Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Dec

05

2019

Keeping Up Your Diet Through the Holidays

OpinionChristmas, Health

BY: Caitlin Gallagher The holidays. If you’re like me, you start thinking about turkeys and hams and all the fixings around August. In my humble opinion, the holidays are the best part of the year. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the cherry on top of the green and red cornucopia: New Years. Sometimes, though, we tend to compromise our diets and healthy living for the two-month celebration. We say that we’ll just splurge for the one day and hop back on the healthy train as soon as the day is done. However, falling off the wagon for one day can set back…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Lady Warhawks Lose to Mississippi College

Sportsathletics, Volleyball

BY: Brandon Barker The Lady Warhawks were swept by Mississippi College on Friday, losing a pivotal conference game. The Lady Choctaws won 3-0 against the Warhawks in a home game that helped boost their confidence as the season winds down. Mississippi College moves on with a record 10-19 and a total of 5 conference wins. The Warhawks move on with a record of 16-13 and 7 conference wins. The Warhawks are still eligible for the playoff with 3 games over .500 and a couple more games left in the regular season. Mississippi College won the match in straight sets 25-18,…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AMC Offers New Subscription Service

NewsAMC, Hulu, Netflix, Review

BY: Brandon Barker This past October, AMC Theatres began a new subscription service that is set to battle top on-demand streaming platforms like Google Play and iTunes. With thousands of titles available to the customer, AMC is definitely a go-to entertainment company. AMC is the world’s largest theatre chain and wants to expand its reach to more consumers. Starting a new service with customers already familiar with their brand is a huge advantage because they have access to their information. AMC will offer over 2000 titles, with new ones added every month just like Amazon and other streaming companies. As…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Men’s Basketball vs. Florida Tech University

Sportsathletics, basketball

BY: Randy Dunn After an unfortunate loss the night before, the Warhawks were back in action on Saturday afternoon against the Panthers of Florida Tech. This was only the second meeting of the two schools— the Warhawks won the previous matchup in 2018 (71-65). Knowing they let their first game slip away, the Warhawks hit the floor running against the Panthers. Senior guard #5 Carlos Bell put the team up 21 points while adding five rebounds, two assists, a block, and a steal. On top of his stellar play, other solid players like junior guard #2 Darrion Taylor added 10…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Men’s Basketball vs. Rollins College

Sportsathletics, basketball

BY: Randy Dunn AUM’s men’s basketball team kicked off their 2019 season against the Tars of Rollins College. The gymnasium went into an uproar as the Warhawks took the court and formed their pre-game lay-up line, and as the shot clock wound down, the excitement continued to grow. This was the second matchup between the Warhawks and the Tars— in 2018, the Tars defeated AUM (86-76). The Warhawks started the first half off strong, putting up 32 points up to Rollins’ 26, with a strong showing from senior Darrion Taylor (19 points, 4 assists, and 2 rebounds) and redshirt junior…

Dec

04

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Buying Christmas Presents on a Budget

OpinionBudget, Christmas

BY: Allison Stewart As “Jingle Bells” begins playing on the radio, Christmas shopping begins. The list of people you need to buy presents for usually grows quicker than expected. You may think your wallet will slowly lose it’s jingle — it does not have to, though. No matter how long your list may be, there are ways to ensure you get the perfect presents without breaking the bank. It all begins with comparing your options. It also helps to group people who are associated with you in similar ways. You can organize it by how much you are willing to…

Dec

04

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Student Spotlight: AUM University Honors Program with Hadassah Gaddis + Brennan DePace

Campus, OpinionHonors Program, Spotlight, Student, UHP

BY: Allison Stewart Excellence is the standard for academics and community service in the AUM University Honors Program. Inspired by global citizenship and a “blowing up the box” mentality, UHP strives to create quality students. Hadassah Gaddis and Brennan DePace are no exception to UHP’s mission. As Warhawks in UHP, Hadassah and Brennan are required to complete honors seminars and colloquiums. These courses force students to think critically and welcome a diverse way of thinking. Taught by professors from various academic backgrounds, students are exposed to a variety of teaching styles, too. Hadassah is proud to be a part of…

Dec

04

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

More Money, More Problems: Unethical Monetization in Video Games

EditorialsVideo Games

BY: Cory Donde Most Millennials remember a time when new games came out for $40, and we became outraged when the price was raised to $60. Now, we wish that the $60 dollar price tag was all we had to pay for a full game. Due to game developers and publishers becoming increasingly greedy, more monetization methods are being implemented into games, and most people who play games now eat up the opportunity to gain more content, even if it eats into their wallets. Whenever we log in to our favorite recent releases, we're introduced to storefronts full of premium…

Dec

04

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

The Phoenix of Video Game Development: Hideo Kojima

OpinionVideo Games

BY: Cory Donde One of the most well-known names in the video game industry, Hideo Kojima, made his mark through both innovation and ground-breaking storylines. Best known for the Metal Gear franchise, Kojima first made his mark with the first game in the series, Metal Gear for the MSX 2, which was released on July 17, 1987. The game originally was set to be an action-adventure game, but due to the technological restraints of the console, only two to three enemies could appear on the screen at the same time, which slowed down the pacing that Konami wanted. To combat…

Dec

04

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Coffee Shop Spots for Finals

OpinionCoffee, Finals, Studying

BY: Allison Stewart As the semester approaches the end, finals are slowly emerging. May the coffee start brewing. The end of the semester presents mixed emotions. There is excitement for the semester to be over, but there’s also anxiety for remaining assignments. If you are anything like me, even thinking about my to-do list is sure to raise my blood pressure. However, preparation is key to having a successful end to the semester. Choosing the right environment to do your work in is also important. Coffee shops are common places to find people working on homework. With their relaxing music,…

Nov

12

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Graduation- Fall 2019

UniversityGraduation, Seniors

BY: Morgan Thayer Auburn University at Montgomery is bidding a final farewell to the graduating Class of 2019. Fall Commencement will take place on December 14 at 10:00 a.m. for the College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the College of Sciences. The College of Business and College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences will hold their ceremony at 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed online at http://graduation.aum.edu/. Congratulations to our graduating students!

Nov

12

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

The Seagull

Theatre AUMTheatre AUM

BY: Kaleria Jackson There is no stopping Theatre AUM. After the World Tour: Acting Showcase performance earlier this semester, the department quickly started preparing for their next production. For this next production, Theatre AUM will present their production of The Seagull by Anton Chekhov translated by Christopher Hampton on November 7. I visited the set, and it looks fantastic. Sources say that the costumes are elaborate for such a period piece. The students who are participating in the production have been working hard to bring this show to life for AUM and the community. Student and actor Tony George says he…

Nov

12

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Is the Café Good? Survey Says…

EditorialsCafe, Health

BY: Anonymous There are a few things that can make or break a college student’s campus life. Having a social group, events to go to and meet new people, and places to hang out at are all important. However, one of the most critical things in our lives at this point is simply food. It’s where most of our money goes and what we’re getting between classes. Hell, the main reason we go to campus events is to simply eat and leave (you’re not the only one, we all do it). It only makes sense that the cafeteria plays a…

Nov

09

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Turkey Day Classic Parade Returns

NewsASU, Football, Montgomery, Parade, Thanksgiving

BY: Allison Stewart Want to experience a Thanksgiving event like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Do not worry — Alabama State University has you covered. On November 28, ASU will host their annual Turkey Day Classic Parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., with a football game to follow. It will take place in downtown Montgomery. The parade will include something for everyone. Some of the entries include: decorated vehicles, floats and bands. Local schools, businesses, non-profits, and organizations will be featured. If you would like to volunteer to be a parade marshall, please visit alasu.edu. Applications…

Nov

09

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Review

EditorialsDisney, Movies, Review

BY: Caitlin Gallagher Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, like its predecessor, gives us a side to the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty that we didn’t know before. The film starts with a focus on the newly engaged couple, Aurora and Prince Phillip. With a deep desire to unify their two kingdoms—The Moors and Ulstead—soon betrayal and deceit looms like a dark cloud over their plans and rips through each of their families. Once more, Angelina Jolie delivers a cunning performance as Maleficent. Riddled with sly and witty one-liners, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil delves deeper into her ancestry and we begin to…

Nov

09

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

K-12 Education Resource Fair

UniversityCareer, Education, Resource Fair

BY: Molly Gray Auburn University at Montgomery will be hosting the K-12 Education Resource Fair this year. This event will be Friday, November 15 starting at 10 a.m. in the lobby of Goodwyn Hall directly across from the Taylor Center. The K-12 Education Resource Fair is sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery, Air University, and Troy University. What can you expect from the resource fair? You will learn about the newest and most modern education resources and programs offered in the River Region.Programs that you can expect to find there include: Yale School Rule, Lobaki Foundation, and the National Math…

Nov

09

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Tips for Going to Any Christmas Market

OpinionChristmas, Shopping

BY: Molly Gray I am obsessed with going to Christmas markets in the area. There is just something so fun and magical about shopping in a Christmas Wonderland. I go to two markets every single year. Therefore, I have learned a lot, so I want to share my tips for going to any Christmas market. Look at the schedule for the market. This may seem like a simple thing, but it is very important. Most markets span over the weekend and offer a preview night. Preview nights are nice, but they cost extra. Therefore, you need to know what will…

Nov

08

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

The City of Prattville’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

NewsChristmas, Parade, Prattville

BY: Molly Gray The City of Prattville will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade during the first week in December. The Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 5, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. Local dancers and musicians will start the event with various carols and dances that they have prepared. The tree will officially be lighted at 7 p.m. Santa Claus will come shortly afterwards for children to see him and take pictures with him. The Christmas tree will be the center of the Christmas lights display in downtown Prattville. The next night, December 6, 2019,…

Nov

08

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Winter Schedule

NewsAlabama Shakespeare Festival, ASF, Theatre

BY: Molly Gray This winter season, Alabama Shakespeare Festival will be showing two Christmas plays. The shows are The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will be performed from December 5 to December 29. The show will be held on the Festival Stage. It will be a 70-minute play with no intermission. It is suggested that audience members be at least 7 years old. The play is focused around the Herdman kids. They run wild but decide to try out for the Christmas…

Nov

08

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Men’s Soccer Weekend Recap

News, Sportsathletics, Soccer

BY: Allison Singleterry Auburn University at Montgomery’s men’s soccer team traveled to Mississippi to participate in two conference matches. The Warhawks played the number one team in the conference, Mississippi College, on November 1. The men’s team lost 2-0. Mississippi College outshot AUM 12-6, with 6 of them being on goal, while AUM only had two shots on goal during the match. AUM fouled Mississippi College Choctaws 18 times, while the Choctaws fouled the Warhawks 13 times. Arnaud Baron took two shots, while Andrew Elkins, Alexis Arriaga, and Rasheed Bolaji all took a shot each. Baron and Arriaga both got…