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AUM Actor Spotlight: Olivia Crutchfield

AUM Actor Spotlight: Olivia Crutchfield

Theatre AUM's humble projection onto campus life hides the eclectic and imaginative soul of its participants. To fully immerse oneself into any form of art, takes courage, originality, and talent that only few have. I interviewed communication student and budding actress, Olivia Crutchfield, and asked her what her journey has brought to her and what her art means to her. Crutchfield is originally from Odenville, Alabama where she played soccer and focused on school and classmates. She says she played soccer for 16 years and that her high school did not offer any theatrical channels, so she was unable to pursue…
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Shriek Week Brings Halloween Spirit to AUM

Shriek Week Brings Halloween Spirit to AUM

Soon the leaves will be changing, the weather cooling, and even pumpkins will start to be all around. With fall approaching that means one of AUM’s favorite times of year, Shriek Week! This annual tradition brings everyone’s spooky favorites to campus. The Campus Activities Board works hard every year to bring the Halloween Spirit to life on the AUM campus. With our school colors being black and orange, how could we not love Halloween? So mark your calendars for the last week of October for Shriek Week. Below you will find a schedule of events for this year’s activities. What:…
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Q&A with SGA President Christian Crawford on “Light it Up” Safety Campaign

Q&A with SGA President Christian Crawford on “Light it Up” Safety Campaign

Have you ever felt uneasy walking to your car after a late night lab? Or maybe your club met and now you have to walk to the other side of campus to your car while its pitch black outside. Our Student Government has started a “Light it Up Campaign” in order to promote campus safety and make sure the student body feels more comfortable on campus after dark. SGA president Christian Crawford answered some questions about the new campaign. Q: Why do you think this campaign is important? A: This year, the SGA is committed to promoting campus safety. All…
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Student Health Clinic and Counseling Center: What Your Campus Can Do for You

Student Health Clinic and Counseling Center: What Your Campus Can Do for You

AUM’s Student Health Clinic is a primary care facility available to students, faculty, staff, and their dependents. Located in the College of Nursing and Health Services, Irma B. Moore Hall, Room 102, this office provides comprehensive health services for students with a valid ID. They are available Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Patients will receive “prompt, quality, cost-effective and individualized health care,” says the SHS primary website. The clinic provides primary care for “sick” visits, physical examinations, women’s health examinations, contraceptive counseling, sexually transmitted infection(s) testing, laboratory testing, and referral services. Additionally, they provide mandatory immunizations including: TB testing and the…
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AUM WASC to Host “Dining in the Dark” and “Bite Me” Day

AUM WASC to Host “Dining in the Dark” and “Bite Me” Day

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you were eating blind or maybe what it is like to be bit by a vampire? The Warhawk Academic Success Center (WASC) is holding two events in mid to late October for the the AUM Connected: Common Reading Program. With the common book for this year being Dracula, these events have a fun connection to Halloween. Dining in the Dark, which is sponsored by the Center for Disability Services (CDS), will be held on Tuesday, October 17th. This dining event is an experience that will test your senses. Each attendee…
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Political Film Series to Screen “The Other Side of Immigration”

Political Film Series to Screen “The Other Side of Immigration”

The Political Film Series will be showing a documentary film called The Other Side of Immigration. The screening will be held on Monday, October 16th in Goodwyn Hall, Room 112 at 7:00 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by the University Honors Program. Dr. Silvia Giagnoni, an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication & Theatre, will be giving a brief introduction on the topic before the film is shown. A major political topic, both in the past and present, has been immigration. This event addresses the idea that “any effective approach to immigration reform…must be comprehensive and look beyond the…
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Behind the Screen at Alabama News Network

Behind the Screen at Alabama News Network

In April, students in Larry Moore’s Video Production course had the opportunity to take a tour of Alabama News Network with weather reporter Ryan Stinnett as our tour guide. The tour started with Ryan explaining the different channels that the station works for, ABC and CBS, and how the work shifts, which are not your typical first, second and third shift. The second shift starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. One thing that caught my attention was the hair and make-up room. I expected to see a lavish vanity area with multiple high-stool chairs, instead it was…
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ZTA Hosts Male Pageant Tonight

ZTA Hosts Male Pageant Tonight

Zeta Tau Alpha will be hosting its second annual Big Man on Campus on April 20. Big Man on Campus is described by Zeta Tau Alpha Philanthropy Co-Chairman, Allison Wetherill, as “a male pageant that Zeta Tau Alpha uses to not only raise money for our philanthropy, but also creates an opportunity for the campus to come together for a great cause.” All proceeds from this event will go to support Zeta Tau Alpha’s Philanthropy, Think Pink in support of Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. The winner of Big Man on Campus will receive a cash prize of $100. Big…
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Wedding Congratulations for Two Former Webmasters

Wedding Congratulations for Two Former Webmasters

The AUMnibus would like to extend warm wishes to AUM alumni Sara "Nikki" Estes and Matthew Estes, who were married on Saturday, April 1 in Eclectic, Alabama. Both Nikki and Matthew served as webmasters for the AUMnibus while they were completing their degrees in communications. Without them, our website would not exist as it is today. 
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Alpha Gamma Delta’s Lip Jam

Alpha Gamma Delta’s Lip Jam

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority will host its third annual Lip Jam on April 21. Lip Jam is a lip sync and dance competition where teams of five to fifteen people will people battle it out for a prize. The winners of the competition will be given $250 to donate to the philanthropy of their choice, and all other proceeds will go to benefit the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. “The theme is night at the movies,” explains Caroline Nunn, Vice President of Member Development for Alpha Gamma Delta. “Groups who sign up will be drawing different songs from the decades and…
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A Look at the Past Year in Student Government Association

A Look at the Past Year in Student Government Association

As we get closer to Student Government Association elections once again, I have found myself pondering this past year. I can truly say it is a privilege to have served as President with such a great group of Senators and other officers. A once hesitant candidate became a grateful person that is delighted to have committed to this organization. As I suspect it is for every outgoing President in any SGA, it is easy to look back on the year and notice all of the shortcomings. There is a long list of things I wanted to accomplish but failed to…
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Student Government Association Elections

Student Government Association Elections

Every spring your Student Government Association welcomes new faces to its council. This team represents the AUM student body in educational programming on campus as well as general programming for students. SGA is headed by the president who acts as the head of communication between students and administration, attend all AU Board of Trustees meetings, and represent AUM students on various boards and committees. The president is backed by the executive council, a deputy chief, associate justices, senators for each college and directors of outreach and affairs. Together, this group of peers will be the “mouthpiece” for students on all…
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AUM Gay-Straight Alliance Presents Safe Zone Program

AUM Gay-Straight Alliance Presents Safe Zone Program

Would you like to know more about the LGBT community? Do you have questions about the LGBT community that you aren’t exactly sure how to ask? Then you should come to Safe Zone. Safe Zone is an event presented by the AUM Gay-Straight Alliance and Dr. Faircloth of Troy University. This event will take place on Friday, January 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m in Warhawk Alley, located on the 1st floor of the Taylor Center. Interactive and educational, the event is also focused on making sure you have a great time, so step outside your comfort zone, get…
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“I Am Not My Hair” Forum

“I Am Not My Hair” Forum

On Oct. 13, 2016 the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted their first "I Am Not My Hair Forum" in Taylor Center 221. A professional hair stylist as well as students were on the discussion panel to talk about the different hair textures African American women have. (more…)
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Veterans Week

Veterans Week

If you happen to be on campus and notice many American flags on the Quad understand that they aren’t there just as a show of patriotism. Twenty American flags will be placed on campus in November as a symbol for the 20 veterans who commit suicide every day. Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, and AUM is going to honor the many we have on campus.  The Student Veterans Association will be having a “Veterans Week,” which will kick off with an “AUM Supports our Veterans Day” on  Nov. 9 and 10. (more…)
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White Cane Day

White Cane Day

One of the earliest lessons we learn in life is “The Golden Rule”. Treat others the way you want to be treated. As a child, this lesson is simple. As an adult, while the concept is the same, it tends to be harder to execute. At times we’re not sure how people want to be treated. People who are different tend to make us uncomfortable, therefore we shy away from them. Why is that? (more…)
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The Nation’s Student Writing Contest

The Nation’s Student Writing Contest

We're hoping you'll know somebody who might want to submit an essay in The Nation's Student Writing Contest. We’re asking students to answer this question in essays not exceeding 800 words: It’s clear that the political system in the United States isn’t working for many young people. What do you think is the central issue for your generation in Election 2016? (more…)
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