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Nov
09
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Turkey Day Classic Parade Returns

Turkey Day Classic Parade Returns

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BY: Allison Stewart Want to experience a Thanksgiving event like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Do not worry — Alabama State University has you covered. On November 28, ASU will host their annual Turkey Day Classic Parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., with a football game to follow. It will take place in downtown Montgomery. The parade will include something for everyone. Some of the entries include: decorated vehicles, floats and bands. Local schools, businesses, non-profits, and organizations will be featured. If you would like to volunteer to be a parade marshall, please visit alasu.edu. Applications…
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Nov
09
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
K-12 Education Resource Fair

K-12 Education Resource Fair

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BY: Molly Gray Auburn University at Montgomery will be hosting the K-12 Education Resource Fair this year. This event will be Friday, November 15 starting at 10 a.m. in the lobby of Goodwyn Hall directly across from the Taylor Center.  The K-12 Education Resource Fair is sponsored by Auburn University at Montgomery, Air University, and Troy University.  What can you expect from the resource fair? You will learn about the newest and most modern education resources and programs offered in the River Region.Programs that you can expect to find there include: Yale School Rule, Lobaki Foundation, and the National Math…
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Nov
08
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
The City of Prattville’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

The City of Prattville’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

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BY: Molly Gray The City of Prattville will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade during the first week in December. The Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 5, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. Local dancers and musicians will start the event with various carols and dances that they have prepared. The tree will officially be lighted at 7 p.m. Santa Claus will come shortly afterwards for children to see him and take pictures with him. The Christmas tree will be the center of the Christmas lights display in downtown Prattville. The next night, December 6, 2019,…
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Nov
08
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Winter Schedule

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Winter Schedule

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BY: Molly Gray This winter season, Alabama Shakespeare Festival will be showing two Christmas plays. The shows are The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will be performed from December 5 to December 29. The show will be held on the Festival Stage. It will be a 70-minute play with no intermission. It is suggested that audience members be at least 7 years old.  The play is focused around the Herdman kids. They run wild but decide to try out for the Christmas…
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Nov
08
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Men’s Soccer Weekend Recap

AUM Men’s Soccer Weekend Recap

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BY: Allison Singleterry Auburn University at Montgomery’s men’s soccer team traveled to Mississippi to participate in two conference matches.  The Warhawks played the number one team in the conference, Mississippi College, on November 1. The men’s team lost 2-0. Mississippi College outshot AUM 12-6, with 6 of them being on goal, while AUM only had two shots on goal during the match. AUM fouled Mississippi College Choctaws 18 times, while the Choctaws fouled the Warhawks 13 times. Arnaud Baron took two shots, while Andrew Elkins, Alexis Arriaga, and Rasheed Bolaji all took a shot each. Baron and Arriaga both got…
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Nov
08
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Filibuster 2019-2020

AUM Filibuster 2019-2020

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BY: Cory Donde Are you an artist, writer, or poet? The AUM Filibuster would love to publish your work! The work must be original, and any plagiarized work will not be allowed. Entries are available to AUM students only and must include your name and title. This year’s theme is mythology from any culture or religion, but any work is allowed. If you would like more ideas of what is typically published, the Filibuster has back issues published at http://www.cas.aum.edu/departments/english-and-philosophy/clubs-and-organizations/filibuster.  The maximum word count for written work is 4000 words and should be submitted in a .doc or .pdf format.…
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Nov
08
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Mac and Cheesy with DZ

Mac and Cheesy with DZ

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BY: Morgan Thayer Who doesn't love Mac and Cheese? Come out to Taylor Center 320 on November 14th from 6-9 p.m to try multiple styles and flavors of the beloved Southern dish! $5 will get you in the door and give you 5 votes for different dishes. Got a recipe that you love? Enter as a contestant for $25! First, second, and third place medals will be awarded to the best dishes. If you are interested in purchasing tickets or a t-shirt, contact Alyssa Muse at amuse2@aum.edu 
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Nov
08
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Student Spotlight: Air Force ROTC with Savannah Cowart & Derek Paul

Student Spotlight: Air Force ROTC with Savannah Cowart & Derek Paul

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BY: Allison Stewart With Veteran’s Day just around the corner, it is important to reflect on our nation’s military.  Dedicating their lives to ensure our safety and freedom, our veterans protect the livelihoods that Americans tend to take for granted. This upcoming Veteran’s Day, make it a priority to reach out to those who have served our country and say, “Thank you!” Simple gratitude holds great power.   As we thank our military, it is also important to reach out to those who are currently serving or are preparing to do so. At AUM, there are two ROTC programs: Army Reserve…
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Nov
05
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Kick Off Christmas at the Shoppes at EastChase

Kick Off Christmas at the Shoppes at EastChase

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BY: Allison Stewart Right before the turkeys are stuffed and gobbled away in your belly, The Shoppes at EastChase will ignite your Christmas spirit. On Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2019, they are hosting their annual “All is Bright!” event. The event takes place from 6-8 p.m. at 7274 EastChase Pkwy Montgomery, AL 36117. The family-fun event is free and open to the community. It will host both a parade and fireworks show. The parade will feature various local businesses, non-profits, antique cars, first responders and more. There will be a little something for everyone.  More importantly — Santa Claus will be…
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Nov
05
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Hampstead Living Presents “Food Truck Take Over”

Hampstead Living Presents “Food Truck Take Over”

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BY: Allison Stewart  Looking for another fall event for your family? Come check out Hampstead Living’s free community event, “Food Truck Take Over,” on November 17. Taking place from noon-3 P.M., this event has a lot to offer. RSVP Montgomery is sponsoring the event. The location is 5272 Hampstead High Street, Montgomery, AL 36116. Of course, there will be a variety of food trucks. Your taste buds will thank you immediately! The food trucks will all be from local restaurants. Some of these include: Wharf Casual Seafood Montgomery, Smokin' Wells BBQ, Taqueria El Campesino, Fire Meats Wood LLC, Frios Gourmet…
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Nov
05
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Gary Allan Comes to Montgomery

Gary Allan Comes to Montgomery

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BY: Allison Stewart Country fans: Get out your pens and mark your calendars. On November 8 at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, Gary Allan is performing. The address is 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. The event starts at 7:30 P.M. Allan will perform some of his most recent hits, as well as some of the old favorites. For over 20 years, Allan has been performing across the country. Some of his most famous songs include “Her Man” and “Watching Airplanes.” Tickets range from $49-$140. You may purchase your tickets online at ticketmaster.com or at the gate. You may also…
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Oct
31
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM’s Mid- Autumn Festival

AUM’s Mid- Autumn Festival

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BY: Kaleria Jackson The Office of Global Initiatives hosted a Mid- Autumn Festival this October on the Quad. The festival included different offices from all over campus that came out to participate in the festivities. The offices had multiple tables set up across the Quad, with each table having different activities or goodies. As students came out to the event, you could see how excited they were to see the festival going on. I was able to go around to each table to glance at what each office decided to do at the festival. The students had the chance to…
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Oct
31
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Clubs and Organizations on Campus

AUM Clubs and Organizations on Campus

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BY: Brandon Barker There are many campuses around the country that have clubs and organizations. These clubs are a part of the campus lifestyle or college experience. They give you an outlet to express yourself like you were not able to in high school, and you are more likely to meet  individuals like yourself. If you want to join in on the fun, AUM has loads of campus clubs and organizations that you can join today.  There are many clubs on campus to attract everyone on campus. Some of them even align with the majors that AUM offers. For example,…
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Oct
30
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Fall 2019 White Coat Ceremony

Fall 2019 White Coat Ceremony

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BY: Kaleria Jackson On October 4, 2019, Auburn University at Montgomery hosted their fourth annual White Coat Ceremony. The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for medical students, and was created by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation in 1993. During the ceremony, a white coat is placed on each student’s shoulders, and often the Hippocratic Oath is recited, signifying their entrance into the medical profession. At the beginning of the ceremony Julie Firman, DPN, NP, FACHE System and Chief Nurse Executive at Baptist Health, gave the keynote remarks that gave an inspiring message not only to the students,…
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Oct
30
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

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BY: Caitlin Gallagher Happy Fall, Y’all! It might feel like we are still in the middle of August, but it is officially Spooky Season. October is the month for pumpkins, haunts, and hayrides. Luckily for us, there’s no shortage of any of those in Alabama.  If horror is what you prefer, I’ve got a list of hauntingly good attractions that are sure to “creep” it real. Although there aren’t any haunted houses here in Montgomery, Paintball on 111 is one of the closest fright-fests for the Halloween season. Located in Holtville, about 25 miles from AUM, they are offering a…
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Oct
30
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
ASU Halloween Haunted Gallery

ASU Halloween Haunted Gallery

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BY: Cory Donde Alabama State University is hosting a Halloween Haunted Gallery from October 31 to November 14. On October 31, there will be a reception where costumes are encouraged, but not necessary. The Exhibit opens at 11 A.M. and is hosted in the Warren/Britt Galleries inside the ASU Tullibody Fine Arts Center.  For more information, call 334-229-4473.
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Oct
30
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Awards Luncheon for AUM PR Campaign

Awards Luncheon for AUM PR Campaign

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BY: Daaiyah Latham The 1 for all Campaign by AUM’s Dr. Eunyoung Kim’s PR students has now come to an end. The campaign was a great way of spreading and promoting the First Amendment and what it means to others all over the world. The PR students participated in many activities and to spread awareness of the First Amendment all over the campus.  The Communication Department held two contests for AUM students, and it will be hosting an awards show to congratulate and award the winners of each contest. One contest was a trivia contest about the First Amendment, and…
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Oct
29
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Come Out and Celebrate Halloween!

Come Out and Celebrate Halloween!

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BY: Daaiyah Latham For this year’s Shriek Week, Auburn University at Montgomery's Campus Activities Board is throwing a costume party on Halloween night from 7-10 p.m. in Taylor Center 230. This party will give students a chance to enjoy the holidays and show off their Halloween costumes. This party will also give students a break from school before finals, and it will give everyone time to mingle and enjoy music.  Everyone loves prizes, especially college students! CAB will be hosting a costume contest. Students can come out and enter the contest for a chance to win "Best Costume of the…
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Oct
27
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Montgomery County Witches Ride & The Waters Halloween Fest

Montgomery County Witches Ride & The Waters Halloween Fest

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BY: Taniya Frazier It’s time to dust off your favorite Halloween costume! The Waters in Pike Road is hosting the Montgomery County Witches Ride & Waters Halloween Fest. The event will be on October 29, 2019. The festival will run from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The event is free to the public. There will be local live music, food trucks, games, face painting, fun activities, and even a Witches Parade.  How about Halloween with a cause? This fun-filled event will be benefiting the American Cancer Society. The goal is to raise $250, so they will be accepting any and…
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Oct
27
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Shriek Week Flashback

Shriek Week Flashback

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BY: Taniya Frazier It’s spooky season! Shriek Week is an AUM tradition as old as time. Each October, the Campus Activities Board hosts a week of events for a spook-tastic Shriek Week. As Shriek Week approaches, I’m excited to see what’s in store and how far it’s come since 2015. It’s time for a blast from the past.  Shriek Week is an unforgettable experience! Students and faculty/staff are all welcome to enjoy the festivities of the week. The whole campus gets involved in one way or another. Since 2015, there have been different activities that range from terrifying to non-scary.…
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