News Archives - Page 10 of 22

Oct

02

2019

Adventure Time

News

BY: Daaiyah Latham Have you ever been bored on campus with nothing to do? Here’s a list of things to do. Warhawk Alley is located on the first floor of Taylor Center. In Warhawk Alley, you can play a friendly competitive game of pool or ping-pong. You can also play video games with the PlayStation and XBox. This a great spot to meet new friends and mingle. Warhawk Alley is open Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m.- 9 p.m. and Friday from 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. The Wellness Center is a place to better your health and have fun at…

Oct

01

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Hazing Prevention

Campus

BY: Morgan Thayer This past week marked National Hazing Prevention Week. This week prompts universities across the country to speak up against hazing by hosting different events, tables or workshops. Here on our campus, several of our Greek organizations held guest speakers, interactive tabling and training on how to prevent hazing and why it is important to know the signs of hazing. AUM has a strict Anti-Hazing Policy, which can be located in the Student Handbook (page 31). Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created intentionally, whether on or off campus, to produce mental or physical discomfort,…

Oct

01

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

A Week Full of Fun at the Goat Haus Oktoberfest

News

BY: Daaiyah Latham The city of Montgomery is starting the first week of October with Oktoberfest Week at Goat Haus. Goat Haus Biergarten is located at 532 Clay Street in Montgomery, Alabama. Oktoberfest is a two-week tradition that started in Germany. The tradition has spread all around the world, and is usually held during the first week of October. It is a beer festival where people gather to mingle and have fun. The event is kid-friendly. You will have to be 21 or older to participate in the drinking. The celebration will be held October 1st through October 6th. The…

Oct

01

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Annual Faculty/Staff vs. Students Softball Game

News

BY: Morgan Thayer Have you ever wanted to see how athletic your professors are? Now is your chance! The annual Faculty/Staff vs. Students Softball Game will be held Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m. at the AUM softball fields. To sign up to play, you will need to email Louis Thornton at lthornt1@aum.edu or Breanna Chess at bchess@aum.edu by Oct. 2. Players should arrive by 3 p.m. so that they have time for a warm-up. Food will be provided!

Sep

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Health and Wellness Fair

News, University

BY: Caitlin Gallagher Take advantage of the services offered at the AUMazing Health & Wellness Fair on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Located in the Taylor Center, Room 230, there will be multiple vendors and organizations participating from 11 a.m until 1 p.m. There will be blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, as well as weight, height and BMI measurements available. Counseling and Health Promotion Services will also be there to give support to those struggling with anxiety and depression, substance abuse and eating disorders. Tour the Wellness Center and get familiar with the equipment available to you with the Kinesiology…

Sep

28

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Taste of College

News, University

BY: Taniya Frazier Here they come! The College of Sciences will be hosting a college readiness program called ”The Taste of College.” The event will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. in Taylor Center 230. This program is for students to get acquainted with the college lifestyle. The students will be allowed to visit departments and tour the campus, science labs, and residence halls. Students will be able to get more information on possible undergraduate programs they may be interested in, as well as a close-up look at the endless possibilities for getting involved with clubs…

Sep

26

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Honors Program Giving Back

News, University

BY: Daaiyah Latham The AUM Honors Program Food Pantry was created to help students in need of food. The program has been feeding the campus since 2016. Sonni Gunnels, a former Honor student, formed the idea. Gunnels noticed that she and others were struggling towards the end of the month with food scarcity. In 2012, she began to pass around confidential surveys to get statistics of the food insecurity around campus. Gunnels conducted a second survey before she graduated so the school could be "aware of the pantry's presence on campus." The surveys included questions based on the students’ experience…

Sep

26

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Out of the Darkness Walk

News

BY: Caitlin Gallagher Join AUM and the River Region in the Out of the Darkness Walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention on October 27, 2019. Registration will start at 12:00 pm at AUM’s Moore Hall, with an opening ceremony starting at 1:30 pm. The actual walk will be from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Online registration will close at 12:00 pm October 25, 2019, but anyone can still register in person the day of the event. This walk and donations raised fund the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Register or donate online at www.afsp.donordrive.com. Cash donations are also…

Sep

26

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Opportunity to Join the SGA

News, University

BY: Cory Donde Every school has some form of Student Government Association, but AUM aims to go above and beyond the call of duty to represent the school and improve the quality of life on campus. If making a difference at our university sounds appealing to you, now is your chance to apply. Applications must be placed soon— they are due by Monday, September 30. The open positions are as follows: Director of Alumni Affairs, Director of Communications and Media Relations, Director of Community Outreach, Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, and Director of Spirit and Traditions. Senator positions are…

Sep

25

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Food Truck Fridays

News

BY: Taniya Frazier For all my food lovers out there, it is time! The Shoppes at Eastchase is currently hosting Food Truck Fridays. On September 14, Eastchase started an awesome lineup of food trucks for several days during the Fall. The events will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The event is free for everyone! Come out and bring the whole family. The food trucks will be located near H & M with patio seating. There will be fun law games provided by Lafgamco for entertainment. The menu and food trucks will change each week, so you can…

Sep

23

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Fall Hair Trends

News

BY: Molly Gray Though it does not feel like it outside, the fall season is upon us. This means that people will start decorating and getting ready for Halloween and Thanksgiving. It also means for many that they will be getting their fall wardrobe ready. But have you thought about getting your hair ready for fall? I spoke with hair stylist Alex McCord from Framework Hair Salon in Prattville, Ala. about the fall hair trends she often sees this time of the year. McCord said, “The fall hair colors that are the most popular are reds, burgundy, and chocolate brown.”…

Sep

23

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Men’s Soccer Beats Georgia Southwestern

News, Sports

BY: Allison Singleterry Auburn University at Montgomery’s men’s soccer team beat Georgia Southwestern State University 4-1. AUM men’s soccer is now on a two game winning streak after beating Florida Southern College 2-1 in Melbourne, Fla. last Sunday. The men’s team’s official record is now 2-3. The first goal came from the 20th minute of the match -- Arnaud Baron sent a cross in to Phillip Spickenbaum, and he headed it into the back of the net. Only 38 seconds later, Thomas Carlile scored from a pass delivered from Spickenbaum. In the 26th minute, Carlile scored again to put the…

Sep

21

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

From Our Community to Yours: Montgomery Humane Shelter

News, University

BY: Cory Donde If you’re an animal lover and want to give back to the community, join the AUM Housing and Residence Life team on September 27 as they go to the Montgomery Humane Shelter to volunteer. Transportation will be provided, and they will be leaving from The Nest at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Lunch will be provided as well, as this is an all-day event. If you have any questions, contact AUM Housing at 334-244-3296, or email them at housing@aum.edu.

Sep

20

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Auburn University at Montgomery Presents: Voice of AUM Singing Competition

News, University

BY: Randy Dunn For those of you who enjoy singing your hearts out while driving around in the car or while just cleaning up your room on a Saturday, look no further. AUM will be hosting a singing competition. The rules are very simple: 1. Upload a video that’s longer than 1 minute to YouTube no later than noon on Sept. 27th 2. Register for the contest at www.aum.edu/voiceofaum and provide the YouTube link. 3. Vote for your favorite video to compete in a Top 10 face-off on Tuesday, October 15 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Taylor Center…

Sep

20

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Volleyball Taking On Montevallo University

News, Sports

BY: Randy Dunn The AUM Warhawks return home after being on the road for weeks. The first game back will be against the Montevallo Falcons. This will be the first time the Warhawks and Falcons will see each other this year. In 2017, the Falcons won their two matchups against the Warhawks (3-0) & (3-1), and in 2018 they met once and defeated the Warhawks (3-1). With a hot three-game winning streak, the Warhawks (6-3) plan to get revenge on the Falcons (5-4) and continue their dominance on the court. Be on the lookout for a few players for the…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AlienStock Festival Makes Major Changes

News

BY: Allison Singleterry AlienStock is a festival that was originally going to be held in Rachel, Nevada- the closest town to Area 51. The festival is intentionally held around the time and location of the “Storm Area 51” event. Just weeks before the festival was supposed to happen, they switched locations. AlienStock has now been moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. There was a “lack of infrastructure, planning, and risk management, along with concerns raised for the safety of the expected 10,000+ attendees.” There is no longer any affiliation between Rachel, Nevada and AlienStock. AlienStock is joining the Area 51 Celebration…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

News, Opinion

BY: Molly Gray Did you know that September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month? There is a large chance that you did not. However, we need to remember that this is an opportunity to celebrate the Hispanic community for all the contributions they have made to the United States. According to Brannon Barragán, Spanish professor at Auburn University at Montgomery, Hispanic Heritage Month “shines a light on the social and cultural contributions that Latinos have made and continue to make, which ultimately makes us a stronger more unified nation.” As we see the importance of celebrating, it is…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Hurricane Dorian

News

Developing from a tropical wave in the Atlantic Ocean on August 24 to a Category 5 hurricane on September 1, Hurricane Dorian devastated several islands and the U.S. East Coast for over a week. The current confirmed death total is at 50 with an estimated 1,300 people still unaccounted for. The hurricane reached the Bahamas right after reaching Category 5 and tore through the archipelago for two days before subsiding to a Category 2 hurricane and hitting the eastern coast of Florida. Luckily, Floridians were very receptive to the call to evacuate. While still a tropical storm, Dorian affected several…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Create Your Own Vision Board

News

Are you still having trouble visualizing what you want your future to look like? Come create a vision board! On Tuesday, September 24 from 12-2 P.M. in Taylor Center room 222, there will be a Create Your Own Vision Board event where you can be inspired to clarify what you want your goals to be and what direction you want to lead your life in while in college and after graduation. You will be able to choose your own images to inspire yourself to move forward and focus on what’s important in life. The event is sponsored by the Counseling…

Sep

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Lady Warhawks Making History

News, Sports

BY: Daaiyah Latham Women’s soccer season is here for AUM Athletics. The now NCAA D-II team has kicked off their first game with a school-record on this past Thursday against Clayton State University Lakers. The women's soccer team includes head coach, Tafadzwa Ziyenge, 13 previous team players, and 13 new team members. The Orange and Black team finished the 2018 year off with a promising future. With the help of seniors Prater, Singleterry, Mendez, and Slaughter, the women’s soccer team members are upping their game for a better record than the 2019 season. Mendez had an outstanding year in 2019-she…