Alexis Stafford, Author at The AUMnibus

Nov

06

2024

Book challenges reach new heights in Alabama

Newslibraries

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — With Governor Kay Ivey’s recent changes to the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) code, several libraries across the state of Alabama have made major changes to their cataloging process in hopes of appeasing parents concerned about inappropriate materials accessible for children. Efforts to control what kinds of information can be found in libraries have now expanded into Alabama legislation. Governor Ivey proposed changes to the APLS code that went into effect in July of this year that essentially mandates libraries to establish policies that prohibit any inappropriate materials from being accessible to minors or they will be…

Aug

24

2024

By Alexis Stafford

Reflections of an AUM senior

News, Opinionadvice, senior

By: Alexis Stafford, AUMnibus editor & webmaster Starting a new semester can be exciting yet daunting, especially for incoming freshmen. As I am now a senior, I have done a lot of reflecting on my experience these last three years. First, I want to extend a few words of encouragement to anyone who may be dealing with the agony of first-week jitters. I feel everyone often forgets that you are not the only one who is nervous. Everyone around you has to adjust to a new schedule, environment and sense of community. Even if you think other people are taking…

Aug

24

2024

By Alexis Stafford

Welcome back, Warhawks!

News, Opinionaumnibus, back to school

Photo Courtesy of Frank Williams By: Alexis Stafford, AUMnibus editor & webmaster As this year’s editor of the school’s publication The AUMnibus, I wanted to welcome new and returning students. I hope that everyone is excited about this upcoming semester! Our talented student staff is dedicated to informing our audience on any pressing issues, events or stories involving AUM since its establishment in 1971, reporting on various topics including sports, campus life, art and more. We are excited to begin this semester as we have been working diligently to extend our collaboration with other students outside the Communication and Theatre…

Nov

14

2023

By Alexis Stafford

“Lipstick on a pig”

OpinionMental Health, opinion

The social media beauty standard and how we can reject it By: Alexis Stafford The phrase “lipstick on a pig” has been inescapable on social media. The meaning behind it is disheartening, especially when so many young people’s self-esteem takes a major hit due to impossible beauty standards. President Barack Obama used the phrase in 2008 at one of his campaign events by saying, “You can put lipstick on a pig but it’s still a pig.” The idiom is used to refer to trying to embellish something in an attempt to hide what’s really behind it. Even though he was…

Oct

26

2023

By Alexis Stafford

Juggling the role of student and athlete

Opinion, Sportsathletics, feature, Volleyball

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics AUM volleyball player Myllena Torquetti says follow your heart By: Alexis Stafford MONTGOMERY, Ala.— AUM junior Myllena Torquetti, a volleyball player from Brazil, gavesome insight as to what her daily routine looks like as a student-athlete. Her training begins with a workout in the Wellness Center from 8-9 a.m., and after classes she ends with practice in the gym from 4:30-7 p.m. Torquetti says these tough practices usually consist of “a lot of reps of swinging, blocking, passing [and other] volleyball movements.” Torquetti’s stats prove thepractices are valuable as her season highs consist of nine…