Kevin Barrett

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

KSU launches online resource for students in financial need

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Last month, Kennesaw State launched a new "Financial Hardship" website to help students dealing with issues of homelessness, financial strain and mental health struggles, among others. The new website, financialhardship.kennesaw.edu, is available to any KSU undergraduate or graduate student to provide support for students in need emergency assistance, according to KSU News. The goal of the project is to concentrate...

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

Lahey, Osorio lead the way at Liberty invitational

Photo credit: Kyle Hess/KSU Athletics

The Kennesaw State men's tennis team finished up its first event of the season at the Liberty University Invitational from Friday, Sept.13, to Sunday, Sept. 15. Seniors Drew Lahey and Sebastian Osorio highlighted the weekend with a doubles victory against Eastern Carolina University on the final day."We were very proud of the way the guys finished the tournament on the...

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

OPINION: Original 1998 “It” fans remain rightfully loyal

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While the remake of "It" may have better jump scares and CGI, that does not take away the from the superiority of the original 1998 movie, abridged from the ABC mini-series. One reason why the old version remains superior has to do with Pennywise, or "It" — the terrifying main character of the movie. Contrary to the remake, portraying Pennywise...

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

OPINION: Climate change more urgent than people assume

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While global warming has been disputed among scientists and politicians for years, the presence of a changing atmosphere can no longer be ignored — and time is running out. Climate change is an urgent problem and it is affecting the Earth in ways many students do not understand. The Earth has indeed shown trends of warming ever since scientists began...

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

KSU's Bailey Performance Center displays timelessness of classical music

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Kennesaw State's Bailey Performance Center hosted a musical performance from the Summit Piano Trio and Friends Tuesday, Sept. 10. This show featured an ensemble made exclusively of KSU professors. KSU Professor of Violin and String Department Coordinator Helen Kim played on violin along with Instructor of Violin Kenn Wagner. Coordinator of Piano Studies and Assistant Professor of Music Robert Henry...

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

OPINION: New “It” movie brings superior scares to fans

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Despite negative stigma aimed towards typical Hollywood re-makes, the latest production of "It" gives this vintage horror story a new spark and newer, younger fans. Superior technology and an emphasis on jump scares makes the latest remake of the movie "It" far better than the original 1998 ABC mini-series version. The production of Pennywise the clown is an essential area...

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Volleyball splits weekend at home, Brown sets personal best

Photo credit: Houida Aldihri

Kennesaw State’s volleyball team played two close home matches over the weekend, falling to Samford 3-2 Friday, Sept. 13, before coming back to defeat South Alabama 3-2 Saturday. On Friday, the match was not a runaway for either team in five highly-contested sets. At the beginning of the set, senior Lexi Broadwater gave the Owls an added edge with a...

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

Professor Profile: Chesley McNeil, the tale of two professions

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To much of the world, meteorologist Chesley McNeil is known as the guy that reminds people to grab a coat before heading out the door on their daily commute. To Kennesaw State students, he is simply known as professor McNeil. Between hosting "Wake Up With Chesley" on Atlanta's NBC affiliate, teaching environmental science at KSU, having a family at home...

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

Students reveal emotional truths through painting

Photo credit: Rosemary Geller

How can one learn to cope with the everyday anxieties of life? Art could be a great start — at least according to Kennesaw State's Counseling and Psychological Services. KSU's CPS hosted the "Art 4 Healing" workshop Thursday, Sept. 12, run by a certified facilitator from the campus therapy center. Art 4 Healing was developed by Art & Creativity Inc.,...

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

KSU alumni named 2019 WNBA coach of the year

Photo credit: Photo Courtesy of Lorie Shaull

Former Kennesaw State men's basketball star and current Chicago Sky head coach James Wade was named the 2019 WNBA Coach of the Year, as announced by the WNBA on Wednesday, Sept. 11.“What I’m doing, it doesn’t belong to me,” Wade said to the Chicago-Sun Times. “What I mean by that is everything can be taken away from you but what...