November 28, 2018 - Page 2 of 2

28Nov

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Editorials

Do Pets Improve the Quality of Life?

BY: Kaleria Jackson My dog has brought me unexplained happiness since she came into my life. I have a four-year-old Maltese named Keke. My dog is literally my life. The older she gets, the more I have acknowledged that she has an attachment to me and my family members. I think she notices that I have formed an attachment to her as well. Regardless of my relationship with my dog, she has improved the quality of my life. I believe that pets can improve the quality of your life. There are a few ways that pets can improve the quality of a person’s life. Reduce Stress Studies have shown that being in the vicinity of or having interactions with a pets can reduce stress. Some pets can sense when their owner is feeling anxious or stressed. Pets provide an emotional bond with their owner. ...

An Unlikely Friendship: How a Conservative and Liberal Became the Best of Friends

28Nov

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An Unlikely Friendship: How a Conservative and Liberal Became the Best of Friends

BY: Chelsea Bassett Currently, this nation seems to be more divided than it has ever been. Specifically, the 2016 Presidential election has left this country in a state of constant disagreement between extremists on both sides of the political spectrum. Unfortunately, with the recent midterms, the country hasn’t had much time to recover from the political mess that both the radical “lefties and righties” have left for us to clean up. In a country that has a people so hell-bent on tearing each other a part, it’s hard to find a place to evade the political backlash we see and hear on the news and social media; that’s one thing that me and now one of my best friends, Tommi Jo, could agree on. Tommi Jo is also a student at AUM, and like me, she is also a Communications major here...

28Nov

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Campus, Opinion, Theatre AUM

Actor Spotlight: Kodi Robertson

BY: Olivia Crutchfield The thing you become passionate about over the course of your life may have been something you never would have thought in a million years would soon be a part of who you are as a person. With the help of encouraging parents and the universe placing you exactly where you need to be at that moment, you can be surprised as to how your path changes instantly. Kodi Robertson is no stranger to the stage or entertaining people. For Robertson, acting and theatre was his way out of a predictable future. Robertson not only realizes how impactful theatre has been on his personal life, but also how theatre in our society can help people see through different lenses. "The performing arts are, and always have been, important to society strictly because people have been tell...

Creative and Original Ways to Decorate Your Graduation Cap

28Nov

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Opinion, University

Creative and Original Ways to Decorate Your Graduation Cap

BY: Savanna Sabb We all know the traditional garments for graduation-- the black robe that feels rewarding to wear but is also bulky and unflattering on every body type, the tassel that swings every which way whenever you turn your head, and who can forget about the most iconic piece of all? The cap. Everyone pretty much looks the same at graduation with the exception of the cords and stoles that some students have earned. Do you know what would really set you apart from the crowd and will easily get your friends and families attention? Decorating your cap! Thankfully here at AUM they allow us to decorate our caps however we want, after all they are ours we earned them. With the help of Pinterest and YouTube, I gathered a few cap decorating ideas that you can recreate or take the idea a...

Alabama River Region Ballet Produces a Holiday Classic: The Nutcracker

28Nov

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Alabama River Region Ballet Produces a Holiday Classic: The Nutcracker

BY: Brittany Vallely MONTGOMERY, Ala.- The Alabama River Region Ballet's production of “The Great Montgomery Nutcracker” returns to the Historic Davis Theater in downtown Montgomery for the 4th time in a row. This is the story of girl named Clara who was given a nutcracker as a gift. As Clara falls asleep with her gift, Clara shrinks down to toy size and her beloved nutcracker comes to life. She is then taken on a wild adventure that includes the sugar plum fairies and an epic battle against the mouse king. Elizabeth Gunter will play the role of Clara, who is the daughter of former Montgomery Mayor William Adams Gunter, according to the Visiting Montgomery Website. This is a magical experience that you do not want to miss as the snow falls from the stage and the Nutcracker hims...

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Presents: Holiday Open House

28Nov

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Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Presents: Holiday Open House

BY: Savanna Sabb 23RD ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 1ST at MONTGOMERY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Montgomery, Ala- Are you ready to get into the holiday spirit? Fill your Saturday with holiday cheer at the 23rd Annual Holiday Open House at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts on December 1 from 1-4 PM. What’s in store for the attendees is an arts and crafts segment where they can create winter sky paper mosaics, nylon hanging sculptures, and paper lanterns. Live music will also be there brought by local school choirs, and lastly but definitely not least a Christmas photo booth with a special guest appearance by the Christmas icon himself: Santa Claus.

Most Interesting Channels to Watch on YouTube

28Nov

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Most Interesting Channels to Watch on YouTube

BY: Savanna Sabb Let’s face it, YouTube has become everyone’s safe-haven. There is something for everybody on there. There are cooking channels for the cooking enthusiast, there are gaming channels for the die-hard gamers, beauty channels for the make- up lovers. I’m sure by now you get my drift. In the land of YouTube everyone is welcome. With so many options to choose from you never really know if you are going to waste your time watching a YouTuber who turns out not to be your cup of tea. To save you some time I created a list of YouTube channels that are entertaining to watch and aren’t like the basic channels that all seem to be the same. All of the channels are hyperlinked so if you see one you like just click on their name and enjoy. #1. Hailey Reese ...

Montgomery Zoo Christmas Lights Festival

28Nov

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Montgomery Zoo Christmas Lights Festival

BY: D’Cara Hood It is the most wonderful time of the year, as the Montgomery Zoo hosts the Christmas lights festival. The zoo will be transformed into a spectacular winter wonderland. The festival runs December 6-9,2018 from 5:30-9 p.m. nightly. Admission to the festival is $15 for ages three and older. The Montgomery Zoo is located 2301 Coliseum Parkway Montgomery, AL For more information visit www.montgomeryzoo.com

The Canceled Culture: No One and Nothing is Safe from Being Cancelled

28Nov

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The Canceled Culture: No One and Nothing is Safe from Being Cancelled

BY: Savanna Sabb It seems like almost every week or every other week on social media a scandal arises and shortly after that scandal, someone or something is allegedly “cancelled.” Welcome to the cancelled culture where people who utter an offensive word or post a tweet that is an unpopular opinion are quickly cancelled according to the many users of social media. What qualifies someone to enter the world of cancellation you might ask? With the help of some examples, let’s take a look. Some celebrities have been cancelled for their unpopular opinions that seem to offend a majority of the demographic that they appeal to. Kanye West was recently declared as cancelled after he stated in an interview that he believed slavery was a choice. People who once supported him wasted no time ...