CoViD-19 Archives - The AUMnibus

28Feb

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Opinion

New COVID-19 Variant on the Rise

BY: Milton Westry In the last two years, the world has been dealing with COVID-19. Over the past year, there have been discoveries of different variants of coronavirus. The different variants that have been discovered are Alpha, Beta, Delta and Omicron. Omicron is the latest variant and was discovered by researchers in November 2021. Now, the Omicron variant has a subvariant called BA2. The first discovery of the variant was made in Denmark. It has been found in 55 different countries, including the U.S. This discovery comes after the first subvariant of Omicron called BA1. This subvariant has 20 mutations— more than the original Omicron variant. Even though this subvariant is not as severe, it is more transmissible according to the World Health Organization. Just recently, there w...

AUM Offers Incentives to Students for COVID-19 Vaccine

23Sep

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AUM Offers Incentives to Students for COVID-19 Vaccine

BY: Alecia Hicks Since 2019, the entire world has been struggling with the extreme changes that come along with a global pandemic. It has affected almost every part of our lives, from masks to mandates to virtual schooling. Society has learned to adjust to a world with minimal personal contact while still staying connected as humans. One of the many things affected by the pandemic is higher education. Schools have had to learn how to continue to cater to the needs of their students in the safest ways possible. Everyone has been patiently waiting for some relief. The newly released COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be just that. AUM is one of the many universities that have had to get creative with how they approach the vaccine. This year, the university has chosen to eas...

26Apr

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A Change Is on the Horizon

BY: Lashundra Daniels It is no secret that an unexpected disease known as COVID-19 caused a pandemic around the entire world at the beginning of 2020. It disrupted life as we knew it. Everything changed, and we were forced to stay home or risk catching a disease that unfortunately had no cure. However, all that is surely coming to an end. Recently, three variations of vaccines have become available to the citizens of the U.S. The vaccines are produced by Pfizer-BioNtech, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna. Although no vaccine has been proved to be completely combative against COVID-19, they all are said to be effective in helping to fight against COVID-19. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires consumers to receive one dose, while the other two vaccines require consumers to ...

AUM to offer COVID vaccines to eligible community members

7Apr

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AUM to offer COVID vaccines to eligible community members

BY: Savanna Pruitt On April 8 and 9, all Alabama residents age 16 and up will be able to receive Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines at AUM’s Wellness Center. Appointments are available each day from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Online registration is required at least 12 hours before the desired appointment time. The vaccines are free, and health insurance is not required. After receiving the first vaccine dose, an appointment will be scheduled three weeks out for the second dose. Individuals who register to receive the vaccine should bring their IDs to their appointments and wear clothing that allows access to the upper arm. After receiving the vaccine, individuals will be required to wait 15 minutes before leaving the facility so AUM’s clinical staff c...

3Mar

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Opinion

Shop Small

BY: Hannah Long Imagine starting your own business and spending your hard earned money to make it perfect. Then, a pandemic hits, causing you to have to shut your store down. Thousands of small businesses have had to close permanently because they cannot afford to stay open. According to wsfa.com, “Small businesses account for 99.4% of all businesses in Alabama.” This is a struggle for not only business owners but also their employees. As a result of these small businesses closing many owners had to lay off their employees. Small business owners had to get creative when they realized opening up completely would not be an option for a while. Many stores started “curbside pickup” where people could order over the phone or online and drive up to that store to receive the...

College Is Hard- College During a Global Pandemic is Harder

17Feb

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College Is Hard- College During a Global Pandemic is Harder

BY: Savanna Pruitt COVID-19 continues to impact the lives of Americans nationwide, and college students are no exception. The pandemic’s effect on enrollment rates and the college experience as a whole is unprecedented. Enrollment and Graduation Rates According to a report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, overall undergraduate enrollment is down an average 4.4 percent as of November 2020. While national high school graduation rates stayed relatively the same for the 2019-2020 school year, the number of high school graduates who enrolled in college for the Fall 2020 semester dropped by 21.7 percent from 2019. The same report found “the upward trend in the total number of undergraduate credential earners has stalled in 2020, remaining at 3.7 million due t...

17Feb

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No Gym, No Problem

BY: Hannah Long Since the COVID-19 outbreak, people’s lives have changed drastically. Before this pandemic, life seemed to be running smoothly. The classes were all in person, masks were not a thing and gyms were open to all. The Auburn University of Montgomery Wellness Center is a beautiful building that sits right off the road for everyone in Montgomery to see. Students, faculty and those with memberships all share this building, working out right beside one another. COVID-19 has changed the way this facility runs and has brought some frustration to frequent goers. Previously, you could visit the Wellness Center at any time during normal hours of operation. Now, you must request a time slot to work out, which might not be available. Not only is the time an issue, but there are ...

17Nov

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The Finals Stretch

BY: Jessica Alldredge Dear AUM student, Here we are in the last few weeks of classes. This year has been difficult in every capacity. Between Covid-19, school changing drastically, and issues with work or loved ones, everyone has faced something this year that has affected them. But here we are, with two months left in the year. For better or worse— we made it.As we go into finals, be sure to take care of yourself. Take the time to step back and reflect on how you’re doing. Check-in with yourself and track your mental health. This year hasn’t been easy. This semester has been one for the books, but there have been challenges that came your way that you made it through.Remember: If you need someone to talk to, there are resources on campus that can help you. Counseling and Heal...

2Nov

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Is Spring Break Cancelled for AUM?

BY: Evan Justice Throughout the past few weeks, many colleges across the country have decided to cancel their spring breaks for the Spring 2021 semester. Recently, the University of Alabama and the University of South Alabama have decided to cancel their spring breaks as well. In order to compensate for the loss of spring break, both universities decided they will begin their upcoming spring semester one week later. Although both campuses required students to test for the Coronavirus before returning to campus, no such requirement was included in either campus announcements for their plans for the upcoming spring semester. Image provided by travelpulse.com. The question remains: Will AUM follow in these footsteps and make the decision to cancel spring break? While no off...

Movie Theaters Forced to Close For the Second Time

19Oct

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Movie Theaters Forced to Close For the Second Time

BY: Evan Justice Despite some cites loosening their COVID-19 restrictions, many movie theaters are still struggling to stay open. Photo of a Regal Movie Theatre provided by Deadline.com. Recently, Regal Cinemas announced that it would shut down more than 7,000 movie screens across its 536 locations in the United States due to financial concerns. Despite being the second-largest film distributor in the United States, Regal was forced to close its doors for the second time less than two months after reopening. The move to reclose came after it was announced that the next installment in the James Bond franchise, entitled No Time to Die, would be delayed until 2021. Regal Cinemas’ UK-based parent company, Cineworld, was also forced to close more than 100 theaters. Almost 40,...