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Feb

17

2021

AUM Homecoming 2021-Opening Day

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BY: Hannah Long Homecoming may look different this year, but it’ll still be just as fun! Come celebrate the opening day on February 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on The Quad. This day will kick off with the chance to design your own mask and grab breakfast. Krispy Kreme Donuts will be located around campus- make sure you get one before they’re gone! White cotton masks and fabric pens will be provided if you want to decorate a mask. Fun activities and tasty treats will be available all week. You do not want to miss it!

Nov

13

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Fitness Fridays on the Quad

Campus, NewsEvent, fitness, student affairs, wellness center

BY: Jessica Alldredge Montgomery, Ala. – Nov. 12, 2020 – If you’re struggling to decide where to start when you’re learning how to keep fit, AUM has a great event made just for you. Student life can be busy, and you might not be sure how to fit in exercise. Never fear, AUM’s Office of Student Affairs is bringing the opportunity to exercise right to you! AUM’s Office of Student Affairs, in partnership with the Wellness Center, is hosting Fitness Fridays on the Quad of the AUM campus. These fitness days will take place at 11am on Fridays during the…

Nov

13

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Athletics, College of Nursing and Health Sciences to Host Blood Drive

Campus, Newsathletics, blood drive, college of nursing and health sciences

BY: Jessica Alldredge Montgomery, Ala. – Nov. 11, 2020 – In a time where everyone needs a little help, there are a lot of ways that AUM students can provide that help. Students can find little ways to give back to the community. Sometimes that means giving of their time, and sometimes that means giving of themselves. In this case, students have a chance to give of themselves literally. AUM provides many opportunities throughout the year for students to get involved and help out their fellow man (or woman). This includes frequent blood drives on the main campus. There will…

Nov

02

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Is Spring Break Cancelled for AUM?

News, Opinion, UniversityCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Spring Break

BY: Evan Justice Throughout the past few weeks, many colleges across the country have decided to cancel their spring breaks for the Spring 2021 semester. Recently, the University of Alabama and the University of South Alabama have decided to cancel their spring breaks as well. In order to compensate for the loss of spring break, both universities decided they will begin their upcoming spring semester one week later. Although both campuses required students to test for the Coronavirus before returning to campus, no such requirement was included in either campus announcements for their plans for the upcoming spring semester. Image…

Nov

02

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Creating Healthy Relationships

Campus, NewsAUM Counseling and Health Promotion, Event, Mental Health

BY: Jessica Alldredge Montgomery, Ala. – Oct. 31, 2020 – Creating relationships as an adult can be difficult to do. It takes a lot of work and understanding of how to maintain relationships. You need to have a stable base in order to build a relationship, and that base needs to be healthy. Being a college student today means you have little time for relationships, so it’s good to know how to keep those relationships healthy so they last well into the future. AUM’s Counseling and Health Promotion Services will be offering a group session on Tuesdays during the month…

Nov

02

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Introduction to Meditation

Campus, NewsMental Health

BY: Jess Alldredge Montgomery, Ala. – Oct. 31, 2020 – Meditation is a helpful tool to use when trying to create inner-peace and keep yourself stable in a very unstable world. College students may find that meditation can help them focus, find better balance in an unpredictable time and provide an outlet for stress. AUM will offer a reoccurring event focused on teaching the basics of meditation to students starting Thursday, November 5 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. There are no specific requirements, and no mat is required. It won’t be specific to any religion and will be inclusive…

Oct

19

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Movie Theaters Forced to Close For the Second Time

News, OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Movies

BY: Evan Justice Despite some cites loosening their COVID-19 restrictions, many movie theaters are still struggling to stay open. Photo of a Regal Movie Theatre provided by Deadline.com. Recently, Regal Cinemas announced that it would shut down more than 7,000 movie screens across its 536 locations in the United States due to financial concerns. Despite being the second-largest film distributor in the United States, Regal was forced to close its doors for the second time less than two months after reopening. The move to reclose came after it was announced that the next installment in the James Bond franchise, entitled…

Oct

19

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Universities Waiving SAT and ACT Scores

NewsCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Jayla Brown ACT and SAT scores have been required for many years in order to apply for college. When schools shut down due to COVID-19, many high school seniors and juniors were unable to take the ACT and SAT. This caused over 1,000 universities to waive the standardized test for admission, including AUM. AUM temporarily waived the ACT and SAT requirements for both Summer and Fall 2020. Back in April, AUM Chancellor Carl A. Stockton told Alabama News Network, “By waiving the ACT and SAT test requirements, we will ensure that every student has the opportunity to pursue their…

Oct

14

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Counseling and Health Promotion Services to offer 6-week class to help students build inner peace

News, UniversityAUM Counseling and Health Promotion, CoViD-19, Event

BY: Jessica Aldredge Montgomery, Ala. – Sept. 18, 2020 – Finding and keeping a healthy peace of mind in our present-day world can be quite difficult for anyone. Imagine being a college student, trying to adjust to the new responsibilities that come with being away from home along with classroom responsibilities and the new challenges the Covid-19 pandemic has brought. AUM’s Counseling and Health Promotion Services is reaching out to students by offering a 6-week class beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., via Zoom. “Strengthening Inner Peace” is designed to help students build and strengthen a sense of…

Oct

09

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Status of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NewsCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Thanksgiving

BY: Evan Justice Originally speculated to be canceled, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will indeed be held this year. However, due to COVID-19, the annual event will look much different. In early September, Macy’s announced that although they were moving forward with plans to put on the annual parade, the event would be limited to a TV-only event; it is the first time a move like this has been made in the nearly 100 years the event has been held. This means no live crowds will be able to come to watch the parade balloons and floats marching down New…

Oct

09

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Theatre AUM and COVID 19

Campus, Theatre AUMCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Theatre AUM

BY: Jayla Brown AUM’s campus looks completely different for everyone this semester. There has been a lot of change, which means a lot of adjusting to our “new normal”. This week I had the opportunity to catch up with Professor Neil Seibel about the changes happening in the theatre department. When asked about adjusting to COVID-19 guidelines here at AUM, Seibel said, “We are adjusting. Theatre and the arts have always been about adapting to the circumstances, so in an odd way our students were rather uniquely prepared to handle the shift to hybrid experience.” Many classes, activities, and club…

Oct

01

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Status of Alabama Haunted Houses

News, OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Halloween

BY: Evan Justice Image provided by alabamahauntedhouses.com In order to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control recently recommended that people not participate in any close contact Halloween events this year. Instead, the CDC recommended that people participate in “low-risk activities” such as pumpkin carving, virtual Halloween parties, costume contests and scavenger hunts. The CDC also cautions anyone from participating in traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating and indoor haunted houses As such, the Alabama haunted house attractions have been scrambling to find innovative ways to keep their doors open. Alabama has seen the cancellation of Birmingham’s Sloss Fright Furnace haunted…

Sep

24

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

The GSC Postpones Fall Sports

News, Sportsathletics, Coronavirus, CoViD-19, sports

BY: Jayla Brown The spread of COVID-19 has shifted the way colleges and universities are being run for the fall semester, including their athletic departments. Many athletic departments have had to postpone fall athletics until the spring. Auburn University at Montgomery's (AUM) athletic department is included. On August 12, 2020, The Gulf South Conference (GSC) postponed basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball until January 2021. The announcement was given by the GSC Board of Directors. The board classified these sports as high risk and high contact according to the (NCAA). I was able to catch up with athletic director Jessie Rosa…

Sep

18

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Alabama Universities Create Database of COVID-19 Statistics

NewsCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Evan Justice Entrance to GuideSafe testing site provided by WBRC News With the spread of COVID-19 not appearing to slow down anytime soon, many universities in the state of Alabama have taken drastic measures to ensure the safety of its students and staff. To this end, four Alabama universities have decided to create COVID-19 databases of their campuses COVID-19 statistics. These universities are: Auburn University, Jacksonville State University, Troy University and Samford University. Based on these statistics, which are being updated every week and posted on the official website for each university, Auburn University has seen the greatest number…

Sep

18

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Untangle Your Noodle Through Practicing Mindfulness

Campus, NewsMental Health

BY: Jessica Alldredge Montgomery, Ala. – Sept. 18, 2020 – Good mental health is important for anyone. College students face struggles that can cause stress, depression and anxiety. Between a changing school culture, work concerns and a change in social structure, it can be difficult for a college student to keep with everything. When it comes to keeping your mind healthy, it can be hard to know where to start. AUM Counseling and Health Promotion Services offers a mindfulness interactive Zoom meeting for college students. Auburn University at Montgomery students have the opportunity to learn about mindfulness as a therapeutic…

Sep

15

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

How Is AUM Adjusting to Covid-19 on Campus?

News, UniversityCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Jayla Brown Coronavirus slammed the nation back in spring of this year, shutting down school and work for most people. Fast forward to fall, and everyone has a new normal. On July 15, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, among other governors, issued a statewide ordinance that required everyone to wear a mask. This ordinance was set to expire on July 31 for Alabamians, but it has since then been extended throughout October. There were many questions concerning college students, faculty and staff with the Fall semester coming as quickly as it did. Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is one of…

Sep

10

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Introduces App to Help with Social Distancing in Café

News, UniversityCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Kameron Berry Students, are you worried about ordering your food and staying socially distant? Never fear, the GET app is here! Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) has introduced the GET app to help with food orders while maintaining social distancing protocols. Students can order their meals through the app, and once the order is complete they receive a set time for when their food is ready for pick up. I spoke with Dining Coordinator Ashley Thorne about the GET app today. When asked about how the app has helped to feed students, Thorne responded, “ Last year when lunch…

Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Professor Spotlight

UniversityProfessors, Spotlight

BY: Justin Hicks AUM is blessed to have such a great team of professors that enhance the learning experience for all students who step into their classrooms. Dr. Hilary Gamble and Dr. Eunyoung Kim are professors in the Communication and Theatre Department of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. These professors show a dedication to not only their students but also to research outside the classroom. Let's get to know them a little more. Dr. Hilary Gamble Dr. Hilary Gamble received her undergraduate degree in communications with a plan to move to a Top 10 news market to get…

Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

NCAA Makes Right Move with Eligibility Announcement

Campus, Sportsbasketball, Coronavirus, CoViD-19, NCAA

BY: Jason Martin In the middle of all the uncertainty around college athletics as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the NCAA made the right move and shut down sports for the foreseeable future. One thing that had sports fans and student athletes concerned was the question surrounding students’ eligibility. There is a lot that goes into giving a student-athlete their eligibility back. Scholarships, incoming freshmen, and promised playing time makes for an interesting and difficult decision on how to continue with this decision. Winter sport athletes like basketball may have a more difficult time arguing an extra year of…

Mar

13

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

COVID-19 Has Become a Pandemic

NewsCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Shuntia Gowdy To panic or not to panic? The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (SARS-CoV-2) has quickly became a pandemic, and many people across the world are starting to take precautions. COVID-19 was first discovered in China, and has since been detected in many other places across the world, including the United States. It is a part of a variation of viruses that is seen in humans and other animal species. The animal coronavirus rarely has an affect on humans. The virus spreads person-to-person. Illness symptoms have been reported to range from mild to severe, including fatalities. According to the…