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Student media should never allow censorship Marquis Holmes | EIC We as student journalists are experiencing censorship and it’s sickening. A couple of weeks ago, the Daily Trojan, the student-run newspaper at the University of Southern California, recently published an editorial expressing their refusal to back down to their administration. A Daily Trojan reporter was recently ordered by their university spokesman not to take notes during a community input meeting but allowed for publications such as the Los Angeles Times to do the opposite. In some cases, defying the view of the administration has resulted in outright consequences. Recently, Liberty University officials in Virginia have come under fire after terminating two student editors of the Champion, their student-run newspaper.
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UNIVERSITY OFFICALS DENY LAWSUIT ALLEGATIONS Sabrina Kerns | News Editor
Kennesaw State filed a response on Sept. 19 to a lawsuit brought against the university earlier this year by Ratio Christi, a christian student organization, denying many of the claims brought forward in the organization’s complaint. According to court documents obtained by the Sentinel, the KSU officials listed as the defendants in the lawsuit denied any allegations that KSU officials “seek to silence or restrict those who express ideas to which they object, using a myriad of different university policies to effectuate this censorship.” The defendants also denied that they violated the constitutional rights those within Ratio Christi at KSU, according to court documents.
Ratio Christi originally made these allegations in a complaint against KSU in February earlier this year. The student organization alleged that KSU’s policies on where students can set up displays on campus and speak with students is unconstitutional. The group “sought to conduct a prolife display on campus in 2016 and 2017 to prompt dialogue with students and faculty on the issue of abortion,” according to the complaint. The complaint states that Ratio Christi requested a space on the campus green to set up its display, but it claimed that the university denied its requests and redirected the group to a “speech zone” that the group claimed only comprises less than one percent
of the university’s campus. In the court documents, KSU officials said that the area on campus described by the group “has been referred to by some as a ‘free speech’ area,” and they said that it is the only area that may be reserved for off-campus speakers for “expressive activities.” They admitted that the area comprises a small portion of the campus. University officials listed in the complaint have requested a jury trial and have requested that “defendants be awarded and plaintiffs be assessed all costs of this action,” according to court documents. Before filing the response on Sept. 19, KSU filed an extension on the lawsuit. Both parties agreed to the extension as a way “to permit them an opportunity to explore the
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As long as there is at least one university official across this nation that truly believes we are to be taken lightly, we will continue to experience attempts to silence student media. I could go on a rant about the acts of student media censorship in 2018 alone. We can talk about Max Gordan’s fight to keep a breaking high school story afloat. We can talk about Critic Te Arohi’s retaliation after Otago University officials in New Zealand removed hundreds of copies from their campus. I refuse to spit out a flurry of First Amendment information for an entire article. I’m fairly confident that any educated reader is aware of the rights that we share as the press. If you’re not, then I proudly introduce you to a buddy of mine — the U.S. Constitution. As long as there is at least one university official across this nation that truly believes we are to be taken lightly, we will continue to experience attempts to silence student media. In recent years, the media has been instrumental in informing the people of misconduct in the highest of offices. We have equipped the people with the knowledge to make crucial decisions about their leaders. The press serves as watchdogs that hold leaders responsible and student media shares the same role. Do not allow yourself to ever be silenced. Our responsibility to the people falls no lower than that of the New York Times or the Washington Post just because we are students.
possibility of resolving some or all of the claims raised in the complaint,” according to the extension. “The parties have made significant progress toward resolving the claims and issues in this litigation and desire to continue their ongoing settlement efforts,” the extension states. Alliance Defending Freedom also filed a suit against KSU in March earlier this year on behalf of KSU’s Young Americans for Freedom chapter after the university charged the group an extra security fee to invite a guest speaker to campus.
The KSU Women’s Basketball head coach, Agnus Berenato, talks to players during a 2018 game against USC Upstate.
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Women’s basketball head coach announces breast cancer diagnosis Rio White | Sports Editor Kennesaw State women’s basketball coach Agnus Berenato revealed at a recent team dinner that she has begun treatment for breast cancer. According to her medical team at Georgia Breast Care, Berenato’s annual mammogram reported an abnormality in an early stage. A biopsy and evaluation confirmed the presence of a low-grade breast cancer called invasive ductal carcinoma. Many people have already shown an outpour of support toward Berenato, who successfully completed her first surgery on Thursday, Sept. 28. Her importance to the team was underscored by assistant head coach Khadija Head, who will lead the team on an interim basis. “[We are] saddened because Coach B means so much to each of us and empowered because Coach B is a warrior who never backs down from a challenge,” Head said. “We trust her now, and will
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continue to believe her forever.” The third-year coach has not only been instrumental in rebuilding the team but more importantly has served as a leader and mentor for many women at KSU and her previous schools — Rider, Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh.
“I speak for the entire campus in wishing her a speedy recovery as we hold her spot on the basketball court until she returns.” KSU President Pamela Whitten said. “I am not afraid of cancer and I will not be defined by this,” Berenato said. “My mother and brother passed from cancer and I have a sister who is a breast cancer survivor.”
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For KSU’s annual Pink Day basketball game on Feb. 9, Berenato invited her personal doctor to be an honorary guest coach. The game will hold special meaning as Berenato’s positive and confident spirit guides the team this season. “I speak for the entire campus in wishing her a speedy recovery as we hold her spot on the basketball court until she returns.” KSU President Pamela Whitten said. “We know she’ll be applying her cando spirit to this challenge as well.” As for when she might return, Berenato is confident as ever. “I don’t plan to miss any games or be out very long,” she said. During a career that has spanned 35 years, Berenato has coached four college teams and has become a respected figure at each institution. Berenato helped rebuild programs at Georgia Tech and the University of Pittsburgh after beginning her career at Rider University.
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Cobb County Police arrested a Kennesaw State student at Ridgeview Institute on Thursday, Sept. 13, after the student was found on the Kennesaw campus with a loaded gun. According to an arrest report available on the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office website, Kenneth Alvin Glover faces a felony charge of carrying weapons within school safety zones. Glover also faces four more felony counts — three counts of terroristic threats and acts and an additional charge of aggravated assault. A bond was set at $11,220 for the charge of carrying weapons within school safety zones, but Glover is not being provided with the option of a bond for the other four felony charges. KSU’s Police Department detained Glover on Aug. 29 after they received a call from his mother requesting that they perform a welfare check. Responding officers found Glover outside of The Commons on the Kennesaw campus and requested that a counselor from Student Success Services arrives to evaluate him. A report obtained from the KSU Police Department revealed that Glover’s mother told police that Glover is bipolar and had not been taking his medication. She reported that she did not know how long Glover had been off of his medication and she said that he seemed to be in a “manic state.” Once he finished speaking with Glover, the counselor reported to the police that Glover had threatened to “kill students who wronged him.” The officers then detained Glover for an involuntary evaluation, according to the report. After KSU police detained Glover, they found a loaded handgun in his backpack and issued a warrant for his arrest. Glover was then transported to Ridgeview Institute, a behavioral hospital in Smyrna. The responding officer stated in the report that while he was being transported, Glover “started to ramble on about killing people, he was Jesus, is known to stack bodies and other various odd language.” Glover remained at Ridgeview Institute for nearly 15 days before being released and then arrested by the Cobb County police.
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Internship students to help with children’s social skills Megan Butler | Staff Writer
During the 1960s this bathtub ran in races held on the then-named Southern Polytechnic State University campus.
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BATHTUB GIFTED TO KSU TO CELEBRATE LATE PROFESSOR Sasha Avchukov | Staff Writer Kennesaw State’s College of Engineering was recently gifted a cast iron bathtub on Aug. 25 in the name of the late Edward Jordan, a former adjunct professor and KSU alumnus. The gift originated from the popular bathtub races that took place on the Marietta campus, formerly known as Southern Polytechnic State University, that originated in the 1960s. The races provided engineering students an outlet to apply their skills in the construction of these bathtubs, and brought audiences of over a thousand people to campus. Jordan enjoyed the bathtub races and won several of them when he was a mechanical engineering student, according to the KSU website.
Jordan passed away in December 2017 at age 65 after teaching at KSU for 32 years. His wife, Shirley Jordan, and close friend, Diana Whittle, donated the bathtub at a special event on Aug. 25 to commemorate Jordan and the bathtub races. “We wished to make this donation to the University representing Edward and the bathtub racing legacy, which includes the students and staff involved throughout the years,” Shirley Jordan said. “This tub represents knowledge gained, ingenuity, as well as skills developed by the students and staff of Kennesaw State University, formerly known as Southern Polytechnic State University.”
The gift was presented to Renee Butler, interim dean of the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. About 65 people attended the ceremony, and the bathtub was permanently hung as a display in the lobby of the Engineering Technology Center. “It is a real testament to our students’ ingenuity and creativity, and it really is a great piece of engineering art,” Butler said. “It’s going to be really great for our students to learn the heritage of the bathtub races and see the bathtub that was made as an example to inspire them to be creative in their endeavors,” Butler continued.
University places pause on curriculum change review process Sabrina Kerns | News Editor Kennesaw State Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Linda Noble placed a strategic pause on the curriculum change review process at the university. Noble first announced the strategic pause in an email to faculty and staff in late August, stating that she had heard repeatedly from faculty members that the curriculum review process does not allow enough time to review curricula or incorporate any curriculum changes into KSU’s system. Noble said in the email that KSU has an extensive review process for any curriculum changes requested by university faculty members. “We want to ensure that each proposal is given the appropriate level of attention, complying with both the spirit and letter of the review process,” Noble stated in the email. Noble later said that there are six steps involved in the curriculum change review process. The change is reviewed by the department’s curriculum committee, the department chair,
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the college’s curriculum committee, the college’s dean, the university’s curriculum committee and finally, the Provost. After a curriculum change receives final approval, the change is published in KSU’s catalog, Noble said. “As KSU has grown, the number of curriculum proposals have increased,” Noble said. “In the 2017-18 academic year, we reviewed over 500 new course proposals and more than 125 program proposals. With the increase, the review committees do not have adequate time to properly review the proposals. Additionally, those impacted by curriculum changes do not have adequate time to make any necessary adjustments.” Noble announced that although there is currently a pause on any curriculum review changes, faculty can still request a review if the failure to make the change to the curriculum will have a negative impact on students or the degree program. Noble stated that any exemption requests should be sent to the
associate vice president for curriculum, who will determine if the request meets the criteria for review. According to Noble, there are currently 300 proposals currently under review. The proposals will not continue through the review process until the pause is lifted, and Noble said she will work with the campus to “determine the best path forward” for the proposals. Noble formed a working group to review the curriculum approval policies at KSU. “I want to ensure that the University has policies and practices in place ensuring a thorough and rigorous review, with a streamlined timeline preventing the type of backlog of proposals we are currently experiencing,” Noble stated in the email to faculty and staff. Noble said that she and KSU President Dr. Pamela Whitten will determine when the pause should be lifted after they receive recommendations from the working group.
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The lawsuit states that, by charging YAF the extra fee for the guest speaker and not allowing the group to use student activity fee funding to clear the cost, the university engaged in “viewpoint discrimination.”
KSU also filed an extension for the lawsuit filed on behalf of YAF on Sept. 4, also for the purpose of working to resolve some of the issues brought up within the complaint. KSU filed another motion to extend
the time to respond to the complaint on Sept. 24, according to court documents. YAF agreed to the extension, and the time for KSU to respond to the complaint has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Dr. Allison Garefino is the director overseeing the new undergraduate program.
Kennesaw State is offering a new undergraduate internship opportunity that allows students to work with and help children develop their social skills. KSU’s School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development is now offering this unique program each semester where students learn how to correctly address behavioral problems in children and how to help them develop positive social skills. According to Dr. Allison Garefino, clinical director of the school’s children and family programs, the program mainly focuses on elementary school children, typically ranging from five to 12 years old, and it is structured as a recreational after-school program. “The kids don’t know that they are receiving treatment, per say — they just get to do different activities, field days and arts and crafts, but in a situation where KSU undergraduate student interns, usually in psychology, are trained to implement the intervention,” Garefino said. These social skills are implemented by practicing evidence-based behavioral intervention, using behavioral modifications to increase positive social behaviors and decrease negative social behaviors, Garefino said. We also help teach social-emotional development to help the kids internalize some of the correct behaviors they should do and how to handle frustrating situations,” Garefino said. The program practices a “token economy” where the children earn rewards by gaining social skill points. “Non-compliance is one of the behaviors that parents really struggle with, meaning that when you ask the child to do something, the child does not make a reasonable or appropriate effort within ten seconds to comply to the adult’s command,” Garefino said. “When this occurs, the child loses a social skill point for not being a good listener or for whatever the negative behavior might be.” Giving the children more praise than negative
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feedback is very crucial for increasing their positive behaviors, according to Garefino. “By losing a social skill point the child is getting negative feedback right away, but the key to teaching the social skills, for us, is anytime we have to talk to a child about a negative behavior, we make sure to give them three positives,” Garefino said. “Usually kids receive three negative feedbacks for every one praise they might receive, so we very consciously change that. Garefino said that children facing behavioral challenges are usually treated with individual therapy or through speaking with a school counselor, but she said that there is currently no evidence that these treatments helps change the children’s behavior. “We not only work with the kids directly giving them the treatment they need, but we also work with the parents to teach them how to do what we do, while at the same time teaching the undergraduates a framework for how to work with children,” Garefino said. “I think that this is one of the most helpful things for the community.” Undergraduate students of all majors are welcome to apply for the internship. Garefino said that she is looking for more interested undergraduate students in psychology, nursing and education to join the program. The program’s fall session will begin on Oct. 8, and the spring program will start in February. “I’m thrilled to be able to work with KSU undergrads who are presumably going to go on and work with parents and families where they will already have experience implementing evidence-based intervention, which is what we know actually works based on the literature,” Garefino said. More information about this program as well as other children and family programs offered at KSU’s center for conflict management can be found on the center’s website.
Department hosts World Interaction Design Day Peyton Elliot | Staff Writer Kennesaw State’s Department of Technical Communication and Interactive Design hosted a World Interaction Design Day on Tuesday, Sep. 25, in the Atrium Building on the Marietta campus. According to Lara Palmer, department chair and associate professor for the TCID, the event was one of approximately 75 other WIDD events held across other campuses, corporations and other sites around the world. “World Interaction Design Day is where we come together as a united global community to show how interaction design improves the human condition,” the WIDD website states. “Our aim is to have a positive, long-lasting impact by facilitating activities that support dialogue and outcomes.” TCID’s goal was to bring awareness to students about the role design plays in the technologies used everyday such as apps, screens and others. TCID also wanted to promote their unique program and excellent career opportunities to everyone at KSU, Palmer said. According to the WIDD website, this year’s theme was diversity and inclusion in design. “We’re challenging the interaction design community to look at how language, culture, gender, age and ability are reflected in design, and how designers can use their skills to improve accessibility to products and services for the
community at large,” the website states. After Palmer opened the session at this year’s event, Michael Lahey, program director for the bachelor of science in interactive design, addressed the group of attendees about the role of design in everyday life. Lahey explained that design for technologies involves designing for complex systems and experiences. Lahey said that interactive designers must understand stakeholder needs, user needs and business goals to build the best experience possible for users. After Lahey’s speech, he was able totake questions from students and advisors in the audience. A group of senior students then sat with guests and presented some of their projects and gave audience members a student’s perspective on the program. “Our WIDD event was a great success,” Palmer said. “Our students’ work really helped everyone understand how important design is and what our BS in interactive design is all about.” Palmer will also host a World Usability Day event on Nov. 8 in the Social Science Atrium Building and a Portfolio Capstone for Technical Communication and Interactive Design in the same month.and Interactive Design in the same month.
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Alumnus donates $2.5 million to baseball program
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KSU recently received a donation of $2.5 million in support for the baseball program.
A Kennesaw State University alumnus donated $2.5 million in support for the baseball program, recording as the largest one-time single donation to the KSU Department of Athletics. Mickey Dunn, a graduate of KSU, committed $2.5 million to the KSU Department of Athletics on Sept. 15. Dunn is the president and CEO of ML Industries, a leading manufacturer of items such as airbags and automobile seat covers. “Anyone that is in a position where they make money should give money back,” Dunn said.”I think this donation will carry a lot of weight for many years to come. I think a lot of athletes will be affected by this in a positive manner.” The KSU baseball program has yet to decide what the donation will be specifically used for. Mike Sansing, head coach of the KSU baseball team, expects that the donation will help the KSU Owls “reach the next level.”
“Right now we are just celebrating the generosity of the Dunn family and we are really appreciative of what they’ve done,” Sansing said.”I think there will be opportunity to do some big things with that gift in terms of the future. I feel very optimistic about what will happen for our program and our players.” Since the program’s inception, the KSU baseball team has earned two national championships, eight regular-season titles and made 20 postseason appearances, which include advancing to the 2014 NCAA Division I Super Regional. Coach Sansing said he and Mr. Dunn initially met through the former athletic director at Southern Polytechnic State University when Sansing was the assistant coach. After his baseball career with the Hornets, from 1978-81, Dunn was inducted into the Southern Polytechnic State University Hall of
Talon Express store opens at KSU Cameron Loi | Staff Writer Kennesaw State’s Talon Express opened its doors on the Kennesaw campus in September, offering printing and shipping services to the KSU community. Talon Express resides on the second floor of the James V. Carmichael Student Center. The store was built to replace the UPS store located in the Student Center, but was closed last spring on April 26. The UPS store remained on KSU’s campus for four years, but the university decided to open a KSU-owned shop instead. “We have appreciated our relationship with the UPS Store,” Assistant Vice President of Campus Services Kasey Helton said. “But by opening a store that is owned and operated by Kennesaw State University, we can be more flexible and can reinvest in projects that benefit our campus community.” Talon Express offers many of the same amenities that the UPS store on campus used to offer. The services that Talon Express offers includes full-service printing, packing and label making, posters and graphic designs.
“By opening a store that is owned and operated by KSU, we can be more flexible and can reinvest in projects that benefit our campus community.” One service that was offered at the UPS store that is not yet offered at Talon Express is the option to have a passport photo taken. Aviaon Navarro and Kaodi Okafor, two student assistants at Talon Express, said that they receive packages at the store that students who live on campus order and notify students via email that the package has arrived safely and is ready to be picked up. Residential students can pick up their letters at the mail window at the shop during its business hours, but students may pick up any packages they received from the lockers inside of the store any time, according to Talon Express’ website. An art store is also available within Talon Express, providing supplies for ceramics, photography, painting, illustration, sculpting and more, according to its website. The services available at Talon Express can be used by any faculty, staff and students on campus.
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Fame in 2015, a wing of the KSU Athletics Hall of Fame, when he earned all-conference and alldistrict honors. Dunn said his opportunity to play four years of college baseball had a tremendous effect on his confidence as a student-athlete and it helped him become the successful entrepreneur he is today. “I dedicated my whole four years to being the best I could possibly be,” Dunn said. Dunn recently returned to KSU to complete the requirements for his degree at the age of 58, after only needing 13 more credit hours. Dunn completed his degree this summer and plans to participate in the fall graduation ceremony this upcoming December. “Getting my degree is one of the most impactful things that has happened in my life,” Dunn said. “I’m very proud to be a graduate of Kennesaw State University.”
KSU dance receives $336,000 donation for scholarships
At least 844 people died in eastern Indonesia after an earthquake and tsunami struck the island of Sulawesi Friday, according to the New York Times. The magnitude 7.5
The Latest Rescue teams searched for survivors and confirmed over 840 dead, with numbers expected to increase as high as one thousand as the searches continue. With a lack of equipment, rescuers had difficulty finding survivors who may be trapped under debris, according to the New York Times.
called the Promare-Conner Memorial Endowed Fund for Dance, was given by Jay and Debra Yunek, and it is meant to honor their late uncle Glenn Conner and his partner and dance choreographer Eleo Pomare. According to KSU’s website, the fund is meant to encourage the study and performance of Promare’s work in the field of dance, preserving his memory. “The legacy that my uncle, Glenn Conner, would want is that his contribution ensures educational opportunities for KSU dance students who are economically challenged and are interested in advancing the social concerns reflected in the works of his life partner, Eleo Pomare,” Yunek said. Since its start in 2005, the KSU dance program has collaborated with the region’s premiere art organizations and has grown to become the largest collegiate dance program in Georgia. Coming up on Oct. 12 and Oct. 13, KSU Dance will present the internationally acclaimed Spellbound Contemporary Ballet from Rome, Italy, in the KSU Dance Theatre on the Marietta Campus. “We are thrilled that KSU was selected to be the recipient of the Pomare-Conner fund, and we are so thankful for the support of our Department of Dance by the Yunek family,” President Pamela Whitten said during her first donor ceremony since becoming KSU’s president this past summer.
KSU names students for Coca-Cola STEM scholars Sabrina Kerns | News Editor Kennesaw State recently selected 35 students as part of the first cohort of the Coca-Cola First Generation and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholars program. The program begins during the current fall semester and provides each recipient with a $5,000 scholarship reward. The program was made available for first-generation students — students that are the first in their immediate families to seek a four-year degree — and underrepresented STEM students at KSU. According to KSU’s website, the students were selected based on financial need, GPA, academic major and a scholarship essay submitted by each applicant. The $5,000 scholarship will be coupled with the HOPE scholarship to help alleviate financial stress and help cover tuition, fees and textbook expenses. The Coca-Cola Foundation donated $1.25 million to KSU earlier this year in March in order to create this program and support first-generation students, Coca-Cola’s first major grant to KSU, according to KSU’s website. Coca-Cola will also provide recipients of
the scholarship with mentors and on-campus graduation coaches to help answer any questions students might have during their time at KSU. Students will be required to visit with their graduation coaches at least once per month throughout the semester. Students will also participate in a series of workshops throughout the four-year program, according to KSU’s website. The application for the program became available to students in December 2017 and remained open until April 1, 2018. Interviews based on the applications began later in April. The applications were then narrowed down to 35 students. “At KSU, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive, and the Coca-Cola Scholars Program is truly an extension of those efforts,” President Pamela Whitten said. “I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to The Coca-Cola Foundation for making this program a reality. We are so proud of what these students have already accomplished and look forward to watching them soar as Owls.”
People looked through body bags that were lined up in the streets for missing family members. U.S. President Donald Trump extended his “warmest condolences” and said he is sending first responders to Indonesia in a press conference Monday, according to the Washington Post.
In Context The tsunami detector buoys were not functioning properly and failed to prepare the country for the disaster, according to BBC
News. Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho told BBC that the 21 detectors in the sea were damaged or stolen.
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Amy Casto | Contributor Kennesaw State’s Department of Dance announced Thursday, Sept. 20, that it recently received a donation of $336,000 for student scholarships. Ivan Pulinkala, interim dean of the College of the Arts and previous chair of the Department of Dance, said that this gift will be used to support both the academic and artistic endeavors of the dancers in the program. Pulinkala said that the funds will be used for student scholarships, as well as annual guest artist residencies that will enhance the educational experience of the students. “Providing financial support to students through the development of more scholarships is one of the main focuses of President Whitten,” Pulinkala said. “We have to continue to lessen the financial cost and burden of higher education for students to enable them to succeed.” The scholarship recipients will be selected by the Dance Scholarship Committee that is comprised of dance faculty and staff, and the gift will be awarded annually based on need and excellence, Pulinkala said. “This gift is going to be impactful for dance majors at KSU, as it will provide substantial support to its recipients for generations to come,” Pulinkala said. “Through this endowment, KSU will be able to attract and retain some of the top dance talent in Georgia.” According to KSU’s website, the substantial gift,
earthquake created a tsunami that destroyed thousands of buildings and left people scavenging the streets for food and aid. Floods from the tsunami have caused blocked roads and food shortages.
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Despite the backlash from students, Jesse McCartney’s performance will go on to benefit the university.
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JESSE MCCARTNEY’S HOMECOMING PERFORMANCE BENEFITS KSU Lola Uthman | Staff Writer Kennesaw State’s selection of Jesse McCartney for the homecoming concert, set for Oct. 4, may have perplexed some students but the exposure KSU will receive because of McCartney will go on to benefit the university. Aside from starring in a boy band, McCartney has also been featured in multiple TV shows and movies, including “Hannah Montana,” “Horton Hears a Who!” and “The Suite Life on Deck.” His debut song “Beautiful Soul” eventually peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Top 100 charts in 2004. “I loved Jesse on that episode of ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ 10 years ago, but I haven’t kept up with him since then,” said
junior sociology major Marty Owens. While he may not be as popular as he was in the past, McCartney’s presence can still have an impact on KSU. College students from all over Georgia will come to see him, which will allow people to explore parts of the campus. As a result, some students might become interested in the university and decide to apply. The homecoming concert, and homecoming week as a whole, is a way to interact with students and get involved with the university activities. The events are meant to get students enthusiastic about the football game and celebrate past and current KSU students. The more people who attend the homecoming concert and game, the more funding the college has to focus on major problems on campus, such as parking and the lack of professors for certain classes. Students who attend homecoming also have a chance to network with staff and
alumni, which can lead to internships or job opportunities. An article from NPR claims that around 70 percent of jobs are no longer published. Instead, a majority of people get jobs by having the right connections. Going to homecoming allows students to create and strengthen relationships that will benefit them in their career. “I think having Jesse is good for all of the student body so that we can come together for once as a student body and actually try to have fun for homecoming,” said junior media and entertainment major Nakaia Williams. There is something else to remember — the point of this concert is to have fun! “I get that he probably wasn’t everyone’s first choice,” said sophomore biochemistry major Mattew O’Niell, “But I can’t say enough good things about his performances. He doesn’t disappoint.”
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After Daily Trojan was denied the ability to take notes during a community input meeting, the idea of censorship in student media resurfaces.
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We as the student press possess and have demonstrated the ability to hold officials responsible across all echelons. The moment we give in and allow student media to die is the moment when we give up on the students that we serve — It is the point where we allow officials to exert their will on our students without consequence. I can only speak for my outstanding staff and the editorial boards before me, but the Sentinel has stepped up to the plate to report on things that sometimes made Kennesaw State look bad. We have pulled countless open record requests that broke stories such as the resignation of former KSU President Sam Olens. We have always been dedicated to serving the populous with the information they can not get anywhere else and in many ways, we have succeeded. Like any publication outside of our university system, we have rights to open records and open meetings. We are no one’s public relations firm. If you are uncertain about your rights, resources such as the Student Press Law Center and the Freedom of Information Act exists for your journalistic success. You will always have to fight for your voice and nothing worth having will come easy. My question to the student press is, will you fight for your rights or allow everything the alumni before you worked for to die?
Without studentathletes, there would be no such thing as making brackets for March Madness, spending Saturday nights under the lights watching football, or ultimately, the large sums of money brought in to universities by these teams. College athletes do so much for universities like Kennesaw State, and the least schools can do is to pay them back for their hard work and dedication. Last year, revenue for the National Collegiate Athletic Association surpassed $1 billion, making the organization one of the biggest names in sports entertainment. Despite its continued financial growth, the association continues to defend its policy of denying salaries to their players. The debate over compensating college athletes began in 1957 with the organization’s first executive director, Walter Byers. The association was involved in a Colorado court case during Byers’ time as the director over its refusal to pay workmen’s compensation death benefits to Billie Dwade Dennison, the widow of a football player who suffered a fatal head injury while playing for Fort Lewis A&M College. While Dennison was initially awarded her husband’s benefits, the association appealed, claiming that the player was not an employee but rather a student-athlete. The initial decision was overturned and Dennison was left with nothing. Byers is credited with creating the term “student-athlete” as a way to avoid compensation insurance claims by injured players. The designation is now used across the association to avoid the legal requirements of treating college athletes as employees. Rachel Elliot, a recent KSU civil
engineering graduate, expressed her frustration over how the association treats athletes. “Colleges monetize football to line the pockets of rich people in charge while exploiting young people whose greatest hope of financial security and education is in playing football,” Elliot said. “It’s exploitative and forces students to depend on the college while actually getting nothing from it.” While playing for a college sports team can share benefits such as scholarships, the demanding schedule that athletes follow leaves them with little time for gainful employment. This has led to players resorting to selling their autographs or shoes to make money, something the association expressly forbids. “Because of the practices and scrimmages they have to do, they do not have time to get a regular job,” said accounting graduate Kevin Sammie. “Also, [compensation] stops them from breaking school policies by selling their autographs for money.” The most direct argument, however, is that schools simply owe their athletes for all the hard work and benefits they provide for universities. “The students bring a large sum of revenue to the school through ticket purchases, as well as publicity through televised games,” said Jason Outwater, junior information systems major. “They deserve at least some kind of compensation for that.” As with most national disputes, it all comes down to money. An organization worth over $1 billion refuses to pay their athletes due to a vague definition of a term they created to avoid compensating injured players and their families. This position is rooted in the unethical behavior of generations past, and until the association pays its athletes fairly, college sports continue to be a source of conflict and inequity.
Student-athletes should not be compensated Rio White | Sports Editor The debate surrounding the payment of studentathletes is a complicated one that is shrouded by corruption and misguided mindsets. Student-athletes receive scholarships for playing sports that they excel at and enjoy, while most other students struggle with debt accrued from student loans. While the prospect of scholarships may sound promising, the reality is that very few students who earn athletic scholarships will move forward to professional sports. Often times, student-athletes tend to rely on scholarships as a means of going to college, which creates a false promise of instant gratification. On one hand, it is the fault of the student-athletes for choosing to ignore academics in high school, but it is also the fault of coaches and the NCAA for not preparing student-athletes for a life in the general workforce away from sports. At the same time, it is the responsibility of coaches to not shower student-athletes with expensive amenities and to instead teach them life skills and to focus on academics. Education is the most important factor in maintaining a stable future, and this idea should be expressed to all student-athletes, even if that means scaling back the intense practice sessions that are harmful to both the body and grades. According to Amanda Riley of New York Times, mixing school and sports can “tempt kids into believing that it is O.K. if they don’t like math or
writing — that there is another path to glory.” Even though many high school students want to become professional athletes, a majority of college athletes do not go on to play professional sports. According to the NCAA, only about two percent of college athletes end up playing at the professional level. Many student-athletes receive partial, if not full scholarships, to play sports for their university. These scholarship amounts can cover all of their tuition along with room and board in some cases. According to the website for college scholarship statistics, colleges and universities in the U.S. awarded about $4 billion in athletic scholarships in 2017 alone. Paying students on top of their athletic scholarships would be a considerable amount of money going towards the compensation of college athletes. It is argued that college athletes do not have time to get a job, yet most working college students use their money to pay for their college education. There is no doubt that studentathletes are being taken advantage of by the NCAA and that the fancy and expensive amenities afforded to them by their schools is a way of avoiding paying wages. My argument is that studentathletes should be given opportunities to prepare for the lives they will lead after college, which is very likely to be a life outside of sports.
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ARTS AND LIVING Professor Profile: Jenny Sadre-Orafai Shannon Mayembe | Staff Writer
After renewing his DACA application, Tony Albarca is now a senior biology major in his final semester at KSU.
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ONE YEAR LATER: STUDENT RENEWS DACA Luke Gardner | Arts and Living Editor Imagine working hard your entire life to have your dreams taken away because of where you come from. This was the reality faced by KSU student Tony Albarca just last year as he anxiously watched the Trump administration end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. During the process, Albarca feared facing deportation, which would have meant losing his opportunity at an education and being taken away from his wife. In Sept. 2017, Albarca spoke about his experience as a DACA recipient. Almost a year later, we caught up with Albarca, who is now a senior biology major in his final semester. He has changed his concentration from veterinary science to a focus in ecology, specifically in bioenergy and cites his love for the outdoors and the environment as the reason for his field of study. “I have faith that scientists and engineers will reach a breakthrough and develop new solutions,” Albarca said. Albarca has also gotten married and moved to Doraville, Georgia, in the past year. He was able to renew his DACA status over the summer, allowing him to reside another two years in the U.S. Still, after his DACA status ends in 2020, Albarca could face deportation as someone who is undocumented.
In the process of renewing his DACA status, Albarca had to submit paperwork proving that he hasn’t left the U.S. since his arrival at five years old. He recalled having to visit his old elementary schools and middle school to pull paperwork and each award he received in school. Albarca also had to submit to a background check, register for selective service and gather letters of recommendation. Applying for and renewing his DACA status was a time-consuming process. “My family and teachers motivated me to push forward,” Albarca said. “They pushed me to do research and apply for scholarships and colleges even though my legal status did not qualify me.” Although Albarca has lived in Georgia since his arrival, he still pays out-of-state tuition despite his family paying state taxes. His original goal was to enroll in the University of Georgia, but wasn’t eligible due to a 2010 state law prohibiting undocumented students from attending Georgia’s top five schools. While thankful for his experience at KSU, Albraca believes the law is damaging to Georgia because it motivates potential students to move to other states. Albarca explained that while DACA is not accepting new recipients, it can still be renewed by those who currently have it — even as some Congress members are now trying to
put an end to renewals. Using his personal experiences as motivation has led him to become an active member of movements for immigrants’ rights. Albarca has participated in phone banks calling local representatives, collaborated with Latin fraternity Lambda Theta Phi to throw immigration policy awareness events and has protested at Atlanta’s “Families Belong Together” rally. “My struggles ignited my passion for immigrant rights,” Albarca said. “It empowered me to learn how to be a more politically involved citizen.” Albarca explained that growing up undocumented was not always a comfortable experience, especially when he would see stories in the news of families taken from their homes in the middle of the night. “I always felt like in high school I had to look over my shoulder,” Albarca said. He expressed that he does not want other kids to go through the same fear he did and believes that the DACA program offered many kids a way to continue their education in a country that would otherwise turn a blind eye on them. For information on how to support undocumented immigrants visit riseandresist.org/abolishice.
Relaxation Station opens in Betty Siegel recreation center Nicolas Fricia | Staff Writer Kennesaw State students who feel the burden of tests, projects and exams on their shoulders have an opportunity to de-stress at the Health Promotion and Wellness Center’s new Relaxation Station. The Relaxation Station is available to all students throughout the week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers coloring, puzzles and information on meditation. There are no appointments needed, rather students are encouraged to walk in and can stay as long as they need. The Relaxation Station originally only popped up during midterms and finals, and Sherry Grabel, director of the Health Promotion and Wellness Center, expressed that she is happy to see this change. “We wanted to provide the opportunity to de-stress year round,” Grable said. The need for the Relaxation Station is showcased by research from the American College Health Association’s National College Health Assessment. The 2018 assessment’s results show that 34 percent of KSU students reported stress as a factor affecting their individual academic performance. The study also found that over the past 12 months, 85 percent of students felt overwhelmed by all they had to do, and 82 percent felt exhausted. According to Grabel, as long as
students are utilizing the station it will remain open and available throughout the semester. The Health Promotion and Wellness Center collaborates with different departments on campus such as the Department of Sports and Recreation, Library, Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Life to provide the Stress Less Week. Other Universities are offering programs like our own because students being overly stressed is a nation-wide issue. Georgia State University’s Relaxation Room is complete with a massage chair and relaxing audio recordings and John Carroll University’s Relaxation Room is equipped with yoga and meditation mats and reading material on psychology. “A new trend on college
campuses is to have pet therapy dogs ‘on staff’ to help students adjust to college life,” Grable said. “Pet therapy has been used successfully in helping others manage stress.” Grabel noted that students may recognize previous stressrelieving programs at KSU, such as “Paws and Relax” as well as the collaborative effort last year for “Stress Less Week.” With all of these resources in mind, students who are struggling to overcome their stress should visit the Relaxation Station for some self-care. For more information on the Health Promotion and Wellness Center’s Relaxation Station or other resources, visit their website at wellness.kennesaw.edu
An interview with Willie Harris Luke Gardner | Arts & Living Editor Willie Harris is a former MLB player who has played for the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago White Sox, the Boston Red Sox, the New York Mets and more. Harris, a former Kennesaw State student, now coaches the Minor League Richmond Flying Squirrels and resides in Cairo, Georgia, during the off-season. Harris sat down with the Sentinel to discuss his career and his experience at KSU.
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English professor Jenny Sadre-Orafai has been at Kennesaw State for 16 years, teaching English Composition II, poetry writing and advanced poetry writing. A poet with a passion for daring writing, her love of learning was sparked by her parents who were both teachers. “I loved watching them sit and grade papers,” Sadre-Orafai said. Other than dealing with the occasional bully, she recalled having a pleasant childhood in her hometowns of Houston, Texas, and Photo Courtesy of Jenny Sadre-Orafai Chattanooga, Tennessee. As she grew older, equally important, who care for their Sadre-Orafai, like her parents, came students and enjoy being mentors,” to fall in love with the world Sadre-Orafai said. of academia. Despite her love for her co-workers “I also fell in love hard with college and for reading and writing, Sadrewhen I was an undergrad,” SadreOrafai’s favorite part of the job is Orafai said. “The electric energy in teaching and learning from the halls and all over campus — [the the students. energy] of learning and curiosity has “They’re my favorite,” Sadre-Orafai always been palpable.” said. “I learn so much from them and Sadre-Orafai described her college love teaching almost more than I love experience as a great time where she writing, and that’s saying a lot.” learned the skills to think critically She describes her teaching style and examine art with an editorial eye. as being modeled after her favorite “It wasn’t enough to say ‘I like this professors over the years, valuing class poem or I like this novel,’” Sadrediscussion over lengthy presentations Orafai said. “I had to articulate why. and monologues. Finding my why’s really made me Sadre-Orafai is the author of five learn who I was.” chapbooks and two poetry collections. After graduating from the Her third poetry collection, co-written University of Tennessee at with Anne Champion, a fellow poet Chattanooga, Sadre-Orafai decided and author out of Boston, will be to teach at Kennesaw State, which she published in spring 2019. found to be a great choice because it Sadre-Orafai also founded the was close to her family. Sadre-Orafai literary journal, Josephine Quarterly said she has since seen the university alongside fellow poet and former evolve to become an even better colleague Komal Mathew. She serves as school than it was upon her arrival to the Executive Director of the Georgia study English at. Writers Association. “KSU is an excellent place to study When professor Sadre-Orafai is English because we have professors not teaching, she’s thinking about who are outstanding scholars and, meditation, literature, music and film.
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KSU Alumna emphasizes importance of Kurdish art Sarah Childers | Staff Writer When hearing the word “Iraq” what comes to mind? For many U.S. citizens, the answer might be images of war or scenes from distant history, but Kennesaw State graduate Autumn CockrellAbdullah hopes to change these initial perceptions. Cockrell-Abdullah’s research focuses primarily on contemporary Kurdish art. In KSU’s International Conflict Management program, she could maintain her anthropological roots while looking into conflict and art. When she began looking into Kurdish art, Cockrell-Abdullah was surprised to find almost no scholarly research on the topic. “The thing that surprised me was that when I got into the research about contemporary Kurdish art, there was just nothing,” CockrellAbdullah said. The lack of research meant that Cockrell-Abdullah had to go into the field herself and perform firsthand observations, which she found extremely fun. “I mean, come on! For my research, I’m going to art galleries and hanging out with the cool kids,” Cockrell-Abdullah said. “It’s not a bad gig.” Unfortunately, according to
Cockrell-Abdullah, it is incredibly hard to get funding for any research having to do with Iraq. Though she did receive assistance from her Ph.D. program in international conflict management, when it came time for her to do first-hand research in Iraqi Kurdistan, she had to find a way to come up with the rest of the funding herself. Because of this, CockrellAbdullah’s typical day in Kurdistan began with teaching English to fifth and sixth graders. It wasn’t until she was finished teaching each day that she would be able to work on her research. In her research, CockrellAbdullah wanted to reiterate the point that the Kurds exist. She believes that one of the faults with U.S. literature and perspective on the Middle East is that Americans often think of Iraq and Kurdistan in historical terms and forget about the people living there now. For Cockrell-Abdullah, the way to truly understand the Kurdish people is to look at their contemporary art. “I really wanted to point out that they are a contemporary society,” Cockrell-Abdullah said. “We’re thinking about contemporary people, just like you and I, trying to negotiate their lives.”
In the artwork that CockrellAbdullah studied, she saw a “society that is deeply and critically considering traditional norms and values, and thinking of ways to be able to incorporate more of the population in decision making and garnering resources.” Cockrell-Abdullah’s husband came to the U.S. as a refugee around 2000. Originally from Iraqi Kurdistan, he was able to leave with the help of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, a mandate for protecting refugees. Her husband comes from a family of artists and is a sculptor himself. With already having some knowledge of art from the Middle East, Kurdish art became a natural fit for Cockrell-Abdullah’s research. Cockrell-Abdullah began teaching anthropology at KSU in 2009. She is currently teaching anthropology at the University of North Georgia but says that she misses KSU very much. She is also working on expanding pieces of her research into a book project and hopes to visit Kurdistan again around Christmas. When asked about what her future holds, Cockrell-Abdullah jokingly said “fame and fortune.”
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KSU graduate, Autumn Cockrell-Abdullah, looks to shift the perspective of Iraq by highlighting Kurdish artists and their work.
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BURKS CLOSING IN ON CONFERENCE RECORD AS OWLS DEFEAT BULLDOGS
Tyhi Conley | Staff Writer
On the bus before Saturday’s game against Samford, Kennesaw State Football Head Coach Brian Bohannon emphasized to the team that special teams would prove to be the difference in the game against the Bulldogs. Heeding the words of his coach, running back Darnell Holland found himself where he does best — in the open field. Holland opened the second half by returning a kickoff for 72 yards, allowing the Owls to take their time before extending their lead and putting the game out of reach. With favorable field position, quarterback Chandler Burks capitalized with a three-yard rushing touchdown to score his third touchdown, assisting the Owls in a 24-10 victory Saturday night. “You want to talk about a momentum swing,” Bohannon said. “When you come out of the second half and return a kick and you’re able to capitalize, I mean, it was a back breaker.” With the game marking the third meeting between the two teams, Samford is one of the few teams KSU is familiar with in the program’s young history. After a road loss to Samford to begin last season’s campaign and an equally dramatic home victory in the FCS
“I think we took a huge step,” Burks said. “We came What happened: KSU defeated visiting out guns a blazing, ready to Samford 24-10 in their third meeting play and it was exciting Who had big game: Chandler Burks to watch.” accounted for three total touchdowns Armstrong shared the lead Next game: KSU hosts Presbyterian at for most tackles with nine, 2 p.m. Saturday along with Anthony Gore and Cole Loden. “That was a really big win playoffs, the Owls prove ready to tonight,” Bohannon said. “More than take charge in this budding rivalry. even that, we took a step forward KSU’s defense forced the Bulldogs at playing the type of football we’re out of their own game plan. Samford capable of here.” quarterback Devlin Hodges was held The Owls play their fourth to 150 passing yards — less than half straight home game next week his season average. The Owls allowed against Presbyterian, where they only four passes for over ten yards seek to extend their winning streak and none over twenty, resulting in to five games. the Bulldogs’ lowest scoring bid in The Blue Hose are 2-1 on the 31 games. season, winning their last two games “We figured out he loves rolling after having a game canceled due to his right,” linebacker Bryson Hurricane Florence and losing their Armstrong said. “One of our goals opening game against ranked was to force him to step up in the Austin Peay. pocket or force him left.” Burks will be seeking to set a new Offensively, Burks led the ways Big South conference record, as he with three total touchdowns. He led is three passing touchdowns away the rushing attack with 15 carries for from becoming the first quarterback 56 yards and a pair of touchdowns in conference history to record 30 in addition to a passing touchdown. rushing touchdowns and 30 Burks became only the second passing touchdowns. player in Big South Conference Next week’s game will be at 2 p.m. history with 2,000 rushing yards and at Fifth Third Bank Stadium and 3,000 passing yards during will air on ESPN3. his career. Andrew Butcher holds up Plank during the matchup between KSU and Samford.
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Volleyball dominates in ASUN home opener against Stetson Alex Brychta | Contributor
Lauren Wilson (30) dribbles between two Jacksonville players during Friday’s matchup.
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Soccer extends home winning streak before rallying past North Florida
In their Atlantic Sun Conference home opener, the Kennesaw State volleyball team swept Stetson University 3-0 on Friday, Sep. 28 to improve to 12-4 and extend their winning streak to six matches. With the win, the Owls extended their home winning streak against Stetson to df games dating back to 2015. They also continued their historical success against the Hatters, now leading the all-time series 16-6. Leading the way for the Owls were familiar names Lauren Chastang and Lexi Broadwater. Chastang led all players with 12 kills, and Broadwater contributed 39 assists to go along with five kills of her own. The first set was evenly matched until the Owls were able to take a 22-15 lead before ultimately winning the first set with a score of 25-16. The second set saw Stetson jump out to an early 6-2 lead. Thanks to the Owls’ defense, they were able to climb back into the game. A few costly errors on the part of the Hatters also helped, and the Owls eventually claimed the second set with a score of 25-18. In the third set, the Owls made it a point to come out strong defensively while continuing the dominant offensive approach they had displayed throughout the game. Kennesaw led throughout the set and ultimately completed the sweep with a score of 25-13. Coach Keith Schunzel was thrilled with the
outcome, highlighting skills his team showed. “I think we did a really good job on the serve and pass game. Our serving pressure was aggressive, it was consistent. On the flip side, our back row players did a fabulous job getting the ball to Lexi,” Schunzel said. “Early on I don’t think our defensive intensity was where it needed to be, so I challenged our team in our first timeout to turn that up. Once we did that I thought the match was really well played.” The Owls stayed at home to play North Florida on Sunday, defeating the Osprey 3-1. The win extended their winning streak to seven games while improving their overall record to 13-4. After losing the first set 25-23, the Owls rebounded to handily take the following three sets. Chastang recorded her 15th consecutive match with double-digit kills totaling 14, while Quin Sutphin matched a career high with eight blocks. “A lot of what we’ve been working on with Lauren is just staying high around the block, not missing the ball low into the net and not making silly errors when she shouldn’t be,” Schunzel said. “She had a fantastic game passing and hitting. She’s just doing awesome stuff this year.” The Owls will be on the road this week, visiting Florida Gulf Coast on Friday, Oct. 7, before traveling to Virginia to play Liberty on Sunday.
Teddy Teshome | Staff Writer The Kennesaw State women’s soccer team scored two second-half goals in quick succession as they pulled away a 2-0 win against visiting Jacksonville at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on Friday, Sept. 28. KSU controlled the ball for most of the match as they remained unbeaten at home. The six home wins are the most since they posted an 8-2 mark in 2009. With nine wins on the season, KSU surpassed their win total from a year ago when they finished 8-7-4. The Owls struck first when freshman Jenna Vollrath scored her team-leading fifth goal of the season on a counterattack as her lowgliding shot hit off the far post and into the goal on 53 minutes. KSU extended its lead to 2-0 less than 10 minutes later when sophomore Erin Harris dribbled around a defender inside the box and used her weaker left foot to beam a shot past the keeper just before the hour mark. It was also a great night for
redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Tiffany Sornpao, who collected her seventh clean sheet of the season and 14th of her career. Sornpao is now currently leading the ASUN conference in saves with 65 and she currently ranks third on KSU’s alltime career shutout list. “At halftime, we said we’re creating great chances and looks, we just need to be a little more composed,” head coach Benji Walton said. “I told them afterward that this one is over and we have a tough one on Sunday.” The Owls continued their winning ways when they traveled to Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday to play North Florida. A rally in the second half forced an overtime period where the Owls scored to prevail 3-2. Early on, the Owls were under pressure from the Osprey as they conceded two goals in the first half. An easy tap-in to open the scoring was followed by a penalty kick on 39 minutes.
KSU came right out of the gate in the second half, as Isabella Contreras scored two goals in 26 seconds to level the score. The match remained tied, forcing an overtime period. After a scoreless opening period, the Owls struck quickly in the second period through Kendall Higgs as she scored her third goal of the season. The win improved the Owls to 10-3-1 overall and 3-1 in conference play as they reached their tenth win for the second time in three seasons. KSU now sits at second place in the ASUN with only one loss against conference opponents. “I am so unbelievably proud of this team,” Walton said. “I challenged the team at halftime and told the players they had 45 minutes to prove to everyone what kind of team they really are.” The Owls will continue conference action as they travel to play Stetson on Thursday, Oct. 4, before coming back home to play Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday. KSU extended their home winning streak against Stetson to four games after Friday’s game.
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