Abigail Marmurowicz

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Worked on 487 assignments, created 49, named on 11 bylines for KSU Sentinel.

By (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

University to receive predicted $28 million in stimulus money

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Like many higher education institutions that have lost funds as a result of COVID-19 closures, Kennesaw State will receive a portion of the $14 billion in grants from the United States Department of Education. KSU Assistant Vice President of Strategic Communication Tammy Demel said that $28 million will be granted to KSU. Demel continued to state that of the $28...

By (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

H2H: James should earn MVP award after dominating league at advanced age

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Before the pandemic suspended all sports seasons indefinitely, the NBA was in the middle of an eventful and competitive race for the Most Valuable Player Award. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James deserves to be the 2019-20 MVP after dominating the league at the age of 35. James was getting his groove back after suffering a groin injury last season...

By (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Outside the Nest: Top Brazilian justice minister resigns amid federal corruption

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What Happened? Brazil's Minister of Justice and Public Security Sérgio Moro resigned Friday, April 24, as a result of claims of a disagreement concerning the head of Brazil’s federal police. Moro announced his resignation in a 40-minute speech on Friday, April 24, according to The Guardian. Moro also used the speech as a way to publicly criticize Brazilian President Jair...

By (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

University waives tuition differentials, certain fees for summer courses

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved a Kennesaw State decision Tuesday, April 14, to waive tuition differentials and certain mandatory fees for summer courses due to the coronavirus. Students were first informed on Monday, April 20. Tuition differential fees are additional charges per credit hour for online courses that have historically been applied to students, Assistant Vice...

By (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

University, Cobb Chamber of Commerce team up for leadership webinars

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Kennesaw State Assistant Dean of Strategic Partnerships Dan Stolz partnered with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce to host a free webinar series on leadership throughout April and May. Stolz and the Cobb Chamber of Commerce decided to offer free webinars because leadership becomes increasingly important during times of crisis and uncertainty, Stolz said. The series is meant to assist those...

By (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

University taking avenues to save money, recover from COVID-19 closure

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Kennesaw State recently took measures to recover millions of dollars lost in revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic by tightening rules on spending among college deans and department chairs. " ... the full financial impact on the university from the Coronavirus is still unknown," KSU College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Dr. Shawn Long said. "However, it is important for...

By (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

OPINION: Students should be more mindful of gut health

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While health problems are pervasive, healthy eating habits can go a long way in helping students combat them. Kennesaw State students should try to put more effort into forming healthy eating habits — which go beyond what one eats, but also when and how much one eats. Learning how to eat properly is an easy first step. The best place...

By (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Editorial: G League not threatening to college basketball’s future

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After this year's top high school basketball prospect chose to join the NBA G League — a developmental league that feeds into the NBA — over an NCAA program, many fans began to fear for the future of college basketball, according to ESPN. However, a closer look into the objectives of the G League program should quell all fans' worries....

By (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 5 min read

Students petition university for pass/fail grading policy

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Kennesaw State students recently started a petition to urge the university to enact a pass/fail grading policy for the remainder of the spring semester on Change.org. The online petition, which has gained over 400 signatures over the past three weeks, requests that KSU change its grading policy to pass/fail during the COVID-19 pandemic."With all of the craziness going on, it...

By (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

OPINION: Hustle culture detrimental for student health, undermines self care

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The concept of hustle culture has become more and more popular as of late, promoting constant hard work with no time for leisure. Although this is seen as a positive aspect of today's culture, hustle culture in practice is unrealistic and has the potential to impact Kennesaw State students' health negatively. Hustle culture is defined as performative workaholism that emphasizes...