Kevin Barrett

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Worked on 381 assignments, created 0, named on 1 byline for KSU Sentinel.

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

OPINION: Keeping maiden names in marriage empowers women, preserves identity

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Nearly 30 percent of all married couples meet their significant others during their time attending college, according to Business Insider. While this brings many students hope and optimism for the possibility of married life after graduation, one other decision remains — whether to change one’s last name after saying “I do.” In a society progressively more empowering for women, the...

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

SATIRE: What your driving instructor did not tell you about surviving on the Atlanta highway

Photo credit: Graphic by Kevin Barrett

The road can be a scary place — but with the help of a driving instructor, whether it be a teacher or guardian, a student can quickly pick up many rules of the road. However, there are several rules that a driving instructor simply will not teach that are essential to one's highway survival. In Atlanta traffic, drivers rarely —...

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Soccer finishes strong, prepares for ASUN Quarterfinals

Photo credit: Kyle Hess/KSU Athletics

The Kennesaw State women's soccer team clinched a spot in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament last week, defeating the New Jersey Institute of Technology 1-0 on Sunday, Oct. 20, and North Alabama 1-0 on Friday, Oct. 25. On Sunday, the Owls faced the Highlanders in the first of two home matches to finish out the regular season. The Owls attempted...

By (Kevin as photographer) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Nursing professor receives grant, aims to help post-partum education

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Kennesaw State Assistant Professor of Nursing Dr. Yenupini Joyce Adams was recently one of three recipients nationwide to receive a grant from the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, as announced by the university on Friday, Oct. 18. Adams will receive a $6,000 grant to start her research in the coming months on the AWHONN "Post-birth Warning Signs...

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Outside the Nest: Millions of Californians without power after company purposely cuts electricity

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What Happened? The Pacific Gas and Electricity Company began cutting off the electricity to its customers in northern California Saturday, Oct. 26 due to fears of fires igniting from the historic windstorm that occurred this weekend, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The PG&E blackout began at around 5 p.m. Saturday and was mostly completed by Sunday morning, when more...

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Progressive student organizations protest conservative speaker at KSU

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Prior to conservative political commentator Michael J. Knowles' speaking event held on Monday, Oct. 21, Kennesaw State student organizations Kennesaw Pride Alliance and KSUnited held protests on the Campus Green opposing his presence. KPA president Revi Woody and KSUnited president Alexa Vaca hosted the protest three hours before Knowles was set to speak in Convocation Center room 2007, at 7...

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Open mic night showcases newfound poetry club

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Newly registered student organization Between the Lines Poetry Club held its first open mic event at the Legacy Gazebo on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Multiple hours of performances marked the very first event the club has hosted since becoming registered this past summer. One of those students who performed Tuesday evening was first-year psychology major Isatou Gaye.“The best way to heal...

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Safety concerns linger at Stadium Village after student's death

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Following the shooting death of Kennesaw State freshman engineering student Oluwafemi Oyerinde Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Stadium Village apartment complex, some Stadium Village residents have raised concerns over the complex's safety. Many students are trying to sublease their Stadium Village apartments due to concerns with safety in their housing, senior psychology major Briana Nixon said. Nixon said that one...

By (Kevin as photographer) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

KSU participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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Kennesaw State's Department of Public Safety and University Police participated in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 26, where students and the surrounding community could drop off unused prescription drugs. Alcohol and other drug prevention education coordinator for KSU's Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery Lindsay Montgomery said few drop boxes for drugs exist around the Kennesaw...

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

OPINION: Politicians should not block others on social media

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President Donald Trump has famously blocked people who disagree with him on Twitter. According to WIRED, the list of those blocked includes novelist Stephen King, the non-profit organization "Voter Vets," Jimmy Kimmel LIVE writer Bless Kalb and many more. Trump should not be allowed to block people on social media because it prevents the public from being informed and censors...