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By: Lex Wedgworth On Dec. 12, 2022 Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the ban of TikTok on state devices and networks. “Protecting Alabamians’ right to privacy is a must, and I surely don’t take a security threat from China lightly” said the Gov. Ivey on Twitter. Shortly after, Auburn University, along with its sister schools Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) and Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), also banned the mobile app on its university Wi-Fi and on-campus housing. This all went down last year when federal officials called the app a national security threat. Now with Spring semester underway, AUM students with social media having such a huge impact on just about everything these days, one could imagine that most students are certainly not happy with this decision....

By: Emma Keith Springtime is here and so are the activities. Are you looking for something fun to do this spring? The City of Montgomery has so many fun events planned for the month of April for you and the whole family. Whether you are interested in getting fit, learning more, or just hanging out with family, dive into this article and watch your calendar fill up with fun for this Spring season. Dino Dig Education  When: April 1,2023 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Museum  Info: In this hands-on learning experience. Junior explorers get to experience an archaeological dig, discover bones, and learn about creatures that roamed the earth long ago.  https://www.montgomeryal.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/8063/4288 Communit...

By: Emma Keith Cabo Cancun or Punta Cana? These all sound like unrealistic expectations for a college spring break, right? Not exactly, GoBlueTours is a travel site specifically for college students to allow them to book luxurious spring break trips for half the price. GoBlueTours website gives the breakdown of airfare, all-inclusive resorts and fun add-ons at the most exotic and tropical locations. Hurry and book your trip today, this offer only lasts through Aug. 31, 2024. Picture of The Grand Oasis Cancun The Grand Oasis Cancun Starting at $629 per person What’s Included 5-Night All-Inclusive AccommodationsAirport/Hotel Transfers in CancunOn-Site Go Blue StaffBest Price GuaranteeAll Gov’t Issued Taxes & Fees Optional Add Ons Group Round-Trip AirfarePart...

By: Cameron Grant AUM Men’s basketball team played against the Flames which would be an intense game. Just like the Women’s game the flames were hurting the Warhawks from beyond the arc from three-point range making 15 three-point shots as a team. The Warhawks fought their hearts out but suffered defeat against the flames with a final score of 101-90. Roderick Smith would lead the way for scoring for the Warhawks posting 32 points, 12 rebounds and 1 assist. Smith continues to be an inside enforcer being efficient inside going 11-14 from the field. Joseph Lanzi would add 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals in the loss against the Flames. Travis Anderson another contributing factor would add 12 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. The Flames would clinch a playoff spot in the GSC follow...

By: Cameron Grant Auburn University at Montgomery Women’s Basketball team faced off against Lee University Flames last Saturday in another Gulf South Conference (GSC) showdown. The theme of last Saturday’s game was a pink-out game in support of cancer awareness. Unfortunately, AUM women would lose against the Flames with the final score being 76-63.  It was a game where any and every shot was falling for the Flames beyond and inside the arc. The leading score for the women’s team would be Jeremiah Moore with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists which would end up being her fifth double-double of the season. Lilly Parke would add 12 points, 2 assists and 4 rebounds in the loss to the Flames. With that loss, the Flames would end up clinching not only a championship berth but a GSC q...