Aumnibus Staff

384 Posts
Nov
28
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
“What I Wish Everyone Understood About Immigration”

“What I Wish Everyone Understood About Immigration”

Campus, News, Opinion, University
Encouraging the discussion of immigration has been a focus for the University Honors Program (UHP) this semester. In the month of October, the program hosted three immigration-themed events for the campus community. One of those events was a forum entitled “What I Wish Everyone Understood About Immigration.” It featured five expert panelists, debating hot-button issues such as safety—for both current citizens and those seeking to become citizens. Sam McLure, a Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General, opened the discussion with a defense of President Trump’s travel bans and plans to build a wall along the Mexican border. Likening immigrants to dangerous hitchhikers,…
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Nov
28
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Student Safety During the Holiday Season

Student Safety During the Holiday Season

News, Opinion, University
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, “the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year’s holiday periods are among the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year.” Just within the week of Thanksgiving, “the number of long-distance trips increases by 54 percent and by 23 percent between Christmas and the New Year.” Auburn University at Montgomery wants to ensure students are safe over the upcoming holiday breaks whether they are on campus or traveling during that time. Tips provided by both the AUM Student Affairs office and the Personal Safety page on the AUM website are condensed…
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Nov
28
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
History Experienced Through Film: “A Taxi Driver”

History Experienced Through Film: “A Taxi Driver”

Opinion
There has long been a debate as to whether history can or should be taught through film because of conflicts with historical accuracy and truthfulness. Though it seems that even with such issues, there is always something that a person can learn about history through films. Such films could introduce people to aspects of the past that can be best expressed through a visual medium and it can evoke further inquiry into the subject matter. This is the experience that I had watching a film earlier this fall. Like several other recent South Korean Films, A Taxi Driver, is a…
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Nov
28
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Study for Finals With Professors -N- Pajamas

Study for Finals With Professors -N- Pajamas

News, University
On Wednesday, November 29, Housing & Residence Life will host “Professors -N- Pajamas” in the Taylor Center from 8 to 11 p.m. This event is an opportunity for students to study, eat, play games and win prizes. There are two rooms for this event—one for students to meet with professors and get help for the last time before finals, and one for the breakfast buffet and festivities. There will be different color balloons on the chairs in these rooms, symbolizing different areas of study. If you need help with a particular subject, you will take a balloon of that color…
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Nov
21
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
A Review of Theatre AUM’s “Woyzeck”

A Review of Theatre AUM’s “Woyzeck”

Arts, Opinion, Theatre AUM
This production comes from the mind of the director Val Winkelman, professor of theater at AUM. Her style in this production takes a deeply scarred character and adds whimsical illusions that cast a broken, steely light onto the strange scene. Each night’s order was determined by the audience. What should’ve been a chaotic mess of narrative pieces hurled into the audience’s lap instead fell together like sharp-edged puzzle pieces onto a black stage. Each scene presented itself on the edge of Woyzeck’s scattered mind, ready to fall into nothingness if done wrong. Additionally, Woyzeck’s character is juxtaposed between the ridiculously…
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Nov
21
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
LGBTQ+ Meetings Held Every Thursday

LGBTQ+ Meetings Held Every Thursday

Campus, News
From 4 to 5 p.m. every Thursday, Taylor Center 158 becomes a safe space for LGBTQ+ students to gather and talk through identity-related thoughts and feelings. Sponsored by the AUM Counseling Center, these meetings cover many topics including relationships, disclosure, esteem, and body image. They also provide an opportunity to learn coping strategies for mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The atmosphere is informal, and all students are welcome.
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Nov
21
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Q&A With an International Graduate Student

Q&A With an International Graduate Student

News, Opinion, University
Pursuing graduate studies is a grueling process on anyone. It is invasive, personal, detailed and demands of the applicant and in-depth introspective consideration of intellectual understandings. Stefanie Soller-Lamm is an international student from Germany who graduated from AUM in December of 2016. She studied psychology and knew that the only thing that could bring her what she wanted, her own counseling practice, was graduate studies. I spoke with her about her experiences as an international student in American university, what was the hardest part, how her expectation and experiences differed, what the grad school process was like, and what advice…
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Nov
20
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Riverwalk Stadium to Host “Food Truck Mash-Up”

Riverwalk Stadium to Host “Food Truck Mash-Up”

Opinion
On Friday, November 24, Riverwalk Stadium in downtown will host the inaugural “Food Truck Mash-up.” Presented by the Montgomery Advertiser and the Montgomery Wind Creek Casino & Hotel, this event will feature over a dozen food trucks with food options including Cajun dishes, barbecue, doughnuts, Italian ice, and more. According to the Montgomery Advertiser, the event will also feature 20-foot inflatable slides, giveaway prizes, music, and hot air balloon rides. The dugouts in the stadiums will be transformed into bars, for an atmosphere that reflects college football culture. People are encouraged to wear team jerseys, and to vote for their…
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Nov
19
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Theatre AUM to Host Stage Reading of Dracula

Theatre AUM to Host Stage Reading of Dracula

Arts, Campus, News, Theatre AUM
Do you need a break from cramming for exams? Theatre AUM and AUM Connected will be holding a stage reading of Dracula on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m., as well as on Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. The reading will take place at the theatre located in the Taylor Center. Communication and Theatre, and Fine Arts students, as well as alumni are the actors, technicians, stage manager, and director for the reading. Along with the actors who portray each character, there will also be three narrators who will read the stage directions. For those…
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Nov
15
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Filibuster to Host Poetica, Accept Submissions

Filibuster to Host Poetica, Accept Submissions

Arts, Campus, News
AUM’s student-run literary and arts magazine, the Filibuster, will host “Poetica” on Thursday, November 16 from 5 to 6 p.m. in Goodwyn Hall 112. This event is an opportunity for writers to present their poetry and prose publications from earlier issues. All AUM students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. Food, drinks, and Filibuster copies will be complimentary. Since 2008, the Filibuster has published yearly magazines to showcase student works including short stories, song lyrics, journal articles, plays and excerpts, screenplays, photography, and visual artwork. On the Filibuster website, you can find full PDFs of previous issues as well…
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Nov
15
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Choral Groups to Host Fall Concert

AUM Choral Groups to Host Fall Concert

Arts, Campus, News
AUMCappella and the AUM Chorus will perform their fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on November 30 in Goodwyn Hall 109. The show will feature a variety of genres, including classical, folk, spiritual, and Broadway, and will be open to all AUM students, faculty, staff, alumni, and performing arts fans. AUM’s choral groups are primarily for students, but have broadened to include faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the university. Auditions have passed this year, but individuals who are interested may contact Musical Director E.L. DuBose at edubose@aum.edu to learn more. Article by Dana Horton Photo by Frank Williams, of the…
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Nov
15
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Life Told Through Podcasts: Top Five Podcasts to Consider

Life Told Through Podcasts: Top Five Podcasts to Consider

Arts, Opinion
  Podcasts are what I would call the radio of the millennium. The platform is, in many ways, much like public radio. Some are actual public radio shows that are also on the podcast platform. The difference is that, unlike radio, podcasts are far more accessible, since there are so many ways to listen to them. Some of the podcasts that I listen to are often some of the “lesser known” shows to those aren’t familiar with the hosts beforehand. Many of these shows have a similar theme, which in my opinion, is why they are the top podcasts to…
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Nov
09
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Introducing the “Curtiss Crazies” Student Section

Introducing the “Curtiss Crazies” Student Section

News, Sports, University
Basketball season is upon us and it’s time for us to get hype! With our transition into Division II we have some very excited students on campus ready to cheer on our team. Preston Collins took his excitement and put a plan into action and with that we have a new student section, “The Curtiss Crazies.” With a relatively young campus he wanted to instill some more tradition on campus in hopes this would inspire others to feel just as passionate. “I just thought the Curtiss Crazies would catapult us into a traditional school when it comes to sports and…
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Nov
09
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Get Connected with the AUM Common Reading Program

Get Connected with the AUM Common Reading Program

Campus, News, Opinion, University
About five years ago, the AUM Connected: Common Reading Program began at Auburn University at Montgomery. It was initially housed under the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching where the founder of the Warhawk Academic Success Center pushed for the program to implement the common reading program. As of this year, the program is officially under the WASC. Dr. Virginia Lacy, the Director of the WASC, says that the common reading program “exposes students to a book that they might not otherwise read and it gives a common theme or element for everybody to come around.” This semester’s common…
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Nov
09
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Forum to Teach Safe Sex Practices

AUM Forum to Teach Safe Sex Practices

Campus, News, University
On Monday, November 13, the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership will hold “Sex in the Dark: A Safe Sex Forum” to provide information for anyone interested in learning about safe sex practices. The event will take place in Goodwyn Hall 109 and begin at 6 p.m. This event will be very informative and beneficial for students who do not know the risks of having unprotected sex. It will provide information on birth control and how to avoid unwanted pregnancies, as well as information on condoms and how to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. The event will also…
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Nov
09
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Film Event to Commemorate Veterans

Film Event to Commemorate Veterans

Campus, News, University
On Monday, November 13th at 7:00 p.m., the Political Film Series will show the film When Trumpets Fade to commemorate those who fought in World War II for Veterans Day. This event will take place in room 113 of Goodwyn Hall. This showing is co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences where Dr. Ben Severance will be giving an introduction on the film’s subject. This film, which was released in 1998, was directed by John Irvin. It is set in Europe during WWII where the Battle of Hürtgen took place. It portrays the battle that took place between the…
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Nov
09
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
A Sneak-Peak Into Grad School at AUM

A Sneak-Peak Into Grad School at AUM

News, University
On Thursday, November 16th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m, there will be a Grad School Preview taking place on the Auburn University at Montgomery campus. It will be located in Taylor Center, room 221 to 223. It is advised that students register for this event through the AUM website. This event will provide the opportunity for students to discover if a master’s degree is right for them and specifically, which field of study would be best. The application fee will be waived for everyone who attends this event, as well as the potential for application decisions to be made…
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Nov
08
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Theatre AUM Now Showing “Woyzeck”

Theatre AUM Now Showing “Woyzeck”

Arts, Campus, News, Theatre AUM
Theatre AUM is currently showing a play by Georg Buchner, entitled "Woyzeck" The play centers on a poor man struggling with external and internal forces. The title character is plagued by poverty, jealousy, apocalyptic day dreams, and bouts of intense anger. Through traumatic scenes of betrayal and murder, the characters pour intense emotion out onto the stage that doesn’t necessarily resonate a catharsis. With a such a powerful premise, the play is intended for mature audiences only. The cast includes: Kaylee Baker, Michael Breen, Tara Fenn, Tony George, Chris Mascia, Kiersten Mattox, Amy May, Jonathan Meinsler, Faith Roberts, Kodi Robertson,…
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Nov
08
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Actor Spotlight: Olivia Crutchfield

AUM Actor Spotlight: Olivia Crutchfield

Arts, Campus, News, Opinion, Theatre AUM
Theatre AUM's humble projection onto campus life hides the eclectic and imaginative soul of its participants. To fully immerse oneself into any form of art, takes courage, originality, and talent that only few have. I interviewed communication student and budding actress, Olivia Crutchfield, and asked her what her journey has brought to her and what her art means to her. Crutchfield is originally from Odenville, Alabama where she played soccer and focused on school and classmates. She says she played soccer for 16 years and that her high school did not offer any theatrical channels, so she was unable to pursue…
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