AUMnibus Staff Writer

Jul

15

2025

Movie review: Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” leaves fans and critics speechless

OpinionMichael B. Jordan, Movie, Review, Sinners

Image courtesy of Adrien Olichon through pexels.com. On Friday, April 18, the horror movie “Sinners” debuted in theatres around the country, and three months later, the vampire story is still going strong in theatres and is a hot topic of conversation amongst movie connoisseurs. According to the official “Sinners” Movie website, “Sinners” is about twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore, both played by Michael B. Jordan, who return to their hometown only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. “Sinners”, which takes place in Mississippi in 1932 during the Probation Act, effectively highlights the…

Jun

11

2025

By Christa Burns

AUM prepares for an AI-driven future with workshops, an NSF grant and new AI degrees

Campus, NewsAI, artificial intelligence, AUM, future

Image courtesy of Nahrizul Kadri from unsplash.com Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is actively providing artificial intelligence (AI) workshops and courses to better equip students and faculty on how to ethically use AI as a tool in their professional careers. AI is quickly transforming our future and many emotions about this trending technology are sparking both excitement and concern. Many people are eager to understand AI's full potential, while others fear its impact on jobs and careers. Some worry the technology will replace human workers in various industries. At AUM, faculty and professors are working to help the campus navigate…

May

07

2025

By Christa Burns

Top 5 unfamiliar places to study on campus

News

We all know that computer labs, the library or the bookstore are good places to study on campus, but what about some less common spaces that are just as effective? I have been attending AUM for four years as a communication major and these spots have been my go-to when trying to crank out some serious study time. It is essential to have a space with minimal distractions and a pleasing ambiance that is specific to your studying needs. Here are the top five not-so-familiar places to study on campus: 1. Computer lab in the Education Building Education Building computer…

Feb

24

2025

By Christa Burns

Rainy days and disappointment: AUM’s Homecoming pep rally leaves students unimpressed

Campus, Newshomecoming, pep rally, weather

By: Christa Burns MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Auburn University at Montgomery celebrated Homecoming with a peprally that, according to students, was not so peppy. Student affairs sponsored the Homecoming pep rally on Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. in theAthletic Complex. Initially, the rally was supposed to be held on the Quad, but was relocated due to the rain. There were about 25 students in attendance. The AUM Pep Band played a selection ofsongs, including the AUM Fight song. The cheerleaders danced towards the students,encouraging them to dance and sing along. Curtiss, our AUM mascot, alsocelebrated his 13th birthday, which was announced during…

Dec

09

2024

By Christa Burns

Opinion: Make Montgomery better for pedestrians

Opinionopinion, Safety, sidewalk

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – If you drive in the city of Montgomery, then you probably have to move over to the right to make way for pedestrians to walk. Throughout Montgomery bike lanes and sidewalks are very limited. Many sidewalks start at one end of the block and abruptly stop a block over. Most roads do not have bike lanes in the city either. The absence of bike lanes and sidewalks shows the city's lack of concern for cyclists and pedestrians. In 2017, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) issued a plan to support pedestrian safety in the state. According to…