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KSU SOPHOMORE KILLED IN CAR CRASH

Lauren Leathers Staff Writer

Rep. Earl Ehrhart speaks from the well during a House session on March 3.

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SEXUAL ASSAULT BILL PASSES GA HOUSE,

would make universities report felonies to police Madeline McGee Staff Writer

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The Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill on March 1 that would limit the role universities can play in investigating allegations of felonies on campuses, including sexual assault. Under current law, students who are victims of a crime can report it to the university and seek punishment against the perpetrator like suspension or expulsion. Alternatively, they can choose to report the crime to campus police and press charges.

House Bill 51, which passed the House by a margin of 115-55, would change that. The bill would require universities to report crimes to law enforcement, which includes campus police departments. Universities could no longer investigate alleged felonies through disciplinary committees or hearings. Furthermore, the university would not be allowed to pursue disciplinary action against the accused student until they have had a legal hearing. The

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bill would affect all public universities and colleges in Georgia, as well as certain private institutions that are eligible for tuition equalizations grants. “No criminal investigation of [a felony] shall be undertaken by the postsecondary institution unless such investigation is done by a campus law enforcement agency,” the bill reads. Sexual Assault Bill continued on pg. 2

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A KSU student was killed after being ejected from a car in an early-morning crash Friday, according to Cobb County police. Four students were inside the 2003 Acura when the driver reportedly lost control around 4:30 a.m. on the I-75 northbound exit ramp to Chastain Road. Police said the vehicle rolled onto its roof and then collided with a tree. Sophomore and 19-year-old business major Colin Ruland

was ejected from the car and later pronounced dead at WellStar Kennestone Hospital, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Police said that Ethan Dowell, the driver, was treated for nonlife-threatening injuries, along with Cole Kovarchik and Jordan Wormsby, the other two passengers. Car Crash continued on pg. 4

FBI INVESTIGATES HACK AT KSU ELECTIONS CENTER Sierra Hubbard Editor-in-Chief, Alex Patton Managing Editor The Center for Election Systems at KSU is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Secretary of State’s office said the investigation is not related to their own Elections Division. The office also confirmed that this is not a breach of the voter database, which includes the personal

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information of Georgia’s 6.6 million registered voters. The AJC says that the situation is developing, and no other details have been released. The FBI office in Atlanta said the bureau can neither confirm nor deny the existence of any investigation. Election Investigation continued on pg. 4

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Sexual Assault Bill continued from pg. 1

Supporters of the bill, including co-author Rep. Earl Ehrhart, said the bill will provide greater protections to students who are falsely accused of rape and sexual assault. “You can’t punish someone in this country until you’ve proven them guilty of an act,” Ehrhart told the House Appropriations Committee before the vote. He also cited concerns

about post-secondary institutions’ capacity to handle such investigations without jeopardizing the evidence. “These types of felony assaults belong in the civil authorities,” Ehrhart said. “We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year training our civil authorities to have the sensitivity, the capacity and the knowledge to handle these types of assaults and these types of crimes.” Although universities would

not be able to conduct their own investigations or pursue disciplinary measures, the bill would still allow for interim measures to separate the victim from the alleged attacker, including moving dormitories and classes the two might share. Opponents of the bill, including Rep. Michele Henson, voiced concerns that the new legislation would favor the rights of the accused attacker over those of the victim.

“I understand removing one or the other [from shared student housing], but what you’re doing is removing any support base that the female might have,” Henson told the committee. She also voiced concerns that the victim may not be able to afford to prosecute the attacker in a court of law. The bill does not make any clear funding provision for victims seeking to prosecute alleged attackers.

According to Ehrhart, the money currently used to fund campus investigations would be reallocated into sexual assault awareness programs, campus law enforcement and counseling services. Representatives from KSU declined to comment on the pending legislation. The bill is now in the Senate and awaits a hearing.

NEW HEADQUARTERS OPENS FOR STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS Brenda Cisneros Staff Writer IgniteHQ, an entrepreneurial headquarters partnered with KSU, opened its Marietta location on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The new facility will provide office spaces, training opportunities, mentors and connections for both current and prospective entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

IgniteHQ spokeswoman Karen Jones said that KSU students will have the chance to build their ideas through the facility. “IgniteHQ provides an entrepreneurial path for bright KSU students looking to impact the community by building businesses around their research and ideas,” Jones said.

Students will be able to go beyond a classroom setting and transform their research and ideas into real companies. Though students will have a main role in the growth of IgniteHQ, its main purpose is to bring the business community together. Along with KSU, IgniteHQ is also partnered with

Members of IgniteHQ, local politicians and KSU officials cut the ribbon to the new headquarters, located in downtown Marietta.

the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce. “We are an incubator and accelerator working with established businesses and startups,” Jones said. “IgniteHQ is building a community. We are a platform for startups and businesses to grow and prosper.”

Any students interested in taking their business ideas to the next level are encouraged to join IgniteHQ. Information on how to join can be found online at www.ignitehq.co, or student can visit the new headquarters, located in downtown Marietta.

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DRUGS AND GUNS FOUND AFTER TRAFFIC STOP AT CHICK-FIL-A After a male student raised his middle finger in the air and attracted the attention of a nearby officer, he ended up in handcuffs for possession of amphetamines. According to reports that the officer thought the man was directing the obscene gesture toward him, the officer followed the car to a Chick-fil-A drive-thru. He again watched the man throw up a single-digit gesture, and the officer was “afraid that maybe there was a domestic dispute” and stopped to speak with the man. The man, a KSU residential student, explained that he was upset with the driver of a

different vehicle and insisted that he was not giving the officer the bird. The driver, a female student, pulled off into an empty parking space as the officer checked their names for any outstanding warrants. Once they were in the clear, the officer returned to explain to the man why road rage is dangerous. Then the officer spotted a gun in the front seat. He immediately told the two students to place their hands on the dashboard. Both were then taken out of the car, searched and told to sit on the curb. The female refused to give the officer permission to search the vehicle, but the

man admitted that he had another gun in his backpack. He gave the officer permission to search the bag. As soon as he opened the bag, the officer reportedly found a pill bottle full of amphetamines with no label or prescription, along with a grinder and what appeared to be marijuana residue. “I asked both of them if they were trying to get killed,” the officer wrote in his report. “Making those gestures at unknown people could easily get them shot in today’s environment.” The female was allowed to leave, but the man was arrested for possession of amphetamines.

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Car Crash continued from pg. 1 Police are still investigating the accident. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Cobb County Police at 770-499-3987. In a statement released Friday evening, a KSU spokesman said the university was “deeply

saddened” at the news. Students, faculty and staff who want to speak with a grief counselor are encouraged to contact the Counseling and Psychological Services Center. For more information, visit AJC.com.

Election Investigation continued from pg. 1 KSU officials emailed a statement regarding the investigation to The Sentinel. “Kennesaw State officials are working with federal law enforcement officials to determine whether and to what extent a data breach may have

‘YEAR OF RUSSIA’ TO CLOSE WITH TWO-DAY SYMPOSIUM

Keith Stillman Staff Writer Every year, KSU picks a country to study in-depth over the course of several events. This semester wraps up the “Year of Russia” with a two-day celebration on March 16 and 17. The symposium, titled “U.S.-Russia Relations in Global Context,” will feature several keynote speakers covering topics like Russian ideology, economy and foreign policy. The main focus will be Russian and U.S. relations, as well as Russia’s important place in the world. “We want students to understand and appreciate the global context that we live in,” said Dan Paracka, director of campus internationalization within the Division of Global Affairs.

“[Russia] is the largest country in the world, and so it’s important to think about the relationship that the United States has with Russia,” he said, “but also within this larger context of understanding, Russia’s important place in the world and in world affairs in general.” The event, which was cosponsored by Georgia Tech and the Atlanta Council on International Relations, is part of the Annual Country Study Program. Each year, one country is selected as the theme for campus-wide study opportunities, events, activities and classes, with a special focus on arts and culture. At least 10 people from Russia will be in attendance at the symposium, including a group

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of students from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations that will be speaking at the event. “If you want to be a responsible global citizen, and make informed decisions, that means voting for elected officials who do represent us in global forums and global affairs,” Paracka said. The symposium will last all day on Thursday, March 16, and run through the morning of Friday, March 17. This will include a lunch and dinner for those who registered online for the event. The deadline for registration is March 10, and the cost is $50 for students and $85 for faculty. Students who register will also be given a free ticket to the KSU theatre department’s production of Anton Chekov’s “Three Sisters,” the last event on the symposium’s Thursday itinerary. Any student not registered for the symposium can still attend non-meal events for free. The symposium is specially designed to fit class schedules. The first day of the symposium will be held at KSU Center, and the second will be at Wardlaw Center at Georgia Tech. For more information on the many “Year of Russia” events, visit the Division of Global Affairs’ website at dga. kennesaw.edu.

occurred involving records maintained by the Center for Election Systems,” the statement read. A spokeswoman for KSU said that the university cannot offer any other comment, since this is a criminal investigation. The Center for Election Systems at KSU was created in 2002 to support the state’s

effort to ensure the integrity of voting systems in Georgia. The center works with the Secretary of State’s office to provide training, conduct research, audit and test voting systems. The Sentinel will publish updates as we learn more about this story.

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PASSES GEORGIA HOUSE Alex Patton Managing Editor A campus carry bill passed the Georgia House of Representatives on Friday and now moves on to the Senate. Representatives approved House Bill 280 with a vote of 108-63. The bill would allow licensed gun owners to carry their weapon on public universities and colleges in the state. Guns would still be prohibited in dorms, at sporting events, in fraternity and sorority houses, and in some on-campus daycare centers. “[The bill] allows those Georgians who choose to do so to protect themselves should the need arise,” Rep. Mandi Ballinger, the bill’s sponsor, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. State Democrats have

fought continued attempts to approve bills allowing firearms on college and university campuses, saying that arming the student body is not the answer to crime. “We cannot solve this problem by arming our children,” Rep. Karla Drennor told the AJC. “We have to arm them with awareness and good sense.” Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed a similar bill last year after it passed both chambers of the legislature. KSU’s president at the time, Daniel Papp, also opposed campus carry legislation. The Sentinel will continue updates on the status of the campus carry bill when more information is available.

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TEST GRADES ARE NOT AN EFFECTIVE MEASUREMENT OF EDUCATION! C–

Alex Patton Managing Editor Test grades are neither an accurate representation of a student’s education nor are they the best way for every student to learn. With midterms coming up, stress levels are high throughout the student body. As college students, we have figured out by now the best way that we learn individually. Some students need to work with their hands and create something, like a project or a research study. Some enjoy working in a group or on a team, teaching and learning from their peers. Many classes, however, only offer tests as a representation of how well students have learned class material, without giving them the opportunity to use the knowledge in practical applications. The result is often failing grades being awarded

to students who are passionate about learning but absorb knowledge in different ways than their peers. Making matters worse, a large percentage of students who don’t test well suffer from high test anxiety, a diagnosable condition which the American Test Anxieties Association says affects about 16-20 percent of students and moderately affects an additional 18 percent. Symptoms of test anxiety — including sweaty palms, increased heart rate and difficulty focusing — can be very distracting for students in the middle of a test and may be a sign of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that 11 percent of adolescents suffer from ADHD, which can continue to affect students well into their college career.

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“Assignments give you a wider range to work and expand yourself as a student.” Elton Cummings III, junior in public health and science.

Problems with attention and anxiety can make a student's life even more difficult when they are expected to regurgitate information from just one of several classes, each of which is expecting the same thing from them. Midterms, finals and quarterly tests tend to fall around the same time for all classes every semester, so students often have to deal with one highly stressful week of test-taking and preparation. Weeks without tests are spent tirelessly studying, reading chapters and re-reading chapters again to reduce the risk of falling behind for the next test. Even after cramming for a test, it’s likely that all the information will be lost after taking the test anyway. One person can only keep so much information in their head at

the same time before they need to focus on other things. Are students really learning anything from classes that place so much emphasis on tests and grades? Are they really learning the material, or are they just learning how to take tests? In a world of growing technology, including the rapid use of powerful search engines and internet tools, students shouldn't need to memorize facts anymore. Regardless, it’s hard to say how useful test grades are as a measurement of education. Studies of student activity at American universities show that higher percentages of students every year are more likely to cheat on tests anyway. Instead of learning lists of names, dates, theories and other facts related to course material, students should be offered more opportunities for

practical application of that knowledge. They should be encouraged to study aspects of a field which interest them and allowed to report on or create something out of that information which they can be proud of. Test grades are an antiquated method to determine the value of a student’s education, but those with test anxiety and different educational strengths are forced to endure the current system until a better one can be implemented Kennesaw State University offers advice for dealing with test anxiety, as well as programs in which students can enroll to assist with diagnosed anxiety and psychological disorders.

What do you think helps students learn more: tests or assignments?

“I think they both serve their own practical purposes.” Will Haddock, junior in finance

“Tests just make you memorize, whereas assignments make you think critically.”

“I learn better by ‘doing’ than by simply learning how to answer questions on a test.”

Alexis Young, sophomore in early childhood education

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THE RENT IS STILL TOO Javid Ona Contributor Are you sick and tired of crazy-expensive rent? There’s a reason for that, besides the high demand for housing and cost of inputs such as utilities, housing staff, and building materials. Many students, like myself, do not commute to school and instead find accommodation in the Cobb County area. We are stuck choosing between student apartments and dorms. Even for a four-bedroom unit, monthly rent can sometimes be over $700 per room. There are some cheaper alternatives, but county regulations will not permit this. For example, four students can rent a house in a neighborhood and pay considerably less than they would in a student apartment. My friends and I looked into this and found that the four of us could each pay $400 per month for a house instead of over $600 per month for a school-affiliated apartment. According to Section

134-1 of the Cobb County ordinances, however, a single family dwelling unit like a house “consists of one or more rooms used for… two or fewer unrelated adults.” This means that no more than two people who aren’t related can live in a house together, so three or more students cannot be roommates legally. Nearly all homes fall under this ordinance, which takes the cheaper option off the market. It is simple economics. We have to choose between dorms, apartments and houses. The first two choices are very expensive, which leaves students with the option of renting a home — a substantially cheaper alternative, especially when split between three or more people. Because the county government has outlawed more than two unrelated people living in a house, students are basically forced to purchase the more expensive options. Since this ordinance exists,

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Kennesaw State University dorms and student apartments can continue to raise their rates, knowing that students cannot legally rent cheaper housing. You may be thinking of all the friends you know who are already living in a house with several people or other students. While some people ignore the ordinance and rent houses anyway, they run the risk of being evicted. Three years ago, 11Alive News reported that five KSU students were evicted from their “$200 a month rent” home because of this ordinance. If heavily enforced, many students would be without homes or forced to move to a more expensive apartment or dorm. If the government decided to outlaw Wal-Mart and other competitors, Target’s prices would skyrocket. The same thing occurred with the case of the Epi-Pen when the company Mylan increased the price of a twopack from $100 in 2009 to

more than $600 in 2016. The Food and Drug Administration refused to approve other competitors to put their product on the market, giving Mylan a monopoly — which resulted in the extreme price hike. Competition lowers prices, whether it concerns grocery stores, medicines or housing. Students and non-students alike should be allowed to engage in voluntary transactions when it comes to housing. The number of unrelated persons renting a house should be decided between the landlord and the tenant — not the government. Cobb County needs to understand that a freer market would provide better and cheaper options for students. This ordinance is unfair to the thousands of students who are currently being forced to pay such high prices for housing while also paying for school.

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CLUB Lauren Leathers Staff Writer Women of any race or sexuality are welcome to call You, Every Shade their new home. President Kiarie DeGroat founded the organization this year. You, Every Shade is a multicultural women’s group that focuses on the empowerment of females with the goal of being all-inclusive. “We openly welcome members of the LGBTQ community,” DeGroat said. “Any person that identifies as a woman is welcome to become a member of our organization.” DeGroat said that she started You, Every Shade because

Chandler Smith Staff Writer The Center for Health Promotion and Wellness is hosting cooking demos and encouraging students to develop healthier eating habits. The demonstrations teach students how to cook nutritious meals that are easy to make with limited resources. Organized by campus dietitians Bethany Wheeler and Barbara Oldham, the Center for Health Promotion and Wellness has hosted these demos since fall 2015. The kitchen facility in the Kennesaw campus rec center was a perfect place to begin offering these classes, which have been the center’s most successful student programs.

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she felt that most student organizations for women were either inclusive in terms of race or LGBTIQ identification, not both. “I wanted to bring something that I always sought after in my college career to other women in hopes that they are looking for the same things,” she said. DeGroat said the overall goals of the club include: to empower women within the organization and outside of it. to recognize women that are doing amazing things around campus, in the community and within the organization itself.

to encourage confidence in women. to be positive role models and influences for young women in the community. to develop professional leadership skills. “A lot of girls that become members find that selfconfidence is the biggest thing they want to work on,” DeGroat said. Semester goals for the organization include raising awareness of the group and increasing exposure on campus. “We want to let people know there is a strong, multicultural women presence on campus,”

DeGroat said. “Safe Sex: Pillow Talk!” is the organization’s first event. It will run from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on March 7 in room 1220 in the recreation center on the Kennesaw campus. This will be Q&A format with interactive activities to promote safe sex and highlight resources at KSU. “This event isn’t just for women. We want anyone and everyone to come,” DeGroat said. The club’s next meeting, “Interpersonal Violence: Let’s Talk About It!” will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in room 3007 in the Social Sciences building.

Shameka Wilson from the Women’s Resource Center will discuss interpersonal violence at this meeting. You, Every Shade typically holds a meeting twice a month, and members discuss current events and brainstorm activities for empowering women. As of now, the club has about 20 members. Prospective members are encouraged to visit the organization’s Twitter page @YouEveryShade, go to its page on OwlLife or email the organization directly at YouEveryShade@gmail.com.

COOKING DEMOS INSTILL CULINARY CONFIDENCE “Our demos are designed to be very practical recipes for students. We focus on food safety and we also incorporate food science,” Wheeler said. “We want it to be something that students are going to be very likely to do back at home or in their dorms.” Each demo has only 12 spots open for students. Though the instructors oversee the process, they want the participants themselves to do all of the cooking to gain confidence in the kitchen. The Center for Health Promotion and Wellness also hosts “Love Your Body Week” as an extension of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Though in the past these events

have been more centered on eating disorders, the center has shifted the focus to be applicable to more students. “We expanded [‘Love Your Body Week’] to really encompass self-care and celebrate body diversity as well as promoting positive body image and being a resource for anyone who struggles with eating disorders,” Wheeler explained. As part of “Love Your Body Week,” the center hosted a dessert cooking demo that taught students to prepare key lime pie with a whipped cream topping from scratch. Wheeler recommends keeping ingredient lists small when following recipes, which

is usually cheaper and less timeconsuming. Finding out what foods are in season and buying things on sale can also help shoppers save money. Cooking in bulk can be beneficial for students, if they have somewhere to store the extra food. Wheeler said the most common mistakes she sees students make in the kitchen include handling raw meat improperly, not using knives safely, and being inflexible when it comes to recipes. “Sometimes people get anxious if they veer off the recipe, but you can. You have that flexibility,” Wheeler said. “I also like to teach them how you don’t have to use measuring

cups and spoons when cooking.” “It’s cool when students think they make a mistake, and then it turns out well. They’re more likely to do that recipe when they’re on their own,” she said. Four more cooking demos will be hosted throughout the spring semester, with multiple time slots open for each demo. The upcoming demo “Soy You Think You Can Sushi?” will be held March 7-9. Students can register for this demo and find more information on future events on the Center for Health Promotion and Wellness’ page on OwlLife.

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INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE THEIR WORK Rebekah Fuchko Staff Writer The Roswell Cultural Arts Center will screen “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise,” an independent documentary film on the life of Maya Angelou, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 12. The film is a part of the Southern Circuit Film Series, a program for the organization, South Arts. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts makes the Southern Circuit Film Series possible. Theresa Hollingsworth, senior director of film and traditional arts for the Southern Circuit Film Series, said that now is an especially important time to see this definitive work on the life of Maya Angelou. “As an artist and social activist, her work is timely now

more than ever, if we look at what is going on in our world and our country,” Hollingsworth said. “There are so many things people might not be aware of about her. She was not only a singer and an actress but was very involved with civil rights issues. Just a remarkable woman.” The objective of the Southern Circuit Film Series is to allow filmmakers to screen their movies for audiences that might not otherwise have had the chance to see their work. A member of the team always travels with the film to present the work, and there is a Q&A session after every screening. “Bob Hercules, a filmmaker out of Chicago, is one of the two co-directors of ‘Maya

Angelou: And Still I Rise’ and is touring with the film, so he will be at the Roswell screening,” Hollingsworth said. “We’ve had the honor of working with him previously.” The Southern Circuit Film Series tour, which typically follows a traditional academic calendar, is hosted in nine southern states, with 21 films airing for the 2016-2017 season. Founded by the South Carolina Arts Commission in the mid70s, South Arts picked up the Southern Circuit Film Series and first aired its films as a part of the 2006-2007 circuit. “There is so much going on in the film industry in our region, so it’s a very exciting time to work with Southern filmmakers, as well as filmmakers

from outside our region,” Hollingsworth said. “We want to develop independent film audiences in our region.” New films are submitted for each yearly circuit, and submissions for the upcoming season still being accepted through March 20, 2017. “There are so many terrific films, so much great art, and we want to work with as many filmmakers presenting their work as possible,” Hollingsworth said. “We have a multi-tiered evaluation process for submissions, but the communities and partners we’re involved with are a part of the process because they know their audience better than we do.” The Southern Circuit Film

Series has worked with multiple colleges and universities in the past, including the University of Oxford and Georgia Southern University. “We would love for KSU to apply to be a screening partner,” Hollingsworth said. “Filmmakers also spend time in the classroom talking to and teaching students. It’s a really great opportunity.” More information on submission guidelines can be found at www.southarts.org. Tickets for “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” are just $10 and can be purchased at www. ticketalternative.com.

NEW ART EXHIBITS COME TO ATLANTA Shannon Mira Mayembe Staff Writer If you’re in the need for an artsy night out, several art galleries around Atlanta have new exhibits opening this month. From March 15 through March 18 only, the Callanwolde Gallery will display “Outliers: On the Road to Terminus — Printmaking Destinations Outside the Beltline.” According to the gallery’s website, the exhibition features “Georgia’s academic printmakers, revealing the art and ideas that are enriched by and reciprocally influence the printmaking communities of Atlanta.” Ten institutions will be represented by faculty, including KSU professor Valerie

Dibble. The free opening reception will be held on March 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Callanwolde Gallery. The High Museum of Art in downtown Atlanta will feature “Hourglass,” an exhibit by New York City’s Daniel Arsham that will be on display from March 4 through May 21. “Hourglass” is part of his ongoing project called “Fictional Archaeologies,” in which he replicates everyday objects from precious and semiprecious stones. “Hourglass” consists of three installations. The first is a Japanese Zen garden with a traditional pagoda, tatami mats and raked sand all in a bright blue color. The second area is a

purple amethyst cavern made of sports equipment. The final area is a set of large hourglasses, filled with crushed blue crystals and sculptural casts. The museum has commissioned artist Lauri Stallings to choreograph a living element to the exhibit. Performers will move periodically from two of the rooms, making small alterations to different elements of the space. The exhibit takes place in the Anne Cox Chambers Wing lobby and second floor of the museum. General admission is $14, but members of the museum get in for free. The Jackson Fine Arts Gallery in Atlanta is displaying “Aerial”

by American artist Sally Gall, “Bullets” by Moroccan artist Lalla Essaydi, and “Domes & Vaults” by David Stephenson through April 15. “Aerial” features various objects like fabrics and flowers beautifully photographed as they hang on clotheslines. Gall uses a medium called archival pigment print, which SugarHill Works defines as photography made from “archival pigmented inks on specially coated archival media, using an ultra highresolution inkjet printer.” “Bullets” takes an intimate look at Moroccan women as they are photographed among one another or alone. The photos are made with a

chromogenic dye coupler — a technique mainly used in color photography when the color developer is reduced, ionized or exposed. “Domes & Vaults” also uses the chromogenic dye coupler technique to enhance the colors of various domes and vaults, many of which are in churches from London to Turkey. The exhibit features 10 beautifully photographed domes for viewers to gush over. Make sure to check out these amazing exhibitions during the month of March, and always ask about student discounts on the price of entry for these and future events.

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OWLS OF A FEATHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Socializing can be difficult in a college setting, and making friends isn’t always as easy as it was growing up. That’s why The Sentinel is exploring different ways to meet people at KSU — we’re here to help you become the social butterfly you were always meant to be! Trey Smith Contributor Unless you have an extroverted personality, learning to socialize can take time, hard work and practice. Becoming part of a student organization, however, can make the pressure of meeting people disappear. Whether you’re into physical fitness and sports or invested in niche hobbies, there are groups of people on campus who share your interests and can work with you toward a common goal. In addition to hobbies, there are organizations that focus on providing students with opportunities to surround themselves with positive influences and a path toward personal growth. Student organizations offer a great way to get to know your school while finding a place to fit in. With just a little time and effort, you can integrate yourself with fellow students and build relationships that will enhance your experience at Kennesaw State. OwlFit Programs When it comes to socializing, fitness and friendship go handin-hand. Our peers push us to work harder and be better, and the feeling of conquering personal bests together can be a powerful one. KSU’s OwlFit programs are free to students and are a great way to make new friends while getting in the best shape of your life. With dedicated instructors who take away the learning curve and put you right into the action, OwlFit programs can be a great starting place for beginners and experienced fitness enthusiasts alike. Classes include yoga, cycling, Zumba, Pilates and much more. Connect with fellow students as you

work on your strength and conditioning, and improve your mind and body as a whole. Class descriptions and a schedule can be found on the Department of Sports and Recreation website. KSU eSports Organization With news outlets like Yahoo, BBC and ESPN airing events and tournaments to viewers across the globe, eSports — competitive video gaming — have taken off in popularity in recent years. The KSU eSports Organization provides an easy way to gain access to a local group which is part of a vibrant and growing worldwide community. It is the mission of the KSU eSports Organization to provide students and the public with engaging and interactive eSports-themed events and to build a community. Members play in tournaments and enjoy friendly competition and a shared interest in the world of online gaming. Students can also meet other people through scheduled viewing parties of major eSports events from around the world. There is a focus on games like League of Legends, Overwatch and Super Smash Bros., but a full list of upcoming events and meetings can be found on the group’s website at http://www. ksuesports.org/. Cru at KSU You may be new to the Kennesaw area and are looking for a group that shares your religious beliefs. Cru at KSU, a Christian student organization, can provide a comfortable and stress-free way to make new friends. There are weekly group gatherings called Cru Live that offer students of

any background a chance to socialize, worship and learn. They also offer community groups where students can split off into smaller, more concentrated groups to focus on different aspects of teachings. A full list of upcoming events and opportunities to get involved can be found on the group’s website.

There are other organizations on campus that offer students of all faiths a place to convene and engage in fellowship. Check OwlLife to find clubs for other Christian denominations as well as Judaism, Islam, Atheism and more. If these groups don’t reflect your personality or beliefs, don’t be afraid to shop around. KSU is currently home to more

than 300 student organizations, catering to nearly every hobby, religion, philosophy and activity. Almost every group is looking for more like-minded people to join, and endless opportunities await those who search. A full list of KSU organizations can be found on the OwlLife website.

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PUZZLES

CROSSWORD: MARCH MADNESS

1. Dust jacket promo 6. The NHL’s Stanley ____ 9. “The Sun ____ Rises” 13. Petroleum tanker 14. *Top March Madness seed 15. Sigourney Weaver’s 1979 box-office hit 16. Kind of ray 17. Expert 18. Mother, lovingly 19. *NCAA’s fill-in-the-blanks 21. *Final Four location 23. ____ B or ____ C, at the doctor’s office 24. Russian monarch

1. Fat Man or Little Boy 2. Baron Munchhausen, e.g. 3. Long forearm bone 4. Throw up 5. Worker who rolls dough for baked goods 6. Painter’s layer 7. *Tar Heels’ home 8. Circle of friends 9. Medicinal succulent 10. Sketch 11. 18-wheeler 12. December stone 15. Libertine 20. Unit of geological time 22. Pilgrimage to Mecca 24. Tea pot warmer

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25. “Gross!” 28. Double Dutch gear 30. “____ of all trades,” pl. 34. Found in a racing shell 36. Mountain goat terrain 38. What Pinocchio was doing? 40. Margarita garnish 41. Before “pocus”? 43. Roofed colonnade 44. Type of acid 46. Roman public space, pl. 47. One of President’s two 48. Follow 50. Bathtime froth 52. “Get it?”

25. *School with most basketball titles 26. Filth 27. Surround 29. University teacher, for short 31. Benign lump 32. “The ____ Runner,” pl. 33. Annoy a bedfellow 35. Skin cysts 37. Spiritual leader 39. *Opening round, a.k.a. Play-In ____ 42. Lamentably 45. Public disapproval 49. Chapter in history 51. *March Madness

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53. *Three pointer 55. Carry, as in suitcase 57. *Shared name of Kentucky and Villanova, sing. 61. New Norwegian language 65. Willow twig 66. Tiller’s tool 68. Salivate uncontrollably 69. Like a good singer 70. Old fashioned “before” 71. Ancient marketplace 72. Ballet’s pas 73. *St. John’s ____ Storm 74. Red Sea nation

selection day 54. Early anesthetic 56. Narrow valley between hills 57. Courts 58. Is not 59. Facebook button 60. Like a billionaire’s pockets 61. Scholarship criterion 62. Move over and “make ____!” 63. Sight for what eyes? 64. Third K in KKK 67. Metal-bearing mineral

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SPORTS

Kennesaw State’s own Vaughn Williams was named the Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year on Thursday, March 2.

Cory Hancock| The Sentinel

KSU’S VAUGHN WILLIAMS NAMED ‘ATHLETICS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR’ Darrin Hypsher Staff Writer KSU’s own Vaughn Williams was named the Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year on Thursday. Williams was one of 28 winners, award by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and spanning seven divisions. The ADOY Award highlights the work of athletics directors at all levels for their commitment and positive contributions to student athletes, campuses and their surrounding communities. Since his arrival in May 2011, Williams has made several significant contributions to

athletics at KSU. He formed the Kennesaw State Athletics Association, added women’s lacrosse and Division 1 football to KSU’s list of intercollegiate sports, and oversaw the rebranding of KSU Athletics, which included a partnership with Adidas to be the Owls’ official apparel provider. “I am honored and humbled by this recognition, but this is an Owl Nation award,” Williams said. “It is indicative of the hard work and tireless efforts of our student-athletes, coaches and staff to build a Kennesaw State Athletics brand that we can all

take pride in. I am blessed to be surrounded by such passionate individuals and privileged to come to work every day at Kennesaw State University.” Williams is the first KSU athletic director to receive the ADOY award. Over the past six years under Williams’ reign, the Owls have won 17 conference championships and made 19 NCAA postseason appearances. This includes six consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances by men’s golf, the baseball team’s 2014 run at NCAA Super Regional, two ASUN titles by women’s golf and 12 conference

titles combined for the track and field programs. Williams started the OWLS Champions Initiative in 2013, presented by Henssler Financial. This program was built to help student athletes succeed in the classroom, in competition and in their community. Besides the competition of athletics, Williams also promotes ideals of servant leadership, believing every leader has an obligation to their community and should give back. He also understands that his athletes are students, above all else. During the 2015-16

season, KSU athletes earned a cumulative GPA of 2.97. Although Williams is busy running the athletics department at KSU, he still finds time to serve his community. Williams was named to the board of MUST Ministries, a volunteer-driven organization that addresses the basic needs of individuals, families and children with facilities in Cobb and Cherokee counties. He also works with The Golden Soldiers, a faith-based nonprofit that aims to remind people to treat others as they would like to be treated.

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LACROSSE GETS FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON Jasmine Veasley Staff Writer

The men’s basketball team huddles during a timeout against FGCU on Jan. 12.

Abbie Bythewood | The Sentinel

MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM FAILS TO MAKE FINALS Darrin Hypsher Staff Writer The men’s basketball team’s hopes of a championship ended Thursday, with a 74-62 loss to Florida Gulf Coast University in the ASUN Conference Semifinals. The Owls were one win away from the championship finals and a chance at a bid to the NCAA Tournament. KSU fans must come to terms with the fact that there won’t be any more games until November, but the program is moving in the right direction. The team finished the season 7-7 in conference play and 14-18 overall. Thursday’s game began with an early FGCU run stalled by efforts from KSU redshirt senior guard Kendrick Ray and junior

guard Nick Masterson. The fifth seed Owls managed to keep it close against the No. 1 seeded Eagles in the first half. The ASUN First Team AllConference selection, Ray, finished the half with 12 points. This was Ray’s last game as an Owl, and he definitely played like it, leaving everything on the court. FGCU started the second half with a 6-0 run to go up nine and eventually stretched that lead to double digits. Carried by the momentum of the crowd, FGCU continued to pull away from KSU, going up by 18 points. As for Ray, he finishes his decorated collegiate career with a university-high 27 points against FGCU and 656 total points this season. Ray is tied

for 18th-most points in the ASUN’s single-season history. Masterson was the only other Owl in the double digits with 16 points, shooting 6-of-7 field goals and going 2-for-2 from 3-point range. KSU’s inside game has been its weak point all season. FGCU outscored KSU in the paint 5426, so the Owls will more than likely look to 6-foot-10-inch freshman forward Johannes Nielsen to step up next year and fill that void. “The next step is to be in the top half of this league,” said head coach Al Skinner. “After that, we want to be where FGCU is and playing in the ASUN Championship game. That’s our goal and what we’re working toward.”

The women’s lacrosse team won its first game of the season over Gardner-Webb University 21-9 on Sunday. This victory is also head coach Laura Maness’ first win with the Owls. With the score tied at four early in the first half, Kennesaw State scored six of the next seven goals to take an 11-5 lead. Each team added one more goal going into the break, so KSU led 12-6 at halftime. After taking the lead in the first half, KSU scored the first three goals of the second half and then earned six straight goals to lead 21-8 with 9:21 remaining in the game. The Owls outscored Gardner-Webb 17-5. This was also the fourth time in KSU’s history that the

team has topped the 20-goal mark. KSU had five players score multiple points in the game, led by junior attacker Connor Zophy, who had a career high of seven goals and one assist. Freshman attacker Emily Napierala had a new career high with three assists in the game, and she led the team with five assists. The Owls won the draw control battle 21-11 against the Runnin’ Bulldogs. Senior midfielder Sydney Farwick continued playing strong with five goals and two assists and won seven draw controls, a season high for KSU. The Owls will be at home next Saturday, March 11, taking on Radford University at noon.

CORRECTION: 2/28/17 We incorrectly reported that Ashley Thomas participated in the women’s 4x400 track and field event. Diaja Oliver is the correct participant. We incorrectly reported that Chandler Nichols won the 60m dash. Cam Bolden was the winner of the 60m dash.

We reported that the men’s track and field team defeated the University of North Florida by 109 points. It was actually by 114 points. The definition of a hepthalon was incorrectly listed. We incorrectly reported that David Lott won the pole vault event. Hunter Arnold was the actual winner of the event.

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ALLEY CUTTING

Congratulations on being named the ASUN Conference Pitcher of the Week

Ryan Basden | The Sentinel

Redshirt freshman Katey Lynch stands ready to swing against UNC Greensboro on March 3.

Alisa Seripap | The Sentinel

SOFTBALL HITS A BULLSEYE AGAINST DARTMOUTH, DEFEATS TWO OTHER TEAMS IN WEEKEND SERIES Rio White Staff Writer The softball team was victorious in all three of its weekend matches at home, defeating Dartmouth University and the University of Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday and then the University of Akron on Sunday. Starting off the weekend, the Owls split the two games they played on Friday, losing to the University of North CarolinaGreensboro 6-5 in extra innings and defeating Dartmouth 9-0. After alternating between wins and losses for the past few weeks, the Owls sought some consistency over the weekend and certainly found it it.

KSU had no trouble picking up where it left off against Dartmouth on Friday, defeating the team again on Saturday 9-5. The Owls scored six runs early on and never looked back. In the first inning, freshman Olivia Tamewitz, junior Noelle Winkles and redshirt sophomore Jessie Mullen scored two-run home runs each. Dartmouth responded by scoring three runs of its own in the top of the second inning. The Owls extended their lead on a two-run single hit by redshirt senior Chandler Griffin in the bottom half. All the runs scored in the game by the Owls came in the

first two innings, which were all the runs they needed to win the game. Sophomore pitcher Jenna Kniss earned her first win of the season after pitching five innings in relief and not allowing an earned run. Later that evening, Owls handily defeated UAB 8-1 after establishing an early lead. In the second inning, freshman Beth McCulley hit an RBI double to bring in the opening run of the game, and Tamewitz hit a tworun single to extend the lead to 3-0. Tamewitz continued her excellent hitting in the fourth inning, hitting a bases-clearing triple to make the score 6-0. The

Owls finished off their scoring with RBI singles from redshirt freshman Katey Lynch and senior Taylor Denton. Pitcher Alley Cutting earned her sixth win of the season, throwing a complete game and not allowing an earned run. On Sunday, the Owls hosted the University of Akron Zips, beating them 8-4. KSU scored four runs in the first inning, through an RBI single by Lynch, a two-run double by Winkles and a RBI single by redshirt junior Lauren Bennett. The Zips attempted a comeback, narrowing the lead to 4-3 by the fourth inning, but the Owls responded with a

four more runs in the next two innings. Tamewitz drove in a run on a single, Hannah Thomason hit a two-run triple, and she later scored on a fielding error. Pitcher Logan Viers earned her fifth win of the season, giving up just one earned run. With the wins over the weekend, the Owls have now won four straight games and have a 14-5 overall record. The team next plays a doubleheader against Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, March 8.

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TAYLOR ALLUM

Congratulations on being named the ASUN Baseball Player of the Week Senior Corey Greeson reaches first base just after being called “out” against Western Michigan University on Feb. 17.

Cory Hancock | The Sentinel

OWLS WIN ONE, DROP TWO TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE IN WEEKEND SERIES Rio White Staff Writer The baseball team left Middle Tennessee State University with a win and two losses after a weekend series. The Owls traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to take on the Blue Raiders and opened their three-game series Friday night. The first game turned out to be a pitcher’s duel for the first five innings of the game as Tony Dibrill took the mound for Kennesaw in his third start of the season. Dibrill allowed just three hits through four innings, but his only run allowed came in the fifth inning off of an

RBI single that gave Middle Tennessee a 1-0 lead. The Raiders scored two more runs in the eighth inning, extending the lead to three and locking down the win by a final of 3-0. While Kennesaw struggled to find any offense in the first game, the Owls made up for it in Saturday afternoon’s game. The Owls’ bats were on fire for the second game of the series, exploding for 19 runs on 18 hits. KSU scored three runs in the first, fourth and fifth innings, then added six more runs in the sixth, and four in the seventh, to jump out to a 19-1

lead. Kennesaw also generated an impressive 13 walks in the 19-5 win. The key offensive contributors included Austin Upshaw (2-for-5, 5 RBI, grand slam), Taylor Allum (3-for-3, four RBI), Grant Williams (3-for-5, two RBI) and David Chabut (3-for-4, two RBI). Along with the offense, Kennesaw’s starting pitcher, AJ Moore, had a strong performance on the mound and picked up his second win of the season. Moore allowed just three hits and one run over 6.0 innings of work.

With the series tied at one win apiece, Kennesaw began Sunday’s final game of the weekend by continuing to make solid contact with the ball. The Owls scored four runs on 10 hits through the first four innings, including a solo home run by Upshaw in the top of the first. Though Kennesaw held a lead of 4-3, things started to fall apart for the Owls in the bottom of the sixth inning. The team allowed four runs coming off of an RBI single, followed by two consecutive walks with the bases loaded. MTSU then added two more runs in the bottom of

the seventh inning, extending its lead to five. Down in the top of the eighth, KSU attempted to mount a comeback by scoring three runs as a result of two bases-loaded walks and a wild pitch. In the end, the effort fell short and the Owls went quietly in the ninth, losing by a final score of 9-7. Up next, the Owls will travel to Alabama on Wednesday, March 8, to take on the Auburn University Tigers.