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Op-ed: Public faith and universities can and should coexist

14Nov

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Op-ed: Public faith and universities can and should coexist

By: Dalton Kimbro AUBURN, Ala. – Some Auburn University faculty and staff have come under fire after participating in student baptisms on campus. Per WSFA News, head football coach Hugh Freeze, along with other Auburn faculty members, can be seen on video baptizing students, including a freshman football player, following an on-campus worship service called “Unite Auburn.” Involvement of university faculty triggered a response from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), stating that Freeze’s actions “create a coercive environment that excludes those students who don’t subscribe to the Christian views being pushed onto players by their coaches,” per New York Post, while also calling the actions “unconstitutional.” Although Auburn University and Coach ...

SWOT TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Omari Burton

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 graduate students ready to serve their incoming peers. Omari Burton, a soon to be graduate, and native of Montgomery - was a member of SWOT fo...

InterVarsity AUM Presents “Mental Health, Self Care and Faith”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS RELEASE Contact: Sierra Hall 334-549-7602 shall33@aum.edu MONTGOMERY, Ala. Nov. 9, 2022 - AUM’s InterVarsity is hosting Mental Health, Self Care and Faith, featuring guest speaker Skip McDonald, a registered nurse and Spiritual Director. McDonald will focus on discussions based on mental health and combining your self-care with your faith. The event will also feature a Q&A for students to express concerns and get answers. This event will also feature food, fun, games and giveaways. The event is available to AUM students and no sign-up is required. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will be held in Goodwyn 110 on Nov. 15, 2022. About InterVarsity on AUM’s Campus We believe that revival happens when students in every corner...