Kevin Barrett

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

By (Kevin as photo editor) + 3 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

Meet the Sentinel's new engagement director

Hi there. My name is Jessica Clark and I am excited to be the new Engagement Director for the Sentinel. I am currently a junior at Kennesaw State, majoring in public relations and minoring in psychology. I have always enjoyed school and learning, and I cannot wait to use my creative skills and abilities to help promote and improve our...

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

Football shifts focus to recruiting after FCS playoff run

Photo credit: Kyle Hess/KSU Athletics

The Kennesaw State football team ended the 2019 football season with its third consecutive playoff appearance, defeating Wofford in the first round and falling to Weber State in the second round. After the postseason run, the team carried its momentum to the recruiting trail, landing two three-star recruits. For the first round of the playoffs, KSU traveled to Spartanburg, South...

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

Kennesaw State's 2019 winter break shorter than previous years

Photo credit: Kevin Barrett

Following the last day of classes for the Fall 2019 semester, the Kennesaw State winter break was shorter than in previous years — due to the timing of the Fall 2019 semester. The difference in the length of winter breaks between this year and last year was a result of when the Fall 2019 and Fall 2018 semesters started, said...

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

Chemistry professor awarded Petroleum Research Fund grant

Photo credit: Janae Bridgeforth

Kennesaw State Assistant Professor of inorganic chemistry Altug Poyraz was awarded an American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund grant this past fall to conduct research on petroleum coke.“What makes Petroleum Research Fund funding unique is that they give researchers an opportunity to pursue new research directions,” Poyraz said. “I have considerable experience making inorganic nanoporous materials but not in carbon-based...

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

Student Government president steps down over break

Photo credit: Photos Courtesy of Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State Student Government Association President Samuel Brand stepped down from his position before the Spring 2020 semester began, SGA communications director Jessica Watkins confirmed Thursday, Jan. 9. In an email between a Sentinel reporter, Brand said that his reasons for leaving SGA were "quite personal," and he was not willing to share his reasons with the public. SGA Vice...

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

BREAKING: KSU women's basketball starter charged, arrested for murder

Photo credit: Houida Aldihri

The starting point guard for Kennesaw State's women's basketball team was arrested Thursday, Nov. 21, for murdering an Atlanta man over the summer. Kamiyah Street was arrested and charged with the murder of 21-year-old Nashiem Hubbard-Etienne Thursday. Street was also charged with three counts of felony murder, criminal attempt to commit armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault with a...

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

OPINION: Coffee provides maximum caffeine, health benefits for students

Photo credit: Haley Johnson

Students are often seen with a cup of coffee in hand on campus. Coffee has more caffeine than tea and often has more flavoring options as well. Tea — in addition to other caffeinated drinks — will always be inferior to coffee. A student's love for coffee most commonly stems from the amount of caffeine in just a single cup...

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

Bokeh Focus photography exhibit captures Atlanta through the years

Photo credit: Photo Courtesy of Ashley Ausburn

Kennesaw State's affiliate, the Center for Sustainable Journalism, hosted the Bokeh Focus photography exhibit and fundraiser at Atlanta Art Solutions Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16. KSU senior journalism and emerging media major Ashley Ausburn was the photo editor and curator for the event themed “Atlanta: Then and Now."Several up-and-coming photographers took inspiration from many popular photos taken of...

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

Star linebacker leads defense for third season, focuses on team success

Photo credit: Kevin Barrett

Since joining the Kennesaw State football program in 2016, redshirt junior linebacker Bryson Armstrong has anchored the KSU defense. A native of Marietta, Armstrong was a key player for Kell High School. In addition to winning three All-State selections as a linebacker, he made an impact on offense with 1,408 receiving yards and eight touchdowns over his career."I’ve always been...

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

Our production manager, engagement director says goodbye

Photo credit: Kevin Barrett

It is only fitting that my last production day ever with the Sentinel takes place right before we leave for Thanksgiving. Without any doubt, the Sentinel has been the best part of my entire college career and I am incredibly grateful for it. I transferred to KSU after my sophomore year of college and quickly considered dropping out and finishing...