October 2019 - Page 2 of 6

30Oct

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Opinion

Binge Watching and You

BY: Caitlin Gallagher Netflix, naps and snacks—this used to be a perfect Sunday. I would start a new series as quickly as I finished the first. I could not watch an episode fast enough. If you are like me, binge-watching can quickly become an everyday occurrence. What if I told you that binge-watching negatively affects your health? Your mental and physical health could be suffering. Northwestern Medicine compiled a list of negative effects of binge-watching that include: a “drug-like high”, isolation, insomnia, anxiety and depression, back pain, weight gain and risk of heart disease. Some of these may seem really extreme, but as the epidemic of binge-watching grows, so does the risk for all of these. In a survey released by Netflix, 73 percent of people felt happy as they bin...

30Oct

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News

ASU Halloween Haunted Gallery

BY: Cory Donde Alabama State University is hosting a Halloween Haunted Gallery from October 31 to November 14. On October 31, there will be a reception where costumes are encouraged, but not necessary. The Exhibit opens at 11 A.M. and is hosted in the Warren/Britt Galleries inside the ASU Tullibody Fine Arts Center. For more information, call 334-229-4473.

30Oct

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University

Awards Luncheon for AUM PR Campaign

BY: Daaiyah Latham The 1 for all Campaign by AUM’s Dr. Eunyoung Kim’s PR students has now come to an end. The campaign was a great way of spreading and promoting the First Amendment and what it means to others all over the world. The PR students participated in many activities and to spread awareness of the First Amendment all over the campus. The Communication Department held two contests for AUM students, and it will be hosting an awards show to congratulate and award the winners of each contest. One contest was a trivia contest about the First Amendment, and the other was a writing assignment on what the First Amendment means to you. For the trivia contest, there will be one first-place winner. For the writing assignment, there will be three selected winners. Each winner wi...

29Oct

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Campus

Come Out and Celebrate Halloween!

BY: Daaiyah Latham For this year’s Shriek Week, Auburn University at Montgomery's Campus Activities Board is throwing a costume party on Halloween night from 7-10 p.m. in Taylor Center 230. This party will give students a chance to enjoy the holidays and show off their Halloween costumes. This party will also give students a break from school before finals, and it will give everyone time to mingle and enjoy music. Everyone loves prizes, especially college students! CAB will be hosting a costume contest. Students can come out and enter the contest for a chance to win "Best Costume of the Night" The top three contestants will win a prize. Additional info: Before the costume party, there will be a hypnotist performance on October 29th in Goodwyn Hall 109 at 8 p.m. and a haunted...

Joker Review: A Dark Descent Into Madness

27Oct

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Editorials

Joker Review: A Dark Descent Into Madness

BY: Cory Donde Anyone who knows Batman knows that the Joker is his iconic main antagonist. There have been several films with different interpretations of the demented clown, but Jaoquin Phoenix has set a new precedent on just how dark the character can be. Although the film is technically a DC Comics film, the first three quarters of the film revolve more on the character of Arthur Fleck than the Joker alter ego he ends up adopting. It's a true showcase of a man who has serious mental disabilities that end up being neglected by Gotham and even ridiculed by its citizens. Gotham is beautifully portrayed as a grimy, dark, crime-ridden city that has not been touched upon much in a realistic sense before. It has a tinge of what a large city with a large, angry lower class would have ...

Which Master’s Degree Should You Pursue?

27Oct

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Opinion

Which Master’s Degree Should You Pursue?

BY: Taniya Frazier How do you know which master's program is right for you? Is it something so simple as taking a personality quiz or something more complex? What are your career goals? Your dream job will require a degree in a related field. You will need the experience to land the job. I want to be a Creative Director for Cosmopolitan women's magazine. That is my dream. Students have to factor in tuition cost, location, accreditations, and probably the most important: how much you can make with that master's degree. You should pursue a degree in a subject that you enjoy learning about. It's already bad enough that you have to stay in school longer, so make sure you're doing something that you love. Make sure you're getting a master's degree for the right reasons. Is it necessary ...

27Oct

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Opinion

Why Do People Want to Be Scared?

BY: Taniya Frazier The quickened heartbeats, the rush of adrenaline, and what all Halloween lovers want most: the fear. Why do people want to be scared? Halloween is the one time of year that people can feel deep fear and adventures. This time of year, people can directly experience “fight or flight.” This is the time where people can throw safety and security to the wind and try heart pumping experiences! Kaylin Finch, Early Childhood Education senior, enjoys the suspense. She stated, “I like thrillers because I feel like they keep you on the edge of your seat. You don’t know what to expect next, so it keeps your adrenaline going. They also keep you engaged throughout the entire movie. I don’t necessarily like being scared, but I like not knowing what’s next.” She explained that sh...

Montgomery County Witches Ride & The Waters Halloween Fest

27Oct

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News

Montgomery County Witches Ride & The Waters Halloween Fest

BY: Taniya Frazier It’s time to dust off your favorite Halloween costume! The Waters in Pike Road is hosting the Montgomery County Witches Ride & Waters Halloween Fest. The event will be on October 29, 2019. The festival will run from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The event is free to the public. There will be local live music, food trucks, games, face painting, fun activities, and even a Witches Parade. How about Halloween with a cause? This fun-filled event will be benefiting the American Cancer Society. The goal is to raise $250, so they will be accepting any and all donations. There are volunteer opportunities for the Witches Ride. Participants will need to raise funds for the case. If you are interested, please contact American Cancer Society’s Quenita Mitchell for more informatio...

27Oct

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Campus

Shriek Week Flashback

BY: Taniya Frazier It’s spooky season! Shriek Week is an AUM tradition as old as time. Each October, the Campus Activities Board hosts a week of events for a spook-tastic Shriek Week. As Shriek Week approaches, I’m excited to see what’s in store and how far it’s come since 2015. It’s time for a blast from the past. Shriek Week is an unforgettable experience! Students and faculty/staff are all welcome to enjoy the festivities of the week. The whole campus gets involved in one way or another. Since 2015, there have been different activities that range from terrifying to non-scary. The library started out by picking a Halloween theme and decorating the building. They had Trick or Treat tables where students could pick up snacks or popcorn. If students were more daring, they could e...

27Oct

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Campus

Shriek Week 2019

BY: Taniya Frazier Everyone grab your favorite running shoes and hold on, because Shriek Week is coming for us! Each October, AUM comes together to put on a thrilling show. All clubs, organizations, and departments gather and collaborate for Halloween-themed events and activities. Our school colors are black and orange, so it’s only right that we take Halloween to the next level. Patrick Wilson is the current Director of Campus Activities Board. Patrick and his executive members plan all of the activities for the week while sometimes collaborating with different departments and organizations. “Shriek Week is important because it’s our one week to go all out and have a blast-- we are the “Halloween School” after all. Shriek Week is a fun week because it is jam packed with events for...