I transferred to KSU from Hamden-Sydney College in Virginia. There, I worked as a staff writer and sports editor of our student publication. Sandy Springs, GA
Worked on 49 assignments, created 37, named on 24 bylines for KSU Sentinel.
By Garrett Pitts (Garrett as desk editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Bryant, Owls dominate Presbyterian College 55-10
Photo credit: Kyle Hess/KSU Athletics
A career-best day for junior quarterback Tommy Bryant helped the Kennesaw State football team find victory at Presbyterian College 55-10 on Saturday, Oct. 19. Bryant scored a career-high five touchdowns in the rainy contest, while the KSU defense accounted for four turnovers. The result was a lopsided victory over the winless Blue Hose, moving the Owls to a 6-1 record...
By Garrett Barton III (Garrett as desk editor) + 3 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
My name is Garrett Barton III and I am a junior majoring in journalism and emerging media at Kennesaw State. Since the beginning of this semester, I have worked for the Sentinel as a staff writer, contributing weekly to the sports section. I was recently given the immense privilege of becoming the sports editor. I was born in Atlanta and...
By Garrett Barton III (Garrett as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Star soccer player leads team by example
Photo credit: Cory Hancock
Over the past three seasons, junior forward Erin Harris has quickly emerged as a leader for the Kennesaw State women’s soccer team. As of the team's last game on Oct. 20, she has involved herself in a total of 24 goals in her KSU career. The 2018 Atlantic Sun Second Team All-Conference selection has come a long way to reach...
By Garrett Barton III + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Schmit named ASUN golfer of the week, shows promise in season opener
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For the first tournament of the year, the Kennesaw State women's golf team traveled to Wolcott, Colorado, to compete in the Golfweek Challenge from Monday, Sept. 23, to Wednesday, Sept. 25. While all five KSU players performed well this weekend, one had a particularly successful tournament. Freshman Meva Schmit of Bali, Indonesia, tied for eighth overall by shooting a total...
By Garrett Barton III + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Football team's new quarterback embraces starting role
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Kennesaw State quarterback Daniel David impressively began his first season as a starter for the Owls. As a three-star recruit out of Hoschton, Georgia, David spent his first year of college at Appalachian State University. In 2016, he transferred to KSU as a redshirt freshman. Now in his fourth year, David is facing new responsibilities as starting quarterback. “I’ve definitely...
By Garrett Barton III + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Football rights ship, dominates Alabama State
Photo credit: Kyle Hess/KSU Athletics
The Kennesaw State football team returned to the win column this past weekend, rushing for 481 yards to defeat Alabama State by a score of 42-7 on Saturday, Sept.14. The Owls took control of the game early and never gave up a lead. "I felt like we got off to a good start and did some good things early on...
By Garrett Barton III + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Chastang leads Owls as volleyball wins home opener over Georgia Tech
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The Kennesaw State volleyball team won its opening home match as five Owls recorded double-digit kills to beat Georgia Tech 3-1 at the Convocation Center on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Both teams fought back and forth to open the game as the Yellow Jackets edged the Owls 25-23 in the first set. Junior Quin Sutphin and freshman Emma Schurfranz led KSU...
By Garrett Barton III + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Alumnus excels in digital sports media
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Sportswriter Jason Kirk graduated from Kennesaw State with a degree in English in 2006, and for the past nine years, he has worked as the college football editor of SBNation.com, among the country’s top producers of digital sports media. Kirk does far more than his job title suggests. He writes a daily newsletter, regularly publishes articles and is a host...
By Garrett Barton III + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Upcoming football season to begin with high expectations
Photo credit: Cory Hancock
The time has come for the Kennesaw State football team to kick off its long-awaited 2019 season as the 10th-ranked team in the Football Championship Subdivision, hosting Point University this Saturday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m. This season may be the most highly anticipated of the program’s brief history, as the Owls are coming off their second consecutive Big South...