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KSU, ADBUR-RAHIM COME TOGETHER ON FOUR-YEAR DEAL Garrett Pitts | Staff Writer Earlier this year, the Kennesaw State Athletics Department decided to hire former University of Georgia assistant coach and Cobb County native Amir Abdur-Rahim as the new head basketball coach for the Owls. The details of his contract have recently been released. “This is a job I’ve always had my eye on,” Adbur-Rahim said to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Kennesaw State provided a unique opportunity to build something special and something that could be built to sustain over time.” As the official team practices get underway in preparation for the upcoming season, KSU and Abdur-Rahim were able to agree on a four-year contract, securing a long-term outlook for change. The two sides were able to come together to sign the four-year contract Amir Abdur-Rahim was hired in April after former Luke Van Zyl | The Sentinel that began May 1, and will last until head coach Al Skinner left his position. March 31, 2023. Abdur-Rahim will earn an annual in the contract if the Owls were to reach Abdur-Rahim has assisted in two players rate of $200,000 for the first season, and conference championships, as well as any making it to the NBA — Robert Williams his annual rate will increase by $10,000 appearances in the NCAA tournament. III from Texas A&M and Isaiah Canaan each year, reaching $230,000 for the 2023 After finishing the 2018 season with a from Murray State, according to KSU season, according to Watch Stadium. 6-26 record under former head coach Al Athletics. Ten season tickets, as well as 10 Skinner, KSU decided to head in a new Abdur-Rahim’s resume and past single-game tickets, will be granted to direction, hiring Adbur-Rahim to take experience is promising for the Owls and Adbur-Rahim for the upcoming season, over as head coach for the Owls. can provide a new perspective and energy “as well as a $650 monthly car stipend Prior to being hired at KSU, to the program going forward. or courtesy car,” according to Abdur-Rahim spent one year on the After receiving his new contract Watch Stadium. UGA coaching staff under head coach extension, Adbur-Rahim looks to begin Additional compensation will be added Tom Crean. Before that, Abdur-Rahim the next chapter of KSU men’s basketball to the contract if Adbur-Rahim can turn was part of the coaching staff at Texas with the season opener just over a month around the Owls’ performance over the A&M and Murray State. away, against the Creighton Blue Jays on last few seasons. Bonuses are rewarded During his coaching career, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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Kennesaw State’s Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books has partnered with Marietta City Schools to develop an exhibition featuring the history of Marietta schools from 1892 to the present day. Functioning as a part of Marietta City Schools’ new central office, the exhibition will be located on the site of the former Lemon Street High School. It will focus on the history of segregated schools in Marietta and will open in the summer of 2020, Marietta City Schools Director of External Affairs Kim Blass said. Also part of the project is the renovation of Lemon Street Grammar School across the street from the site of the central office, which will be converted into the Marietta Performance Learning Center — a high school for non-traditional learners. The collaboration was initially proposed to Dr. Tom Scott and the Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books by Marietta City Schools after the selections of former Lemon Street High School and Lemon Street Grammar School. “[Marietta City Schools] knew that telling the district’s complete history, from its founding, through the segregation era, and up through today was paramount,” Blass said. “[The Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books’] understanding of Marietta and their experience with exhibit planning made them the perfect fit for this project.” The exhibition will feature the history of Marietta City Schools from its founding, its expansion in the late 19th and early 20th century in the era of Jim Crow, its growth in the post-war period, its legal desegregation and its recent initiatives, Special Projects and Outreach Curator Kate Daly said. The exhibition’s proposed installation provides the opportunity for both student and public visitors to learn about the history of Marietta City Schools with information gathered from historical documents and artifacts by KSU’s Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books. Marietta City Schools aims to make the central office accessible for public education, according to Blass. Information will also be gathered from materials from community groups such as the NAACP Cobb County Chapter, the Marietta Housing Authority and Zion Baptist Church Marietta. The exhibitions are curated to fit the Georgia Standards of Excellence in social studies, creating numerous opportunities for the use of the space as an educational destination. “Our hope is that these exhibitions will engage local community visitors and students of diverse backgrounds and interests,” Daly said. “We also want visitors outside the community to view these exhibitions and see the rich history of Marietta City Schools and how it connects to Georgia’s history.” KSU’s Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books began the research in August, which is expected to take the next year. The research will involve interviews, curating artifacts and beginning the outdoor exhibition component. Once the renovation of the Lemon Street Grammar School and new Marietta City Schools central office is complete, the Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books will begin work on the indoor component, leading up to the opening of the campus in summer of 2020, Blass said.
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PROFESSOR AWARDED NSF GRANT FOR COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY RESEARCH Thomas Cassidy | Staff Writer
Kennesaw State awarded Associate Professor of chemistry Dr. Martina Kaledin a grant from the National Science Foundation to use in furthering 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 will allow for a better understanding of chemical systems and complex biological systems, according to the Marietta Daily Journal. Kaledin said that her primary focus is to calculate vibrational spectra and to obtain a more indepth knowledge of proton transfers. To achieve her goal, Kaledin and her team will use KSU’s High-Performance Computing cluster supercomputer in order to replicate the interaction of various molecules which, if performed in reality, could take a long period of time for any reaction. In using KSU’s HPC supercomputer, Kaledin aims to lead a safer and more fiscally stable project than what would typically be available. Regarding opportunities for student involvement, Kaledin said that both graduate and undergraduate students will be able to work within her research. During this project, her students will have stipends to learn how to use molecular dynamics simulations, analyze data in practical application
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Dr. Martina Kaledin received a grant to further her research the computational modeling of hydrogenbonded systems. and produce published research. For students enrolled in any of Kaledin’s undergraduate or graduate-level courses, Kaledin plans on integrating aspects of her research project into course materials, according to the MDJ. Kaledin said that the NSF grant will be distributed over a three-year period. With this funding, she will be setting up stipends for students aids as well as allocating funds for travel expenditure, publication needs and indirect research costs. “Computational chemistry is an
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integral part of theoretical physical chemistry,” Kaledin said to KSU News. “Our students will receive training in computational chemistry methods through the NSF project. This is an exciting advancement for Kennesaw State.” The funding period for the $232,892 NSF grant began Sept. 1 and runs through Aug. 31, 2022, according to KSU News. Students showing any interest or seeking more information are advised to contact Kaledin directly via email.
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KSU ranks in top 80 schools for student voting engagement Alex Guevara | Staff Writer 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 Sentinel in March. KSU’s efforts have earned the university a perfect score on Washington Monthly’s five-point scale, placing among universities such as Duke and Brown. Washington Monthly bases its findings on a university’s participation in NSLVE and the
ALL IN Campus Challenge, and if the university officially published its NSLVE rankings. KSU’s Constitution Week continued support of the promotion of voter registration, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Michael Sanseviro said. KSU’s NSLVE plan started in 2017 with a partnership with TurboVote, and has continued to grow since its implementation, as well as continued participation in the ALL IN Campus Challenge. “If the results of this great work improve our rankings that is a nice bonus, but isn’t the focus of the work itself,” Sanseviro said about the title. Sanseviro said that KSU has also increased the scale of the
promotions for student TurboVote engagement as well as promotions for registration and education through Cobb County and the state of Georgia as a part of what contributed to the Washington Monthly title. Part of the improvements also included KSU receiving a Campus Election Engagement Project fellowship, which has allowed for grants used by KSU for increased peer education concerning civic engagement. The improvements have been mirrored by rising engagement numbers from KSU students. NSLVE has shown KSU students have a 49.3 percent voting rate, which is up 28.2 percent from 2014 and is 10.2 percent higher than the
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national average for institutions. An issue that has continued is unverified individuals helping students register to vote, which can cause students to unknowingly disqualify themselves from voting. Georgia legislation disqualifies any physical registration forms mailed by someone other than that individual or a verified registrar, according to O.C.G.A. 183-1-6.02. Because of this issue, KSU has people on campus such as Sanseviro, who can legally submit such paper forms for students. “It’s important for students to let us know when someone is doing this on campus because we want to make sure someone isn’t unknowingly disqualifying students,” Sanseviro said. “Let us know there’s an
individual on campus, or call us even if you just want to make sure your registration happens correctly.” Another issue has been a lack of easy access to polling locations. Students who register to vote from the Marietta campus are well-served by the polling location at the Cobb County Civic Center, but Kennesaw campus students lack a polling location in walking distance. The Kennesaw campus also lacks a significant amount of citizens in proximity to become a polling location, but Sanseviro has said having an advance polling location on campus has been considered. “We would need a significant buy-in from the Student Government Association, administration and Cobb County,
but it could happen in the foreseeable future,” Sanseviro said. “Then we could serve both students and faculty.” A less pressing issue has been students being turned away at polling locations. Sanseviro works with Cobb County to ensure students and polling volunteers know that student IDs are a valid form of state ID for polling, as previously reported by the Sentinel. With the 2020 elections looming, KSU’s role in helping engage students in voting will be especially important soon.
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On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Democratic Party House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry involving President Donald Trump, according to NBC News. The inquiry charges him with betraying his oath of office and compromising national security. The Hill reported that Trump allegedly pressured Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky to
investigate former vice president and current Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, as well as his son, Hunter Biden, for corruption charges. According to the Washington Post, Trump’s phone conversation with Zelensky was part of a whistleblower complaint that the Trump administration withheld from the U.S. Congress.
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The decision for a formal impeachment inquiry came after Trump reportedly suggested Zelensky work with Attorney General William Barr and Trump’s personal lawyer, The CEO of Interface Inc. visited KSU to share with students how companies can find ways to reduce their environmental impact. Jessie Lestelle | The Sentinel Rudolph Giuliani, on corruption investigations involving former vice president Joe Biden. Trump’s suggestion came days after blocking nearly $400 million in military aid to Ukraine, the Washington Post stated. The request to block aid was Lars Hansen | Contributor reportedly relayed to the State Kennesaw State hosted CEO of global California wanted to know what Interface was in motion, but they are preparing to add more Department and the Pentagon at an manufacturer Interface Inc. on the Marietta doing for the environment, and he needed to events and projects next year with a larger group interagency meeting in July. campus Wednesday, Sept. 25, to inform students find the answer. of students. “I don’t think it really matters ... how companies can be more efficient when it Lanier’s grandfather would go on to reinvent The KSU chapter and other chapters comes to protecting the environment. the company as a champion of environmental across the nation “bring together Americans John Lanier was asked to speak at the event in awareness. of all backgrounds and walks of life to push On Thursday, Sept. 26, Trump order to help celebrate the start of a new chapter Interface, Inc. grew as a carpet production for practical clean energy solutions in their likened the actions of those providing of the Climate Reality Project, which has been business that has spent millions of dollars in communities and fight the fossil fuel agenda information to the whistleblower to established on the Marietta campus. research and development to find a way to make on the national stage,” according to its website. that of a spy, stating that spies were The event was held at the Design 2 building on their carpets as recyclable as possible to lessen “Chapters give members the opportunity to dealt with differently “in the old days,” the Marietta campus to inform students about the impact they have on the environment. draw on Climate Reality’s support and expertise, according to the LA Times. the establishment of the new chapter of The Lanier explained how this was done by starting while creating and executing their own plans for “The whistleblower’s complaint is Climate Reality Project. Lanier spent most of with asking customers to have the old carpet sent climate action at the local level.” completely different and at odds from the segment talking about the climate and how back to the company. After that, Interface would The Climate Reality Project exists to catalyze my actual conversation with the new businesses can be doing more to help protect and break the carpet down as much as possible. a global solution to the climate crisis by making President of Ukraine,” Trump tweeted. strengthen the environment. “The company has reduced their carbon urgent action a necessity across every level of “The so-called ‘Whistleblower’ knew He also described that his business has been at footprint by 60 percent since their baseline year, society,” according to its website. practically nothing in that those the forefront of climate awareness ever since his with 88 percent renewability,” Lanier said. For more information, visit The Climate ridiculous charges were far more grandfather had an environmental realization. Since the KSU chapter of the Climate Reality Project website. dramatic [and] wrong.” Lanier’s grandfather, who founded Interface, Reality Project is still fairly new, co-chair On Saturday, Sept. 28, Democratic was faced with a dilemma as customers in Emily Harrington said not many plans are set
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whether the president explicitly told the Ukrainians that they wouldn’t get their security aid if they didn’t interfere in the 2020 elections,” U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy said. “There is an implicit threat in every demand that a United States president makes of a foreign power ... that foreign country knows that if they don’t do it, there are likely to be consequences.” On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the White House released a reconstructed transcript of Trump’s phone call to Zelensky in hopes of settling down suspicions of wrongdoing on the President’s behalf.
The Latest presidential candidate and former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke called for Trump to resign, stating that his resignation would be the best possible path to allow the country to heal from its state of division, according to CNN. “If we were, because of a fear of division or the politics or polling of this issue, to desist in the necessary effort to hold this President accountable, we will, by extension, have destroyed any chance of this country being able to continue as a democracy,” O’Rourke said.
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Breanna Johnson | Contributor 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 Growth Director Celia Scrags, the program is geared towards Cumberland Academy’s Career Prep seniors who are chosen by Cumberland staff members based on academic performance and behavior. Those who are chosen have shown the ability to withstand the course material. “We like to make sure they are the right fit for the program,” Scrags said. “We want to make sure they understand the program and the students they are working with.” Once a week, a group of seniors will arrive at the university accompanied by KSU student mentors. KSU’s mentors are chosen through an
application process and are expected to provide help to students in regard to social integration, as well as provide academic tutoring. “I feel as if I am an older brother to the students,” mentor Carter Hall said. “I go around and ask if they want to go to a social event or if they want to go for a walk, or do something fun.” The program aims to give Cumberland’s seniors an opportunity to study in a college environment, adapt to college life and work alongside college students. Students in the program will also be urged to participate in campus events as well as completing assignments given by instructors. “I feel there is a misconception that students would not be able to transition to college if they were apart of a special ed program,” Scrags said. “One of the goals of this program is to break that stigma, and show that they can successfully integrate into a college program.” “Creating Futures” offers classes in culinary arts, computer science and customer service. Once the student completes a course, a certificate is granted, according to Business Insider.
This program aims to provide awareness of the special education program KSU has to offer, and eradicate the misconception between those with learning disabilities, and perusing higher education, according to Business Insider. “The good thing about this program is that our students are among 37,000 [KSU] students, and they can’t be singled out — They’re integrated,” KSU’s Academy of Exclusive Learning and Social Growth Executive Director Dr. Neil Duchac said. “They’re having fun. They’re learning. We’re focused on social integration as well as career development just the same as any other group or department on campus.” The Cumberland Academy of Georgia’s philosophy is that they are “dedicated to the belief that faculty, staff, students and parents are all involved in our children’s education in a responsible, nurturing and supportive way,” the website states. “We strive to create a warm and inviting atmosphere and to instill in our students a sense of self-worth. We teach beneficial life skills so that our students grow into confident, cooperative and productive members of society.”
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Correction In the Sept. 24 issue of the Sentinel, a story titled “KSU Student Government holds town hall, addresses reconstruction concerns,” was published with a byline that credits Quintin Hunter as the writer. The correct writer is Thomas Cassidy. In the story titled “Coles College rolls out new engagement program,” the
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It is still possible to enjoy fall in ‘Hot-lanta’ Hannah Menkus | Contributor & Autumn Edmonston | Opinion Editor
The new marketing campaign promoting students to find themselves features students with “owl wings.”
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NEW ‘FIND YOUR WINGS’ CAMPAIGN ENHANCES STUDENT, SCHOOL SPIRIT Bryanna Walker | Contributor Kennesaw State has embraced a new branding campaign this year that is reigniting school spirit across campus. The new branding campaign is called “Find Your Wings,” and its goal is to redefine what it means to be a KSU student and help students aspire to reach their dreams. “Our brand identity is a reflection of our students,” KSU President Dr. Pamela Whitten said in a KSU press release. “They are what sets us apart from other universities.” Last year, KSU’s Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing began the journey to find KSU’s “story.” Over 6,800 people who had an interest in KSU were interviewed to discover this narrative, according to KSU News. KSU has taken the initiative of showcasing the identity of the university and its story. New Owls gear can be purchased and can be worn proudly — campus now has a story to show the
world. Banners with “Find Your Wings” and the campaign’s symbol can be spotted throughout campus in the hopes of inspiring old and new students alike to find their wings and soar to new heights. The wings are a representation that students can soar higher and fly with the KSU community higher than they could alone — because many wise owls are better than one. “The banners are a constant reminder that school is important, but getting involved is important as well,” sophomore public relations major Morgan Bibby said. “For me personally, I feel like it really helped with my mental health and social well-being.” According to KSU News, the mission, vision and values of Kennesaw State were redefined in the image of the university story. The campaign’s new mission is to help students “become the individuals who people want as colleagues and leaders.” The new vision for KSU includes how faculty can help to unleash the true potential of every KSU student and redefines their values as being “student-inspired, promise-fulfilling and impact-generating.”
With such a student-centered campaign, walking onto campus feels much more pleasant and students are encouraged to choose KSU as their future home. Additionally, students are reminded that KSU provides recourses to support them with their goals. Along with a reinvented vision, five key themes known as “Brand Pillars,” were redefined as well. The pillars include student-centered success, research with relevance, learning through engagement, future-ready graduates and power of perspectives. The five pillars are focused on students and their power to learn effectively towards success in their future careers. KSU has discovered inspiring new ways to support students. It is bringing students out of their shells, therefore leading them to discover their true potential. The “Find Your Wings” campaign is helping students find their potentials, their voices, their community and most importantly — their wings. KSU is visibly more student-centered because of this campaign. The university should continue to use positive methods to encourage student success.
Expanding public transportation can aid students’ commute, reduce emissions Ayla McGinnis | Staff Writer Kennesaw State’s close proximity to Atlanta is part of the heart and soul of campus. Students commute constantly to the city for work, internships, events, food, friends, home and more — and yet the only method of convenient transportation is to drive one’s own car. KSU should host its own metropolitan bus and rail station to aid a student’s commute in a more direct manner. Expanding the availability of Atlanta’s mass transit network to KSU would financially benefit students commuting to and from Atlanta and make a large impact on efforts to reduce and reverse the effects of climate change. The already-existing and limited public transit system, MARTA, extends to 38 rail stations and 110 bus lines within the immediate metropolitan area. The vast suburbs that extend outside of the perimeter do not have the same conveniences, and this needs to change. According to an estimation by Google Maps, in order for a student to commute from KSU’s Kennesaw campus to the central downtown MARTA station in “Five Points” using exclusively public transportation, they
With KSU being so conveniently close to Atlanta, it seems silly that a more efficient method of commuting does not exist.
would have an almost two-hour commute time in addition to changing their mode of transportation at least three times. With KSU being so conveniently close to Atlanta, it seems silly that a more efficient method of commuting does not exist. The extension of Atlanta’s public transportation system would provide a much less expensive resource for those who can use it to their advantage. In its cost of attendance estimation, KSU states transportation costs to be $2,874 per semester. Meanwhile, with the university discount, a monthly MARTA pass costs $68.50 per month, which would be a maximum of $342.50 per semester, per student. Therefore, if MARTA provided a line extending to KSU, a student’s transportation costs have the potential to be reduced exponentially.
Junior accounting major Blaise Love spent last year commuting from an Atlanta neighborhood to KSU three days a week. “I would have loved [MARTA]! My commutes were almost an hour in each direction during rush hour,” Love said. “I would have much rather spent that time doing homework or something else while productive riding on public transportation.” An extension of the public transportation system up to KSU would also help cut down on gas emissions from all the students on the road. KSU acknowledges on its Clean Commute webpage that 76 percent of KSU’s greenhouse gas emissions can be traced directly to commuting. This webpage also details strides the university has already taken to reduce its carbon footprint, including the Big Owl Bus and financial incentives offered to professors if they make their commutes more eco-friendly. While these services are a step in the right direction, they do not go as far as they need to. The tipping point for a more sustainable campus would be extending Atlanta’s MARTA reach student housing at KSU. By expanding a MARTA rail line from Atlanta to KSU, students would have an easy and cost-effective way to make a small impact every day. This extension would not only allow students the opportunity to potentially save thousands of dollars, but also to reduce their own — and their university’s — carbon footprint.
As September comes to an end, everyone gleefully anticipates the festivities of fall. Crisp and muted colors, Halloween preparations and delicious seasonal drinks fill the atmosphere — and yet Atlanta natives complain that it remains too hot to enjoy. Rather than be upset that it is still 80 degrees in October, students should be grateful for everything the warm weather still has to offer. Hotter temperatures can still allow an enjoyable southern fall, even if it may be enjoyed differently than the rest of the country. Understandably, the autumn trademark is that unforgettable cool air, but ultimately, that feeling does not apply to those in the south because this picture-book depiction of fall only lasts a short week. Residents in Georgia typically feel short-handed when the fall season comes around. Every year, students face what they perceive as a disaster of unfair seasonal representation that is in dire need of their utmost attention. However, residents’ love for peaches and the joy of living in the state that “the Devil went down to,” as the Charlie Daniels Band once said, overwhelm any heat-wave discomfort. Therefore, students must prevail during these times of fall distress — because nothing is going to be changing any time soon anyway. Rather than dwelling on how the south continues to bake under the sun, consider the ways in which the south actually has it so much better than its northern neighbors.
For instance, Minnesota is already enduring a dreadful morning dash to their cars in 40-degree weather, according to local forecasts. Their fall experience is severely tainted by the looming presence of frost and impending cold wind. Meanwhile, a Georgian student’s morning commute remains comfortably warm. While Minnesota’s poor residents may have striking views of orange and red leaves, at least southerners can continue to walk outside in their shorts and sunglasses. Considering that Montana received the October gift of four feet of snow, according to NPR News, Atlanta has a lot to be grateful for. Students will only have to endure a sweaty walk across campus rather than a laborious trudge through snow. It is certain that states caught in the cool fall wind will not be enjoying their Halloween as pleasantly as the south will be enjoying it. Consider the tragedy of tarnishing perfect costumes with warm under-layers. Thankfully, this is rarely a concern for Georgians because of the hot, humid air. With temperatures remaining high, a southern fall can still be enjoyable. Simply because wearing this season’s aesthetic may not be the most comfortable decision quite yet does not mean that fall cannot be embraced while lounging at home — with your iced pumpkin coffee in sweet, sweet air conditioning.
Students should take advantage of discounts Megan Davis | Staff Writer Students of Kennesaw State and other colleges pay a high price to go to college, and many brands and corporations know this. There is an abundance of discounts up for grabs, but many students simply do not know about them. Many companies do little to advertise their student discounts and therefore, students have no idea how many dollars there are to save. However, with a little research, students can find that their wallets are capable of more than they thought. The best way to find discounts for students is to search the internet with a fine-tooth comb. Simply googling “student discounts” will provide many websites that advertise extensive lists of available discounts. The majority of retailers offering student discounts are clothing and restaurant-related, however, a college ID will get students so much more. Stores such as Best Buy offer many discounts for computers and electronics. Local gyms such as Orange Theory and Anytime Fitness offer cheaper subscriptions for students. College enrollment qualifies students to receive discounts and reduced fares on many flights, according to Skyscanner. Local museums near KSU also offer student discounts, including the High Museum of Art and the Booth Museum of Western Art. Resources such as Bradsdeals host some of the most extensive and up-to-date lists of discounts available to students on the internet. Many of these websites and stores are not well-known for their discounts, yet they have some of the best discounts out there. One of the best discounts available to students are usually subscriptionbased services. Spotify offers students a monthly rate of $4.99 which includes
a subscription to Spotify Premium, Hulu and Showtime. This is one of the best deals out there for college students and is highly recommended for students who love music and television. There are also discounts available for students when looking for health and wellness products. These discounts are not used as often as other discounts, because students do not always know that they are available to them. In fact, many over-the-counter prescriptions such as Airborne offer lower prices for students. “I was unaware of these discounts,” junior communications major Ella League said. “It’s a shame that companies don’t advertise student discounts more because it could help so many people, especially those who stretch every single dollar they have.” Many websites offer discounts through third party websites, such as Unidays. Creating an account in Unidays gives students discounts only available to those with a valid university email. It is important to remember this when creating an account, and only use an official KSU email. College towns are well-known for offering discounts and deals for students. While Kennesaw is not as famous of a college town as Athens or Knoxville, there are still discounts available for students who look very closely. College students always need more money between college, rent and bills. It is always nice to have a little more cash on hand and these discounts may just be the best way to do it. Students should thoroughly research the discounts available to them because there are so many more ways to stretch your dollars than one realizes.
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Elementary education major Angelica Davis spoke at the #BlackTeachersMatter workshop last Wednesday.
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ASPIRING TEACHERS SEEK TO ALTER CLASSROOM PREJUDICE Austin Anderson | Contributor On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Kennesaw State chapter of #BlackTeachersMatter — a student organization devoted to enhancing diversity in the classroom — invited participants to explore how shared cultures and experiences between teachers and students affect learning. The name of the workshop was “Spirit Murdering: Unveiling Real Experiences in Education.” A small classroom of the Bagwell Education Building had been transformed into an environment of roundtable discussions — small sections of seating where participants had no choice but to face each other and the issues. The evening centered around the disproportionate policing of
black students in post-secondary education. Rather than ask participants how they felt on the topic, guests were immediately thrown into a fictitious scenario inspired by true events. In brief, the scenario involved a young black student who was harshly reprimanded for violating the predominantly white high school’s dress code. Once having read through the scenario and given one of three character roles involved, guests were encouraged to offer how they would handle the situation differently from that person’s point of view. Throwing participants directly into the shoes of the oppressed and oppressor was a tool to incite conversation.
The official research methodology of #BTM, presented in a slideshow, involves “gathering data through storytelling to guide our research and using those stories to form a narrative.” Senior early childhood education major Alayah Myers wants to be a teacher to pre-schoolers and kindergarteners. Myers would be the first teacher for these young students, so she would like to make a lasting impression upon them. “I am students’ first teacher experience,” Myers said. “I am black. I am a woman. I know whatever they experience in my class will go with them so I want to be the best I can.” The workshop discussed how to combat school experiences rooted
in prejudice that has been the reality for many students of color nationwide. Unanimously agreed upon by participants was that people of color infiltrating the school system with the best of intentions is a way to decrease scenarios like the one students became a part of during the workshop. Junior education major Jaia Isbell believes some students may be able to relate to teachers who reflect part of the school’s population. Conversely, teachers will have students to connect with as well. “Our role is our protest,” Isbell said of black teachers. “It’s something black kids in our community do need to see. We’re more than just teachers to
them — we’re an example.” Isbell stressed the connection that is formed between students and like-minded, similar-looking educators. Participants began to understand the importance of classrooms that are representative of their communities, supporting more diverse education settings when the voices of students are heeded to and encouraged. “That’s your [participants’] job — to pull the best efforts out of students,” freshman education major Jordan Johnson said. Historically, students of color across the U.S. have not received the same quality of education at any level due to a plethora of reasons often rooted in prejudice and racism. According to the
Washington Post, black students are suspended, expelled and arrested more than their white counterparts. This has resulted in many black students feeling lesser than and intimidated, resulting in the suppression of their voice. Because teachers are often the first people responsible for disciplining children, diversity training exposes teachers to the varying backgrounds of students, teaching educators how to respect those backgrounds. #BlackTeachersMatter will be presenting research at the Sources of Educational Excellence Conference Saturday, Oct. 12, at Georgia State. For more information, visit the #BlackTeachersMatter webpage on OwlLife
Custodians share perspectives, experiences of working at KSU
Alumnus displays vulnerability, growth on sophomore album
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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 they encounter. Custodian Kathy Bell explains they the custodians start the day at 4:30 a.m. to begin cleaning the restrooms, classrooms and maintaining the buildings. Their job comes with many challenges, from the uncertainty of equipment breaking down to having to tolerate negative behavior. “My job is hard at times, but I know my work reflects myself,” Bell said. “In the end, we are here for the students.” Bell has been with KSU for nine years and said she loves the environment of the university. In her off time, she loves to go to Marietta Square and church to relax after a long week at work. Throughout the day, these custodians work tirelessly to provide quality service around the school — service that often goes unnoticed and taken for granted. These custodians clean it all, from
Kennesaw State alumnus Jaye Newton has been taking his career as a musical artist to new heights since his last interview with the Sentinel. On Sunday, Sept. 22, Newton released his sophomore album, “Just Pray For Me.” Newton describes his latest album as an evolution from his first — “Real Men Wear Pink” — in terms of both sound and theme. “Just Pray For Me” exposes Newton’s vulnerable side, allowing him to connect with his audience. “I feel like my first album was to gain traction and attention,” Newton said. “This album is more reflective of me, more reflective of my personal life and situations that have transpired over the past two years.” Through opening up and being more personal on his second album, Newton feels as though he has learned more and grown as an artist. “I definitely feel I’ve grown as a writer,” Newton said. “With this album, I feel I’ve grown experience-wise where I can be able to convey the messages I want to be able to express inside the music.” When it comes to “Just Pray For Me,” Newton’s willingness to be more personal and vulnerable has helped him evolve just as much
the trash left on tables and spilled drinks on the floor to unflushed toilets and graffiti on the wall. Because of this, KSU custodians would like students to be mindful of the trash they choose to leave behind. Custodian Jesus Soto believes that communication is the key to helping maintain campus cleanliness. “We all need to be more self-conscious,” Soto said. “We are here for [students], we want the place to be nice for everybody. We just want for them to be more aware and self-conscious [because] we have to clean it no matter how small the task is.” Soto has been cleaning for more than two decades and got into this field of work to provide financial stability for himself and his family. He has been with the university for almost eight years now. Kimberly “Shay” Abston has been in the cleaning industry for nearly 30 years and has been picking up cleaning jobs to provide for her family as well. Abston loves being in the environment that universities offer, such as being around students. In 1992, she applied to KSU and has been a custodian here for 27 years. “I’m a people person so I like being around lots of people and it helps that everyone is friendly
Salinah On Yeugo | The Sentinel around here,” Abston said. The custodians love the atmosphere of the university and love seeing the joy they can bring to the different people they interact with. Bell recalls a time when she was cleaning in the student center at the bottom of the steps. A student came to her and asked her what shoe size Bell wore. “I told her size 10, and the next day I was in the same place cleaning and she had bought me a pair of shoes,” Bell said. “I never forgot that. It really made my day, and those are the type of things I really love about the students.” All of the custodians concur that it is a good job, but it would be nice if their wages matched the hard work they do. After all, the job is essential to the well-being and cleanliness of the university.
personally as it has artistically. “Personally, I’ve learned that it’s okay to be vulnerable and expressive of what you have going on,” Newton said. “In reality, we all go through the same things, but a lot of people don’t talk about it because it’s hard and they don’t feel people may understand.” Newton shared that his album has been about the roadblocks he has faced. From a nerve-wracking encounter with the police to the deaths of loved ones, Newton has faced his share of setbacks and obstacles over the past year. Despite them, he has no intention of slowing down. “That’s what this whole album is basically about, multiple setbacks,” Newton said. “I’ve had multiple deaths that have happened around me that have been emotionally draining to deal with, which was a core of the album.” Newton has been known for being politically outspoken, especially at KSU. A personal experience he had earlier this year with unlawful detainment motivated him even more in his outspokenness. “It started when I was driving at night, I ended up getting stopped and unlawfully detained by a police officer who said I had drugs,” Newton said. “From that situation, I
“This album is more reflective of me, more reflective of my personal life and situations that have transpired over the past two years.” wanted to make a town hall where I would tell students about their rights because I knew my rights during the situation and the officer was doing things out of their jurisdiction.” The KSU community has played its own role in Newton’s life as an artist with its support. Newton is deeply appreciative for his local fan base. “I think the KSU community has big support with my artistry,” Newton said. “I’ve gained some of the most genuine fans I have through the KSU community and I’m very appreciative of them.” Newton’s new album and other music can be found on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and most other music streaming platforms.
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As Kennesaw State students diagnosed with type 1 diabetes start living independently and away from the comfort of their homes, they are supported by a strong peer network in the KSU chapter of the College Diabetes Network. CDN is a nonprofit organization that supports young adults diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as they transition to self-sufficient lives at colleges nationwide, according to their website. The organization serves students with the central idea of being “On your own but not alone.” The KSU chapter meets monthly and conducts educational events welcoming everyone — diabetics and non-diabetics alike. Members range from students interested in learning more about actively managing their own health to those learning to relate to someone they know who has diabetes. Senior journalism major and president of the chapter Naomi Williams reminded attendants that diabetes requires daily care. “Diabetes is not all about sugar,” Williams said. “Type 1 diabetes is a complex disability that requires monitoring 24/7.” Attending these educational talks and speaker events provides students with ways of managing the disease without dealing with the co-pays at the doctor’s office. Newly diagnosed students are taught specifically how to deal with managing sugar levels. Williams explained how some students need to be knowledgeable about diabetes, as they often work as primary caregivers to diabetic members of their loved ones. There is often a stigma surrounding people who have diabetes. According to a study by the American Diabetes Association, 81 percent of diabetics surveyed said that non-diabetics perceived them having the disease as “a character flaw/failure of personal responsibility.” “The stigma surrounding Type 2 diabetes is why people who
The KSU College Diabetes Network advisor Ann Bennett (right) and president Naomi Williams (left). have Type 1 diabetes do not come forward and openly admit that they have it,” Assistant Professor of reading education Dr. Ann M. Bennett said. Bennett, who serves as the chapter’s advisor, believes that by educating students some myths surrounding the illness can be dispelled. “Type 1 diabetes is an invisible disability,” Bennett said. “Individuals with it do not look disabled. Their bodies cannot produce insulin and may use an insulin pump or inject insulin with a needle as part of their treatment.” The emotional impact of diabetes is difficult to deal with. The CDN strives to make this personal emotional journey durable for students by recommending holistic, healthy living. This encompasses social, psychological and mental paradigms. “In the past, the group’s speakers have sought to educate students about different aspects of men’s health versus women’s health, the different types of exercises that
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affect blood sugar, the relationship between celiac disease and diabetes and so on,” Williams said. Williams mentioned that it is worthwhile to underscore the fact that everyone’s body is different. This is why promoting education in the field is paramount to a better lifestyle and overall well being in the group. The CDN has hosted a few events to inform the community. One event was a workshop with pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Steven Ponder, whose research educated the community about micro-dosing on an insulin pump. Another event was when the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospital invited the group to speak to high school students about what it is like to take care of their health in college as type one diabetics. The CDN also conducts fundraising events and runs volunteer meetings at hospitals in the Atlanta area. To learn more about the group and upcoming events, visit their OwlLife page.
LGBTQ students credit KSU’s Resource Center for acceptance Samuel Sinclair | Staff Writer 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 sift through cultural or social issues. Complicated relationships with loved ones and alienation from society were also issues discussed in meetings. The QTPOC Community Group is a platform where finding solutions to these dilemmas are sought after and supported. A constant theme is finding acceptance — regardless of age, race, gender identity or sexual orientation. Focus groups that intertwine the issues of LGBT people of color are featured at the center, as well as those focused specifically on the complexities of being a woman or man and being part of the community. Some of the most popular assemblies are “Gaymer Tuesdays,” for members who enjoy gaming culture and “Reading Rainbows,” for those interested in literature with an LGBTQ theme or without. Senior illustration major Paola
Paniagua is fond of the LGBTQ Resource Center on campus. “They are very friendly and welcoming,” Paniagua said. “Initially, I worried that there would be gatekeeping, but I was pleasantly surprised at the center. You don’t have to look a particular way, know or say certain things. They are super inclusive.” Sophomore computer science major Jonathan Dagher agreed, finding the center comforting and welcoming to those who may not fit in at the university. When asked how someone who is uncomfortable with their identity or feels out of place might join, Dagher said that there are multiple ways to contact the center. “Look for wrist bands or some other sign that a person might be similar to you,” Dagher said. “Don’t be afraid to reach out, there are a lot of friendly people here. Just take that step. The worst that can happen is that it’s not for you.” While both Dagher and Paniagua agreed that KSU has done solid work with the integration of the center, there is still room for improvement. “They have done an alright job of raising our community, but the school should be more careful about what material they approve for posting across campus,” Dagher said. “It could make some people uncomfortable.”
“Don’t be afraid to reach out, there are a lot of friendly people here. Just take that step.” When asked to elaborate, Dagher and Paniagua both mentioned that a particular group on campus had flyers displayed that could be interpreted as transphobic or homophobic. As the resource center moves into the future, its members are hopeful for improvements and growth. Dagher and Paniagua firmly believe that the LGBTQ community on campus could make substantial improvements if they receive more resources from the school. “If we are able to host more campus events, then our group will appeal to more people,” Dagher said. “Sometimes we feel confined to the resource center. It is a huge asset, but if we held more public and open events it would help foster an inclusive environment.” For more on LGBTQ Resource Center events, visit lgbtq.kennesaw.edu.
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Tanner Davis | Contributor In the 2018-19 season, Kennesaw State senior Sebastian Osorio led the men’s tennis team with 11 wins and has already gotten out to a strong start this season, winning a doubles match at the Liberty Fall Invitational. Osorio’s road to KSU was not the conventional route, as he spent two years at Copiah Lincoln Community College in Mississippi. While at Copiah, Osorio won the 2017 Intercollegiate Tennis Association junior college Men’s Southern Regional Championship in singles and doubles, according to his profile on from KSU Athletics. “Compared to Division I tennis, it is 100 percent different,” Osorio said. “Your expectations from coaches and teammates are much higher. Junior college is closer to amateur and Division I is closer to professional.” KSU Director of tennis Matt Emery discussed Osorio’s transition from a junior college to KSU, praising his work ethic and maturity. Emery mentioned how the competition level and the standard the players are held to as being his biggest adjustments. “He’s had one of the biggest [jumps] from his first year to his second,” Emery said. “I think what he does really well is he sort of learns and he makes those adjustments.” Osorio began playing tennis at eight years old while living in his native country of Columbia. His roots influence his pre-match rituals. Before matches, Osorio listens to mostly Colombian music to get energized for matches, pointing out J Balvin as his favorite artist. The adjustment to the United States when he came to college was tough at first.
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Senior Sebastian Osorio led the men’s tennis team last season with 11 singles wins. “It was hard speaking a second language and being in a new culture,” Osorio said. “Now that I am a senior, I am grateful for all that I have learned. It has helped me grow as a person.” Playing Division I tennis was one of his biggest reasons for coming
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to KSU. Osorio was very adamant about his goals and what he wanted to do in his final year at KSU. “I didn’t know much about KSU, but I wanted to go Division I and I liked the Kennesaw area,” Osorio said. “We want to be the first [KSU team] to win the conference — that’s
the main goal. We want to bring KSU to the next level.” Osorio and the rest of the men’s tennis team will be back in action at the Louisville Fall Invite from Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13. We want to bring KSU to the next level.”
Schmit named ASUN golfer of the week, shows promising career in season opener Garrett Barton III | Staff Writer 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 of 211 for the week. In her first collegiate competition, Schmit finished in the top 10 and led her team in scoring. She also scored lower than any other player on par 4 holes, shooting an average of 3.77 strokes. Schmit’s display at the
tournament did not go unnoticed, as she received the Atlantic Sun Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week award on Thursday, Sept. 26. “Meva was amazing this week and I couldn’t be happier for her,” head coach Rhyll Brinsmead said. “She has put the work in and executed like a seasoned pro.” The 54-hole Golfweek Challenge tournament featured 16 universities from across the United States. After three days, the Owls finished seventh overall with a team score of 8-over-par. KSU finished ahead of several major programs, and four players finished within the top 50 individual scorers. “I am so proud of the team for their play this week,” Brinsmead
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said. “To pick up quality wins over ranked opponents in our first event is an ideal way to kick start the fall season.” Four of the team’s five members are first-year players, including three freshmen. The overall inexperience at the college level did not seem to matter, as they played consistently and kept mistakes to a minimum. Junior Tai Anudit finished tied for 24th for the week, finishing strongly with a team-high final day score of 69. After finishing at even-par Monday and 6-over on Tuesday, Anudit ran up the leaderboard on Wednesday at 3-under for the day. The Owls have flourished under Brinsmead and will look to continue
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such success in 2019. The golf team has won four conference titles under her watch, while six individual golfers have been named conference Golfer of the Year, according to KSU Athletics. Last season, KSU won the Magnolia Invitational, the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic and its second consecutive ASUN Conference championship. This year’s young team has proven itself to be capable of building on last year’s success. The Owls’ next tournament is the Illini Women’s Invitational, hosted by Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8.
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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 to do.” Beginning early in the first quarter, the Owls showed that its team can dominate fast and never look back. The Owls’ defense held its own to start the quarter, stopping Reinhardt after only eight yards of offense was allowed. After the Owls collected the short punt from the Eagles, senior running back Kevin Ficklin opened the scoring with a 22-yard touchdown. The early score was followed by a touchdown from senior Daniel David. The quarterback charged through the Reinhardt defense for a one-yard touchdown of his own. After no response from the Eagles, KSU remained in control in the second quarter with two touchdowns by sophomore Isaac Foster in the third and fourth offensive possessions, furthering the lead 28-0. Although there were no touchdowns from the Owls in its fifth possession, sophomore kicker Nathan Robertson added to the score with a 40-yard field goal to extend the lead to 31-0. Reinhardt finally answered back with a touchdown by quarterback Billy Hall’s 21-yard run to make it 31-7. The third quarter began with each team trading possessions. With just minutes left to go, lightning began to strike at Fifth Third Bank Stadium, leaving both teams and spectators to seek shelter. After an anticipated response
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from officials, the game was put to a stop after 45 minutes of waiting. “Weird way to end a game,” Bohannon said. “In my coaching career, I don’t know if I had one that ended like this.” KSU finished the game with 264 total yards. Foster finished with a game-high of 127 yards. “Before the game, Bronson Rechsteiner told me that he had a vision that he was going to block their safety for a touchdown run for me and that is exactly what he did,” Foster said. “There was great blocking on the perimeter all night.” After this win, the Owls are 4-1 on the season, averaging 39 points per game while only allowing roughly 13 points. The Owls remain No. 4 in the Coaches’ Poll and came in at No. 7 in the STATS Football Championship Subdivision Poll The Owls have now been in the top 25 for 25 consecutive weeks, while also holding a top 10 ranking for 21 weeks straight, according to the KSU Athletics. Reinhardt left the game with only 99 total yards as the KSU defense forced the Eagles to punt on its first six possessions. Sophomore Kareem Taylor helped the Owls with some big defensive plays, and finished the game collecting five total tackles to lead the Owls defense. Even though the game was cut short, Bohannon was very pleased with student turnout. “The student section was phenomenal,” Bohannon said. “I would have to say it was the best since we’ve been here.” The Owls will be tested as the next two opponents are against Big South competition. After a break next weekend, the Owls will be back home Saturday, Oct. 12, hosting Charleston Southern for homecoming.
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