Aumnibus Staff

535 Posts
Dec
05
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
How to Decorate Your Dorm on a Budget for the Holidays

How to Decorate Your Dorm on a Budget for the Holidays

Opinion,
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

Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in the River Region

Opinion,
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Flammable Vol. 1: The Beginning

Opinion
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

Early Registration at AUM

Opinion,
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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Oct
14
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Restaurant Owners Sue New York Over Vaccine Mandate

Restaurant Owners Sue New York Over Vaccine Mandate

Opinion
BY: Kendra Carpenter As we all know, COVID-19 is getting worse before it gets better. Businesses are in desperate times and the individuals who own the businesses are trying their best to keep their heads above water. I am pro-vaccination and masks, but I also believe in your rights. If someone is not comfortable with masks or vaccination, it shouldn’t keep that individual from running his or her business. In New York City, a group of restaurant owners plans on suing Mayor Bill de Blasio and the entire city over the vaccine mandate. The City announced a rule requiring people…
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Oct
14
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Mask Refusal Results in Jail Time

Mask Refusal Results in Jail Time

Opinion
BY: Kendra Carpenter In Singapore, a man by the name of Benjamin Glenn was recently recorded refusing to put his mask on his face in public. He loudly chanted, “I’m not going to put that mask on my face,” while shouting curse words. Glenn was sentenced to six weeks in prison for mask refusal. Glenn is forty years old and has been caught several times breaking COVID-19 protocols in the country. As we all know, COVID-19 has been getting a lot worse before it has gotten better, and the world still does not seem to be taking it seriously. Even…
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Oct
14
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Dino Dig Education Program

Dino Dig Education Program

News
BY: Kendra Carpenter The Dino Dig Education Program is being hosted by the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. The program will allow children to get in touch with their inner archeologists and get dirty while learning. They will be allowed to dig for bones from the past learn about the creatures that we see in movies such as “Jurassic Park” from millions of years ago. It will give them a fun learning experience that will be hands-on for the children This event is open to the public for boys and girls who wish to learn.  This event will…
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Oct
01
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
The New Expansion of the Legacy Museum

The New Expansion of the Legacy Museum

News
BY: Alecia Hicks The Equal Justice Initiative was founded in 1989 by a public interest lawyer named Bryan Stevenson. The Initiative was founded with the goal of providing legal representation for those who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, or abused in state jails.  Over the years, Stevenson and his team have not only focused on prison reform but also on racial justice and public education. Our history, dating all the way back to the 1860s, has not always been bright. Montgomery was once a place for many historical moments. From slave auctions to the Civil Rights Movement, the city…
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Oct
01
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Is TikTok Beneficial to Brands?

Is TikTok Beneficial to Brands?

Opinion,
BY: Alecia Hicks From the consumers’ perspective, it may look like there isn’t much effort put into evaluating how a viewer reacts to ads on their social media feed. However, TikTok is on a mission to thoroughly evaluate how its users are reacting to the ads between their videos.  TikTok started off as an app that offers short-clip videos. Its videos ranged from 15-30 seconds. Once the app received a lot of attention, quickly becoming a worldwide sensational app, it began to incorporate ads into its feed. Over the years, social media has been known to make creators and/or brands…
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Sep
28
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Jurassic Quest rumbles into Montgomery

Jurassic Quest rumbles into Montgomery

News
BY: Savanna Pruitt Montgomery, Ala. - September 24, 2021 - Fans of dinosaurs rejoice— the dinos are coming right here to Montgomery! Attendees will get the chance to walk among over 100 dinosaurs created with paleontologists to be true-to-detail. There will be lots of activities for the kids, including bounce houses, dino crafts, temporary tattoos and dinosaur rides. There will also be a fun fossil dig and even an exhibit displaying what the ancient oceans used to look like.  This event will take place at the Montgomery Convention Center on October 1-3 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.…
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Sep
28
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Spaying and Neutering— Is It Really That Important?

Spaying and Neutering— Is It Really That Important?

Opinion
BY: Savanna Pruitt Did you know that, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized each year? A large portion of those cats and dogs are euthanized because shelters simply don’t have room for the influx of homeless animals they’re receiving. Spaying and neutering your pet can help eliminate this problem, and it will also benefit your pet and their overall well-being in a number of ways.  Health The ASPCA reports that female cats and dogs who are spayed at the proper age live longer and healthier lives overall…
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