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Solar eclipse viewing draws large crowd at AUM

21Apr

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Campus, News

Solar eclipse viewing draws large crowd at AUM

By: Jordan White During the afternoon of April 8, Auburn University at Montgomery’s campus community enjoyed the solar eclipse event open to the public and held on the lawn by the Ida Belle Young Library tower. Alabama was not on the path of totality for this year’s solar eclipse, but viewers were still able to see the partial eclipse with the proper eyewear. According to NASA, everyone should wear a set of eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard for viewing the solar eclipse. These glasses come darker than regular sunglasses. A total eclipse occurs during the day when the moon completely covers the sun, blocking out its light, according to NASA. Associate Professor of Chemistry Randy Russell shows citizens the solar eclipse last week during the ...

Students exercising their right to choose

14Apr

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Campus, News

Students exercising their right to choose

Voting on College Campuses By: Victoria Salters As the 2024 election cycle gains momentum, college students nationwide are increasingly participating in the democratic process by exercising their right to vote, which is due to campuses, including AUM, facilitating voter registration and education. According to Tuft University’s recent National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE) voter turnout among college students rose 14% from the previous election cycle. This increase indicates young adults' increased realization of the power of their voices to influence the political system. With a surge in voter registration drives and civic engagement initiatives on campuses, young voters are poised to make a significant impact on the upcoming election. "I believe it's cruci...

6Mar

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Sports

Warhawks men’s baseball is back

Photo courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Tasker Wheeler MONTGOMERY, Ala. —The Auburn University at Montgomery men’s baseball started their season back at Southard Stadium in Saint Leo, Florida where they played a doubleheader. The first two games AUM came up short and lost 2-10 and 1-3 and ended strong with a 13-3 win. (AUM Athletics, Matthew Del Sol) The Warhawks last season was 19-31 and will look to improve and push to win the Gulf South Conference (GSC) Championship. It is junior Matthew Del Sol’s first season here at AUM. The second baseman from Elizabeth, New Jersey was asked some questions. One of them being, “How has the atmosphere been here at AUM compared to your previous schools?” He replied very graciously by saying, “The atmosphere here is really good. Everyone wants ...

AUM’s safety measures: More than what meets the eye

4Mar

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Opinion

AUM’s safety measures: More than what meets the eye

Photo Courtesy of Frank C. Williams By: Jordan White Are “open” campuses an unsafe choice for college students? Auburn University at Montgomery prioritizes campus safety for students, faculty and staff, says the director of police operations on the campus. The campus has been referred to as an “open campus” by students in comparison to others, but that is not the case. The openness of the campus is all about the perspective of what hard work goes into keeping the AUM campus safe. In a recent interview, AUM’s Director of Police Operations Brenda Mitchell talked about the different ways that campus police advocate for campus safety. Mitchell, also known as Chief Mitchell, wants students to feel like they can approach her or any of the other campus police office...

Op-ed: AUM cheerleading makes history going to nationals

26Feb

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Sports

Op-ed: AUM cheerleading makes history going to nationals

The 2023-2024 AUM cheerleading team is shown together outside of Goodwyn Hall. Photo courtesy of Frank Williams. By: Kniya Potts The AUM cheerleading team is making history preparing to attend the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida in April. This will be the first time AUM cheerleading will travel to compete for a national title. I have been a member of the AUM cheerleading team since freshman year, and I am ecstatic to be a part of this experience. Coach Samantha Rose is determined to ensure that we have a successful outcome. Without her continuously pushing us to be the best we can be, we wouldn't be the team we are today. "The 12 student-athletes dedicate their time to enhance and develop their skillset to be compet...

Recent freezing temperatures postpone AUM men’s basketball game against UAH

7Feb

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Sports

Recent freezing temperatures postpone AUM men’s basketball game against UAH

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Tasker Wheeler The Auburn University at Montgomery men’s basketball team was set to play at University of Alabama at Huntsville on Jan. 20, but due to freezing temperatures, the game was postponed until the following Monday, according to AUM Athletics. This UAH game, as is any game during conference season, can result in a huge impact on the players– win or lose. Especially after the daunting loss the Warhawks endured the previous week, they were eager for the next game winning whistle. Travis Anderson. (Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics On the day it was announced the game was cancelled, graduate student and transfer point guard Travis Anderson answered a few questions. The six-foot student athlete spoke about game cancellations and ...

Theatre AUM’s “New Millennium” a student showstopper

7Feb

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Arts, Theatre AUM

Theatre AUM’s “New Millennium” a student showstopper

By: Kniya Potts AUM Audio · Theatre AUM “New Millennium” a must-see student showstopper MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Theatre AUM’s first spring production “New Millennium” was a success in January showcasing modern-day mini skits performed by student actors. With a variety of scenes, songs and monologues, it is evident that these students worked hard on their craft. Students were part of the directing staff, as well as design and technical components. Theatre assistant professor and director of the production Michael Krek was pleased with the variety of student’s creations. Krek said, "We try to make it as student centric as possible, in terms of design, giving them opportunities to direct.” Krek also mentioned that there is a student writer in the production who performs an in...

14Nov

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News

Call for Censorship

How book challenges are affecting the Autauga-Prattville Library By: Makenzie Martin and Alexis Stafford The Autauga-Prattville Public Library is under attack as book challenges are calling for the removal of LGBTQ+ material, which can have detrimental effects on the community’s accessibility to information. Prattville parents have been striking down the Autauga-Prattville Public Library (APPL) with claims that certain materials are inappropriate for minors to have access to. This all began when a local mother, unknowing of its content, permitted her son to check out The Pronoun Book by Chris Ayala-Kronos and Melita Tirado. The children’s book has a very simple premise: when you meet someone, ask how they would want you to refer to them as. Upon discovering this, she was ut...

14Nov

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News

Strong Tower Church

Addressing Poverty, Violence and Health Inequalities in Montgomery By: Maya Thompson MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Strong Tower at Washington Park Church, nestled in the heart of the troubled Washington Park neighborhood in Montgomery, is on a mission to bring positive change to the community plagued by violence, prostitution, drugs and poverty. Through a diverse array of transformative programs and annual initiatives, the church is diligently striving to serve as a symbol of hope and rejuvenation within the Washington Park neighborhood of Montgomery. The church actively engages in community outreach efforts, with a recent event specifically targeting college-aged adults. The Real Talk College Ministry recently concluded an evangelism training program on September 22-23, in partnershi...

14Nov

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Opinion

Struggling minds

The silent epidemic taking over our colleges By: Victoria Salters MONTGOMERY, Ala. —The halls of our nation’s universities often bear a sad secret, the academic pursuit for many students is often plagued with the struggle of mental health. From balancing course work, pressure and expectations from family and trying to maintain a social life, the pressures can become overwhelming many college students. According to the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments annual survey conducted in the 2021-2022 school year, 44% of college students reported symptoms of depression; 37% said they experienced anxiety and 15% have seriously considered suicide. These staggering statistics are the highest rates in the survey’s 15-year history. To combat these challenge...