Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Dec

15

2014

AUM Women’s Basketball Hitting on All Cylinders

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By Jacob Horton The 2014-2015 AUM Lady Warhawks basketball team is off to a great start this season with an overall record of 8-3 through their first 11 games. Through their first four Southern States Athletic Conference games, they posted a record of 3-1. This fast start has the followers of AUM Women’s hoops thinking that this could be a season they can compete for a few postseason accolades. While all the hype is good for the program, Head Coach Dan Davis is still focusing on the short-term goals for now. “Our main goal is to just get better,” Coach…

Nov

30

2014

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Homelessness and Hunger

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By Matthew Thornbury It’s in this season of celebration and togetherness that we turn our attention to those less fortunate than us. On Nov. 18, students gathered in the Ida Belle Young Library Tower to learn about the adversity faced by those in our area who are homeless or food insecure. The Student Government Association and the Transfer Student Association organized AUM’s Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Program, which took place during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, traditionally held the week before Thanksgiving. The program welcomed guest speaker La’Rontae Skipper, an Americorps VISTA member who works with the Mid-Alabama Coalition…

Nov

27

2014

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The Traditions of Thanksgiving

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By Nikki Headley Traditions are things many people do because it’s what they have always known. With Thanksgiving coming just around the corner, it’s about that time to go visit those family members or friends you have not seen all year. Many people may think that everyone does the same thing, but that isn’t true. People can differ in many ways. Several people may eat on Thanksgiving and spend time with family members. Lee Hodgson, sophomore at AUM, “sits at home and her mom cooks and we have people over.” This may seem like a normal Thanksgiving to most people,…

Nov

25

2014

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‘Galileo’ Play Review

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By Jacob Saylor During the time Galileo was being presented by Theatre AUM, I went and experienced this two-hour play. Since Galileo had already been showing for almost two weeks, I was quite surprised to see that the theater itself was packed almost to capacity. My hopes immediately shot through the roof, as a play still seeing this kind of attendance must surely be something else, right? At the beginning of the play was a short musical number, which I had not expected. Galileo, which featured a scientific mind at its center, took on an entirely different feeling than…

Nov

19

2014

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Thanksgiving Around the World

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By Darya Farsinejad Student Speakers from event. From Right to Left: Shaquita Searcy, Andrew Parrish, Kyle Edwards, Paula Diaz, Nicolas Pinones-Haltenhoff, Shaobo Young. Thanksgiving is a time for friends and family to be grateful for what they have. This holiday has us looking forward to a week off from school, Black Friday and a big turkey. But do other countries have Thanksgiving? What do they celebrate? The annual “Thanksgiving Around the World” took place in Taylor Center 221 on Nov. 6: the event showcased and discussed the different cultures that celebrate this holiday. Several student speakers explained a variety…

Nov

18

2014

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The Firing of Will Muschamp: An Auburn Perspective

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Will Muschamp courtesy of Bleacher Report The announcement of Will Muschamp’s firing on Sunday did not come as a surprise to many. For Auburn University football enthusiasts, this announcement may be just what they need to pick up their spirits after suffering their third loss of the season this past Saturday. In four years at the University of Florida, Muschamp has posted an overall record of 27-20. For a university that is only six years removed from winning two national championships in three seasons, a span that mediocre is simply unacceptable. The firing eventually became inevitable after posting a…

Nov

10

2014

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Week 11 Heisman Standings

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By Jacob Horton As the 2014 football season approaches its final stretch of marquee matchups, the talk regarding who will take home this season’s Heisman Memorial Trophy is getting louder. Which begs the question: on Dec. 13, who will be honored as the most outstanding player in college football with the 79th annual Heisman Award? Traditionally, around five players are chosen as finalists for the award and get to make the trip to New York City for the presentation. So here are the five finalists that I believe have the best shot of taking home the award through 11 weeks…

Nov

07

2014

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Why You Shouldn’t Stress Over College Football Playoff Rankings

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By Jacob Horton With last week’s unveiling of the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings, fans across the country have been hypothesizing various scenarios in which their team earns one of the coveted spots in the four team playoff. Instead of attempting to gaze into the crystal ball, these fans need to realize that there is a lot of football yet to be played and things will eventually sort themselves out. Last week’s College Football Playoff rankings placed Mississippi State as the number one seed, Florida State at number two, Auburn at number three, and Ole Miss at number four. Florida…

Nov

05

2014

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The CAB Comeback

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By Serena Bush Imagine an organization that is all about providing quality entertainment and programming while enhancing students' college experience, all while maintaining a family bond within the group. Now, stop daydreaming because there is such a group! Campus Activities Board has been a part of AUM's list of campus organizations for some time now but has recently come out of remission because of Jay Bradford, with help from Lakecia Harris, Director of Student Involvement and Leadership Programs. Bradford is a senior at AUM and, although this is his third year with CAB, this is his first year as the…

Oct

30

2014

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Taking Advantage of Wellness Classes

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By Nikki Headley The Auburn Montgomery Wellness Center has many exercise classes available to all AUM students and members. Many have been on the schedule for a long time, and there are some that are brand new. Each session has a specific goal, and you will feel energized and refreshed afterward. The first type of class the Wellness Center offers is cardio. Some examples of these courses are Calorie Crush, Cycling 101, GRIND, Kickboxing 101, Spin, Spin Plus, Sunrise Cycle, Swap and Tabata. All of these will give your heart a great workout, and you will burn a ton of…

Oct

28

2014

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The Beginning of the Cheaney Era at AUM

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By Jacob Horton For the first time in 37 years, the AUM men’s basketball program will be under the leadership of a new head coach when the season tips off Oct.31 The Athletic department named Michael Cheaney as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team back in May. Cheaney replaced longtime AUM coaching legend Larry Chapman. Cheaney comes into his first year at AUM with over fifteen years of coaching experience at the NAIA level. He has also coached at Division I, II, and III colleges over the course of his career. Cheaney spent the…

Oct

20

2014

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Previewing the 2014 MLB World Series

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By Jacob Horton Previewing the 2014 MLB World Series It’s finally here. After five and a half months of Major League Baseball, the 2014 MLB World Series is officially among us. Everything that has been worked for over the course of the grueling 162-game MLB schedule comes down to this best-of-seven series. This year’s series looks to promise excitement and lots of late-inning drama, as the Kansas City Royals are matched up against the San Francisco Giants. Both teams seem to have that “it” factor that can carry them to a world championship. For Kansas City, the 2014…

Oct

14

2014

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State of Mississippi Emerging as a Football Powerhouse?

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By Jacob Horton By a show of hands, who predicted Ole Miss and Mississippi State would both be ranked in the top three spots in the AP poll by week seven? Well, here we are, and that is the scenario that we find ourselves in. In a state that has been plagued by mediocre football for decades, the fans of Mississippi are waking up this morning sitting atop the throne of college football. The Rebels of Ole Miss University currently rank number three in the AP poll, while the Mississippi State Bulldogs hold down the number one spot. There…

Oct

06

2014

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AUM Men’s Soccer Team Looking to Build on Success

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By Jacob Horton The 2014 AUM men’s soccer team looks poised and ready to settle some unfinished business this season.After finishing as national runner-up in 2013, the Warhawks are hoping they can build on last year’s success. According to head coach Wulf Koch, however, 2014 is a new season and this team is not dwelling on the past. “It played some motivation coming into the season, but we are a new team this year,” Koch said regarding last season’s result. “Our goal is to continue to improve and take it one game at a time.” 2013 marked the fourth time…

Sep

30

2014

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Commemorating “The Captain”

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By Jacob Horton The day sports fans all over the country have been dreading has finally arrived. Derek Jeter, the face of the New York Yankees and Major League Baseball for 20 years, played in his final game Sunday at Fenway Park in Boston. Sunday’s final contest for Jeter capped off the end to one of the greatest careers in history. The day sports fans all over the country have been dreading has finally arrived. Derek Jeter, the face of the New York Yankees and Major League Baseball for 20 years, played in his final game Sunday at Fenway Park…

Sep

22

2014

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Ranking the SEC West

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By Jacob Horton Four weeks into the college football season, and we’ve got everything figured out, right? Or at least we like to think that we have. We already know what teams are bound for glory, and what teams are doomed for a subpar season. However, there is one particular division of one particular conference that we’re not really . We’re talking about, of course, the almighty western division of the Southeastern Conference. The western division’s résumé really speaks for itself: five undefeated teams, four teams ranked nationally in the top ten, and six of the seven teams…

Sep

15

2014

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Falcons: Championship-Level Contenders?

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By Jacob Horton Could 2014 be a turnaround year for the Atlanta Falcons? As the NFL regular season kicked off last week, teams all over the league looked to start off their campaign towards the coveted Lombardi Trophy with a victory. Arguably no team in all of football was as ready to move on from last season as the Atlanta Falcons. One could say that 2013 was a disappointing season coming off a year, in 2012, in which the team weas one game away from reaching the Super Bowl. After posting an abysmal regular season record of 4-12 in 2013,…

Sep

09

2014

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Fitness at its Finest

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By Nikki Headley Exercising may seem like it’s just something to do in your spare time. Yet, being physically active is something that should be done every day. AUM Wellness Center has a lot to offer: a gym to lift weights, a pool and even a track. And fitness classes led by trained instructors with a passion for working out! I attended Vira Salzburn’s class, GRIND, and I saw just how on fire she is for exercising. First, one reason why someone should attend GRIND is because it is a tough workout. After the warmup, your body is in a…

Sep

08

2014

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U.S. Sports: Nothing Like the Fall

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By Jacob Horton For sports enthusiasts all over the country, no other time of the year can compete with the fall. To quote the late Andy Williams and his world-renown 1963 Christmas hit, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Regardless of your team or sport, the upcoming fall slate of action never fails to disappoint. At the top of the list of fall sports stands football, in all of its glory. Here in America, football serves as the driving force behind almost everything we do. In the southeastern region of the United States, football is a…

Sep

02

2014

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Big Fish Makes Big Splash on Campus

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By Jessica Klinner What brings people together in the name of academic learning and fun? A book club, of course! AUM’s Common Reading Program, AUM Connected, is cultivating the largest book club in the Montgomery area. Every school year a book is chosen to be read campus and community wide. The 2014-2015 selection, “Big Fish,” is already making a big splash on campus. Dr. Lee Farrow, Associate Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and co-chair of the Common Reading Committee, sits in her office decked out in zombie apparel. She has just returned from the SOLA’s Zombie Bash…