The men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the Greater Louisville Classic on Saturday, Oct. 6. The men's team finished fourth while the women's team finished 24th against Division I schools. Although the Owls have not competed in the Louisville Classic in five years, the fourth-place finish is the second-best team placement this season for the men’s team."I am...

No one thinks twice about dropping a penny anymore — one cent is not even worth bending over to pick up. Though the penny once made sense as a form of currency, the cost of their production and the decline in the use of cash makes continuing their use expensive and unnecessary. The biggest argument against continuing the production and...

The United States penny has been around for more than 220 years, according to CNN — it is a necessary contributor to the American economy and too iconic to throw away. The United States indeed loses money each time it produces a penny, however, the loss is even greater every time the U. S. produces a nickel. According to CoinNews,...

There is a modern form of sexism robbing American women of thousands of dollars every year as all women have fallen victim to the pink tax. Basic goods and services marketed for and purchased by women are outrageously priced and taxed as a luxury, especially in comparison to the prices that men pay. This unequal taxation must be disposed of....

The purpose of the higher education system is to prepare students to be well-rounded as they enter the workforce. Without a cap on the number of credit hours students are allowed to take, universities are more likely to fail their students in preparing them for the real world, and the contribution to society as a whole. The widespread university policy...

It has become nearly impossible to not notice a skateboarder on any given day around Kennesaw State, and these talented students share a creative world with each other. While the term "skateboarder" easily identifies any person in this diverse group, it may not be a surprise that KSU students are riding on many different wheels. Longboards, penny boards, cruisers and...

The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents recently approved a new master's program in prosthetics and orthotics for Kennesaw State, beginning Fall 2020. KSU's new program will take place within the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management, located in the WellStar College of Health and Human Services. The prosthetics and orthotics degree is meant to combine healthcare and...

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...

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...

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...