April 2022 - The AUMnibus

A College Student’s Guide to Credit Cards

28Apr

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Opinion

A College Student’s Guide to Credit Cards

BY: Savanna Pruitt According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, “one-third of students had credit cards before they entered college, and another 46 percent acquired them during the first year.” Unfortunately, lots of college students get credit cards without knowing the proper way to use them and end up in financial trouble. If you’re a college student, here are a few basics you need to be aware of if you’re planning on using a credit card. 1. Don’t sign up for a credit card for the free swag. It can be tempting to fill out a quick credit application form at a mall kiosk in exchange for a cool t-shirt or some other prize. Don’t let “free” gifts persuade you to sign up for a credit card— you’ll usually end up paying for them in the long run in the form of fees and inter...

Do You Really Have to Pay Back Your Federal Student Loans?

28Apr

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Do You Really Have to Pay Back Your Federal Student Loans?

BY: Savanna Pruitt According to the Education Data Initiative, federal student loan debt in the United States currently adds up to a staggering $1.611 trillion. Let’s break that down: Over 40 million Americans have federal student loan debt averaging about $37,000. Federal Student Aid reports that, regardless of whether they’ve secured employment post-graduation or not, federal student loan borrowers usually need to start paying back their loans six months after they graduate, drop below half-time enrollment, or leave school. There are a few types of loans such as the Perkins Loan that come with nine-month grace periods. However, there are certain special circumstances under which your federal student loan could qualify to be forgiven, canceled, or discharged. Here’s a look at a ...

25Apr

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Opinion

Facing Plastic Pollution

BY: Alex Roberson Different types of plastic are endangerments to the environment. Plastic is biodegradable, so it breaks down into smaller pieces and the pieces stick to each other like magnets. Tens of thousands of marine organisms have suffered from entanglement and digesting plastic. Fish are eating microplastics, which are small plastic particles in the environment. After marine life eats plastic, the plastic works its way up the food chain and into what we eat, according to Oceana. I decided to ask students on campus about their thoughts on the subject. I first interviewed Jazmyn Crumpton, a Junior at AUM. Crumpton said that she believes plastic is harmful to the planet and animals that live on the planet, and added, “Plastic is very easy for animals to choke on.” She further...

25Apr

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Meet Miss Phi Beta Sigma

BY: Jayla Brown The Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated recently held a Miss Phi Beta Sigma Pageant. Four ladies showed off their talents in dance and other performances in competition to be crowned Miss Phi Beta Sigma. After several performances, the judges crowned Sierra Hall as Miss Phi Beta Sigma 2022-2023. Hall, 22, is a Montgomery native. She is a Senior majoring in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. She aspires to work in media that is heavily involved in nonprofit work and community engagement. The Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma has been active this semester on campus and in the Montgomery community. They are a part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine, a group of historic African-...

The Warhawk Resource Center Has All the Answers

25Apr

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The Warhawk Resource Center Has All the Answers

BY: Chris Porter If you didn’t already know, there is a dedicated place at AUM that focuses on assisting students in any way possible. This place gives you information about all of the news happening around campus while also helping you find your way around and more. Who doesn’t love resources? This place is called the Warhawk Resource Center (WRC), and it plays a crucial role in linking AUM students to the assistance they need. The WRC just moved its office location to the second floor of the Taylor Center, directly across from the AUM Bookstore. In order to learn more about the WRC, I talked to Angela Pringle and Brandon Williams. Ms.Pringle is the Welcome Center Coordinator, and she shared some thoughts about the WRC as a whole: “We provide a variety of services to help durin...

25Apr

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Opinion

Life After College

BY: Alecia Hicks Life after college is one of the biggest concerns of a higher education student. There are so many endless possibilities and concerns to think about. Where will you live? What career path will you embark on? What type of quality life do you want to have? There are so many things to consider. Thankfully, there are amazing schools like AUM that are dedicated to making sure students are fully equipped to go out and make their places in society as successful adults. Moving from college to the “real world” can be very scary. Although college students have already been given a little taste of freedom with on-campus living and events that aid in networking and socializing, real independence kicks in when it is time to leave the campus and enter the workplace. COVID-19 has ...

Staying Safe During the 2022 Tornado Season

25Apr

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Staying Safe During the 2022 Tornado Season

BY: Jayla Brown If you’re an Alabama native, you know that when March and April roll around, it means two things: Spring is here, and so is tornado season. The past few weeks in Alabama have shown just what tornado season means— we’ve had a great number of warnings and confirmed tornados. As the season progresses, it is important you know how to stay safe. Here are some tips for this staying safe during tornado season. 1. Be prepared. It is important that you get prepared before a tornado. Have a safety plan in place! 2. Get your essentials. A part of being prepared for tornados is having the essentials, like extra batteries, water, non-perishables and flashlights. You never know when you will need these. This tornado season, you should invest in supply ki...

COMM Students Host “Reading and Representation” Diverse Book Drive for ELC

18Apr

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COMM Students Host “Reading and Representation” Diverse Book Drive for ELC

Five Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Communication students are hosting a diverse children’s book drive from April 18 through April 21 for AUM’s Early Learning Center (ELC) as part of a class public relations civic engagement campaign. The book drive will culminate on Thursday, April 21 at noon at the ELC in a presentation of the donated books to the children. Donation boxes to collect diverse children’s books will be placed (from April 18 through 21) in the following locations: the AUM library, outside of the Student Resource Center in the Taylor Center, inside the ELC and in the COMM Department office. Monetary donations to help the ELC to expand its diverse book selection are also appreciated. Thursday’s event will include Communication major Macio Malone singin...

18Apr

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Huey Magoo’s is Open for Business

BY: Jayla Brown Move over Zaxby’s- there’s a new chicken place in town and they plan on providing some serious competition. Montgomery has welcomed plenty of restaurants in the past two years. The most recent is Huey Magoo’s, a popular chicken tender shack. That’s right, the “Filet Mignon of Chicken” has found itself in the River Region. The popular restaurant had its beginnings in Orlando, Florida in 2004. Founded by two men from the south with a passion for chicken, it has now expanded into a successful chain restaurant with locations in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Now, the first Alabama location is right here in Montgomery, Ala. Huey Magoo’s prides itself in serving quality chicken. They only serve the top 3% of chicken, or what they c...

18Apr

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Opinion

Graduation Is Around the Corner

BY: Isadora Nicolai The most anticipated time of the year is coming up, but in order to guarantee graduating with flying colors, there are a few things you have to make sure you will get done. Four years of sweat, tears, all-nighters, freaking out over exams, and of course learning! It has come time to wrap up the studies and finally earn your degree. Although it’s only three short weeks away, graduating can still slip through your fingers. In order for that not to happen, here are some things you have to cross off your graduation list. Keep up with your attendance. Despite almost being officially graduated, make sure you attend all your classes to the very end. Despite the fact that you may already have a sufficient grade to pass your class, some professors will fail you fo...