Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Feb

22

2019

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…

Feb

14

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Matt & Ben – Theatre AUM

News, Theatre AUM

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Feb

12

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Valentine’s Day Treats That Are Better Than Chocolate

Editorials

BY: Brittany Vallely Each year people tend to buy the same treats on Valentine’s Day: chocolate, flowers, and Hallmark cards. Instead of visiting the grocery store, check out the menu at the local fast food restaurants. Many food chain restaurants are getting into the romantic spirt, and if you or your significant other are trying to find ways to make Valentine’s Day a little bit sweeter then here are some treats that can be found in your area. Chick-Fil-A If you are not a chocolate fan then this is the treat for you. Chick-Fil-A is selling their famous chicken…

Feb

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

How to Stick To Your New Year’s Resolutions

Editorials

BY: Brittany Vallely The New Year has begun and millions of people are working on their resolution to become the best version of themselves, but how long does the average person stay dedicated to their resolution? According to Business Insider, about 80 percent of people will fail their New Year’s resolutions by February. The reason why is because a person feels too busy or they simply give up because they do not feel committed to the task, and then tell themselves they will try again next year. Whether the goal is fitness, financial stability, or spirituality, the only way to…

Dec

03

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Featured Features: Ralph Breaks the Internet

Opinion

Full of opinions, but free of spoilers. Our good friend Ralph from Wreck It Ralph is back, he’s breaking the internet, and everyone (including me) is so happy that he is! Wreck It Ralph includes a star-studded cast with names you are all too familiar with and names you love. Even though this is considered to be a children’s movie, anyone can surely enjoy it. The one thing that really stuck out to me with this film was the animation. Each character moved and reacted like a real person. The facial expressions, the body postures, the hand gestures- everything was believable…

Dec

03

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Says Farewell to the Graduating Class of 2018

News, University

BY: Savanna Sabb Montgomery, Ala- Auburn University will be saying a final farewell to the Graduating Class of 2018 on Saturday, December 15th with their Fall commencement ceremony. The ceremony will be held in the Athletics Complex (gymnasium) on AUM’s campus. At 10:00 A.M the Colleges of Business, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Sciences will be going through their graduation process. At 2:00 P.M. the College of Education and Liberal Arts and Sciences will have their ceremony.

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Featured Features: Widows

Opinion

Full of opinions, but free of spoilers. I have been waiting for this movie since I saw the very first trailer because it shows powerful women kicking butt and taking names. Widows is a movie jammed packed with strong women, crime, and sabotage, seriously what more do you want from a film? One thing I appreciated about this film is that it got to the main point of the film pretty quickly. We find out why these women are teaming up pretty early on, it takes you straight to the catalyst that drives the plot which I thoroughly enjoy. One…

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Featured Features: The Grinch

Opinion

Full of opinions, but free of spoilers. November is finally here and the hot days have officially been replaced with much cooler ones, so that only means one thing: Christmas movies! Christmas festivities are already taking place and while some embrace the premature celebrations and décor, others look down upon the early hoopla. The latter are sometimes known as a Grinch. You may identify with the frustrations of people practically overlooking Thanksgiving and going straight to Christmas decorations as soon as Halloween ones come down. But, there’s a story by our good friend Dr. Seuss about a creature who hates…

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Actor Spotlight: Brittany Vallely

Theatre AUM, University

BY: Olivia Crutchfield Theatre AUM may not get a lot of praise on campus from students or faculty that are not active in the department, but Theatre AUM in the last year has been showing out, and it deserves to get some notoriety. The students that make up Theatre AUM are a huge part of the successes that are raining on the department; they deserve their time in the spotlight. Brittany Vallely is a veteran to the stage and is no stranger to performing for hundreds of people. “Theatre is my escape from reality, because when I am acting, I…

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

How to Gradually Get Better at Waking up in the Morning

Opinion

BY: Savanna Sabb I don’t know about you, but the hardest part of my day is waking up. When the alarm jolts me out of my deep sleep, I’m quickly reminded that I’m an adult. Which means it’s time for me to start “adulting” for the day. That is something I still haven’t gotten the hang of, but that is for another article for another day. I can’t even begin to adult if I’m having such a difficult time dragging myself out of bed. I’m one of those who hits the snooze button at least once every morning, and judging by…

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Campus Sculptures Are Being Removed

News, University

BY: Brittany Vallely After four years being stationed on campus, the sculptures outside the athletics complex have been scheduled to be removed during winter break, according to the Department of Fine Arts. William Fenn, Chair and Associate Professor in Photography, spoke with The AUMnibus about the sculptures. He explained that the following three sculptures will be removed: “Old Soldier,” “Change of Heart,” and “The Head Shrinker.” The sculptures will be returned to the artist that loaned them, Alabama native Charles Lucas. According to Fenn, the statues were only supposed to only live on campus for a year, and the reason…

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Harlem Globetrotters Coming to Montgomery

News

BY: D’Cara Hood Trotting and balling into a city near you, the Globetrotters are coming! The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing a stellar show to the city. The show will return that all-star lineup of players. The one of a kind show will be Thursday December 6, 2018 at Garrett Coliseum located 1555 Federal Drive Montgomery, AL. Seating will begin at 7pm, tickets are priced starting at $27 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com and the Coliseum box office.

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Professors in Pajamas

News, University

BY: D’Cara Hood It's that time of the year where the semester is winding down. Now things have gotten real, and you really need a pick me up. Stop by Professors in Pajamas to get all those last-minute answers you need. Come out December 5, 2018 at 8pm in your cozy pajamas and enjoy a hot delicious breakfast. Good Luck Warhawks! It's exam time!

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Test Taking… Can I Catch a Break?

Opinion

BY: D’Cara Hood Tests are a fact of life for us kids in school. Exams help teachers and professors gauge your progress, and measure skills. Exams can also be used as a pointer to areas where improvement can be made. Exams can cause mayhem and stress you out beyond measure. Growing up as a child in grade school and throughout your high school years, you thought tests were a thing of the past. Once you got to college, it was like reliving a bad dream, one where tests came back to haunt you. Even as adults, many of us have…

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Suicide Awareness

Opinion

BY: Kaleria Jackson Suicide has previously been known to be taboo, but now it is a known trending topic: #suicidepreventation. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for ages 15-24 in Alabama. Through the changes and stress teens and young adults experience, this is not uncommon for this age group. On average, there is one person that dies by suicide every 11 hours in the state of Alabama. With suicide being one of the leading causes of death in Alabama, we should at least know the signs and risk factors of someone contemplating suicide. People with mental illnesses are…

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Getting in the Swing of Things!

News, Sports, University

BY: D’cara Hood Who’s ready for some hardwood action? Basketball season is upon us. The 2018 Warhawks team has entered its first full conference schedule since the change to NCAA. This year, the winning orange and black looks to get back to those winning ways. As the 2018 season kicked off, the Warhawks have had a good run. 3-2 overall in the conference, as the next four of five games will be played at home. Talk about home court advantage! Head Coach Michael Cheaney makes sure his players have what it takes, on and off the court. Bigger and tougher…

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Do Pets Improve the Quality of Life?

Editorials

BY: Kaleria Jackson My dog has brought me unexplained happiness since she came into my life. I have a four-year-old Maltese named Keke. My dog is literally my life. The older she gets, the more I have acknowledged that she has an attachment to me and my family members. I think she notices that I have formed an attachment to her as well. Regardless of my relationship with my dog, she has improved the quality of my life. I believe that pets can improve the quality of your life. There are a few ways that pets can improve the quality…

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

An Unlikely Friendship: How a Conservative and Liberal Became the Best of Friends

Editorials

BY: Chelsea Bassett Currently, this nation seems to be more divided than it has ever been. Specifically, the 2016 Presidential election has left this country in a state of constant disagreement between extremists on both sides of the political spectrum. Unfortunately, with the recent midterms, the country hasn’t had much time to recover from the political mess that both the radical “lefties and righties” have left for us to clean up. In a country that has a people so hell-bent on tearing each other a part, it’s hard to find a place to evade the political backlash we see and…

Nov

28

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Actor Spotlight: Kodi Robertson

Campus, Opinion, Theatre AUM

BY: Olivia Crutchfield The thing you become passionate about over the course of your life may have been something you never would have thought in a million years would soon be a part of who you are as a person. With the help of encouraging parents and the universe placing you exactly where you need to be at that moment, you can be surprised as to how your path changes instantly. Kodi Robertson is no stranger to the stage or entertaining people. For Robertson, acting and theatre was his way out of a predictable future. Robertson not only realizes how…