Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Apr

11

2019

End of Semester Cookout

News

BY: Taniya Frazier Congratulations Warhawks- we have made it to the end! Classes are almost over, and now it’s time to take a break. Come relax at a cookout on April 25, from 6:00- 9:00 p.m. This is the perfect way for all students to have fun, relax, and reflect on this semester before those finals begin. The cookout will be located near the grilling stations in the housing area. The event will be brought to you by the Black Student Union, the AUM National Association of the Advancement of Colored People, and the National Society of Leadership and Success.…

Apr

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Theatre AUM Guild Fundraiser Event: Open Mic Night

Campus, News, Theatre AUM

BY: Brittany Vallely Theatre AUM Guild’s (TAG) Open Mic Night is the chance to show off your skills or support your local artists! This is a public event where people are invited to showcase any kind of talent- dancers, singers, poets, comedians, and actors are all welcome to show what they've got. TAG will be bringing their own speakers and microphones in order for you to have all the sound equipment you need. Tony George, TAG president, explained that all funds will be going towards TAG to promote theatre and theatre events at AUM. “The event helps with expenses such…

Apr

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Spring 2019 Graduation

News

BY: Morgan Thayer Auburn University at Montgomery is bidding a final farewell to the Class of 2019. Spring Commencement will take place on May 4 beginning at 10:00 a.m. for the College of Business and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The ceremony for the College of Education, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the College of Sciences will begin at 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed online at http://graduation.aum.edu/. From all of us here at AUM, congratulations and good luck, Class of 2019.!

Apr

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Crawfish Boil

News

BY: Morgan Thayer With the end of the semester right around the corner, AUM’s athletic department, student involvement, orientation, and student involvement are hosting a crawfish boil April 27 beginning at noon for AUM students. The event will take place near the soccer and softball fields on campus. There will be food, inflatable games, music, and fun available for those with a valid AUM ID. These organizations want to celebrate the end of the semester in a big way. Come out in support of this event and celebrate the ending of another long and successful semester!

Apr

09

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

2019 Political Film Series Produces “Women in Gold”

Campus, News

BY: Brittany Vallely MONTGOMERY, Ala.- If you are a fan of historic films and free food then this is the event for you. AUM’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is giving the public the opportunity to watch the screening of “Women in Gold,” and will serve as part of the Holocaust Memorial Day feature. According to the AUM website, the screening is based on a true story about Maria Altman (played by Helen Mirren) and her nephew (played by Ryan Reynolds). Altman seeks to regain a portrait of her aunt- the painting is important because Altman is…

Apr

09

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

2019 Alabama Book Festival

News

BY: Kory Hobbs The Alabama Humanities Foundation is hosting ANABRANCH, an event in Montgomery at the end of this week, running between April 11-13. ANABRANCH is an event to celebrate different art forms throughout Alabama and the surrounding area. The event will conclude on April 13th with the 2019 Alabama Book Festival that aims to promote reading and literacy for all ages. The festival will take place at 301 Columbus St. in Old Alabama Town in downtown Montgomery with over 4,000 people expected to be in attendance. The festival will run between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and is free…

Apr

08

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Theatre AUM: Arcadia Preview

Theatre AUM

Video Credit: Marcus Godbee https://youtu.be/CvgMtQam4ns

Apr

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Theatre AUM Presents: Arcadia

News, Theatre AUM

BY: Brittany Vallely The awarding winning play Arcadia can now be seen at Auburn University at Montgomery. This show is filled with mathematics, literature, romance, and time travel. The play was written by Tom Stoppered, who is also known for writing the screenplay Shakespeare in Love. The play takes place at a country estate in England called Sidley Park. The time frame goes back and forth from the 1880s and the early 90s. The audience will soon see the relationships between each era and the order and disorders of each situation. Even though time goes on, history has a way…

Apr

03

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Higher Ed Day 2019

News

BY: Morgan Thayer Every year, students from all over the state gather in Montgomery for Higher Education Day to bring awareness to the importance of higher and secondary education. This year the event will be held April 3 in downtown Montgomery from 9:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Students will be given the opportunity to be shuttled to and from campus. If you ride the bus, please be ready to load at the AUM Duck Pond parking lot at 8:30 a.m. The bus will return between 2-2:30 p.m. This event gives students the opportunity to meet and network with other students…

Apr

03

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Kickoff to College Tailgate

News, University

Kickoff to College Tailgate is an event done every spring by the admissions and recruitment office to allow newly admitted students the chance to get a glimpse of what life is like here on campus. This event will take place April 6, 2019 on the quad beginning at 11 a.m - 2 p.m. New students will have a chance to meet future classmates, receive information about Greek life and other organizations on campus, enjoy delicious Shane's BBQ, and play tailgate games. There will also be opportunities to tour the residence halls- Warhawk Hall and The Commons. Newly admitted students will…

Mar

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Online or In-class- Which Do You Prefer?

Opinion

BY: Taniya Frazier Auburn University Montgomery offers a variety of classes. There are traditional classes which require students to be in-class to participate. There are hybrid classes which require students to come to class half of the week and the remaining half is online. There are online classes which require students to only participate online. The question is which one do students prefer the most? Some people would automatically assume that every student wants to have online classes so that they don’t have to get out of bed. However, that is not true for every student. I have asked students…

Mar

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Earth Companions Organization Petitions the Café for Reusable Materials

Campus, News

BY: Brittany Vallely The anti-plastic straw movement has become a social media phenomenon for when people order drinks at restaurants, but the AUM’s Earth Companions Organization (ECO) is taking a step further to help the environment on campus. ECO has created a petition to advocate that the AUM café should use reusable trays and is inviting everyone to contribute. Kate Saylor, a junior, says AUM ECO was founded in January 2019 in an Honors Program class under the direction of Keith Kawczynski. “We were tasked with developing a project that would make a difference in the community. As environmentally conscious…

Mar

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Political Apathy Is More Problematic Than You Think

Editorials

BY: Brittany Vallely “It will get cooler, it will get warmer. It’s called weather… I think it’s a big scam for a lot of people to make a lot of money,” said the current president when asked if he believed in climate change by Fox News. This is an example of how political apathy is the number one environmental problem in the United States because in order to solve any issue, our nation’s leaders must participate. According to the League of Conservation Voters, they “counted a total of 35 House votes and 19 Senate votes to overturn climate regulations,…

Mar

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Ways to Survive Pollen Season

Opinion

BY: Brittany Vallely People are sneezing, their noses are running, and their eyes are constantly watering-- which is also known as Hay fever. Pollen is impossible to avoid because it can be carted by wind, insects, and people. Ben Lang, a meteorologist at WAKA news station, says warming temperatures are rising at 71 degrees and the public will continue to see that number climb. This past week pollen was at a 10.4 average. “The current pollen average is not really strange for Alabama,” Lang said. We all need to go outside to get some fresh air, but no one really…

Mar

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Kodi’s Cinema Criteria: Captain Marvel

Editorials, Opinion

BY: Kodi Robertson What does one expect when seeing a superhero movie? Action, good conquering evil, wide shots, establishing shots, full body shots, and nowadays humor as well. Captain Marvel packs in all of these qualities in a neat package with a neater looking bow in pushing for female empowerment. Endowed with weeks of what seemed like endless promoting, Captain Marvel manages to live up to nearly all of its hype. Make no mistake, Brie Larson and company do not by any means disappoint. The issues I witnessed in the film go beyond the performers. First let’s take a look…

Mar

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Societal Expectations for a College Student

Editorials

BY: Ambria Davis Society expects so much from college students that most do not feel they are adequate enough to finish college or even be a part of society. Society is not made up of an individual’s standards, but instead a community's expectations and standards as a whole. These expectations and standards define what is socially acceptable and unacceptable. These expectations run rampantly, positively and negatively, through the college student’s friend group. The stereotypical things that college students mostly do the minute they leave their parents or guardians home are partying, drugs, diet problems, finding their identity, sex, and relationships.…

Mar

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Fido Fest 2019

News

BY: Kory Hobbs The 4th annual Fido Fest will be held this Saturday, March 30 in Montgomery at The Shoppes at EastChase. It will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with benefits going to the Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets. The festival will be held in a parking lot near Dillard’s and consist of fun events and local vendors. It is a free festival, but donations are encouraged. All animal lovers are encouraged to come out and enjoy the festival. Fido Fest was a huge success last year and there is a lot of excitement for this Saturday.…

Mar

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM SpringFest 2019

News

BY: Taniya Frazier SpringFest is a huge annual event held on campus during the spring as a last hoorah before the impending doom of finals. The event will be held on March 27, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The event will be located in Taylor Center 221-223. Admission to this event will require people to bring two items to donate to Lee County tornado victims. The event is always filled with food, fun and games. The annual event is hosted by Campus Activities Board. This year the theme for the event is western. Go ahead and get out…

Mar

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

ArtWorks Earth’s Heart: Connecting Cultures

News

BY: Ambria Davis ArtWorks Earth’s Heart: Connecting Cultures is great for teaching different cultures to the younger and curious generations. Connecting Cultures is taught by Kelly Bazam at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. She specializes her teaching very short lessons of different cultures to the pre-k students. Her goal is to “introduce young learners to the basic greetings, visual arts, music, clothing, and traditions of the country in focus.” Ms. Bazam focuses on different countries each month. This month, in March, she is teaching New Zealand. Next month, in April, she’ll teach about Greece and for the next two…

Mar

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Are You Ready for the Workforce?

Opinion

BY: Taniya Frazier Auburn University Montgomery Career Development Center is having a career fair on April 3, 2019. The fair will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Taylor Center 230. The fair is only for students and alumni. The attire is professional dress code and it is mandatory. In order to attend, you must have your Warhawk ID. The career fair will offer students help with resume building, finding jobs and giving out tips about the workforce. There will be a couple of different companies and organizations seeking fresh workers or possible interns. The Career Development Center help students get ready…