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By Emily Rubin (Rio as copy 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 Emmalee Allen (Rio as copy 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 Arielle Robinson (Rio as copy 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 Hannah Menkus (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
OPINION: Coffee provides maximum caffeine, health benefits for students
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 Samuel Sinclair (Rio as copy 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 Austin Morris (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Star linebacker leads defense for third season, focuses on team success
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 Bridget Walker (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read
Our production manager, engagement director says goodbye
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...
By Olivia Subero (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
During the week of Nov. 11, Kennesaw State's Adult and Commuter Student Affairs put together Commuter Student Appreciation Week on the Marietta campus to show their gratitude toward the community of students. CSAW was directed by ACSA Coordinator Jasmine Jackson, who said that KSU's Commuter Leadership Council helped fund the events."These events were successful because of the investment of the...
By Arielle Robinson (Rio as copy editor) + 3 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Record enrollment yields increased dorms, faculty proposals
Kennesaw State saw record enrollment for the Fall 2019 semester, and with this increase, the university is seeking more faculty and academic advisors and has proposed building new dorms for students. "[Students] recognize the immense value and opportunity to be had at Kennesaw State," KSU President Dr. Pamela Whitten said to the AJC. This Fall, 37,807 students enrolled at KSU...
By Arielle Robinson (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Cobb Public Service Commissioner talks energy development in Georgia
Photo credit: Photo Courtesy of Sam Nash
Cobb County Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore spoke about nuclear and coal plants in Georgia to Kennesaw State students Thursday, Nov. 14, on the Marietta campus. KSU's Association of Energy Engineers Student Chapter invited Pridemore to speak at its event, titled "Cobb County's Energy Generation Fleet and Economic Development." "Nuclear [plants] through multiple generations have been very controversial. I think...
