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31Oct

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Halloween Safety PSA

By: Mason Lawrence Halloween is a very fun time of year, but for it to be fun, you need to stay safe. Whether youare going to a party, trick-or-treating or a fall festival, there are several ways that you can havefun and be safe. Firstly, if you have kids or little ones with you, make sure you keep an eye onthem. With everyone in costumes, it is easy to lose sight and get separated. Your kid will mostlikely be matching at least one other kid, so it is important to keep them close. To prevent this,you can hold the child’s hand, as well as setting up a meeting spot if you are to get separated.Secondly, make sure to be aware of your surroundings. If you see any suspicious activity,make sure to say something. This could also apply to college kids attending parties. Make sure tokeep an eye...

AUM Shriek Week 2023 coming again this October

16Oct

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AUM Shriek Week 2023 coming again this October

By: Lex Wedgworth The month of October fits Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) like a glove.Whether it is the orange and black colorway that our students wear everyday, the spirit ourcommunity has for Halloween, or that students and faculty have their annual Shriek Week atAUM to look forward to during the last month of October every fall. Every year Shriek Weekcelebrates Halloween fun by holding a variety of spooky events held by AUM’s StudentGovernment Association (SGA), College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) and clubsall around campus. Shriek Week gives students opportunities to develop better relationships with fellowstudents and also express themselves whether it is through diversity or to make a statement. Theentirety of the schedule for this year’s Shriek Week ...

10Sep

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Young, Educated and Starving?

Photo by Frank C. Williams By: Victoria Salters The broke college student — it’s a common phrase that many young college students are all too familiar with. I remember when I was first moving into college, my mom made a joke about how I needed to be sure that I avoided eating too much junk food because “The freshman 15 doesn’t discriminate.” Little did I know that I would be met with an adverse problem. As college students navigate the uncharted territory of university life, they often encounter unexpected challenges. For many, the high cost of living and the cost of textbooks may present the greatest financial hurdles. However, for some students, simply obtaining their next meal can be a struggle. The issue of food insecurity on college campuses is both complex and pervasive yet,...

What I wish I knew as a freshman in college: Taking advantage of campus counseling services

30Aug

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What I wish I knew as a freshman in college: Taking advantage of campus counseling services

By: Kniya Potts As a student at AUM, something that would make a difference in your college career would be to utilize and take advantage of the counseling services here on campus. Coming in as a first-time freshman can be overwhelming. Making use of this program has been beneficial to many students. According to Dr. Hemmings, the counseling services here at AUM enjoy working with students. The services here are free, so she strongly encourages students to utilize them. “The counseling services at AUM are phenomenal. We’ve got a great team here. We do not charge, and you can come from your very first freshman day until you graduate”, says Dr. Hemmings. Some colleges claim you only get eight sessions. The counseling services at AUM have an unlimited number of sessions and attendants....

AUM Names Jon Plefka as New Head Coach for Women’s Basketball Team

1May

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AUM Names Jon Plefka as New Head Coach for Women’s Basketball Team

By: Cameron Grant Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) has welcomed the appointment of Jon Plefka as the new head coach for the women's basketball team. He is replacing Steve Kenner, who was the interim head coach for the women's team. Plefka is an experienced coach with an impressive track record, having previously worked with Post University in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). As a college athlete, he played basketball for Bob Knight at Texas Tech University and also played baseball for the Texas Tech who was coached by Larry Hays and was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels to play Major League Baseball (MLB). Plefka had a successful five-year stint as the head coach of Post University's women's basketball team, where he achieved an impressive 84-55 overall ...

Auburn University at Montgomery hosted its Alumni Tailgate last weekend

26Apr

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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...

<strong>Alabama Department of Archives complies with NAGPRA laws</strong>

24Apr

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Alabama Department of Archives complies with NAGPRA laws

By: Hayley Richards MONTGOMERY, Ala – The Alabama Department of Archives & History (ADAH) is currently working to repatriate Native American items that were once displayed in their exhibits. Enacted in 1990, the Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a federal law that provides a process for museums and federal agencies to return Native American human remains and cultural items to lineal descendants, federally recognized Native American tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The ADAH is actively engaged in the process of returning human remains and funerary objects to federally recognized Native American tribes. The agency is dedicated to the law’s ethical basis, to the spirit of collaboration with indigenous groups it fosters, and to the truthful,...

<strong>Orientation Rocks for Incoming Freshman at AUM</strong>

21Apr

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Orientation Rocks for Incoming Freshman at AUM

By: Lex Wedgworth Incoming freshmen have something to look forward to this upcoming Summer due to the fact that they will have the pleasure of attending orientation on a particular date at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). Although orientation at AUM seems like you are going to a day camp it is much more than that. At orientation at AUM, students can: register for classes, get their Warhawk identification cards, tour the beautiful campus, meet others that could potentially be their classmates, learn about the services students get and they can ask any unanswered questions that may be lingering in their mind before their first semester. This article will give new students a better look at why orientation will be great for them this upcoming Summer 2023. In a description on AUM...

<strong>The Department of Archives & History hosts Pardons and Paroles Event</strong>

18Apr

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The Department of Archives & History hosts Pardons and Paroles Event

By: Hayley Richards MONTGOMERY, Ala – The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles hosted its second annual ‘Changing the Course’ art exhibition at the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) at 624 Washington Ave. in Montgomery. The event showcases the art of formerly and currently incarcerated inmates. The exhibition was filled with over 100 art pieces including paintings, sculptures and welded murals. The detailed artwork often tells a story behind its creator. The event hosted several legislators, media outlets, ADAH staff and other members of the general public. The exhibition is a joint effort between six state entities: the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, the Alabama Department of Corrections, Auburn University’s Alabama Prison Arts Education Project, Ing...

13Apr

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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...