Halloween

Nov
14
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
Communication Department’s Mentor Halloween Party

Communication Department’s Mentor Halloween Party

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By: Keturah Stone MONTGOMERY, Ala. − Halloween is a national pastime where people enjoy dressing up as someone else. In the spirit of the season Auburn University at Montgomery’s (AUM) campus held “Shriek Week” as the school colors are black and orange, and the Communication Department was part of these celebrations with a Halloween faculty-mentee party Monday night. The purpose of the event was for faculty mentors to meet their student mentees. The week before an email was sent out about a scavenger hunt to where students could win up prizes, including first place: $100 toward your student account; second…
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Oct
31
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
Halloween Safety PSA

Halloween Safety PSA

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By: Mason Lawrence Halloween is a very fun time of year, but for it to be fun, you need to stay safe. Whether youare going to a party, trick-or-treating or a fall festival, there are several ways that you can havefun and be safe. Firstly, if you have kids or little ones with you, make sure you keep an eye onthem. With everyone in costumes, it is easy to lose sight and get separated. Your kid will mostlikely be matching at least one other kid, so it is important to keep them close. To prevent this,you can hold the child’s…
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Oct
16
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Shriek Week 2023 coming again this October

AUM Shriek Week 2023 coming again this October

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By: Lex Wedgworth The month of October fits Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) like a glove.Whether it is the orange and black colorway that our students wear everyday, the spirit ourcommunity has for Halloween, or that students and faculty have their annual Shriek Week atAUM to look forward to during the last month of October every fall. Every year Shriek Weekcelebrates Halloween fun by holding a variety of spooky events held by AUM’s StudentGovernment Association (SGA), College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) and clubsall around campus. Shriek Week gives students opportunities to develop better relationships with fellowstudents and…
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Oct
19
2020
By Aumnibus Staff
Classic Horror Films to Watch to Get Ready For Halloween

Classic Horror Films to Watch to Get Ready For Halloween

Opinion,
BY: Jessica Alldredge If you’re not into movies, or into horror, then you might not give this article a second thought. But if you’ve had a change of heart and you want to know where to start when it comes to horror movie classics, look no further. This list has got you covered.Here are some classic horror movies that are perfect for a Friday night when you want to sleep with your lights on and startle awake at every weird sound your house makes. All of these movies are available on iTunes to rent right now, so you can get…
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Oct
01
2020
By Aumnibus Staff
Status of Alabama Haunted Houses

Status of Alabama Haunted Houses

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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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Oct
31
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Real Life Scary Movies

Real Life Scary Movies

Opinion, ,
BY: Morgan Thayer With Halloween right around the corner, who doesn't love a good list of horror movies? What about horror movies based on real-life events? These horror movies that are based on real-life are sure to make your spine tingle with fear, considering they could’ve very well happened to you.  Open Water, which was released in 2003, is a movie about a couple who goes scuba diving in open water. Then, their boat leaves them behind in the shark-infested waters. The movie is based on the real-life story of American tourists Tom and Eileen Lonergan, who were diving off…
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Oct
30
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

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BY: Caitlin Gallagher Happy Fall, Y’all! It might feel like we are still in the middle of August, but it is officially Spooky Season. October is the month for pumpkins, haunts, and hayrides. Luckily for us, there’s no shortage of any of those in Alabama.  If horror is what you prefer, I’ve got a list of hauntingly good attractions that are sure to “creep” it real. Although there aren’t any haunted houses here in Montgomery, Paintball on 111 is one of the closest fright-fests for the Halloween season. Located in Holtville, about 25 miles from AUM, they are offering a…
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Oct
30
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
ASU Halloween Haunted Gallery

ASU Halloween Haunted Gallery

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BY: Cory Donde Alabama State University is hosting a Halloween Haunted Gallery from October 31 to November 14. On October 31, there will be a reception where costumes are encouraged, but not necessary. The Exhibit opens at 11 A.M. and is hosted in the Warren/Britt Galleries inside the ASU Tullibody Fine Arts Center.  For more information, call 334-229-4473.
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Oct
29
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Come Out and Celebrate Halloween!

Come Out and Celebrate Halloween!

Campus, ,
BY: Daaiyah Latham For this year’s Shriek Week, Auburn University at Montgomery's Campus Activities Board is throwing a costume party on Halloween night from 7-10 p.m. in Taylor Center 230. This party will give students a chance to enjoy the holidays and show off their Halloween costumes. This party will also give students a break from school before finals, and it will give everyone time to mingle and enjoy music.  Everyone loves prizes, especially college students! CAB will be hosting a costume contest. Students can come out and enter the contest for a chance to win "Best Costume of the…
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Oct
27
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Why Do People Want to Be Scared?

Why Do People Want to Be Scared?

Opinion
BY: Taniya Frazier The quickened heartbeats, the rush of adrenaline, and what all Halloween lovers want most: the fear. Why do people want to be scared? Halloween is the one time of year that people can feel deep fear and adventures. This time of year, people can directly experience “fight or flight.” This is the time where people can throw safety and security to the wind and try heart pumping experiences! Kaylin Finch, Early Childhood Education senior, enjoys the suspense. She stated, “I like thrillers because I feel like they keep you on the edge of your seat. You don’t…
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Oct
27
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Montgomery County Witches Ride & The Waters Halloween Fest

Montgomery County Witches Ride & The Waters Halloween Fest

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BY: Taniya Frazier It’s time to dust off your favorite Halloween costume! The Waters in Pike Road is hosting the Montgomery County Witches Ride & Waters Halloween Fest. The event will be on October 29, 2019. The festival will run from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The event is free to the public. There will be local live music, food trucks, games, face painting, fun activities, and even a Witches Parade.  How about Halloween with a cause? This fun-filled event will be benefiting the American Cancer Society. The goal is to raise $250, so they will be accepting any and…
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Oct
27
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Shriek Week Flashback

Shriek Week Flashback

Campus, ,
BY: Taniya Frazier It’s spooky season! Shriek Week is an AUM tradition as old as time. Each October, the Campus Activities Board hosts a week of events for a spook-tastic Shriek Week. As Shriek Week approaches, I’m excited to see what’s in store and how far it’s come since 2015. It’s time for a blast from the past.  Shriek Week is an unforgettable experience! Students and faculty/staff are all welcome to enjoy the festivities of the week. The whole campus gets involved in one way or another. Since 2015, there have been different activities that range from terrifying to non-scary.…
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Oct
27
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Shriek Week 2019

Shriek Week 2019

Campus, ,
BY: Taniya Frazier Everyone grab your favorite running shoes and hold on, because Shriek Week is coming for us! Each October, AUM comes together to put on a thrilling show. All clubs, organizations, and departments gather and collaborate for Halloween-themed events and activities. Our school colors are black and orange, so it’s only right that we take Halloween to the next level.  Patrick Wilson is the current Director of Campus Activities Board. Patrick and his executive members plan all of the activities for the week while sometimes collaborating with different departments and organizations. “Shriek Week is important because it’s our…
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Oct
27
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Top Halloween Costumes 2019

Top Halloween Costumes 2019

Opinion, ,
BY: Molly Gray Halloween is just around the corner, which means it is time to get your costume ideas ready. If you are struggling with an idea of what to do, look at this list of top costumes for this year. The first things you can think about are the popular movies that have come out this year. If you are a Disney fan, you can look into dressing up as Aladdin characters like Aladdin, Princess Jasmine and Genie. Toy Story 4 and The Lion King also came out so Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep, Simba and Nala are great choices.…
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Oct
23
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips

Opinion,
BY: Allison Singleterry Halloween is less than two weeks away, and there are many ways to help everyone have a safe experience.  When dressing up for Halloween, make sure kids are wearing something bright, or incorporate reflective tape so people who are driving in the neighborhoods are able to spot them quickly. It’s also a good idea to make sure not to have really long dresses or things like long sticks or swords where kids can get hit or trip over things easily.  Make sure to go trick-or-treating in an area or neighborhood you are familiar with. You should stay…
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Oct
16
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Prattville’s Parade of Pumpkins

Prattville’s Parade of Pumpkins

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BY: Molly Gray The City of Prattville is hosting the First Parade of Pumpkins from October 25 to November 2. The event will be held in Historic Downtown Prattville. There are two ways to participate. First, you can carve or decorate a pumpkin and bring it to downtown between October 25 and October 28 to be displayed in certain areas. The City of Prattville will provide a light for each pumpkin displayed during the night. No candles are allowed.  The second way to participate is to walk through downtown Prattville and explore the various decorated and carved pumpkins that are…
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Oct
16
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
The History of Halloween

The History of Halloween

Opinion,
BY: Molly Gray It’s the time of year to get spooky! The time to be yourself, dress up, and have fun. Halloween fanatics Kevin Maggard and Alex McCord agree that Halloween is even a time to be a little weird. “I’m weird, but for a whole month, everyone is weird,” says Kevin Maggard. Alex McCord says, “Halloween gives you a chance to embrace your weirdness and be yourself.” So, where did all this fun and weirdness come from?  The Halloween tradition goes back to an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. The festival celebrated the end of the year and the…
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Oct
14
2019
By Aumnibus Staff
Zoo Boo is Back

Zoo Boo is Back

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BY: Brandon Barker  The Zoo Boo is back in Montgomery this weekend, and the festivities are amazing. Enjoy Halloween themed events for all ages to enjoy and celebrate together on Oct. 11-13, 20-23, and 27-31. This event is located at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Museum at 2301 Coliseum Parkway.  There will be numerous games and rides that children will be able to participate in. The famous haunted hayride is back this year and is scarier than ever. If scary is not your thing, there is also a pumpkin patch hayride that is more family-friendly. Make sure you grab…
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