March 2019 - The AUMnibus

Online or In-class- Which Do You Prefer?

28Mar

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Opinion

Online or In-class- Which Do You Prefer?

BY: Taniya Frazier Auburn University Montgomery offers a variety of classes. There are traditional classes which require students to be in-class to participate. There are hybrid classes which require students to come to class half of the week and the remaining half is online. There are online classes which require students to only participate online. The question is which one do students prefer the most? Some people would automatically assume that every student wants to have online classes so that they don’t have to get out of bed. However, that is not true for every student. I have asked students what type of classes they prefer and the answers varies. The answers are categorized in four sections. Section one are for the students who prefer online classes so that they don’t have t...

AUM’s Earth Companions Organization Petitions the Café for Reusable Materials

28Mar

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Campus, News

AUM’s Earth Companions Organization Petitions the Café for Reusable Materials

BY: Brittany Vallely The anti-plastic straw movement has become a social media phenomenon for when people order drinks at restaurants, but the AUM’s Earth Companions Organization (ECO) is taking a step further to help the environment on campus. ECO has created a petition to advocate that the AUM café should use reusable trays and is inviting everyone to contribute. Kate Saylor, a junior, says AUM ECO was founded in January 2019 in an Honors Program class under the direction of Keith Kawczynski. “We were tasked with developing a project that would make a difference in the community. As environmentally conscious people we decided to attempt to make the AUM cafeteria more eco-friendly.” The reason why is because you may noticed that the trash cans on campus are filled with p...

Political Apathy Is More Problematic Than You Think

28Mar

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Editorials

Political Apathy Is More Problematic Than You Think

BY: Brittany Vallely “It will get cooler, it will get warmer. It’s called weather… I think it’s a big scam for a lot of people to make a lot of money,” said the current president when asked if he believed in climate change by Fox News. This is an example of how political apathy is the number one environmental problem in the United States because in order to solve any issue, our nation’s leaders must participate. According to the League of Conservation Voters, they “counted a total of 35 House votes and 19 Senate votes to overturn climate regulations, open up drilling on public lands and undermine the Endangered Species Act.” The study concluded that most of those votes were republicans and that the Republican Party and Democratic Party are creating distance between themselves w...

28Mar

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Opinion

Ways to Survive Pollen Season

BY: Brittany Vallely People are sneezing, their noses are running, and their eyes are constantly watering-- which is also known as Hay fever. Pollen is impossible to avoid because it can be carted by wind, insects, and people. Ben Lang, a meteorologist at WAKA news station, says warming temperatures are rising at 71 degrees and the public will continue to see that number climb. This past week pollen was at a 10.4 average. “The current pollen average is not really strange for Alabama,” Lang said. We all need to go outside to get some fresh air, but no one really has time for allergies. Since the average is continuing to rise, here are some ways to survive pollen season. Wipe your shoes off. Pollen is most likely on your shoes and then you are tracking pollen when go bac...

28Mar

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Editorials, Opinion

Kodi’s Cinema Criteria: Captain Marvel

BY: Kodi Robertson What does one expect when seeing a superhero movie? Action, good conquering evil, wide shots, establishing shots, full body shots, and nowadays humor as well. Captain Marvel packs in all of these qualities in a neat package with a neater looking bow in pushing for female empowerment. Endowed with weeks of what seemed like endless promoting, Captain Marvel manages to live up to nearly all of its hype. Make no mistake, Brie Larson and company do not by any means disappoint. The issues I witnessed in the film go beyond the performers. First let’s take a look at what worked rather than what did not. For starters the film utilizes establishing shots as fluid as the industry standard requires it to be. From planet to planet it was not difficult to immerse ...

Societal Expectations for a College Student

28Mar

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Editorials

Societal Expectations for a College Student

BY: Ambria Davis Society expects so much from college students that most do not feel they are adequate enough to finish college or even be a part of society. Society is not made up of an individual’s standards, but instead a community's expectations and standards as a whole. These expectations and standards define what is socially acceptable and unacceptable. These expectations run rampantly, positively and negatively, through the college student’s friend group. The stereotypical things that college students mostly do the minute they leave their parents or guardians home are partying, drugs, diet problems, finding their identity, sex, and relationships. Some even obtain minimum wage jobs, apartments, children, pets, and cars. Yet, there are expectations that very few will achieve wh...

28Mar

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News

Fido Fest 2019

BY: Kory Hobbs The 4th annual Fido Fest will be held this Saturday, March 30 in Montgomery at The Shoppes at EastChase. It will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with benefits going to the Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets. The festival will be held in a parking lot near Dillard’s and consist of fun events and local vendors. It is a free festival, but donations are encouraged. All animal lovers are encouraged to come out and enjoy the festival. Fido Fest was a huge success last year and there is a lot of excitement for this Saturday. Feel free to bring your children and dogs out for a great time and celebrate our furry four-legged friends. Many sponsors have already been announced with Partners for Pets, Hollywood Feed, and Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital sponsor...

25Mar

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News

AUM SpringFest 2019

BY: Taniya Frazier SpringFest is a huge annual event held on campus during the spring as a last hoorah before the impending doom of finals. The event will be held on March 27, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The event will be located in Taylor Center 221-223. Admission to this event will require people to bring two items to donate to Lee County tornado victims. The event is always filled with food, fun and games. The annual event is hosted by Campus Activities Board. This year the theme for the event is western. Go ahead and get out your cowboy boots, hat and blue jeans. There is going to be a mechanical bull ride and hog. Also, there will be a best dressed cowboy/ cowgirl contest. Get ready for a wild ride! Campus Activities Board is a student club on campus that hosts informat...

ArtWorks Earth’s Heart: Connecting Cultures

25Mar

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News

ArtWorks Earth’s Heart: Connecting Cultures

BY: Ambria Davis ArtWorks Earth’s Heart: Connecting Cultures is great for teaching different cultures to the younger and curious generations. Connecting Cultures is taught by Kelly Bazam at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. She specializes her teaching very short lessons of different cultures to the pre-k students. Her goal is to “introduce young learners to the basic greetings, visual arts, music, clothing, and traditions of the country in focus.” Ms. Bazam focuses on different countries each month. This month, in March, she is teaching New Zealand. Next month, in April, she’ll teach about Greece and for the next two months, she will teach Thailand and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. She’s already taught 14 countries. She teaches language arts, visual arts, performing ar...

25Mar

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Opinion

Are You Ready for the Workforce?

BY: Taniya Frazier Auburn University Montgomery Career Development Center is having a career fair on April 3, 2019. The fair will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Taylor Center 230. The fair is only for students and alumni. The attire is professional dress code and it is mandatory. In order to attend, you must have your Warhawk ID. The career fair will offer students help with resume building, finding jobs and giving out tips about the workforce. There will be a couple of different companies and organizations seeking fresh workers or possible interns. The Career Development Center help students get ready for a job in their field. Students can schedule an appointment or walk in to receive assistance. The staff is ready and willing to find students internships or jobs. They offer advice for whi...