Abigail Marmurowicz

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

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

Holland, Sumpter sign as undrafted NFL free agents

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Former Kennesaw State running back Darnell Holland and wide receiver Justin Sumpter signed contracts as free agents with two NFL teams after the 2019 NFL draft this past weekend."This is great exposure for our program to have two players sign with NFL teams and have a chance to earn a roster spot," KSU head football coach Brian Bohannon said. Just...

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

Second round success leads women's golf to ASUN title, team earns trip to NCAA regionals

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For the second consecutive season, the Kennesaw State women's golf team won the Atlantic Sun Conference title, beating the field by 13 strokes in Braselton, Georgia, from Sunday, April 21 to April 23. An efficient second round helped the Owls separate KSU from competitors as the team finished with a three-day total of 34-over 910. KSU went 2-under on Monday,...

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka stun the world as death toll increases

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What HappenedHundreds of people died and more were injured in a devastating series of bombings on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka, causing shock and an outpour of support throughout the world. According to the Washington Post, at least 290 people were confirmed dead and 450 others injured after suicide bombers detonated explosive devices in churches and hotels in Colombo, Negombo...

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

Best of KSU: Farmer's Market, Geek Week win best on-campus event

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Every year, KSU students vote on the best on-campus events. This year, the farmer's market won for the Kennesaw campus and Geek Week won for the Marietta campus. Several weeks of every semester, Kennesaw State hosts a farmer's market outside of the commons. Students and faculty alike are drawn in to see the fresh offerings of local vendors. Of course,...

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

Best of KSU: Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, Bowlero win best entertainment

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Kennesaw State students on the Kennesaw campus voted on Bowlero as their favorite entertainment spot in this year's Best of KSU poll, and students on the Marietta campus voted on Andretti Indoor Karting and Games as their favorite place to spend time off of campus. Bowlero offers a fun and relaxing environment for a late-night kickback for students and their...

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

Best of KSU: Waffle House, a home away from home

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"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..."The way that this excerpt describes the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty can also explain the way many of us feel when we see the bright yellow glow of a Waffle House. Whether in the early morning or in the dark depths of night, one institution can...

By (Abigail as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 6 min read

Goodbyes from the outgoing 2019-20 Sentinel staff

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Luke Gardner, Arts & Living EditorI started writing for the Sentinel in August 2016. The Opinion section was where I first began contributing, but I eventually found my way into also writing for the Arts and Living section. I applied for an editor position three times, and I almost did not show up to my third interview. I told myself...

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

Committee names 3 finalists in search for new chief diversity officer

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Kennesaw State's Chief Diversity Officer Search Committee Chair Nwakaego Nkumeh sent an email to students, faculty and staff April 19, announcing three finalists in the search for the university's next chief diversity officer. According to Nkumeh's email, the finalists are Assistant Dean and Senior Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions Curtis Bird from Clark Atlanta University, Associate Director of the Office...

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

USG votes on tuition rate increase for upcoming academic year

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The Georgia Board of Regents approved a 2.5 percent tuition rate increase for full-time, in-state undergraduate students for the 2019-20 academic year during its April 16 meeting. The increased rate will affect students attending any University System of Georgia institution, including Kennesaw State. In the next academic year, KSU undergraduates will see their tuition rise from $2,713 to $2,781 —...

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

Graduate Student Association loses travel funding due to policy changes

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Kennesaw State's Graduate Student Association made an announcement last month that it can no longer provide travel funding opportunities due to a new KSU policy beginning July 1. Vice President for Student Affairs K. C. White said that the new Student Activities and Budget Advisory Committee policy allows all registered student organizations to request annual budgets and supplemental funding. Since...