Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Dec

02

2017

Dan Davis to Coach Women’s Basketball Team

News, Sports, University

The AUM Women’s Basketball team is under the leadership of Coach Dan Davis. Davis graduated from AUM in 1999, receiving his degree in Secondary Education and Social Sciences, and played basketball throughout his four years as an AUM student. Davis is proud to be back as a part of the AUM family and as the coach. During his AUM career, the team played in the NAIA National Tournament, won the NAIA Southeast Region and were the Southern States Conference Champions. Davis has been married to his wife, Christi Shirley, for 18 years and they have four children, Abigail, Cooper, Nash…

Dec

01

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Hires Sports Information Director Matthew Pellegrim

News, Sports, University

Auburn University at Montgomery’s new Sports Information Director is Mr. Matthew Paul Pellegrim. Pellegrim is responsible for keeping statistics for the home games, writing press releases, running media, live video streams, highlights and edits, giving interviews, being the liaison between media and public, and setting interviews for coaches and athletes. Mr. Pellegrim was born Oct. 27 in Meridian, Mississippi. During his childhood years, Pellegrim was always active; he loved to play basketball and enjoyed watching football. He has always been involved with sports, from his own career, to supporting friends and family. Pellegrim attended Mississippi State College, where he earned…

Dec

01

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

MMFA to Host Holiday Open House

Opinion

On December 2 from 1 to 4 p.m., the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) will host a Holiday Open House, sponsored by BBVA Compass Foundation. In addition to the museum and art displays being open, this event will have sleigh rides, local choral group’s performances and even an appearance from the big man in red. The event is free for all, but a donation of an unwrapped present for toys for tots or canned food for the Montgomery Area Food Bank is welcome. By Darya Farsinejad

Nov

30

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s “Thanksgiving Around the World”

News, University

Thanksgiving Around the World is an event that brings a variety of cultures together to learn about one another and share in native dishes from around the world. All AUM students and faculty are invited and encouraged to bring friends. This event brought a room full of happiness, food and lots of fun. Several brave students came to represent their native countries and share their culture with their peers. One student and Professor spoke on the behalf of China. The student spoke about the Moon festival, which is when they keep the dead from chasing them. Professor Kelley spoke about…

Nov

30

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Cloverdale Playhouse to Show “Little Women”

Opinion

The Cloverdale Playhouse will be putting on a production of "Little Women" from November 30 – December 10. This classic 150 year old book by Louisa May Alcott is brought to life on stage. The story of four sisters living in the civil era discovering who they are and the struggles of everyday life. Ticket process range from 10 to 18 dollars. The Cloverdale Playhouse located in the historic district of Old Cloverdale in Montgomery, Alabama adds a sense of history to this historical piece. Get your tickets today! By Darya Farsinejad

Nov

28

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

“What I Wish Everyone Understood About Immigration”

Campus, News, Opinion, University

Encouraging the discussion of immigration has been a focus for the University Honors Program (UHP) this semester. In the month of October, the program hosted three immigration-themed events for the campus community. One of those events was a forum entitled “What I Wish Everyone Understood About Immigration.” It featured five expert panelists, debating hot-button issues such as safety—for both current citizens and those seeking to become citizens. Sam McLure, a Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General, opened the discussion with a defense of President Trump’s travel bans and plans to build a wall along the Mexican border. Likening immigrants to dangerous hitchhikers,…

Nov

28

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Student Safety During the Holiday Season

News, Opinion, University

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, “the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year’s holiday periods are among the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year.” Just within the week of Thanksgiving, “the number of long-distance trips increases by 54 percent and by 23 percent between Christmas and the New Year.” Auburn University at Montgomery wants to ensure students are safe over the upcoming holiday breaks whether they are on campus or traveling during that time. Tips provided by both the AUM Student Affairs office and the Personal Safety page on the AUM website are condensed…

Nov

28

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

History Experienced Through Film: “A Taxi Driver”

Opinion

There has long been a debate as to whether history can or should be taught through film because of conflicts with historical accuracy and truthfulness. Though it seems that even with such issues, there is always something that a person can learn about history through films. Such films could introduce people to aspects of the past that can be best expressed through a visual medium and it can evoke further inquiry into the subject matter. This is the experience that I had watching a film earlier this fall. Like several other recent South Korean Films, A Taxi Driver, is a…

Nov

28

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Study for Finals With Professors -N- Pajamas

News, University

On Wednesday, November 29, Housing & Residence Life will host “Professors -N- Pajamas” in the Taylor Center from 8 to 11 p.m. This event is an opportunity for students to study, eat, play games and win prizes. There are two rooms for this event—one for students to meet with professors and get help for the last time before finals, and one for the breakfast buffet and festivities. There will be different color balloons on the chairs in these rooms, symbolizing different areas of study. If you need help with a particular subject, you will take a balloon of that color…

Nov

21

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

A Review of Theatre AUM’s “Woyzeck”

Arts, Opinion, Theatre AUM

This production comes from the mind of the director Val Winkelman, professor of theater at AUM. Her style in this production takes a deeply scarred character and adds whimsical illusions that cast a broken, steely light onto the strange scene. Each night’s order was determined by the audience. What should’ve been a chaotic mess of narrative pieces hurled into the audience’s lap instead fell together like sharp-edged puzzle pieces onto a black stage. Each scene presented itself on the edge of Woyzeck’s scattered mind, ready to fall into nothingness if done wrong. Additionally, Woyzeck’s character is juxtaposed between the ridiculously…