories About the Technical Aspect of Theatre

BY: Brittany Vallely Have you ever wondered who works backstage to help make a play come life? There is an entire technical aspect in theatre called a designer team. Theatre AUM’s designer team for their production of “Child’s Play” is made up of students, which includes makeup design and lighting design. Olivia Crutchfield, a senior, is the makeup designer and helps make the actors fit their character. “The research starts off with what do you want to do and then finding your examples. It's basically using key words and putting that into Google or Pinterest, and taking bits and pieces from imagines and putting that into one,” said Crutchfield. Crutchfield mentions that there are a lot of fantasy characters in this play, such as toys coming to life and those designs took ...

8Nov

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News, University

AUM Grad School Preview Night

BY: D’Cara Hood Time to get back in the swing of things, and dust off those books and backpacks. Auburn University Montgomery is set to host their Grad school preview event. Come out and see what masters and doctoral degree options we offer. Preview night will be held November 13, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. on the 10th floor of the library tower. We cannot wait to see you there!

8Nov

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News

2018 Camelia Bowl

BY: D’Cara Hood Raycom Media is back again in 2018 with the Camellia Bowl. Come out and support the city’s annual football game. The Camellia Bowl features one team from the Sunbelt conference, and one from the Mid-American conference. The game is set to kick off December 15, 2018 at 5:30 P.M., with live coverage on ESPN. The game is to be played at the Crampton Bowl located at 1022 Madison Ave. Ticket prices vary from general admission of $30 to ESPN box seats up to $175. Cannot wait to see you there! For more information contact Marty McGinty mmcginity@camelliabowl.com

8Nov

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Theatre AUM

Theatre AUM Guild Showcase

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The Department of Fine Arts Hosts Student Art Market

8Nov

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Arts, Campus, News

The Department of Fine Arts Hosts Student Art Market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nov. 7, 2018— The Department of Fine Arts will be hosting a student art market on Wednesday, November 14th in the Goodwyn Hall Lobby. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will feature works from current students and AUM Alumni. Cash and checks will both be accepted and there will be cookies available for anyone who purchases any artwork. Be sure to stop by and support the Department of Fine Arts as well as your fellow classmates and Alumni. ### Contact: Chelsea Bassett cbassett@aum.edu

Hot Topic Café Series Has Final Meeting for Fall 2018 Semester

8Nov

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Campus, News

Hot Topic Café Series Has Final Meeting for Fall 2018 Semester

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nov. 7, 2018—AUM’s Housing and Residence Life will host their last meeting of the Hot Topic Café Series this semester on Wednesday, November 14. This month’s topic will be titled, “Hot or Not?” Which do you prefer: Kylie Jenner or Kim Kardashian? Chris Pine or Chris Hemsworth? What makes someone "hot?" Who decides what hot is? These are a few of the many questions that will be asked during the event, and students are welcome to gather at The Landing in the Nest to openly discuss their opinion in a judgement-free environment. You do not have to be a residential student to attend. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Students may contact AUM’s Housing and Residence Life at 334-244-3296 or email them at housing@aum.edu for more informati...

8Nov

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Campus, News

International Education Week at AUM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nov. 7, 2018—AUM with the help of many campus sponsors will begin the festivities for International Education week from Mon. Nov. 12- Sat. Nov. 17. The AUM website states that the purpose of this week is for students to have the “opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.” This is what the week will look like: Monday, November 12th— Art Around the World Outside bookstore from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Sponsored by Confucius Institute Monday, November 12th — Put Yourself on the Map Global Education Center (Taylor Center 130) from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion Tuesday, November 13th — Thanks Giving Around the World Taylor Center 221-223 at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Hous...

AUM Celebrates First Veterans Appreciation Week

8Nov

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AUM Celebrates First Veterans Appreciation Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nov. 7, 2018— Already known as a military friendly college, AUM has decided to further show their appreciation by celebrating the first ever Veteran Appreciation Week. AUM has always been a proud supporter of military students and their families by educating active military members, veterans, reserves, military spouses and military dependents. The week will honor AUM faculty, staff and students who have served or who are currently serving in the military, as reserves or in the National Guard. Events begin on Mon. Nov. 12 and last until Fri. Nov. 16. This is what the week will look like: Monday, November 12th— Purple Heart Parking In front of Taylor Center at 10 a.m. Unveiling of Purple Heart designated parking spaces. Tuesday, No...