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Oct
06
2026
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By Aumnibus Staff
Hazing isn’t always what college students think it is

Hazing isn’t always what college students think it is

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Dr. Black at the Freeze out hazing event next to the admission office (photo by Sofia Cerebuch) https://on.soundcloud.com/adpi3wRGSQb2Yvqjcs By Haleigh Bedwell - AUMnibus Writer Montgomery (Sept. 25, 2026) – When students hear the word "hazing", they may imagine physical harm, alcohol or extreme humiliation. But hazing does not always look obvious, says one AUM director who organized AUM’s latest hazing awareness week. “Hazing is something that can happen in any organization,” said Andrea Blake, AUM Assistant Director of Accountability and Advocacy (OAA). “A number of students have heard the word (hazing) before, but they’re not really quite sure of what it…
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Oct
05
2026
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By Tre Redden
Revolutionary stories come alive with music and passionate performances in Theatre AUM’s ‘The Mercy Project’: a show that deserves your time 

Revolutionary stories come alive with music and passionate performances in Theatre AUM’s ‘The Mercy Project’: a show that deserves your time 

Campus, News, Theatre AUM
A group picture of the cast and crew for “The Mercy Project” is shown with all members making the Warhawk sign. Picture by Tre Redden. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sept. 30, 2026) – It’s that time of year again, folks. The air is getting bearable, midterm season is in full swing and most importantly, Theatre AUM is putting on its newest fall performance “The Mercy Project.” There is quite a bit that makes this performance different from ones that Theatre AUM has put on in years prior. The most notable of these differences is that “The Mercy Project” is an original AUM…
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Oct
01
2026
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By Sofia Cerebuch
What we chose not to hear

What we chose not to hear

Editorials, News
Woman who communicates dissent through her body (credit to Andrea Piacquadio from pexel) Editor’s Letter When will we decide to change? When will we finally say, “Enough”? Ever since we became a society where women have to live in fear, have to think about the route they’ll take to get home, how to dress and the right words to use so as not to provoke or be misunderstood. Ever since we became a society that no longer listens to a “no”? Since when has it become negotiable? No, it’s not a word, it’s a sentence, and as such, it’s not…
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Sep
29
2026
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By Tre Redden
A new SGA president takes office. How is Tyreanna Causey settling into her new position?

A new SGA president takes office. How is Tyreanna Causey settling into her new position?

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A picture of the AUM Student Government Association logo is shown in front with a picture of The Nest in the background. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sept. 28, 2026) – The AUM campus is halfway into the fall semester and seven weeks into the term of its new Student Government Association (SGA) president, Tyreanna Causey, and with the first month of adjustment finished now seems like a good time to see how well the new president is settling in and what students can expect out of her term. For those unaware, AUM students elected Causey as the new president of the SGA…
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Sep
28
2026
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By Patrick Eiland
Tigers sink Commodores as Golish wins first SEC game

Tigers sink Commodores as Golish wins first SEC game

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Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown celebrating with fans after Auburn's 21-15 win over Vanderbilt at Jordon-Hare Stadium on Saturday Sep. 26, 2026. (Photo by Rodd Lewis) Auburn ends their long Southeastern Conference home losing streak with a 21-15 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday afternoon at Jordan-Hare-Stadium giving Alex Golish his first SEC win as head coach. Auburn entered the game at 2-1 while also having lost the last two years to the Commodores.  Aside from that, Auburn hasn’t won an SEC home game since Nov. 24, 2024 against Texas A&M in a four-overtime thriller. Auburn players huddling before kickoff at…
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Sep
28
2026
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By Aumnibus Staff
AUM’s Baptist Campus Ministries finds community

AUM’s Baptist Campus Ministries finds community

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Jordan Phillips (left) and Jonathan Lynch (right) play pickleball at BCM before the kickball game on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. (Photo by Reagan Thorn) Reagan Thorn, AUMnibus News reporter MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Aug. 26, 2026) — Baptist Campus Ministries held multiple events during welcome week at Auburn University of Montgomery that brought a newer community for students who are from different cultures and religions.  "Our main goal is to be a restful and hospitable place for anyone," said Ben Crocker, head minister of BCM. "The amount of Buddhist, Muslims and Atheists that have been in our building over the past 50…
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Sep
27
2026
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By Aumnibus Staff
AUM hosts signature National Hazing Prevention Week to create a safe campus community

AUM hosts signature National Hazing Prevention Week to create a safe campus community

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AUM Hazing prevention week flyer who circulates over the week around campus By Haleigh Bedwell, staff writer MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sept. 21, 2026) – AUM kicked off its 9th annual awareness campaign recognizing National Hazing Prevention Week, with a full week of events to help students recognize, respond to, and prevent hazing on campus.  “Hazing Prevention Week has become more like a signature event for AUM,” said Dr. Andrea Blake, assistant director of AUM’s Office of Accountability and Advocacy (OAA). Blake said activities throughout the week give students opportunities to learn more about hazing and the resources available offered to them. …
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Sep
26
2026
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By Patrick Eiland
Warhawks men’s soccer team stands at the top regionally and seventh nationally

Warhawks men’s soccer team stands at the top regionally and seventh nationally

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Shown from left to right are AUM men's soccer players Harrington Arnette, Alan De Paula, Benjamin Hoffmann, Jaden McKree, Luke Butcher and Thomas Pain. (Photo courtesy of AUM Athletics) The Auburn University at Montgomery men's soccer team sits as the #1 team in the South Region and #7 in nationally as stated Tuesday in an AUM Athletics press release. Pictured is freshman left wing Brennan Greer. (Photo courtesy of AUM Athletics) After a strong week where AUM went 2-0 against Gulf South Conference opponents, the Warhawks are now ranked #7 in The United Soccer Coaches poll released on Tuesday, moving…
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Sep
23
2026
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By Patrick Eiland
Tide gets payback, Tigers get chomped: Tide and Tigers in review: week 3

Tide gets payback, Tigers get chomped: Tide and Tigers in review: week 3

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Alabama Quarterback Keelon Russell (12) in action against Florida State at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Sep 19, 2026. (Photo by Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics) The rivals of the Iron Bowl hosted the rivals of the Sunshine Showdown on Saturday with storm delays and drama with Bama surviving and Auburn leaving with gator bite marks.                After an upset loss to Florida State in last year’s opener down in Tallahassee, FL the tenth ranked Crimson Tide looked the get back at the Seminoles but it wasn’t easy early.                 After an hour and 45 minutes storm…
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Sep
21
2026
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By Tre Redden
Opinion: Trump admin attempts to gut mail-in voting: Is it unconstitutional? 

Opinion: Trump admin attempts to gut mail-in voting: Is it unconstitutional? 

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"I voted by mail" pin. (credit to unsplash.com) Staff writer and political science and communication senior Tre Redden takes a deep dive into the current state of mail-in voting (Sept. 7, 2026) – With midterm elections right around the corner, voters are likely to see important changes this fall on how to vote by mail, and it is possible that many may never even get their ballots, as the Trump administration continues its attempts to take control over elections. Those keeping up with recent politics may be aware that mail-in voting has become something of a hot-button issue as of…
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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
15
2026
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By Patrick Eiland
Bama wins SEC opener while Auburn tunes up for SEC opener: Tide and Tigers in review: week two

Bama wins SEC opener while Auburn tunes up for SEC opener: Tide and Tigers in review: week two

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Alabama Running Back EJ Crowell (13) after scoring the go ahead touchdown against Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, Sep 12, 2026. (Credit to Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics) The 12th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide rallied in the second half to win at Kentucky while Auburn opens their home schedule with an easy win against Southern Miss.                While Alabama won 45-17 Saturday in Lexington against the Wildcats, the game wasn’t as easy as it appeared.  Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell showed some growing pains while making his first start on the road by throwing two interceptions…
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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