Cameron Grant, Author at The AUMnibus

Dec

01

2022

Finals Week: Four Study tips to help you survive finals

Opinion, University

By: Dalton Kimbro As Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) students return from Thanksgiving break, classes wind down and the dreaded finals week is upon us. Finals week is a stressful time for students all across campus, from first-semester freshmen trying to start their college careers off on a good note, to juniors and seniors whose graduation dates depend on their final exam grades. As a senior, I feel inclined to take this time to share some things that I have learned throughout my college career about studying and test preparation that just may help some of you. Here are four…

Dec

01

2022

By Cameron Grant

5 things-to-do before leaving for Winter Break

Opinion, University

By: Sierra Hall With finals, Christmas break, and trips to family fast approaching here are a few things to consider before abandoning your dorm. Dorms are our home away from home. Coming back for Spring Semester will be much easier if you do these 5 things! 1. Do your laundry and purge all the clothes you do not need. - It’s easy to do laundry and toss it on a chair and not think twice. Sometimes it’s even easier to toss any of the laundry (dirty or clean) into a chair and not think about it. But you’ll be happier…

Dec

01

2022

By Cameron Grant

Resources for Students staying on Campus over Christmas Break

Opinion, University

By: Sierra Hall The fall semester is coming to a close which means two things: finals and Christmas break. ‘Tis the season for colder weather, movie marathons and hot chocolate. But with those two things, some students may not be heading home. Although we cannot create a full home experience, AUM is dedicated to having resources to create a comfortable experience for students who are on campus during winter break. With the dropping temperatures come runny noses and sniffles. Warhawk Health Services has you covered if you are an AUM undergraduate or graduate student who needs healthcare over Christmas break.…

Nov

25

2022

By Cameron Grant

Thank You, AUM

Opinion, University

By: Van Cathcart III When I arrived at this university in Fall of 2016, I had no intention of staying here. My eyes were looking forward to greener pastures at another school. Auburn University at Montgomery was supposed to be a steppingstone for me, but it ended up being the perfect place for me to be. People say that everything happens for a reason, and if you would’ve told me that after my first semester after finishing with a 1.7 grade point average, I might have given you some choice words. I didn’t realize I needed the wake-up call that…

Nov

25

2022

By Cameron Grant

The Iron Bowl

News, Opinionathletics

By: Van Cathcart III If you from the South, you know that football is life for most of us. Either you know a die-hard fan, or you are one yourself. Every year, the University of Alabama and Auburn University face off in the Iron Bowl. Arguably one of the biggest rivalries in all of sports. The Iron Bowl can bring together and cut families apart. You wouldn’t think that a football game can mean so much but here in the Southeast, football means everything to some of us. This year’s Iron Bowl will be played in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home of…

Nov

19

2022

By Cameron Grant

SWOT TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Omari Burton

Campus, Opinion, Universityfeature, University

By: Sierra Hall Left: Elizabeth Londell, Omari Burton Any incoming student to AUM has experienced orientation to the university. Whether you are a first time college student, a transfer student or an international student, you’ve experienced the early mornings and long hours of information called orientation. The various parts of orientation are scheduled weeks in advance, with students being the sole focus. From the student organizations at breakout sessions and the Deans of Colleges gathering to speak to new students, the SWOT team is behind it all. The Successful Warhawk Orientation and Transitions team is made up of undergraduate and…

Nov

16

2022

By Cameron Grant

Auburn Football fire Bryan Harsin

News, Sportsathletics

By: Van Cathcart III After two seasons, on Oct. 29, Auburn relieved Bryan Harsin from his head coaching duties. The firing came less than 48 hours after the Tigers lost to Arkansas at home by 14 points. The team dropped to 3-5 on the season and is in danger of not getting to participate in a Bowl Game at the end of the year, the first time this will have happened since 2012. Harsin ends his tenure at Auburn with a 9-12 record, a less-than-ideal record when you are playing in the powerhouse that is the SEC. “President [Christopher] Roberts…

Nov

14

2022

By Cameron Grant

Upscale Southern: A review of Montgomery’s Cork and Cleaver

Opinion

By: Dalton Kimbro As someone who has lived in Alabama my entire life, I’d like to think I know a thing or two about good southern cooking. I’ve grown up around some lovely southern ladies who could make a home-cooked meal better than any restaurant around. So anytime I hear about a local restaurant serving southern staples, I have to try it out. My love for southern cuisine and a few recommendations from friends and family brought me to the Cork and Cleaver Gastropub near the Old Cloverdale Historic District in Montgomery, Alabama. Cork and Cleaver, generally called “cork” by…

Nov

14

2022

By Cameron Grant

AUM students in favor of Biden’s loan forgiveness despite taxpayer costs

Opinion

By: Hayley Richards MONTGOMERY, Ala. – President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program has recently sparked a debate. Three months ago According to NPR reporter Sequoia Carrillo, Biden has announced plans to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for others who qualify. On Auburn University Montgomery’s campus, students and staff have mixed opinions about Biden’s plan. According to the Council On Foreign Relations, though the benefits of a college education outweigh the costs in most cases, many graduates are concerned about entering a weak job market and worry that…

Nov

14

2022

By Cameron Grant

Opinion: AUM students agree famous rappers shouldn’t share their GPS because it’s dangerous

Opinion

By: Cameron Grant MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Many Auburn University at Montgomery students feel that rappers posting on social media can be problematic. Posting on social media can be dangerous for rappers if they share their current public location in the post. Many rappers have posted their location on social media and suffered consequences for the mistake. Rakim Allen known as rapper PnB Rock passed away on Sept. 12 in South Central Los Angeles. The L.A. County Coroner’s office revealed what the cause of death was for Allen. Allen and his girlfriend Stephanie Sibounheuang were on the way to the…

Nov

11

2022

By Cameron Grant

A letter to my Freshman Self

Opinion

By: Sierra Hall Sierra Hall, you are a soon-to-be college graduate. Crazy! I know! Your time as an undergraduate at AUM did not come without trial and error and one too many cups of coffee. I’m here to tell you that you did well, but you could have done it great, with a few tips from your more established self. So this is an open letter to you, Sierra and any other freshman who has been thrown into the big pond that is college. First things first, you do not know who you are and your first semester of college…

Nov

11

2022

By Cameron Grant

Opinion: Veteran’s Day without action is just another off day

News, Opinionholidays

By: Dalton Kimbro As the weather continues to cool and Christmas music begins to play in stores around the River Region, it is obvious that the holiday season is upon us. As Halloween passes and people begin to look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas, one holiday gets left mostly forgotten; Veteran’s Day. Personally, I’ve never been perfect about the remembrance or observance of Veteran’s Day. I, like many others, have always seen Veteran’s Day as another day off, usually forgotten about until a week before when I am reminded that school and work are canceled in observance. But as I…

Nov

10

2022

By Cameron Grant

AUM Volleyball

Sports, Universityathletics, Volleyball

By: Van Cathcart III Auburn University at Montgomery’s volleyball team is scheduled to take on the Mississippi College Choctaws on Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. AUM is moving on to the second round of the Gulf South Conference Championship after taking down Valdosta State on Nov. 7 by a final score of 3-1. The Choctaws are sitting at the number three seed in the tournament and earned a bye in the first round of the tournament. The Warhawks have met the Choctaws two other times in the past, with Mississippi taking both contests with scores of 3-1 and 3-0. The…

Nov

09

2022

By Cameron Grant

InterVarsity AUM Presents “Mental Health, Self Care and Faith”

News, UniversityUniversity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS RELEASE Contact: Sierra Hall 334-549-7602 shall33@aum.edu MONTGOMERY, Ala. Nov. 9, 2022 - AUM’s InterVarsity is hosting Mental Health, Self Care and Faith, featuring guest speaker Skip McDonald, a registered nurse and Spiritual Director. McDonald will focus on discussions based on mental health and combining your self-care with your faith. The event will also feature a Q&A for students to express concerns and get answers. This event will also feature food, fun, games and giveaways. The event is available to AUM students and no sign-up is required. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will be held…

Nov

07

2022

By Cameron Grant

PRCA of AUM: Candy Around the World 2022

Campus, Newsclubs

By: Sierra Hall Students at PRCA table scanning QR code The Public Relations Council of Alabama hosts a student chapter here at Auburn University at Montgomery. This semester, the PRCA AUM and Dr. Kim’s Sports Communication 3300 class came together to create a cultural campaign that would culminate into an event. This campaign was focused on the international student-athletes that attend, compete, and even work at AUM. The goal of this campaign was created around the diversity plan created by the AUM Athletic Department. The diversity plan created by the AUM Athletic department is “...committed to ensuring diversity is at…

Nov

07

2022

By Cameron Grant

AUM Sigmas Host “MAB Week” 2022

Campus, News, Universityclubs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Contact: Sierra Hall, COMM Student Auburn University at Montgomery shall33@aum.edu Picture of MAB events MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Nov. 3, 2022- The Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of the national Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Communication students, are hosting “MAB Week” for students and staff. Starting Nov. 14, the brothers of Alpha Psi Alpha will host events that are focused on supporting AUM students, faculty and staff. Nov. 14 in Warhawk Alley, there will be a ‘Kickback with BSU.’ Students are asked to bring a canned good. Nov. 15 a the Perch,…

Nov

07

2022

By Cameron Grant

Spanish, Anthropology classes celebrate Day of the Dead

News, University

By: Dalton Kimbro Students’ Day of the Dead Altars in the Taylor Center. On Tuesday, the department of sociology, anthropology and social work held an event in the Taylor Center showcasing students’ projects for Dia de Los Muertos. Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Latin American holiday celebrated on November 1 where families and friends can celebrate and honor their deceased. Some customs include parties, parades and the building of altars to honor the dead. “The entire purpose is to remember the dead that you were close to and honor their lives,” said Dr. Kimberly Pyszka,…

Oct

21

2022

By Cameron Grant

AUM PRCA To Hold Volleyball Cultural Night

Campus, Sportsathletics

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…

Oct

21

2022

By Cameron Grant

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

Sportsbasketball

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:…

Oct

21

2022

By Cameron Grant

PRCA AUM chapter to host cultural event at volleyball game

Campus, News, Universityathletics

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…