Speculation of future construction over the "Owls Nest" will deprive student-athletes of a safe, outdoor recreation space. Kennesaw State should consider providing an alternative, local area for students to use after construction. According to prior reporting from the Sentinel, the Nest’s facilities are planning to be knocked down to make room for new baseball and softball fields. While new fields...
By Robert Hill (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
KSU student ensures gig workers are paid with new company
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Kennesaw State electrical engineering major Caleb Gilbert has developed a company that ensures independent contractors — primarily those working in the gig economy — receive payment for their work.“A gig pretty much comes down to freelancers, independent contractors and can range anywhere from writers, graphic designers, software designers or bands," Gilbert said. Gilbert formulated the idea for his company, named...
By Theodros Teshome (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 3 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read
I am a marketing major with a minor in accounting, and I have contributed to the Sentinel since Fall 2017 as a writer in the sports section. I was truly delighted when I found out that I got the position of sports editor. Sports have always been an outlet for me so I could not have asked for a better...
By Nigel Wright (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
KSU alumna creates her own bakery and hand-made skateboard shop
An alumna of Kennesaw State took the leap of following her dreams and created a business that the masses have grown to love — including a few celebrities. Elise Akin graduated in May 2017 with a degree in business management from KSU. She is now putting her degree to use, managing "Bake and Skate," a bakery and longboard shop she...
By Bryanna Walker (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
LGBT inclusive history important in primary schools
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History is an important part of school curricula because it teaches future generations about the mistakes of the past to help students build a worthwhile future. Similarly, educating children about LGBT history allows them to build a future without hatred and cruelty towards those who are different than themselves. In order for a more accepting world to emerge, schools should...
By Sabrina Kerns (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Engineering society recognizes professor for dedication to manufacturing career development
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The Society of Manufacturing Engineers recently named Kennesaw State Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Simin Nasseri as a distinguished faculty advisor. SME is a non-profit organization that includes "professionals, educators and students committed to promoting and supporting the manufacturing industry," according to the association's website. Nasseri serves as the advisor for the SME chapter at KSU and was recognized by...
By Autumn Edmonston (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Meet the new editoral members
Autumn Edmonston I am a junior majoring in secondary English education, and I am so thrilled to be the new editor of the opinion section for the Sentinel. It is so exciting to be in a position where I can help to harness the outspoken, creative voices of writers and bring light to issues on and off-campus. I started writing...
By Sabrina Kerns (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
More than 1,400 earn degrees over the summer
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Kennesaw State celebrated over 1,400 graduates at three commencement ceremonies last month. KSU awarded 1,457 degrees from 10 of the university's academic colleges during commencement ceremonies on July 25. According to the university's website, undergraduate students walked across the stage on KSU's campus during the first commencement ceremonies held at 10 a.m. and at 3 p.m., and graduate students had...
By Theodros Teshome (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Pioneers aplenty as 2019 Athletics Hall of Fame Class is announced
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The Kennesaw State Athletics Department announced on Thursday, July 18, that four individuals had been selected to the 2019 class of the KSU Athletics Hall of Fame. Included in the class of 2019 are former Southern Polytechnic women's basketball player Sarah Ogoke, softball player Cambria McKay, men's basketball and men's golf coach Phil Zenoni and competitive cheer coach Felicia Mulkey....
By Abigail Marmurowicz (Abigail as editor-in-chief / approver) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
First doctoral program of its kind sees two additional graduates
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Two Kennesaw State graduate students received the highest degrees in the field of data science, after walking the stage at graduation this past summer. KSU doctoral students Jie Hao and Bogdan Gadidov were among the first to earn a Ph. D. in Analytics and Data Science at the university's July 25 commencement ceremony. Former KSU doctoral student Dr. Linh Le...
