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Oct
07
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

The Hope of Tennessee

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By Darrell Puckett (Photo Above - 1998 Tennessee National Championship Team) While examining college football this Saturday I found myself pondering a question. What team just can’t find their way over the hump? Why can it be so difficult for a program to rise above mediocre performances over several years? Finally, after watching the Georgia vs. Tennessee game, I decided that there is no question that the Tennessee Volunteers have been the epitome of a college program that should be more consistent. Since the departure of beloved and successful head coach Phillip Fulmer in 2008, the Volunteers haven’t found a consistent…
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Oct
05
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

10 Pop Culture Inspired Halloween Costumes

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By Jessica Klinner It’s officially October so that means it’s time to start planning your Halloween costume. Maybe you aren’t trick-or-treating anymore, but there are still opportunities for you to get dressed up and enjoy the night. This year has already brought about some great pop culture costume ideas. Check out a few of the costumes I found to be noteworthy below. 1. Robin Thicke and Miley Cyrus We all tuned in on August 25th to watch Miley Cyrus make her reappearance in the music world. Little did we know what surprises she had in store for us. This Halloween…
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Oct
04
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Q & A With Lisa Ranieri

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“Q & A” is a segment that the AUMnibus will be featuring periodically so you can get to know the staff members of AUM better. We also plan to interview AUM students on campus as well. The format is simple: ask the student a series of questions. Sometimes the questions are relevant to the college experience, and sometimes they are completely random. In a reversal of roles, we sat down with Lisa Ranieri, AUMnibus reporter, to get to know her a little better. “This is cool!” said Lisa Ranieri, who is typically the one who interviews people for Feature Friday. - What is your major?…
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Oct
03
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Harvest Moon Festival

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Every October, AUM would hold a harvest moon festival. Although we don't currently hold a Harvest Moon Festival on campus, it's interesting to look back to see how AUM students and staff had fun in the past. This AUMnibus article is from October of 1982. Did any of you go to the festival?  If so, what were some of your favorite memories? Do you wish the festival would come back? Let us know in the comments. A text transcript of the article follows the picture. The Auburn University at Montgomery Harvest Moon Festival, held Oct. 10, featured a sun-filled afternoon…
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Oct
02
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Maze Escape

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  Ready for a challenge? We've got you covered. This is Maze Escape. The game is just like doing real mazes, except there is a catch. As you progress through each maze, lava fills up the maze. If lava catches you, then you lose. We got to level three. Can you do better? You can play Maze Escape by clicking here.
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Sep
30
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

The Hopeful Promise of Braves Baseball

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By Darrell Puckett Braves fans have been in shambles for many Octobers because of late season heartbreak. They have been disheartened with consistent mediocre September play. It’s hard for any fan base to consistently see their team disappoint them every season, and having other people judge the fan base's integrity based off sporting success. I’m here to say that the Atlanta Braves are back and will be more competitive this postseason. Fredi Gonzalez, the manager of the Braves, has a ’13 record of 95-66. They have scored 676 runs while only giving up 543. Their team ERA is 3.17 and…
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Sep
28
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

10 Surprising Banned Books

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By Jessica Klinner This week (September 22-28) marked the 31st anniversary of Banned Books Week.  Starting in 1982, the week was established to recognize books that have been censored, challenged, and banned in libraries and school throughout the country. The week is also a time to celebrate the freedom to read. Over the years, many books have been banned for their violent and sexual content as well as offensive language. Since the start of Banned Books Week, over 11,300 books have been banned. Some of the most culturally important books have been banned due to their true depictions of the…
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Sep
27
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Making an Impression at AUM’s Career Fair

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By Lisa Ranieri AUM’s Career Development Center hosted its Career Job Fair in the Taylor Center on Thursday where 27 employers attended. For some AUM students, it’s almost time to graduate and find a job to begin a career. Others are scoping out a future job and networking with future employers. Within the first 30 minutes of the career fair opening to students, there were 100 to 115 students talking and networking with these companies. This shows that students are thinking about their career and are taking charge. As students, we want to meet our “dream jobs” or continue to…
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Sep
26
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Classic Game Review: Super Mario Bros.

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By Matthew Estes   It's hard to imagine that there is any other fictional character more recognizable to the world's cultural consciousness than Mario. It all started with this game, the Nintendo Entertainment System classic Super Mario Bros.  Put simply, this game introduced the world to everything it knows about modern video gaming. The objective is simply: control Mario, avoid the obstacles, get to the end of the level, and move on to the next one. The influence of this game for the entire video game industry cannot be overstated. While modern games continue to expand and improve in scale…
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Sep
24
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Is Sad Music Sad?

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PBS Idea Channel brings up an interesting question. Is sad music inherently sad, or are we simply trained to hear music that way? Check out the video. What do you think? What are some of your favorite sad songs? Tell un in the comments below.
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Sep
23
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

The Pay for Play Analysis

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By Darrell Puckett Every morning I wake up and go to work expecting for a pay check on Friday, but the controversy surrounding college athletics is if they should get paid for their efforts. I have composed two different perspectives about payment of college athletes that will challenge the individual thought process. Each one gives certain aspects according to my own opinion, and comments are encouraged. The first perspective involves the reality of being an outstanding high school athlete and being recruited for your abilities on a field. All college’s have a certain number of scholarships to give each recruiting…
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Sep
21
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Montgomery’s 10 Best Kept Secrets

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By Jessica Klinner Having lived in Montgomery my entire life, I will be the first person to complain about how boring it is, but if you look hard enough, you’ll find that Montgomery isn’t all that terrible. The city is filled with historical monuments and museums, delicious locally owned restaurants and cafés, and fun, entertaining nightlife. You’re probably thinking, “Are you really talking about Montgomery?” and my answer to you would be, “Yes!” Even though Montgomery is not the most exciting place in the world to live, it definitely has its quirks and charms that make living here a unique…
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Sep
19
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Computers Then and Now

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It's safe to say computers have come a long way. Check out this article from an AUMnibus issue in 1975. This was back when personal computers were in their infancy. What do you think? Would you still like to be working with computers like this? Let us know in the comments. A text transcript follows the article. Auburn University at Montgomery recently acquired new computer facilities that will expand the learning and administrative capacity of the university, according to Dr. William D. Clark, Chairman of the Division of Business. The new IBM 1130 system is located in the computer room…
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Sep
18
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

CCleaner: Get Your Computer Running Faster

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By Matthew Estes People who know how to work on computers knows the drill by now. They get a call from a friend or a family member complaining about how his or her computer is acting incredibly show. When that call occurs, said computer geek is already reaching for his flash drive equipped with a program called CCleaner. CCleaner is a computer optimizing program by Piriform. It's designed to do the little things that would be too time consuming for a person to do on their own. CCleaner does the following things: Corrects Registry Errors. The registry contains the installed references…
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Sep
17
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

I Forgot My Phone

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Taking a step away from educational videos for a week, today's video by charstarleneTV is an eye-opening commentary on just how addicted society is to its smartphones. This video's popularity took off a few weeks ago as people realized this is a realistic visualization of daily life. I do not have a smartphone, but almost everyone around me does. It becomes difficult to have productive conversations in daily life. What about you? Do you deal with other people's addiction of smartphones? Perhaps you are a phone addict? Or maybe you don't see this as a big problem at all. Let us…
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Sep
16
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

MVP Monday Spotlight: Auburn Tigers

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By Darrell Puckett  This is a new spotlight column for MVP Mondays highlighting and devoting time to mid-season SEC action. This week we look into the Auburn Tigers early success and a few essential components that could enhance their winning percentage. The high expectations going into the season were considered unrealistic by many people, but the Auburn Tigers are seeking to amaze. Newly hired head coach Gus Malzahn dreamed about this opportunity, and believes that he had the tools for success. Still, critics have nothing good to say about the Tigers 3-0 (1-0 SEC) start. Some say that Nick Marshall…
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Sep
14
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

10 Up and Coming Artists To Know

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By Jessica Klinner Music is everywhere. There are so many genres, artists, and bands out there that it is almost impossible to listen to it all. I try to keep myself updated on all music genres, especially new talent. I’ve compiled a list of 10 up and coming artists you should get to know. Broaden your musical interests and check out all of these artists. It’s good for the soul. Enjoy! 1.    Lorde  Why You Should Listen: New Zealand native Ella Yelich-O'Connor, known by her stage name Lorde, has been signed to Universal Records since the age of 13. Being…
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Sep
12
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Beatbox Using Google Translate?

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Have you ever wanted to impress your friends with epic beatboxing skills? Perhaps not, but if you have, why not whip out your smartphone and let Google do the work for you? Using this incredibly specific Google translate Easter Egg, you can let Google beatbox for you. You must use a specific set of characters and translate from German to Filipino. Here, we've done the legwork for you. Just click the listen (beatbox) button. Who said Google Translate was only good for translating?
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Sep
11
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

10 Theories About Time Travel

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Take a ride on the weird side with these 10 theories about time travel from AllTime10s. These concepts are sure to get you thinking.   What about you? What is your opinion on time travel? Do you think time travel is possible, or just the ideas of people with way to much time on their hands? Tell us in the comments below.
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Sep
09
2013
By Aumnibus Staff

Fantasy Football Isn’t Just For Geeks

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By Darrell Puckett There’s something that comes alive during the early fall, and brings happiness to men all over the country. Yes, college football is awesome, but what is the key to ultimate happiness during fall? It’s simple; NFL fantasy football explains it all. For grown men who have a wife and kids or college students looking for something to get them through the semester, NFL fantasy football helps individual productivity. Personally as a college student, playing fantasy football during the fall semester has given me motivation to get my studies done in order to watch games. Grown men that…
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