Aumnibus Staff

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Sep
02
2014
By Aumnibus Staff

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…
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Aug
20
2014
By Aumnibus Staff

2014 SGA Retreat: Fresh Leadership

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By Parker Judy After the Student Government Association elections last spring semester, the Auburn University at Montgomery student body came under new leadership.  After Marie Reuter was elected as President and I was elected Vice President, we immediately began planning our course of action for the new administration. This course was founded on a vision for greater transparency with students and reorganization of our own internal operations to more adequately represent every student.  In order to accomplish this vision, we unveiled the specific plans to the entire Student Government during the retreat that took place weeks before the fall semester. …
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Jun
28
2014
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Puckett’s Preseason Top 10

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By Darrell Puckett The anticipation of how the Auburn Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide will finish is the talk of this summer’s sports radio stations.  The state of Alabama has always thought this discussion as essential. Many esteemed websites and columnists have given their top 10 pre-season rankings. Here are mine: Florida State Auburn Oregon Alabama Stanford Oklahoma UCLA Baylor South Carolina LSU Let’s remember one key thing, it’s too early for anyone to successfully rank these teams.  Pre-season rankings are what true, impatient and excited fans look forward to. Auburn:   The Tigers are prepared for another great season, but…
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Jun
09
2014
By Aumnibus Staff

Puckett’s Flaming Hot Preseason SEC Rankings

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By Darrell Puckett When discussing sports talk in the South, there’s always one constant: college football. Last season I gave my preseason list of where teams will finish regarding the SEC Eastern and Western divisions.  This season I will be swift and direct but informative.  With no further ado, here’s a look into my projected SEC rankings for 2014. WEST Auburn (13-1, 7-1) LSU (11-2, 6-2) Alabama (11-2, 6-2) Ole Miss (9-4, 4-4) Texas A&M (8-5, 3-5) Mississippi State (7-6, 3-5) Arkansas (4-8, 1-7) EAST Georgia (11-2, 6-2) Florida (11-2, 6-2) South Carolina (10-3, 5-3) Missouri (9-4, 4-4) Kentucky (7-6, 3-5)…
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May
08
2014
By Aumnibus Staff

Teams Look to Change their Luck in the NFL Draft

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By Chad Underwood As the National Football League and its fans wait through another offseason, one of the league’s premier events is only a couple weeks away: The NFL Draft. It is a spectacle in every way, from the non-stop coverage provided by ESPN and the NFL Network to the fans who pay to watch it all unfold from their seats in Radio City Music Hall. The draft can be a blessing or a curse for the bottom feeders of the league. In 2012, the Indianapolis Colts drafted Andrew Luck, who went on to have a remarkable first two seasons…
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May
05
2014
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The Lifestyle of An Alabamian

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By Darrell Puckett The assumed expectations of some fans towards a certain college program or professional team sometimes seem too much.  Growing up both an Auburn and Louisville fan, there were instances where I observed obsessive behavior from other fans at games.  These fans were at times misguided it appeared.  They seemed consumed with something other than enjoying watching their team play.  They seemed consumed with winning. I often find myself asking one question consistently.  Is winning the only thing that matters?  Of course, being young and ignorant I didn’t understand the winning tradition for athletics.  Becoming a fan was more…
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Apr
30
2014
By Aumnibus Staff

Top Five Sports to Watch Heading Into the Summer

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By Chad Underwood With football out of season, most will assume that we will have to wait until August to see anything meaningful when it comes to the world of sports. Truth is, this may be the best time for sports of the entire year. So much is happening this summer that it is making me sad that I have to get a job and become an adult. Below are the Top Five Sports events heading into what should be an amazing summer. 1. THE WORLD CUP This is, without a doubt, the premier sports event of the summer. The…
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Apr
19
2014
By Aumnibus Staff

10 Essential Record Store Day Releases

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  By Jessica Klinner Record Store Day has finally arrived. For vinyl lovers, RSD is the equivalent to Christmas Day. Every year artists and bands release special edition albums and singles specifically for Record Store Day. Thanks to Rad Vinyl Records and More, Montgomery now has a resident record store to help local vinyl enthusiasts take full advantage of Record Store Day without having to travel to another city. Take a look at 10 Record Store Day releases that I think are worth checking out this year.  1. Fun.- Point and Light (10-inch on rainbow splatter vinyl) The 10-inch rainbow splattered vinyl…
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Apr
14
2014
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Survivors of the Holocaust

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By Sethany Hagel AUM’s gym was crowded with people.  The people there did not gather for a big game, but to listen to eye witness accounts of one of the most horrific times in the history of the world. On Wednesday, April 9, Max Herzel and Max Steinmetz, came to AUM to tell their survival story of the Holocaust.   With the candles lit and burning,  every eye was on them. The survivors begin to tell of the horrific existence they led while in captivity.  Living in conditions worse than slavery, but they came out alive.  They tell their stories not for…
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Apr
08
2014
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The AUM Archers Are Here To Stay

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By Darrell Puckett Auburn University Montgomery has a new archery club on campus called the AUM Archers.  This newly established club has been consistently growing over the past two years of existence and exemplifies the qualities needed to start a team. AUM Archers President Paul Wigham, Vice President Barry Langston, and Secretary Kelsey Fleming have been influential in developing the club’s membership and overall message since 2012. “We exist to give students the opportunity to travel places they otherwise may never go,”  Wigham said. “We have something very special at AUM and have the opportunity to make a mark on not…
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Mar
29
2014
By Aumnibus Staff

10 Must-See Summer Music Festivals

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By Jessica Klinner 1. Beale Street Music Festival If you’re looking to attend a music festival that caters to all types of music genres both new and old, look no further than the Beale Street Music Festival. Based out of Memphis, Tennessee, this diverse festival attracts people from all over the country every year. This year marks the 38th anniversary of the festival. Located on the famous Beale Street in Memphis, Tn., this music festival will be an experience you’ll never forget. When? May 2-4 Where? Memphis, Tdnn Lineup: Kid Rock, Alabama Shakes, Foster the People, Pretty Lights, Avenged Sevenfold,…
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Mar
25
2014
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SGA Elections: A Look at the Three Candidates

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By Caleb Conner [Please note that the AUMnibus has two staff members running for positions. Sethany Hagel is running for president, and Caleb Conner, the writer of this article, is running for a senate seat.] This Tuesday, March 25 at 9:00 a.m. until Wednesday, March 26 at 9 a.m. the Student Government Associations is holding elections. While there are different positions that are obtainable such as vice-president, secretary, chief of justice, and senate seats, the highest and highly coveted position is the SGA President. The three candidates are Sethany Hagel, Marie Reuter, and Jay Bradford. Each candidate was asked to…
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Mar
24
2014
By Aumnibus Staff

The Pearly Gates of Auburn

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By Darrell Puckett There’s a new attitude in Auburn athletics brewing.  It’s been circulating in the atmosphere ever since athletic director Jay Jacobs hired Gus Malzahn.  Sunny Golloway was hired next to coach baseball, and then came Bruce Pearl for basketball.  Jacobs has potentially established himself with the ranks of Louisville athletic director, Tom Jurich, as colleges’ top AD. Auburn basketball has been nothing short of terrible for years and facilitates one of the worse football-basketball college programs.  Of course, Coach Malzahn brought Auburn football back to dominance, but how about basketball?  Obviously, Tony Barbee wasn’t the answer and was…
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Mar
18
2014
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Holidays: Why Do We Do What We Do?

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By Nikki Headley You wake up and realize that it’s Easter. This can only mean one thing: the Easter bunny came to visit. You walk to the living room to see your youngest brother bouncing up and down with anticipation. You see a large basket in his little hands. You look at him and ask, “Where does the Easter bunny come from?” Holidays and folklores, we all have them. Whether it’s Christmas, The Fourth of July or Easter, we all have traditions. Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day, and some people were asked why they wore green. Katelyn Turner said that…
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Mar
08
2014
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Spring Break Playlists

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By Jessica Klinner Spring break is finally here! After spending half of the semester freaking out about papers, deadlines and tests, it’s time to relax and unwind for a whole week. For many people, spring break is a week spent taking road trips with friends, beach days and fun nights out. Music is always a huge part of any of those activities. From tan lines to conga lines, here are a few playlists to keep your spring break moving. Enjoy! Road Trip Best Day of My Life- American Authors I Feel Alive- We The Kings Pompeii- Bastille Radioactive- Imagine Dragons…
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Mar
04
2014
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Smartphone Robots

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By Nikki Headley You pull into the school parking lot and trudge to the main building. You pull out you phone and begin scrolling down your news feed. You trip on a rock and glance up to realize you are only halfway through the parking lot. You continue to walk when you suddenly see an overly dramatic status update. You stop and begin to read all of it. Suddenly you hear a loud honk. You look up to realize a line of cars are being held up by you standing in the middle of the parking lot. We spend hours…
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Feb
25
2014
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Midterm Madness

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By Nikki Headley It’s that time of the semester again. All of your teachers are piling work up to your ears. Part of you is wondering if it will ever stop and the other part is wondering if you will have enough time to do all of your work. Your stress levels feel like they have reached maximum capacity. How do you deal with the perils that midterms can bring us? How will you get through it? First you must study or you will do badly. It is pretty tempting to come home after a long day at school, work,…
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Feb
24
2014
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Auburn’s Future is Bright with Marshall

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By Darrell Puckett After the most memorable Auburn football season recorded, there’s one question that lingers.  Does Nick Marshall deserve to start next season under Coach Gus Malzahn?  A lot of naysayers say that Marshall will be trumped by sophomore quarterback Jeremy Johnson without question this spring.   Not only do I think Marshall will start, but his ability to be multi-dimensional should shock many haters. Marshall completed 142 passes out of 239, threw for 1,976 yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions.   His passer rating totaled 143.2 and total quarterback rating was 71.0.  Understanding that his role wasn’t necessarily to…
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Feb
22
2014
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10 Vacation Spots Within 6 Hours of Montgomery

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By Jessica Klinner Spring break is only a few weeks away, and it’s time to figure out how you’ll be spending your week long vacation! While there may not be a lot going on in the city of Montgomery during the break, there are several vacation destinations within a six hour drive of Montgomery that are sure to be a great getaway.  1. Destin, Fla. Travel time: 3 hr. 50 min. Why visit? This beach trip destination is sure to be a perfect choice for a group of friends or family. Instead of sitting on the beach for the day, rent…
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Feb
19
2014
By Aumnibus Staff

Pride and Pucks: Why You Should Care About Team USA’s Mission for Gold

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By Chad Underwood National pride is a weird concept when it comes to sports in the United States. Its inception feels artificial but so right in the moment. It is extremely rare when it occurs, when everyone in the country has rallied around a team just because it is made up of Americans. On Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m. Central Time, our country found that pride in the 2014 United States Men’s Hockey Team at the Sochi Olympics. The storyline was familiar, one that dates back to a cold night at Lake Placid in February of 1980, where a team…
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