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Oct

06

2026

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By Aumnibus Staff

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…

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

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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…

Sep

27

2026

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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. …

Sep

16

2026

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By Brandi Shines

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…

Sep

02

2026

By Tre Redden

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…

Aug

29

2026

By Sofia Cerebuch

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…

Aug

25

2026

By Rodrecus Lewis

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…

Aug

24

2026

By Chris Wadkins

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…

Aug

21

2026

By Sofia Cerebuch

A new editor behind the desk

Campus, Editorials, News, OpinionEditor, opinion

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…

Jul

16

2026

By Sofia Cerebuch

Auburn University abolishes faculty senate: possible repercussions for AUM

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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…

Apr

27

2026

By Patrick Eiland

AUM Economics Club debuts at E-Con games

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Auburn University at Montgomery’s E-Con Club takes a group photo at the University of Kentucky. (Courtesy of Agnitra Roy Choudhury) The Auburn University at Montgomery Economics Club took their first trip to the E-Con games at the University of Kentucky on March 26-27, marking a major milestone for the department. Economics department chair and associate professor James Francisco said that for the E-Con on-site competition, students were given a data set from the event sponsor EquiBase, a Kentucky based horse racing data firm. “They released a data set and a prompt and it basically said to come up with a…

Apr

08

2026

By Patrick Eiland

AUM Theatre’s Fool for Love opens this weekend stirring up themes of toxic love

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photo courtesy of Ann H on pexels.com Auburn University at Montgomery Theatre readies for its spring play “Fool for Love” that opens Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m.in the AUM Theatre in Taylor Center. “Fool for Love” is a 1983 play written by Sam Shepardand the AUM Theatre is bringing this very heavily loaded love story to life by assistant professor of theatre and director Michael Krek. Audiences should leave their children at home as the play is “Rated R and contains violence, strong language, profanity, and challenging subject matter including sexual situations, obsession, stalking, abandonment, suicide, incest, and alcohol…

Apr

07

2026

By Nicholas Drayton

AUM Senior Class Medallion Encourages Early Alumni Giving

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Photo courtesy of Pragyan Bezbo on pexels.com Ashlyn Arp, Director of Alumni Relations to Auburn University at Montgomery (photo courtesy of AUM website) Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is encouraging graduating students to take part in a tradition aimed at strengthening long-term alumni engagement: the Class Gift Program - $20.26 Graduating Class Medallion. Ashlyn Arp, Director of Alumni Relations at AUM, said the initiative is about more than a one-time contribution. “It’s a symbolic gesture that marks the transition from student to alum,” Arp explained. “We want students to understand their relationship with AUM continues after graduation.” According to Arp, the Office of Advancement works to build connections between…

Mar

04

2026

By Shaniece McGhee

Looking for a close staycation during spring break? Got you covered within 11 miles!

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photo courtesy of Belle Co on pexels.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — For many college students, spring break is something they look forward to because it means adventuring somewhere with friends or reconnecting with family. According to Go Blue Tours, an average spring break trip typically ranges from $800 to $2,000 per person, depending on the location. However, not every student has the budget to travel far during spring break. For students staying in Montgomery during the break, it can be easy to spend the week in your dorm doom-scrolling through social media or binge-watching movies. However, staying in town doesn’t mean…

Feb

27

2026

By Anna Messick

What genres of music make up the student body’s playlist at AUM?

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photo courtesy of Mihis Alex on pexels.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Whether walking across campus or studying in between classes, Auburn University at Montgomery students make it clear that music plays a major role in their daily routines, though no two playlists are alike. When asked about their favorite genres, AUM students revealed a wide range of musical tastes. Among them, R&B stood out as one of the most popular, with students Julia Wesa, Aris Williams and Nicholas Hall all naming it as their top genre. “I like listening to rap,” said Tara Portis, while Kyla Washington and Tara Williams both…

Feb

25

2026

By Anna Messick

The route to success as a commuter at AUM

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photo courtesy of Pixabay on pexels.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — For many students at AUM, the day begins not with a walk across campus but behind the wheel, driving down Interstate 65. With a larger majority of students commuting to campus, travel has become a defining part of student life, offering financial savings and flexibility while also presenting daily challenges. When explaining their decision to live off campus, students frequently pointed to cost and convenience. Junior Kenzie Holland said, “I’m saving a ton of money rather than paying for room and board.” Like Holland, student athlete Gracie Mason cited affordability as…

Feb

19

2026

By Annie Anderson

Turning Dreams Into Reality’: AUM students rally at State House

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photo courtesy of Andy Barbour on pexels.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Auburn University at Montgomery students joined more than 1,000 student leaders and advisors at the Alabama State House last Thursday for the Higher Education Day parade, rallying in support of Alabama’s public universities while proudly carrying collegiate banners and wearing their school colors. “Alabama’s universities shape the state’s economy and must be supported,” said Executive Director Gordon Stone, emphasizing the value of the event. “Our more than 180,000 (college) students are the key to the state’s thriving economy.” Stone said the event also highlights the role universities play in preparing…

Feb

11

2026

By Patrick Eiland

Warhawks homecoming week spoiled by Union

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photo courtesy of Steve Johnson on pexels.com The Auburn University at Montgomery men’s basketball team couldn’t top off homecoming week as the Union University Bulldogs would spoil the party 71-64. The Warhawks men entered the big homecoming game having won their last two and looked to top off AUM's big week with an addition to the win streak, but they came up just a bit short. The game got out of the gate with both teams trading blows with 11 points each at the first break. AUM Guards Omar Zeigler and Marius Canery each hit a three-pointer within the first…

Feb

10

2026

By Annie Anderson

Housing hosts semester’s largest event celebrating the history of soul food

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photo courtesy of Annie Anderson. Kennedy Tate, resident assistant of the event, dances during the Housing Department’s soul food-themed gathering Feb. 10 in the campus cafeteria. (photo courtesy of Annie Anderson) MONTGOMERY Ala. — The AUM Department of Housing welcomed over 100 students to History of Soul Food, an event combining food and fellowship to offer students more than just a meal. Junior graphic design major Kennedy Tate, the student leader of the event had this to say, “I’m glad everyone came. This is my favorite event every year.” When asked what her goal was she said this, “I wanted…

Feb

10

2026

By Annie Anderson

SGA applications are open: here are the positions available

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photo courtesy of Yan Krukau on pexels.com MONTGOMERY Ala. — AUM students can now see the full range of leadership positions made available for the upcoming election cycle for the 2026 Student Government Association elections. "It's a great cross section of different students coming together to make AUM a better experience for the students,” said Student Organizations Coordinator Katie Sowell. The application emailed to all AUM students outlines executive and senate positions, offering students several opportunities to represent their peers and students may apply for both executive and legislative roles depending on their interests and academic affiliation. Executive positions open…