Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Apr

27

2020

Things To Watch On Netflix During Quarantine That Will Make You Laugh

OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Movies, Netflix

BY: Justin Hicks During these dark times, we all need something light-hearted to brighten up our day. Since we have to stay inside, the activities we can do are limited. As a result, streaming sites like Netflix have become more and more popular. I have come up with a list of three shows that are entertaining and will generate a laugh during these hard times. Tiger King Tiger King is a docu-series released on March 20, 2020 that focuses on Joe Exotic. Exotic is a collector of big cats that he keeps in his zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. The series…

Apr

27

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

To the Graduating Seniors of 2020

OpinionClass of 2020, Coronavirus, CoViD-19, Graduation, Seniors

BY: Caitlin Gallagher My first semester here at AUM was Spring 2012. I bought a new backpack, all new supplies, and a laptop. I was so excited to do this—get my degree and get a kickass job afterward. Seven and a half years later, and I’m finally getting my degree, but it’s not how I pictured it. The worldwide pandemic of COVID 19 has left some of us, especially graduating seniors, feeling a little low. Athletes didn’t know their last game would be their last game. Panhellenic members didn’t know their last social would be their last social. I didn’t…

Apr

22

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Disney Pixar Changing the Family Dynamic of Their Films

EditorialsDisney, LGBTQ+, Movies, Pixar

BY: Caitlin Gallagher This article contains spoilers for the movie Onward. Disney Pixar rushed the release of Onward to Disney+ due to the worldwide CoVid-19 pandemic, and I’ve watched it several times already. I was so impressed. I have cried, I have laughed, and I have related to it. It really is a heart-warming movie about love, magic, wonder, redemption, trust, family, faith, and sacrifice. What really caught my attention, though, was how Pixar shows the different family dynamics, challenges, and ailments that are relatable to kids and adults today. This film is filled with hard-hitting personal challenges that could…

Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Is Daylight Savings Time Here to Stay?

OpinionDaylight Savings Time, DST

BY: Evan Justice The beginning of Daylight Savings Time (DST) has always been a very difficult transition for many Americans. Not only do you have to set your clocks ahead one hour, but you also must deal with losing an hour of sleep, as well as all the possible inconveniences of the sun coming up later in the day. According to recent studies, DST not only negatively affects your mental health, but can also increase the risk of heart attack or stroke within the first three weeks after beginning. On the other hand, the extra hour of sleep we get…

Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Professor Spotlight

UniversityProfessors, Spotlight

BY: Justin Hicks AUM is blessed to have such a great team of professors that enhance the learning experience for all students who step into their classrooms. Dr. Hilary Gamble and Dr. Eunyoung Kim are professors in the Communication and Theatre Department of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. These professors show a dedication to not only their students but also to research outside the classroom. Let's get to know them a little more. Dr. Hilary Gamble Dr. Hilary Gamble received her undergraduate degree in communications with a plan to move to a Top 10 news market to get…

Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Softball Could Benefit from Stoppage in Play

SportsCoronavirus, CoViD-19, NCAA, softball

BY: Jason Martin With so many sports programs across the country being affected by the CoViD-19 virus, there can be positives taken from the nationwide sports hiatus that was put into effect by the NCAA and the Gulf South Conference. One benefit to the stoppage in play could lay with the AUM softball team. The Warhawks were tabbed to be one of the top teams in the country after being picked third in the Gulf South Conference preseason polls, and that is where they currently stand at the break. After winning seven games in a row, the Orange & Black…

Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

NCAA Makes Right Move with Eligibility Announcement

Campus, Sportsbasketball, Coronavirus, CoViD-19, NCAA

BY: Jason Martin In the middle of all the uncertainty around college athletics as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the NCAA made the right move and shut down sports for the foreseeable future. One thing that had sports fans and student athletes concerned was the question surrounding students’ eligibility. There is a lot that goes into giving a student-athlete their eligibility back. Scholarships, incoming freshmen, and promised playing time makes for an interesting and difficult decision on how to continue with this decision. Winter sport athletes like basketball may have a more difficult time arguing an extra year of…

Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Men’s Basketball Takes Vital Step in Quest for Relevance

Sportsathletics, basketball, NCAA

BY: Jason Martin Alabama, Alabama State, Auburn, Faulkner, Huntington, and AUM are all fighting for relevance in central Alabama, and the AUM men’s basketball team took a big step in the fight after a stellar 2019-20 season. The Warhawks finished the season with a winning record at 15-14 and competed in the program’s first-ever Gulf South Conference Championship. AUM struggled to begin their season, dropping three of their first five games to Rollins, Miles, and Embry-Riddle. The season, however, saw many accomplishments as early as their 115-80 loss to Embry-Riddle— senior guard Darrion Taylor became the 19th player in program…

Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Women’s Basketball Sees Growth in Opening Season

Sportsathletics, basketball, NCAA

BY: Jason Martin In their first season as full members of NCAA DII’s Gulf South Conference, Auburn University at Montgomery’s women’s basketball team showed a great deal of promise during the 2019-20 season. The Warhawks finished the season with a 12-16 record and went 5-15 in conference play. Led by senior forward Victoria Morales, AUM improved upon their 5-23 record from the 2018-19 campaign. AUM started the season strong by going 4-1 against regional non-conference opponents. However, the Warhawks did see a swift decline in performance when conference play opened in late November. There were, however, some positive signs in…

Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Softball Embraces Underdog Role In 2020

Sportsathletics, NCAA, softball

BY: Jason Martin Auburn-Montgomery Athletics does one thing very well: spring sports. AUM Tennis is one of the powerhouses at the NAIA level, and their play in the transition phase from NAIA to NCAA DII proves that AUM tennis will not go away anytime soon. At Q.V. Lowe Field, the Warhawks have just two losing seasons in baseball in the history of the program. Playoff appearances, all-conference nominations, and national championship appearances are expected of AUM Baseball. AUM Softball, meanwhile, has never registered a losing season. The Warhawks opened play in 2009 and have already won two national championships. The…

Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Despite Undefeated Conference Weekend, AUM Baseball Leaves Something to be Desired

Sportsathletics, Baseball, NCAA

BY: Justin Martin AUM Baseball has a history of producing winning teams every season. Even with the difficult transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II status, AUM baseball continues to be competitive in a difficult conference. The Warhawks opened the season with a tough matchup against No. 20 North Georgia. The Orange & Black played three games in Dahlonega, Ga., against the Nighthawks and dropped all three games to start the 2020 campaign. AUM was only able to gain 10 runs over three games, but allowed more than 10 runs in each contest. With nowhere to go but up, AUM…

Mar

13

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

COVID-19 Has Become a Pandemic

NewsCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Shuntia Gowdy To panic or not to panic? The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (SARS-CoV-2) has quickly became a pandemic, and many people across the world are starting to take precautions. COVID-19 was first discovered in China, and has since been detected in many other places across the world, including the United States. It is a part of a variation of viruses that is seen in humans and other animal species. The animal coronavirus rarely has an affect on humans. The virus spreads person-to-person. Illness symptoms have been reported to range from mild to severe, including fatalities. According to the…

Mar

13

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Safe Traveling for Spring Break With the Outbreak of the Coronavirus

OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Spring Break

BY: Shuntia Gowdy Spring break is supposed to be fun, but with the country panicking, it will be hard to have a good time. Heading into spring break, we all should be taking the necessary precautions to stay safe and healthy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak across the world. This virus is a serious risk to the public. Here are few things to be aware of as you take a break from school. The current states that are affected by the coronavirus are: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois,…

Mar

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Pups & Cups Stress Relief Campaign

CampusCDS, Dogs, Mental Health, Public Relations

BY: Shuntia Gowdy AUM’s Writing for Public Relations students are partnering with AUM’s Center for Disability Services and the Counseling Center to host “Pups & Cups” on Monday, March 9, 2020 on the AUM Quad to help students, faculty and staff overcome the stress of midterms. The campaign will run from 11-1:00 p.m. AUM’s Center for Disability Services will provide individuals with a chance to interact with stress-relief dogs after the mental strain of midterms. The Center provides academic support services to students with disabilities. The Counseling Center will also be in attendance to inform students about their services and…

Mar

04

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Tips On Balancing Personal and School Lives

OpinionMental Health, Tips

BY: Shuntia Gowdy School is one of the major keys to being successful in the future. However, it is very hard to focus on schoolwork and activities while going through things in your personal life. For example, losing a loved one while trying to study for a midterm is extremely hard. There are so many things going through your mind and it takes a huge toll on your mental health. People deal with situations very differently, so your way of coping with a problem may be totally different from the way others cope with things. Here are a few tips…

Mar

04

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

The Masked Singer Returns With a New Season and New Rules

NewsMasked Singer, Review

BY: Evan Justice Premiering right after Superbowl LIV, “The Masked Singer” season three started off with all new contestants and all new rules. Returning for a third season to guess who’s under the mask are, Ken Jeong, Nicole Scherzinger, Robin Thicke, and Jenny McCarthy, along with celebrity guest judge Jamie Foxx. All judges were introduced to six new contestants from Group A. It was announced that, together, the contestants from Group A had nine Super Bowl appearances. For those unfamiliar with the show, celebrities from all walks of life come together to battle it out each week until only one…

Mar

04

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Star Wars the Clone Wars: Three Things You Need to Know Before Season 7

OpinionReview, Star Wars

BY: Evan Justice At San Diego Comic-Con on July 19, 2018, Dave Filoni, creator of Star Wars the Clone Wars, announced a new season set to be released on the Disney+ streaming service on February 21, 2020. This was great news for anyone who was a fan of the show and has been waiting to see the conclusion ever since it was cancelled. Before the new season is released, there are a few things old and new fans should be aware of. Here is what you need to know before watching the final season. The Unfinished Episodes Shortly after its…

Mar

04

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

NFL Players Could Know Where Their New or Old Home is on March 18

Newsathletics, Football, NFL

BY: Shuntia Gowdy The NFL is a source of entertainment for many people across the world. With the 2019-2020 NFL season just ending, players can’t seem to catch a break. Whether players are focused on spending quality time with their families, perfecting their craft or following news about their team, football is still relevant in their life. In addition, some retired, current and potential NFL players will be looking for a new place to call home as the trade deadline and NFL draft approaches. The NFL draft is April 23, 2020. Based on the NFL draft order, the first…

Feb

24

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Montgomery Welcomes Josh Turner to the Montgomery Performing Arts Center

NewsConcert, Montgomery, MPAC, Music

BY: Justin Hicks Montgomery, Alabama – February 11, 2020 – The Montgomery Performing Arts Center has announced that Josh Turner will hold a concert on April 9th. Tickets for the event are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets at the MPAC box office. Josh Turner is a country superstar who has been nominated for 18 awards throughout his music career. Though he has been nominated 18 times, he has only won twice. He won the 2010 Single of the Year for his song “Why Don’t We Just Dance”. More recently, he won the 2019 Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded…

Feb

24

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Tennis Welcomes Six Newcomers to the Roster for the 2020 Season

Sportsathletics, Tennis

BY: Justin Hicks Auburn University at Montgomery has added six new faces to the roster for the 2020 season. The Warhawks hope that these additions will help the program excel to new heights. The newcomers include five freshmen and one transfer junior. Each one of these additions will have a strong role in the upcoming 2020 season. Men’s Tennis Muhamad Bedwan Muhamad Bedwan is a freshman from Millbrook, Alabama who is majoring in kinesiology. Bedwan was born May 17, 2001 to Ashraf and Inas Bedwan. He has three older brothers: Naseim, Ammer and Amer. His brother, Amer, played tennis at…