Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Dec

05

2019

Favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies

EditorialsChristmas, Hallmark, Movies, Review

BY: Molly Gray If you did not already know, the Hallmark Channel is already playing their new Christmas movies, as well as the classic ones that we all know and love. As usual, they have two channels where you can watch these movies. The first one is Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, which plays what I call the “sad movies.” Truthfully, they are the movies that are very heartwarming. The other is the Hallmark Channel, which plays movies that can be considered romantic comedies. Hallmark has something for everyone this Christmas season. Here’s what I found to be some favorite Hallmark…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

The History of Christmas Trees

OpinionChristmas, History

BY: Molly Gray It is getting close to the time of year in which you will start putting up your Christmas tree to get you in the Christmas spirit. One thing you probably do not do is wonder where the Christmas tree tradition started. The fact is that there are many different theories about Christmas tree origins. Here is the history of Christmas trees. Evergreen trees were used for many years by Pagans to celebrate winter festivals. Some would even use the branches to decorate their homes for the winter solstice. Though the official time period when Fir trees were…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

A Warhawk’s Winter Break

OpinionChristmas, Winter

BY: Anthony Flournoy School can be very stressful for students, but sometimes self-reflection can help de-stress. Self-reflection can involve congratulating yourself on another successful semester in your college career, or maybe looking back on your previous work and focus on enhancing certain skills. This gives students time to analyze themselves and work on shortcomings. The semester is finally coming to an end, and Winter Break is approaching. Even though the upcoming break could be boring, there are many things you can do throughout the break to stay productive. You could obtain a temporary job, volunteer, spend time with family, or…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Volunteering During the Holidays

OpinionChristmas, Volunteering, Winter

BY: Kaleria Jackson It’s that time of year again— the time where everyone is filled with cheer and the desire to give back to others. Even though we should give back to others all year round, this time of year is special to many. As people who are fortunate enough to have the things that we have, we should find it in our hearts to give to others in need. Here are a few ways we can give back this year. Adopt a Family If you adopt a family in need for the holidays, the family will write a wishlist…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

BET Plus

NewsBET, Hulu, Movies, Netflix, Review

BY: Kaleria Jackson Have Netflix and Hulu started a trend? With millions of people subscribing to these streaming services and getting rid of their cable television providers, many network television stations have started their own streaming services. Like other television networks, BET (Black Entertainment Television) cable television network has started their own streaming service. Tyler Perry partnered with BET to launch a streaming service that will cater to African American viewers and content creators. The video-on-demand service will have an ad-free subscription. Lucky enough for viewers, there will be no commercial breaks. For only $9.99 a month, this service will…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

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…