March 2020 - The AUMnibus

13Mar

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COVID-19 Has Become a Pandemic

BY: Shuntia Gowdy To panic or not to panic? The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (SARS-CoV-2) has quickly became a pandemic, and many people across the world are starting to take precautions. COVID-19 was first discovered in China, and has since been detected in many other places across the world, including the United States. It is a part of a variation of viruses that is seen in humans and other animal species. The animal coronavirus rarely has an affect on humans. The virus spreads person-to-person. Illness symptoms have been reported to range from mild to severe, including fatalities. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, older people and people of all ages with severe underlying health conditions like heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes seem ...

Safe Traveling for Spring Break With the Outbreak of the Coronavirus

13Mar

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Safe Traveling for Spring Break With the Outbreak of the Coronavirus

BY: Shuntia Gowdy Spring break is supposed to be fun, but with the country panicking, it will be hard to have a good time. Heading into spring break, we all should be taking the necessary precautions to stay safe and healthy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak across the world. This virus is a serious risk to the public. Here are few things to be aware of as you take a break from school. The current states that are affected by the coronavirus are: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Caro...

AUM’s Pups & Cups Stress Relief Campaign

6Mar

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AUM’s Pups & Cups Stress Relief Campaign

BY: Shuntia Gowdy AUM’s Writing for Public Relations students are partnering with AUM’s Center for Disability Services and the Counseling Center to host “Pups & Cups” on Monday, March 9, 2020 on the AUM Quad to help students, faculty and staff overcome the stress of midterms. The campaign will run from 11-1:00 p.m. AUM’s Center for Disability Services will provide individuals with a chance to interact with stress-relief dogs after the mental strain of midterms. The Center provides academic support services to students with disabilities. The Counseling Center will also be in attendance to inform students about their services and show them how they can set up an appointment. Most people use comfort foods to help cope with stress. Therefore, “Pups & Cups” will be prov...

Tips On Balancing Personal and School Lives

4Mar

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Tips On Balancing Personal and School Lives

BY: Shuntia Gowdy School is one of the major keys to being successful in the future. However, it is very hard to focus on schoolwork and activities while going through things in your personal life. For example, losing a loved one while trying to study for a midterm is extremely hard. There are so many things going through your mind and it takes a huge toll on your mental health. People deal with situations very differently, so your way of coping with a problem may be totally different from the way others cope with things. Here are a few tips on how to balance your personal and school lives: Do not go through things alone! Life can be extremely hard. You should always have someone you trust to help you through it. Make sure your support system is strong, because you are going to need...

The Masked Singer Returns With a New Season and New Rules

4Mar

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The Masked Singer Returns With a New Season and New Rules

BY: Evan Justice Premiering right after Superbowl LIV, “The Masked Singer” season three started off with all new contestants and all new rules. Returning for a third season to guess who’s under the mask are, Ken Jeong, Nicole Scherzinger, Robin Thicke, and Jenny McCarthy, along with celebrity guest judge Jamie Foxx. All judges were introduced to six new contestants from Group A. It was announced that, together, the contestants from Group A had nine Super Bowl appearances. For those unfamiliar with the show, celebrities from all walks of life come together to battle it out each week until only one is left standing. Each week, the contestants reveal new clues about their identity to the judges and the audience to aid them in guessing who they really are before they are elimi...

Star Wars the Clone Wars: Three Things You Need to Know Before Season 7

4Mar

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Star Wars the Clone Wars: Three Things You Need to Know Before Season 7

BY: Evan Justice At San Diego Comic-Con on July 19, 2018, Dave Filoni, creator of Star Wars the Clone Wars, announced a new season set to be released on the Disney+ streaming service on February 21, 2020. This was great news for anyone who was a fan of the show and has been waiting to see the conclusion ever since it was cancelled. Before the new season is released, there are a few things old and new fans should be aware of. Here is what you need to know before watching the final season. The Unfinished Episodes Shortly after its cancellation, Lucasfilm released a collection of thirteen unreleased episodes that would have continued the story of The Clone Wars before its cancellation. These episodes, which are fully voiced and partially animated, include some of the new and e...

NFL Players Could Know Where Their New or Old Home is on March 18

4Mar

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NFL Players Could Know Where Their New or Old Home is on March 18

BY: Shuntia Gowdy The NFL is a source of entertainment for many people across the world. With the 2019-2020 NFL season just ending, players can’t seem to catch a break. Whether players are focused on spending quality time with their families, perfecting their craft or following news about their team, football is still relevant in their life. In addition, some retired, current and potential NFL players will be looking for a new place to call home as the trade deadline and NFL draft approaches. The NFL draft is April 23, 2020. Based on the NFL draft order, the first pick is projected to go to the Cincinnati Bengals. They are expected to draft Joe Burrow, former quarterback for the LSU Tigers. Many teams are moving up in the draft to take a quarterback, so it is not guaranteed t...