March 2017 - The AUMnibus

30Mar

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Opinion

DeVos Is In

If one were to describe the nomination of Betsy DeVos to the position of Secretary of Education it could probably be summed up in one word: chaotic. Featuring an overnight protest on the floor by Senate Democrats, the defection of two Republican senators, President Trump’s choice for the position was eventually confirmed in one of the slimmest margins in history, with Vice President Mike Pence having to step in to cast the tie-breaking vote, a first for a cabinet appointee. DeVos has been a controversial pick, to say the least. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts had been a particularly vocal opponent of DeVos’ nomination. During DeVos’ confirmation hearings, Warren wrote to her in a letter stating “there is no precedent for an Education Department Secretary nominee with your lac...

25Mar

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Campus, News

Alpha Gamma Delta’s Lip Jam

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority will host its third annual Lip Jam on April 21. Lip Jam is a lip sync and dance competition where teams of five to fifteen people will people battle it out for a prize. The winners of the competition will be given $250 to donate to the philanthropy of their choice, and all other proceeds will go to benefit the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. “The theme is night at the movies,” explains Caroline Nunn, Vice President of Member Development for Alpha Gamma Delta. “Groups who sign up will be drawing different songs from the decades and will be dancing to those songs at the event.” Judges will decide the first, second and third place winners based on creativity and overall performance. Lip Jam will take place in the AUM gym this year. Doors will open at 5:30 p....

“The 39 Steps” (Cloverdale Playhouse): Review

21Mar

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Arts, Opinion

“The 39 Steps” (Cloverdale Playhouse): Review

“Have you ever heard of the thirty-nine steps?” Anabella said. “What’s that? A pub?” Hannay said. If like Hannay you think “The 39 Steps” is a pub, then, you obviously missed the delightful tale of murder, espionage and comedy that played at Montgomery’s Cloverdale Playhouse in February. As a first-time audience member, I found the playhouse’s charming, comical production of John Barlow’s award-winning adaptation to be a warm introduction to Montgomery community theater. The play is based on John Buchan 1916’s novel and was introduced to the stage in 2006. Since then, it has been played in many theater stages across the country and deemed as “absurdly enjoyable” by The New York Times. But you don’t have to be a theater buff or a reader of early 1900s literature to have heard of this ...

A Look at the Past Year in Student Government Association

10Mar

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Campus, News, University

A Look at the Past Year in Student Government Association

As we get closer to Student Government Association elections once again, I have found myself pondering this past year. I can truly say it is a privilege to have served as President with such a great group of Senators and other officers. A once hesitant candidate became a grateful person that is delighted to have committed to this organization. As I suspect it is for every outgoing President in any SGA, it is easy to look back on the year and notice all of the shortcomings. There is a long list of things I wanted to accomplish but failed to do. However, one of the things I have learned through this process and from my new relationship with our SGA Advisor, Joel Hughes, is that one of the most important aspects of reflection is taking pride in the things you did accomplish. Over the past...

9Mar

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Opinion

Trump to Repeal the Johnson Amendment

Since its enactment in 1954, the Johnson Amendment has prevented tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations like churches and charities from participating in political campaigns. Organizations that violate the amendment have run the risk not only of losing their tax-exempt statuses, but also of having to pay taxes on items and services they already bought free of tax. Although it is widely known as an amendment, this restriction is actually a law. It was created by Lyndon Johnson—the Texan who assumed office when John Kennedy was assassinated—to prevent nonprofit organizations from promoting his running opponent in the next election. The Johnson law was originally passed without controversy, and has only been challenged in court three times over the past 63 years—in 1983, 1990, and 2000...

Student Government Association Elections

7Mar

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Campus, News, University

Student Government Association Elections

Every spring your Student Government Association welcomes new faces to its council. This team represents the AUM student body in educational programming on campus as well as general programming for students. SGA is headed by the president who acts as the head of communication between students and administration, attend all AU Board of Trustees meetings, and represent AUM students on various boards and committees. The president is backed by the executive council, a deputy chief, associate justices, senators for each college and directors of outreach and affairs. Together, this group of peers will be the “mouthpiece” for students on all campus issues. The SGA constitution states that its purpose is, “to provide a superior environment for the shaping and advancement of future leader...

1Mar

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Arts, Campus, News, University

AUM’s Photography Program

This is a video about AUM's photography program, featuring an interview with professor William Fenn. It was created by Dasa Rosca and Nick Manoliu. More information about the program can be found at AUM Photography's website. https://youtu.be/MT1_yaFI82E