Editorials

My First Day Out: Life After Graduation!

My First Day Out: Life After Graduation!

BY: D’Cara Hood When you graduated from high school, how many of you thought finally, it is over? I am on my own ready to tackle the world! You were quick to thing college here I come. Then you suddenly realize holy cow, this was more than what I signed up for. You have more than average homework ridiculous exams, and professors who love you dearly. You contemplate to yourself that this will one day be for the greater good! Those now four or five years have passed you by, and you made it to the finish line. Graduation is…
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Hey Y’all, It’s Fall!

Hey Y’all, It’s Fall!

BY: D’cara Hood The leaves are turning, the weather is perfect and there’s plenty of fun to be had. We have now made it through the dawg days of summer. We look forward to the crisp cool air, and excited about fall. From the cool evenings under the Friday night lights, to finally the perfect outfit to wear to the fair. If your fall bucket list includes carving jack o’lanterns, sipping apple cider, or toasting s’mores then you are in for some good company. Fall comes with some of the most exciting events and activities. With fall comes corn mazes,…
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The Best Halloween Movies

The Best Halloween Movies

BY: Kaleria Jackson It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s not Christmas, just yet. It’s Halloween the time of the year where you can dress up in as your favorite character. The time where receiving candy from strangers is acceptable. Just like Christmas, I love the special movies that come along with the holiday. Everyone has their own top picks for which Halloween movie is the best. These picks will not include scary movies since I do not watch scary movies. With that being acknowledged here are my top picks for best Halloween movies. Hocus Pocus Hocus Pocus…
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My Summer Working In the Professional World

My Summer Working In the Professional World

BY: Brittany Vallely If you told me a year ago that I would be working at a professional theatre in New York for the summer I would not have believed you. However, when I received a job offer from The Gateway Playhouse for a carpentry apprenticeship I knew I could not pass up the opportunity. I applied for the job at the Southern Eastern Theatre Conference (SETC) last March, where professional theatre companies from all over the country look for technicians. Since I am theatre major and have worked on set construction while in college, I figured this would be…
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Female Voices in Theatre

Female Voices in Theatre

BY: Olivia Crutchfield Theatre AUM’s first production of the 2018-2019 season is in full swing, and like previous years it’s being kicked off with a showcase. The showcases are a compilation of scenes and monologues from various plays all regarding a certain theme. This years’ showcase is showcasing monologues and scenes all written by women; Female Voices. The underrepresentation of women is evident in many industries, and unfortunately theatre is an industry where women have also been forgotten or completely misrepresented in works. Studies and numbers can clearly show how great the gap is between men and women. Although these…
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Making the Grade!

Making the Grade!

BY: D’Cara Hood Have you ever wondered what hard work looks like? What continuous all-nighters, one million late night Starbucks runs, and countless cups of noodles equals? That my friends is the dean’s list. The dean’s list is a familiar term to college and university students all over. The dean’s list, is an academic award or notation used to recognize the highest level of scholarship. When you have worked so hard throughout the semester to maintain your sanity, while also trying to have a social life. To receive that letter in the mail that could come to you as a…
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Words from Audrey Hepburn | Another Side to the Beloved Icon

Words from Audrey Hepburn | Another Side to the Beloved Icon

BY: Chelsea Bassett Twenty-five years ago this world lost a beloved icon and true cinematic legend, Audrey Hepburn. However, Hepburn was much more than a beautiful face with a successful acting career. Very few know about the other side to Audrey Hepburn, the side that was just as true as you and me. Hepburn was a kind and truly sincere soul that was actually a huge humanitarian. She often spoke about how we should love others and be kind to everyone in her interviews. One of her most famous quotes was, “People, even more than things, have to be restored,…
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Social Media Targeting College Students

Social Media Targeting College Students

BY: Emily Mann Day by day, social media is growing larger. Individuals ages 18-29 are the prime users of social media databases. With further research being conducted, these media sites are beginning to purposely target college student with their videos and advertisements. With this demographic spending more time on the internet, they are more likely to participate in groups, click on video ads, and further research announcements seen on news feeds. Some franchises are taking steps even further to create features for college students only. Instagram has just announced a feature, just for college students, which is currently being tested.…
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Student Discounts

Student Discounts

BY: Emily Mann Living on a budget can be stressful. How much should you spend on food? How much money do you need for school supplies? Many students are not aware of the student discounts offered around Montgomery, Ala. Take advantage of your student status and save money. Using your Student ID can get you up to ten percent off food, free drinks, free shipping with online stores, and much more. One of the most expensive things about being in college is paying for the required textbooks and supplies. Amazon offers a membership, Amazon Prime Student, offering discounted items that…
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Editorial: The Purpose of Internships

Editorial: The Purpose of Internships

Internships are preparations for the real job. The purpose of the internship is to gain experience. A lot of times “real” jobs require some type of experience as their qualifications. Some majors request an internship at Auburn University of Montgomery (AUM). Speaking from my own experience, my internship was the best job I have ever had in my life. I fully enjoyed my internship because it really has prepared me for a job. I actually got the full experience for my major/degree. Having my internship also prepped me for what attire to wear on different occasions. Every day we dress…
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Editorial: The Importance of Advising

Editorial: The Importance of Advising

Auburn University of Montgomery students, it is time for you all to sign up for the Spring and Fall Semesters. You can check with your advisors or got to AUM website https://advisortrac.aum.edu/TracWeb40/Default.html to schedule an advising appointment. All students are strongly encouraged to have all advisory documents copied. Once they are copied, I encourage you to keep all documents together. Be sure to keep track of your classes yourself. Make sure that you ask your advisors what classes are offered only once a school year or certain semesters. Ask advisors what organizations are a part of your major to keep…
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