Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Nov

16

2013

Classic Rock Albums That Still Rock

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By Jessica Klinner If you’re anything like me, you’ve lived your entire life believing that you were born in the wrong decade. You’ve dreamed of going back in time to Woodstock, envied those who got to watch Elvis perform live, and longed to witness the iconic years of the British Invasion. Nothing in your lifetime will ever seem to amount to the events of these musical time periods. Thankfully, the music of classic rock bands made a lasting impact on the world. As a result, we are still able to enjoy the music as if we were living during the…

Nov

15

2013

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AUMnibus November Release Party

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On Wednesday, The AUMnibus celebrated the release on the November issue and the launch of the new website. AUM students flooded Goodwyn Hall, receiving pizza as well as AUMnibus branded pens and notebooks. Over 40 people liked the AUMnibus on Facebook Wednesday. If you haven't already, like us on Facebook. We'll be giving away prizes and goodies often over the next few weeks. You can check out photos from the event in the gallery above.

Nov

13

2013

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What is Snipping Tool?

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By Matt Estes "Can you take a screenshot?" asks your resident technology guru when you have an end-of-the-world computer problem. "Erm... sure," you reply, inwardly befuddled. So what do you do? How do you take a picture of your computer screen? Do you run go dig out a digital camera from the storage closet? Do you try to take a clear picture using your cell phone? No. You use snipping tool. Snipping Tool is a built in program on the Windows operating system. It comes installed with Windows Vista and later, making it one of the only innovations Vista did…

Nov

12

2013

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Wellness Blog: Eating Out

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By Nikki Headley You go to a restaurant and you find yourself eyeing a big juicy cheeseburger. You know that if you eat that cheeseburger it will throw off all of your hard work of watching what you ate that day. You order it anyway. How do you eat good food and keep your body where you want it? Maybe if you follow some of these steps you can have your cake and eat it too. 1. Side Items So let’s say you do order that cheeseburger. So many people end up overeating not because they ordered a cheeseburger but…

Nov

11

2013

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The Elmore County Hero

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By Darrell Puckett Every kid growing up playing the sport of baseball dreams to play in college and in the majors. You start as a child at tee ball and work your way up to high school, but the dream of playing major league baseball circulates in your mind constantly. Baseball is a sport requiring great skill, and it’s a talent you have to be born with. Tanner Hicks grew up in Elmore County and attended Stanhope Elmore High School. His passion and love for baseball was obvious to anyone who watched him throw a baseball on the mound for…

Nov

09

2013

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10 Ways to Finish the Semester Strong

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By Jessica Klinner Midterms have just passed, and the holidays are quickly approaching. You are not completely satisfied with the grades in your classes, but your motivation to do any kind of work has gone out the door. Three papers, two presentations, and 4 finals stand between you and a month away from the stress of school. Instead of falling deeper into a slump, it’s time to pick yourself up and end the semester on a high note. Maybe you didn’t study as hard as you needed to at the beginning of the semester. Well, now it’s time to make…

Nov

08

2013

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Behind the Scenes

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By Lisa Ranieri (Courtesy of the AUM COMM Club) On Tuesday, I had an opportunity to stop by the AUM Theatre as they were preparing for a new production. I spoke with Sierra Strong, AUM student, and Professor Val Winkleman, director. Strong is a junior at AUM majoring in biology. She likes to sew and wants to make costumes. When I spoke to her, she was working on a semester project where she was sewing a dress from a pattern. Because of her interest in the production of plays, she has declared theatre as her minor. In earlier performances such…

Nov

05

2013

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Wellness Blog: Self-Worth

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By Nikki Headley Do you ever feel like you are obsessing over the way that you look? Do you feel as though your confidence level is based on how much you work out or how much weigh? Everyone needs to realize that being confident with the way you look and act should never be based on these things. 1. Your weight is constantly changing. Every day your body weight fluctuates. Often you are one or two pounds lighter or heavier depending on the day. You need to remember that the scale is just a number. Instead of getting on the scale…

Nov

04

2013

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The Top Three Rising NFL Stars

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By Darrell Puckett In this year’s NFL season there are a few unexpected players that have become playmakers and led their teams to success. Of course, Payton Manning and Drew Brees have been very productive, but who are the others? I’ve produced a top three list of players to break out this season. First, Jamaal Charles of the Kansas City Chiefs has proved that his ability to become a playmaker is obvious. Charles has totaled 725 rushing yards, six touchdowns, 389 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns. He has solidified himself as a force to be reckoned with. Kansas City…

Nov

02

2013

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10 Great Things About Fall

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Technically, the fall season started on September 22, but the weather has yet to prove that here in Alabama. Hopefully, November will be a much cooler month down south. Fall brings many exciting activities and holidays with it, making this time of year a favorite for many people. Listed below are 10 of the best things about the fall season. 1. Sweater Weather Even though the weather in Montgomery has yet to hit below a high of 70 degrees at mid-day, sweater weather is rapidly approaching. It’s time to say goodbye to your shorts and tank tops and hello to your…

Nov

01

2013

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A Journey to College Ministry

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By Lisa Ranieri If you told Lee Dymond, AUM Baptist Campus Minister, 17 years ago that he was going to be a college campus minister, he would have never believed you. Seventeen years ago, Lee was at a 16 month planning meeting at the church he was serving at. Dymond says during the meeting the Holy Spirit told him that he would not be at that position in 16 months. A couple of months later his current boss called him and asked him about campus ministry. Lee said it “felt like it was the place to be." The mission of…

Oct

30

2013

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Classic Video Game Review: Ristar

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By Matt Estes I want you to try out a video game you've never played before. Most people have never played "Ristar." That needs to change. "Ristar" is a colorful and creative game released on the Sega Genesis in 1995, but you wouldn't know it because the game looks gorgeous. While most Genesis games can only render limited graphics, "Ristar" takes that rule and tosses it off the nearest planet. You take control of, of all things, a star. This star maneuvers by stretching his arms and grabbing objects in the varying worlds. The fun is in the experience of…

Oct

29

2013

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Wellness Blog: Zumba

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By Nikki Headley Imagine being in a world filled with humdrum exercises, doing the same things every week. There would be no spice or fun. Who says exercise has to be boring? This is why you should do Zumba. 1. The time goes by quickly. Zumba is a series of very fast-paced dance exercises. The class I attend twice a week at the Wellness Center is an hour long. This may seem like a long time to be dancing, but it always flies by. You will look at the clock once you begin dancing. You will look back at…

Oct

28

2013

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2013 World Series Analysis

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By Darrell Puckett The World Series is what makes the month of October so magical for MLB fans around this country. There’s nothing better than the feeling of a crisp fall evening, while sitting back watching the two best teams in baseball battle it out. America’s pastime meets the present day as a new world champion is crowned. The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox’s meet in this year’s World Series seeking to bring their fans another championship. I’ve been an avid baseball fan for the majority of my life and this year’s World Series is something special to…

Oct

26

2013

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10 Essential Songs for a Halloween Playlist

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If you’ve been reading these lists the last couple of weeks, you’ve probably noticed an ongoing trend of Halloween themes. I am sad to say that this week will be the last Halloween themed list. I’d like to end this series of lists on a high note. If you’re searching for some tunes to be the soundtrack of your Halloween festivities, look no further! I have compiled a list of songs that will prepare you for a great Halloween night. 1. Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show The Time Warp is the Cupid Shuffle of Halloween parties. Throw…

Oct

25

2013

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Q & A With Darrell Puckett

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We sat down to ask a few questions to the AUMnibus sportswriter Darrell Puckett. - What's your major? My major is sports journalism with a minor in photography. - What are you trying to accomplish at AUM? I’m trying to accomplish the incredible. Not many people can make it through college and then actually get a successful job afterwards. I want to make people get excited when they see my article or sports blog. - What are some of your career goals? To write Auburn recruiting or bass fishing would be ideal, but other than that, I’d love to be…

Oct

23

2013

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Seaquence

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Anyone can be a musician with this unique internet app. Arrange music using the graphical representation of sea creatures swimming in the ocean. After you make the sounds and tones, set the creatures free to move around the sound source. This produces organic sounds that can never be duplicated. Record them, and you'll look like a musical genius. Check out Seaquence by clicking this link.

Oct

22

2013

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Improve Your Running

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By Nikki Headley You feel the sweat pouring down your body. Your calf muscles feel as if they are about to explode. And you feel as though your lungs are going to give out at any moment. You want to stop running towards a seemingly never-ending goal. As your body comes to a stop you realize that you have barely run a half-mile. This unfortunately happens to the best of runners. So how do you continue when you want to stop? I am going to bring up four ways to improve your running. 1. Push yourself. That burning in your calf…

Oct

21

2013

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Johnny Who?

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By Darrell Puckett Johnny Manziel who? That’s the question that Alabama and Auburn fans have been asking this season after both defeating Texas A&M. The real question should be, why not Manziel? Why haven’t you beat the top two teams in Alabama after winning the Heisman trophy as a redshirt freshman? Can Johnny Football beat the tough SEC teams without a supporting defense? This week I take a look into Texas A&M football this season and why they’re 5-2. Manziel has completed 159 of 217 pass attempts for 2,289 yards, 18 touchdowns with 7 interceptions, while completing 73.3 percent of…

Oct

19

2013

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10 Creepiest Scary Movie Characters

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By Jessica Klinner Throughout the years, Hollywood has produced some of the scariest movies. Our nightmares are brought to life before our eyes. No matter what the movie is about, there is always a creepy antagonist sneaking around waiting to ruin the day. Check out 10 of the creepiest scary movie characters in horror film history. 1. Jigsaw (Saw) After a failed suicide attempt, John Kramer, also known as Jigsaw, gains a new respect for life and seeks to force others to appreciate theirs. He kidnaps people he thinks are wasting their lives and administers symbolic death traps…