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Sep

27

2026

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AUM hosts signature National Hazing Prevention Week to create a safe campus community

Campus, News, University

AUM Hazing prevention week flyer who circulates over the week around campus By Haleigh Bedwell, staff writer MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sept. 21, 2026) – AUM kicked off its 9th annual awareness campaign recognizing National Hazing Prevention Week, with a full week of events to help students recognize, respond to, and prevent hazing on campus. “Hazing Prevention Week has become more like a signature event for AUM,” said Dr. Andrea Blake, assistant director of AUM’s Office of Accountability and Advocacy (OAA). Blake said activities throughout the week give students opportunities to learn more about hazing and the resources available offered to them. …

Apr

29

2026

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM softball soaring to best season ever

Sportsaum athletics, game, GSC, NAIA, NCAA, softball, sports, warhawks

photo courtesy of AUM Athletics. By Patrick Eiland and Cameron Harris AUM softball is having a season to remember, starting #12 nationally, and ascending their first #1 ranking in NCAA Division II ranking in program history and have kept their foot on the gas ever since. Pitcher Reese Cauley is ranked 14th in the nation for ERA with a 1.41 average and a 26-2 record. She is just a part of what has been an amazing pitching season for the Warhawks as the entire team’s ERA is 1.75, which ranks 10th nationally. The Warhawks are ranked fifth nationally in hits…

Apr

13

2026

By Aumnibus Staff

“The Drama:” A bang or a whimper?

Opinion2026 movie, conflict, couple, engage, fear, impulsive, marriage, mature audience, Movie, movie review, opinion, rejection, Review, Robert Patterson, The Drama, wedding, Zendaya

Photo courtesy of Jimmy Chan on pexels.com By Mackenzie Powell “The Drama” (2026), directed by Kristoffer Borgli and starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, deftly portrays the intricacies of human connection and balances a darkly comic tone. Zendaya and Pattinson seamlessly disappear into their roles as engaged couple Emma and Charlie, despite their major movie star statuses. The Drama official movie poster. (Credits to A24 Films) The film follows the lead up to the fiancés’ wedding after a revelation takes them through an unforeseen series of events. Alana Haim and Hailey Benton Gates shine in supporting parts and Zoë Winters and…

Feb

03

2026

By Aumnibus Staff

American classic meets Korean flavor at Fry & Fork, which offers the best shrimp in town

Opinionfood review, foodie, fries, Fry & Fork, Korean, Korean restaurant, restaurant, Review, wings

photo courtesy of Shaniece McGhee By Shaniece McGhee and Jennifer Tolbert First floor of Fry & Fork restaurant. (photo courtesy of Shaniece McGhee) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Montgomery residents looking for authentic southern comfort food with a Korean twist can find it at Fry and Fork located at the Twin Oaks village shopping center. Fry and Fork, open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sundays until 9 p.m., is praised for their welcoming atmosphere and staff attentiveness. “The atmosphere was cozy and the employees had great customer service. They were enthusiastic about assisting me with my questions about…

Jan

16

2026

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM students agree more outdoor activities are needed on campus for mental health well being

Campus, NewsAUM Warhawks, campus, Campus Activities Board, mental, Student, vox pops

photo courtesy of Stanley Morales on pexels.com By Kate Lindsey-Hunter, Patrick Eiland, Shaniece McGhee and Anna Messick, MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As Auburn University at Montgomery students return from winter break, whether they live on campus or not, last Tuesday in Taylor Center, the overall opinion was that outdoor activities for mental health were the way to go. Some commuting students and residents shared opinions on how to spice up college life when asked, “What events and campus activities would you like to see AUM bring to life?” “I think a concert would be fun, some concert on campus where it’s like…

Sep

29

2025

By Aumnibus Staff

The future beyond the newsroom’s rise of AI

NewsAI, artificial intelligence, interview, news, newsroom

Photo courtesy of Shahbaz Zaman on pexels.com One local editor says AI is helpful, but not enough to replace his own writing AUM Audio · Montgomery Independent Editor Brian Hodge is interviewed by AUM COMM student Brionna Crumpton By: Brionna Crumpler MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Like Superman faced Brainiac, journalists today face a similar challenge in navigating the rise of artificial intelligence in their work. Montgomery Independent editor Brian Hodge, in a recent interview, discussed how the news media works to maintain the human voice in its stories. Brian Hodge spent his childhood in Valley but lived in Millbrook in his…

Jan

31

2025

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s MLK reflections breakfast moved due to winter storm

Campus, NewsEvent, Martin Luther King, weather

1963 Birmingham church bombing survivor speaks at rescheduled breakfast By: Christa Burns, Junior staff writer MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Auburn University at Montgomery reschedules its MartinLuther King Jr. Reflections Breakfast due to inclement weather. The new date and time have yetto be determined. Ice on the roads made it dangerous to drive in the city. The university closed alloperations for the rest of the week. According to WSFA.com, "The Capital City saw a quickburst of snow that dropped around a half inch of snow, but the slushy moisture from that hasfrozen, so travel conditions are bad and getting worse in Montgomery."…

Nov

14

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM history professor researches heroism to encourage students to be civic-minded

Campus, Newsfeature, History, Professors

By: Christa Burns AUM Audio · AUM History Professor Keith Krawczynski is interviewed by comm. student Christa Burns In the early 1950s, shortly after the Korean War, an Alabama veteran who was blinded by a grenade explosion visited a river in Mississippi. While there, he noticed a couple of teenage girls swimming who suddenly began crying out for help. Despite being the only person on shore and facing his own blindness, he jumped into the water and swam to their rescue. He ultimately succeeded in saving the girls and was later honored with a Carnegie Hero Award for his act…

Nov

14

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

The importance of student advisors

Campus, Newsfeature

From AUM graduate to academic advisor, Hillary Porter has found her calling By: Nia Carter Having someone who cares about your education as much as students or their parents do is important when students are heading to college or even when they are in college, and they are not sure what to major in. AUM academic advisor Hillary Porter is pictured in a recent headshot. Photo courtesy of Porter. That is what advising and recruiting coordinator Hillary Porter strives to do when advising students here at Auburn University at Montgomery in the Department of College of Liberal Arts and Social…

Nov

14

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Trailblazer at AUM: COMM professor makes waves with achievements

Campus, Newscommunication, feature, Professors

Pictured from left to right are Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Mrinal Varma, distinguished lecturer Charles Livings and Chancellor Carl Stockton at the 2019 Chancellor's Convocation. Photo courtesy of Frank Williams. By: Trace Espinosa AUM Audio · AUM Public Speaking professor Charles Livings is interviewed by Comm. student Trace Espinosa Growing up in the outskirts of Alabama, Charles Livings has grown up surrounded by important leaders with a strong sense of resilience in terms of work ethics along with a commitment to others, which can best be summed up by the phrase “no one left behind.” His upbringing is characterized…

Nov

14

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Playing the game how it needs to be played: Keeping athletes from concussions in contact sports

Campus, News, Sportsathletics, feature

By: J'Marco Smith AUM Audio · Katherine Clark talks about her goal keeping athletes strong on and off the sideline MONTGOMERY, Ala. Sept. 4 – Athletic trainers play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of athlete injuries, and are often the first responders when an incident occurs on the field. One Auburn University at Montgomery athletic trainer’s goal is to keep athletes strong on and off the sideline. AUM assistant athletic trainer Katherine Clark was interviewed about concerns of injuries, such as concussions. “A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can significantly impact athletes’ ability to participate…

Sep

28

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Libraries and liberty

Opinionbanned books week, censorship, libraries

By: Dr. Darren Harris-Fain, Guest Columnist As a lifelong reader and user of libraries, I’m both saddened and appalled by recent challenges to library collections and to librarians themselves, including in my adopted home of Prattville. Both history and my professional life as a literary scholar, who has taught and written about novels like George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) and Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 (1953), lead me to agree with the saying that those who would ban or even destroy books are never the good guys. AUM English and Philosophy Research Professor, Dr. Harris-Fain (Photo Courtesy of the AUM website)…

Apr

14

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Theatre Represents Excellence at the Kennedy Center American College Festival

Arts, Theatre AUMFestival, Theatre

Michael Prichard, Tiara Staples, Chason Marvin and Tara Little celebrate their honors at the 2024 Region IV Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Albany Georgia. (Photo courtesy of Theatre AUM) By: Kniya Potts Four talented AUM theatere students and theatere professor Neil David Seibel recently attended the Kennedy Center American College Festival in Albany, with Georgia taking home top regional honors. Students Tiara Staples, Chason Marvin, and Tara Little had all received awards while attending. “The Region 4 Festival was a great opportunity for our nominees from AUM,” said Neil David Siebel. “It’s always eye-opening for our students from…

Apr

14

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Warhawk men’s baseball opener weekend ends with a win

Sportsathletics

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Tasker Wheeler Auburn University at Montgomery men’s baseball opened their spring season with two losses against Saint Leo University and ended that Florida trip with a win. They then had a midweek matchup against Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama and unfortunately lost 7-12. This means that the team is currently sitting at a 1-3 overall record. After the tough loss in Birmingham against Miles College, head coach Franklin Bush said “[He’s] frustrated with what we put on the field today." Head Coach Franklin added, "We consistently talk about limiting free bases, but we gave away…

Mar

04

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Theatre prepares rising artists for the professional world

Arts, Theatre AUMArts & Culture, Theatre

AUM theatre students are shown showcasing their talents during the “New Millennium Showcase” production. (Photo Courtesy of Frank C. Williams) By: Kniya Potts Theatre AUM aims to cultivate a competent, engaged array of rising student artists by presenting a variety of classical and modern engaging shows and the “New Millennium Showcase” proved to be just that. Next up for AUM Theatre is the play Buddies by Ben Abbott and directed by theatre professor Neil David Seibel. Auditions for “Buddies” by Ben Abbott were held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in the Taylor Center Theatre where a prepared monologue…

Feb

26

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

The Aumnibus – An AUM Story

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By: Victoria Salters Since 1971, The Aumnibus, a student-run newspaper at AUM, has been a cornerstone of campus culture, capturing the essence of student life and serving as a platform for voices to be heard. Originally known as The Aardvark, the publication underwent a significant transformationunder the two-year editorship of Kitty Miller from 1972 to 1974 according to “The AUM Story,” abook written by former history professor John D. Fair. Now, more than five decades later, thispublication's rich history continues to resonate on campus. The Aumnibus has stood the test of time, adapting to the evolving landscape of journalism whilestaying…

Feb

07

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Prominent businessman and broadcaster Shelley Stewart reflects on the legacy of Dr. King

Opinioncivil rights, events

By: Shataya Celestine MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Shelley Stewart, known as the best radio personality in Birmingham and one of America’s most prominent African American philanthropists, spoke about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the recent MLK Reflections Breakfast at Auburn University at Montgomery. At the morning event, Stewart took the time to sit down with staff and students and share in honor of King, whom he knew personally. Stewart talked about life growing up as a child in Birmingham seeing beautiful parks and places, but remembering the grocery stores and restrooms he wasn’t allowed to use. He said he…

Nov

14

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Cookin’ on the Coosa MacDown: The cheesiest cook-off of the year

News, OpinionEvent, food

Cookin' on the Coosa MacDown event poster featuring a mac and cheese noodle in sunglasses. Listed on the poster are the sponsors of the event including some contestants in the competition. A mac and cheese lover’s dream By: Makenzie Martin WETUMPKA, Ala. — More than 300 mac and cheese enthusiasts were found in Merchants Alley in Wetumpka this Saturday tasting and judging Mac and Cheese cook-off entries. The Three Noodles Team, Team Joseph and Coosa Cleaver took home the mac and cheese champion title. The MacDown judging informational poster explaining each step to voting for a contestant. The Cookin’ on…

Nov

13

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM men’s soccer defender: Tasker Wheeler

Opinion, Sportsathletics

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Attackers in the Gulf South Conference should be worried this season By: Lex Wedgworth AUM Audio · AUM men's soccer defender Tasker Wheeler in the GCS MONTGOMERY, Ala. − Tasker Wheeler is a soccer defender for the Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Warhawks men’s soccer team and ready to make a statement this season. To catch students up on what is currently going on regarding the team, Wheeler humbly answered some questions about the team and himself. It is Wheeler’s first season here at AUM and he could not be more ready to go in there…

Nov

13

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Spiking success

Opinion, Sportsathletics, Volleyball

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Choosing the thrilling world of college volleyball By: Deshala Wilkins AUM Audio · AUM COMM student Deshala Wilkins interviews Giulia Santuari about her love for volleyball MONTGOMERY, Ala. — What is the true motivation of a college athlete? In an interview, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) athlete Giulia Santuari said her love for volleyball struck her at the age of nine, but it was not always her first choice. The 6-foot-1 senior psychology major from Italy started off playing basketball but did not like the physical contact. “I realized I didn’t like contact sports, so…