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Nov
09
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

10 Ways to Finish the Semester Strong

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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…
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Nov
08
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Behind the Scenes

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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…
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Nov
05
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Wellness Blog: Self-Worth

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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…
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Nov
04
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

The Top Three Rising NFL Stars

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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…
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Nov
02
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

10 Great Things About Fall

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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…
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Nov
01
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

A Journey to College Ministry

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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…
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Oct
30
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Classic Video Game Review: Ristar

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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…
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Oct
29
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Wellness Blog: Zumba

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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…
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Oct
28
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

2013 World Series Analysis

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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…
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Oct
26
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

10 Essential Songs for a Halloween Playlist

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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…
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Oct
25
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Q & A With Darrell Puckett

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We sat down to ask a few questions to the AUMnibus sportswriter Darrell Puckett. - What's your major? My major is sports journalism with a minor in photography. - What are you trying to accomplish at AUM? I’m trying to accomplish the incredible. Not many people can make it through college and then actually get a successful job afterwards. I want to make people get excited when they see my article or sports blog. - What are some of your career goals? To write Auburn recruiting or bass fishing would be ideal, but other than that, I’d love to be…
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Oct
23
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Seaquence

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  Anyone can be a musician with this unique internet app. Arrange music using the graphical representation of sea creatures swimming in the ocean. After you make the sounds and tones, set the creatures free to move around the sound source. This produces organic sounds that can never be duplicated. Record them, and you'll look like a musical genius. Check out Seaquence by clicking this link.
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Oct
22
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Improve Your Running

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By Nikki Headley   You feel the sweat pouring down your body. Your calf muscles feel as if they are about to explode. And you feel as though your lungs are going to give out at any moment. You want to stop running towards a seemingly never-ending goal. As your body comes to a stop you realize that you have barely run a half-mile. This unfortunately happens to the best of runners. So how do you continue when you want to stop? I am going to bring up four ways to improve your running. 1. Push yourself. That burning in your calf…
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Oct
21
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Johnny Who?

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By Darrell Puckett Johnny Manziel who?  That’s the question that Alabama and Auburn fans have been asking this season after both defeating Texas A&M.  The real question should be, why not Manziel?  Why haven’t you beat the top two teams in Alabama after winning the Heisman trophy as a redshirt freshman?   Can Johnny Football beat the tough SEC teams without a supporting defense?  This week I take a look into Texas A&M football this season and why they’re 5-2. Manziel has completed 159 of 217 pass attempts for 2,289 yards, 18 touchdowns with 7 interceptions, while completing 73.3 percent of…
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Oct
19
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

10 Creepiest Scary Movie Characters

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By Jessica Klinner     Throughout the years, Hollywood has produced some of the scariest movies. Our nightmares are brought to life before our eyes. No matter what the movie is about, there is always a creepy antagonist sneaking around waiting to ruin the day. Check out 10 of the creepiest scary movie characters in horror film history. 1. Jigsaw (Saw) After a failed suicide attempt, John Kramer, also known as Jigsaw, gains a new respect for life and seeks to force others to appreciate theirs. He kidnaps people he thinks are wasting their lives and administers symbolic death traps…
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Oct
16
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

What is Device Manager?

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By Matt Estes Let me introduce you to a feature that a typical Windows user doesn't know about. This is Device Manager, and it's been at the heart of Windows software since the Windows 95 operating system. Device Manager is simply a list of all of the hardware in and attached to a computer. Every component associated with a computer is featured in a drop down menu. If something goes wrong on a computer, this is the first place a professional will look to diagnose a problem. If a device is broken or not attached properly, it will be denoted…
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Oct
14
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

SEC Report: Freshman Talent Launches SEC Success

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By Darrell Puckett The SEC has been considered the toughest and most competitive all-around conference in college football for years.  This comes as no surprise to a recruiting guru because the SEC schools have dominated the Rivals rankings.  Who are the top three freshman players in the SEC this season?  I feel that these three have set themselves apart from others. Alex Collins from Arkansas has rushed for over 100 yards in four games this season, which puts him on the same level of Georgia’s Keith Marshall and Todd Gurley last year. The talented freshman back has been pounding the…
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Oct
12
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

10 Haunted Attractions in Alabama

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  By Jessica Klinner There are many small towns in Alabama that we tend to forget until Halloween rolls around, and they become the sites of the scariest haunted houses and mazes in the state! Their remote locations add to the creepy atmosphere and make them all the more terrifying to attend.  To continue with the theme of Halloween, let’s take a look at some spooky haunted houses in Alabama to check out this season! 1. Sloss Furnace, Birmingham, Ala. Sloss Furnace typically operates as a national historic landmark, but during the Halloween season, it becomes the site of the…
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Oct
10
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

AUMnibus Logos

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Today we are not looking at an old article. Instead we want to ask a question. Which of the logos featured so far on Throwback Thursdays do you like the most? Tell us in the comments, or answer our poll.   The current AUMnibus logo.     The original logo from the first issue in 1971. The logo from the 2003 print edition.     The logo from the 1975 print edition.       The logo from the 1982 print edition.
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Oct
09
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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  By Matt Estes   According to Metacritic, a site that amalgamates critical opinion of media, "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" is the highest rated in video game history. This has lead many people to tout it as the greatest video game of all time. I agree with that assessment. I first played "Ocarina of Time" when I was 16 years old, which means I first played the game a full 10 years after it was released. Growing up with the "Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Kirby" franchises battling it out for favorite video game series, I decided to…
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