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 - 4 min read

OPINION: Climate change more urgent than people assume

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While global warming has been disputed among scientists and politicians for years, the presence of a changing atmosphere can no longer be ignored — and time is running out. Climate change is an urgent problem and it is affecting the Earth in ways many students do not understand. The Earth has indeed shown trends of warming ever since scientists began...

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

KSU's Bailey Performance Center displays timelessness of classical music

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Kennesaw State's Bailey Performance Center hosted a musical performance from the Summit Piano Trio and Friends Tuesday, Sept. 10. This show featured an ensemble made exclusively of KSU professors. KSU Professor of Violin and String Department Coordinator Helen Kim played on violin along with Instructor of Violin Kenn Wagner. Coordinator of Piano Studies and Assistant Professor of Music Robert Henry...

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

OPINION: New “It” movie brings superior scares to fans

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Despite negative stigma aimed towards typical Hollywood re-makes, the latest production of "It" gives this vintage horror story a new spark and newer, younger fans. Superior technology and an emphasis on jump scares makes the latest remake of the movie "It" far better than the original 1998 ABC mini-series version. The production of Pennywise the clown is an essential area...

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

Volleyball splits weekend at home, Brown sets personal best

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Kennesaw State’s volleyball team played two close home matches over the weekend, falling to Samford 3-2 Friday, Sept. 13, before coming back to defeat South Alabama 3-2 Saturday. On Friday, the match was not a runaway for either team in five highly-contested sets. At the beginning of the set, senior Lexi Broadwater gave the Owls an added edge with a...

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

Professor Profile: Chesley McNeil, the tale of two professions

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To much of the world, meteorologist Chesley McNeil is known as the guy that reminds people to grab a coat before heading out the door on their daily commute. To Kennesaw State students, he is simply known as professor McNeil. Between hosting "Wake Up With Chesley" on Atlanta's NBC affiliate, teaching environmental science at KSU, having a family at home...

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

Students reveal emotional truths through painting

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How can one learn to cope with the everyday anxieties of life? Art could be a great start — at least according to Kennesaw State's Counseling and Psychological Services. KSU's CPS hosted the "Art 4 Healing" workshop Thursday, Sept. 12, run by a certified facilitator from the campus therapy center. Art 4 Healing was developed by Art & Creativity Inc.,...

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

KSU alumni named 2019 WNBA coach of the year

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Former Kennesaw State men's basketball star and current Chicago Sky head coach James Wade was named the 2019 WNBA Coach of the Year, as announced by the WNBA on Wednesday, Sept. 11.“What I’m doing, it doesn’t belong to me,” Wade said to the Chicago-Sun Times. “What I mean by that is everything can be taken away from you but what...

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

Professor Profile: Emily Berreth

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The master of every craft, hobby and passion was once a novice. Kennesaw State professor Emily Berreth discovered her love for Pilates and yoga during her time as a student at the University of Georgia. Now, Berreth teaches classes through the Department of Health Promotion and Physical education to spread joy and relaxation to students. Berreth currently teaches beginning Pilates...

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

Bookstore workers unveil life behind the counter

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Classes are back in session at Kennesaw State, as everyone rushes to buy their books before the semester gets going. Blending in with and caught between the thrushes of students scrambling to find and purchase class materials exists even more students — this time, on the other side of the counter. One such student is junior international affairs major Keideesha...

By (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

College of the Arts announces 2019-20 season

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Kennesaw State's College of the Arts announced Aug. 29 its 2019-20 season complete with displays of talent and cultural immersion through a series of artistic performances. This year’s theme, "Be Transformed," celebrates student growth through education in the liberal arts and features more than 100 events in art, design, dance, music and theatre and performance studies. According to their website,...