Aumnibus Staff

Feb

21

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Theatre AUM student earns Irene Ryan Award

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BY: Isadora Nicolai AUM student gets first place in the Irene Ryan Award and is nominated to compete for the Kennedy Center National College Theater Festival. It is time to celebrate Auburn University at Montgomery’s Theatre Department. For the first time in history, an AUM theatre student was awarded first place in the Kennedy Center Regional College Festival. Theater major Yahzane Palmer was awarded the Irene Ryan Award on Feb. 6, taking first place in the South Region Competition for the festival. The festival happened virtually due to health safety measures. There were around 2,000 students competing for the acting…

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Feb

21

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Love Is in the Air, but Is It Really?

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BY: Isadora Nicolai Is the 14th of February really the most romantic day of the year, or simply an overrated date to make brands profit? The lovers' day just happened, but the question that remains is: Shouldn’t every day be a celebration of love for those who have a special someone? Of course, it is important to have a day to symbolize love. After all, love is vital in human interaction. Not romantic love specifically; love comes in many shapes: family love, friend love, empathetic love for others, so on and so forth.  Dedicating a day for love is beautiful,…

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Feb

21

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Top 7 Podcasts for College Students

Opinionadulting, advice, podcast

BY: Savanna Pruitt According to Buzz Sprout, 104 million Americans listen to podcasts on a daily basis. If you’re a college student and you’re one of those millions, or even if you’re a podcast newbie, here are a few podcasts that you should be listening to.  1. Stuff You Should Know. If you’re a college student who wants to learn more about how the world works and just about life in general, this is definitely the podcast for you. Hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant cover everything from tacos and jaywalking to fortune cookies and caskets. Basically, tuning in to…

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Feb

21

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Softball looks forward to double-header home games

Sportsathletics, home game, softball

BY: Alex R. The time is finally approaching. Our Auburn University at Montgomery softball team will be having its first double-header home game of the 2022 season! The games will be held on March 1 at AUM’s Softball Complex. AUM will be taking on Georgia Southwestern State University at 2 p.m. If you are unable to make the first game, the two teams will play again at 4 p.m. Ticket fees may vary when paying at the booth: $5 for adults, $3 for students, children 12 and under are free. If you are an AUM student, faculty or staff member,…

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Feb

16

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Warhawks Give Back at the Annual Tailgate

Campus, NewsCampus Activities Board, nphc, student affairs, tailgate

BY: Kenyetta Stephens It’s Homecoming, and every year we have our annual tailgate at AUM. The tailgate started at 10 a.m. on Feb.12 and it lasted until 12 p.m. The weather was nice and bright, and many people came to celebrate. Student Affairs handed out t-shirts to everyone who attended. There were about 12 different tables with food, drinks and prizes. I was able to converse with multiple tables during that time. This was one of the first times since Covid-19 started that we had tents out. Starting at the first tent was the Campus Activities Board (CAB). CAB was…

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Feb

16

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Come experience the day in the life of a Warhawk

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BY: Chris Porter Auburn University at Montgomery is an award-winning university that’s one of the best places to grow as a person, make lifetime friends, and receive top-notch education. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend? Here is the perfect opportunity for high school students and parents to experience the day in the life of a Warhawk. On Feb. 21, AUM is hosting this event, starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m.  Come meet current students, faculty and staff. You will also get to tour the campus and one residence hall. There will be sessions for…

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Feb

10

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

It’s Time To Vote for Your AUM Homecoming Court

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BY: Jayla Brown Warhawks: It’s Homecoming Week. This week has been filled with games, free food, athletic events and fun. While there is so much more fun left this week, the time that everyone has been waiting for is finally here! It’s time to vote for our 2022 AUM Homecoming Court! Since Monday, candidates have been working hard and campaigning throughout the campus. You may have seen them on the Quad or in the café at their tables. It’s your chance to make their hard work worth it. Cast your vote and make your choice now. The polls opened up…

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Feb

09

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

The National Pan-Hellenic Council + AUM Welcome Two More

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BY: Kenyetta Stephens It’s Black History Month, and you can’t talk about Black history without bringing up Black fraternities and sororities. The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is made up of nine Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs), aka the Divine Nine. The NPHC was founded on May 10, 1930, and was incorporated in 1937. BGLOs have made significant impacts on communities, more specifically Black communities. We are excited to welcome two organizations back to campus this spring.  This semester, AUM has the pleasure to welcome two National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations back to campus. Last semester, AUM announced the return of the…

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Feb

08

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Women’s Tennis gets ready for first weekend at home

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BY: Isadora Nicolai The Women's Tennis team prepares for the first two matches at home after beating Middle State Georgia University 7-0. A big start in their 2022 season promises a lot more good action at AUM this weekend. The Warhawks will be hosting the Spring Hill College Badgers on February 10 at 11 a.m., followed by the Tuskegee University Golden Tigers at 3 p.m. Both matches will take place at the AUM Tennis Complex, and a free tennis clinic will take place at 2 p.m. in between matches.  The first adversary should not cause major trouble for our ladies…

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Feb

08

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Nu Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to host two more donation drives

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BY: Jayla Brown Looking to participate in a community service project on campus this semester? Check this one out! If you missed the canned food drive earlier this semester, you’re in luck. Now through February 14, 2022, you can join the ladies of the AUM’s Nu Xi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., in giving. The ladies will be hosting a pajama drive in partnership with the St. Jude Research Hospital and LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.  The ladies will be collecting new children’s pajama sizes newborn-24 months. If you are interested in participating, the collection box will be located outside…

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Feb

04

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Get Ready for Super Bowl LVI

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BY: Milton Westry In less than two weeks, Super Bowl LVI will take place. The date of the Super Bowl is February 13, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. CT. The teams that will be playing are the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams, and the game will be played in Los Angeles, California. The halftime performance will feature Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige. This year’s Super Bowl was unexpected, as many people didn’t predict that these two teams would be competing for a title for their franchise because of their seeding coming into the playoffs. This…

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Feb

03

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Homecoming Setting the Tone for 2022

Campus, Newscab, Campus Activities Board, Campus Life, homecoming

BY: Chris Porter Between Feb. 4-12, 2022, Auburn University at Montgomery will be hosting its annual homecoming. During this time, former students return to celebrate the existence of AUM and to reconnect with the student body, faculty and staff. This is a relief, as this will be AUM’s first homecoming since 2020, right before the start of COVID-19. Many different events and activities are taking place as part of the homecoming tradition, including a celebration of Black History Month to honor the contributions of African-Americans to history.  To get more thoughts on homecoming, I sat down with SGA president Keenan…

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Feb

03

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Campus Activities Board to host tent party

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BY: Jayla Brown Homecoming is officially back at AUM, and so is the tent party we all love. On February 10, 2022, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is bringing back the infamous Tent Party: Part 2. If you missed the first one, you do not want to miss this one. The party is from 10 p.m. to midnight. It will be held behind the library tower in the grass area. The party will feature one of our favorites, DJ Red. This event is open to AUM students only. CAB asks that every student bring their student ID for entry. The…

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Feb

02

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Victory on the Horizon

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BY: Alecia Hicks Basketball season is a time for popcorn, points, and victories. The AUM Men’s Basketball team started their journey into the season back in November with their first game beginning with UAB. Since then, they have been taking on many challenging teams as they fight for a position this season. This season has proven to have been an uphill battle for the Warhawks, but the crowd and the players have not given up yet. The overall score so far is 8-13, with hopefully more wins in the future.  Tonight’s win against Mississippi College left both fans and players…

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Feb

02

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s baseball team preps to play on February 1

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BY: Alex R. Hope you have your bats ready to swing into the new baseball season! With the start of the season around the corner, here are some things you need to know. In the 2021 season, the team finished with an 18-23 record. In Gulf South Conference (GSC) play, they recorded a 16-20 record. In one of the conference wins, the Warhawks were able to come on top with an astonishing 23-3 win over the University of Montevallo. The team was able to continue with post-season play but lost two games against Lee University (Tenn.) and Valdosta State University,…

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Feb

02

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

5 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month This Year

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BY: Jayla Brown February is here! Yes, it means it is the month of love, but it also means it is officially Black History Month. What used to be known as Negro History Week is now a whole month dedicated to honoring and celebrating Black people and our history— remembering the past and looking toward the future. February is a month of celebrating trailblazers such as Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first Black professional nurse, and Martin Luther King Jr., minister and civil-rights activist, along with many other historical figures.  Searching for a way to celebrate Black History Month this year?…

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Feb

02

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Warhawks Give it Their Best Shot Through the Season

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BY: Kenyetta Stephens Tough times don’t last— tough people do. Auburn University of Montgomery's Women’s Basketball team is struggling through the season. The team holds a record of 6-10 for the 2021- 2022 season so far. The season started off tremendously, until the fourth game. There are 16 players on the team, with two being graduating students and three of them being seniors. The team is still young, and they have tons of fundamentals to develop. Although the season has been a little shaky, the team still has a chance to turn it around. While there are 11 games remaining,…

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Jan

27

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Men’s Tennis gets ready for a busy weekend at home

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BY: Isadora Nicolai AUM Men's Tennis will be hosting two adversaries on the weekend of February 4. The Men's Tennis team has a new challenge ahead. AUM will be starting their regular season with a doubleheader on February 4, at the AUM Tennis Complex. The first adversary will be Spring Hill College at 11 a.m., followed by Tuskegee University at 3 p.m.  The Warhawks will be coming in hot after being ranked 14th in the country for the beginning of this 2022 season. History is also on their side. The Warhawks have never lost to Spring Hill College, with five…

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Dec

05

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

4 Tips for Last-Minute Studying

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BY: Savanna Pruitt It’s time for finals, which means college students everywhere are studying like crazy and trying to cram in late-night review sessions. Even though relying on last-minute studying to pass your finals isn’t advised, there are a few things you can do to optimize your pre-finals cram sessions.  1. Set the mood in your space. It’s extremely important that you choose a place to study that’s organized and free of distractions. If you’re studying at home, take a few minutes to really straighten up your desk space and get rid of the clutter before you get down to…

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Dec

05

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

5 Christmas Gifts for College Students

OpinionChristmas, Dorm, gifts

BY: Savanna Pruitt The holiday season is officially here, and that means it’s time to start thinking about who’s on your gift list and what you’re going to get for them. Stuck when it comes to what to get the college student in your life? Don’t worry— here are a few easy ideas.  1. Healthy care packages. A healthy care package like this one is a great way to show any college student how much you love them. This specific care package comes with thirty treats ranging from granola bars to fruit snacks. It’s great for college students who need…

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