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Sep
16
2026
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By Brandi Shines
Warhawk Audio Weekly covers cooler weather, AI, AUM tuition increase and rising gas prices

Warhawk Audio Weekly covers cooler weather, AI, AUM tuition increase and rising gas prices

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AUM Audio · WAW(Warhawk Audio Weekly 9/16/26) Chris and Brandi talk about AI, AUM tuition increase, gas prices MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sept. 16, 2026) — AUM’s student-led audio broadcast Warhawk Audio Weekly (WAW) returned with Chris and Brandi discussing cooler weather, campus developments, pop culture, artificial intelligence, international news and college football. This week’s forecast is bringing a noticeable break from the intense summer heat, with highs in low 90s and cooling down to the upper 80s by the end of the week, according to the Weather Channel. With temperatures beginning to drop, the Montgomery area is finally starting to feel…
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Sep
10
2026
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By Patrick Eiland
Bama and Auburn both win to start season: Tide and Tigers in review: week one.

Bama and Auburn both win to start season: Tide and Tigers in review: week one.

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A picture of Bryant-Denny Stadium before a game. (Photo by Brayden George on Unsplash) The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers both opened the 2026 football season with wins while showcasing new quarterbacks and coaches.               Alabama welcomed the East Carolina Pirates to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday to kick and the Tide rolled to a 48-10 win in the blazing heat.                All eyes were on former 5-star quarterback from Duncanville, TX Keelon Russell as he made his long-awaited debut for the Tide and he didn’t disappoint. He went 18 for 30 with 256 yards through the air and also led the…
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Sep
07
2026
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By Chris Wadkins
Warhawk Audio Weekly (WAW) Roundup: Lionel Richie hospitalized, AUM campus expands housing and inaugural honors student scholarship

Warhawk Audio Weekly (WAW) Roundup: Lionel Richie hospitalized, AUM campus expands housing and inaugural honors student scholarship

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AUM Audio · WAW Warhawk Audio Weekly 9/2/26: Chris goes over The Aumnibus stories and more MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sept. 2, 2026) — AUM’s student weekly audio broadcast Warhawk Audio Weekly (WAW) delivered their second episode with a news roundup highlighting major regional developments, university growth and student achievement.  Grammy Award-winning musician Lionel Richie was admitted to an intensive care unit following a weekend performance at The Muny Outdoor Theater in St. Louis, reported WSFA’s Emily Van de Riet. Representatives and medical reports indicate the 77-year-old singer, who was born in Tuskegee, underwent precautionary testing for dehydration after experiencing fatigue on…
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Sep
04
2026
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By Tre Redden
Mercy me! A sneak peek into Theatre AUM’s upcoming ‘The Mercy Project’ that celebrates America and women

Mercy me! A sneak peek into Theatre AUM’s upcoming ‘The Mercy Project’ that celebrates America and women

Arts, News, Theatre AUM
The 2026-2027 Theatre AUM members and faculty pose for a group photo during the first company meeting of the fall semester on Aug. 24, 2026. (photo courtesy of Nicolette Parrish) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sept. 4, 2026) – Only two weeks into the semester, Theatre AUM has hit the ground running, having already begun work on its newest production, “The Mercy Project,” which will open Oct. 1. Theatre AUM had its first company meeting of the semester on Monday, Aug. 24, and welcomed both new and returning students into the theater company with information about the program and the upcoming October production.…
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Sep
02
2026
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By Tre Redden
The AUM SWOT Team: Who they are and how they can help you as a freshman?

The AUM SWOT Team: Who they are and how they can help you as a freshman?

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A photo of the SWOT team celebrating after the final orientation for Fall 2026, from SWOT Instagram account MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sept. 2, 2026) – It’s the first few weeks of yet another new school year; the weather is starting to cool, students are settling into their class schedules and a fresh crop of smiling high school graduates are taking their first steps into adult life here on AUM’s campus. The transition from high school to college can certainly be difficult, as more experienced students may know all too well. Luckily, these bright young faces don’t have to navigate their rapidly…
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Aug
31
2026
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By Rodrecus Lewis
AUM partners with Faulkner to temporarily house in second recent agreement

AUM partners with Faulkner to temporarily house in second recent agreement

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Campus view of P-40 Place, photo courtesy of aum.edu MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As students enter their 2026 fall semester, they may notice their dorms more occupied than usual. Auburn University at Montgomery is partnering with Faulkner University to provide temporary campus housing for Faulkner’s incoming students in need of a place to live, as announced Aug. 14 by Faulkner’s president. Faulkner University’s President Mitch Henry said to WSFA’s Layla Reynolds, “We are grateful to Chancellor Stockton and our friends at Auburn University at Montgomery for helping us accommodate our students.” Contacted by email, the Office of AUM’s Chancellor Carl A.…
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Aug
29
2026
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By Sofia Cerebuch
Lost in translation?

Lost in translation?

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Photo from Lesley University AUM international students share main difficulties about language barriers By Sofia Cerebuch and Tre Redden International students have been an integral part of U.S. campuses for years, according to Open Doors, which counts for approximately 1.2 million international students, as reported in 2025.  Being a foreign student is not always easy, and looking around, one realizes just how many challenges and nuances lie behind it all. Eric Möller, a freshman on the man’s tennis team, recounts one such incident. “When one guy was picking his classes, he was overwhelmed because he couldn’t really understand what the…
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Aug
27
2026
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By Patrick Eiland
MIS professor talks AI

MIS professor talks AI

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ChatGPT (Courtesy of Matheus Bertelli on pexels.com) One Auburn University at Montgomery Management Information Systems professor is hopeful that artificial intelligence will end up being good for humanity in the long run. David Simmonds, an associate professor of MIS in the College of Business, said he is OK with AI if it is used responsibly. “I am comfortable with the responsible use of AI.  AI that looks at the human factor and makes sure that people are going to be served by it.” https://soundcloud.com/user-71632774/aumnibus-simmonds-interview?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Fears about AI taking over in Hollywood jobs, such as with AI actress Tilly Norwood created…
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Aug
26
2026
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By Sofia Cerebuch
9 to Forever

9 to Forever

Editorials, News, Opinion,
Picture of Dolly Parton, from Pcryl AUM students shocked and saddened upon hearing about Dolly Parton's passing I was sitting in my advanced journalism writing class. At 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25 the class was in transient silence before the next presentation. Then from my left, comes a deep, almost choked-off sigh. Then a voice in shock, and in one sentence announces, “Dolly Parton has just passed away.” Then, noise. The next two minutes in the computer lab of the Liberal Arts Building become pure confusion, fingers racing across keyboards, murmurs of uncertainty, and one chorus of voices, “The…
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Aug
26
2026
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By Chris Wadkins
This week on WAW: Tribute to Dolly, Flock cameras, Alabama Shakes and data centers

This week on WAW: Tribute to Dolly, Flock cameras, Alabama Shakes and data centers

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Photo courtesy of Dollywood.com and their Aug. 25 media statement regarding Parton’s recent passing. By Chris Wadkins and Brandi Shines, co-hosts of WAW- Warhawk Audio Weekly https://on.soundcloud.com/clbozXtfMLNdZvosiC MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Aug.  26, 2026) — This week's Warhawk Audio Weekly opened by remembering Dolly Parton, who passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the age of 80.  Parton was known for more than her music, including her philanthropy, business mind and overall kindness. Discussed was the money Parton earned from Whitney Houston's cover of “I Will Always Love You” and her decision to invest some of that money in a Black neighborhood in…
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Aug
25
2026
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By Patrick Eiland
Talking sports and having fun: a letter from the sports editor

Talking sports and having fun: a letter from the sports editor

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Sofia Cerebuch and myself being awarded our editorial scholarships last week from the Alabama Press Association Journalism Foundation Board President Jonathan Stinson of Huntsville. (Picture courtesy of Katherine Irwin) Welcome back to AUM everyone. I’m Patrick Eiland a junior communication major and the new sports editor for the AUMnibus.  My journey to where I am now is a bit different than most of yours. I graduated from Prattville High School in 2009 and begun attended AUM the following year. I graduated in December of 2015 with a degree in psychology. I never did anything with it since by the time I graduated with…
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Aug
25
2026
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By Rodrecus Lewis
New Warhawks welcomed at Fall Convocation

New Warhawks welcomed at Fall Convocation

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"It was actually really fun, I was so surprised," Loc Tran, a freshman who attended the convocation said. The fresh faces of AUM were led into a welcoming convocation on Friday, August 22. The ceremony consisted of speeches from Chancellor Carl A. Stockton, College of Education professor Dr. Gilbert Duenas, and Student Government President Tyreanna Causey, as well as performances by AUMcapella, the AUM cheerleaders, and the Jammin’ Warhawks. "I didn't expect all of that, I thought it was just going to be boring," freshman Kyse Alzatari said. Staff welcoming the new students at the Fall Convocation. New students of…
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Aug
24
2026
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By Chris Wadkins
Students kick off WAW, a new weekly audio news talk show

Students kick off WAW, a new weekly audio news talk show

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AUM Audio · WAW - Warhawk Audio Weekly promo and first episode - 8_19_26, 11.51 AM MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Myself (Chris Wadkins) and Brandi Shines, both communication students at Auburn University at Montgomery, created a promo first week of classes for our new audio talk show, “Warhawk Audio Weekly,” also known as WAW. We discuss first-day jitters, summer vacation, a local heat wave advisory and what to expect during the first week of college on the Aug. 17 episode of WAW. We also cover entertainment news, including the death of 36-year-old U.S. actress Hayden Panettiere, Spider-Man’s record-breaking $360 million box…
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Aug
21
2026
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By Patrick Eiland
Opinion: The future of gaming looks depressing

Opinion: The future of gaming looks depressing

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A PlayStation 5 is shown (photo curiosity of Patrick Eiland). Since 2001 when I got my Gameboy Color and copies of Pokémon Yellow Version and Silver Version, gaming has been my go-to hobby to unwind and enjoy myself but this medium is teetering on the edge of falling apart and it’s upsetting me. Back on July 1, Sony announced that they would discontinue physical disks for all games released on their consoles by the start of 2028 with the implication that the PlayStation 6 would not release with a disk drive version at all. The announcement shook the internet and put…
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Aug
21
2026
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By Sofia Cerebuch
A new editor behind the desk

A new editor behind the desk

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Welcome back to campus, AUM students! For most this is just a return, but for incoming freshmen and transfer students, this is an exciting new beginning. In my case, it’s a bit of both. Let me introduce myself, I'm Sofia Cerebuch, a senior journalism student and the new Editor-in-Chief of The AUMnibus. While this semester marks my return to campus and my last semester as an undergraduate college student, it also marks the beginning of my new role as editor. I took my first steps in working for the newspaper during my sophomore year, publishing an editorial on sports, and…
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Aug
06
2026
By Patrick Eiland
The internet is under attack

The internet is under attack

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Picture provided by Dom J on pexels.com. The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, and the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, also known as the KIDS Act, have been making their way through the Government and it threatens to alter the way the internet works by incentivizing users to upload government issued ID.                KOSA was introduced by Tennessee Republican senator Marsha Blackburn while the KIDS Act was introduced by Kentucky Republican and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie and includes portions of KOSA.  Both aim to do the same thing, tackle how unsafe the…
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Jul
16
2026
By Sofia Cerebuch
Auburn University abolishes faculty senate: possible repercussions for AUM

Auburn University abolishes faculty senate: possible repercussions for AUM

Campus, News, University
AUBURN, Ala.  — On Friday, June 5, at Auburn University, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to abolish the University Faculty Senate, assuming direct control over degree requirements, curricula and syllabi.  This independent decision comes in the context of the passage of Alabama House Bill 580, which reduces the powers of faculty senates at Alabama’s public universities while exempting Auburn University. Despite the waiver, as reported by Andrea Tinker for Alabama Reflector, Auburn University voluntarily decided to adopt these measures, earning the distinction of being the first public university to voluntarily eliminate its University Senate. With this decision, Auburn University…
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Jul
10
2026
By Sofia Cerebuch
Letter from the summer co-editors

Letter from the summer co-editors

News, Opinion
By Sofia Cerebuch and Patrick Eiland Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce myself. I’m Sofia Cerebuch, and in May I was appointed Editor-in-Chief of The AUMnibus. This summer, I’ll be serving in this role alongside Patrick as co-editor. As you well know, the flow of information is never-ending, news is always just around the corner, and so are we. For now, at least until the start of the fall semester, the news will be coming to you from a city much farther away: Trieste, Italy. To give you a little background on myself, I’m a senior international student majoring in…
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Jul
01
2026
By Patrick Eiland
AUM hosts 5th annual AV media camp as outreach to area high schoolers

AUM hosts 5th annual AV media camp as outreach to area high schoolers

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Auburn University at Montgomery's Communication and Theatre Department held their fifth annual Audio and Video Storytelling multimedia camp June 8-11, allowing area teens to explore podcasting, TV production and voice acting. “This year’s camp was an intensive and fun week filled with audio, video, radio drama and media tours,” said AUM communication lecturer and camp director Katherine Irwin.  Students from Prattville High School, St. James High School, Pike Road High School, Evangel Christian Academy, LAMP High School, Percy Julian High School, Brew Tech Magnet High School, Success Unlimited High School, Booker T. Washington High School, and Stanhope…
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