Rio White

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

By (Rio as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

Sornpao earns roster spot at World Cup, set to represent Thailand

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The Football Association of Thailand announced on Tuesday that Kennesaw State goalkeeper Tiffany Sornpao made the final 23-person roster that will be competing at the Women's World Cup in France this summer. Sornpao is coming off her sophomore season, where she statistically ranked among the best in the Atlantic Sun Conference while also having nine clean sheets and setting a...

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

Holland, Sumpter sign as undrafted NFL free agents

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Former Kennesaw State running back Darnell Holland and wide receiver Justin Sumpter signed contracts as free agents with two NFL teams after the 2019 NFL draft this past weekend."This is great exposure for our program to have two players sign with NFL teams and have a chance to earn a roster spot," KSU head football coach Brian Bohannon said. Just...

By (Rio as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

Second round success leads women's golf to ASUN title, team earns trip to NCAA regionals

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For the second consecutive season, the Kennesaw State women's golf team won the Atlantic Sun Conference title, beating the field by 13 strokes in Braselton, Georgia, from Sunday, April 21 to April 23. An efficient second round helped the Owls separate KSU from competitors as the team finished with a three-day total of 34-over 910. KSU went 2-under on Monday,...

By (Rio as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

Best of KSU: Waffle House, a home away from home

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"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..."The way that this excerpt describes the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty can also explain the way many of us feel when we see the bright yellow glow of a Waffle House. Whether in the early morning or in the dark depths of night, one institution can...

By (Rio as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

Abdur-Rahim introduced to KSU at Convocation Center press conference

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In front of family, friends and Kennesaw State administration and donors, newly hired men's basketball head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim made his introductory appearance at the university on Friday, April 19, in the Convocation Center. At the press conference, Abdur-Rahim laid out his vision for the present and future of the team. He was introduced by KSU Director of Athletics Milton...

By (Rio as desk editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Breaking racial barriers through will power: Remembering Frank Robinson

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With the MLB wrapping up its first month of the 2019 season, it is important to reflect on the recent passing of Frank Robinson, the first black manager in the league's history, a 14-time All-Star and a man of true character. After 63 years serving as a player, manager and various other roles in the MLB, Robinson passed away on...

By (Rio as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read

Men's tennis defeats Stetson before falling to FGCU in ASUN semifinals

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The Kennesaw State men's tennis team finished its season at the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament last week, reaching the semifinals of the event for the third time in the past four seasons. Beginning the tournament on Thursday, April 18, the Owls defeated host team Stetson 4-2 in the quarterfinals before falling to Florida Gulf Coast 4-0 in the semifinals on...

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

Squires scores five as LAX tops Hatters on Senior Day

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Kennesaw State's lacrosse team captured the fourth spot in the Atlantic Sun Tournament as a big offensive showing led to a 15-6 Senior Day win over Stetson on Saturday, April 20. Senior Haley Swift started out the scoring for the Owls early in the game, followed by goals from juniors Izzy Palermo and Abby Squires. The Owls scored six of...

By (Rio as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

Best of KSU: Football wins thriller at SunTrust Park

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Amidst its conference championship-winning season, the Kennesaw State football team played in a 60-52 five-overtime victory against Jacksonville State at SunTrust Park on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. After an exciting 2018-19 season for KSU Athletics, students voted this shootout as the best game in all sports this season. Both teams had prepared for the first football game ever played at...

By (Rio as desk editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 2 min read

Men's basketball team hires former UGA assistant for head coaching position

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Kennesaw State and Director of Athletics Milton Overton announced the hiring of Amir Abdur-Rahim as head coach of the men's basketball program on Thursday, April 18.“This is a job I’ve always had my eye on," Abdur-Rahim said. "It’s a growing university, an amazing campus ... and then with the recruiting base that we have in Metro-Atlanta and the surrounding areas,...