October 2022 - The AUMnibus

AUM PRCA To Hold Volleyball Cultural Night

21Oct

By Cameron GrantNo Comments

Campus, Sports

AUM PRCA To Hold Volleyball Cultural Night

For Immediate Release: MONTGOMERY, Alabama (October 20, 2022) - The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) is joining the athletic department to host a Cultural Night on Oct. 28, 2022, during the AUM volleyball team’s match against the University of West Alabama at the AUM athletics complex. The PRCA is hosting the event to bring cultural togetherness to campus while bringing school spirit and showing support for the volleyball team. The evening will feature candy from around the world, along with trivia during timeouts. As for all home sporting events, all AUM students and faculty are admitted for free with a valid AUM ID after registering at aumathletics.com. Contact: Dalton Kimbro ckimbro2@aum.edu Dr. Eunyoung Kim ...

Auburn University at Montgomery Men’s and Women’s Basketball Seasons Begin

21Oct

By Cameron GrantNo Comments

Sports

Auburn University at Montgomery Men’s and Women’s Basketball Seasons Begin

For Immediate Release: MONTGOMERY, Alabama (October 12, 2022) - The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) men’s and women’s basketball teams will begin their seasons with exhibition games against Huntingdon College on Oct. 27, 2022, at the AUM Athletics Complex. The women’s game will be held at 6 p.m. and the men’s game will be held at 8 p.m. The women’s basketball team is 2-0 against Huntingdon, with their last matchup being in 2006. As with all AUM home sporting events, admission is free for all students and faculty with a valid AUM ID after they have registered at aumathletics.com. Contact: Dalton Kimbro ckimbro2@aum.edu Michael Cheaney mcheaney@aum.edu 334-244-3542 Steve Kenner Skenner@aum.edu &n...

PRCA AUM chapter to host cultural event at volleyball game

21Oct

By Cameron GrantNo Comments

Campus, News, University

PRCA AUM chapter to host cultural event at volleyball game

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONTGOMERY, AL - October 20, 2022 - Candy around the World will take place on Oct. 28, at 6 p.m., before the AUM Women’s volleyball game against the University of West Alabama. The event will feature candy and refreshments from each of the 16 countries represented by the student-athletes of the AUM Athletic Department. The event will feature candy tasting, goodie bags, informational sessions and chances to win prizes! The student body is encouraged to attend before supporting the women’s volleyball game. The event is open to the public. The AUM student chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama worked with their advisor, Dr. Eunyoung Kim to host an event that was inclusive and educational and that they could work in partnership with the AUM Athle...

14Oct

By Cameron GrantNo Comments

News, Opinion, University

Warhawks go to Japan

By: Rachel Moore A picture of Shiga, Japan [aum.edu] Spending a semester in another country is a dream for many, and thanks to the study abroad program, qualified students can spend a summer or semester at one of AUM’s sister schools. With exchange institutions in South Korea, China, Japan and England, students can diversify their education and stand out among job applicants! Students in the past have spent a semester earning credits that count towards their degree while spending their free time immersed in another culture. Those who travel to one of AUM’s sister schools come home with a sense of pride and some serious bragging rights!For those who just want a taste of another culture, AUM offers a faculty-led program. Want to spend a couple of weeks on a literary tour in England?...

14Oct

By Cameron GrantNo Comments

News

Concussion Protocols

By: Van Cathcart III PICTURE CREDITS: Bleacher Report Recently the National Football League (NFL) has fallen under major scrutiny for player safety. Head trauma is something that has been in conversation and associated with the sport for many years and is getting to the point where not much can be done but dissolve the sport altogether. Injuries are a part of any sport, especially when playing at the level that professional athletes do. However, head and neck injuries are something more severe than anything else that could happen. These injuries can have several side effects including paralyzing players and even death. Concussion protocols and new rules are being implemented to better protect players better than before. These head injuries are something rather new and have been ad...

14Oct

By Cameron GrantNo Comments

News

Aaron Judge sets MLB record

By: Van Cathcart III PICTURE CREDITS: FOX Sports Many said that it might never be done, and some say that it still hasn’t been done. The Major League Baseball home run record is something that is nothing short of controversial, but no matter your opinion on the subject what Aaron Judge has done this year for the New York Yankees (NYY) deserves a round of applause. If you don’t know, Aaron Judge is a 6’7 280 lb. outfielder for the Yankees. Drafted in the 31st round of the 2010 MLB draft, it took Judge seven years to establish himself in the major leagues, once he did the rest had been history. Bursting onto the scene during the 2017 season, Judge hammered 52 home runs in his official rookie season which was a league-leading statistic. In his rookie year, Judge also led the MLB i...

Black Student Union: Safe Spaces on Campus

10Oct

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Campus, News, University

Black Student Union: Safe Spaces on Campus

By: Sierra Hall AUM Black student union AUM is home to a unique student-focused campus, where all activities are made to mind the development of students' success in leadership and education. A major part of the collegiate experience that AUM offers is the ability for students to be involved in and create clubs based on their heritage, interests and pre-professional development. The Black Student Union, known on campus as BSU, is one of the most recent additions to AUM’s list of student clubs and organizations. The first Black Student Union was created in 1966 at San Francisco State University and other colleges adopted the club shortly after. AUM’S BSU returned to campus in Spring 2022, with more specific goals and objectives. BSU’s current president, Mariah Webster, spoke to me ab...

10Oct

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News, University

2nd Annual Miss AUM Pageant

By: Sierra Hall Miss AUM Tamara Stewart Photo taken by: Logann Shorter The Second Annual Miss Auburn University at Montgomery Scholarship Pageant presented by AUM SGA was hosted on Sept. 23, 2022, in the Taylor Center, just as it did the year prior. Pageant coordinator Keenan Carter was happy to speak about the growth of the pageant since its inaugural run the year prior. “Last year, we took an idea with two months as a committee to put it together with no experience. This year we had more ideas and insight with other talent so this year we were able to look at our success with the first Miss AUM and improve it.” The inaugural winner of Miss AUM beamed with pride as she took her final walk as the 2021-2022 Miss AUM. Precious Taylor, the inaugural winner, was able to sit alongside t...

School of rock: How two AUM freshmen are keeping grunge alive.

10Oct

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School of rock: How two AUM freshmen are keeping grunge alive.

By: Dalton Kimbro “13 Seconds of Silence” at Wetumpka Oktoberfest 2022. Pictured (from left to right): Chris Offutt, Matthew Linna, Powell Franklin and Ethan Linna Music is a part of every college student’s life, but for Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) freshmen Matthew and Ethan Linna, it’s much more than that. The twin brothers are both members of a Millbrook-based alt-rock/grunge band called “13 Seconds of Silence,” and although only a year old, the band is making waves across the River Region. “Our sound is very unique,” said Ethan Linna, bass guitarist and backup vocalist. “Many of our guitar parts are inspired by Kurt Cobain and “Nirvana” and we sing a lot of harmonies that are similar to “Alice in Chains. We also use the bass to play some solos, kind of like “Metallica” ...

New York flavor, Southern hospitality; A review of Chappy’s Deli

10Oct

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News

New York flavor, Southern hospitality; A review of Chappy’s Deli

By: Dalton Kimbro Chappy’s Deli at Peppertree Big sandwiches, savory soups and fresh salads are all things you think of when you think of a traditional New York deli. These tasty foods may all seem far away, but they are a lot closer than you think. Chappy’s Deli has been serving deli foods to Montgomery and local areas since 1989, offering New York flavor with Southern hospitality. It’s safe to say that Chappy’s is a Montgomery staple, so when I found out a fellow Auburn Montgomery student and close friend of mine had never been, we decided to take a trip. Two friends and I visited the Peppertree location, located less than 10 minutes from campus, on Monday night. The three of us were welcomed and immediately seated. The restaurant was covered in small, white, subway tiles, li...