News

Sep

16

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM students react to US presidential debate

Campus, Newselection, vox pops

By: Cameron Harris and Alexis Stafford AUM Audio · AUM students react to the U.S. presidential debate MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Last Tuesday, U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held what is believed to be the only debate that will take place between the two candidates before the November election. Trump and Harris went toe to toe with each other about many different policies and political topics. A major talking point was the economy and what each candidate was going to do to help struggling families and small businesses. Another huge point was the issue of immigration and how…

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Aug

29

2024

By Cam Harris

AUM Athletics hopes to build on its successful 2023 campaign

News, Sportsathletics, golf

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Cameron Harris, AUMnibus social media coordinator & writer MONTGOMERY, Ala. — AUM Athletics has many exciting players and teams looking to compete in AUM's fifth year as an NCAA Division II program. AUM is part of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) where they compete against many teams, not only in Alabama, but across the southeastern gulf coast. Soccer, volleyball and cross country are the first sports on the fall calendar that students will be able to attend, with the men’s and women’s teams having games on Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.…

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Aug

24

2024

By Alexis Stafford

Reflections of an AUM senior

News, Opinionadvice, senior

By: Alexis Stafford, AUMnibus editor & webmaster Starting a new semester can be exciting yet daunting, especially for incoming freshmen. As I am now a senior, I have done a lot of reflecting on my experience these last three years.  First, I want to extend a few words of encouragement to anyone who may be dealing with the agony of first-week jitters. I feel everyone often forgets that you are not the only one who is nervous. Everyone around you has to adjust to a new schedule, environment and sense of community. Even if you think other people are taking…

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Aug

24

2024

By Alexis Stafford

Welcome back, Warhawks!

News, Opinionaumnibus, back to school

Photo Courtesy of Frank Williams By: Alexis Stafford, AUMnibus editor & webmaster As this year’s editor of the school’s publication The AUMnibus, I wanted to welcome new and returning students. I hope that everyone is excited about this upcoming semester! Our talented student staff is dedicated to informing our audience on any pressing issues, events or stories involving AUM since its establishment in 1971, reporting on various topics including sports, campus life, art and more.  We are excited to begin this semester as we have been working diligently to extend our collaboration with other students outside the Communication and Theatre…

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Apr

21

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Solar eclipse viewing draws large crowd at AUM

Campus, NewsEvent

By: Jordan White During the afternoon of April 8, Auburn University at Montgomery’s campus community enjoyed the solar eclipse event open to the public and held on the lawn by the Ida Belle Young Library tower. Alabama was not on the path of totality for this year’s solar eclipse, but viewers were still able to see the partial eclipse with the proper eyewear. According to NASA, everyone should wear a set of eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard for viewing the solar eclipse. These glasses come darker than regular sunglasses. A total eclipse occurs during the…

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Apr

21

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM students protest against SB-129

Campus, Newsprotest, SB129

Students at Auburn University at Montgomery pose for a picture in front of the Ida Belle Young library on Feb. 28 to strike against the Alabama SB-129. (Photo captured by Deyundre Graham) By: Jordan White Many Auburn University at Montgomery students felt the need to use their voices in late February, by not attending class with a planned strike against the Alabama Senate Bill 129 (SB-129) that was introduced in the Senate to stop funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) educational programs. AUM student and former Spectrum president Reese Overton led other AUM students to speak out against the…

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Apr

14

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

Students exercising their right to choose

Campus, Newselection

Voting on college campuses By: Victoria Salters As the 2024 election cycle gains momentum, college students nationwide are increasingly participating in the democratic process by exercising their right to vote, which is due to campuses, including AUM, facilitating voter registration and education. According to Tuft University’s recent National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE) voter turnout among college students rose 14% from the previous election cycle. This increase indicates young adults' increased realization of the power of their voices to influence the political system. With a surge in voter registration drives and civic engagement initiatives on campuses, young voters…

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Jan

22

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM women’s and men’s basketball teams performed strongly against Montevallo last week

News, Universityathletics, basketball

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Tasker Wheeler Auburn University at Montgomery women’s basketball team last Saturday pulled through for a home win against Montevallo, now standing at a season record of 8-7, 6-5. In an after-game interview, head coach John Plefka stated enthusiastically about the women’s win, “Huge home win for us after two straight double-digit losses; we had a solid week of practice and responded right from the tip. We executed everything very well, especially our defensive game plan.” A notable junior player on the court nicknamed “The Alabama Sniper” Allasha Dudley has now scored twenty points or…

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Jan

22

2024

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM standing for civil rights

News, Universitycivil rights, events

Photo Courtsey of Frank C. Williams By: Jordan White MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Auburn University at Montgomery is eager to show initiative in its commitment to justice, equality and civic responsibility. With the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflections Breakfast held last week and the ongoing Civil Rights and Civic Virtue Society (CRCV), AUM is committed to increasing virtue literacy, civil rights literacy and community engagement. What better place to showcase the unwavering fight for civil rights than the city known as the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement? Last Tuesday AUM hosted the Martin Luther King Jr. Reflections Breakfast in…

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Nov

14

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Call for Censorship

Newscensorship, community, news

How book challenges are affecting the Autauga-Prattville Library By: Makenzie Martin and Alexis Stafford The Autauga-Prattville Public Library is under attack as book challenges are calling for the removal of LGBTQ+ material, which can have detrimental effects on the community’s accessibility to information.  Prattville parents have been striking down the Autauga-Prattville Public Library (APPL) with claims that certain materials are inappropriate for minors to have access to. This all began when a local mother, unknowing of its content, permitted her son to check out The Pronoun Book by Chris Ayala-Kronos and Melita Tirado. The children’s book has a very simple…

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Nov

14

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Strong Tower Church

Newscommunity, news

Addressing Poverty, Violence and Health Inequalities in Montgomery By: Maya Thompson MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Strong Tower at Washington Park Church, nestled in the heart of the troubled Washington Park neighborhood in Montgomery, is on a mission to bring positive change to the community plagued by violence, prostitution, drugs and poverty. Through a diverse array of transformative programs and annual initiatives, the church is diligently striving to serve as a symbol of hope and rejuvenation within the Washington Park neighborhood of Montgomery. The church actively engages in community outreach efforts, with a recent event specifically targeting college-aged adults. The Real Talk…

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Nov

14

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Communication Department’s Mentor Halloween Party

News, UniversityEvent, Halloween, Shriek Week

By: Keturah Stone MONTGOMERY, Ala. − Halloween is a national pastime where people enjoy dressing up as someone else. In the spirit of the season Auburn University at Montgomery’s (AUM) campus held “Shriek Week” as the school colors are black and orange, and the Communication Department was part of these celebrations with a Halloween faculty-mentee party Monday night. The purpose of the event was for faculty mentors to meet their student mentees. The week before an email was sent out about a scavenger hunt to where students could win up prizes, including first place: $100 toward your student account; second…

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Nov

14

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

The price of being an Auburn Tiger

News, OpinionAuburn

Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery students can expect a rise in tuition and housing fall of 2024 By: Penton McNider MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Prices across the U.S. can be seen on the rise recently from gasoline to eggs; with inflation rates reaching the highest seen since the 1980s. According to Rob Wile, a business reporter for NBC News, the consumer price index is continuously trending upward. Wile explains this trend upwards is related to COVID-19 pandemic and it will likely be a long time before we see pre-pandemic prices.  While some prices are expected to take some time…

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Nov

14

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Cookin’ on the Coosa MacDown: The cheesiest cook-off of the year

News, OpinionEvent, food

Cookin' on the Coosa MacDown event poster featuring a mac and cheese noodle in sunglasses. Listed on the poster are the sponsors of the event including some contestants in the competition. A mac and cheese lover’s dream  By: Makenzie Martin WETUMPKA, Ala. — More than 300 mac and cheese enthusiasts were found in Merchants Alley in Wetumpka this Saturday tasting and judging Mac and Cheese cook-off entries. The Three Noodles Team, Team Joseph and Coosa Cleaver took home the mac and cheese champion title.  The MacDown judging informational poster explaining each step to voting for a contestant. The Cookin’ on…

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Oct

31

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Halloween Safety PSA

NewsHalloween, Safety

By: Mason Lawrence Halloween is a very fun time of year, but for it to be fun, you need to stay safe. Whether youare going to a party, trick-or-treating or a fall festival, there are several ways that you can havefun and be safe. Firstly, if you have kids or little ones with you, make sure you keep an eye onthem. With everyone in costumes, it is easy to lose sight and get separated. Your kid will mostlikely be matching at least one other kid, so it is important to keep them close. To prevent this,you can hold the child’s…

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Oct

16

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Shriek Week 2023 coming again this October

News, UniversityHalloween, Shriek Week, student life

By: Lex Wedgworth The month of October fits Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) like a glove.Whether it is the orange and black colorway that our students wear everyday, the spirit ourcommunity has for Halloween, or that students and faculty have their annual Shriek Week atAUM to look forward to during the last month of October every fall. Every year Shriek Weekcelebrates Halloween fun by holding a variety of spooky events held by AUM’s StudentGovernment Association (SGA), College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) and clubsall around campus. Shriek Week gives students opportunities to develop better relationships with fellowstudents and…

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Sep

10

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Young, Educated and Starving?

Newsfood pantry

Photo by Frank C. Williams By: Victoria Salters The broke college student — it’s a common phrase that many young college students are all too familiar with. I remember when I was first moving into college, my mom made a joke about how I needed to be sure that I avoided eating too much junk food because “The freshman 15 doesn’t discriminate.” Little did I know that I would be met with an adverse problem. As college students navigate the uncharted territory of university life, they often encounter unexpected challenges. For many, the high cost of living and the cost…

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Aug

30

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

What I wish I knew as a freshman in college: Taking advantage of campus counseling services

Newsadvice, AUM Counseling and Health Promotion, Mental Health

By: Kniya Potts As a student at AUM, something that would make a difference in your college career would be to utilize and take advantage of the counseling services here on campus. Coming in as a first-time freshman can be overwhelming. Making use of this program has been beneficial to many students. According to Dr. Hemmings, the counseling services here at AUM enjoy working with students. The services here are free, so she strongly encourages students to utilize them. “The counseling services at AUM are phenomenal. We’ve got a great team here. We do not charge, and you can come…

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May

01

2023

By Cameron Grant

AUM Names Jon Plefka as New Head Coach for Women’s Basketball Team 

Sports, Universityathletics, basketball

By: Cameron Grant Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) has welcomed the appointment of Jon Plefka as the new head coach for the women's basketball team. He is replacing Steve Kenner, who was the interim head coach for the women's team. Plefka is an experienced coach with an impressive track record, having previously worked with Post University in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). As a college athlete, he played basketball for Bob Knight at Texas Tech University and also played baseball for the Texas Tech who was coached by Larry Hays and was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels to…

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Apr

26

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Auburn University at Montgomery hosted its Alumni Tailgate last weekend

News, Sports, University

By: Lex Wedgworth Last Saturday, April 22, 2023, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) hosted past alumni and their families for a tailgate at the baseball game against Valdosta State University (VSU). The event provided alumni with an opportunity to reconnect with their AUM community and support the Warhawks. The tailgate was held on the fan deck of the AUM Baseball Complex, and lunch was included. Families had to register to participate in the event. The AUM alumni tailgate started at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time. People attended the event for various reasons, such as the sense of community, the organization…

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