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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
What Makes Empire Strikes Back A Good Movie?

What Makes Empire Strikes Back A Good Movie?

News, Opinion
BY: Kodi Robertson Just fair warning- this is my favorite movie therefore: Spoilers alert! From the very beginning, The Empire Strikes Back takes audiences through a dark journey in a galaxy far, far, away. Back then in Hollywood movie scripts were passed around according to Mark Hamill in an interview with ABC in 1983, but this script was special. Up until the most climactic scene of the movie, the famous “No, I am your father…” scene, most of the actors like Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher didn’t even have the real final copy of the script. It took George Lucas…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Kodi’s Cinema Criteria: Blow

Kodi’s Cinema Criteria: Blow

News, Opinion
BY: Kodi Robertson As with all my critiques, this one contains spoilers. You have been warned: Blow is more than a street term for a life killing drug, it is a play on the word of feeling beaten when your life spirals out of control. It is a film about passion. Ted Demme’s Blow is a biopic unlike any other. Demme uses a palette of colors and camera shots/angles that tell the story as if he himself was recollecting it all from memory. Hazy screen effects help us establish that George Jung (pronounced as spelled, I sometimes got it confused…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
5 Tips for Your Daily Skin Care

5 Tips for Your Daily Skin Care

News, Opinion
BY: Brittany Vallely You’ve had a long day and you’re ready to go bed, but then you remember you need to wash face.  Skin care is important for one’s personal health, but it's a routine that requires multiple steps and can be tedious. While hot water and soap is the easiest opinion, that process is not always favorable. Everyone has different types of skin and sometimes others require more attention— especially if you are a girl who wears makeup throughout the week. Skin can also be sensitive so it is important to know what kind of products are best for…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Summertime

Summertime

News, Opinion
BY: Taniya Frazier Young hearts desire a good time for any occasion, especially summer. Summer is the time to be free, flourish, and make unforgettable memories. The summer is where you lose worries and be relaxed. Forget about the fact that you’re moving away soon. Forget that you may have summer classes. Forget that every summer you don’t have the best of times. I declare that this summer is yours! With these tips, I’m sure you will have the time of your life!1. Spend time with your friends.This may seem like a simple task, but that’s because it is! I…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Women’s Soccer LipSync

News
By. Morgan Thayer Auburn University at Montgomery’s women’s soccer team decided to do something to finish out the season with a bang. For their end of the season banquet, each sport was asked to create a video and submit it. This was the winning submission. Congratulations Lady Warhawks! Video credit: Hannah Long
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Friends 101

Friends 101

News, Opinion
BY: Taniya Frazier Graduating high school also means leaving behind some of your best friends. Spending four or more years with the same familiar faces can make you very attached to them. If you are lucky enough to go to college with your high school best friends, cherish it. However, college is about adventure, experience, and socializing. Go out and meet new faces while keeping contact with old ones. Try not to get so involved with old friends that you waste time that could be spent with potential new friends. Take my word for it- I know how important high…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Saying Goodbye

Saying Goodbye

News, Opinion
BY: Morgan Thayer It is nearing the end of the semester, and with every end comes goodbyes- goodbyes to friends we made who are now graduating and moving on to bigger and better adventures in life. No matter the circumstance, saying goodbye is never easy. It comes with tears, hugs, reminiscing, and laughter we try to use to mask the tears. I have always wondered why the word "good" is in "goodbye." How could a word that we use to describe things such as ice cream, doughnuts, and pizza be put together with the word "bye" to make a word…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Montgomery Citizens March for Good Friday

Montgomery Citizens March for Good Friday

News
BY: Brittany Vallely The weather was cold and windy, but that did not stop people from coming together to celebrate Good Friday in downtown Montgomery. The 11th annual Way of the Cross is a commemorator for the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Christians gathered at St. Peter Catholic Church to prepare for the silent march through the downtown streets and stop at the RSA Park, the State Capitol Build, the State House, and the Supreme Court building for gospel readings and meditations. Marinella Davis, the event organizer, is originally from Italy and has been participating in the march since…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Summer Vacation on a Budget

Summer Vacation on a Budget

News, Opinion
BY: Morgan Thayer With the end of the semester approaching and summer on the horizon, it is hard to stay focused on finals when all you can think about is sun, fun, and adventures. No one wants to spend their entire summer cooped up in a stuffy house but if you are like me, you are broke. Summer adventures can become costly quick, and let's all be real- nobody actually has the money for a summer vacation abroad in Paris where life seems like a rom-com for two months straight. So what are some fun things we can do to…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
MPAC Continues to Be Successful

MPAC Continues to Be Successful

News
The Montgomery Performing Art Center was built during the renovations to the Convention Center of the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa in 2007. Ever since then, it has been a highlight for the city. It has brought in a wide array of entertaining acts and enjoyment to the guest. Concerning its size, the venue is not that impressive looking at it on a piece of paper. It is a relatively small venue that can only support a maximum occupancy of 1,800 guests. However, this creates an atmosphere that can make a show more rememberable and bring an audience closer together.…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Fake News and 2020

Fake News and 2020

Editorials, News
BY: Kory Hobbs Half-truths, embellished headlines, and absurd angles to news stories were nothing new when the 2016 nominees kicked off their presidential campaigns. However, America saw an increase in fake news stories across major social platforms during that time. Fake news is a problem because it creates a risk of misinformation that has the potential to spread like wildfire. Most of us are busy day in and day out- we visit the sites online that we feel comfortable going to and watch news channels that fit our taste. We do it unintentionally most of the time and fail to…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
2nd Annual Montgomery Seafood and Arts Festival Partners with Local Artist

2nd Annual Montgomery Seafood and Arts Festival Partners with Local Artist

News
BY: Kory Hobbs On Friday, April 26, the Second Annual Montgomery Seafood and Arts Festival will take place in downtown Montgomery at the Union Station Train Shed. The festival will run between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and a minimum $5 donation is required to enter. Proceeds from the event will benefit Child Protect, a group that supports the victims of child abuse. Live entertainment will be provided by a visiting local artist, Wyatt Edmondson. In addition, local arts, crafts, and seafood vendors will be on site, as well as a cash bar for those who want to come out…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Apple and Qualcomm Resolve Legal Battle

Apple and Qualcomm Resolve Legal Battle

News
BY: Andrew Edwards Apple and Qualcomm have finally resolved their legal battle, opening up the possibility for everyone to have 5G phones within the near future. On Tuesday, the two sides announced a surprise ending to their patent licensing battle, resolving a two-year dispute over Qualcomm's licensing fees. Apple had accused Qualcomm of anticompetitive practices that pushed chip prices higher, restricted competition and weighed on customer choice. Qualcomm countered by saying the iPhone wouldn't be possible without its technology, so it should get paid for its innovation. Nearly every major phone company is opening up their lines for the highly…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Gamestop to Grant Money Back 48 Hours After Games Launch

Gamestop to Grant Money Back 48 Hours After Games Launch

News
BY: Andrew Edwards Gamestop is going to start offering a return value on games in their “Guaranteed to Love it” program, but there’s a catch. The multimillion-dollar company is going to start allowing refunds on games 48 hours after game releases. This is seemingly a great step forward for a company that has been accused in the past of being incredibly unfair when it comes to customer return policies. However, it is important to note the word “release”, meaning the customer can only return the game, open or not, 48 hours after the game comes out. In essence, you cannot…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Lakers to Interview Ty Lue, Monty Williams

Lakers to Interview Ty Lue, Monty Williams

News, Sports
BY: Andrew Edwards The head coach Luke Walton Era is over for the Los Angeles Lakers. There’s no time to waste for Owner Jeanie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka as front runner Ty Lue and Monty Williams are set for their second interviews this upcoming week. Pelinka will meet with Lue, former Cavaliers Head Coach, and Williams, Philadelphia 76ers assistant, this week after previous interviews were reported as good. It is also reported that Jeanie Buss will be present in the interviewing process and that she will have a strong say in the hiring of the position. It has been…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Walmart to Team Up With Google

Walmart to Team Up With Google

News
BY: Andrew Edwards Walmart and Google will team up in an effort to compete with Amazon. Walmart customers will be able to order groceries with voice commands through Google’s smart-home assistant. Starting this month, shoppers will be to add items directly to their Walmart Grocery cart using Google Assistant by saying, “Hey Google, talk to Walmart.” “We’re kicking off the work with Google, adding others to the mix as time goes on,” Walmart U.S. senior vice president Tom Ward said in the statement. Walmart has to ramp up its customer buying experience, as Alexa already allows Amazon customers to order…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Fermentation Programs Likely to Expand With Help From Dr. Danderson

Fermentation Programs Likely to Expand With Help From Dr. Danderson

News, University
BY: Kory Hobbs Dr. Clark Danderson currently lectures in Biology and Environmental Science at Auburn University at Montgomery. In addition, he coordinates the Beer, Wine, and Food Fermentation minor and overseas the microbiology and genetics laboratories. Dr. Danderson also recently published a large research study on botanical activities concerning the Arracacia clade and how the group’s taxonomy relates to its evolutionary history. His degrees focus on plant biology and that is where he says his heart remains. According to AUM’s website he has had research published in the Annuals of the Missouri Botanical Garden, American Midland Naturalist, Journal of Biography,…
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Apr
23
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Finals Are Coming

Finals Are Coming

News
BY: Taniya Frazier Midterms came and left like a gentle spring breeze, but now the icy chill of finals are upon us. Finals will begin April 29, 2019. They will conclude on May 2, 2019. Midterms were our halfway mark through the semester. They were a sign of, "We’re almost done!" or in some cases, "How can we pull our grade up miraculously?" Now, we’re nearing the finish line. You will find students storming the library to find the perfect study area or to check out books. You will find the halls and social lounges silent because everyone is going…
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Apr
23
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Recap of the Holocaust Memorial Program

Recap of the Holocaust Memorial Program

News
BY: Brittany Vallely Two Holocaust survivors shared their chilling stories with students and faculty as part of the AUM's Office of Diversity and Inclusion Holocaust Memorial Program. Riva Hirsch and Max Herzel both had different stories of what happened to them during the Holocaust when they were only children. This is a short recap of their story because both survivors said they would be there for many hours if they explained everything. Here are some emotional details that stuck out. Dr. Eric Sterling, an AUM Professor, introduced the speakers. Many students in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion program escorted…
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Apr
23
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Moonlight Movies on the Green

Moonlight Movies on the Green

News
BY: Ambria Davis Moonlight Movies on the Green starts the spring and summer off splendid with "The Goonies." Bring your chair, blanket, kids, and dogs this Friday, April 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A variety of local vendors will serve food and drinks on The Green next to Pies and Pints in EastChase. Come out to enjoy the night with your friends and family- the air will be filled with fun and laughter. If you need any more information you can call 334-279-6046 or visit their website at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2284018018479975/
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