Thursday, May 16

Year: 2018

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

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 ...
A Montgomery Family Christmas with Chris Tomlin
News

A Montgomery Family Christmas with Chris Tomlin

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nov. 26, 2018— Christ Tomlin will be performing at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre on Fri, Nov. 30 at 7:00 PM. The event will be sponsored by the Baptist Health Care Foundation for Baptist Hospice. Come out with your family and friends to enjoy a night of Christmas songs of worship. Tickets are in the price range of $35-50 depending on the seat. Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104 ### Contact: Chelsea Bassett cbassett@aum.edu  
Counseling and Health Promotion Services Produces Chocolate and Chill
News, University

Counseling and Health Promotion Services Produces Chocolate and Chill

BY:Brittany Vallely MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Finals right around the corner, which can be the most stressful time of the school year. In order to prepare students, the Counseling and Health Promotion Services Produces (CHPS), are inviting to students to come relax. Greta Chambless, Associate Director of Clinical Services, says CHPS wants to give students a chance to decrease their stress and will be serving hot chocolate and marshmallows to everyone. “We are here to help students with any need they have from stress and anxiety to relationships to more serious mental health issues,” said Chambless. Students are invited to participate in games and can also pick up a calendar page, where the team will be available to help students manage their time in the semester and schedule final assi...
Featured Features: Bohemian Rhapsody
Opinion

Featured Features: Bohemian Rhapsody

Full of opinions, but free of spoilers. If you’re a lover of the songs “We Are The Champions”, “We Will Rock You”, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and of course the famous “Bohemian Rhapsody” you were probably pumped for the Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody. As someone who grew up listening to Queen I was super excited for this movie when I saw the first trailer, but at the same time scared that it would be a flop. Rami Malek from Mr. Robot was our Freddie in this film and man did he perform. Throughout most of the film I forgot that I wasn’t watching the actual Freddie Mercury, but that’s what it felt like. I felt like I was watching Freddie speaking the whole time and not an actor portraying the famous rock singer. Rami Malek was phenomenal. Lucy Boynton played Freddie’s beloved girl...
AUM’s Small Theatre Program Provides Students Big Opportunities
Opinion, Theatre AUM

AUM’s Small Theatre Program Provides Students Big Opportunities

BY: Brittany Vallely “Being a small theatre means that everyone who comes in hits the ground running,” according to AUM’s theatre coordinator who is also an alumni. Katie Pearson, who has been a part of the theatre program since 2004, gave a speech to journalism students about how AUM’s theatre department prepares students for the professional world, despite the size of the program. Pearson received her bachelor’s in art and master degree in liberal arts with a concentration in theatre from AUM. After she graduated, she continued working at the university for four years as an assistant, and was later offered the job as theatre coordinator. “I secure the rights, design the posters, and programs for productions,” said Pearson. “I was at the right place at the right time when I wa...
Designer Students Share Their Stories About the Technical Aspect of Theatre
Theatre AUM

Designer Students Share Their Stories About the Technical Aspect of Theatre

BY: Brittany Vallely Have you ever wondered who works backstage to help make a play come life? There is an entire technical aspect in theatre called a designer team. Theatre AUM’s designer team for their production of “Child’s Play” is made up of students, which includes makeup design and lighting design. Olivia Crutchfield, a senior, is the makeup designer and helps make the actors fit their character. “The research starts off with what do you want to do and then finding your examples. It's basically using key words and putting that into Google or Pinterest, and taking bits and pieces from imagines and putting that into one,” said Crutchfield. Crutchfield mentions that there are a lot of fantasy characters in this play, such as toys coming to life and those designs took ...
AUM Grad School Preview Night
News, University

AUM Grad School Preview Night

BY: D’Cara Hood Time to get back in the swing of things, and dust off those books and backpacks. Auburn University Montgomery is set to host their Grad school preview event. Come out and see what masters and doctoral degree options we offer. Preview night will be held November 13, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. on the 10th floor of the library tower. We cannot wait to see you there!
2018 Camelia Bowl
News

2018 Camelia Bowl

BY: D’Cara Hood Raycom Media is back again in 2018 with the Camellia Bowl. Come out and support the city’s annual football game. The Camellia Bowl features one team from the Sunbelt conference, and one from the Mid-American conference. The game is set to kick off December 15, 2018 at 5:30 P.M., with live coverage on ESPN. The game is to be played at the Crampton Bowl located at 1022 Madison Ave. Ticket prices vary from general admission of $30 to ESPN box seats up to $175. Cannot wait to see you there! For more information contact Marty McGinty mmcginity@camelliabowl.com
The Department of Fine Arts Hosts Student Art Market
Arts, Campus, News

The Department of Fine Arts Hosts Student Art Market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nov. 7, 2018— The Department of Fine Arts will be hosting a student art market on Wednesday, November 14th in the Goodwyn Hall Lobby. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will feature works from current students and AUM Alumni. Cash and checks will both be accepted and there will be cookies available for anyone who purchases any artwork. Be sure to stop by and support the Department of Fine Arts as well as your fellow classmates and Alumni. ### Contact: Chelsea Bassett cbassett@aum.edu