Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Mar

25

2019

Counseling and Health Promotion Services Produces Back to Back Events for Mental Health.

News, University

BY: Brittany Vallely MONTGOMERY, Ala.- College is a stressful time because some students are having to keep track with work, paying their bills, attending extracurricular, exercise, sleep, social life, and on top of that focusing on their school work. All of this can be overwhelming, but counseling services are giving students the opportunity to take a break from the chaos at Cookies and Coffee with Counselors and Mindfulness Group on the same day. Coffee and Cookies with Counselors is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff members to get to know the counselors and interns. Individuals can find out about…

Mar

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

A Brief Look into the Origins of AUM

Opinioneditorial, feature

BY: Kory Hobbs Auburn University at Montgomery is currently home to over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The campus sits on a beautiful 500-acre lot on the eastern side of Montgomery. The success of the university and campus would not have been possible if it wasn’t for what unfolded in the late 1960’s. On a quest to expand higher education within the city of Montgomery, Charles Brightwell, the president of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce looked around the city for the best candidates. The University of Alabama had an educational building near Maxwell Airforce Base off Bell Street that…

Mar

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Awards Grant for Binge Viewing Study

News, University

BY: Marcus Godbee Auburn University Montgomery has awarded Dr. Hilary Gamble a grant to complete a study about television viewing. The study will analyze binge watching and how it affects people in their viewer experience. In this study, qualified participants will watch a total of three episodes of the TV show “Dexter” over the course of two weeks. The participants will be divided into two groups. One group will watch one episode per week; the other group will watch all three episodes at once. “I want to see how binge viewers differ from weekly TV viewers in how they experience…

Mar

20

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Walk MS Fundraiser is Almost Here

News

BY: Kory Hobbs The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting Walk MS in Montgomery this Saturday, March 23. The fundraiser will be held downtown and will start at 200 Coosa St. Those that want to participate in the walk can register online at http://nationalmssociety.org. However, registration closes at noon on Thursday. If you are unable to register and still want to participate, please see someone at the registration area before the walk begins. On-site registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. All ages are encouraged to participate to help put an end to…

Mar

20

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Montgomery Zoo Weekend

News

BY: Morgan Thayer MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Due to rain expected this weekend, Zoo weekend at the Montgomery Zoo has been rescheduled for March 23 thru March 24. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The 42nd annual zoo weekend was scheduled to take place March 9-10 but due to expected wet weather, officials with the zoo decided it would be best for the animals and activities to reschedule for a later date. According to the Zoo’s website, the weekend will be a festive event with live entertainment, games, rides, bouncy houses, big slides, inflatables, pony and camel rides, petting zoo, karate…

Mar

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

All Hail Queen Ann

News

BY: Morgan Thayer Mobile is where it all started, the original Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is a time for celebration, beads, moon pies and elaborate floats. The original Mardi Gras began in 1703 when French settlers celebrated at Twenty-Seven Mile Bluff, the first settlement in the city. The celebration in 1711 included a parade, believed to be the first parade in North America, was nothing like the celebration of floats we see today. Over the years, the parades have become more over the top and involved bringing us what we see today in Mobile. Throughout Mobile, masked parading societies otherwise…

Mar

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Battling Depression in College

Editorials

BY: Taniya Frazier College comes with a lot of new experiences, challenges, and adventures. However, there is one thing that creeps up on college students that no one wants, depression. A dark cloud that can ruin a person’s outlook and hovers over everything. College students are like gymnasts. We have to juggle academics, a social life, and work. We have to handle everything as if we are on a balance beam. If one part of your life becomes too heavy, you are at a risk of falling. If another part of your life isn’t equally balanced, how are you going…

Mar

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

#WarhawkBuddy

University

BY: Taniya Frazier College is a new journey for all students. This journey will develop new interests, discoveries, and trials. I don’t think it’s one that anyone takes alone. Friends are crucial to a student’s outlook on college. Besides academics, a student’s social life has a bigger impact on their college experience. Through this journey, it helps to have a buddy to talk with and experience life together. The people you meet in college will grow to be some of your closest friends. Your ‘Warhawk Buddy’ will more than likely be with you through majority or all of your college…

Mar

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Club and Organization Spotlight: NAACP

Campus

BY: Taniya Frazier On AUM’s campus, we have over 60+ clubs and organizations. There is always some type of activity or event going on. This week, I want to shed light on an organization’s achievement. The National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) organization on campus has been recognized for their successful progression. The Auburn Montgomery Chapter of NAACP has recently received an award for the ‘Most Improved Chapter’ from the “Alabama Youth & College Division of the NAACP” at the 66th Annual State Convention. The chapter, here on campus, currently has approximately 82 members! Since their reactivation…

Mar

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Midterms Are Around the Corner: Are You Ready?

Editorials

BY: Taniya Frazier February has come and gone. Now is the time that college students everywhere dread. Midterms are coming. Midterms are a sign of progress and a benchmark. You have completed half of the semester so far. This time should excite you, but the sight of exams are a bummer. You should be well prepared for the upcoming tests and quizzes. If you’re not, don’t worry. I’m sure these tips will help you along the way. Surviving midterms are all about balance. You have to prioritize your time academically, socially, and mentally. Academically, it would be wise to review…

Mar

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Weekly Life Hacks: Screwdrivers

Editorials

BY: Ambria Davis The flathead and Phillips head are used as tool to help construct products and projects whenever it is needed. The screwdriver or a ‘turnscrew’ was first mentioned in the 1500’s in Germany, yet it became popular in the 1700’s in England. It is described as a “refined tool” with a pear-shaped handle, shaft and head. Soon, screws began to replace nails due to companies manufacturing products. Its function is to tighten and release bolts and screws. There are several types of screwdrivers, however, only two screwdrivers will be distinguished today: flathead and Phillips head. The flathead screwdriver…

Mar

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Why Do Different Bottled Water Brands Taste Different?

Editorials

BY: Ambria Davis Bottled water brands taste different for many people because of how they are filtered and/or purified. Why do different bottled water brands taste completely different from each other? The different taste or flavor comes from where the water comes from. This determines the mineral or chalky taste that some have as the water passes through the different layers of limestone deep underground. To include, many bottled water brand companies will add other minerals to enhance the taste, yet this does or does not mean it will taste good. The most bought water bottle brands are Aquafina, Dasani,…

Mar

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Does AUM Need New Clubs?

Campus

BY: Ambria Davis There are over 50 organizations and clubs on this campus, however some AUM students feel there should be more organizations and clubs that help the community more. Being in a club or organization helps students make new friends and work as a team to achieve goals and most of all, have fun. With all the organizations and clubs on campus, many of AUM’s students believe there should be a few new clubs added to the list. This could be two potential new clubs such as a mentoring program for middle and high school students and moral welfare…

Mar

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

The Story of How My Goldfish Raised My GPA

Editorials

BY: Ambria Davis To start off, I was not doing so well in school and I was doing everything possible to pass certain classes. As a result, this brought my mental health down. To combat that, I painted, took photographs, went to the gym, hung out with friends and had a job. No matter how many times I socialized; I was still lonely. I had a ton of support from my family and friends, but I had lost my encouragement. I was stuck in a depression like state which I began to realize was not helping my mental state. By…

Feb

26

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Kodi’s Cinema Criteria

Opinion

Dear Reader: As the title suggests, I plan on tackling the role of “movie critic” here at the Aumnibus for the remainder of my last semester at AUM. I do not intend for all of you to agree with the words I type, nor do I expect to follow in the footsteps of my predecessor Olivia Crutchfield. These features I write will be based on my own experience and knowledge. Those who know me, know I tend to fall behind on series such as this, but I write this letter to you as a means to fulfill my promise to…

Feb

26

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

The Importance of Black History Month

Editorials

BY: Taniya Frazier February as we all know is Black History Month. However, February is the most important month from a black person’s point of view. Not many people will believe that, but it’s true. For some, it’s the only month that matters. Throughout the year, black people are given grief for simply being a color. A hairstyle is ‘too black.’ A person’s personality is ‘too black.’ An idea is ‘too black.’ However, in February that doesn’t matter. Black people can boldly and proudly display their culture, background and heritage. This month, I have attempted to go to many events…

Feb

26

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee 2019 Welcomes Hillary Clinton

News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BY: Brittany Vallely SELMA, Ala.- Former Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady Hillary Clinton will be making an appearance in Selma to commemorate the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the Selma-Montgomery March, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. She will be there to the support the Lift Our Vote 2020 proposal that encourages people to register and vote for the next presidential election. This is the chance to walk across the famous Edmund Pettus Bridge with public figures and real foot soldiers who marched in 1965 for African American voting rights, which is also…

Feb

22

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Campus Cats

Opinion

By Ambria Davis There are many animals all over the AUM campus, from various species of birds, squirrels, insects, a herd of deer, to the occasional opossum. However, there is a family of feral cats that takes residence outside the housing buildings. Since the time I started attending AUM, I’ve seen many feral cats throughout the campus and even a stray dog last year. I never seen a problem with the cats, since they stay a decent distance away. I do understand that they are a potential threat for rabies and other diseases that they can transfer to humans. Additionally,…

Feb

22

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Weekly Life Hacks: Dryer Sheets

Opinion

BY: Ambria Davis Dryer sheets are mainly used to remove static and freshen clothes when you put them in the dryer; however, you can use these sheets for other hacks in life. The dryer sheet was invented in 1970 as a way to soften and improve the comfort of clothes. It helps against static. During that time, they were only used for the dryer machines. Now, they are used in several different ways around the home. When you place one or two at the bottom of your trash can, you will eliminate the odor of the trash can and you…

Feb

14

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Matt & Ben Press Release – Theatre AUM

Theatre AUM

BY: Marcus Godbee Theatre’s AUM’s “Matt & Ben,”by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers, opens Thursday, Feb 14 at 7:30p.m. “Matt & Ben” depicts Matt Damon and Ben Affleck before they were skyrocketed into superstardom. The story explores themes of friendship, betrayal and loyalty while the two caricatures broadcast to the audience a fictionalized telling of how “Good Will Hunting” was written. Despite the play being a story about two men, the roles are traditionally played by women. Kate Saylor, who plays the role of Matt, is taking on the biggest role of her career with this production. “I’ve learned about…