Opinion Archives - Page 16 of 20

Oct

04

2018

Ways to Travel on a Budget

Opinion

BY: Chelsea Bassett FIRST… RESEARCH, RESEARCH RESEARCH When getting ready to travel somewhere for the first time, it is always best to do a lot of research of the place before spending any money on flights, package deals or getting caught in tourist traps. It is also significantly cheaper to buy plane tickets well in advance instead of a month or so before traveling. Also, plan out the details of the trip in advance. Do you know if you want to go anywhere specifically while your there? How will you get there? Do you need to save for train or…

Oct

04

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Words from Audrey Hepburn | Another Side to the Beloved Icon

Editorials

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,…

Sep

25

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Social Media Targeting College Students

Editorials, News, Opinion

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.…

Sep

25

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Student Discounts

Editorials, Opinion

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…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Editorial: The Purpose of Internships

Editorials

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…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Editorial: The Importance of Advising

Editorials

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…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

NSLS Induction Ceremony 2018

Opinion

The National Society for Leadership and Success chapter at Auburn University at Montgomery will be having an honor society induction ceremony for members who have completed the steps of the program. The NSLS chapter at AUM induction ceremony will be Friday, April 27th, 2018 in Moore Hall (Nursing School), Room 106 Auditorium from 6:00pm – 8:00 pm. You will have to RSVP for this event, the seat limit is 150 people including one guest per inductee. The dress code is business casual, shorts, jeans or t-shirts is not allowed. Members are expected to be there at 5pm to be seated.…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Warhawk Spotlight: D’Cara Hood

Opinion

D’Cara Hood, a senior at AUM, will be graduating in the upcoming Fall Semester. She is majoring in communication. She decided to attend college, because she enjoys the challenge and believes she can handle anything the world puts in front of her. Hood chose her major, because she always wanted to cover Saturdays in the South, on game day. She graduated from an all magnet broadcast journalism high school, which made her love the camera even more! Here at AUM, she is involved in Student Government Association, Successful Warhawk Orientation and Transition’s Team (SWOT) Orange Jacket Society, Peer Advocate mentor,…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Actor Spotlight: Jonathan Meinsler

Arts, Opinion, Theatre AUM

Jonathan Meinsler is finishing up his time at AUM and is no stranger to the stage or backstage at Theatre AUM. Jonathan has been a part of every single show in some way since 2015. Some people find their calling or their “thing” later in life, but for Jonathan he discovered his love for theatre when he was only a child. “I remember being five, my mom and grandparents went to see Phantom of the Opera in Atlanta, they brought back the cast album and within three days I had memorized and was singing every song full out. So, I…

Apr

24

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Warhawk Spotlight: Cameron Brown

Opinion

Cameron Brown, a senior at AUM, will be graduating this May. He is majoring in marketing. Brown chose marketing because it is a very diverse field of career opportunities. He decided to go to college to further his education and start his journey as a young adult. According to Brown, college is all about choices and making conscious adult decisions. Here at AUM, Brown is a part of Sigma Alpha Pi (Honor Society Organization) and Fab Five Feeds the Needy (Organization started by True Divine Men’s Youth). Whenever he’s not busy being involved on campus, he loves to read in…

Apr

18

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Sigma Gamma Rho Neophyte Presentation

Opinion

Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority, Incorporated, “The Oh So Glam” Pi Lambda Chapter Neophyte Presentation Chartered November 1st, 2003 at Auburn University at Montgomery, the chapter recently made a grand return to campus Spring 2017. Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority, Inc., “The Oh So Glam” Pi Lambda Chapter is proud to announce their upcoming Neophyte Presentation, The RHOyal Rebirth. Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority, Incorporated, “The Oh So Glam” Pi Lambda Chapter released their highly anticipated flyer on social media about their upcoming neophyte presentation on April 12, 2018. The presentation will be held Thursday, April 19th, 2018 inside the AUM Taylor Center…

Apr

18

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Alpha Kappa Alpha Neophyte Presentation

Opinion

After being off the yard for 3.5 years, The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Nu Xi Chapter is proud to announce their upcoming Neophyte Presentation, The Resurrektion of Nu Xi. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Nu Xi Chapter released their highly anticipated flyer on social media about their upcoming neophyte presentation on April 15, 2018. The presentation will be held Sunday, April 22, 2018 inside the Sidney Lanier gym located at 1756 S Court St. Montgomery, AL 36104. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce the new members of the organization to the community, their family and friends.…

Apr

16

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

How to Stay Productive During the Summer Break

Opinion

The spring semester is almost over which means that summer is quickly approaching. Summer seems like the best time to do nothing, but it is important to keep a structured schedule during the break. Focus on things that were put on the backburner while school was still in session, or try exploring new ideas that you always wanted to do but never had the time. For starters, do not sleep your days away. People often complain there is not enough time in the day, but getting out of bed at a decent time during a break can help lead you…

Apr

11

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Play Review: “The Glass Menagerie”

Opinion

The Glass Menagerie is like a life revolved around glass figures in another world. This story is told from one of the main characters Tom view. Tom is the narrator and also the son/brother. Amanda is the mother. Laura is the daughter/sister. Jim is the gentleman caller. This story is about a middle-class single parent home. Amanda husband ran off to explore the world, leaving Amanda there to raise their two children. Tom is the man of the house now, he works at a warehouse and takes care of his mother and sister. Laura was diagnosed with pleurosis at a…

Apr

05

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Technology in the Classroom

Opinion

For many students today it is unimaginable that their parents and grandparents made it through school without a computer. While technology in the classroom is believed by some to be a distraction, a study by the U.S. Department of Education highlighted the positive impacts of its incorporation into learning. The Department’s study finds that the relationship between students and their teachers shifts when technology was incorporated into the classroom. This allows the student to take the lead in their education. Meanwhile, the teacher acts as a “facilitator” to ensure that students have a firm understanding of the assignment before continuing…

Apr

05

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Social Media: Does the Good Outweigh the Bad?

Opinion

As of 2017, the number of social media users was reported at almost 2.5 billion by Statistica.com. Out of almost 7.6 billion people worldwide, this means more than 30% of the population uses social media.With such extreme traffic, events on social media often make headlines. These stories—most pertaining to trends and viral videos—have likely led people to question social media influence. Here are some positive and negative viral videos and trends that made headlines in the past year. When something is popular on social media it is considered to be “trending”. On Twitter, users can even search through the content…

Apr

05

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Editorial: Prom in College

Opinion

As a college student, there are some things that you may not want to give up when you arrive to college. In other words, it would be super fun if you could feel like a king and queen again and participate in such a memorable event like prom. At AUM we do have various clubs and organizations that allow the inner kid to come out. Even those events that make us remember so good and not so good memories of high school! However, what if there could be one big prom that every student on campus could attend? What a…

Apr

05

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

For Better or For Worse: Juggling A New Marriage and Deployment

Opinion

“When he told me that he would be deployed, I was a wreck for a few days,” my friend, Hannah Wolf, told me last week over Face Time when we discussed her husband’s recent six-month deployment to Turkey. At the time of his departure, the couple had not even been married a year yet, and Hannah knew that six months would drag by slowly. She was not alone, however; thousands of military spouses endure deployments every year. According to the Sloan Work and Family Research Network, over 50 percent of military marriages undergo deployment and only 43 percent of military…

Apr

02

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Editorial: Southern Hospitality, Just a Way of Life

Opinion

Southern Hospitality isn’t just a saying or a catchphrase it almost becomes a way of life, when you grow up in the South. Growing up in the smallest of cities in East Alabama- so small and quaint, even finding it on the map would prove to be challenging. Many of us were raised to respect our elders. The common courtesy to say “yes ma’am” and “no sir”. Southern hospitality is just a way of life. Weather it is sipping lemonade or sweet tea on your front porch or having Sunday dinner at grandma’s house. Southern hospitality has several trends that…

Apr

02

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Editorial: Are You Color Blind?

Opinion

What does it mean to be color blind? According to Google, the definition of color blind is, “not influenced by racial prejudice.” Basically, that means you do not notice someone’s race when you first meet them. A couple of months ago I attended one of the many, “Being Black in America” panels Housing and Residence life host once a semester and it was intriguing. To paraphrase what our host that night said, “white people act like they do not see color because if they did it would provoke white guilt, something we do not want to feel.” So, I wondered,…