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By Jessica Klinner Midterms have just passed, and the holidays are quickly approaching.  You are not completely satisfied with the grades in your classes, but your motivation to do any kind of work has gone out the door. Three papers, two presentations, and 4 finals stand between you and a month away from the stress of school. Instead of falling deeper into a slump, it’s time to pick yourself up and end the semester on a high note. Maybe you didn’t study as hard as you needed to at the beginning of the semester. Well, now it’s time to make…

By Lisa Ranieri (Courtesy of the AUM COMM Club) On Tuesday, I had an opportunity to stop by the AUM Theatre as they were preparing for a new production. I spoke with Sierra Strong, AUM student, and Professor Val Winkleman, director. Strong is a junior at AUM majoring in biology. She likes to sew and wants to make costumes. When I spoke to her, she was working on a semester project where she was sewing a dress from a pattern. Because of her interest in the production of plays, she has declared theatre as her minor. In earlier performances such…

By Nikki Headley Do you ever feel like you are obsessing over the way that you look? Do you feel as though your confidence level is based on how much you work out or how much weigh?  Everyone needs to realize that being confident with the way you look and act should never be based on these things.  1. Your weight is constantly changing. Every day your body weight fluctuates. Often you are one or two pounds lighter or heavier depending on the day. You need to remember that the scale is just a number. Instead of getting on the scale…

By Darrell Puckett In this year’s NFL season there are a few unexpected players that have become playmakers and led their teams to success.  Of course, Payton Manning and Drew Brees have been very productive, but who are the others?  I’ve produced a top three list of players to break out this season. First, Jamaal Charles of the Kansas City Chiefs has proved that his ability to become a playmaker is obvious.  Charles has totaled 725 rushing yards, six touchdowns, 389 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.  He has solidified himself as a force to be reckoned with.   Kansas City…

Technically, the fall season started on September 22, but the weather has yet to prove that here in Alabama. Hopefully, November will be a much cooler month down south. Fall brings many exciting activities and holidays with it, making this time of year a favorite for many people. Listed below are 10 of the best things about the fall season.  1. Sweater Weather Even though the weather in Montgomery has yet to hit below a high of 70 degrees at mid-day, sweater weather is rapidly approaching. It’s time to say goodbye to your shorts and tank tops and hello to your…

By Lisa Ranieri  If you told Lee Dymond, AUM Baptist Campus Minister, 17 years ago that he was going to be a college campus minister, he would have never believed you. Seventeen years ago, Lee was at a 16 month planning meeting at the church he was serving at. Dymond says during the meeting the Holy Spirit told him that he would not be at that position in 16 months. A couple of months later his current boss called him and asked him about campus ministry. Lee said it “felt like it was the place to be." The mission of…

By Matt Estes I want you to try out a video game you've never played before. Most people have never played "Ristar." That needs to change. "Ristar" is a colorful and creative game released on the Sega Genesis in 1995, but you wouldn't know it because the game looks gorgeous. While most Genesis games can only render limited graphics, "Ristar" takes that rule and tosses it off the nearest planet. You take control of, of all things, a star. This star maneuvers by stretching his arms and grabbing objects in the varying worlds. The fun is in the experience of…

By Nikki Headley   Imagine being in a world filled with humdrum exercises, doing the same things every week. There would be no spice or fun. Who says exercise has to be boring? This is why you should do Zumba. 1. The time goes by quickly. Zumba is a series of very fast-paced dance exercises. The class I attend twice a week at the Wellness Center is an hour long. This may seem like a long time to be dancing, but it always flies by. You will look at the clock once you begin dancing. You will look back at…

By Darrell Puckett The World Series is what makes the month of October so magical for MLB fans around this country.  There’s nothing better than the feeling of a crisp fall evening, while sitting back watching the two best teams in baseball battle it out.  America’s pastime meets the present day as a new world champion is crowned.  The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox’s meet in this year’s World Series seeking to bring their fans another championship. I’ve been an avid baseball fan for the majority of my life and this year’s World Series is something special to…

If you’ve been reading these lists the last couple of weeks, you’ve probably noticed an ongoing trend of Halloween themes. I am sad to say that this week will be the last Halloween themed list. I’d like to end this series of lists on a high note. If you’re searching for some tunes to be the soundtrack of your Halloween festivities, look no further! I have compiled a list of songs that will prepare you for a great Halloween night. 1. Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show The Time Warp is the Cupid Shuffle of Halloween parties. Throw…