Rio White

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Worked on 419 assignments, created 35, named on 34 bylines for KSU Sentinel.

By (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Minors benefit students academically, professionally

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Pursuing a minor at Kennesaw State is more than just another line to fill on one's resume — it enhances their skills and education. Students should consider working toward obtaining a minor to supplement their time at KSU. A minor offers a less rigorous path to completion while focusing on an area of interest and specialization, according to Seattle PI....

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KSU selling vacant land in Marietta

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Kennesaw State is selling 3.26 acres of land across from the Marietta campus this month for $1.3 million."The property was originally purchased by the former Southern Polytechnic State University in 2013 prior to the consolidation of SPSU and KSU [in 2015]," Assistant Vice President of Strategic Communication Tammy Demel said. The land was sold to Block C, LLC in Atlanta...

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KSU's online course enrollment continues to grow

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Over the winter break, Kennesaw State was ranked within the top 100 colleges and universities in the U. S. for online enrollment, according to Patch.com. For the Fall 2019 semester, online enrollment increased from previous years, with nearly 5,000 full-time students enrolled online, according to Patch."Growth in online courses at KSU means that students will have greater flexibility in where...

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OPINION: KSU should not remove the Culinary Sustainability, Hospitality program

One of the many great features of Kennesaw State is the variety of degrees and programs it offers that cater to students of many prospective careers. In order to maintain its dedication to students from all fields of study, KSU should return the Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality program to its catalog of available degrees. Unfortunately, students whose aspirations fall under...

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KSU receives historic $10 million donation

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During the week of Monday, Jan. 6, Kennesaw State received a $10 million donation from Michigan philanthropists John and Rosemary Brown — the largest donation KSU has received from a single contributor, according to KSU News. The Browns' donation will go to KSU's Honors College. Specifically, the donation will be used as an endowment matching fund, Dean of the Honors...

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Georgia Tech defeats KSU ice hockey in 2020 home opener

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The Kennesaw State men's club ice hockey team faced Georgia Tech for its first game of 2020, falling behind early and losing to the Yellow Jackets 5-1 on Friday, Jan. 10. KSU struggled on defense early in the game, conceding its first goal halfway through the first period while the second goal was conceded with just seconds remaining. Offensive chances...

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Meet the new opinion editor

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Hello everyone. My name is Ayla McGinnis I am a sophomore political science major and history minor. I have been writing for the opinion section of the Sentinel since the Fall 2019, but I have been writing otherwise as long as I can remember. The goal this semester for the opinion section is to give students the chance to write...

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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...

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Football shifts focus to recruiting after FCS playoff run

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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...

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Kennesaw State's 2019 winter break shorter than previous years

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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...