Aumnibus Staff

383 Posts
Sep
18
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Named Among Top Universities in the South

AUM Named Among Top Universities in the South

News, University
Auburn Montgomery/Montgomery, Ala. (Sept. 15, 2017) — U.S. News & World Report recognized Auburn University at Montgomery’s undergraduate and graduate programs among its 2018 regional and national rankings of top colleges and universities. In addition to being named among the top tier of Regional Universities — South, AUM was also included (#37) among the Best Public Regional Universities — South, making it the top-ranked university in the River Region. In its national rankings, U.S. News & World Report ranked the AUM College of Business’s undergraduate program #216 and its part-time Master of Business Administration program #143 among the country’s best.…
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May
15
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
SPLC on Campus Visits the Montgomery Civil Rights Memorial

SPLC on Campus Visits the Montgomery Civil Rights Memorial

Opinion
When we think of the civil rights movement, we usually think of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcom X, Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela. Rarely do we think of the ones who may have been overlooked or died in the process of fighting for basic human rights. The Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery is dedicated to telling the stories of the several hundred activists who died fighting for human rights. The center highlights 40 martyrs (including children) who died due to racially-motivated hate crimes in the civil rights movement. I went to the Memorial for the first time with 17…
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May
05
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
A College Memoir: Where Has She Gone?

A College Memoir: Where Has She Gone?

Opinion
When I started college in 2004, I was 18 years old and ready for the world. I just knew I would graduate in four years and find a good paying job, get married and start a family. Well, it’s 2017, I’m 30 and just now about to graduate. I’m not married and I have a four month old son, Robert, by my boyfriend, Mike, who now has ten kids. The 18 year old Lindsay would’ve told you this situation is one that she would never be in. She was too smart for that. She was too ambitious for that. She…
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May
04
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
A College Memoir: I’m Almost Out

A College Memoir: I’m Almost Out

Opinion
Five years ago, I embarked on a journey that I wasn’t sure I would be able to finish. The night before I was scheduled to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language, I almost talked myself out of it. I struggled with the idea of committing half a decade to an institution 6,000 miles away from my home in Moldova. But somehow, I found the nerve to go into this unexplored territory. Today, reflecting back on the hundreds of times I have wanted to quit, the dozens of homework assignments that made no sense, the exams that felt…
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Apr
29
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
The Fitzgerald Museum to Host Annual Gala

The Fitzgerald Museum to Host Annual Gala

Arts
On May 6, The Fitzgerald Museum will host its 23rd annual gala and silent auction. This is a video about the event, featuring an interview with museum director Sara Powell. It was created by Rachel Wallace. For ticket information, please visit the Museum's website.
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Apr
29
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Behind the Screen at Alabama News Network

Behind the Screen at Alabama News Network

Campus, News, Opinion
In April, students in Larry Moore’s Video Production course had the opportunity to take a tour of Alabama News Network with weather reporter Ryan Stinnett as our tour guide. The tour started with Ryan explaining the different channels that the station works for, ABC and CBS, and how the work shifts, which are not your typical first, second and third shift. The second shift starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. One thing that caught my attention was the hair and make-up room. I expected to see a lavish vanity area with multiple high-stool chairs, instead it was…
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Apr
26
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
O’Reilly Out

O’Reilly Out

Opinion
Though “The O’Reilly Factor,” lasted for 20 seasons with more than ten years on air, it took but a matter of weeks for an expose’ by The New York Times to be the missile that sunk the number one program in cable news. The Times found that Bill O’Reilly and Fox had paid out a total of $13 million to five women in exchange for them to not seek legal action or speak out about their accusations. Fox is certainly no stranger to losing employees to sexual harassment, just last year Roger Ailes, the founder and former CEO of Fox…
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Apr
21
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Professors Read Mean Ratings: Episode Two

Professors Read Mean Ratings: Episode Two

News, University
Students often take to the internet to rant and rave about their professors, but many never consider how professors react to mean reviews. This is the second episode of Mean Ratings featuring Neil David Seibel, Clarissa Chavez, Eric Sterling and Pamela Long. It was created by Deanna Chavez, Nicolette Parrish and Rachel Wallace.
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Apr
21
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Exploring Alabama via Atlas Obscura

Exploring Alabama via Atlas Obscura

Opinion
Most students leaving campus for spring and summer breaks are bound for the bikini-clad, beer-chugging throngs of the Gulf Coast. But I’ve discovered there are far less hot, smelly and overcrowded destinations to visit in our state and in the South. Thanks to the Atlas Obscura—an online, definitive guide to the world’s most curious roadside attractions—I’ve spent many school breaks exploring amazing, hidden spots all on a few dollars and a couple tanks of gas. Over spring break, I travelled to Cullman, Alabama to see Ave Maria Grotto—a four-acre, folk art complex with more than 125 miniature replicas of historical…
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Apr
20
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
ZTA Hosts Male Pageant Tonight

ZTA Hosts Male Pageant Tonight

Campus, News
Zeta Tau Alpha will be hosting its second annual Big Man on Campus on April 20. Big Man on Campus is described by Zeta Tau Alpha Philanthropy Co-Chairman, Allison Wetherill, as “a male pageant that Zeta Tau Alpha uses to not only raise money for our philanthropy, but also creates an opportunity for the campus to come together for a great cause.” All proceeds from this event will go to support Zeta Tau Alpha’s Philanthropy, Think Pink in support of Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. The winner of Big Man on Campus will receive a cash prize of $100. Big…
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Apr
12
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Richard Herd Gets Real With AUM Students

Richard Herd Gets Real With AUM Students

Arts, News, Opinion, Theatre AUM, University
During his AUM Lecture Series address, famous actor Richard Herd shared many words of wisdom with students preparing to enter the workforce. “You can’t have anything unless you work your ass off for it," said Herd, who is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Wilhelm in “Seinfeld” and Adm. Owen Paris in “Star Trek.” The now 84-year-old superstar has worked for six decades to earn his place in more than 500 television, movie and theater spotlights. After seeing his first play as a teenager, Herd knew he wanted to build a career in the performing arts. He encouraged students…
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Apr
04
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Professors Read Mean Ratings: Episode One

Professors Read Mean Ratings: Episode One

News, University
Students often take to the internet to rant and rave about their professors, but many never consider how professors react to mean reviews. This is the first episode of Mean Ratings featuring Silvia Giagnoni, Seth Reno, Matthew Jordan and Val Winkelman. It was created by Deanna Chavez, Nicolette Parrish and Rachel Wallace. https://youtu.be/cK2kYMNpvfc
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Apr
03
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Wedding Congratulations for Two Former Webmasters

Wedding Congratulations for Two Former Webmasters

Campus, News
The AUMnibus would like to extend warm wishes to AUM alumni Sara "Nikki" Estes and Matthew Estes, who were married on Saturday, April 1 in Eclectic, Alabama. Both Nikki and Matthew served as webmasters for the AUMnibus while they were completing their degrees in communications. Without them, our website would not exist as it is today. 
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Mar
30
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
DeVos Is In

DeVos Is In

Opinion
If one were to describe the nomination of Betsy DeVos to the position of Secretary of Education it could probably be summed up in one word: chaotic. Featuring an overnight protest on the floor by Senate Democrats, the defection of two Republican senators, President Trump’s choice for the position was eventually confirmed in one of the slimmest margins in history, with Vice President Mike Pence having to step in to cast the tie-breaking vote, a first for a cabinet appointee. DeVos has been a controversial pick, to say the least. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts had been a particularly vocal…
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Mar
25
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
Alpha Gamma Delta’s Lip Jam

Alpha Gamma Delta’s Lip Jam

Campus, News
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority will host its third annual Lip Jam on April 21. Lip Jam is a lip sync and dance competition where teams of five to fifteen people will people battle it out for a prize. The winners of the competition will be given $250 to donate to the philanthropy of their choice, and all other proceeds will go to benefit the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. “The theme is night at the movies,” explains Caroline Nunn, Vice President of Member Development for Alpha Gamma Delta. “Groups who sign up will be drawing different songs from the decades and…
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Mar
21
2017
By Aumnibus Staff
“The 39 Steps” (Cloverdale Playhouse): Review

“The 39 Steps” (Cloverdale Playhouse): Review

Arts, Opinion
“Have you ever heard of the thirty-nine steps?” Anabella said. “What’s that? A pub?” Hannay said. If like Hannay you think “The 39 Steps” is a pub, then, you obviously missed the delightful tale of murder, espionage and comedy that played at Montgomery’s Cloverdale Playhouse in February. As a first-time audience member, I found the playhouse’s charming, comical production of John Barlow’s award-winning adaptation to be a warm introduction to Montgomery community theater. The play is based on John Buchan 1916’s novel and was introduced to the stage in 2006. Since then, it has been played in many theater stages…
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