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Communication Department’s Mentor Halloween Party

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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…

Nov

14

2023

The price of being an Auburn Tiger

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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…

Nov

14

2023

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

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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…

Oct

31

2023

Halloween Safety PSA

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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…

Oct

16

2023

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…

Sep

10

2023

Young, Educated and Starving?

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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…

Aug

30

2023

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…

May

01

2023

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…

Apr

26

2023

Auburn University at Montgomery hosted its Alumni Tailgate last weekend

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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…

Apr

24

2023

Alabama Department of Archives complies with NAGPRA laws

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By: Hayley Richards MONTGOMERY, Ala – The Alabama Department of Archives & History (ADAH) is currently working to repatriate Native American items that were once displayed in their exhibits. Enacted in 1990, the Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a federal law that provides a process for museums and federal agencies to return Native American human remains and cultural items to lineal descendants, federally recognized Native American tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The ADAH is actively engaged in the process of returning human remains and funerary objects to federally recognized Native American tribes. The agency is dedicated…

Apr

21

2023

Orientation Rocks for Incoming Freshman at AUM

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By: Lex Wedgworth Incoming freshmen have something to look forward to this upcoming Summer due to the fact that they will have the pleasure of attending orientation on a particular date at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). Although orientation at AUM seems like you are going to a day camp it is much more than that. At orientation at AUM, students can: register for classes, get their Warhawk identification cards, tour the beautiful campus, meet others that could potentially be their classmates, learn about the services students get and they can ask any unanswered questions that may be lingering in…

Apr

18

2023

The Department of Archives & History hosts Pardons and Paroles Event

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By: Hayley Richards MONTGOMERY, Ala – The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles hosted its second annual ‘Changing the Course’ art exhibition at the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) at 624 Washington Ave. in Montgomery. The event showcases the art of formerly and currently incarcerated inmates. The exhibition was filled with over 100 art pieces including paintings, sculptures and welded murals. The detailed artwork often tells a story behind its creator. The event hosted several legislators, media outlets, ADAH staff and other members of the general public. The exhibition is a joint effort between six state entities: the…

Apr

13

2023

Survey or Spam?

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By: Emma Keith Have you been receiving countless emails about a survey? Do you keep deleting spam emails and sending them to the trash? While that normally is the case Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) has been sending out emails recently about the Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey (SSI) , a survey in which students are asked questions about their satisfaction with student services. Students can click the link in their email, answer a few questions and leave their honest responses on how the school is doing in serving students all while remaining anonymous. In the email, the title reads “We want…

Apr

12

2023

Auburn University at Montgomery’s TikTok Ban and its Effects on Students

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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,…

Apr

10

2023

AUM offers on-site learning resources

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By: Hayley Richards MONTGOMERY, Ala – Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) is stepping up their game when it comes to providing students with academic resources. AUM offers a multitude of learning resources that are available at no cost to enrolled students. The goal is to offer on-campus tutoring to students who need extra help with their courses. From free tutoring and mentoring services to the food pantry and health and wellness services, the university’s goal is to ensure every opportunity is available for students to focus on their studies and success. The Warhawk Academic Success Center (WASC). The WASC offers a…

Apr

04

2023

AUM students facing advising changes

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By: Hayley Richards MONTGOMERY, Ala – Auburn University Montgomery students have recently experienced changes within the advising process. Until recently, students were advised by a professor in their designated program. As of Spring 2023, students are now being advised by advising and recruiting coordinators. According to AUM students, there are pros and cons to the newly established way of advising. Academic advisors are tasked with assisting students with course scheduling for current or future semesters, in which schedules will vary based on a student’s degree program of choice and curriculum guidelines that are set in place. However, balancing out a…

Mar

31

2023

Spring has sprung in Montgomery

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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…

Mar

06

2023

Auburn University at Montgomery to host Civil Rights to Civic Virtue

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MONTGOMERY, Alabama (March 6, 2023) - The Civil Rights to Civic Virtue (CRCV) Society is hosting a luncheon featuring L’Rai Arthur-Mensa, Project Director Local Projects designer of Legacy Museum, as guest speaker. The luncheon will take place on March 8th, from 11 a.m. -1 p.m., at Taylor Center 221 on the Auburn University at Montgomery campus. Arthur-Mensa has an extensive background in designing exhibits and has worked with several museums in the United States. “The CRCV Society aims to determine whether an increase in virtue literacy, civil rights literacy, and community engagement can lead to growth in civic virtue. This…

Mar

06

2023