Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Op-ed: The case for forgiving student loan debt

14Nov

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Opinion

Op-ed: The case for forgiving student loan debt

By: Deshala Wilkins In a country that is becoming increasingly polarized, few political issues have sparked as much debate and division as forgiving student loan debt. Proponents argue that relieving college graduates of their crushing debt is not just a compassionate gesture, but a vital step towards economic justice. On the other side, skeptics warn of fiscal recklessness and question the fairness of erasing such debt. However, in the midst of this heated discourse, two undeniable truths emerge: the student loan crisis has reached unprecedented levels, and the consequences of inaction may be dire. The pressing question remains. Is it time to forgive student loan debt? In my opinion even though students made a legal obligation with the FAFSA, their student loan debt ...

Op-ed: Public faith and universities can and should coexist

14Nov

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Opinion

Op-ed: Public faith and universities can and should coexist

By: Dalton Kimbro AUBURN, Ala. – Some Auburn University faculty and staff have come under fire after participating in student baptisms on campus. Per WSFA News, head football coach Hugh Freeze, along with other Auburn faculty members, can be seen on video baptizing students, including a freshman football player, following an on-campus worship service called “Unite Auburn.” Involvement of university faculty triggered a response from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), stating that Freeze’s actions “create a coercive environment that excludes those students who don’t subscribe to the Christian views being pushed onto players by their coaches,” per New York Post, while also calling the actions “unconstitutional.” Although Auburn University and Coach ...

Communication Department’s Mentor Halloween Party

14Nov

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News, University

Communication Department’s Mentor Halloween Party

By: Keturah Stone MONTGOMERY, Ala. − Halloween is a national pastime where people enjoy dressing up as someone else. In the spirit of the season Auburn University at Montgomery’s (AUM) campus held “Shriek Week” as the school colors are black and orange, and the Communication Department was part of these celebrations with a Halloween faculty-mentee party Monday night. The purpose of the event was for faculty mentors to meet their student mentees. The week before an email was sent out about a scavenger hunt to where students could win up prizes, including first place: $100 toward your student account; second place: lunch with Bethany Davis at WSFA and third place: $50 value gift basket. At the end of the night, Communication senior Mackenzie Martin was awarded lunch with WSFA anchor B...

14Nov

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Opinion

Op-ed: From breast to chest

Are hospitals stealing femininity? By: Gracie Keith Cancel culture is not a topic that is new to anyone, but the topics of discussion seem to get more and more triggering and leftist-focused the deeper we dive into cancellation. Everywhere you turn people are changing wordage or canceling wordage. The media does not hold back from putting those who are canceled on blast, but a topic we have not seen blasted yet is the attempt to change the phrase and action of breastfeeding to chest feeding in lactation offices and hospitals. This blatant attempt to steal femininity from the action of providing for a child is just another attempt at being more inclusive, but how far will they go? Is this a generational issue or something all ages and genders are facing? Ella Chandler born into G...

14Nov

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News, Opinion

The price of being an Auburn Tiger

Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery students can expect a rise in tuition and housing fall of 2024 By: Penton McNider MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Prices across the U.S. can be seen on the rise recently from gasoline to eggs; with inflation rates reaching the highest seen since the 1980s. According to Rob Wile, a business reporter for NBC News, the consumer price index is continuously trending upward. Wile explains this trend upwards is related to COVID-19 pandemic and it will likely be a long time before we see pre-pandemic prices. While some prices are expected to take some time to recover from the pandemic, college students are returning to campuses in pre-pandemic fashion. However, students at Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery are going to have to...

13Nov

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Opinion, Sports

Aiming high and scoring goals

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Inspired by her role models, Emma Webster finds a way to balance her studies and soccer By: Gracie Keith AUM Audio · Aiming High and Scoring Goals: How Emma Webster Balances Studies and Soccer MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Growing up did you have an inspirational role model? Maybe this was a famous athlete, celebrity or a family member. The choice could be who is the coolest, or has the most money or medals. But for some, there is so much more to a role model. Emma Webster, a sophomore on the Auburn University Montgomery Women’s Soccer team, said her inspiration comes from Alex Morgan, a professional soccer player, and her parents. In a recent interview, Webster talked about how her parents were her biggest inspiration. She said, “My paren...

31Oct

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News

Halloween Safety PSA

By: Mason Lawrence Halloween is a very fun time of year, but for it to be fun, you need to stay safe. Whether youare going to a party, trick-or-treating or a fall festival, there are several ways that you can havefun and be safe. Firstly, if you have kids or little ones with you, make sure you keep an eye onthem. With everyone in costumes, it is easy to lose sight and get separated. Your kid will mostlikely be matching at least one other kid, so it is important to keep them close. To prevent this,you can hold the child’s hand, as well as setting up a meeting spot if you are to get separated.Secondly, make sure to be aware of your surroundings. If you see any suspicious activity,make sure to say something. This could also apply to college kids attending parties. Make sure tokeep an eye...

10Sep

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Young, Educated and Starving?

Photo by Frank C. Williams By: Victoria Salters The broke college student — it’s a common phrase that many young college students are all too familiar with. I remember when I was first moving into college, my mom made a joke about how I needed to be sure that I avoided eating too much junk food because “The freshman 15 doesn’t discriminate.” Little did I know that I would be met with an adverse problem. As college students navigate the uncharted territory of university life, they often encounter unexpected challenges. For many, the high cost of living and the cost of textbooks may present the greatest financial hurdles. However, for some students, simply obtaining their next meal can be a struggle. The issue of food insecurity on college campuses is both complex and pervasive yet,...

27Apr

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Opinion

Hayley Richards legacy

By: Emma Keith Picture of Hayley Richards who won Best Experimental Learning Project Do you ever think about what a legacy is? What do you want to be remembered for, who do you want to be remembered by, and what legacy will you leave? Hayley Richards is leaving behind an amazing legacy when it comes to writing for Auburn University Montgomery. Hayley is a Communications major who has been at AUM for 5.5 years. In this time, she has published many articles for Aums online writing forum the Aumnibus and has recently been recognized as “Best Experimental Learning Project” in regard to job shadowing Montgomery Advertiser Rural South reporter Hadley Hitson in an effort to cover the Lowndes County Wastewater Crisis. In a recent interview with Hayley, she was asked about what advice sh...

<strong>Orientation Rocks for Incoming Freshman at AUM</strong>

21Apr

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University

Orientation Rocks for Incoming Freshman at AUM

By: Lex Wedgworth Incoming freshmen have something to look forward to this upcoming Summer due to the fact that they will have the pleasure of attending orientation on a particular date at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). Although orientation at AUM seems like you are going to a day camp it is much more than that. At orientation at AUM, students can: register for classes, get their Warhawk identification cards, tour the beautiful campus, meet others that could potentially be their classmates, learn about the services students get and they can ask any unanswered questions that may be lingering in their mind before their first semester. This article will give new students a better look at why orientation will be great for them this upcoming Summer 2023. In a description on AUM...