Kennesaw State student organization Alliance of Graduate Inorganic Chemists received a grant, Aug. 4, 2019, from the Georgia Section of the American Chemical Society that has bolstered their outreach efforts to educate the community on chemistry. AGIC president Alvaro Calderon said three grants are given to applicants every year who prove they can educate the public on science, as well...

The recent Super Bowl boasted over 148 million viewers, making it one of the most viewed broadcasts in American history, according to CBS Sports. During the commercial breaks, political advertisements from the campaigns of President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg aired. Both ads sparked controversy, and rightfully so — politics do not belong in football. Usually, the Super...

The University System of Georgia enacted a ban on travel to China for all USG faculty, staff and students Monday, Feb. 3, in response to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. All 26 public universities in Georgia are affected by this travel ban for as long as the World Health Organization labels the coronavirus outbreak a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern,"...

Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Sylvia Carey-Butler affirmed Friday, Feb. 7, that the decision-making process for future Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Luncheons will remain the same despite student backlash. This news follows backlash and a protest from student campus groups resulting from KSU bringing Lockheed Martin Marietta Vice President Roderick McLean to give a speech at last month's second...

Kennesaw State's chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America is currently working on a bill to ban the sale and distribution of single-use plastics on both KSU campuses. The bill would ban the sale and distribution of plastics such as straws, bottles and bags designed to be thrown away after its initial use. "KSU banning the sale of single-use...

The Kennesaw State Department of Athletics announced yesterday that former quarterback Chandler Burks joined the football team's staff as an Assistant Coach for the upcoming 2020 season. Burks will be replacing longtime quarterbacks coach Cody Worley, who had been on staff since the program's inaugural season in 2015. After Burks finished his final season as a player for KSU in...

In this world of intense population growth and emerging economies, sustainability efforts often take the backseat when compared to the ease of fuel sources that may not be so green. Universities across the U. S. are working to challenge the easy way and transition towards becoming more sustainable and eco-friendly. By installing composts on both campuses, Kennesaw State could be...

A poor offensive performance doomed the Kennesaw State women's basketball team last week, as it fell 57-33 to North Florida on Saturday, Feb. 1. Just days after enjoying a dramatic late victory at home, the Owls could not continue the momentum on the road against the Ospreys. Junior Alexis Poole led the way with 13 points and sophomore Amani Johnson...

The Georgia budget amendment for the 2019-20 fiscal year increased teacher salaries in public schools, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This means that KSU education majors planning to teach in Georgia could earn more money than in years past. While this change is a step in the right direction, the plan to implement it is far from perfect. The increase in...

The Kennesaw State softball team is entering its final week of the offseason ahead of opening day on Friday, Feb. 7. As the season gets underway, several returning players are prepared to serve important roles on the team. Head coach Tripp MacKay is starting his second season with the Owls, coming off a 2019 season that finished with an overall...