Aumnibus Staff

Oct

14

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Counseling and Health Promotion Services to offer 6-week class to help students build inner peace

News, UniversityAUM Counseling and Health Promotion, CoViD-19, Event

BY: Jessica Aldredge Montgomery, Ala. – Sept. 18, 2020 – Finding and keeping a healthy peace of mind in our present-day world can be quite difficult for anyone. Imagine being a college student, trying to adjust to the new responsibilities that come with being away from home along with classroom responsibilities and the new challenges the Covid-19 pandemic has brought. AUM’s Counseling and Health Promotion Services is reaching out to students by offering a 6-week class beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., via Zoom. “Strengthening Inner Peace” is designed to help students build and strengthen a sense of…

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Oct

09

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Status of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NewsCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Thanksgiving

BY: Evan Justice Originally speculated to be canceled, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will indeed be held this year. However, due to COVID-19, the annual event will look much different.  In early September, Macy’s announced that although they were moving forward with plans to put on the annual parade, the event would be limited to a TV-only event; it is the first time a move like this has been made in the nearly 100 years the event has been held. This means no live crowds will be able to come to watch the parade balloons and floats marching down New…

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Oct

09

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Theatre AUM and COVID 19

Campus, Theatre AUMCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Theatre AUM

BY: Jayla Brown AUM’s campus looks completely different for everyone this semester. There has been a lot of change, which means a lot of adjusting to our “new normal”. This week I had the opportunity to catch up with Professor Neil Seibel about the changes happening in the theatre department.  When asked about adjusting to COVID-19 guidelines here at AUM, Seibel said, “We are adjusting. Theatre and the arts have always been about adapting to the circumstances, so in an odd way our students were rather uniquely prepared to handle the shift to hybrid experience.”  Many classes, activities, and club…

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Oct

01

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Grey’s Anatomy Tackles COVID-19

OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Jayla Brown Grey’s Anatomy is the longest-running medical drama on television. This November, it is coming back for its 17th season. This season it will be tackling COVID-19. This information was revealed in a recent panel by the executive producer Krista Vernoff.  Vernoff stated, “We’re going to address this pandemic for sure. There’s no way to be a long-running medical show and not do the medical story of our lifetimes.” Grey’s Anatomy show writers are meeting with real doctors who shared their experience during the pandemic.  Any fan of Grey’s Anatomy knows the show has never been afraid to…

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Oct

01

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Status of Alabama Haunted Houses

News, OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Halloween

BY: Evan Justice Image provided by alabamahauntedhouses.com In order to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control recently recommended that people not participate in any close contact Halloween events this year. Instead, the CDC recommended that people participate in “low-risk activities” such as pumpkin carving, virtual Halloween parties, costume contests and scavenger hunts. The CDC also cautions anyone from participating in traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating and indoor haunted houses As such, the Alabama haunted house attractions have been scrambling to find innovative ways to keep their doors open. Alabama has seen the cancellation of Birmingham’s Sloss Fright Furnace haunted…

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Sep

24

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

The GSC Postpones Fall Sports

News, Sportsathletics, Coronavirus, CoViD-19, sports

BY: Jayla Brown The spread of COVID-19 has shifted the way colleges and universities are being run for the fall semester, including their athletic departments. Many athletic departments have had to postpone fall athletics until the spring. Auburn University at Montgomery's (AUM) athletic department is included. On August 12, 2020, The Gulf South Conference (GSC) postponed basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball until January 2021. The announcement was given by the GSC Board of Directors. The board classified these sports as high risk and high contact according to the (NCAA). I was able to catch up with athletic director Jessie Rosa…

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Sep

24

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Auburn Football Starts Sept. 26; Who Will Be in the Stands?

OpinionAuburn, CoViD-19, Football, sports

BY: Kameron Berry For countless years Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium has held roughly 87,000 screaming fans, but due to COVID-19 Auburn has announced it will only allow 20% capacity inside for this upcoming football season. In accordance with the Southeastern Conference’s (SEC) safety guidelines, Auburn has decided that tickets outside of premium seating and tickets designated for home and visiting team coach and player guests will go to the Auburn students for their Sept. 26 game against Kentucky. I spoke with Auburn student Daniel Richardson, who is a part of the Auburn University Athletic’s grounds crew that works on Pat Dye…

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Sep

18

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Alabama Universities Create Database of COVID-19 Statistics

NewsCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Evan Justice Entrance to GuideSafe testing site provided by WBRC News With the spread of COVID-19 not appearing to slow down anytime soon, many universities in the state of Alabama have taken drastic measures to ensure the safety of its students and staff. To this end, four Alabama universities have decided to create COVID-19 databases of their campuses COVID-19 statistics. These universities are: Auburn University, Jacksonville State University, Troy University and Samford University. Based on these statistics, which are being updated every week and posted on the official website for each university, Auburn University has seen the greatest number…

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Sep

18

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Zoom Etiquette

OpinionOnline Classes, Zoom

BY: Jessica Alldredge School is back in session! In only five months, boy, how the times have changed. Virtual classes are now a normal thing, and Zoom is an application almost everyone is using. New technology is something we have to get used to these days.  While we’re figuring out how to make sure we don’t turn into a potato because of a filter in the middle of an online class, or trying to make sure we unmute our microphones when we speak, where does that leave the social aspect and how we interact during classes? There are certain understood…

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Sep

18

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Mental Health in the Time of Covid-19

OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Jessica Alldredge No one could have ever planned for the curve-ball 2020 has been. No one ever expected to be battling a pandemic when they rang in the New Year. The changes that have impacted us as a whole this year have left many of us reeling and perhaps feeling very out of touch. Social distance was enacted, and many of us may have been missing that social component in our lives. Jobs disappeared, worry about health increased, and school culture changed drastically. All of these things that we weren’t expecting are suddenly a cause of deep depression and…

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Sep

18

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Untangle Your Noodle Through Practicing Mindfulness

Campus, NewsMental Health

BY: Jessica Alldredge Montgomery, Ala. – Sept. 18, 2020 – Good mental health is important for anyone. College students face struggles that can cause stress, depression and anxiety. Between a changing school culture, work concerns and a change in social structure, it can be difficult for a college student to keep with everything.  When it comes to keeping your mind healthy, it can be hard to know where to start.   AUM Counseling and Health Promotion Services offers a mindfulness interactive Zoom meeting for college students. Auburn University at Montgomery students have the opportunity to learn about mindfulness as a therapeutic…

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Sep

15

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

How Is AUM Adjusting to Covid-19 on Campus?

News, UniversityCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Jayla Brown Coronavirus slammed the nation back in spring of this year, shutting down school and work for most people. Fast forward to fall, and everyone has a new normal. On July 15, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, among other governors, issued a statewide ordinance that required everyone to wear a mask. This ordinance was set to expire on July 31 for Alabamians, but it has since then been extended throughout October. There were many questions concerning college students, faculty and staff with the Fall semester coming as quickly as it did. Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is one of…

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Sep

10

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Introduces App to Help with Social Distancing in Café

News, UniversityCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Kameron Berry Students, are you worried about ordering your food and staying socially distant? Never fear, the GET app is here! Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) has introduced the GET app to help with food orders while maintaining social distancing protocols. Students can order their meals through the app, and once the order is complete they receive a set time for when their food is ready for pick up. I spoke with Dining Coordinator Ashley Thorne about the GET app today. When asked about how the app has helped to feed students, Thorne responded, “ Last year when lunch…

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Sep

01

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

The New Normal: Masks, Everything You Need to Know

OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Jessica Alldredge It’s the new normal, masks are everywhere. This is for our protection when we can’t keep six feet of distance between ourselves and other people. With all the different types of masks that have become available, how do you choose and what will protect you the most? The CDC guidelines state that masks should have two or more layers. Including a filter is also advised but not as necessary as the mask itself. The material should be breathable and fit snug against your face with no gaps. Masks also shouldn’t be vinyl or plastic or include any…

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Apr

27

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Positive Things That Can Be Taken From Quarantine

OpinionAUM, Coronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Justin Hicks Life before the coronavirus seems to be so far away. COVID-19 has caused society to change in so many ways. We all have been forced into quarantine, and that may seem very negative. What if I told you there are positives that will come from this pandemic? These positives will change the way that we live. Though it is hard to see, there are some benefits from this pandemic that we all will experience.  1. Time  Throughout life we all have made the excuse, “I do not have time.” Through this pandemic, we have gained an excess amount…

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Apr

27

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Things To Watch On Netflix During Quarantine That Will Make You Laugh

OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Movies, Netflix

BY: Justin Hicks During these dark times, we all need something light-hearted to brighten up our day.  Since we have to stay inside, the activities we can do are limited. As a result, streaming sites like Netflix have become more and more popular. I have come up with a list of three shows that are entertaining and will generate a laugh during these hard times. Tiger King Tiger King is a docu-series released on March 20, 2020 that focuses on Joe Exotic. Exotic is a collector of big cats that he keeps in his zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. The series…

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Apr

27

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

To the Graduating Seniors of 2020

OpinionClass of 2020, Coronavirus, CoViD-19, Graduation, Seniors

BY: Caitlin Gallagher My first semester here at AUM was Spring 2012. I bought a new backpack, all new supplies, and a laptop. I was so excited to do this—get my degree and get a kickass job afterward. Seven and a half years later, and I’m finally getting my degree, but it’s not how I pictured it.  The worldwide pandemic of COVID 19 has left some of us, especially graduating seniors, feeling a little low. Athletes didn’t know their last game would be their last game. Panhellenic members didn’t know their last social would be their last social. I didn’t…

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Apr

22

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Disney Pixar Changing the Family Dynamic of Their Films

EditorialsDisney, LGBTQ+, Movies, Pixar

BY: Caitlin Gallagher This article contains spoilers for the movie Onward. Disney Pixar rushed the release of Onward to Disney+ due to the worldwide CoVid-19 pandemic, and I’ve watched it several times already. I was so impressed. I have cried, I have laughed, and I have related to it. It really is a heart-warming movie about love, magic, wonder, redemption, trust, family, faith, and sacrifice.  What really caught my attention, though, was how Pixar shows the different family dynamics, challenges, and ailments that are relatable to kids and adults today. This film is filled with hard-hitting personal challenges that could…

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Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Is Daylight Savings Time Here to Stay?

OpinionDaylight Savings Time, DST

BY: Evan Justice The beginning of Daylight Savings Time (DST) has always been a very difficult transition for many Americans. Not only do you have to set your clocks ahead one hour, but you also must deal with losing an hour of sleep, as well as all the possible inconveniences of the sun coming up later in the day. According to recent studies, DST not only negatively affects your mental health, but can also increase the risk of heart attack or stroke within the first three weeks after beginning. On the other hand, the extra hour of sleep we get…

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Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Professor Spotlight

UniversityProfessors, Spotlight

BY: Justin Hicks AUM is blessed to have such a great team of professors that enhance the learning experience for all students who step into their classrooms. Dr. Hilary Gamble and Dr. Eunyoung Kim are professors in the Communication and Theatre Department of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. These professors show a dedication to not only their students but also to research outside the classroom. Let's get to know them a little more. Dr. Hilary Gamble  Dr. Hilary Gamble received her undergraduate degree in communications with a plan to move to a Top 10 news market to get…

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