Month: February 2019

Dear Reader: As the title suggests, I plan on tackling the role of “movie critic” here at the Aumnibus for the remainder of my last semester at AUM. I do not intend for all of you to agree with the words I type, nor do I expect to follow in the footsteps of my predecessor Olivia Crutchfield. These features I write will be based on my own experience and knowledge. Those who know me, know I tend to fall behind on series such as this, but I write this letter to you as a means to fulfill my promise to the Aumnibus and more importantly a promise to myself. I intend to break several journalistic norms and conventions in order to give an authentic truth to my experiences as I record them. You may be asking what exactly is this series called “Kodi’s Cinema Criteria” supposed to be ab...

By Ambria Davis There are many animals all over the AUM campus, from various species of birds, squirrels, insects, a herd of deer, to the occasional opossum. However, there is a family of feral cats that takes residence outside the housing buildings. Since the time I started attending AUM, I’ve seen many feral cats throughout the campus and even a stray dog last year. I never seen a problem with the cats, since they stay a decent distance away. I do understand that they are a potential threat for rabies and other diseases that they can transfer to humans. Additionally, feral cats are three times more likely to contract rabies than stray dogs. During my freshman year, the grounds crew used to set out canned cat food under the street lights throughout the campus around four or fiv...

BY: Ambria Davis Dryer sheets are mainly used to remove static and freshen clothes when you put them in the dryer; however, you can use these sheets for other hacks in life. The dryer sheet was invented in 1970 as a way to soften and improve the comfort of clothes. It helps against static. During that time, they were only used for the dryer machines. Now, they are used in several different ways around the home. When you place one or two at the bottom of your trash can, you will eliminate the odor of the trash can and you can replace the sheets every couple of weeks. You can even stash a couple in your closet, air vents, book shelves, and drawers, or put some in clothes or bedding while traveling or moving. If there are hard water stains and soap scum in the bathtub, then you can use...