April 2023 - The AUMnibus

27Apr

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Opinion

Hayley Richards legacy

By: Emma Keith Picture of Hayley Richards who won Best Experimental Learning Project Do you ever think about what a legacy is? What do you want to be remembered for, who do you want to be remembered by, and what legacy will you leave? Hayley Richards is leaving behind an amazing legacy when it comes to writing for Auburn University Montgomery. Hayley is a Communications major who has been at AUM for 5.5 years. In this time, she has published many articles for Aums online writing forum the Aumnibus and has recently been recognized as “Best Experimental Learning Project” in regard to job shadowing Montgomery Advertiser Rural South reporter Hadley Hitson in an effort to cover the Lowndes County Wastewater Crisis. In a recent interview with Hayley, she was asked about what advice sh...

Auburn University at Montgomery hosted its Alumni Tailgate last weekend

26Apr

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News, Sports, University

Auburn University at Montgomery hosted its Alumni Tailgate last weekend

By: Lex Wedgworth Last Saturday, April 22, 2023, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) hosted past alumni and their families for a tailgate at the baseball game against Valdosta State University (VSU). The event provided alumni with an opportunity to reconnect with their AUM community and support the Warhawks. The tailgate was held on the fan deck of the AUM Baseball Complex, and lunch was included. Families had to register to participate in the event. The AUM alumni tailgate started at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time. People attended the event for various reasons, such as the sense of community, the organization of the event, and the chance to catch up with other alumni and enjoy great food. AUM’s Alumni Association organized the event and worked hard to ensure its success. AUM's w...

<strong>Alabama Department of Archives complies with NAGPRA laws</strong>

24Apr

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News

Alabama Department of Archives complies with NAGPRA laws

By: Hayley Richards MONTGOMERY, Ala – The Alabama Department of Archives & History (ADAH) is currently working to repatriate Native American items that were once displayed in their exhibits. Enacted in 1990, the Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a federal law that provides a process for museums and federal agencies to return Native American human remains and cultural items to lineal descendants, federally recognized Native American tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The ADAH is actively engaged in the process of returning human remains and funerary objects to federally recognized Native American tribes. The agency is dedicated to the law’s ethical basis, to the spirit of collaboration with indigenous groups it fosters, and to the truthful,...

<strong>Orientation Rocks for Incoming Freshman at AUM</strong>

21Apr

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University

Orientation Rocks for Incoming Freshman at AUM

By: Lex Wedgworth Incoming freshmen have something to look forward to this upcoming Summer due to the fact that they will have the pleasure of attending orientation on a particular date at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). Although orientation at AUM seems like you are going to a day camp it is much more than that. At orientation at AUM, students can: register for classes, get their Warhawk identification cards, tour the beautiful campus, meet others that could potentially be their classmates, learn about the services students get and they can ask any unanswered questions that may be lingering in their mind before their first semester. This article will give new students a better look at why orientation will be great for them this upcoming Summer 2023. In a description on AUM...

AUM Women’s and Men’s Tennis Teams Continue to GSC Championships After Impressive Season

19Apr

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Sports

AUM Women’s and Men’s Tennis Teams Continue to GSC Championships After Impressive Season

By: Deshala Wilkins The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) tennis program has experienced a great season this school year. Both the men’s and women's teams had phenomenal wins and opportunities. On March 26, 2023, the tennis program partnered up with the Dream Court Montgomery during the women’s and men’s match against Gulf South Conference (GSC) rivals Delta State. The Dream Court is a non-profit organization that provides a tennis program for people who have mental and physical disabilities. The focus of this organization is to have fun while learning how to play tennis, “Serving Hope, Changing Lives” is their motto. They aim to magnify the lives of those who are disabled and also strengthen their family as well. All of the athletes participating in the organization love the...

<strong>The Department of Archives & History hosts Pardons and Paroles Event</strong>

18Apr

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News

The Department of Archives & History hosts Pardons and Paroles Event

By: Hayley Richards MONTGOMERY, Ala – The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles hosted its second annual ‘Changing the Course’ art exhibition at the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) at 624 Washington Ave. in Montgomery. The event showcases the art of formerly and currently incarcerated inmates. The exhibition was filled with over 100 art pieces including paintings, sculptures and welded murals. The detailed artwork often tells a story behind its creator. The event hosted several legislators, media outlets, ADAH staff and other members of the general public. The exhibition is a joint effort between six state entities: the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, the Alabama Department of Corrections, Auburn University’s Alabama Prison Arts Education Project, Ing...

17Apr

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Theatre AUM

AUM Theatre Presents Uncle Vanya

https://soundcloud.com/user-71632774/uncle-vanya?si=adbbdda0dbb3461da921bc1681d14de0&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing AUM Theatre Presents Uncle Vanya with Kelyn McIntyre to provide what the play is about

Warhawks soar to victory against Albany State in baseball

17Apr

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Sports

Warhawks soar to victory against Albany State in baseball

By: Cameron Grant MONTGOMERY, Ala – Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) baseball team bounced back into the win column with an impressive performance against Albany State University (ASU) on Wednesday. The Warhawks dominated the game from start to finish, ultimately winning 13-3 in a non conference matchup. The Warhawks would record their 13th double digit run on the season in this game. AUM would have nine players who would score run in this game to help secure the win in this game. AUM wasted no time in getting on the scoreboard, as they plated six runs in the first inning by Clayton Phillips, Kasey Clark, Cooper Doughman, Brody Syer, Jarren Wright and Zach Dew. The team continued to put pressure on Albany State's pitching staff, scoring three more runs in the second inning to ...

13Apr

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News

Survey or Spam?

By: Emma Keith Have you been receiving countless emails about a survey? Do you keep deleting spam emails and sending them to the trash? While that normally is the case Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) has been sending out emails recently about the Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey (SSI) , a survey in which students are asked questions about their satisfaction with student services. Students can click the link in their email, answer a few questions and leave their honest responses on how the school is doing in serving students all while remaining anonymous. In the email, the title reads “We want your feedback” with the individualized student's name and the email gives this information The SSI helps us understand what your priorities are, and it aids in determining how satisfied...

<strong>Auburn University at Montgomery’s TikTok Ban and its Effects on Students</strong>

12Apr

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News

Auburn University at Montgomery’s TikTok Ban and its Effects on Students

By: Lex Wedgworth On Dec. 12, 2022 Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the ban of TikTok on state devices and networks. “Protecting Alabamians’ right to privacy is a must, and I surely don’t take a security threat from China lightly” said the Gov. Ivey on Twitter. Shortly after, Auburn University, along with its sister schools Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) and Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), also banned the mobile app on its university Wi-Fi and on-campus housing. This all went down last year when federal officials called the app a national security threat. Now with Spring semester underway, AUM students with social media having such a huge impact on just about everything these days, one could imagine that most students are certainly not happy with this decision....