Aumnibus Staff

Feb

02

2022

By Aumnibus Staff

Victory on the Horizon

Sportsbasketball, mens basketball

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

SportsBaseball

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

Opinionblack history month, museums

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

Sportsbasketball, womens basketball

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

Sportsathletics, men's tennis, Tennis, warhawks

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

OpinionFinals, Tips

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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Dec

05

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

How to Decorate Your Dorm on a Budget for the Holidays

OpinionDorm, holidays

BY: Savanna Pruitt The holiday season is right around the corner! That means it’s almost time to start decorating your space for the occasion. If you’re living in a dorm room, chances are you’re working with limited resources and space. Don’t worry— there are lots of things you can do to spruce up your dorm for the holidays that won’t break the bank. 1. Get a mini Christmas tree. It can be tempting to go all out with a six-foot tree, but it’s better to stay on the smaller side if you’re on a tight budget. Even if you get…

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Dec

05

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in the River Region

Opinioncommunity, resume

BY: Savanna Pruitt There’s nothing quite like giving back to your community. It’s a great way to help out your neighbors, it’s an excellent way to meet new friends, and it looks great on any resume. Wondering where you can spend your time serving others in the River Region? Here’s a quick guide to several volunteer opportunities in our area. Brantwood Children’s Home- Montgomery Mission: “Serving youth through a caring, therapeutic environment where hurts are healed; hope is nurtured.”Volunteer Opportunities: Through Brantwood’s Be a Friend Mentoring Program, mentors meet with an assigned child or teen in person at least once…

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Nov

09

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

Holiday Travels

Opinion

BY: Alecia Hicks Seasons are changing, the leaves are falling, and Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. Everyone is excited to be finishing up the Fall 2021 semester. For some people, this means traveling to a different state. For others, this might mean hopping on a plane to go back to a completely different country. For some, this means taking a short trip across town to see family. Whatever transportation you have to take, it is always a good idea to take the safest measures possible when traveling during the holidays. The National Safety Council (NSC) says that…

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Nov

09

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

Black and White Party

News

BY: Kendra Carpenter There will be a Black and White Party on November 20, 2021, starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. The event will be held at the Montgomery Convention Center. The famous Ruben Studdard will be in attendance singing his greatest hits at the Convention Center. Black and white attire will be strictly enforced to make sure everything looks great. The party will be non-refundable after paying for the ticket.  Tickets start off at $150 and go up in price depending on what you want to be included in your section. Ruben Studdard is known for…

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Nov

09

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

Turkey Day Classic

News

BY: Kendra Carpenter Every year, Alabama State University hosts an annual Turkey Day Classic. The Classic Parade will start on November 25 at 9 a.m. in Downtown Montgomery. After the Turkey Day Classic Parade, Alabama State will take part in the 97th Turkey Day Classic Game. They will be playing Tuskegee University at 2 p.m. inside the ASU Stadium.  The Turkey Day Classic Parade is a known tradition in Montgomery. Families and friends from all over come to this festival to partake in this historic event. When it comes to entering the parade, only 25 decorated vehicles will be allowed…

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Nov

03

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

Biden and Afghanistan

Opinion

BY: Kendra Carpenter In 2001, right after United States citizens’ lives completely changed with 9/11, Afghanistan was taken by storm to capture leader Osama Bin Laden. Since 2001, the U.S armed forces have been fighting while continuing to be attacked. In 2014, the Afghan National Security Forces were put in charge and still took multiple defeats. The U.S sent more troops over in 2017 to continue to attempt to overthrow the Taliban’s troops. Between 2020 and 2021, attacks have gotten increasingly worse. Women having rights is also at high risk as well.  The Taliban do plan on reversing the rights…

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Nov

03

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

No Female Workers

News

BY: Kendra Carpenter In Kabul, Afghanistan, the female employees have all been instructed to stay at home. If the job can be done by a man, then they are advised not to work at this time. During this time, lives are still being threatened and bombs are still going off. Witnesses have said recently five individuals were killed due to a massive explosion. In that explosion, a child and three border police officers were killed. In my opinion, doing this to keep women from working is more than sickening. This all surrounds stopping women from working with scare tactics. in…

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Nov

03

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

U.S. Marines Killed in Afghanistan Bombing

News

BY: Kendra Carpenter During September in the State of California, there were families and friends mourning the deaths of Marines that were killed in a major bombing in Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui was one of the many that lost their lives trying to save the people of Afghanistan. He was only twenty years old. Many gathered in a church in Riverside to pay respects to the fallen Marine. There was a total of thirteen marines killed while in Afghanistan, and more are continuing to die during this battle between the United States and the Taliban to attempt to bring…

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Nov

03

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

Kyrie Irving Sits Out Due to Vaccination Status

News

BY: Kendra Carpenter NBC News recently stated that professional basketball player Kyrie Irving, who is the guard for the Brooklyn Nets, will not be allowed to play or practice with the team until he is vaccinated, even with him being one of the most important players on the team. Sean Marks, who is the coach of the team, wants Irving to be completely vaccinated to play, and the Barclays Center in New York has a stern rule that you must have at least one COVID-19 vaccine in order to enter the indoor gyms. Marks stated that the team has no…

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Nov

01

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

Graphic Design Show

Arts

BY: Alecia Hicks AUM is hosting a graphic design art show from October 27 through November 5, 2021. The show allows graphic design students the opportunity to showcase their art. It also allows them to enter their art for a chance to receive discounted submissions for Addy Awards. The graphic art will include single pieces, illustration, packaging and advertising. Online art will also be featured, such as websites, app prototypes and videos.  The submissions will be displayed at the Cason McDermott Art Gallery, which was formerly known as Goodwyn Gallery. The name was changed on February 9, 2021, in honor of…

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Nov

01

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

Road to Victory

Sports

BY: Alecia Hicks AUM’s volleyball team is starting the season off with some heat. The team has been barrelling through the season with competitive victories. In the first couple of months, the girls have made their way through three invitational rounds: the USC Aiken Invitational, Shark Invitational and Reddie-Tiger Invitational.  All of the girls have been working very hard to make sure that the team stays on a steady incline as they make their way to the championship at the end of the season. The team’s first official game was back in September against the North Greenville Knights. The girls dominated…

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Oct

22

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

Flammable Vol. 1: The Beginning

OpinionStudents

BY: Alecia Hicks Music fuels our souls. It is what makes us sing. It is what makes us dance. Music can bring us tears, or it can make us smile from ear to ear. The music industry is always changing and bringing forth new icons and legends for people to look up to. Macio Malone (also known as MC Burn Em), a student at AUM, is looking to be one of the many legends that we look up to in the music industry. Malone was influenced by music at a very young age. At 13 years old, he began writing…

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Oct

22

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

Early Registration at AUM

Opinioncollege, registration

BY: Alecia Hicks Alecia Hicks  Registration for spring is near. One of the many tasks as a college student is to make sure that you are signed up for classes. The earlier the better.  Priority Registration for seniors, UHP, athletes and graduate students begins on Oct. 29. For juniors, the first day is Nov. 1. For sophomores and freshmen, the first day is Nov. 2. These dates are swiftly approaching, so students should make sure to talk with their advisors so that they might be fully prepared for next semester. All of these dates can be found on AUM’s website. …

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