Opinion

Oct

01

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Status of Alabama Haunted Houses

News, OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Halloween

BY: Evan Justice Image provided by alabamahauntedhouses.com In order to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control recently recommended that people not participate in any close contact Halloween events this year. Instead, the CDC recommended that people participate in “low-risk activities” such as pumpkin carving, virtual Halloween parties, costume contests and scavenger hunts. The CDC also cautions anyone from participating in traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating and indoor haunted houses As such, the Alabama haunted house attractions have been scrambling to find innovative ways to keep their doors open. Alabama has seen the cancellation of Birmingham’s Sloss Fright Furnace haunted…

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Sep

24

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Auburn Football Starts Sept. 26; Who Will Be in the Stands?

OpinionAuburn, CoViD-19, Football, sports

BY: Kameron Berry For countless years Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium has held roughly 87,000 screaming fans, but due to COVID-19 Auburn has announced it will only allow 20% capacity inside for this upcoming football season. In accordance with the Southeastern Conference’s (SEC) safety guidelines, Auburn has decided that tickets outside of premium seating and tickets designated for home and visiting team coach and player guests will go to the Auburn students for their Sept. 26 game against Kentucky. I spoke with Auburn student Daniel Richardson, who is a part of the Auburn University Athletic’s grounds crew that works on Pat Dye…

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Sep

18

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Zoom Etiquette

OpinionOnline Classes, Zoom

BY: Jessica Alldredge School is back in session! In only five months, boy, how the times have changed. Virtual classes are now a normal thing, and Zoom is an application almost everyone is using. New technology is something we have to get used to these days.  While we’re figuring out how to make sure we don’t turn into a potato because of a filter in the middle of an online class, or trying to make sure we unmute our microphones when we speak, where does that leave the social aspect and how we interact during classes? There are certain understood…

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Sep

18

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Mental Health in the Time of Covid-19

OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Jessica Alldredge No one could have ever planned for the curve-ball 2020 has been. No one ever expected to be battling a pandemic when they rang in the New Year. The changes that have impacted us as a whole this year have left many of us reeling and perhaps feeling very out of touch. Social distance was enacted, and many of us may have been missing that social component in our lives. Jobs disappeared, worry about health increased, and school culture changed drastically. All of these things that we weren’t expecting are suddenly a cause of deep depression and…

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Sep

01

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

The New Normal: Masks, Everything You Need to Know

OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Jessica Alldredge It’s the new normal, masks are everywhere. This is for our protection when we can’t keep six feet of distance between ourselves and other people. With all the different types of masks that have become available, how do you choose and what will protect you the most? The CDC guidelines state that masks should have two or more layers. Including a filter is also advised but not as necessary as the mask itself. The material should be breathable and fit snug against your face with no gaps. Masks also shouldn’t be vinyl or plastic or include any…

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Apr

27

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Positive Things That Can Be Taken From Quarantine

OpinionAUM, Coronavirus, CoViD-19

BY: Justin Hicks Life before the coronavirus seems to be so far away. COVID-19 has caused society to change in so many ways. We all have been forced into quarantine, and that may seem very negative. What if I told you there are positives that will come from this pandemic? These positives will change the way that we live. Though it is hard to see, there are some benefits from this pandemic that we all will experience.  1. Time  Throughout life we all have made the excuse, “I do not have time.” Through this pandemic, we have gained an excess amount…

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Apr

27

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Things To Watch On Netflix During Quarantine That Will Make You Laugh

OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Movies, Netflix

BY: Justin Hicks During these dark times, we all need something light-hearted to brighten up our day.  Since we have to stay inside, the activities we can do are limited. As a result, streaming sites like Netflix have become more and more popular. I have come up with a list of three shows that are entertaining and will generate a laugh during these hard times. Tiger King Tiger King is a docu-series released on March 20, 2020 that focuses on Joe Exotic. Exotic is a collector of big cats that he keeps in his zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. The series…

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Apr

27

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

To the Graduating Seniors of 2020

OpinionClass of 2020, Coronavirus, CoViD-19, Graduation, Seniors

BY: Caitlin Gallagher My first semester here at AUM was Spring 2012. I bought a new backpack, all new supplies, and a laptop. I was so excited to do this—get my degree and get a kickass job afterward. Seven and a half years later, and I’m finally getting my degree, but it’s not how I pictured it.  The worldwide pandemic of COVID 19 has left some of us, especially graduating seniors, feeling a little low. Athletes didn’t know their last game would be their last game. Panhellenic members didn’t know their last social would be their last social. I didn’t…

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Apr

22

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Disney Pixar Changing the Family Dynamic of Their Films

EditorialsDisney, LGBTQ+, Movies, Pixar

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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Apr

06

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Is Daylight Savings Time Here to Stay?

OpinionDaylight Savings Time, DST

BY: Evan Justice The beginning of Daylight Savings Time (DST) has always been a very difficult transition for many Americans. Not only do you have to set your clocks ahead one hour, but you also must deal with losing an hour of sleep, as well as all the possible inconveniences of the sun coming up later in the day. According to recent studies, DST not only negatively affects your mental health, but can also increase the risk of heart attack or stroke within the first three weeks after beginning. On the other hand, the extra hour of sleep we get…

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Mar

13

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Safe Traveling for Spring Break With the Outbreak of the Coronavirus

OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Spring Break

BY: Shuntia Gowdy Spring break is supposed to be fun, but with the country panicking, it will be hard to have a good time. Heading into spring break, we all should be taking the necessary precautions to stay safe and healthy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak across the world. This virus is a serious risk to the public. Here are few things to be aware of as you take a break from school. The current states that are affected by the coronavirus are: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois,…

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Mar

04

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Tips On Balancing Personal and School Lives

OpinionMental Health, Tips

BY: Shuntia Gowdy School is one of the major keys to being successful in the future. However, it is very hard to focus on schoolwork and activities while going through things in your personal life. For example, losing a loved one while trying to study for a midterm is extremely hard. There are so many things going through your mind and it takes a huge toll on your mental health. People deal with situations very differently, so your way of coping with a problem may be totally different from the way others cope with things. Here are a few tips…

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Mar

04

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Star Wars the Clone Wars: Three Things You Need to Know Before Season 7

OpinionReview, Star Wars

BY: Evan Justice At San Diego Comic-Con on July 19, 2018, Dave Filoni, creator of Star Wars the Clone Wars, announced a new season set to be released on the Disney+ streaming service on February 21, 2020. This was great news for anyone who was a fan of the show and has been waiting to see the conclusion ever since it was cancelled. Before the new season is released, there are a few things old and new fans should be aware of. Here is what you need to know before watching the final season.  The Unfinished Episodes  Shortly after its…

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Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies

EditorialsChristmas, Hallmark, Movies, Review

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

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

The History of Christmas Trees

OpinionChristmas, History

BY: Molly Gray It is getting close to the time of year in which you will start putting up your Christmas tree to get you in the Christmas spirit. One thing you probably do not do is wonder where the Christmas tree tradition started. The fact is that there are many different theories about Christmas tree origins. Here is the history of Christmas trees. Evergreen trees were used for many years by Pagans to celebrate winter festivals. Some would even use the branches to decorate their homes for the winter solstice. Though the official time period when Fir trees were…

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Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

A Warhawk’s Winter Break

OpinionChristmas, Winter

BY: Anthony Flournoy School can be very stressful for students, but sometimes self-reflection can help de-stress. Self-reflection can involve congratulating yourself on another successful semester in your college career, or maybe looking back on your previous work and focus on enhancing certain skills. This gives students time to analyze themselves and work on shortcomings.  The semester is finally coming to an end, and Winter Break is approaching. Even though the upcoming break could be boring, there are many things you can do throughout the break to stay productive. You could obtain a temporary job, volunteer, spend time with family, or…

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Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Volunteering During the Holidays

OpinionChristmas, Volunteering, Winter

BY: Kaleria Jackson It’s that time of year again— the time where everyone is filled with cheer and the desire to give back to others. Even though we should give back to others all year round, this time of year is special to many. As people who are fortunate enough to have the things that we have, we should find it in our hearts to give to others in need. Here are a few ways we can give back this year.  Adopt a Family  If you adopt a family in need for the holidays, the family will write a wishlist…

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Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Keeping Up Your Diet Through the Holidays

OpinionChristmas, Health

BY: Caitlin Gallagher The holidays. If you’re like me, you start thinking about turkeys and hams and all the fixings around August. In my humble opinion, the holidays are the best part of the year. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the cherry on top of the green and red cornucopia: New Years. Sometimes, though, we tend to compromise our diets and healthy living for the two-month celebration. We say that we’ll just splurge for the one day and hop back on the healthy train as soon as the day is done. However, falling off the wagon for one day can set back…

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Dec

04

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Buying Christmas Presents on a Budget

OpinionBudget, Christmas

BY: Allison Stewart As “Jingle Bells” begins playing on the radio, Christmas shopping begins. The list of people you need to buy presents for usually grows quicker than expected. You may think your wallet will slowly lose it’s jingle — it does not have to, though.  No matter how long your list may be, there are ways to ensure you get the perfect presents without breaking the bank. It all begins with comparing your options.  It also helps to group people who are associated with you in similar ways. You can organize it by how much you are willing to…

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Dec

04

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Student Spotlight: AUM University Honors Program with Hadassah Gaddis + Brennan DePace

Campus, OpinionHonors Program, Spotlight, Student, UHP

BY: Allison Stewart Excellence is the standard for academics and community service in the AUM University Honors Program. Inspired by global citizenship and a “blowing up the box” mentality, UHP strives to create quality students. Hadassah Gaddis and Brennan DePace are no exception to UHP’s mission. As Warhawks in UHP, Hadassah and Brennan are required to complete honors seminars and colloquiums. These courses force students to think critically and welcome a diverse way of thinking. Taught by professors from various academic backgrounds, students are exposed to a variety of teaching styles, too.  Hadassah is proud to be a part of…

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