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AUM record breaking XC runner from Kenya

13Nov

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Opinion, Sports

AUM record breaking XC runner from Kenya

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Basil Koech, anything that the mind thinks or wants, it is something that is achievable. By: Zoe McWilliams AUM Audio · AUM record-breaking XC runner from Kenya MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Basil Koech runs cross country for Auburn University at Montgomery and being a freshman, he has some great things going for him now and in his future. Basil’s recent finish of 15:39.60 led to the success of AUM being in second place, and a new record at the meet held at Jacksonville State University. According to the Cross-Country roster on the AUM Athletics website, Basil is named an All-Region runner in the 3K at St. Johns High School. The computer science major was also named Warhawk of the Week in September. Basil also placed eighth place in the mee...

Auburn University at Montgomery hosted its Alumni Tailgate last weekend

26Apr

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News, Sports, University

Auburn University at Montgomery hosted its Alumni Tailgate last weekend

By: Lex Wedgworth Last Saturday, April 22, 2023, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) hosted past alumni and their families for a tailgate at the baseball game against Valdosta State University (VSU). The event provided alumni with an opportunity to reconnect with their AUM community and support the Warhawks. The tailgate was held on the fan deck of the AUM Baseball Complex, and lunch was included. Families had to register to participate in the event. The AUM alumni tailgate started at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time. People attended the event for various reasons, such as the sense of community, the organization of the event, and the chance to catch up with other alumni and enjoy great food. AUM’s Alumni Association organized the event and worked hard to ensure its success. AUM's w...

AUM Women’s and Men’s Tennis Teams Continue to GSC Championships After Impressive Season

19Apr

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Sports

AUM Women’s and Men’s Tennis Teams Continue to GSC Championships After Impressive Season

By: Deshala Wilkins The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) tennis program has experienced a great season this school year. Both the men’s and women's teams had phenomenal wins and opportunities. On March 26, 2023, the tennis program partnered up with the Dream Court Montgomery during the women’s and men’s match against Gulf South Conference (GSC) rivals Delta State. The Dream Court is a non-profit organization that provides a tennis program for people who have mental and physical disabilities. The focus of this organization is to have fun while learning how to play tennis, “Serving Hope, Changing Lives” is their motto. They aim to magnify the lives of those who are disabled and also strengthen their family as well. All of the athletes participating in the organization love the...

13Apr

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News

Survey or Spam?

By: Emma Keith Have you been receiving countless emails about a survey? Do you keep deleting spam emails and sending them to the trash? While that normally is the case Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) has been sending out emails recently about the Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey (SSI) , a survey in which students are asked questions about their satisfaction with student services. Students can click the link in their email, answer a few questions and leave their honest responses on how the school is doing in serving students all while remaining anonymous. In the email, the title reads “We want your feedback” with the individualized student's name and the email gives this information The SSI helps us understand what your priorities are, and it aids in determining how satisfied...

<strong>Auburn University at Montgomery’s TikTok Ban and its Effects on Students</strong>

12Apr

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News

Auburn University at Montgomery’s TikTok Ban and its Effects on Students

By: Lex Wedgworth On Dec. 12, 2022 Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the ban of TikTok on state devices and networks. “Protecting Alabamians’ right to privacy is a must, and I surely don’t take a security threat from China lightly” said the Gov. Ivey on Twitter. Shortly after, Auburn University, along with its sister schools Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) and Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), also banned the mobile app on its university Wi-Fi and on-campus housing. This all went down last year when federal officials called the app a national security threat. Now with Spring semester underway, AUM students with social media having such a huge impact on just about everything these days, one could imagine that most students are certainly not happy with this decision....

24Apr

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Editorials

Editorial: The Purpose of Internships

Internships are preparations for the real job. The purpose of the internship is to gain experience. A lot of times “real” jobs require some type of experience as their qualifications. Some majors request an internship at Auburn University of Montgomery (AUM). Speaking from my own experience, my internship was the best job I have ever had in my life. I fully enjoyed my internship because it really has prepared me for a job. I actually got the full experience for my major/degree. Having my internship also prepped me for what attire to wear on different occasions. Every day we dress professionally, meeting days we all wear suits, and days we are off campus we dress professionally but comfortably. Once my boss figured that I was about to graduate, he wrote a recommendation letter and start ...

24Apr

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Editorials

Editorial: The Importance of Advising

Auburn University of Montgomery students, it is time for you all to sign up for the Spring and Fall Semesters. You can check with your advisors or got to AUM website https://advisortrac.aum.edu/TracWeb40/Default.html to schedule an advising appointment. All students are strongly encouraged to have all advisory documents copied. Once they are copied, I encourage you to keep all documents together. Be sure to keep track of your classes yourself. Make sure that you ask your advisors what classes are offered only once a school year or certain semesters. Ask advisors what organizations are a part of your major to keep involved on campus. Make sure you always ask about scholarships. Some organizations and colleges at AUM offer many scholarships to help students be able to afford college. Being o...

24Apr

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Campus, News, University

Professors ‘N Pajamas Spring 2018

The Housing and Residence Life at Auburn University at Montgomery will host their annual end of the semester event, professors and pajamas. Professors and pajamas is an evening study session held before finals. Students are invited to bring their books, wear their pajamas, and enjoy a night of food, fun, prizes and test preparation. Professors are on hand to lend additional support in their respective areas of study. The event will be April 25th, 2018 from 8-11 PM inside the Taylor Center rooms 221-223 and 230. The dress attire is comfortable, casual and pajamas are welcomed. This event is free for students, faculty and staff. The target audience is the student body and professors. By Selina Johnson

24Apr

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Opinion

NSLS Induction Ceremony 2018

The National Society for Leadership and Success chapter at Auburn University at Montgomery will be having an honor society induction ceremony for members who have completed the steps of the program. The NSLS chapter at AUM induction ceremony will be Friday, April 27th, 2018 in Moore Hall (Nursing School), Room 106 Auditorium from 6:00pm – 8:00 pm. You will have to RSVP for this event, the seat limit is 150 people including one guest per inductee. The dress code is business casual, shorts, jeans or t-shirts is not allowed. Members are expected to be there at 5pm to be seated. Guest are asked to arrive at 5:15-5:45pm. The target audience is the inductees, NSLS members, friends and family. There is no fee to attend this event. The only way you can attend this event is if you are and induct...

Campus Activities Board to Host Escape Room

24Apr

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Campus, News, University

Campus Activities Board to Host Escape Room

The Campus Activities Board at Auburn University at Montgomery will have the Escape Room come to campus which is the last big event CAB is sponsoring for the Spring 2018 semester. CAB is bringing the breakout escape room to campus as a cool event for spring fest that will be a mysterious afternoon for students. The event will be April 25th in the Taylor Center room 230 from 12 pm - 2 pm. The target audience is the student body. There is no specific attire, individuals are encouraged to come as they are. This is a free event for students. CAB has a cool prize for students that answer trivia questions that will be posted on CAB’ s social media accounts. Their social media accounts are: @officialaumcab on twitter and @aumcab on Instagram. The prize the students will win is a “fast pass” th...