Anna Messick

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What genres of music make up the student body’s playlist at AUM?

What genres of music make up the student body’s playlist at AUM?

photo courtesy of Mihis Alex on pexels.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Whether walking across campus or studying in between classes, Auburn University at Montgomery students make it clear that music plays a major role in their daily routines, though no two playlists are alike. When asked about their favorite genres, AUM students revealed a wide range of musical tastes. Among them, R&B stood out as one of the most popular, with students Julia Wesa, Aris Williams and Nicholas Hall all naming it as their top genre. “I like listening to rap,” said Tara Portis, while Kyla Washington and Tara Williams both…
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AUMs new art exhibit “We Are In This Together…The Legacy Continues” highlights the Quilts of Gee’s Bend

AUMs new art exhibit “We Are In This Together…The Legacy Continues” highlights the Quilts of Gee’s Bend

photo courtesy of Stacey Koenitz on pexels.com The quilt titled “A Day to Remember” is made by DeShaun Smith. (photo courtesy of Anna Messick) MONTGOMERY, Ala – Quilts created by Mary Ann Pettway and her grandson, DeShaun Smith, are on display at AUM’s Cason McDermott Art Gallery, showcasing the history and ongoing evolution of the Gee’s Bend quilting tradition. With the combined works of Pettway, manager of the Gee’s Bend Quilting Collective, and Smith, a recent graduate of AUM’s Visual Arts program, the “We Are In This Together…The Legacy Continues,” show highlights how the community’s quilting practice has developed across…
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