News Archives - Page 19 of 25

Oct

23

2018

Spectrum at AUM

Campus, News, University

BY: Emily Mann One of the most controversial topics in the country is the LGBTQ community. Some support it and others object. Coming to terms with one’s sexual identity takes a toll on an individual’s mind. When young adults enter college, it can be difficult to find a sense of belonging and acceptance. Four in ten teens to young adults identify their living community to be unaccepting of the LGBTQ community. Feeling unaccepted in an area of residence can lead to a feeling of unacceptance on a college campus. It can lead students to easily feel lost. Research concludes that…

Oct

23

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

The Rise of Students Grading their Teachers

Opinion, University

BY: Savanna Sabb The roles of the teacher and student are starting to reverse. In a traditional classroom, it has always been the teacher who graded the students. The teacher told the students what needed improvement and where they were excelling. The teacher determines whether the students will pass or fail. There are surveys that are given to most students both college or high school after each semester that allow them to anonymously critique their teachers. There are also websites like Rate My Professor and Rate My Teacher that students are able to use to rate their teachers on a…

Oct

18

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Montgomery Zoo Boo 2018

News

BY: D’Cara Hood Zoo Boo 2018, this is an annual event put on by the Montgomery Zoo. Zoo Boo will run October 19-21 and October 26-31, 2018 from 6-9 P.M. nightly. Join the Zoo for 12 spooky night of fun. Hop on the thrill ride of a lifetime with the haunted hayride. You can even stroll over to the non-scary pumpkin pull, for the kiddies The event fee is $17 ages three years and older the ticket fee includes either the haunted hayride or the pumpkin pull, and one sheet of game tickets. Come out and win prizes a great…

Oct

15

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

SGA President Sends Student Survey

News, University

BY: Tommi Jo Miller Press Release: Deiondre L. Kinard, the president of AUM's Student Government Association, plans to meet with departments across campus. President Kinard's hope is that these meetings will lead to improvements on campus. To gauge student's desires, Kinard sent out a a survey via a mass email to the student body. The survey includes prompts that allow students to sound off on changes they'd like to see on AUM's campus. To take the survey and voice your concerns, check your AUM email or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FLFNCCF.

Oct

15

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Cloverdale Playhouse Presents: “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead!”

News, Opinion, Theatre AUM

BY: Kodi Robertson Anyone who has ever heard of William Shakespeare knows or has at least heard of “Hamlet”. “Hamlet” is the classic revenge tragedy that has been retold over and over, and over, and over again. Retellings of the same story is quite common in theatre, but spin-offs are where these stories shine brightest. “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead!” gives audiences the story of “Hamlet” from the perspective of comic relief characters Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. For those who do not know, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are friends of Hamlet’s from school. Imagine Timon and Pumba from “The Lion King” being able…

Oct

05

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Homecoming Queen Competes in Miss Black USA

News, University

BY: Brittany Vallely Kelli Abernathy, AUM’s 2018 Homecoming Queen, went to her first national pageant this past August for the Miss Black USA pageant in Washington D.C., and won first runner-up. Miss Black USA is a non-profit corporation that provides scholarship opportunities and gives women the chance to shine on stage in their own unique way. Abernathy has been an experienced pageant competitor and queen for quite some time. She was the first African American crowned Miss Clay Chalkville Outstanding Teen in 2012, and the first black Homecoming Queen at her high school. After that, Abernathy felt ready to take pageantry…

Oct

05

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Female Voices in Theatre

Arts, Campus, Editorials, Theatre AUM, University

BY: Olivia Crutchfield Theatre AUM’s first production of the 2018-2019 season is in full swing, and like previous years it’s being kicked off with a showcase. The showcases are a compilation of scenes and monologues from various plays all regarding a certain theme. This years’ showcase is showcasing monologues and scenes all written by women; Female Voices. The underrepresentation of women is evident in many industries, and unfortunately theatre is an industry where women have also been forgotten or completely misrepresented in works. Studies and numbers can clearly show how great the gap is between men and women. Although these…

Oct

04

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Hosts First Hot Topics Café Event of the Semester

Campus, News

Montgomery, AL - Sept. 26, 2018- Last night AUM’s Housing and Residence Life kicked off the semester with their first meeting of the famous Hot Topics Café series. Last night’s topic was: Legalize it? Students gathered to speak on various issues such as marijuana, immigration, guns etc. and whether they believed they should or shouldn’t be legal. The event was held at The Landing in The Nest. AUM has been hosting this series for about five years now and the moderator of the event, Christin LeJeune, says that they intentionally pick hot topics to speak about so that students may…

Oct

04

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Women’s Volleyball Fall 2018

News, Sports

BY: Kaleria Jackson The women’s volleyball team started the new fall season of 2018 on August 24th at the University of Alabama in Huntsville tournament. The two day event left the team with two losses and one win for that weekend. Since then the team has made up for those two losses. August 31st – September 1st was the AUM First Invitational for the volleyball team. The team won all three of their games. Next the Lady Warhawks went to the Huntingdon Tournament and won all four of their games. After the tournament the ladies went through a bit of a…

Oct

04

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Stirs Social Media Debate

News, Opinion, University

BY: Brittany Vallely On August 28, 2018, Auburn University at Montgomery’s Physical Education Program started a social media debate on Facebook about inappropriate games and activities played in P.E. The post was a document from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) suggesting how games such as Red Rover, Duck-Duck-Goose, and musical chairs, which are currently recommended, should no longer be allowed in Alabama schools. The post went viral overnight, but was taken down the next day at noon. The debate has even appeared on the local news, which mentions how AUM started the discussion. Some people in the comment…

Sep

26

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Female Voices Showcase 2018

News, Theatre AUM

BY: Marcus Godbee Auburn University Montgomery’s theatre is producing a showcase called “Female Voices.” The showcase consists of scenes and monologues written female playwrights. The number of female playwrights has significantly increased in the past few decades. Theatre AUM wishes to showcase their talent. “Today, theatre companies are actively seeking new works written by women,” said Theatre Professor Val Winkelman. “It has been a great experience to research and revisit some well- known, classic favorites as well as to explore contemporary plays written by prominent female playwrights.” Some of the topics that the plays explore are puberty, romance sexuality, equality,…

Sep

25

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Social Media Targeting College Students

Editorials, News, Opinion

BY: Emily Mann Day by day, social media is growing larger. Individuals ages 18-29 are the prime users of social media databases. With further research being conducted, these media sites are beginning to purposely target college student with their videos and advertisements. With this demographic spending more time on the internet, they are more likely to participate in groups, click on video ads, and further research announcements seen on news feeds. Some franchises are taking steps even further to create features for college students only. Instagram has just announced a feature, just for college students, which is currently being tested.…

Sep

25

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Alabama National Fair 2018

News

BY: D’Cara Hood The greater Montgomery area presents the 64th Alabama National Fair. To be held at the National Fairgrounds, 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery, Ala. This is a time to come and let your inner kid out. Ten action packed days of midway rides, concerts, livestock, and competitions. There will be something for everyone no matter their age. The Alabama National Fair will be held September 28- October 8, 2018. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a good time. For more information regarding tickets, parking, and discount days visit www.alnationalfair.org or contact the National Fair grounds at 334-272-6831.…

Sep

25

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Letter From the Editor

News

Hello, To be the 2018-2019 Editor- In-Chief for the Aumnibus is an AUMazing opportunity that I am grateful for. This year we are so excited to announce our transition to digital journalism. Our team has been working relentlessly trying to make this transition as smooth as possible. The end goal for our transition is that you will feel the newspaper is more accessible, and we can include more of the news you want to know, on the go. Here at the Aumnibus we pride ourselves on being the voice of the student body. We want your voices to be heard.…

Sep

25

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUMFEST 2018

Campus, News, University

AUMfest is a university tradition that was started many years ago with the intention of being a fun all day event during the fall. In previous years AUMfest was planned to be a fall festival, but this year's theme is a Luau. AUMfest will be Sept. 26, 2018, from 7-10 p.m. The intended audience for this event is the student body. The goal of this event is to engage new students, continuing and transfer students through fun activities and so that they can gain exposure to The Campus Activities Board (CAB). Hopefully after attending this event students will be open…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Professors ‘N Pajamas Spring 2018

Campus, News, University

The Housing and Residence Life at Auburn University at Montgomery will host their annual end of the semester event, professors and pajamas. Professors and pajamas is an evening study session held before finals. Students are invited to bring their books, wear their pajamas, and enjoy a night of food, fun, prizes and test preparation. Professors are on hand to lend additional support in their respective areas of study. The event will be April 25th, 2018 from 8-11 PM inside the Taylor Center rooms 221-223 and 230. The dress attire is comfortable, casual and pajamas are welcomed. This event is free…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Campus Activities Board to Host Escape Room

Campus, News, University

The Campus Activities Board at Auburn University at Montgomery will have the Escape Room come to campus which is the last big event CAB is sponsoring for the Spring 2018 semester. CAB is bringing the breakout escape room to campus as a cool event for spring fest that will be a mysterious afternoon for students. The event will be April 25th in the Taylor Center room 230 from 12 pm - 2 pm. The target audience is the student body. There is no specific attire, individuals are encouraged to come as they are. This is a free event for students.…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

“Measure for Measure” Shows Theater Excellence

Arts, Campus, Theatre AUM

Guest starring Neil David Seibel and Sarah Walker Thornton of the Actors’ Equity Association, Michael Winkelman’s production of Measure for Measure tells the story of Isabella, a chaste, young woman and devoted sister aspiring to become a nun, and Angelo, a hypocritical, unmerciful deputy of the law. We are introduced to our characters and the town of Vienna—rife with debauchery—by Duke Vincentio (David Wilson), who has decided to pose as a friar to learn what the townsfolk really think of him. In his absence, he leaves Angelo (Neil David Seibel) to enforce the law, and Angelo’s first act is to…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Tuition & Fees: Affordable?

News, University

Many Alabama universities and colleges might claim having affordable tuition, fees, or room and board for undergraduate students seeking their first degree, but what does affordable education really mean? Many Alabama universities and colleges might claim having affordable tuition, fees, or room and board for undergraduate students seeking their first degree, but what does this really mean? Is education in Alabama actually affordable? Are you actually getting your money’s worth attending Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM)? The Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) Annual Tuition and Required Fees Analysis for the academic year 2017-2018 (found at http://www.ache.alabama.gov/Content/Abstract1718/Fees/6_4YR-Annual-TF-Analysis-2017-2018.pdf), reports that there…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Academic Common Market: Helping College Graduates in Their Next Step

News, University

Many Auburn University at Montgomery graduating students are looking towards the next step in their education and career: graduate school; however, students may find that AUM does not have the right graduate program for them nor other universities in the state and the cost of out-of-state tuition is intimidating. That is why the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) partners with 16 Southern states through The Academic Common Market (ACM) to allow prospective graduate students “tuition-savings” opportunities to continue pursuing their life-long education along with undergraduates students as well. According to SREB, ACM allows students to enroll in out-of-state public colleges…