October 2018 - The AUMnibus

Campus Activities Board Hosts Shriek Week 2018

25Oct

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Campus Activities Board Hosts Shriek Week 2018

BY: Chelsea Bassett MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Oct. 25, 2018— It’s that time of the year again. AUM’s Campus Activities Board will begin Shriek Week on Monday, October 29. Shriek Week is a favorite among students and faculty, and this year CAB has four days of spooky fun activities planned for us Warhawks. This is what the week will look like: Monday, October 29th— Shriek Week Hypnotist Goodwyn Hall 109 at 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 30th— Shriek Week Haunted House Taylor Center 230 at 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 31st— Shriek Week Pumpkin Paint & Costume Party Pumpkin Paint: Warhawk Alley at 4:00 pm Costume Party: Taylor Center 230 at 8:00 pm Thursday, November 1st— Shriek Week Pumpkin Paint Warhawk Alley at 4:00 pm Show your campus (and Halloween) spirit by sporting our ...

The Top 5 Most Haunted Places in Alabama

24Oct

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Opinion

The Top 5 Most Haunted Places in Alabama

BY: Chelsea Bassett Known as the “Heart of Dixie,” home to many singers, historical significance and the best college football, it is no secret that Alabamians relish their Southern heritage. However, Alabama also has a not so glamorous side that isn’t mentioned in the history books. Alabama can’t exactly wash its hands clean of some of the horrific events that has occurred throughout its history, causing some areas of the state to be a hotbed of paranormal activity. The following is a list of the most haunted places in Alabama: SLOSS FURNACES— Birmingham, AL Now a National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces was once the largest manufacture of pig iron in the world. It operated from 1882-1970 during the Industrial boom and brought much income into the city. However, Sloss Furnaces do...

24Oct

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Sharp Objects

BY: Emily Mann The HBO limited series, Sharp Objects, is a psychological drama that will keep you guessing until the very last minute. Camille Preaker, portrayed by Amy Adams, visits her hometown after two girls go missing and one was found dead. The local law enforcement concluded that it was murder, thus making Camille dive further into the case. Many people don’t know that this miniseries is based off of Gillian Flynn’s novel, Sharp Objects. Also the author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn gives a dark and twisted series of events and makes you continuously think. As many book lovers know, the movie or tv show is always different from the hard copy novel. If you have not seen the show or read the book, be forewarned that there may be spoilers in this article. The biggest cont...

23Oct

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Opinion

Featured Features: First Man

Full of opinions, but free of spoilers. This weekend came with a release that’s out of this world; First Man. The movie about the famous astronaut Neil Armstrong (I know, I’m so funny). If you enjoy documentaries and if you have any interest in Neil Armstrong, the space race or history in general, I believe you’ll really enjoy this film. The first characteristic about this movie that comes to mind is, if it’s easy for you to experience motion sickness you may want to either wait and watch it on a normal size screen that isn’t movie theatre size, or pass on it altogether. I watched it on the Big D screen and even though I can experience motion sickness every now and then, I didn’t get bothered by the motion but my fiancé did and he doesn’t have issues with motion sickness. So, it really...

23Oct

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Editorials

Venom: Expectation vs Reality

BY: Kodi Robertson Sony continues to hold a firm grip on the Spiderman franchise. Rumored to not have the Amazing Web-head featured in this movie Venom aims to prove that the titular character Venom can stand alone without Spidey. When the first trailer dropped, all eyes were set on their own computer screens waiting to see Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock morph into Venom. Fans were left waiting, wanting, and desiring to see how much more improvement was made since Spiderman 3. Make no mistake, Topher Grace did a brilliant job with the script provided and given circumstances of the film. Eddie Brock needs a bigger body to embody the essence of Venom. With any comic book movie comes the risk of always disappointing hardcore comic book fans, but how much disappointment is reasonable and unreasona...

23Oct

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American Drug Use on the Rise

BY: Emily Mann We have been hearing of famous names either deceased or taken to the hospital for a drug overdose. People such as: Demi Lovato, Mac Miller, Lil Peep, Tom Petty, and many more. While we hear of these popular names, we do not know how many people around the nation suffer from this opioid crisis every day. Aftermarket drugs are becoming bigger and bigger. Some people fall into terrible complications and other ultimately lose their lives. When you are treated at the doctor’s office or a hospital, most of the time you are prescribed some type of opioid. Statistically, over 20 percent of patients who take the prescriptions use them for recreational purposes instead for what they are intended. Opioids are found in the natural opium poppy plant. Some scientist...

My First Day Out: Life After Graduation!

23Oct

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My First Day Out: Life After Graduation!

BY: D’Cara Hood When you graduated from high school, how many of you thought finally, it is over? I am on my own ready to tackle the world! You were quick to thing college here I come. Then you suddenly realize holy cow, this was more than what I signed up for. You have more than average homework ridiculous exams, and professors who love you dearly. You contemplate to yourself that this will one day be for the greater good! Those now four or five years have passed you by, and you made it to the finish line. Graduation is upon you, then reality hits you like a ton of bricks. Some graduates have the details of their life panned while others seem to find the task impossible. What could possibly be next for me? College graduation is an exciting time, but with that comes fear, anxiety and...

23Oct

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Hey Y’all, It’s Fall!

BY: D’cara Hood The leaves are turning, the weather is perfect and there’s plenty of fun to be had. We have now made it through the dawg days of summer. We look forward to the crisp cool air, and excited about fall. From the cool evenings under the Friday night lights, to finally the perfect outfit to wear to the fair. If your fall bucket list includes carving jack o’lanterns, sipping apple cider, or toasting s’mores then you are in for some good company. Fall comes with some of the most exciting events and activities. With fall comes corn mazes, wondering through this confusing configuration is something for all to enjoy. Homecoming, no matter if you are in high school or college this tradition that everyone likes to celebrate. A great way for alumni to comeback and visit there old ...

23Oct

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Mental Health in College

BY: Emily Mann There is always talk of the severity of mental illness and how it can affect everyday life. However, there is very little talk about the statistics of mental health affecting students in college. Individuals mature from high school to college and begin to notice their mental states. Many begin to feel different than they used to. Many begin to notice how they have been feeling and understand that there is something causing their minds to struggle. Students always hear people speak about depression, suicide, anxiety, and stress but never about all of the other illnesses troubling students. Many students deal with the previously listed illnesses as well as eating disorders, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep issues and disorders, and addiction and substance use disorders. Res...

23Oct

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Top 5 Songs of Summer 2018

BY: Kaleria Jackson This past summer has been nothing but good music. The summer of 2018 has come to a close and the list of top songs for the summer has been released. These songs gave us the right type of vibe for the summer. The Billboards chart for the summer of 2018 consists of: Drake- In My Feelings: Drake really had every one in their feelings this summer. This song was so popular that there was even a challenge to go along with the song. Instagram sensation Shiggy created the #InMyFeelingsChallenge or it has known to be #DoTheShiggy. The challenge went viral. Everyone from television hosts to celebrities were a part of this craze. We may never know if Kiki truly loved Drake. Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin- I Like It: Cardi B is the hot new female rapper that is...