News Archives - Page 7 of 25

Dec

01

2022

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

Oct

21

2022

By Cameron Grant

AUM PRCA To Hold Volleyball Cultural Night

Campus, Sportsathletics

For Immediate Release: MONTGOMERY, Alabama (October 20, 2022) - The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) is joining the athletic department to host a Cultural Night on Oct. 28, 2022, during the AUM volleyball team’s match against the University of West Alabama at the AUM athletics complex. The PRCA is hosting the event to bring cultural togetherness to campus while bringing school spirit and showing support for the volleyball team. The evening will feature candy from around the world, along with trivia during timeouts. As for all home sporting events, all AUM…

Oct

14

2022

By Cameron Grant

Aaron Judge sets MLB record

Newsathletics, Baseball

By: Van Cathcart III PICTURE CREDITS: FOX Sports Many said that it might never be done, and some say that it still hasn’t been done. The Major League Baseball home run record is something that is nothing short of controversial, but no matter your opinion on the subject what Aaron Judge has done this year for the New York Yankees (NYY) deserves a round of applause. If you don’t know, Aaron Judge is a 6’7 280 lb. outfielder for the Yankees. Drafted in the 31st round of the 2010 MLB draft, it took Judge seven years to establish himself in…

Oct

14

2022

By Cameron Grant

Concussion Protocols

Newsathletics, Football

By: Van Cathcart III PICTURE CREDITS: Bleacher Report Recently the National Football League (NFL) has fallen under major scrutiny for player safety. Head trauma is something that has been in conversation and associated with the sport for many years and is getting to the point where not much can be done but dissolve the sport altogether. Injuries are a part of any sport, especially when playing at the level that professional athletes do. However, head and neck injuries are something more severe than anything else that could happen. These injuries can have several side effects including paralyzing players and even…

Oct

14

2022

By Cameron Grant

Warhawks go to Japan

News, Opinion, Universitytravel

By: Rachel Moore A picture of Shiga, Japan [aum.edu] Spending a semester in another country is a dream for many, and thanks to the study abroad program, qualified students can spend a summer or semester at one of AUM’s sister schools. With exchange institutions in South Korea, China, Japan and England, students can diversify their education and stand out among job applicants! Students in the past have spent a semester earning credits that count towards their degree while spending their free time immersed in another culture. Those who travel to one of AUM’s sister schools come home with a sense…

Oct

10

2022

By Cameron Grant

New York flavor, Southern hospitality; A review of Chappy’s Deli

News

By: Dalton Kimbro Chappy’s Deli at Peppertree Big sandwiches, savory soups and fresh salads are all things you think of when you think of a traditional New York deli. These tasty foods may all seem far away, but they are a lot closer than you think. Chappy’s Deli has been serving deli foods to Montgomery and local areas since 1989, offering New York flavor with Southern hospitality. It’s safe to say that Chappy’s is a Montgomery staple, so when I found out a fellow Auburn Montgomery student and close friend of mine had never been, we decided to take a…

Oct

10

2022

By Cameron Grant

School of rock: How two AUM freshmen are keeping grunge alive.

NewsMusic

By: Dalton Kimbro “13 Seconds of Silence” at Wetumpka Oktoberfest 2022. Pictured (from left to right): Chris Offutt, Matthew Linna, Powell Franklin and Ethan Linna Music is a part of every college student’s life, but for Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) freshmen Matthew and Ethan Linna, it’s much more than that. The twin brothers are both members of a Millbrook-based alt-rock/grunge band called “13 Seconds of Silence,” and although only a year old, the band is making waves across the River Region. “Our sound is very unique,” said Ethan Linna, bass guitarist and backup vocalist. “Many of our guitar parts…