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Solar eclipse viewing draws large crowd at AUM

21Apr

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Campus, News

Solar eclipse viewing draws large crowd at AUM

By: Jordan White During the afternoon of April 8, Auburn University at Montgomery’s campus community enjoyed the solar eclipse event open to the public and held on the lawn by the Ida Belle Young Library tower. Alabama was not on the path of totality for this year’s solar eclipse, but viewers were still able to see the partial eclipse with the proper eyewear. According to NASA, everyone should wear a set of eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard for viewing the solar eclipse. These glasses come darker than regular sunglasses. A total eclipse occurs during the day when the moon completely covers the sun, blocking out its light, according to NASA. Associate Professor of Chemistry Randy Russell shows citizens the solar eclipse last week during the ...

21Apr

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Campus, News

AUM students protest against SB-129

Students at Auburn University at Montgomery pose for a picture in front of the Ida Belle Young library on Feb. 28 to strike against the Alabama SB-129. (Photo captured by Deyundre Graham) By: Jordan White Many Auburn University at Montgomery students felt the need to use their voices in late February, by not attending class with a planned strike against the Alabama Senate Bill 129 (SB-129) that was introduced in the Senate to stop funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) educational programs. AUM student and former Spectrum president Reese Overton led other AUM students to speak out against the bill by participating in another strike at the Alabama State Capitol on Feb. 28, using their voices to fight for DEI programs. According to an AL.com report by Rebecca Griesback, ...

Students exercising their right to choose

14Apr

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Students exercising their right to choose

Voting on College Campuses By: Victoria Salters As the 2024 election cycle gains momentum, college students nationwide are increasingly participating in the democratic process by exercising their right to vote, which is due to campuses, including AUM, facilitating voter registration and education. According to Tuft University’s recent National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE) voter turnout among college students rose 14% from the previous election cycle. This increase indicates young adults' increased realization of the power of their voices to influence the political system. With a surge in voter registration drives and civic engagement initiatives on campuses, young voters are poised to make a significant impact on the upcoming election. "I believe it's cruci...

19Nov

By Cameron GrantNo Comments

Campus, Opinion, University

SWOT TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Omari Burton

By: Sierra Hall Left: Elizabeth Londell, Omari Burton Any incoming student to AUM has experienced orientation to the university. Whether you are a first time college student, a transfer student or an international student, you’ve experienced the early mornings and long hours of information called orientation. The various parts of orientation are scheduled weeks in advance, with students being the sole focus. From the student organizations at breakout sessions and the Deans of Colleges gathering to speak to new students, the SWOT team is behind it all. The Successful Warhawk Orientation and Transitions team is made up of undergraduate and graduate students ready to serve their incoming peers. Omari Burton, a soon to be graduate, and native of Montgomery - was a member of SWOT fo...

7Nov

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Campus, News, University

AUM Sigmas Host “MAB Week” 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Contact: Sierra Hall, COMM Student Auburn University at Montgomery shall33@aum.edu Picture of MAB events MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Nov. 3, 2022- The Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of the national Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Communication students, are hosting “MAB Week” for students and staff. Starting Nov. 14, the brothers of Alpha Psi Alpha will host events that are focused on supporting AUM students, faculty and staff. Nov. 14 in Warhawk Alley, there will be a ‘Kickback with BSU.’ Students are asked to bring a canned good. Nov. 15 a the Perch, on the 2nd floor of the Nest, there will be ‘Study Blu, Hall’where students are encouraged to study for finals. Nov. 16, the brothers of Alpha Psi A...

7Nov

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Campus, News

PRCA of AUM: Candy Around the World 2022

By: Sierra Hall Students at PRCA table scanning QR code The Public Relations Council of Alabama hosts a student chapter here at Auburn University at Montgomery. This semester, the PRCA AUM and Dr. Kim’s Sports Communication 3300 class came together to create a cultural campaign that would culminate into an event. This campaign was focused on the international student-athletes that attend, compete, and even work at AUM. The goal of this campaign was created around the diversity plan created by the AUM Athletic Department. The diversity plan created by the AUM Athletic department is “...committed to ensuring diversity is at the center of the AUM experience, helping to create a community where everyone has a place and a voice. Diversity enhances the department by delivering a competiti...

PRCA AUM chapter to host cultural event at volleyball game

21Oct

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PRCA AUM chapter to host cultural event at volleyball game

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONTGOMERY, AL - October 20, 2022 - Candy around the World will take place on Oct. 28, at 6 p.m., before the AUM Women’s volleyball game against the University of West Alabama. The event will feature candy and refreshments from each of the 16 countries represented by the student-athletes of the AUM Athletic Department. The event will feature candy tasting, goodie bags, informational sessions and chances to win prizes! The student body is encouraged to attend before supporting the women’s volleyball game. The event is open to the public. The AUM student chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama worked with their advisor, Dr. Eunyoung Kim to host an event that was inclusive and educational and that they could work in partnership with the AUM Athle...

AUM PRCA To Hold Volleyball Cultural Night

21Oct

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Campus, Sports

AUM PRCA To Hold Volleyball Cultural Night

For Immediate Release: MONTGOMERY, Alabama (October 20, 2022) - The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) is joining the athletic department to host a Cultural Night on Oct. 28, 2022, during the AUM volleyball team’s match against the University of West Alabama at the AUM athletics complex. The PRCA is hosting the event to bring cultural togetherness to campus while bringing school spirit and showing support for the volleyball team. The evening will feature candy from around the world, along with trivia during timeouts. As for all home sporting events, all AUM students and faculty are admitted for free with a valid AUM ID after registering at aumathletics.com. Contact: Dalton Kimbro ckimbro2@aum.edu Dr. Eunyoung Kim ...

Black Student Union: Safe Spaces on Campus

10Oct

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Black Student Union: Safe Spaces on Campus

By: Sierra Hall AUM Black student union AUM is home to a unique student-focused campus, where all activities are made to mind the development of students' success in leadership and education. A major part of the collegiate experience that AUM offers is the ability for students to be involved in and create clubs based on their heritage, interests and pre-professional development. The Black Student Union, known on campus as BSU, is one of the most recent additions to AUM’s list of student clubs and organizations. The first Black Student Union was created in 1966 at San Francisco State University and other colleges adopted the club shortly after. AUM’S BSU returned to campus in Spring 2022, with more specific goals and objectives. BSU’s current president, Mariah Webster, spoke to me ab...

8Sep

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Campus, University

AUM Bid Day 2022

By: Sierra Hall AUM is home to three National Panhellenic Conference Sororities, where young women find sisterhood among their fellow students. Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Delta Zeta Sorority and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority spent a week hosting and learning all about potential new members as well as sharing their reasons for joining greek life. This week of getting to know potential new members is called Primary Recruitment. Primary Recruitment allows each sorority to highlight their sisterhood, answer questions potential new members may have, discuss their philanthropy, and educate potential new members about their sorority. Primary Recruitment is a week of events with specific topics for educating potential new members. Each sorority has days planned to discuss their philanthropy, what g...