Abigail Marmurowicz

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

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Life coach teaches how to live 'A Life of Love'

Photo credit: Photo Courtesy of Justice Brakache

In a competition and consumption-based society, it can be easy to lose sight of what makes someone human. Kennesaw State student-author and integrative studies major Justice Brakache just recently published his first novel, a self-help book titled, “A Life of Love,” earlier this year. The purpose of the book is to help those who may be struggling to unlock the...

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

OPINION: New editions of textbooks are a rip-off

Photo credit: Houida Aldihri

College textbooks are often criticized for being expensive. Many textbooks get an updated version extremely often, even though a new cover and page count are usually the only significant changes. These frequent new editions cause many problems for both students and staff each year and are a severe waste of money and resources. With each new semester, professors often require...

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 3 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Motorsports team launches inaugural car show

Photo credit: Kevin Barrett

Cars and motorcycles from a variety of makes and models gathered on Kennesaw State's Marietta campus on Saturday, June 14, to benefit the university’s motorsports team. The KSU Motorsports team, which is a part of the Society of Automotive Engineers, hosted its inaugural Collective Dynamic Motorsports Show, displaying a variety of American muscle, imported and exotic automobiles. Entry was free...

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

OPINION: Getting a master's degree benefits career, furthers passions

Photo credit: Julia Cotton

For many students, going to college for a bachelor's degree is just something that they feel they have to do to get a job, and the thought of going back after graduation can feel daunting. However, returning to school for a master's degree greatly benefits future job prospects and allows students to further pursue their passions. Unlike a bachelor's program...

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

OPINION: Film industries should boycott Georgia over heartbeat bill

In retaliation to Georgia's heartbeat bill, some Hollywood celebrities are suggesting boycotting Georgia in order to get the bill revoked. Hollywood should move forward with this boycott in order to make a statement and get the point across. In early May, Georgia's governor Brian Kemp signed the heartbeat bill into effect. The law states that getting an abortion is illegal...

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

KSU seeking deputy editor for Georgia News Lab

Photo credit: Kevin Barrett

Kennesaw State opened a job listing on its website May 23 for a deputy editor who will oversee operations of the Georgia News Lab and the Center for Sustainable Journalism. According to the job listing, the deputy editor will “manage daily editorial operations,” as well as develop investigative reports and edit news stories and opinion columns. The deputy editor will...

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Men's basketball makes 3 summer signings, Cobb county player among group

Photo credit: Luke Van Zyl

Kennesaw State men's basketball head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim signed three new players in recent weeks to begin his tenure with the Owls. Just two months after being named head coach, Abdur-Rahim has been busy scouting local and national talent to help build up the basketball team's roster for both the present and future. In addition to the three signings for...

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Haugh wins first national title for KSU, Gray finishes strong

Photo credit: Photo Courtesy of Karen Arnold

Three members of Kennesaw State's track and field teams participated at the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas, starting on Wednesday, June 5. Redshirt senior Daniel Haugh highlighted the first day of action in Austin by winning the hammer throw competition with a distance of 74.63 meters. Haugh's victory was the first national championship in KSU's Division I...

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

Machine company uses KSU to find workers for new facility

Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Plethora Corporation announced May 30 a partnership with Kennesaw State and other universities to hire employees to work at its new Kennestone facility in June. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the San Fransisco based custom machining company has purchased a 57,000 square foot facility at the Kennestone Circle in Marietta and will invest more than $17 million into the new...

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

University to remodel main entrance for fall 2019

Photo credit: Kevin Barrett

Kennesaw State announced that the Kennesaw campus' main entrance will be given a $1.8 million update at an undetermined date to create a well-defined and inviting entry for students, faculty and staff. According to KSU's Faculty Services, in order to improve access to the campus grounds and accentuate its visibility, a new entrance at the intersection of Chastain Road and...