2017 - Page 9 of 9 - The AUMnibus

20Feb

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Arts, Campus, News, Theatre AUM

Preview of Theatre AUM’s “Coupler”

This is a promotional video for Theatre AUM’s “Coupler,” featuring an interview with director Neil David Seibel. It was created by Deanna Chavez, Hilary Gamble, Nicolette Parrish and Rachel Wallace. Showtimes and ticket pricing information can be found at Theatre AUM’s website. https://youtu.be/HaDcPvPk5TI

10Feb

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Opinion

2017 Women’s March

The day after President Donald Trump was sworn into office an estimated 5 million protestors around the world joined together for the “Women’s March.” The January 21st marches were the largest political demonstrations since the anti-Vietnam war protests in the 1960s and 1970s. The idea for the march originated partly as a reaction to the video footage from a 2005 Access Hollywood interview Trump participated in. “Grab ‘em by the pussy. You can do anything,” President Trump said to host Billy Bush. “I felt disrespected when he was elected. Why wouldn't I feel disrespected? My commander in chief thinks it's acceptable to grab a woman by her genitalia,” said Angela Flowers, a student at Alabama State University. Globally, women were outraged. Teresa Shook shared her frustrations on a ...

4Feb

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Opinion

Alabama Privacy Act

When North Carolina’s controversial bathroom bill was signed into law last year, the rights of transgender individuals came into the national spotlight. This move saw incredible backlash among businesses, celebrities and other states. The attention may soon shift to Alabama with the Alabama Privacy Act. This bill, set to be introduced by State Senator Phil Williams in February, claims that it will protect the privacy of customers while using bathrooms or changing facilities. While Williams stated the intention of the bill is preservation of privacy, it is being viewed as a threat to the rights of transgender individuals. The more controversial portion of the law applies to areas “irrespective of gender” like changing rooms and some bathrooms. There is to be an “attendant statione...

21Jan

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Opinion

The Great Wall of Trump

Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump promised several times throughout his successful campaign that he would construct a large wall on the southern border of the United States. He used this message as a call to those who feel that their livelihoods have been impacted by the issue of illegal immigration. It is not unusual for presidential candidates to make promises they cannot fully hold up, and it seems that this may be the case for the border wall. From the beginning, this plan suffered much criticism based mainly on funding and general effectiveness; funding being the biggest issue as Trump has claimed the wall would cost $8 billion, though the highest estimates are close to $25 billion. Trump repeatedly proclaimed that Mexico was going to pay for this wall, and in one of ...

AUM Gay-Straight Alliance Presents Safe Zone Program

19Jan

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Campus, News, University

AUM Gay-Straight Alliance Presents Safe Zone Program

Would you like to know more about the LGBT community? Do you have questions about the LGBT community that you aren’t exactly sure how to ask? Then you should come to Safe Zone. Safe Zone is an event presented by the AUM Gay-Straight Alliance and Dr. Faircloth of Troy University. This event will take place on Friday, January 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m in Warhawk Alley, located on the 1st floor of the Taylor Center. Interactive and educational, the event is also focused on making sure you have a great time, so step outside your comfort zone, get a free lunch, and learn a thing or two. Safe Zone is a campus oriented event designed to both educate people about general LGBT issues and teach them how to create a safe and welcoming space for members of the LGBT community. Attendees will hav...