March 2018 - The AUMnibus

30Mar

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‘Stone Soup Project’ Fending Off Hunger

A few years ago, a group of University Honors Program students conducted a survey that found that over one-third of AUM students experience food insecurity. To help address this issue, the honors students created a food pantry. The food pantry, which is student-led, is open to all AUM students. It is located on the third floor of the Taylor Center, just past the Counseling Center, and is open every Monday and Tuesday from 1–4 p.m. No personal information is taken so that students can remain anonymous and it costs nothing for the students. Because the food pantry is funded entirely by the Honors Program, it relies heavily on donations. While several organizations and departments on campus have reached out to donate shelf-stable food, the Honors Program’s Stone Soup Project is the food...

Wakanda Forever: The Super Power of Black Panther

30Mar

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Opinion

Wakanda Forever: The Super Power of Black Panther

Black Panther continues to break barriers and overcome milestones on and off the screen. It surpassed the billion-dollar mark in its 28th day of release making it the highest-fastest grossing superhero movie of all time. It is globally the top-grossing motion picture by a black director (Ryan Coogler) with a primarily black cast and production crew. Black Panther breaks records on screen as well as on social media it has become the most tweeted about film in history. With hashtags such as #WakandaWednesday and #WhatBlackPantherMeansToMe. Twitter addressed Black Panther was mentioned on the outlet over 35 million times. This is not just a movie about a black superhero; it has launched a movement. Moviegoers dress in African tribal prints for the Wakandan experience, and athletes have adopte...

25Mar

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SGA Executive Candidate Bios

SGA Executive Candidate Bios: Jasmine Powell- SGA President Candidate My name is Jasmine Powell and I am from Georgiana, Alabama. I am currently a senior majoring in Education here at Auburn University at Montgomery. I am extremely excited about announcing my candidacy to become your 2018-2019 SGA President of Auburn University at Montgomery. I will be running my campaign on bridging the GAP between faculty and students ONE department at time and establishing better transparency, communication, and tradition back on our campus. I am currently a part of S.W.O.T, Peer Advocates, and SGA. I am running for SGA President simply because I want to change the way SGA is perceived. I want to make students want to join SGA or even get involved on campus just by seeing what other clubs and o...

20Mar

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Hot Topics Café to Host #MeToo Forum

Hot Topics Café is Housing’s monthly open discussion forum. The #MeToo movement has been a prevalent topic on social media and in the news, and this is your chance to weigh in! The big question being asked: has the movement been taken too far or is this an appropriate response? Also, how have Hollywood women really been leaders in this movement? Housing will not only be talking about #MeToo and sexual harassment but also what feminism means, equal pay, and other women’s struggles. The event is open to all AUM students and will be held March 21 at 7 p.m. in the Landing, which is located in the Nest next to Warhawk Hall. Please join Housing and Residence Life for an open, honest discussion on what role women and men play in #MeToo! By Nicolette Parrish

19Mar

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AUM to Host Hap Arnold Lecture Program

OutReach at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) and the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB) are hosting the the annual Hap Arnold Lecture Program on Tues., March 20, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Taylor Center 222 at AUM. AUM and the Air War College are patterning to create and strengthen relationships between Maxwell AFB and the greater River Region community leaders. This partnership seeks to broaden the public’s understanding of the military, the challenges military leaders face and to personally connect with leaders. Four Air War College students will be presenting on the theme of Leading and Serving Changing Times, sharing their personal and professional stories with a question and answer session to follow. A social mixer will be held after the presentation in Taylor Cente...

11Mar

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News, Opinion

Safety Tips for Spring Break

Spring break is that one week a year where most college aged students rush to a beach, a ski lodge, or even somewhere over seas. With AUM’s spring break right around the corner, it is essential to add these tips and reminders to your packing list: First, staying safe during spring break or any other vacation starts before you even leave the driveway. If you are traveling by car to your spring break location, keep these tips in mind. If possible, you should switch out drivers to avoid someone falling asleep at the wheel. The person sitting in the passenger seat could be in charge of the music and keeping the driver alert. Before you do that, you need to make sure everyone that is attending spring break has a valid driver’s license. Next, bring a physical map of the route decided and l...

Political Film Series Honors International Women’s Day

7Mar

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Political Film Series Honors International Women’s Day

March is Women’s History Month and the Political Film Series is presenting both the trials and the accomplishments of women with a showing of the 2015 film Suffragette, introduced by Dr. Elizabeth Woodworth. This historical drama recreates the feminist movement in 1912 London, England. Despite not receiving the right to vote until 1928, the film depicts the leaders of the movement such as Maud Watts (Carey Mulligan) as they struggle with poor work conditions, low pay and sexual harassment. According to the New York Times, “It shows the limits of solidarity even when the sympathetic ties of family or class are involved. It also underlines the viciousness with which power reacts when it is challenged.” The showing will be March 8 at 7 p.m. in Goodwyn Hall 109. The event is free and ...

AUM to Host Special Olympics Basketball Tournament

7Mar

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AUM to Host Special Olympics Basketball Tournament

The Auburn University at Montgomery Department of Athletics is hosting the 2018 Special Olympics Alabama State Basketball Tournament this Friday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to come watch the tournament at their own pace any time during the event to support children and adults with intellectual disabilities from our very own Alabama community. According to Special Olympics Alabama, Inc., the Special Olympics provides “…year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectually disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families,...

2Mar

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Opinion

Editorial: Dress for Success

You have probably heard the saying “dress for the job you want, not the job you have”, but what are some steps you can take to actually follow this advice? As college aged students, it’s important to go ahead and get out in the job world as much as possible. More employers these days are wanting to hire people with actual, real world job experience. In order to stand out in an interview or your new job, bulking up your resume with extracurricular activities and volunteering go a long way. Whether you want to become a teacher, accountant, doctor, or anything in between, these tips and tricks on dressing for success are sure to benefit your career. First, you want to make sure your professional attire fits you in the right way. It might seem trivial, but an employer or superior will notic...

2Mar

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Sports

AUM Basketball NCAA Changes

This 2017-2018 Warhawk basketball season has proven to be tough one. With our recent change from NAIA to NCAA Division two there have been several changes to the program. Under the guidance of head coach Michael Cheaney he makes sure his players has what it takes on, and off the court. Bigger and tougher opponent’s in this division the Warhawk’s come out of every game with a desire to win. With high hopes coming into the season some of their goals have come up a shot short. With the season taking off in early November many of these players are living out their dream. Our Warhawks are Overall 9-18, Conference 5-14, Home 2-8 Away 7-8, and Neutral 0-2. These boys just want to keep the stride, and the passion that they have. Though playing this whole season on a probationary period they never ...