News

Feb

20

2023

By Cameron Grant

The effects Valentine’s Day have on single

News

By: Deshala Wilkins The joy and cheer couples get during this lovely holiday always feel the air. With everyone going ondates, buying gifts and surprises. Valentine’s Day's purpose is to celebrate love, friendship andadmiration. It is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year aside from Christmas and Thanksgiving.What about all the single people who do not have someone to go out to eat with, to give them gifts orto tell them Happy Valentine’s Day? How does this love-filled holiday affect single individuals all over theUnited States of America? There is nothing wrong with celebrating love but sometimes the…

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Feb

20

2023

By Cameron Grant

Auburn University at Montgomery’s New Art Exhibit

News

By: Lex Wedgworth Auburn University at Montgomery(AUM) is diving into the world of art and what comes with it. What they have done is opened a new art exhibit that features the designs of Mike Winkelman and Val Winkelman at the McDermott Art Gallery at AUM. The Winkelman’s exhibit has been accessible since Feb. 2 and will be accessible Monday to Friday to students until March 23. The exhibit is called the “Art of Making Art: The Designs of Mike and Val Winkelman.” Mike Winkelman and Val Winkelman are theater and communication professors and “...will get a glimpse into the…

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Feb

20

2023

By Cameron Grant

AUM implements Virtual Handshake

News

By: Gracie Keith Whether you are nearing the end of your time here at Auburn University at Montgomery(AUM) or just beginning AUM is committed to seeing students succeed. AUM has partneredwith Handshake to ensure student success in school as well as in their future endeavors.Handshake is an online recruiting platform for college students and university alumni. If you arelooking for an internship, part-time job or even full-time job handshake connects you withdifferent employers and companies to see that your time not just at school but out of theclassroom is beneficial. Why should you choose Handshake over other job posting sites?Handshake…

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Feb

13

2023

By Cameron Grant

Student Life in College: Importance of Health and Wellness

Newsfitness, Mental Health

By: Deshala Wilkins  Running towards great health and a great semester through health and wellness practices.  As college students, we put a lot of things before our health and wellness. Getting up early in the morning to attend classes, staying up late at night to finish homework, studying for quizzes and exams and trying to keep up with life on campus begin to become a main priority in college. Often, we get blindsided by all the positive and negative glories that college has to offer. We tend to prioritize other things while in college like homework, classes, and parties to…

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Feb

13

2023

By Cameron Grant

MONTGOMERY JUNIOR LEAGUE TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH 6TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

News

By: Hayley Richards For more information contact: Kathleen Penney (256) 656-0079kmpenney92@gmail.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONTGOMERY, Ala. (February 13, 2023) – The Junior League of Montgomery (JLM) is elated to announce its 6th Annual Women’s Leadership Summit. The summit will be presented by Montgomery County Commissioner Rhonda Walker at Wynlakes Golf and Country Club on Friday, March. 10, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The summit brings together hundreds of women to uplift and surround each other in positivity. Funds raised for the Women’s Leadership Summit will go towards the EmpowerHERment Scholarship. JLM states, “The scholarship request must serve as…

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Feb

10

2023

By Cameron Grant

Valentine’s Day in the Gump

News

By: Emma Keith Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate then in the Gump! Make this holiday different by staying away from drug store cards the same old flowers or stale chocolates. Give your valentine an experience they will not forget. Montgomery has many exciting events happening this February that are sure to make your love feel special. Harriott river boat for Valentine's cruise Love on the Harriott II Valentines Cruise Spend the night on the Harriott river boat and enjoy roses surf and turf and live entertainment. When: Feb. 12, 2023, 6:30 p.m.…

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Dec

01

2022

By Cameron Grant

Resources for Students staying on Campus over Christmas Break

Opinion, University

By: Sierra Hall The fall semester is coming to a close which means two things: finals and Christmas break. ‘Tis the season for colder weather, movie marathons and hot chocolate. But with those two things, some students may not be heading home. Although we cannot create a full home experience, AUM is dedicated to having resources to create a comfortable experience for students who are on campus during winter break. With the dropping temperatures come runny noses and sniffles. Warhawk Health Services has you covered if you are an AUM undergraduate or graduate student who needs healthcare over Christmas break.…

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Dec

01

2022

By Cameron Grant

5 things-to-do before leaving for Winter Break

Opinion, University

By: Sierra Hall With finals, Christmas break, and trips to family fast approaching here are a few things to consider before abandoning your dorm. Dorms are our home away from home. Coming back for Spring Semester will be much easier if you do these 5 things! 1. Do your laundry and purge all the clothes you do not need. - It’s easy to do laundry and toss it on a chair and not think twice. Sometimes it’s even easier to toss any of the laundry (dirty or clean) into a chair and not think about it. But you’ll be happier…

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Dec

01

2022

By Cameron Grant

Finals Week: Four Study tips to help you survive finals

Opinion, University

By: Dalton Kimbro As Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) students return from Thanksgiving break, classes wind down and the dreaded finals week is upon us. Finals week is a stressful time for students all across campus, from first-semester freshmen trying to start their college careers off on a good note, to juniors and seniors whose graduation dates depend on their final exam grades. As a senior, I feel inclined to take this time to share some things that I have learned throughout my college career about studying and test preparation that just may help some of you. Here are four…

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Nov

25

2022

By Cameron Grant

Thank You, AUM

Opinion, University

By: Van Cathcart III When I arrived at this university in Fall of 2016, I had no intention of staying here. My eyes were looking forward to greener pastures at another school. Auburn University at Montgomery was supposed to be a steppingstone for me, but it ended up being the perfect place for me to be. People say that everything happens for a reason, and if you would’ve told me that after my first semester after finishing with a 1.7 grade point average, I might have given you some choice words. I didn’t realize I needed the wake-up call that…

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Nov

25

2022

By Cameron Grant

The Iron Bowl

News, Opinionathletics

By: Van Cathcart III If you from the South, you know that football is life for most of us. Either you know a die-hard fan, or you are one yourself. Every year, the University of Alabama and Auburn University face off in the Iron Bowl. Arguably one of the biggest rivalries in all of sports. The Iron Bowl can bring together and cut families apart. You wouldn’t think that a football game can mean so much but here in the Southeast, football means everything to some of us. This year’s Iron Bowl will be played in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home of…

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Nov

19

2022

By Cameron Grant

SWOT TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Omari Burton

Campus, Opinion, Universityfeature, University

By: Sierra Hall Left: Elizabeth Londell, Omari Burton Any incoming student to AUM has experienced orientation to the university. Whether you are a first time college student, a transfer student or an international student, you’ve experienced the early mornings and long hours of information called orientation. The various parts of orientation are scheduled weeks in advance, with students being the sole focus. From the student organizations at breakout sessions and the Deans of Colleges gathering to speak to new students, the SWOT team is behind it all. The Successful Warhawk Orientation and Transitions team is made up of undergraduate and…

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Nov

16

2022

By Cameron Grant

Auburn Football fire Bryan Harsin

News, Sportsathletics

By: Van Cathcart III After two seasons, on Oct. 29, Auburn relieved Bryan Harsin from his head coaching duties. The firing came less than 48 hours after the Tigers lost to Arkansas at home by 14 points. The team dropped to 3-5 on the season and is in danger of not getting to participate in a Bowl Game at the end of the year, the first time this will have happened since 2012.  Harsin ends his tenure at Auburn with a 9-12 record, a less-than-ideal record when you are playing in the powerhouse that is the SEC. “President [Christopher] Roberts…

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Nov

11

2022

By Cameron Grant

Opinion: Veteran’s Day without action is just another off day

News, Opinionholidays

By: Dalton Kimbro As the weather continues to cool and Christmas music begins to play in stores around the River Region, it is obvious that the holiday season is upon us. As Halloween passes and people begin to look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas, one holiday gets left mostly forgotten; Veteran’s Day. Personally, I’ve never been perfect about the remembrance or observance of Veteran’s Day. I, like many others, have always seen Veteran’s Day as another day off, usually forgotten about until a week before when I am reminded that school and work are canceled in observance. But as I…

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Nov

10

2022

By Cameron Grant

AUM Volleyball 

Sports, Universityathletics, Volleyball

By: Van Cathcart III Auburn University at Montgomery’s volleyball team is scheduled to take on the Mississippi College Choctaws on Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. AUM is moving on to the second round of the Gulf South Conference Championship after taking down Valdosta State on Nov. 7 by a final score of 3-1. The Choctaws are sitting at the number three seed in the tournament and earned a bye in the first round of the tournament. The Warhawks have met the Choctaws two other times in the past, with Mississippi taking both contests with scores of 3-1 and 3-0. The…

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Nov

09

2022

By Cameron Grant

InterVarsity AUM Presents “Mental Health, Self Care and Faith”

News, UniversityUniversity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  NEWS RELEASE Contact:  Sierra Hall 334-549-7602 shall33@aum.edu MONTGOMERY, Ala. Nov. 9, 2022 - AUM’s InterVarsity is hosting Mental Health, Self Care and Faith, featuring guest speaker Skip McDonald, a registered nurse and Spiritual Director. McDonald will focus on discussions based on mental health and combining your self-care with your faith. The event will also feature a Q&A for students to express concerns and get answers. This event will also feature food, fun, games and giveaways. The event is available to AUM students and no sign-up is required. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will be held…

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Nov

07

2022

By Cameron Grant

AUM Sigmas Host “MAB Week” 2022

Campus, News, Universityclubs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  PRESS RELEASE Contact: Sierra Hall, COMM Student Auburn University at Montgomery shall33@aum.edu  Picture of MAB events MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Nov. 3, 2022- The Alpha Psi Alpha Chapter of the national Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Communication students, are hosting “MAB Week” for students and staff. Starting Nov. 14, the brothers of Alpha Psi Alpha will host events that are focused on supporting AUM students, faculty and staff. Nov. 14 in Warhawk Alley, there will be a ‘Kickback with BSU.’ Students are asked to bring a canned good. Nov. 15 a the Perch,…

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Nov

07

2022

By Cameron Grant

Spanish, Anthropology classes celebrate Day of the Dead

News, University

By: Dalton Kimbro Students’ Day of the Dead Altars in the Taylor Center. On Tuesday, the department of sociology, anthropology and social work held an event in the Taylor Center showcasing students’ projects for Dia de Los Muertos. Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Latin American holiday celebrated on November 1 where families and friends can celebrate and honor their deceased. Some customs include parties, parades and the building of altars to honor the dead. “The entire purpose is to remember the dead that you were close to and honor their lives,” said Dr. Kimberly Pyszka,…

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Nov

07

2022

By Cameron Grant

PRCA of AUM: Candy Around the World 2022

Campus, Newsclubs

By: Sierra Hall Students at PRCA table scanning QR code The Public Relations Council of Alabama hosts a student chapter here at Auburn University at Montgomery. This semester, the PRCA AUM and Dr. Kim’s Sports Communication 3300 class came together to create a cultural campaign that would culminate into an event. This campaign was focused on the international student-athletes that attend, compete, and even work at AUM. The goal of this campaign was created around the diversity plan created by the AUM Athletic Department. The diversity plan created by the AUM Athletic department is “...committed to ensuring diversity is at…

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Oct

21

2022

By Cameron Grant

PRCA AUM chapter to host cultural event at volleyball game

Campus, News, Universityathletics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONTGOMERY, AL - October 20, 2022 -  Candy around the World will take place on Oct. 28, at 6 p.m., before the AUM Women’s volleyball game against the University of West Alabama. The event will feature candy and refreshments from each of the 16 countries represented by the student-athletes of the AUM Athletic Department. The event will feature candy tasting, goodie bags, informational sessions and chances to win prizes! The student body is encouraged to attend before supporting the women’s volleyball game. The event is open to the public. The AUM student chapter of the Public Relations…

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