Kennesaw State President Dr. Pamela Whitten had her first meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8, after being appointed to serve on the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Committee on Academics earlier this fall. During Whitten's first meeting with the committee, she and other committee members reviewed issues relating to the enrollment of postgraduate student-athletes, basketball student-athlete degree completion and aided in...
By Alex Guevara (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Global Village hosts workshop for immigrant students entering workforce
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Kennesaw State’s Global Village hosted a workshop Wednesday, Oct. 30 to inform immigrant students nearing graduation about necessary documents they need to apply for jobs. The workshop was held in the James V. Carmichael Student Center with Kuck Baxter Immigration Partner and Attorney at Law Danielle Claffey. Claffey said immigrant students have the right to apply for jobs anywhere, but...
By Sara Sehhizadeh (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Moe's Southwest Grill to replace Burrito Bowl in Carmichael Student Center
Kennesaw State will open Moe’s Southwest Grill in the James V. Carmichael Student Center for the student body in Spring 2020, replacing the former Burrito Bowl. KSU Assistant Director of Marketing Melissa McMahon said that University Dining chose Moe's based on student feedback from recent surveys and from the Sentinel’s Best of KSU roundup for 2018-19, which stated that the...
By Breanna Johnson (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read
Athletics Department uses Bluetooth to track classroom attendance
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Kennesaw State's Department of Athletics recently mounted Bluetooth devices in the Convocation Center’s classrooms to track the attendance of student-athletes.“Studies show that class attendance is a leading indicator of student success,” KSU Director of Athletics Milton Overton said. “This year, along with over 50 other institutions, we are piloting software to provide a more efficient way for our academic staff...
By Breanna Johnson (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
OPINION: Requiring graduation costs, fees unfair to students
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Students give up an arm and a leg to graduate from Kennesaw State as colleges are notorious for requiring students to pay substantial fees to obtain their degree — including graduation costs. Due to the already high costs of attending KSU, all materials relating to graduation should be free. Students learning that they have to pay for graduation is the...
By Jessica Holm (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
OPINION: Changing last names in marriage creates unity, clarity
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Students preparing for a wedding are faced with many decisions — between flowers, venues, dresses and pictures, it can feel overwhelming. However, there is a larger decision after saying “I do” that leaves many in question if one should leave their maiden name in favor of their partner's. Choosing to adopt a partner's last name creates unity and strength in...
By Ayla Mcginnis (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
OPINION: Students should reduce red meat consumption
Red meat is more than just beef — this category of food also includes pork, veal and venison. Due to the cost, health effects and environmental impact, it is in most students’ best interest to limit their consumption of red meat. When consuming food, it is important to consider its impact on ones’ health. According to Harvard Health, there is...
By Autumn Edmonston (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
OPINION: Keeping maiden names in marriage empowers women, preserves identity
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Nearly 30 percent of all married couples meet their significant others during their time attending college, according to Business Insider. While this brings many students hope and optimism for the possibility of married life after graduation, one other decision remains — whether to change one’s last name after saying “I do.” In a society progressively more empowering for women, the...
By Bryanna Walker (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
SATIRE: What your driving instructor did not tell you about surviving on the Atlanta highway
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The road can be a scary place — but with the help of a driving instructor, whether it be a teacher or guardian, a student can quickly pick up many rules of the road. However, there are several rules that a driving instructor simply will not teach that are essential to one's highway survival. In Atlanta traffic, drivers rarely —...
By Roselyn Eberhardt (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Soccer finishes strong, prepares for ASUN Quarterfinals
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The Kennesaw State women's soccer team clinched a spot in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament last week, defeating the New Jersey Institute of Technology 1-0 on Sunday, Oct. 20, and North Alabama 1-0 on Friday, Oct. 25. On Sunday, the Owls faced the Highlanders in the first of two home matches to finish out the regular season. The Owls attempted...
