March 2021 - The AUMnibus

Registration Open for Montgomery’s First Diabetes Walk for Camp Seale Harris

17Mar

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Registration Open for Montgomery’s First Diabetes Walk for Camp Seale Harris

BY: Savanna Pruitt Registration is open for Montgomery’s first Diabetes Walk for Camp Seale Harris. The walk will take place in Ida Belle Young Park on March 28, at 2 p.m. Individuals, teams, and families are encouraged to sign up for the walk. This event will help raise awareness of diabetes and promote healthy habits. Participants can choose to register as either fundraising or non-fundraising participants. All funds raised at the event will go to help children attend Camp Seale Harris, a camp designed specifically for families and children who live with diabetes. Registration is free and can be completed on the event’s website. Volunteers are also needed; positions can be viewed here. Contact: Savanna Pruitt- spruitt3@aum.edu

Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo Returns to Montgomery

17Mar

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Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo Returns to Montgomery

BY: Savanna Pruitt The Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo is set to return to Montgomery’s Garrett Coliseum after skipping last year due to COVID-19. The rodeo will officially start on March 18, at noon with a parade through Downtown Montgomery. Between March 18 and March 20, visitors will get the chance to enjoy events such as a stick horse rodeo for kids, championship rodeo performances and cattle shows. Hosted by the SLE, this event is one of many that supports the education of Alabama's youth in livestock. Proceeds from the rodeo will be used to support scholarships, Alabama 4-H, the Children's Miracle Network and more. Tickets for the rodeo can be purchased at the SLE Rodeo’s website, by calling 888-2RODEO2 or on-site at the Garrett Coliseum ...

3Mar

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Opinion

Shop Small

BY: Hannah Long Imagine starting your own business and spending your hard earned money to make it perfect. Then, a pandemic hits, causing you to have to shut your store down. Thousands of small businesses have had to close permanently because they cannot afford to stay open. According to wsfa.com, “Small businesses account for 99.4% of all businesses in Alabama.” This is a struggle for not only business owners but also their employees. As a result of these small businesses closing many owners had to lay off their employees. Small business owners had to get creative when they realized opening up completely would not be an option for a while. Many stores started “curbside pickup” where people could order over the phone or online and drive up to that store to receive the...

3Mar

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Opinion

Midterm Blues

BY: Hannah Long It is that time of year again where college students are stressed out while studying for midterms. Whether a student is taking three classes or six, the stress is real. Everyone handles their stress differently, and everyone studies differently. I know all too well about the stress of midterms and trying to figure out how to study for them all. Taking multiple classes and having a midterm in every single one can be very overwhelming. For freshmen, this is their first time taking midterms, so of course they’re going to be extremely overwhelmed. For the seniors, this is their last midterm and they are wanting to make it count. Being a senior myself, I know a lot that can help anyone, from freshmen to seniors, succeed in their midterms. First...

3Mar

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Should You Get Your Master’s Degree?

BY: Savanna Pruitt May is quickly approaching and many college seniors are getting ready to graduate. Though most are excited and relieved to be receiving their bachelor’s degree, the inevitable question still goes through almost everyone’s mind: Should I get my master’s degree? Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that “between 2000–01 and 2017–18, the number of master’s degrees conferred increased by 73 percent, from 474,000 to 820,000 degrees.” As the numbers reflect, more people than ever are earning master’s degrees. Additionally, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that master’s degree holders do earn more on a weekly basis and experience lower unemployment rates than those who hold bachelor’s degrees or high school diplomas. ...

Montgomery Chamber of Commerce to Host Culture Builder and Social Hour

3Mar

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Montgomery Chamber of Commerce to Host Culture Builder and Social Hour

BY: Savanna Pruitt The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Culture Builder and Social Hour is set to return after a three-month pause. The initial First Friday Culture Builder and Social Hour of 2021 will be held at That’s My Dog, Jr., on March 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Lashawn Colvin, owner and CEO of Comics & Geeks, and students from That's My Child are set to speak at the event. These free events are set to be held each month and will highlight community leaders, local business owners, and more. Anyone who wants to network and learn more about the business community in Montgomery is welcome to attend. COVID-19 safety protocols such as social distancing and mask-wearing will be observed. Register for this free event on the Montgomery Chamber of...

Junior League of Montgomery’s Annual Women’s Leadership Summit Goes Virtual

3Mar

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Junior League of Montgomery’s Annual Women’s Leadership Summit Goes Virtual

BY: Savanna Pruitt The Junior League of Montgomery’s annual Women’s Leadership Summit will be held virtually for the first time since its inception in 2018. This virtual event, presented by Alabama Power, is geared toward helping women in the community grow both personally and professionally in order to make a positive impact on those around them. Colonel Eries L.G. Mentzer, Commander of Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex, will present the keynote address. After the opening speeches, attendees will join virtual breakout rooms to discuss topics such as maximizing productivity, getting organized, and managing finances. All are welcome to attend this virtual event on March 5, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $30 for Junior League members and $4...

Adopting vs. Shopping- Does It Really Matter?

3Mar

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Adopting vs. Shopping- Does It Really Matter?

BY: Savanna Pruitt According to the Humane Society of the United States, nearly 3.3 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters every year. It sounds like there are plenty of pets who need good homes to go around, right? According to data from the same report, only 1.6 million dogs are adopted from those shelters each year. That number seems great, and it is definitely nothing to sneeze at. However, we have to consider what happens to the rest of the animals who don’t get adopted. Unfortunately, approximately 670,000 dogs of the remaining 1.7 million are euthanized annually, and 1.1 million innocent dogs and puppies each year are left to live in shelters or in foster homes until someone adopts them. The question is: Why are so many dogs and puppies euthanized or left i...