November 2019 - The AUMnibus

12Nov

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University

AUM Graduation- Fall 2019

BY: Morgan Thayer Auburn University at Montgomery is bidding a final farewell to the graduating Class of 2019. Fall Commencement will take place on December 14 at 10:00 a.m. for the College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the College of Sciences. The College of Business and College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences will hold their ceremony at 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed online at http://graduation.aum.edu/. Congratulations to our graduating students!

12Nov

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Theatre AUM

The Seagull

BY: Kaleria Jackson There is no stopping Theatre AUM. After the World Tour: Acting Showcase performance earlier this semester, the department quickly started preparing for their next production. For this next production, Theatre AUM will present their production of The Seagull by Anton Chekhov translated by Christopher Hampton on November 7. I visited the set, and it looks fantastic. Sources say that the costumes are elaborate for such a period piece. The students who are participating in the production have been working hard to bring this show to life for AUM and the community. Student and actor Tony George says he is excited for everyone to come see the dramatic aspect of the play. This play involves a type of variety that will have your emotions on a roller coaster...

12Nov

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Editorials

Is the Café Good? Survey Says…

BY: Anonymous There are a few things that can make or break a college student’s campus life. Having a social group, events to go to and meet new people, and places to hang out at are all important. However, one of the most critical things in our lives at this point is simply food. It’s where most of our money goes and what we’re getting between classes. Hell, the main reason we go to campus events is to simply eat and leave (you’re not the only one, we all do it). It only makes sense that the cafeteria plays a big role in our lives as students. Furthermore, it’s no secret that Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) students have been unhappy with the school’s cafeteria food for some time. So, we decided to survey the student body and ask for their opinion on the AUM Café. ...

9Nov

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News

Turkey Day Classic Parade Returns

BY: Allison Stewart Want to experience a Thanksgiving event like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Do not worry — Alabama State University has you covered. On November 28, ASU will host their annual Turkey Day Classic Parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., with a football game to follow. It will take place in downtown Montgomery. The parade will include something for everyone. Some of the entries include: decorated vehicles, floats and bands. Local schools, businesses, non-profits, and organizations will be featured. If you would like to volunteer to be a parade marshall, please visit alasu.edu. Applications are due by Nov. 13. This is a great way to enjoy the parade while giving back to the community. The Turkey Day Classic Parade continues to grow each year. When...

9Nov

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Editorials

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Review

BY: Caitlin Gallagher Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, like its predecessor, gives us a side to the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty that we didn’t know before. The film starts with a focus on the newly engaged couple, Aurora and Prince Phillip. With a deep desire to unify their two kingdoms—The Moors and Ulstead—soon betrayal and deceit looms like a dark cloud over their plans and rips through each of their families. Once more, Angelina Jolie delivers a cunning performance as Maleficent. Riddled with sly and witty one-liners, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil delves deeper into her ancestry and we begin to see a more sensitive side of her. When Queen Ingrith, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, shows what evil truly is as she concocts a plan to destroy Maleficent, a fatal confrontation bet...

9Nov

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University

K-12 Education Resource Fair

BY: Molly Gray Auburn University at Montgomery will be hosting the K-12 Education Resource Fair this year. This event will be Friday, November 15 starting at 10 a.m. in the lobby of Goodwyn Hall directly across from the Taylor Center. The K-12 Education Resource Fair is sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery, Air University, and Troy University. What can you expect from the resource fair? You will learn about the newest and most modern education resources and programs offered in the River Region.Programs that you can expect to find there include: Yale School Rule, Lobaki Foundation, and the National Math and Science Initiative. Anyone who is interested in learning more about these educational resources is welcome to attend the event. Please consider coming...

9Nov

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Opinion

Tips for Going to Any Christmas Market

BY: Molly Gray I am obsessed with going to Christmas markets in the area. There is just something so fun and magical about shopping in a Christmas Wonderland. I go to two markets every single year. Therefore, I have learned a lot, so I want to share my tips for going to any Christmas market. Look at the schedule for the market. This may seem like a simple thing, but it is very important. Most markets span over the weekend and offer a preview night. Preview nights are nice, but they cost extra. Therefore, you need to know what will take place each day. My best advice is to not attend on a Saturday unless you have no other option. Everyone goes on Saturdays, so it is extra crowded. Beware of strollers. Christmas markets are full of mothers who are looking for good Christmas ...

The City of Prattville’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

8Nov

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The City of Prattville’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

BY: Molly Gray The City of Prattville will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade during the first week in December. The Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 5, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. Local dancers and musicians will start the event with various carols and dances that they have prepared. The tree will officially be lighted at 7 p.m. Santa Claus will come shortly afterwards for children to see him and take pictures with him. The Christmas tree will be the center of the Christmas lights display in downtown Prattville. The next night, December 6, 2019, the City will host the Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. It will run through downtown Prattville, so Main Street will be closed for the parade. Applications are available if you want to enter a float in the parad...

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Winter Schedule

8Nov

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News

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Winter Schedule

BY: Molly Gray This winter season, Alabama Shakespeare Festival will be showing two Christmas plays. The shows are The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will be performed from December 5 to December 29. The show will be held on the Festival Stage. It will be a 70-minute play with no intermission. It is suggested that audience members be at least 7 years old. The play is focused around the Herdman kids. They run wild but decide to try out for the Christmas pageant at church. This causes interesting and fun times for everyone involved in making sure the pageant runs smoothly. Tickets are now available for purchase. All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 ...

8Nov

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News, Sports

AUM Men’s Soccer Weekend Recap

BY: Allison Singleterry Auburn University at Montgomery’s men’s soccer team traveled to Mississippi to participate in two conference matches. The Warhawks played the number one team in the conference, Mississippi College, on November 1. The men’s team lost 2-0. Mississippi College outshot AUM 12-6, with 6 of them being on goal, while AUM only had two shots on goal during the match. AUM fouled Mississippi College Choctaws 18 times, while the Choctaws fouled the Warhawks 13 times. Arnaud Baron took two shots, while Andrew Elkins, Alexis Arriaga, and Rasheed Bolaji all took a shot each. Baron and Arriaga both got a shot on target. Two days later, the Warhawks faced Delta State University. The men’s team won 3-1. They took 16 shots, 13 of them being on goal. Delta State h...