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By Kennedy Thornton (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Siena Gore continues to dominate through junior season
Photo credit: Kyle Hess
Junior midfielder Siena Gore has been a dynamic offensive player for the Kennesaw State women’s lacrosse team since her freshman season in 2018. Now a junior, she has continued to be a dominant force so far this season. Siena Gore attended Chattahoochee High School in her hometown of Alpharetta, where she excelled as a student-athlete. She was a four-year varsity...
By Ace Anderson (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Undergraduate student presents cervical cancer research at state Capitol
Photo credit: Photo Courtesy David Caselli
Kennesaw State senior molecular and cellular biology major Hope Didier has propelled her career and educational experience with her undergraduate research on cervical cancer cell death, presenting at the Posters at the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 25, according to KSU News. Didier presented her research titled "Induction of Cervical Cancer Cell Death via Reintroduction of Viral Protein E2."She...
By Arielle Robinson (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
President appoints new dean for mathematics college, WellStar college dean leaves
Photo credit: Photo Courtesy of Andrew Davis Tucker of UGA
Last week, Kennesaw State President Dr. Pamela Whitten and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Kathy Schwaig appointed a new dean of the College of Science and Mathematics, while the dean of the WellStar College of Health and Human Services will be leaving KSU. Dr. Kojo Mensa-Wilmot was announced as CSM dean Thursday, Feb. 27, and is set...
By Olivia Subero (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
OPINION: Students should consider impact of Girl Scout cookies on environment, health
Photo credit: Kayla Mcrae
Girl Scout cookies have been one of America's staple sweet treats for several decades. Every year, the organization sells about $700 million in cookies, according to CBS News. Unfortunately, these popular cookies have a negative impact on the environment and on human health. In order to become healthier and more eco-friendly, students should become aware of the ingredients present in...
By Alex Guevara (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
OPINION: Hybrid vehicles save money, minimize carbon footprint
Photo credit: Photo Courtesy Cynthia Griggs
Hybrid vehicles offer drivers price cuts on gas and have less of an environmental impact than both gas-powered and electric vehicles. Students at Kennesaw State should consider saving gas money and lowering their personal carbon footprint by purchasing a hybrid car as their next vehicle. One reason students should purchase a hybrid vehicle over a gas vehicle is the environmental...
By Dawson Truong (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Update: Man arrested in east parking deck for carrying handgun, knife former student
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The 23-year-old man Kennesaw State's Police Department arrested in East Parking Deck Thursday, Feb. 13, for carrying weapons was confirmed to have been a KSU student, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Communication Tammy Demel said. When asked whether or not the former KSU student, Grant Dier, is still attending KSU following this incident, Demel established that Dier is not currently...
By Rio White (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 5 min read
Dickey, Cates lead offense as Owls take 4 of 5 at home
Photo credit: Kyle Hess
The Kennesaw State softball team continued its best start as a Division I school, winning four of five games at the Interstate 75 Challenge from Friday, Feb. 28, to Sunday, March 1. Senior outfielder Brea Dickey and sophomore infielder Taylor Cates led the offense over the weekend, with the former accumulating nine hits and the latter coming up with six...
By Garrett Barton III (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Women's tennis falls to Davidson, earns first win over ASA Miami
Photo credit: Alisa Seripap
The Kennesaw State women's tennis team played twice last week, losing on the road 4-3 at Davidson College on Wednesday, Feb. 12, followed by a 4-3 win at home over ASA Miami on Saturday, Feb. 15, for its first win of the season. The Owls narrowly lost to the Wildcats on Wednesday, beginning the day on a high note by...
By Tatyana Langley (Rio as copy editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read
Special Collections Curator JoyEllen Williams and the Kennesaw State Bentley Rare Book Museum enlightened students and faculty on the history of ghostwriting behind popular teen thrillers novels "Hardy Boys" and "Nancy Drew" Wednesday, Feb. 26. Curator and Emeritus Robert Williams revealed to JoyEllen Williams that the names "Carolyn Kline" and "Franklin W. Dixon" — the authors printed on the books...
By Garrett Barton III (Rio as copy editor) + 4 others for KSU Sentinel - 4 min read
Women's lacrosse loses to Florida, defeats Presbyterian in home matchups
Photo credit: Vanessa Banks
The Kennesaw State women's lacrosse team played two home games last week, falling 21-6 to the University of Florida on Wednesday, Feb. 26, and defeating Presbyterian College 21-11 on Saturday, Feb. 29. KSU struggled early on Wednesday against the Gators, who entered the game with a national ranking of No. 8 overall, according to NCAA.com. To begin the game, the...
