Editorials

Nov
14
2024
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By Aumnibus Staff
When the Game becomes Life: the inner battle of an Athlete

When the Game becomes Life: the inner battle of an Athlete

Editorials, Sports, ,
By: Sofia Cerebuch Every human being in the course of his or her existence develops different “selves” that altogether make up the entire character, emotions, abilities–in short, the person himself or herself. When we begin to cultivate a passion, a side is born within us that comes out and lives independently whenever we do what we love. I love playing volleyball, and I know that I am split in half. there is one side, which is commanded by Sofia, a simple girl, who tries to survive in a demanding world of daily challenges; then there is other side, that of…
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Feb
26
2024
By Aumnibus Staff
The Aumnibus – An AUM Story

The Aumnibus – An AUM Story

Editorials
By: Victoria Salters Since 1971, The Aumnibus, a student-run newspaper at AUM, has been a cornerstone of campus culture, capturing the essence of student life and serving as a platform for voices to be heard. Originally known as The Aardvark, the publication underwent a significant transformationunder the two-year editorship of Kitty Miller from 1972 to 1974 according to “The AUM Story,” abook written by former history professor John D. Fair. Now, more than five decades later, thispublication's rich history continues to resonate on campus. The Aumnibus has stood the test of time, adapting to the evolving landscape of journalism whilestaying…
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Nov
02
2020
By Aumnibus Staff
Don’t Forget to Be Grateful

Don’t Forget to Be Grateful

Editorials, Opinion,
BY: Jessica Alldredge We have two months left in the year 2020. We’re so close to it being over. This year has brought a lot of challenges, changes and complications. It’s easy to be upset or think negatively about how difficult this year has been for everyone.While those issues shouldn’t be brushed aside, it’s important to take a moment to stop and think about the good things we can be thankful for. Even if you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s still a good practice to take the time to notice the little things and the big things that help make life…
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Apr
22
2020
By Aumnibus Staff
Disney Pixar Changing the Family Dynamic of Their Films

Disney Pixar Changing the Family Dynamic of Their Films

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BY: Caitlin Gallagher This article contains spoilers for the movie Onward. Disney Pixar rushed the release of Onward to Disney+ due to the worldwide CoVid-19 pandemic, and I’ve watched it several times already. I was so impressed. I have cried, I have laughed, and I have related to it. It really is a heart-warming movie about love, magic, wonder, redemption, trust, family, faith, and sacrifice.  What really caught my attention, though, was how Pixar shows the different family dynamics, challenges, and ailments that are relatable to kids and adults today. This film is filled with hard-hitting personal challenges that could…
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Dec
05
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies

Favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies

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BY: Molly Gray If you did not already know, the Hallmark Channel is already playing their new Christmas movies, as well as the classic ones that we all know and love. As usual, they have two channels where you can watch these movies. The first one is Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, which plays what I call the “sad movies.” Truthfully, they are the movies that are very heartwarming. The other is the Hallmark Channel, which plays movies that can be considered romantic comedies. Hallmark has something for everyone this Christmas season. Here’s what I found to be some favorite Hallmark…
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Dec
04
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
More Money, More Problems: Unethical Monetization in Video Games

More Money, More Problems: Unethical Monetization in Video Games

Editorials
BY: Cory Donde Most Millennials remember a time when new games came out for $40, and we became outraged when the price was raised to $60. Now, we wish that the $60 dollar price tag was all we had to pay for a full game. Due to game developers and publishers becoming increasingly greedy, more monetization methods are being implemented into games, and most people who play games now eat up the opportunity to gain more content, even if it eats into their wallets. Whenever we log in to our favorite recent releases, we're introduced to storefronts full of premium…
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Nov
12
2019
By Aumnibus Staff

Is the Café Good? Survey Says…

Editorials,
BY: Anonymous There are a few things that can make or break a college student’s campus life. Having a social group, events to go to and meet new people, and places to hang out at are all important. However, one of the most critical things in our lives at this point is simply food. It’s where most of our money goes and what we’re getting between classes. Hell, the main reason we go to campus events is to simply eat and leave (you’re not the only one, we all do it). It only makes sense that the cafeteria plays a…
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Nov
09
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Review

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Review

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BY: Caitlin Gallagher Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, like its predecessor, gives us a side to the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty that we didn’t know before. The film starts with a focus on the newly engaged couple, Aurora and Prince Phillip. With a deep desire to unify their two kingdoms—The Moors and Ulstead—soon betrayal and deceit looms like a dark cloud over their plans and rips through each of their families. Once more, Angelina Jolie delivers a cunning performance as Maleficent. Riddled with sly and witty one-liners, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil delves deeper into her ancestry and we begin to…
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Nov
08
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Movie Review: The Addams Family

Movie Review: The Addams Family

Editorials,
BY: Molly Gray The Addams Family is something that most of us grew up watching. Therefore, we have a good idea of what we envision the Addams family looks like and acts like. I was excited to see this new version to see how they would change the story or how the family acted or looked. Here are my thoughts on this new movie. I really liked how you could easily tell which animated character went with the live version that many of us have seen. Morticia was tall and slender. Gomez had the iconic black hair and mustache. Wednesday…
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Nov
08
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Borderlands 3 Review: New Touches to a Familiar Formula

Borderlands 3 Review: New Touches to a Familiar Formula

Editorials,
BY: Cory Donde With the same grind for loot, familiar faces from previous entries, and several returning enemy types, it would be easy to mistake Borderlands 3 as an over-glorified DLC for Borderlands 2. However, with enough new mechanics, new weapons manufacturers with interesting gun quirks, and a pair of new antagonists, Borderlands 3 makes its mark in the ten-year-old franchise from 2K and Gearbox. The new story follows a new set of vault hunters on their journey to foil the plans of the Calypso twins, Tyreen and Troy, and their quest to become gods. Along with the main quest,…
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Oct
31
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
A Different Texture

A Different Texture

Editorials,
BY: Kaleria Jackson Hair is a discussion, but to be more specific, black hair is a discussion. It’s an argument, and it’s a lifestyle. It is the story that is never ending and changes over time. Hair in the black community can connect the most unlikely of people together. Our hair binds us together, whether we know it or not. It’s almost like a fingerprint--we all have one, but one person’s hair is not the same as the next person’s hair.  Black hair varies from curls to zig zags. Every curl pattern is different, but there is a chart that…
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Oct
27
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Joker Review: A Dark Descent Into Madness

Joker Review: A Dark Descent Into Madness

Editorials,
BY: Cory Donde Anyone who knows Batman knows that the Joker is his iconic main antagonist. There have been several films with different interpretations of the demented clown, but Jaoquin Phoenix has set a new precedent on just how dark the character can be. Although the film is technically a DC Comics film, the first three quarters of the film revolve more on the character of Arthur Fleck than the Joker alter ego  he ends up adopting. It's a true showcase of a man who has serious mental disabilities that end up being neglected by Gotham and even ridiculed by…
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Oct
27
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
My Favorite Shops at Holiday Market 2019

My Favorite Shops at Holiday Market 2019

Editorials,
BY: Molly Gray Anyone who knows me knows that I love any type of Christmas market. I always have to go to Holiday Market and Christmas Village every year. This year, I decided to look at my favorite shops at Holiday Market this year. Here are my top 5 favorite ones. RK Collections Boutique The moment that I walked up to this booth, I fell in love. They had out their fall and winter collection, being that we were at a Christmas-themed event. What I loved was the fact that the pieces were all stylish and trendy. If you found…
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Oct
14
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Should Schools Pay Student Athletes?

Should Schools Pay Student Athletes?

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BY: Brandon Barker For years, people have been saying that student athletes should be paid, but there has not been much action until now. There is a bill in California that will make it legal for student athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. Although the bill will not go into effect until 2023, college sports recruit and schedule games years ahead of time. This will give schools in California a strategic advantage ahead of other states who have not passed this bill.  This is a big deal for college sports, and it could change how we look…
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Oct
11
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Wreckfest Review: A Much Awaited Destruction Derby

Wreckfest Review: A Much Awaited Destruction Derby

Editorials
BY: Cory Donde I've always enjoyed racing games, but the ones that caught my attention the most were games where car crashing was not only enabled, but also encouraged. Games like the Burnout series and the Playstation 2 Flatout games caught my attention with flashy wrecks that gained you points as your fought your way to the front. Unfortunately, there has been a dry spell over the past decade since the last good destructive racing game Burnout Paradise was released in  January 2008, which is so old in gaming years that many people who game exclusively on modern consoles were…
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Apr
25
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Fake News and 2020

Fake News and 2020

Editorials, News
BY: Kory Hobbs Half-truths, embellished headlines, and absurd angles to news stories were nothing new when the 2016 nominees kicked off their presidential campaigns. However, America saw an increase in fake news stories across major social platforms during that time. Fake news is a problem because it creates a risk of misinformation that has the potential to spread like wildfire. Most of us are busy day in and day out- we visit the sites online that we feel comfortable going to and watch news channels that fit our taste. We do it unintentionally most of the time and fail to…
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Apr
11
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Satire: Are Potato Chips Just Fried Vegetables?

Satire: Are Potato Chips Just Fried Vegetables?

Editorials
BY: Ambria Davis Potato chips are just fried vegetables and need to be eaten with every meal-it could be beneficial for your health. The potato chip derives from the potato and is defined as a fried crispy delectable snack that is usually salted or flavored. Yet, it is considered an unhealthy snack, but why can't it be reclassified as healthy? Potato chips should be considered as a part of a healthy balanced meal and should be served with all forms of meals. The potato is a starchy vegetable, and it helps with fiber and lowering cholesterol. When it is sliced,…
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Apr
11
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
#whatsmyname?

#whatsmyname?

Editorials
BY: Morgan Thayer For many college students, calling an Uber or Lyft is a common act of responsibility after a night out. However, for 21-year-old University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson, the story ended differently than most. On the night of April 29, Josephson got into a car with who she thought was her Uber driver but instead was a predator. Josephson climbed into the supposed Uber around 2:00 a.m, but never arrived at her destination. Josephson's friends reported her missing 12 hours later and two hours after the missing person report was filed, authorities found her body. Josephson’s…
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Apr
11
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Should You Join the AUM Alumni Association?

Should You Join the AUM Alumni Association?

Campus, Editorials
BY: Kory Hobbs With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, many graduating seniors are going to face a lot of questions. One question might be: Should I join the AUM Alumni Association? We all know some people that have, maybe parents or friends of the family who say they believe it was a good choice. We also know others who could care less and just go on about their lives after college, having little to no contact with their alma mater. Let’s run down some reasons why one might choose to join the AUM Alumni Association. For starters, there…
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Apr
11
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
We Still Love You, Auburn.

We Still Love You, Auburn.

Editorials
BY: Morgan Thayer As the basketball went through the hoop from the free throw line, Auburn’s dream of making it to the championship came to an end. After a historic season for Auburn’s Men's Basketball team, a penalty in the last 0.6 seconds of the game gave Virginia the chance they needed to secure a spot in the championship game. Recovering from a 10 point deficit after half time, Auburn thought they had it in the bag. Virginia Junior Kyle Guy missed a free throw shot and the game looked to be over, but before the seconds could run out…
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