Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Oct

14

2013

SEC Report: Freshman Talent Launches SEC Success

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By Darrell Puckett The SEC has been considered the toughest and most competitive all-around conference in college football for years. This comes as no surprise to a recruiting guru because the SEC schools have dominated the Rivals rankings. Who are the top three freshman players in the SEC this season? I feel that these three have set themselves apart from others. Alex Collins from Arkansas has rushed for over 100 yards in four games this season, which puts him on the same level of Georgia’s Keith Marshall and Todd Gurley last year. The talented freshman back has been pounding the…

Oct

12

2013

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10 Haunted Attractions in Alabama

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By Jessica Klinner There are many small towns in Alabama that we tend to forget until Halloween rolls around, and they become the sites of the scariest haunted houses and mazes in the state! Their remote locations add to the creepy atmosphere and make them all the more terrifying to attend. To continue with the theme of Halloween, let’s take a look at some spooky haunted houses in Alabama to check out this season! 1. Sloss Furnace, Birmingham, Ala. Sloss Furnace typically operates as a national historic landmark, but during the Halloween season, it becomes the site of the…

Oct

10

2013

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AUMnibus Logos

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Today we are not looking at an old article. Instead we want to ask a question. Which of the logos featured so far on Throwback Thursdays do you like the most? Tell us in the comments, or answer our poll. The current AUMnibus logo. The original logo from the first issue in 1971. The logo from the 2003 print edition. The logo from the 1975 print edition. The logo from the 1982 print edition.

Oct

09

2013

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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By Matt Estes According to Metacritic, a site that amalgamates critical opinion of media, "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" is the highest rated in video game history. This has lead many people to tout it as the greatest video game of all time. I agree with that assessment. I first played "Ocarina of Time" when I was 16 years old, which means I first played the game a full 10 years after it was released. Growing up with the "Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Kirby" franchises battling it out for favorite video game series, I decided to…

Oct

07

2013

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The Hope of Tennessee

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By Darrell Puckett (Photo Above - 1998 Tennessee National Championship Team) While examining college football this Saturday I found myself pondering a question. What team just can’t find their way over the hump? Why can it be so difficult for a program to rise above mediocre performances over several years? Finally, after watching the Georgia vs. Tennessee game, I decided that there is no question that the Tennessee Volunteers have been the epitome of a college program that should be more consistent. Since the departure of beloved and successful head coach Phillip Fulmer in 2008, the Volunteers haven’t found a consistent…

Oct

05

2013

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10 Pop Culture Inspired Halloween Costumes

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By Jessica Klinner It’s officially October so that means it’s time to start planning your Halloween costume. Maybe you aren’t trick-or-treating anymore, but there are still opportunities for you to get dressed up and enjoy the night. This year has already brought about some great pop culture costume ideas. Check out a few of the costumes I found to be noteworthy below. 1. Robin Thicke and Miley Cyrus We all tuned in on August 25th to watch Miley Cyrus make her reappearance in the music world. Little did we know what surprises she had in store for us. This Halloween…

Oct

04

2013

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Q & A With Lisa Ranieri

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“Q & A” is a segment that the AUMnibus will be featuring periodically so you can get to know the staff members of AUM better. We also plan to interview AUM students on campus as well. The format is simple: ask the student a series of questions. Sometimes the questions are relevant to the college experience, and sometimes they are completely random. In a reversal of roles, we sat down with Lisa Ranieri, AUMnibus reporter, to get to know her a little better. “This is cool!” said Lisa Ranieri, who is typically the one who interviews people for Feature Friday. - What is your major?…

Oct

03

2013

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Harvest Moon Festival

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Every October, AUM would hold a harvest moon festival. Although we don't currently hold a Harvest Moon Festival on campus, it's interesting to look back to see how AUM students and staff had fun in the past. This AUMnibus article is from October of 1982. Did any of you go to the festival? If so, what were some of your favorite memories? Do you wish the festival would come back? Let us know in the comments. A text transcript of the article follows the picture. The Auburn University at Montgomery Harvest Moon Festival, held Oct. 10, featured a sun-filled afternoon…

Oct

02

2013

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Maze Escape

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Ready for a challenge? We've got you covered. This is Maze Escape. The game is just like doing real mazes, except there is a catch. As you progress through each maze, lava fills up the maze. If lava catches you, then you lose. We got to level three. Can you do better? You can play Maze Escape by clicking here.

Sep

30

2013

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The Hopeful Promise of Braves Baseball

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By Darrell Puckett Braves fans have been in shambles for many Octobers because of late season heartbreak. They have been disheartened with consistent mediocre September play. It’s hard for any fan base to consistently see their team disappoint them every season, and having other people judge the fan base's integrity based off sporting success. I’m here to say that the Atlanta Braves are back and will be more competitive this postseason. Fredi Gonzalez, the manager of the Braves, has a ’13 record of 95-66. They have scored 676 runs while only giving up 543. Their team ERA is 3.17 and…

Sep

28

2013

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10 Surprising Banned Books

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By Jessica Klinner This week (September 22-28) marked the 31st anniversary of Banned Books Week. Starting in 1982, the week was established to recognize books that have been censored, challenged, and banned in libraries and school throughout the country. The week is also a time to celebrate the freedom to read. Over the years, many books have been banned for their violent and sexual content as well as offensive language. Since the start of Banned Books Week, over 11,300 books have been banned. Some of the most culturally important books have been banned due to their true depictions of the…

Sep

27

2013

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Making an Impression at AUM’s Career Fair

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By Lisa Ranieri AUM’s Career Development Center hosted its Career Job Fair in the Taylor Center on Thursday where 27 employers attended. For some AUM students, it’s almost time to graduate and find a job to begin a career. Others are scoping out a future job and networking with future employers. Within the first 30 minutes of the career fair opening to students, there were 100 to 115 students talking and networking with these companies. This shows that students are thinking about their career and are taking charge. As students, we want to meet our “dream jobs” or continue to…

Sep

26

2013

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Classic Game Review: Super Mario Bros.

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By Matthew Estes It's hard to imagine that there is any other fictional character more recognizable to the world's cultural consciousness than Mario. It all started with this game, the Nintendo Entertainment System classic Super Mario Bros. Put simply, this game introduced the world to everything it knows about modern video gaming. The objective is simply: control Mario, avoid the obstacles, get to the end of the level, and move on to the next one. The influence of this game for the entire video game industry cannot be overstated. While modern games continue to expand and improve in scale…

Sep

24

2013

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Is Sad Music Sad?

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PBS Idea Channel brings up an interesting question. Is sad music inherently sad, or are we simply trained to hear music that way? Check out the video. What do you think? What are some of your favorite sad songs? Tell un in the comments below.

Sep

23

2013

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The Pay for Play Analysis

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By Darrell Puckett Every morning I wake up and go to work expecting for a pay check on Friday, but the controversy surrounding college athletics is if they should get paid for their efforts. I have composed two different perspectives about payment of college athletes that will challenge the individual thought process. Each one gives certain aspects according to my own opinion, and comments are encouraged. The first perspective involves the reality of being an outstanding high school athlete and being recruited for your abilities on a field. All college’s have a certain number of scholarships to give each recruiting…

Sep

21

2013

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Montgomery’s 10 Best Kept Secrets

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By Jessica Klinner Having lived in Montgomery my entire life, I will be the first person to complain about how boring it is, but if you look hard enough, you’ll find that Montgomery isn’t all that terrible. The city is filled with historical monuments and museums, delicious locally owned restaurants and cafés, and fun, entertaining nightlife. You’re probably thinking, “Are you really talking about Montgomery?” and my answer to you would be, “Yes!” Even though Montgomery is not the most exciting place in the world to live, it definitely has its quirks and charms that make living here a unique…

Sep

19

2013

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Computers Then and Now

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It's safe to say computers have come a long way. Check out this article from an AUMnibus issue in 1975. This was back when personal computers were in their infancy. What do you think? Would you still like to be working with computers like this? Let us know in the comments. A text transcript follows the article. Auburn University at Montgomery recently acquired new computer facilities that will expand the learning and administrative capacity of the university, according to Dr. William D. Clark, Chairman of the Division of Business. The new IBM 1130 system is located in the computer room…

Sep

18

2013

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CCleaner: Get Your Computer Running Faster

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By Matthew Estes People who know how to work on computers knows the drill by now. They get a call from a friend or a family member complaining about how his or her computer is acting incredibly show. When that call occurs, said computer geek is already reaching for his flash drive equipped with a program called CCleaner. CCleaner is a computer optimizing program by Piriform. It's designed to do the little things that would be too time consuming for a person to do on their own. CCleaner does the following things: Corrects Registry Errors. The registry contains the installed references…

Sep

17

2013

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I Forgot My Phone

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Taking a step away from educational videos for a week, today's video by charstarleneTV is an eye-opening commentary on just how addicted society is to its smartphones. This video's popularity took off a few weeks ago as people realized this is a realistic visualization of daily life. I do not have a smartphone, but almost everyone around me does. It becomes difficult to have productive conversations in daily life. What about you? Do you deal with other people's addiction of smartphones? Perhaps you are a phone addict? Or maybe you don't see this as a big problem at all. Let us…

Sep

16

2013

By Aumnibus Staff

MVP Monday Spotlight: Auburn Tigers

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By Darrell Puckett This is a new spotlight column for MVP Mondays highlighting and devoting time to mid-season SEC action. This week we look into the Auburn Tigers early success and a few essential components that could enhance their winning percentage. The high expectations going into the season were considered unrealistic by many people, but the Auburn Tigers are seeking to amaze. Newly hired head coach Gus Malzahn dreamed about this opportunity, and believes that he had the tools for success. Still, critics have nothing good to say about the Tigers 3-0 (1-0 SEC) start. Some say that Nick Marshall…