February 2022 - The AUMnibus

Remembering the Past and Embracing the Future

28Feb

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Remembering the Past and Embracing the Future

BY: Alecia Hicks In 1970, Black History Day changed from a single day of celebration to an entire month. Now, Americans have the opportunity to dedicate a month filled with remembrance for the brave men and women who endured many years of slavery and persecution to fight for a better country that upholds its constitution declaring that every citizen is “free,” despite skin color, sexual preference, ethnicity, or background. Montgomery, Ala. is known as an important city because of its location during the slave trade and Civil Rights Era. Martin Luther King Jr.’s church can be found on Dexter Avenue in Downtown Montgomery. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was held in 1956 following the incident involving Rosa Parks. The march from Selma to Alabama’s capital in Downtown Montgomery and many...

28Feb

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Super Bowl Aftermath

BY: Milton Westry February 13 was an exciting event for NFL fans: Superbowl 56. The game featured two underdogs in playoffs battling for the Lombardi trophy: the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. It also featured new commercials and a halftime music performance. The halftime performance included Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem. This game was played in the L.A. Rams stadium. The game was close and competitive. The game ended in the home favorites, the L.A. Rams, winning by a score of 23-20. This is the second time that a team has won the Super Bowl in their home stadium. Last year, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won on their home turf, beating the Kansas City Chiefs. The L.A. Rams scored the first two touchdowns of the game, with ...

28Feb

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NBA All-Star Game Highlights

BY: Milton Westry The NBA recently held its annual All-Star Game featuring the top players this season. This year’s All-Star Weekend was hosted in Cleveland, Ohio. The other events that took place during All-Star Weekend were the NBA celebrity game, the Rising Stars Challenge and All-Star Saturday Night. The celebrity game is a basketball event featuring different celebrities that have some skill in basketball. The Rising Stars Challenge is where the top rookies and second-year players face off. NBA All-Star Saturday night is an event featuring three contests: the skills challenge, the three-point contest and the slam dunk contest. That event also had performances by DJ Khaled, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Gunna, Migos and Lil Baby. The All-Star Game took place on S...

28Feb

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New COVID-19 Variant on the Rise

BY: Milton Westry In the last two years, the world has been dealing with COVID-19. Over the past year, there have been discoveries of different variants of coronavirus. The different variants that have been discovered are Alpha, Beta, Delta and Omicron. Omicron is the latest variant and was discovered by researchers in November 2021. Now, the Omicron variant has a subvariant called BA2. The first discovery of the variant was made in Denmark. It has been found in 55 different countries, including the U.S. This discovery comes after the first subvariant of Omicron called BA1. This subvariant has 20 mutations— more than the original Omicron variant. Even though this subvariant is not as severe, it is more transmissible according to the World Health Organization. Just recently, there w...

5 Study Tips to Help You Excel in Midterms

28Feb

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5 Study Tips to Help You Excel in Midterms

BY: Isadora Nicolai It is midterms season, and students are at that critical moment when a failed midterm test could unbalance their average in any class. Studying can be boring, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips to make your study days for the midterms a little bit more pleasant. Turn on some jams. Some people are able to concentrate and study even with a TV or music on. When studying for the midterms, make a bomb playlist and dive into whatever topic you are studying. Music makes everything lighter and enjoyable. Perhaps having good tunes on might make the time go by fast and help you get done with all the topics there are to study. Find a new place to study. Finding a new cool space to do your studying might help you to get a dif...

21Feb

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Beans, Caffeine and Study Spots

BY: Alecia Hicks Coffee shops have been trending since the first Starbucks opened in 1971. Finding new quiet places to study and try different flavored coffees can be exciting. Many big cities such as Nashville, Chicago and Seattle, where the first Starbucks opened, are known for creating a so-called “vibe” when it comes to local shops. Montgomery is quickly starting to create a vibe of its own with numerous local coffee shops popping up around the downtown area. Downtown Montgomery has seen a slow progression of businesses in the past decade. With restaurants like SaZa and Wintzell’s being some of the only restaurants to entice tourists and locals to visit the historical Downtown area, it has proven to be a slow process toward innovation and cultivation. In the past couple of years...

Meet Your 2022 Homecoming King and Queen

21Feb

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Meet Your 2022 Homecoming King and Queen

BY: Jayla Brown Homecoming King Nominee Aaron Williams Mr. Aaron Williams is a 21-year-old senior from Mobile, Ala. He is majoring in K-12 Education. He aspires to become a football, basketball and track coach. He also has hopes to mentor young people to become great individuals. He is a Fall ‘21 initiate and proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated on AUM’s campus. He also serves as the Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated Chapter’s president. When asked about what winning Homecoming King means to him, Williams stated, “It means a lot to me coming from where I come from. Growing up I wasn’t outgoing or confident like I am now. Being the face of AUM as the King is special to me. Getting me out of my comfort zone and just being ...

21Feb

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Check Out What AUM Has to Offer

BY: Chris Porter One thing that sets Auburn University at Montgomery apart from competing universities is the endless amount of campus services that it has to offer its students. AUM prides itself on making sure they provide the resources in and out of the classroom, in hopes that students will leave AUM with the best possible college experience. Though this is the mission, times have changed. In the midst of a pandemic, it can be challenging for a student to figure out all the benefits a university offers besides classes. The Office of Student Affairs provides all the information on different types of things you can get involved in on campus. They are located on the first floor of the Taylor Center. Below are a few highlighted services that AUM gives its students. AUM Wellness ...

21Feb

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9 Must-Go Places for Spring Break

BY: Isadora Nicolai Spring Break is right around the corner, and every college student wants to have a great time! Here are some tips on the most wanted and sunniest places available so you can make this Spring Break the best of your life. Panama City Beach, Fla. Panama City Beach features beautiful white sand beaches, and it’s only a 3-hour drive from Montgomery, Ala. The prices are moderate, and the nightlife is outrageous. More than half a million people have visited for Spring Break in the past few years! This is an affordable and exciting option for those who don’t want to spend money on plane tickets. New Orleans, La. New Orleans has a fun atmosphere with incredible history surrounding it. The delicious traditional Cajun food is a great addition to the cu...

Theatre AUM student earns Irene Ryan Award

21Feb

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Theatre AUM student earns Irene Ryan Award

BY: Isadora Nicolai AUM student gets first place in the Irene Ryan Award and is nominated to compete for the Kennedy Center National College Theater Festival. It is time to celebrate Auburn University at Montgomery’s Theatre Department. For the first time in history, an AUM theatre student was awarded first place in the Kennedy Center Regional College Festival. Theater major Yahzane Palmer was awarded the Irene Ryan Award on Feb. 6, taking first place in the South Region Competition for the festival. The festival happened virtually due to health safety measures. There were around 2,000 students competing for the acting award. In order to participate, the Kennedy Center sent jurors to watch the plays that were being showcased at schools. After watching, they selected the actors wh...