Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Nov

13

2023

Spiking success

Opinion, Sportsathletics, Volleyball

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Choosing the thrilling world of college volleyball By: Deshala Wilkins AUM Audio · AUM COMM student Deshala Wilkins interviews Giulia Santuari about her love for volleyball MONTGOMERY, Ala. — What is the true motivation of a college athlete? In an interview, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) athlete Giulia Santuari said her love for volleyball struck her at the age of nine, but it was not always her first choice. The 6-foot-1 senior psychology major from Italy started off playing basketball but did not like the physical contact. “I realized I didn’t like contact sports, so…

Nov

13

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM record breaking XC runner from Kenya

Opinion, Sportsathletics, cross country

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Basil Koech, anything that the mind thinks or wants, it is something that is achievable. By: Zoe McWilliams AUM Audio · AUM record-breaking XC runner from Kenya MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Basil Koech runs cross country for Auburn University at Montgomery and being a freshman, he has some great things going for him now and in his future. Basil’s recent finish of 15:39.60 led to the success of AUM being in second place, and a new record at the meet held at Jacksonville State University. According to the Cross-Country roster on the AUM Athletics website, Basil…

Apr

26

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Auburn University at Montgomery hosted its Alumni Tailgate last weekend

News, Sports, University

By: Lex Wedgworth Last Saturday, April 22, 2023, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) hosted past alumni and their families for a tailgate at the baseball game against Valdosta State University (VSU). The event provided alumni with an opportunity to reconnect with their AUM community and support the Warhawks. The tailgate was held on the fan deck of the AUM Baseball Complex, and lunch was included. Families had to register to participate in the event. The AUM alumni tailgate started at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time. People attended the event for various reasons, such as the sense of community, the organization…

Apr

19

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Women’s and Men’s Tennis Teams Continue to GSC Championships After Impressive Season

Sportsathletics

By: Deshala Wilkins The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) tennis program has experienced a great season this school year. Both the men’s and women's teams had phenomenal wins and opportunities. On March 26, 2023, the tennis program partnered up with the Dream Court Montgomery during the women’s and men’s match against Gulf South Conference (GSC) rivals Delta State. The Dream Court is a non-profit organization that provides a tennis program for people who have mental and physical disabilities. The focus of this organization is to have fun while learning how to play tennis, “Serving Hope, Changing Lives” is their motto. They…

Apr

13

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Survey or Spam?

News

By: Emma Keith Have you been receiving countless emails about a survey? Do you keep deleting spam emails and sending them to the trash? While that normally is the case Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) has been sending out emails recently about the Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey (SSI) , a survey in which students are asked questions about their satisfaction with student services. Students can click the link in their email, answer a few questions and leave their honest responses on how the school is doing in serving students all while remaining anonymous. In the email, the title reads “We want…

Apr

12

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Auburn University at Montgomery’s TikTok Ban and its Effects on Students

News

By: Lex Wedgworth On Dec. 12, 2022 Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the ban of TikTok on state devices and networks. “Protecting Alabamians’ right to privacy is a must, and I surely don’t take a security threat from China lightly” said the Gov. Ivey on Twitter. Shortly after, Auburn University, along with its sister schools Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) and Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), also banned the mobile app on its university Wi-Fi and on-campus housing. This all went down last year when federal officials called the app a national security threat. Now with Spring semester underway,…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Editorial: The Purpose of Internships

Editorials

Internships are preparations for the real job. The purpose of the internship is to gain experience. A lot of times “real” jobs require some type of experience as their qualifications. Some majors request an internship at Auburn University of Montgomery (AUM). Speaking from my own experience, my internship was the best job I have ever had in my life. I fully enjoyed my internship because it really has prepared me for a job. I actually got the full experience for my major/degree. Having my internship also prepped me for what attire to wear on different occasions. Every day we dress…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Editorial: The Importance of Advising

Editorials

Auburn University of Montgomery students, it is time for you all to sign up for the Spring and Fall Semesters. You can check with your advisors or got to AUM website https://advisortrac.aum.edu/TracWeb40/Default.html to schedule an advising appointment. All students are strongly encouraged to have all advisory documents copied. Once they are copied, I encourage you to keep all documents together. Be sure to keep track of your classes yourself. Make sure that you ask your advisors what classes are offered only once a school year or certain semesters. Ask advisors what organizations are a part of your major to keep…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Professors ‘N Pajamas Spring 2018

Campus, News, University

The Housing and Residence Life at Auburn University at Montgomery will host their annual end of the semester event, professors and pajamas. Professors and pajamas is an evening study session held before finals. Students are invited to bring their books, wear their pajamas, and enjoy a night of food, fun, prizes and test preparation. Professors are on hand to lend additional support in their respective areas of study. The event will be April 25th, 2018 from 8-11 PM inside the Taylor Center rooms 221-223 and 230. The dress attire is comfortable, casual and pajamas are welcomed. This event is free…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

NSLS Induction Ceremony 2018

Opinion

The National Society for Leadership and Success chapter at Auburn University at Montgomery will be having an honor society induction ceremony for members who have completed the steps of the program. The NSLS chapter at AUM induction ceremony will be Friday, April 27th, 2018 in Moore Hall (Nursing School), Room 106 Auditorium from 6:00pm – 8:00 pm. You will have to RSVP for this event, the seat limit is 150 people including one guest per inductee. The dress code is business casual, shorts, jeans or t-shirts is not allowed. Members are expected to be there at 5pm to be seated.…