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Apr

30

2014

Top Five Sports to Watch Heading Into the Summer

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By Chad Underwood With football out of season, most will assume that we will have to wait until August to see anything meaningful when it comes to the world of sports. Truth is, this may be the best time for sports of the entire year. So much is happening this summer that it is making me sad that I have to get a job and become an adult. Below are the Top Five Sports events heading into what should be an amazing summer. 1. THE WORLD CUP This is, without a doubt, the premier sports event of the summer. The…

Apr

19

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

10 Essential Record Store Day Releases

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By Jessica Klinner Record Store Day has finally arrived. For vinyl lovers, RSD is the equivalent to Christmas Day. Every year artists and bands release special edition albums and singles specifically for Record Store Day. Thanks to Rad Vinyl Records and More, Montgomery now has a resident record store to help local vinyl enthusiasts take full advantage of Record Store Day without having to travel to another city. Take a look at 10 Record Store Day releases that I think are worth checking out this year. 1. Fun.- Point and Light (10-inch on rainbow splatter vinyl) The 10-inch rainbow splattered vinyl…

Apr

14

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

Survivors of the Holocaust

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By Sethany Hagel AUM’s gym was crowded with people. The people there did not gather for a big game, but to listen to eye witness accounts of one of the most horrific times in the history of the world. On Wednesday, April 9, Max Herzel and Max Steinmetz, came to AUM to tell their survival story of the Holocaust. With the candles lit and burning, every eye was on them. The survivors begin to tell of the horrific existence they led while in captivity. Living in conditions worse than slavery, but they came out alive. They tell their stories not for…

Apr

08

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

The AUM Archers Are Here To Stay

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By Darrell Puckett Auburn University Montgomery has a new archery club on campus called the AUM Archers. This newly established club has been consistently growing over the past two years of existence and exemplifies the qualities needed to start a team. AUM Archers President Paul Wigham, Vice President Barry Langston, and Secretary Kelsey Fleming have been influential in developing the club’s membership and overall message since 2012. “We exist to give students the opportunity to travel places they otherwise may never go,” Wigham said. “We have something very special at AUM and have the opportunity to make a mark on not…

Mar

29

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

10 Must-See Summer Music Festivals

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By Jessica Klinner 1. Beale Street Music Festival If you’re looking to attend a music festival that caters to all types of music genres both new and old, look no further than the Beale Street Music Festival. Based out of Memphis, Tennessee, this diverse festival attracts people from all over the country every year. This year marks the 38th anniversary of the festival. Located on the famous Beale Street in Memphis, Tn., this music festival will be an experience you’ll never forget. When? May 2-4 Where? Memphis, Tdnn Lineup: Kid Rock, Alabama Shakes, Foster the People, Pretty Lights, Avenged Sevenfold,…

Mar

25

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

SGA Elections: A Look at the Three Candidates

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By Caleb Conner [Please note that the AUMnibus has two staff members running for positions. Sethany Hagel is running for president, and Caleb Conner, the writer of this article, is running for a senate seat.] This Tuesday, March 25 at 9:00 a.m. until Wednesday, March 26 at 9 a.m. the Student Government Associations is holding elections. While there are different positions that are obtainable such as vice-president, secretary, chief of justice, and senate seats, the highest and highly coveted position is the SGA President. The three candidates are Sethany Hagel, Marie Reuter, and Jay Bradford. Each candidate was asked to…

Mar

24

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

The Pearly Gates of Auburn

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By Darrell Puckett There’s a new attitude in Auburn athletics brewing. It’s been circulating in the atmosphere ever since athletic director Jay Jacobs hired Gus Malzahn. Sunny Golloway was hired next to coach baseball, and then came Bruce Pearl for basketball. Jacobs has potentially established himself with the ranks of Louisville athletic director, Tom Jurich, as colleges’ top AD. Auburn basketball has been nothing short of terrible for years and facilitates one of the worse football-basketball college programs. Of course, Coach Malzahn brought Auburn football back to dominance, but how about basketball? Obviously, Tony Barbee wasn’t the answer and was…

Mar

18

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

Holidays: Why Do We Do What We Do?

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By Nikki Headley You wake up and realize that it’s Easter. This can only mean one thing: the Easter bunny came to visit. You walk to the living room to see your youngest brother bouncing up and down with anticipation. You see a large basket in his little hands. You look at him and ask, “Where does the Easter bunny come from?” Holidays and folklores, we all have them. Whether it’s Christmas, The Fourth of July or Easter, we all have traditions. Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day, and some people were asked why they wore green. Katelyn Turner said that…

Mar

08

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

Spring Break Playlists

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By Jessica Klinner Spring break is finally here! After spending half of the semester freaking out about papers, deadlines and tests, it’s time to relax and unwind for a whole week. For many people, spring break is a week spent taking road trips with friends, beach days and fun nights out. Music is always a huge part of any of those activities. From tan lines to conga lines, here are a few playlists to keep your spring break moving. Enjoy! Road Trip Best Day of My Life- American Authors I Feel Alive- We The Kings Pompeii- Bastille Radioactive- Imagine Dragons…

Mar

04

2014

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Smartphone Robots

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By Nikki Headley You pull into the school parking lot and trudge to the main building. You pull out you phone and begin scrolling down your news feed. You trip on a rock and glance up to realize you are only halfway through the parking lot. You continue to walk when you suddenly see an overly dramatic status update. You stop and begin to read all of it. Suddenly you hear a loud honk. You look up to realize a line of cars are being held up by you standing in the middle of the parking lot. We spend hours…

Feb

25

2014

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Midterm Madness

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By Nikki Headley It’s that time of the semester again. All of your teachers are piling work up to your ears. Part of you is wondering if it will ever stop and the other part is wondering if you will have enough time to do all of your work. Your stress levels feel like they have reached maximum capacity. How do you deal with the perils that midterms can bring us? How will you get through it? First you must study or you will do badly. It is pretty tempting to come home after a long day at school, work,…

Feb

24

2014

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Auburn’s Future is Bright with Marshall

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By Darrell Puckett After the most memorable Auburn football season recorded, there’s one question that lingers. Does Nick Marshall deserve to start next season under Coach Gus Malzahn? A lot of naysayers say that Marshall will be trumped by sophomore quarterback Jeremy Johnson without question this spring. Not only do I think Marshall will start, but his ability to be multi-dimensional should shock many haters. Marshall completed 142 passes out of 239, threw for 1,976 yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. His passer rating totaled 143.2 and total quarterback rating was 71.0. Understanding that his role wasn’t necessarily to…

Feb

22

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

10 Vacation Spots Within 6 Hours of Montgomery

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By Jessica Klinner Spring break is only a few weeks away, and it’s time to figure out how you’ll be spending your week long vacation! While there may not be a lot going on in the city of Montgomery during the break, there are several vacation destinations within a six hour drive of Montgomery that are sure to be a great getaway. 1. Destin, Fla. Travel time: 3 hr. 50 min. Why visit? This beach trip destination is sure to be a perfect choice for a group of friends or family. Instead of sitting on the beach for the day, rent…

Feb

19

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

Pride and Pucks: Why You Should Care About Team USA’s Mission for Gold

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By Chad Underwood National pride is a weird concept when it comes to sports in the United States. Its inception feels artificial but so right in the moment. It is extremely rare when it occurs, when everyone in the country has rallied around a team just because it is made up of Americans. On Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m. Central Time, our country found that pride in the 2014 United States Men’s Hockey Team at the Sochi Olympics. The storyline was familiar, one that dates back to a cold night at Lake Placid in February of 1980, where a team…

Feb

18

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

Post Valentine’s Day Struggle

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By Nikki Headley You walk into to your house after a stressful day at Auburn Montgomery. You hear your bed calling your name but you know you have school work to do. Irritation begins to set in and you plop down on your couch to look for your syllabus. Suddenly a bright red heart shaped box catches your eye. Just a few wont hurt me right? You open the box and begin eating chocolate while you work on your assignment. Valentine's Day has just passed and many of you are struggling with this. Especially if you are a chocoholic and…

Feb

11

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

Healthy Changes Lead to a Healthy You

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By Nikki Headley Motivation is a hard thing to come by. Finding a reason to work out and eat right requires dedication, self-discipline and more importantly the reason behind doing it. What's the point of getting up every day and killing yourself in the gym? What’s the point of not eating that cookie after lunch every day? Why not live your life in a manner that supposedly makes you happy? Plenty of people ask themselves these questions. Working out and eating right isn’t something you can just do. These actions become a rewarding lifestyle. Going to the gym three times…

Feb

10

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

National Signing Day

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By Darrell Puckett It’s sometimes funny to think of college football recruiting. Are we as fans of a specific team going to let a kid that doesn't attend our school ruin the day? I’ve struggled with this thought of spending so much time delved into recruiting. Does it take away from the enjoyment of everyday life, or add to it? Many people love watching and analyzing their favorite team’s recruiting class, so what’s the big deal? The most important concept is that of maturity. Are you as a fan mature enough to avoid getting on social media and blast a specific recruit…

Feb

02

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

Broncos Crush Seahawks: The Headline America Wants

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By Chad Underwood Every February, a Super Bowl is played and the champion of the National Football League is crowned. It is a spectacle to say the least. The build-up on almost every major news network to the thousands of camera bulbs flashing in the stadium during kickoff, it is a hard event not to pay attention to. But where does our rooting interest come from? Do we find players we like or dislike and base our opinions on that? Some research might support that. According to an ESPN.com poll, 61 percent of the country is hoping for the Denver…

Feb

01

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

10 Things to Watch on Netflix

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By Jessica Klinner Netflix: the best tool for procrastination. We all do it. There’s an assignment due tomorrow, but instead of getting it out of the way, we decide to catch up on the latest season of our favorite TV show. During the cold, winter months, most of our time is spent indoors trying to keep warm, and what better way to spend that time than cuddling up and watching a great movie or TV show on Netflix? Here are a few of my suggestions for what to watch on Netflix when you need to procrastinate or just want to…

Jan

28

2014

By Aumnibus Staff

How to Spend Your Snow Day

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By Nikki Headley You check your email to find that school has been cancelled. You glance out the window and see a blanket of snow on the ground… in Alabama. Okay so maybe this isn't how you found out AUM cancelled classes and closed the campus, but it’s a nice thought. I bet some of you are just laying in your bed twiddling your thumbs. How does someone in Alabama spend their snow day? How about some ideas? 1. Build a snowman. If it snows and sticks then odds are there is enough snow to build a snowman. So you roll…