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Apr

24

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

National Astronomy Day

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By Holly Watford “Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.” – Plato. April 25 is National Astronomy Day and the W.A. Gayle Planetarium has big plans for the occasion. The Planetarium has partnered with the Auburn Astronomical Society; the event will take place between 5 and 10 p.m. and is free to the public. I spoke with Rick Evans, Director of the W.A. Gayle Planetarium, about the event and what this year’s agenda will be. First, guests are welcomed to bring their personal telescopes that may be in need of repair so…

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Apr

24

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

Walk for Autism: Help Solve the Puzzle

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By Holly Watford For the past 10 years, the Autism Society of Alabama has been hosting the Walk for Autism in 15 cities throughout Alabama. According to the website Autism Speaks, Autism is a “serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact with others”. The mission of the ASA is to help improve diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals through education and advocacy within the state.  ASA aims to spread awareness and acceptance for the 1 in 68 who are diagnosed. The Walk for Autism not only helps bring awareness to this disorder, but also to raise…

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Apr

21

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

Not On My Campus

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By Holly Watford "One in 4 women in college today has been the victim of rape, and nearly 90 percent of them knew their rapist," Robin Warshaw said. To hear these statistics is earthshattering. Most of us believe that the people who we consider friends would never do anything to harm us. We put our faith and trust in those we share that intimate bond with. To have that broken can be life- altering. Going to the art exhibit by AUM alumna Shay Baily, I did not know what to expect. I knew that the occasion for the event was…

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Apr

20

2015

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Six Million Dead: Holocaust Education Program

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    By Holly Watford Why are you here? This was the central question that Timothy Spraggins, from the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, asked during AUM’s Holocaust Education Program. Why was I here? The Holocaust was something I knew only little about. At first, I thought I was there to write an article for this publication so I could inform others who could not attend. In the end, I learned that I was there because I wanted to learn about this historic event and realize that it could happen to any of us. The Holocaust Prevention Program is…

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Apr

17

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

Pure Artistry Café Celebrates National Poetry Month

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  By Latara Holloway Pure Artistry Literary Café kicked off its “Speak No Evil Weekend” event in honor of National Poetry Month Thursday night. “Lyrical Rewind,” the first of the three-day events planned, was an Apollo-styled night. Despite the rain, the artists and guests showed up for a fun night of laughs, poetry and skits. The winner of the night, JP Da Poet, entertained guests with his spoken-word pieces “Letter to an absent Father,” “Letter to My Son” and “Not Today.” while runner-up Caught Up performed a three-piece skit about speed dating. The celebration continues tonight with “Art & Soul,” which…

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Apr

10

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

Wellness Center Additions

News, Sports, University

The Wellness Center is always looking for ways to make improvements and further improve the wellbeing of AUM students. Recently, several new additions have been made, including new pieces of equipment and three new classes. Wendy Franklin, Program Manager of the Wellness Center, explained that this new equipment was there to promote functional fitness and also a means for helping those who may not feel as comfortable on the gym floor. “Some people feel intimidated using the resistance equipment, and we hope that they won’t feel as intimidated using this new equipment,” Franklin said. Wendy also explained that an additional…

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Apr

09

2015

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Showdown in College Town Thursday Night April 9

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By Haley Cotter In efforts to combine the surrounding colleges and create memories for years to come, Leadership Montgomery, is holding its third annual Showdown in College Town. This event will include friendly competitions and prize drawings. Some of those events include a stroll off, canvas art competition, voice competition, drum line exhibition and a spirit contest. There will also be a selfie booth, and free massages. If you go online to Showdown in College Town-Montgomery’s Facebook page you can enter to win, “fabulous door prizes including gift baskets, gift certificates and a night at the Renaissance,” Vice Chancellor of…

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Apr

08

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

Finding a Home Away From Home with Airbnb

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    By Tiffany Pattillo  The images evoked by the words “spring break” involve large cities, crowded parties, sunny days and sandy beaches. Often these spring break destinations come with high hotel bills. In search of a quieter spring break locale and more affordable accommodations, I planned a road trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where my sister and I visited several tourist attractions including Rock City and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. I decided to forego booking a traditional hotel room, choosing instead to book a room using the website Airbnb, Air Bed and Breakfast, for the first time.…

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Apr

06

2015

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Dr. Seuss Day at AUM

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By Haley Cotter One known fact about children in elementary school is that they love Dr. Seuss and his spectacular books. Another is that these children look up to anyone who plays a sport that they love. Recently at AUM, students from Halcyon Elementary School and Garrett Elementary School were invited to come hang out and enjoy fun games with student-athletes while celebrating Dr. Seuss. “The initial reason was to create excitement for reading,” AUM Cross Country runner Sharlie Brooks said. The student-athletes know the importance of reading and wanted these children to know it too. On March 2, a…

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Apr

03

2015

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SROW Hard or SROW Home?

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By Brianna Goodman Every year, dozens of college orientation leader teams from nine different states meet up for a Southern Regional Orientation Workshop. This year the event was held at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, and nearly 2,000 students were in attendance. The 3-day workshop is full of school pride, networking opportunities, and the chance to see how differently the same job can be done from team to team. As a new member of AUM’s S.W.O.T. Team (Successful Warhawks Orientation and Transitions Team) I had no idea what to expect. The first day was kicked off with Roll Call…

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Mar

30

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

An Independent Career Path

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  By Jacob Horton If you’re a follower of Auburn University at Montgomery baseball, you’re probably well aware that the sport plays a huge role in assistant coach Sam Judah’s life. What you may not know is that in addition to coaching with the AUM Warhawks, Judah continues to pursue his dream of playing baseball at the professional level.   Judah, a native of Ozark, Alabama, graduated from Carroll High School in 2007. He signed a scholarship out of high school to play baseball at Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City, where he played from 2007-2009. Judah finished his…

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Mar

20

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

AUMnibus Release Party

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  By Nikki Headley AUM students gathered in Goodwyn Hall to celebrate the release of the new issue of the AUMnibus on March 16. Attendants were able to meet the AUMnibus staff members and receive merchandise if they “liked” the Facebook page or took a picture with the new issue. Fun filled the air as students got free drinks and pizza. Curtiss, our great AUM mascot, was there to support the staff. He kept everyone laughing. The AUMnibus staff would like to thank all of the people who attended the party as well as the ones who gave some spare…

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Mar

16

2015

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AUM Celebrates International Women’s Day

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By Latara Holloway Members of the AUM community celebrated International Women’s Day by attending the “Make It Happen” luncheon and panel discussion held March 9. The panel featured four women from the River Region, each from different careers, to answer questions about their lives and talk about the challenges faced by women today. The speakers included Dr. Jevonnah “Lady J” Ellison, president and founder of Professional Women of Integrity; Marietta Koums, executive director of the Millbrook Chamber of Commerce; Sesi Ogunbym, Montgomery Pediatric Gastroenterologist; and Dr. Elizabeth D. Woodworth, associate professor in the Department of English and Philosophy at AUM.…

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Mar

12

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

Can Atlanta Braves Contend in NL East?

Opinion, Sports

With the 2015 MLB season fast approaching, Atlanta Braves fans all over the country are wondering if this new-look ball club can contend for a playoff spot. The 2014 regular season was a complete disappointment for Braves fans, as they saw their playoff hopes slip away in September. During that month, the Braves managed to lose 16 of the 20 games they played. The 2014-2015 offseason was just as lackluster as the finish to the regular season for fans. In an attempt to stockpile young talent for 2017, the year they will open up their new $622 million stadium, the…

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Mar

01

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Cheerleaders to Participate in First Exhibition

Campus, News, Opinion, Sports, University

Probably the least talked about sports team on campus is the AUM Cheerleading Squad. The squad consists of 11 girls who have a passion for cheering. Coached by Michelle Crompton, their leader is wanting to expand and make the program bigger. On March 7, the squad members will be heading over to the Cramton Bowl Complex in Montgomery to show a routine they have been preparing. Cheerleading squads from across the Southern States Athletic Conference will come and show their skills on this day. This is formally called the SSAC Cheerleading Exhibition. This is the first time the AUM Cheerleaders…

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Feb

26

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

Perfection no Longer a Long Shot for UK Men’s Hoops

Opinion, Sports

For the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, a shot at perfection still hangs in the balance as they head down the final stretch of games for the 2014-2015 season. Through 28 games, the Wildcats remain unbeaten on the season. Of those 28 wins, 14 have come against fellow SEC opponents in conference play. For every athlete that’s involved in a team-oriented sport, the perfect season has always been the ultimate goal. No matter what the sport, nothing looks better at the end of a grueling season than an unblemished zero in your loss column. What makes perfect seasons so…

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Feb

24

2015

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AUM Remembers Hate Crime Victims

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  By Kimberly McGuinty “Billy Jack Gaither, Lawrence “Larry” King, Mark Carson, Islan Nettles….”  The AUM Gay Straight Alliance’s Hate Crimes Vigil held on Feb. 4 begins with a solemn reading by Dr. Paul Hard of the names of victims lost to hate crimes. Hard is the group’s faculty sponsor and a local champion of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer community. We have just finished watching a “Frontline” movie on the brutal slaying of Billy Jack Gaither, the man whose memory the hate crimes vigil was established in honor of, just weeks after he was killed. The documentary relates…

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Feb

09

2015

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Recapping National Signing Day 2015

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  By Jacob Horton National Signing Day 2015 marked another great year for the state of Alabama, as both Alabama and Auburn received commitments from many sought-after high school football players.   For the University of Alabama, National Signing Day 2015 officially made it the fifth straight year in which Nick Saban has put together the number one recruiting class in the nation, according to two of the four major recruiting websites.   According to ESPN.com, the Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2015 recruiting class contains 25 commits. Of those 25 commits, 19 are ranked in ESPN’s top 300 high school players…

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Jan

30

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

“Fury” from the Past

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  By Nicky Disbrow As I sat in the audience at the screening of “Fury” awaiting the violence and drama to ensue, Dr. Ben Severance, Professor of History at AUM, asked the same rhetorical question I had in mind: “where would Hollywood be without war movies?” As part of the Political Film Series, Fury was introduced by an AUM faculty member who is considerably knowledgeable about the topic; Severance provided the brief introduction for “Fury” and helped set the scene for it. “Fury” is about a U.S. Army tank crew located in Germany in the final weeks of battle during…

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Jan

27

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

Super Bowl XLIX has Historic Potential

Opinion, Sports

Regardless of the outcome on Feb. 1 when the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks square off in Super Bowl XLIX, we will all witness history taking place. A win for either team on Super Bowl Sunday will result in something that sportswriters and fellow members of the media will be talking about for years to come. If the New England Patriots come away victorious on Super Bowl Sunday, it will mark their fourth championship in franchise history. That would be good enough to place them tied with the Green Bay Packers for third all-time in Super Bowl wins. From…

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