Opinion Archives - Page 3 of 20

Nov

13

2023

Attitude and improvement

Opinion, Sportsathletics, Soccer

Photo Courtsey of AUM Athletics How an AUM women’s soccer player hopes to change team culture By: Dalton Kimbro AUM Audio · AUM COMM major Dalton Kimbro interviews soccer player Whitley Watwood MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) junior women’s soccer player Whitley Watwood is no stranger to change. From a six-hour move from her hometown in Kentucky to a switch in her lifelong position on the field, Watwood, a special education major, has navigated her circumstances en route to a significant amount of playing time this season for the Warhawks. I sat down with Watwood to discuss…

Nov

13

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

A freshman’s rewarding transition to college volleyball

Opinion, Sportsathletics, Volleyball

Photo Courtesy by AUM Athletics By: Keturah Stone AUM Audio · COMM major Keturah Stone interviews Warhawk volleyball player Taylor Lewis MONTGOMERY, Ala. − Transitioning from high school to college is difficult. For Auburn University at Montgomery freshman volleyball player Taylor Lewis, it’s a dream come true, but with growing pains. Lewis, who is from Alpharetta, Georgia, spoke with me about her experience playing volleyball in high school for Providence Christian Academy. But she’s been playing volleyball since age 11 when she started competitive travel ball. At her high school, she was awarded 2019 Rookie of the Year and Defensive…

Nov

13

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Between the volleyball court and the classroom

Opinion, Sportsathletics, Volleyball

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics How Emily Brown balances athletics and academics By: Penton McNider AUM Audio · Between the volleyball court and the classroom MONTGOMERY, Ala — The fall 2023 sports season and academic schedule are underway at Auburn University of Montgomery. With this semester entering the second month, student assignments are becoming more intense and student-athletes are facing higher stress levels. However, that is not the case for AUM student-athlete Emily Brown, a freshman on the Warhawks’ volleyball team. When asked if Brown felt any extra pressure being an AUM athlete, she explained it's in her nature to…

Nov

07

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

A record-breaking transfer

Opinion, Sportsathletics, Volleyball

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Maya Thompson on transitioning to AUM Volleyball By: Makenzie Martin MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A transfer to Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) from Alabama State University (ASU), Maya Thompson is a six-foot middle blocker from Chicago who carefully dissected her move this year to the Warhawks volleyball team. For Thompson, several factors contributed to her transferring to AUM, mainly Flavia Siqueira, her volleyball coach. Siqueira coached the 2022 volleyball team to their fourth consecutive attendance in the Gulf South Conference (GSC), according to Siqueira’s biography on the AUM Athletics volleyball website. “We actually played AUM last…

Nov

07

2023

By Jordan White

Finding balance: How AUM student-athletes deal with it all

Opinion, Sportsathletics, Soccer

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics MONTGOMERY, Ala. –– Student-athletes have two sides to themselves just like a coin. Being the same person, but having to flip perspectives between school sports and their social life can be challenging. Auburn University of Montgomery (AUM) junior soccer player Lauren Akemon gave helpful insight into the dedication it takes to be a student-athlete. Her friendly attitude is matched by how determined she is on the field. According to the AUM Athletics website in 2022, Akemon helped AUM earn a draw with Lady Flames playing 477 total minutes on the year. She previously went to…

Nov

07

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

“For Their Strength and Courage”

Opinion, Sportsathletics

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics The Story of Temi, an AUM soccer player By: Victoria Salters AUM Audio · “For Their Strength and Courage” – The Story of Temi, an AUM soccer player MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria where vibrant culture and the love of soccer are deeply connected, a young talent named Aristarchus Oluwatuyi, known by his teammates affectionately as Temi was born. Temi’s passion for soccer began at an early age. Nigeria, Temi’s home country has a rich history in soccer. According to the All Nigeria Soccer website the Nigerian national football team…

Oct

26

2023

By Alexis Stafford

Juggling the role of student and athlete

Opinion, Sportsathletics, feature, Volleyball

Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics AUM volleyball player Myllena Torquetti says follow your heart By: Alexis Stafford MONTGOMERY, Ala.— AUM junior Myllena Torquetti, a volleyball player from Brazil, gavesome insight as to what her daily routine looks like as a student-athlete. Her training begins with a workout in the Wellness Center from 8-9 a.m., and after classes she ends with practice in the gym from 4:30-7 p.m. Torquetti says these tough practices usually consist of “a lot of reps of swinging, blocking, passing [and other] volleyball movements.” Torquetti’s stats prove thepractices are valuable as her season highs consist of nine…

Apr

27

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Hayley Richards legacy

Opinion

By: Emma Keith Picture of Hayley Richards who won Best Experimental Learning Project Do you ever think about what a legacy is? What do you want to be remembered for, who do you want to be remembered by, and what legacy will you leave? Hayley Richards is leaving behind an amazing legacy when it comes to writing for Auburn University Montgomery. Hayley is a Communications major who has been at AUM for 5.5 years. In this time, she has published many articles for Aums online writing forum the Aumnibus and has recently been recognized as “Best Experimental Learning Project” in…

Feb

27

2023

By Hayley Richards

AUM students receive acknowledgment at Kennedy Center American College Theater

News, Opinion

By: Hayley Richards Distinguished Research and Honors Professor Val Winkelman is ecstatic to announce that four Auburn University Montgomery students have been recognized at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). Once a year, the Kennedy Center invites outstanding theater students to the KCACTF. Student awardees are allowed to showcase their skills in design, performance, directing, playwriting, stage management, dramaturgy, arts leadership and theater criticism. In an email announcement from Winkelman, students also participated in Stage Management and Performance events. They were able to present their research and creative works, receive external feedback and experiential opportunities, audition, interview, attend round table…

Dec

01

2022

By Cameron Grant

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

14

2022

By Cameron Grant

Opinion: AUM students agree famous rappers shouldn’t share their GPS because it’s dangerous

Opinion

By: Cameron Grant MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Many Auburn University at Montgomery students feel that rappers posting on social media can be problematic. Posting on social media can be dangerous for rappers if they share their current public location in the post. Many rappers have posted their location on social media and suffered consequences for the mistake. Rakim Allen known as rapper PnB Rock passed away on Sept. 12 in South Central Los Angeles. The L.A. County Coroner’s office revealed what the cause of death was for Allen. Allen and his girlfriend Stephanie Sibounheuang were on the way to the…

Nov

14

2022

By Cameron Grant

AUM students in favor of Biden’s loan forgiveness despite taxpayer costs

Opinion

By: Hayley Richards MONTGOMERY, Ala. – President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program has recently sparked a debate. Three months ago According to NPR reporter Sequoia Carrillo, Biden has announced plans to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for others who qualify. On Auburn University Montgomery’s campus, students and staff have mixed opinions about Biden’s plan. According to the Council On Foreign Relations, though the benefits of a college education outweigh the costs in most cases, many graduates are concerned about entering a weak job market and worry that…

Nov

14

2022

By Cameron Grant

Upscale Southern: A review of Montgomery’s Cork and Cleaver

Opinion

By: Dalton Kimbro As someone who has lived in Alabama my entire life, I’d like to think I know a thing or two about good southern cooking. I’ve grown up around some lovely southern ladies who could make a home-cooked meal better than any restaurant around. So anytime I hear about a local restaurant serving southern staples, I have to try it out. My love for southern cuisine and a few recommendations from friends and family brought me to the Cork and Cleaver Gastropub near the Old Cloverdale Historic District in Montgomery, Alabama. Cork and Cleaver, generally called “cork” by…

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

11

2022

By Cameron Grant

A letter to my Freshman Self

Opinion

By: Sierra Hall Sierra Hall, you are a soon-to-be college graduate. Crazy! I know! Your time as an undergraduate at AUM did not come without trial and error and one too many cups of coffee. I’m here to tell you that you did well, but you could have done it great, with a few tips from your more established self. So this is an open letter to you, Sierra and any other freshman who has been thrown into the big pond that is college. First things first, you do not know who you are and your first semester of college…