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AUM Stirs Social Media Debate

BY: Brittany Vallely On August 28, 2018, Auburn University at Montgomery’s Physical Education Program started a social media debate on Facebook about inappropriate games and activities played in P.E. The post was a document from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) suggesting how games such as Red Rover, Duck-Duck-Goose, and musical chairs, which are currently recommended, should no longer be allowed in Alabama schools. The post went viral overnight, but was taken down the next day at noon. The debate has even appeared on the local news, which mentions how AUM started the discussion. Some people in the comment section did not see a problem with the document and others saw the board trying to bubble wrap students, but that is not the reason why the post was taken d...

Ways to Travel on a Budget

BY: Chelsea Bassett FIRST… RESEARCH, RESEARCH RESEARCH When getting ready to travel somewhere for the first time, it is always best to do a lot of research of the place before spending any money on flights, package deals or getting caught in tourist traps. It is also significantly cheaper to buy plane tickets well in advance instead of a month or so before traveling. Also, plan out the details of the trip in advance. Do you know if you want to go anywhere specifically while your there? How will you get there? Do you need to save for train or bus tickets? Know all the ends and outs of your trip before you make it. Researching can be tedious and not seem spontaneous, but your wallet will thank you for it later. PLAN ON TRAVELING DURING THE OFF SEASON Not only will you be avoidi...

Words from Audrey Hepburn | Another Side to the Beloved Icon

BY: Chelsea Bassett Twenty-five years ago this world lost a beloved icon and true cinematic legend, Audrey Hepburn. However, Hepburn was much more than a beautiful face with a successful acting career. Very few know about the other side to Audrey Hepburn, the side that was just as true as you and me. Hepburn was a kind and truly sincere soul that was actually a huge humanitarian. She often spoke about how we should love others and be kind to everyone in her interviews. One of her most famous quotes was, “People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.” So, to celebrate her on this twenty-fifth year of her passing, I believe we should learn not from her successful business career, but rather her humble life lived off ...