The number of unnecessary emails that students and alumni receive from Kennesaw State is overwhelming. Between Written by Whitten, the Daily Student News, individual department reminders, frequent newsletters and more, it is common to receive an exorbitant number of emails every day. An overabundance of emails feels like spam and discourages students from using their college email addresses. This leads...
By Lars Hansen (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Guest speaker paves way for corporations to pursue more sustainable paths
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Kennesaw State hosted the director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation on the Marietta campus Wednesday, Sept. 25, to inform students how companies can be more efficient when it comes to protecting the environment. John Lanier was asked to speak at the event in order to help celebrate the start of a new chapter of the Climate Reality Project, which...
By Thomas Cassidy (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read
Professor awarded NSF Grant for computational chemistry research
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The National Science Foundation awarded Kennesaw State Associate Professor of chemistry Dr. Martina Kaledin a grant to further her research regarding the computational modeling of hydrogen-bonded systems."[My] mission as a college professor is not only to advance new knowledge but to also train the next generation," Kaledin said. Kaledin's work involves the development of molecular dynamics computer simulation models, which...
By Abigail Marmurowicz (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 1 min read
Cobb County Police responded to a shooting Sunday morning at the Stadium Village apartment complexes near the Kennesaw campus. One victim has died and an additional two are injured, WSB-TV reported Sunday afternoon. Police confirmed two victims are in the hospital and the shooting may have been a result of an argument between neighbors, police told WSB-TV. The suspect, victims...
By Samuel Sinclair (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
The KSU LGBTQ Resource Center hosted the Queer and Transgender People of Color Community Group meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26, for students to meet individuals from their community. The QTPOC Community Group served as a place for students to express their successes and struggles in life both at KSU and outside of school. Some students struggle academically, while others must...
By Breanna Johnson (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
KSU partnership creates new dual enrollment program
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Cumberland Academy's "Creating Futures" program teamed up with Kennesaw State's Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth to create a new dual enrollment program. Cumberland Academy of Georgia caters to the needs of children with high functioning Autism, Asperger’s, attention disorders and other learning differences, according to Cumberland Academy's website. According to the KSU Academy of Exclusive Learning and Social...
By Alex Guevara (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
KSU ranks in top 80 schools for student voting engagement
The Washington Monthly Magazine placed Kennesaw State on a list of the 80 best colleges for student voting across the nation for KSU's participation with the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement and participation in the ALL IN Campus Challenge. KSU has been listed in Washington Monthly's rankings before and has previously received similar designations, as reported by the...
By Roselyn Eberhardt (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Football keeps winning streak alive in weather-shortened game
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The Kennesaw State football team continued its winning streak by defeating the Reinhardt Eagles 31-7 on Saturday, Sept. 28, with the game ending in the third quarter due to inclement weather.“We looked at the weather and everything involved for the best interest of the players," head coach Brian Bohannon said. "Coach Miller and I decided this was the right thing...
By Garrett Barton III (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Schmit named ASUN golfer of the week, shows promise in season opener
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For the first tournament of the year, the Kennesaw State women's golf team traveled to Wolcott, Colorado, to compete in the Golfweek Challenge from Monday, Sept. 23, to Wednesday, Sept. 25. While all five KSU players performed well this weekend, one had a particularly successful tournament. Freshman Meva Schmit of Bali, Indonesia, tied for eighth overall by shooting a total...
By Salinah On Yeugo (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Custodians share fresh perspective on KSU
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The custodians of Kennesaw State are an integral part of maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment for the students, faculty and staff of the university. They have a fast-paced job that is always changing, with new tasks and demands that arise every second. Despite this, the custodians of the school often exude a happy and friendly attitude to everyone...
