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Matthew Chambers (right} blocks Joseph Keen’s (left) attack during a practice match Monday, Nov. 4.

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Kevin Barrett | The Sentinel VP Glenn Cagle (left) and President Kenzi Williams (right) of the KSU Fencing Owls.

The Kennesaw State Fencing Owls is a club sports organization that is growing, focused on competition and open to students of all skillsets. Founded in 2012, the club has gone through a resurgence due to the increasing popularity of fencing and the population growth of KSU, said Fencing Owls coach and Part-Time Instructor of Health Promotion and Physical Education John Terris. “If you’re thinking about joining fencing, now is the time to do it because we are taking big steps,” Fencing Owls Vice President Glenn Cagle said. In the past two months, the team has competed in two tournaments, one of which was the “Halloween Hack and Slash” hosted at the Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center on Oct. 26 and 27. Here, one of the KSU team members placed in the top eight among 42 competitors. “I think that we are on track this season to compete in what I called the ‘Big Four’ — University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Clemson University and the University of Florida,” Terris said. “I’m proud of the fact that the club has really been driven this season to go out and actively gain competition experience as a team.” Though fencing looks like a sport that requires specialized skills, much of the footwork and coordination involved can originate from performance sports such as gymnastics and color guard. Since over half the club began fencing in college, the fear

of skill level should not deter students from joining, Cagle said. “It’s different than anything I have done before,” Fencing Owls President Kenzi Waddell said. “I used to do color guard and a gymnastics [sic.], performance kind of sports.” Fencing yields three different disciplines — Épeé, Foil and Sabre — the first of which is primarily practiced by the Fencing Owls. Within this system, a point is awarded to an opponent when they strike their opponent in the target area. The target area consists of anything from the mask to the toes of the fencer. In order to record hit points, wires are routed from a scoring machine and attached to the fencer’s uniform. From there, the wire connects to the weapon via a scoring reel, and a score is recorded when the button at the tip of the weapon is pressed. In addition to the electronic equipment, nearly all of the gear necessary to practice fencing is provided by the club. “This includes a plastron, which is something that goes underneath your jacket to protect your arm,” Waddell said. “Women wear breastplates, which is just hard plastic.” Both Waddell and Cagle said that the Fencing Owls are both a great friend group and sports team. They encourage those looking for a place to fit in and be physically active to give the Fencing Owls a try. The Fencing Owls can be found on Instagram and Facebook. They meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Owl’s Nest.

KSU professor faces death threats over criticism of government Alex Guevara | Staff Writer Recently, Kennesaw State Associate Professor of Communication Dr. Farooq Kperogi received online threats calling for his execution in response to his criticism of the Nigerian government. The most recent threat against Kperogi was a tweet that called for the execution of Kperogi and two other men by Twitter user @witan17 Friday, Nov. 1, according to the International Centre for Investigative Reporting. “The [Nigerian] government recruited a troll factory on the internet to smear me, to attack me, to libel me, and that didn’t work because it is of no consequence to me,” Kperogi said. “They went from there to making up all kinds of falsehoods and

threats against me.” The threats follow information revealed to Kperogi that the Nigerian government might be planning to send assassins to murder him on United States soil. “I never took those death threats seriously until somebody who is close to the president [of Nigeria]’s office — who had given me lots of credible information about the president that has turned out to be entirely accurate — told me that a senior officer of the Nigerian secret police said there were plans to assassinate me,” Kperogi said. The information, which was given to Kperogi in August according to his blog, was originally dismissed by Kperogi as alarmism. That soon changed when he thought of

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what happened to Umaru Dikko, a former Nigerian minister in exile. “When I recall that Buhari had sent Israeli mercenaries to kidnap Umaru Dikko from London on July 5, 1984, and that his regime hired Israeli agents for a social media dissemination and propaganda campaign this year, according to a May 17 2019 Associated Press news story titled ‘Israeli Disinformation Campaign Targeted Nigerian Election,’ I realized that the regime is capable of the vilest malevolence imaginable to protect and conceal the unprecedented criminality it’s perpetrating every day in Nigeria,” Kperogi said in his blog post. Kperogi said he receives threats at varying

times, sometimes multiple in one day or one in an entire month. The threats he receives are via social media and email that can be linked to a smear campaign against government critics, he said. The smear campaign has previously accused Kperogi of spreading fake news. Earlier this year, the Sentinel reported on how Kperogi came under fire for tweeting videos of what looked like a Nigerian elected official thumb-printing election ballots. Kperogi accused the Nigerian official and government of rigging the election and that Nigeria’s elections were a “sham democracy.” Kperogi had been accused by some commenters under his tweet of spreading false information about the elections.

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Many in Nigeria wish to speak out against the government, but cannot out of fear of similar reactions of violence and threats, Kperogi said. Despite these threats, however, Kperogi will continue speaking against the Nigerian government as he has since the false news accusations, he said. Kperogi also does not expect the smear campaign and threats to stop. “It’s a feature of third world democracy, sadly,” Kperogi said. “But that’s no reason why I should stop. I have the advantage of being located outside of the theater of violence in Nigeria, and this is my own way of giving back to the community.”

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Nov. 11-17, 2019 The annual Disability Mentoring Day helps students learn skills to use after graduation.

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DISABILITY MENTORING DAY PROVIDES POST-GRAD LIFE SKILLS TO STUDENTS Quintin Hunter | Staff Writer Kennesaw State’s Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth held its sixth annual Disability Mentoring Day in Prillaman Hall Thursday, Oct. 24. AILSG’s annual event, sponsored by Amerigroup, provides students with developmental disabilities the opportunity to learn and develop skills that will help them with post-graduation job success, AILSG Executive Director Neil Duchac said. Professionals from Amerigroup partner with AILSG to discuss topics such as dressing for success, resume building and job success. “Amerigroup had numerous high-profile people come out to the event to speak with our students here, including their director and their marketing director,” Duchac said. “We had breakout groups that

discussed the larger job community outside of KSU and had human resources individuals from Aaron’s speak as well as human resources managers from radio stations. It was a nice opportunity for our kids to see what opportunities are available for them outside of KSU.” Amerigroup donated to AILSG as part of its annual tradition, Duchac said. “Any money that we received from Amerigroup this year was considered scholarship money,” Duchac said. Duchac said that members of AILSG met sometime before the annual event to decide if the funds would be used as a scholarship for one student out of the 42 students within the organization, should Amerigroup provide an annual

donation. Amerigroup provided a donation totaling $2,500, of which all funds were used as a scholarship for the chosen student. Duchac said he hopes to see AILSG grow in the coming years and hopes to see more students involved in the 2020 Disability Mentoring Day. “We have 42 students now, and next year we hope to be at 50 or more,” Duchac said. “Every year we intend to grow, and as Amerigroup comes back next year we hope to have more of our students participate and benefit from their expertise.” AILSG offers a fully comprehensive post-secondary college education and experience for students with various intellectual or developmental abilities who do not

meet higher-education requirements for admission as a degree-seeking student, according to the AILSG website. A number of programs and events are hosted year-round, including the Summer Leadership Intensive Program, which invites middle school, high school and graduates to the KSU campus. The AILSG also provides opportunities for students who are seeking a degree and would like to help the students and the faculty within the program. “We hire student mentors which work as social mentors as well as peer mentors to work directly with our students on campus,” Duchac said. “I would argue that the opportunity can be pretty life-changing.”

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Emily Rubin | Staff Writer Kennesaw State’s LGBTQ Resource Center held its monthly pop-up shop, “TRANScend Clothing Closet,” Tuesday, Nov. 5, for transgender, non-binary and gender-nonconforming students. Founded in 2017, the Closet gives students access to clothing to help with their gender transition, ease dysphoria and obtain items they cannot buy or feel uncomfortable buying in public, Coordinator for Cultural and Community Centers Dani Alexander said. “The Clothing Closet provides students the opportunity to build an identity-affirming wardrobe,” Alexander said. “From formalwear

to business wear to everyday things like t-shirts and jeans, the Closet has something for everyone.” The Closet pop-up shop is held the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. of each month in the LGBTQ Resource Center conference room. Clothes are donated by the KSU community and are available to all KSU students at no cost, according to The Clothing Closet’s website. Students can take whatever they need from the closet, and the number of items students take is not tracked. Also, private dressing rooms exist so students are provided the privacy needed to try on clothes,

according to the Closet’s website. Alexander said the LGBTQ Resource Center wants the closet to be as accessible as possible to all students. “Our TRANScend Community Group proposed the idea and we have maintained it as part of the LGBTQRC ever since,” Alexander said. “Whether a student is looking to update their look or just wants to see what is new each month, we encourage them to stop by.” Donation drives are held during the first full week of each month, but donations can be dropped off at the LGBTQ Resource Center during business hours at any time,

Alexander said. The Resource Center is located on the second floor of the James V. Carmichael Student Center, suite 253. The Closet recommends donations be appropriate for the season and it encourages donations of business and formal attire. Students can find a copy of the pop-up schedule on The Clothing Closet’s website or at the LGBTQ Resource Center front desk. Alexander says Spring pop-up dates will be announced soon.

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The Commons ranks among best in nation Hollis Coker | Contributor The Commons dining hall at Kennesaw State recently received the No. 5 national ranking by BestColleges.com’s list of the best college dining halls in the United States. “These top dining halls excel in each of four areas: diversity and accessibility of food, commitment to nutrition and wellness, commitment to sustainability and waste reduction, and dedication to student satisfaction and community outreach,” BestColleges.com’s website said. Senior Director of University Dining at KSU Jennifer Duggan said that University Dining takes pride in the food they serve to the KSU community and that they work endlessly to ensure the community has the greatest possible dining experience. “Careful planning goes into creating nutritious menus that satisfy multiple generations’ tastes and dietary requirements,” Duggan said. “Of course we are food-focused, but we are also highly committed to student engagement, social and environmental responsibility and overall guest satisfaction. We truly care about the experience.” Duggan said the Commons partakes in multiple sustainability efforts. By not providing students with trays, the Commons saves thousands of gallons of water per day, according to Duggan. The dining hall has also never distributed plastic straws to students.

The Commons trades with local growers and producers whenever possible. The dining hall uses an in-house herb garden, and grows lettuce for salads at KSU’s own field station, according to its website. Approximately 169,000 pounds of food waste is produced on college campuses each year, according to CampusDining.net. The Commons works to combat food waste production, Duggan said. Leftover food is packaged into individual meals and brought to KSU’s Campus Awareness, Resource & Empowerment Services Center to be given to students who suffer from food insecurity. Duggan said that all materials used, except glass, are recycled, and post-consumer waste is composted, which prevents up to 70,000 pounds of food waste from ending up in landfills. “We recently collaborated with Seth Moore, the Recycling & Waste Diversion Intern with [the] Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability to conduct a food waste audit,” Duggan said. “Look for a new waste awareness campaign soon at both Stingers and The Commons.” This year, KSU Dining is participating in the Year of Cuba, which KSU’s website describes as a series of events that aim to immerse students into Cuban culture and society. “In support of [the] Year of Cuba, our chefs have created a menu that features traditional Cuban dishes that will be served on Tuesdays during the remainder of the fall

Clark Atlanta student found dead Sara Sehhizadeh | Contributor

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Police found the body of missing Clark Atlanta University student Alexis Crawford Friday, Nov. 8, in a DeKalb County park just 10 miles east of the university. The Atlanta Police Department located the student’s body in a park on Columbia Drive, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields said in a press briefing on Friday that APD was moving to secure arrest warrants for two suspects. The two suspects were identified as 21-year-old Jordyn Jones and 21-year-old Barron Brantley — BestColleges.com ranked The Commons as the fifth-best college dining hall in the nation. semester,” Duggan said. “We will expand this menu in the spring and will be announcing plans for a Year of Cuba event soon. The event — hosted at Stingers on the Marietta Campus — will celebrate Cuban cuisine and culture.” Students can participate in many community-centered events hosted by KSU Dining this year. Many of these events are available to students in both Stingers and the Commons. “For the past six years, we have partnered with the Parent and Family Association for a ‘No Taste Like Home’ recipe contest, and students can look forward to tasting these featured dishes in dining

halls soon,” Duggan said. “We have recently started hosting ‘Ask a Chef’ events in both dining halls, offering students the opportunity to meet with our chefs to ask questions and offer feedback. We will be using this feedback to create future menus.” The Commons uses locally raised beef for hamburgers and has plentiful vegan and vegetarian options available to students daily. House-made soups, sauces, dressings, desserts, dinner rolls and cornbread are available. On “Fried Chicken Thursdays,” only Springer Mountain Farms chicken is served. The Commons is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday.

Kennesaw State’s Michael J. Coles College of Business inducted two business leaders into its Hall of Fame Wednesday, Oct. 30, for their longtime support of the school. “The Coles College of Business is proud to recognize these notable men and women who have paved remarkable paths in business and industry and serve as role models to future generations,” Interim Dean of the Coles College of Business Robin Cheramie said. Founder and CEO of Silver Spirit Global Sid Mookerji and owner and president of Avid Wealth Management Group Richard Taylor were inducted for their work with entrepreneurship, leadership and advancing personal integrity, according to KSU News. “Honorees are inspirational, and their actions compel others to act,” Cheramie said. “Through their leadership and service, these professionals demonstrate their commitment to innovation, community service and global engagement — elements that speak to the heart of the Coles College mission.” Cheramie said that inductees like Mookerji and Taylor impact the success of KSU students in a variety of ways, such as providing students with internships and scholarships. Inductees sometimes mentor students and have acted as keynote speakers or guest lecturers in the past at the Coles College. Cheramie said that both Mookerji and Taylor actively work with the Shore Entrepreneurship Center and Coles College’s School of Accountancy, and that the school

The Crawford family filed a missing persons report Friday, Nov. 1, when Alexis Crawford stopped communicating with her family for a few days, according to 11Alive News. Alexis Crawford’s mother, Tammy Crawford, and sister Monica Wright told APD that they talked to Alexis Crawford on FaceTime around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, and that Alexis Crawford seemed to be in “good spirits,” according to 11Alive. Alexandria Crawford, another sister of Alexis Crawford’s, said to the police that she asked Alexis Crawford around 8:44 p.m. on Oct. 30 what her plans were for the weekend. Alexis

Kennesaw State Professor of Economics Roger Tutterow believes there is no need to fear for an upcoming recession in 2020, despite mainstream economists predicting one to occur. “I think that the risk of a full-blown recession in 2020 is still no more than one chance in three,” Tutterow said. “That’s clearly an elevated risk versus what we might typically see but, I do not believe that the current data suggests that a recession is the most likely trajectory.” Tutterow said that while tariffs — such as the importing tariffs on goods from China — have been designed to level the playing field between the U.S. and other countries and help manufacturers in the long run, it has induced uncertainty in the manufacturing sector in the short run. This uncertainty — along with the possibility of an economic decline and recession — may play a large role in the upcoming 2020 presidential election. Tutterow says despite predictions — like those in Bloomberg, where some economists predicted that there would be a downturn in the U.S. economy next year — he believes that the country will see economic growth in the coming year. “We’re now in the 11th year of this economic expansion and typically we see some sectors of the economy are stronger at different times,” Tutterow said. “At this point, it is clear that the consumer is what is keeping the economy expanding, typically consumer spending accounts for about two-thirds of economic activity.” Tutterow said that consumer confidence in the market of consumer products and assets such as homes remains relatively strong. This confidence can be attributed to the perception that labor markets are tight, and consumers are confident in maintaining employment. The pricing of houses has risen significantly over the past several years, which contributes to consumer confidence because it makes households feel wealthier, Tutterow said. While consumer confidence

remains strong in the economy, there is an abundance of stress within the manufacturing sector, Tutterow said. “As the U.S. dollar has strengthened against major trading partners, it has made domesticmade products more expensive in global markets so that obviously hurts those manufacturers who sell abroad,” Tutterow said. “In the last 18 months, we have had a lot of changes in the market trade policy with the implementation of tariffs in a variety of industries.” While Tutterow suggests that there is no need to fear for a recession, he says that should one occur, it could possibly affect KSU students. “KSU is a public university, so some degree of its funding comes from state tax revenues ... Any time we have a recession, that puts pressure on state tax collections that can obviously have implications on funding for the university,” Tutterow said. “From a student’s perspective, labor markets are relatively tight so that means that the opportunities are good for them right now to get part-time employment while they’re enrolled as students.” Tutterow said that due to the strength of the labor market, students that are close to graduation will have more opportunities for whichever career they chose to pursue. Tutterow said that should a recession occur, labor markets will see a slowdown in hiring. “The best thing for KSU students would be to have the economy to continue to grow and to continue to expand employment opportunities for them when they graduate,” Tutterow said.

“I think that the risk of a full-blown recession in 2020 is still no more than one chance in three.”

Crawford had replied with “nothing” and had not responded since. The last person to see Alexis Crawford was Jones, who recounted to the police how she drove Alexis Crawford to a liquor store that Wednesday night, according to WSB-TV. Jones said that Alexis Crawford was last seen at 12:30 a.m. as she was going to her bedroom in their off-campus apartment. The police report stated that Alexis Crawford’s iPhone, identification and debit cards were missing, but her phone charger and keys were found inside her apartment.

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On Friday, Brantley was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail, according to CNN. Jones was arrested Saturday and also booked into Fulton County jail. Both were charged with murder and are being held without bond, records show. On Saturday afternoon, APD announced that Alexis Crawford died of asphyxiation, according to the AJC.

Brantley waived his first court appearance Saturday morning. His preliminary hearing with a Fulton Superior Court judge has been scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22, according to WSBTV. On Monday, Jones waived her first court appearance that was set to take place in Fulton County, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.

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Quintin Hunter | Staff Writer looks forward to a continued partnership with them for years to come. Before selling the company in 2016, Mookerji previously co-founded Software Programs International. SPI was responsible for providing internships and job opportunities to Coles College students, according to KSU News. Mookerji then became a guest lecturer within the school and mentored students seeking their Master’s of Business Administration degree and those working in Coles College’s Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship Center. Taylor has used his position to recruit Coles students to work at his company annually since 1981. He has hired dozens of KSU alumni to work for him that have gone on to become highly successful, according to KSU News. A certified public accountant for over 40 years, Taylor was also a member of the School of Accountancy’s advisory board for 26 years. The Coles Hall of Fame was established in 2015 to recognize the achievements and donations made by local business leaders who “embody personal integrity, community leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit,” according to the Coles College website. To view the full list of Coles College Hall of Fame inductees, their biographies and the companies they represent, visit the “About Coles” section of the Coles College website. Jeremy Kariuki contributed to this article.

Jones’ boyfriend. Jones was Alexis Crawford’s roommate. Shields said in the briefing that no clear motive had been identified as of yet, but Alexis Crawford had gone to APD Sunday, Oct. 27 — only four before she was reported missing — to file a report against Brantley for sexual assault. CAU President Dr. George T. French Jr. issued a written statement on Twitter offering his condolences to the Crawford family. “Our deepest prayers and thoughts are with her family,” French said. “Tonight we mourn together.”

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Banning political advertisements on social media benefits users Alex Guevara | Staff Writer

Allowing SGA to have more power in decision making at the university may allow for more student representation.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT DESERVES MORE INFLUENCE ON CAMPUS Olivia Subero | Staff Writer For years, Kennesaw State’s Student Government Association has spoken on behalf of the student population. Despite holding responsibility as the voice of students, its power is limited when it comes to having a say in how the university operates. SGA should be granted increased decision-making power on campus in order to better represent student needs. From campaigns to monthly meetings with KSU President Dr. Pamela Whitten, the members of this organization listen and discuss student needs and concerns to the KSU faculty. Student government members work hard to be a presence on campus by hosting events and communicating with administration — their hard work should be reflected with increased power on campus. The SGA mission statement states that government members work to “represent the students, serve as a middle man between students and KSU faculty members, enhance student success, encourage campus engagement and advocate on behalf of the students per

KSU guidelines and policies.” It is time that SGA has bargaining power among administration and Whitten herself. Although current SGA President Samuel Brand and Vice President Tariq Bradford agreed that the organization should have significant pull in regards to university decisions affecting students, both also agreed that its influence was somewhat limited in reality. “I think we have a good amount of influence behind the scenes,” Bradford said. “We do have power, but it’s shared [among] faculty, Senate and students.” The student government is meant to have similarities with the U.S. government — it has a Constitution set in place, Senate members representing different departments and campaigns for change. Unfortunately, there are limits to a student-run government. “We have our power designated by the president of the university,” Brand said. “When we write resolutions or pass legislation, we can’t enact it by just writing that resolution. It’s more of a recommendation to the president. [We’re saying,] ‘this is what the students want to happen,’ and that carries a lot of weight behind it.” If SGA had more influence on campus, members — all who are elected by fellow

students — could speak on behalf of students to administration, advocating for the needs of students who otherwise lack a voice at KSU. Brand and Bradford added that increased student involvement can assist in pushing for more changes at KSU, stating that it is imperative that students become more aware of the SGA and its determination to help students. Even for small issues that may seem insignificant, it is impactful to all students in the long run. “We want students to speak up,” Bradford said. “As a president, you do have a lot of things going on, you’re not gonna be able to catch everything. It’s the students’ job to speak up and say, ‘Hey, this is a problem.’ If we never let [the president] know, they won’t know.” If students want their voices represented, they must participate in the effort to elect and speak to SGA members. Involvement in the organization empowers the student body and therefore allows for the needs of students regarding fees, academic needs, and ideas for improvement to be heard. SGA has worked very hard with Whitten to bring change to KSU, and students are strongly encouraged to get more involved in their school’s changes. Not only will student involvement improve the college community, but the changes made can also create better opportunities for future KSU students.

More KSU counselors would benefit students, improve mental health Jessica Holm | Contributor While Kennesaw State offers a variety of counseling services, there are only 13 clinical counselors employed on campus — just one counselor for every 2,482 students, according to KSU’s Counseling Faculty List. As the number of students seeking counseling grows, the ratio of counselors-to-students dwindles dangerously low. It is in the best interest of students for KSU to increase their number of counselors on staff. The American School Counselor Association recommends one college counselor for every 250 students on campus, according to Education Week — yet KSU offers only one counselor for nine times the number of recommended students. According to Psychology Today, most college students struggle with their mental health during the academic year, and university counseling services should be the first place students go for help. More than 60 percent of college students experienced “overwhelming anxiety” in the past year and over 40 percent say

they “felt so depressed they had difficulty functioning,” according to a 2018 report from the American College Health Association. Disproportionate staffing of campus counselors leads to long waiting lists for students to receive help. Nationwide, students typically have to wait almost seven business days for their first appointment with a college counselor and at many colleges, it can be more than two months, according to a 2017 report from the Association for University and College Counseling Center. Long waiting periods for a student can lead to feelings of helplessness, which should not be the case. Hiring more counselors would help open more time frames for students to be heard and receive the help they are needing. As college becomes more expensive and academic pressures rise, students are struggling to keep up as they navigate through college feeling alone and unheard. Mental health is extremely important for students, yet guidance counselors at KSU are limited in supply. “At times, change and mental health become more at the forefront of awareness,” alumnus Jonathan Jacobs said. “Colleges need to adapt and make sure that they have the resources to support each student.” Counselors can also play a large part in

preventing tragedy. “Counselors can play a big role in keeping kids safe and preventing violence,” guidance counselor Mark Kuranz said, according to ABC News. “Part of our job is to judge the climate of a school and to provide a place that kids can go to when they need to talk to someone.” Hiring more counselors could also improve student academic performance, according to research by the American Counseling Association. While there are too few counselors at KSU, the current staff do an excellent job. “My current counselor at KSU has done so much for me,” junior secondary English education major Abbey Keesee said. “I want everyone to feel as validated and grounded as she has made me feel. More counselors on campus could do so much good for so many students.” With a larger counseling staff, more students like Keesee can experience the benefits of campus psychological services. One counselor with for every 2,482 students does not allow for enough time and attention that each student deserves in order to receive proper guidance. With the pressing issue of mental health rising among KSU students, resolving this issue is extremely important. KSU should be on the lookout for more certified counselors to promote quicker access to their students.

Social media has a dominating presence in the current political climate of the United States. In a society where everyone has access to multiple feeds right in their pockets, the time has come for political ads to be banned on social media. “For the common person, political ads on social media can probably infiltrate the mind,” sophomore English major Aaron O’Connor said. “[Ads can] cause someone to consider either getting involved in politics or reconsidering their stances. That’s the power of ads on social media. We spend so much time scrolling that ads fit right in and burrow in the minds of the average.” In October, it was announced on Twitter that political advertisements would no longer appear on the platform, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said in a thread about Twitter’s policy changes. “Internet political ads present entirely new challenges to civic discourse — machine learning-based optimization of messaging and micro-targeting, unchecked misleading information and deep fakes,” Dorsey said. “All at increasing velocity, sophistication and overwhelming scale.” The Twitter policy changes immediately follow news by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg that Facebook will allow all political ads on the platform, unregulated and unchecked. Overall, the Facebook’s lack of regulation is harmful — it does not manage political ads the way they should be, and allows the platform to be used as something for political vitriol, rather than a place to further knowledge about the candidates for elections. Currently, political ads on social media are protected by the First Amendment. This means that political ads can not be regulated by the Federal Trade Commission’s Truth in Advertising laws, according to WGBH News. “We need more forward-looking political ad regulation (very difficult to do),” Dorsey

said in the Twitter thread. “Ad transparency requirements progress, but not enough. The internet provides entirely new capabilities, and regulators need to think past the present day to ensure a level playing field.” As campaigning for the 2020 election continues, this lack of regulation has already come to fruition. In October, Facebook denied a request by former vice president Joe Biden’s campaign to remove a video ad posted by President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign. Due to Facebook’s ad policy, the request was denied and the video remained on the Trump 2020 Facebook page, according to CNN. The smear campaign shows how Facebook’s political ad policy has failed the American public as it shows how easily major political campaigns can take advantage of the lack of regulation on the platform. “Facebook’s unwillingness to even filter political ads that lie is negligence and even incompetence,” O’Connor said. “Facebook’s statement basically shows that Zuckerburg doesn’t care.” Twitter’s political ad ban is a step in the right direction for limiting the spread of lies in political campaigns, and until political ads have proper regulations in the United States, other social media sites should follow Twitter’s example to prevent further dramatization of American politics. “This isn’t about free expression,” Dorsey said. “This is about paying for reach. And paying to increase the reach of political speech has significant ramifications that today’s democratic infrastructure may not be prepared to handle. It’s worth stepping back in order to address.” Until there are proper regulations for using social media to advertise political campaigns, paid ads that are allowed to spread lies are the biggest reason social media websites should ban paid political ads entirely.

Banning political advertisements on social media silences candidates Landon Mion | Staff Writer Twitter has now banned political ads on its website in an effort to eliminate voter manipulation — however, they should still allow for campaigning on their site. Twitter wants to prohibit information on their platform relating to politics that could be false or misleading. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said in a tweet that a political message should not be bought. Dorsey surprised many when he announced Twitter’s decision. Dorsey allows racism, violence and hateful attacks on certain groups on his platform, according to Vanity Fair Magazine, yet campaign ads are where he chooses to draw the line. “This decision was based on principle, not money,” Dorsey said, according to CNN. Political speech should not be interfered with by social media platforms. Social media platforms are just that — platforms. They are there to allow the distribution of content by others and are not responsible for posted misinformation, according to Fox News. If social media platforms were formally published, it would be a different story. Twitter is not held responsible for false information in political ads, according to Twitter Terms of Service, so they should not eliminate such ads. Political ads on Twitter spread awareness about certain candidates or issues from a biased perspective, according to the New Yorker. Because of this, voters should know they need to be cautious and not accept the message in a political ad as 100 percent truth. Voters should not believe everything they see coming from a candidate’s campaign

ads — instead, they need to do further research. A campaign ad that does not tell the whole truth does not justify ads being completely eliminated from social media platforms. Although Dorsey admits that Twitter has more liberal employees than conservative, he maintains his belief that the platform is unbiased, according to Vox. It is possible that this political leaning has an impact on why political ads are now banned. While the ban includes all political ads — not exclusively for the Democratic or Republican party — Trump 2020 campaign manager Brad Parscale accused the ban as “yet another attempt to silence conservatives, since Twitter knows President Trump has the most sophisticated online program ever known,” according to the Verge. Twitter has the right to ban political ads, but they should not take part in it. They will lose profits in the process, according to CNN, and less popular candidates will be at a disadvantage without the use of political ads. Social media platforms are vital to campaigning, but with Twitter banning political ads, it has gotten increasingly more difficult to those near the bottom of the polls.

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Keyboardist and producer, Malik Nasir and (left) vocalist, Claire Adams (right) at the Drunken Unicorn in Atlanta..

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ACROSS 1. Slick grp.? 5. Mountain basin 8. Bygone bird of New Zealand 11. Relating to armpit 12. Pestilence pest 13. End a mission 15. Ancient Greece assembly site, pl. 16. What little kittens did with their mittens 17. *Thanksgiving Cranberry concoction 18. *Site of the “First Thanksgiving” 20. “Guilty,” e.g. 21. Kiln, pl. 22. ____ Aviv 23. *Give what? 26. Strangling tool 30. Jul. follower 31. Pupil protector 34. Loads from lodes 35. Shows off 37. Part of human cage 38. Source of indigo dye, pl. 39. Laughing on the inside Photo courtesey of Twelve25 40. Truly 42. Highest or lowest card 43. Nemo’s home plant 45. *U.S. President’s magnanimous gesture 47. Say “no” 48. Plural of carpus 50. Tom Jones’s “____ a Lady” 52. *First settlers 55. ____ con Carne or ____ Verde 56. Fe 57. Off-color 59. Popular jeans brand 60. Attention-getting sound 61. Peter, Paul and Mary, e.g. 62. Elvis’ “____ Now or Never” 63. ____ someone off 64. Do like goo

TWELVE25 REFRESHES SOUND OF UNDERGROUND MUSIC through dreamy instrumentals and witty lyrics that bring forth nostalgic feelings. Seamlessly blending playful yet sincere lyrics creates the almost contradictory song, “Michael Bieber.” Though the title of a song is derived from an odd meme, the song’s sweet melody recounts the challenges of accepting the effects of change. “What’s so special and unique about our dynamic is that we never try to make anything,” Adams said. “It just happened, and we were all empathizing with each other and understanding where [we were] at so we can express ourselves together through this music. And I’ve never met any other group where I can do that.” Twelve25 is only able to create this dynamic by having the same harmony within their friendship as they do in their music. The group demonstrates this harmony as they sing high praise for each other through their undulating roles. Members share ideas through a tight-knit bond that allows them to create a consistent shift from song to song. “Trust is a big thing,” Nasir said.

“What’s so special and unique about our dynamic is that we never try to make anything. It just happened.”

The members of the group are able to connect well with each other and their audience by conveying authenticity. They stay true to their backgrounds and upbringings, recognizing their upbringings outside of the Atlanta area by recounting the suburban worries of daily life. “We don’t try to be anything we’re not,” Adams said. “We try not to bring our egos into it.” Up next for Twelve25 is a performance at the Drunken Unicorn Friday, Nov. 15. Ease is available on all streaming services. For updates follow their Instagram @twelve.25.

KSU cheerleaders tumble into ‘Bring It On’ musical production Austin Anderson | Staff Writer Kennesaw State’s Department of Theatre and Performance Studies premiered its latest production, “Bring It On: The Musical,” on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Stillwell Theatre. The scripted performance is a musical adaptation of the 2000 hit film “Bring It On,” which follows high school senior, Eva, who finds herself having to navigate a new life and culture after a friend exploits her. “Bring It On” is a story about how ambition can motivate characters to make questionable choices. Though the play is a high school-based cheer story, the play conveys the realistic sacrifices needed to pursue happiness. “When the choices we make in pursuit of our ambition come with the price tags of peace of mind, wellbeing, authenticity and intimacy, we have to be careful of those transactions,” Director Justin Anderson said in the director’s note of the program. The KSU performance conveyed

its high energy through colorful costumes and intricate stunts. While the all-student cast did not fail to impress, the off-stage efforts that required both physical and technically demanding performances were equally as admirable. Six KSU cheerleaders were incorporated into the show as stunt-performers and were responsible for many of the stunts seen onstage. Ann-Dupree Goodsell, Kirsten Hales, Bria King, Deja Malone, Gary Milloway and Malik Warner joined the cast in order to assist in the strenuous cheers. “The longest part of learning most of my lifts was the first time, getting the guts to just do it and [trusting] my team has my back,” lead character Campbell and third-year Musical Theatre Major Annaliese Bauer said. “I’m fortunate to have strong, confident cast members lifting me alongside the KSU cheerleaders.” The cheerleaders built pyramids and performed flips not only under heated lights in specialized

costumes, but also on top of a removable surface. Though having a live orchestra underneath the stage is common for many productions, “Bring It On” performers had to remember to perform around the small hole as to not to risk falling in. This was just another challenge of the production that was swiftly met. Anderson ensured such success by casting students of different levels in performance studies. He felt that this encouraged students to develop their education in performance. “You get to see the growth of students as they lean into developing their skills,” Anderson said. “I want them to be open to failing, to trying, to learning. That way, they are prepared to do so in the professional world.” “Bring It On: The Musical” will run until Nov. 17 at the Stillwell Theatre. Visit the website or stop by the box office for a complete listing of times and ticket prices.

DOWN 1. Lout 2. Alka-Seltzer sound 3. James ____ Jones 4. Colored wax stick 5. VIP’s influence 6. Compass point, pl. 7. The Count’s favorite subject 8. Wry face 9. Black and white mammal 10. *What Thanksgiving celebrant did? 12. Excessively showy, slang 13. Turkish monetary unit 14. *Macy’s parade flyer 19. “Haste ____ waste” 22. Little bit 23. ____ PeriÛdica 24. Connected to Lake Michigan 25. September stone 26. Hurtful remark 27. Synonym to #61 Across 28. Telephone company 29. City in Germany 32. Marine eagle 33. Jack-in-the-box part 36. *First Thanksgiving parade (Philadelphia) sponsor 38. What Darwin says we do 40. “No room in the ____ for the travelers weary...” 41. Print from a smartphone 44. Desert mirage 46. ____ Bridge in Venice 48. The ____ of the Bambino 49. What phoenix did 50. Bolted 51. Hurries 52. Hearts and diamonds 53. Claudius’ heir and successor 54. British slang for swindle 55. Computer-generated imagery, acr. 58. Anonymous John

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The Atlanta music scene has produced innovators from a multitude of genres over the years, including OutKast, Deerhunter and Omni. Despite any fame that may come to these bands, Atlanta maintains a tight-knit, creative scene filled with indie bands and artists. As diverse and deep as the music culture may be in the city, the vast suburbs of Atlanta have a culture all to their own. With close observation, it is evident that Kennesaw State is home to some of the rising, creative and ambitious artists who are trying to establish themselves as a part of the Atlanta art scene. “Twelve25” is a rising star in the underground sound of Atlanta, consisting of Kennesaw State students Carlton Nyandebvu and Noah Schmitz, in addition to band members Claire Adams, James Roberto and Malik Nasir. They honored their humble beginnings by naming the band after their former studio — Adams’ U Club apartment. The band released their debut album “Ease” on June 4. The record creates a mellow feeling

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Volleyball cruises past FGCU, Stetson Austin Morris | Contributor

Top: Erin Harris (12), Bottom Left: Tiffany Sornpao (18), Bottom Right: Kendall Hart (24)

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SOCCER FALLS SHORT IN CHAMPIONSHIP Garrett Barton III | Sports Editor The Kennesaw State women’s soccer team faced Lipscomb University in the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament final on Saturday, Nov. 9, falling just short during the penalty kick shootout. After the game remained at a 1-1 stalemate at the end of regulation and two periods of extra time, the Owls fell to the Bisons 4-3 in penalty kicks. An early deficit led KSU to deploy a more aggressive offensive approach as the match wore on. Trailing 1-0 at halftime after a Lipscomb goal on 15 minutes, the Owls had accounted for only four shots up to that point. Both teams played at full speed in the second half as a sense of urgency arose for the Owls. The efforts on offense would finally be rewarded on 69 minutes when junior midfielder Kendall Hart lined up to take a free kick. The shot ricocheted off the goalpost and junior forward Erin Harris headed the ball in for an equalizer.

Despite fighting hard during the final 20 minutes of regulation, neither team could get through for a championship-winning goal. The first period of extra time saw just one shot from each team, as the score remained tied at 1-1. In the second period of extra time, KSU dominated possession of the ball. The Owls took six shots in the period, while allowing just one from Lipscomb. Despite the scoring opportunities, a winning goal eluded KSU. “We had plenty of chances,” head coach Benji Walton said. “Lipscomb is a tremendous opponent.” After 110 minutes of play, the ASUN championship would be decided by a penalty shootout. The Owls began the shootout with a two-goal advantage, thanks to a pair of saves by junior goalkeeper Tiffany Sornpao. The Owls led 3-1 after goals by senior defender Sydney Crowley, redshirt senior midfielder Carly

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Pressgrove and senior forward Emely Sosa. The Bisons fought back to erase the two-goal deficit, forcing the two teams into a sudden death shootout. Lipscomb scored the winning goal, winning the shootout 4-3. “This team is special,” Walton said. Penalty kicks are brutal ... but I’m so proud of the team’s fight.” The Owls entered the tournament as the fifth of six playoff seeds. To reach the championship game, KSU defeated North Florida 3-1 in the quarterfinal round on Friday, Nov. 1. Sornpao led the team to victory, saving 10 shots in the win. On Sunday, Nov. 3, KSU took on Florida Gulf Coast University in the tournament semifinals. After trailing 2-0 at halftime, the Owls forced extra time with goals from Pressgrove and freshman midfielder Becky Contreras. After two scoreless extra periods, the Owls won the shootout 2-1.

KSU finished the season with a record of 11-7-2. The team won five of its final six games to finish the year.

as the match went on, taking each of the next two sets 25-21. By the end of the match, the KSU offense had combined for 73 kills, led by 23 from junior outside hitter Lauren Chastang. Reigning ASUN Setter of the Year senior Lexi Broadwater found success in her final regular-season home match for the Owls. She set her teammates up for success with a match-high 57 assists — her eighth match this season with at least 50 assists. KSU played a well-rounded match defensively, finishing with 92 digs and 14 blocks. Leading the way in the backcourt was junior defensive specialist Karlee Groover, who achieved a KSU school-record of 41 digs. The Owls traveled to Florida to play Stetson two days later, sweeping the Hatters in straight sets. In this match, junior middle blocker Quin Sutphin led the way with 17 kills. All three sets proved to be contested, as KSU was forced to score five of the last seven points to win the first set. Stetson also came back during the second set, going on a 5-1 run late before falling just short. The final set saw the Owls finish the match with five unanswered points. With the two wins, KSU improves to 18-8 overall in the season and 11-3 in the ASUN Conference. Currently, the Owls are in second place in the ASUN, just behind FGCU. KSU will finish off its regular season on the road, facing Jacksonville University on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. before playing Liberty University on Sunday at 1 p.m. Rio White contributed to this article.

2019 Season Stats: Erin Harris 5 goals, 6 assists Becky Contreras 6 goals, 2 assists Emely Sosa 3 goals. 3 assists Karly Pressgrove 1552 minutes played Tiffany Sornpao 82 saves

Quin Sutphin (10) had a total of 17 kills during the game against Stetson on Nov. 10.

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The Kennesaw State Volleyball team earned a 3-1 victory over Florida Gulf Coast University in its last regular-season home game on Friday, November 8. The Kennesaw State volleyball team continued its successful season last week, earning a 3-1 victory over Florida Gulf Coast on Friday, Nov. 8, before sweeping Stetson 3-0 on Sunday. In its final regular-season home match of the season, the Owls faced off against Atlantic Sun Conference leader FGCU. After coming up just short in the first set, KSU held on to win the next three sets. All four sets were decided by a margin of four points or less. “We were exceptionally balanced tonight if you look at the total attempts and kills,” head coach Keith Schunzel said. “We had four players with ten or more kills. Again, when we’re rolling and when the offense is going and killing it, and we’re defending at that level, we are a lot to handle.” In a back-and-forth battle during the first set, the Owls had multiple chances to take the set late. With KSU leading 28-27, the Eagles rallied for three straight points to win 30-28, taking advantage of two KSU errors. Down 23-15 during the second set, KSU found itself just two points away from going two sets down against the Eagles. Ten of the next 11 points would be scored by the Owls, including two kills each from sophomore middle blocker Jasmine Brown and sophomore outside hitter Dani Ballou. After trading points down the stretch, Ballou scored the set-winning kill to mark the beginning of the comeback against FGCU. The Owls displayed consistency

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS TO UGA, DEFEATS SAMFORD Kate Norum | Staff Writer The Kennesaw State women’s basketball team tipped off the regular season with an 80-65 road loss to the University of Georgia on Thursday, Nov. 7, and a 60-55 win over Samford on Saturday. After falling behind in the first half, the Owls were able to keep up with the heavily-favored Bulldogs behind the strong play of its offense. Senior forward Carlotta Gianolla, junior forward Alexis Poole and junior guard Kamiyah Street led the way for the Owls, combining for 47 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds. The Bulldogs established an early lead in the first quarter, scoring eight unanswered points to bring the score to 12-3. The run helped UGA hold a 20-11 advantage entering the second quarter. Another key playmaker for the Owls was sophomore guard Amani Johnson. She played a team-high 37 minutes and contributed eight points, five assists and three steals. With three minutes left in the half, Johnson helped the Owls apply pressure on the Bulldogs, assisting Street for a three-point shot that brought the deficit within seven points. Despite the strong KSU effort, UGA ensued on a 12-4 run to lead 46-31 at halftime. The Owls played much stronger in the second half, matching the Bulldogs with 34 points. KSU started the third quarter on a 10-3 run. After freshman Gillian Piccolino converted a three-point shot on a fastbreak, Poole grabbed an offensive rebound on the next KSU possession and scored to bring the score to 49-41. Although the Owls showed

In the first gameher Gillian Piccolino (30) scored 10 points and picked up four rebounds against Samford. increased quality in the second half, UGA prevented a fourth-quarter comeback by KSU and won the game 80-65. On Saturday, Alexis Poole led the Owls to a victory over Samford through her double-double. Poole finished the game with 20 points and 11 rebounds — reminiscent of her performances last season when she averaged 14.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. The Owls led Samford for most of the game but were never able to pull away in the low-scoring affair. Samford would find brief success in the second quarter with a scoring run that created the game’s only lead change. Once again, a small group of KSU

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players scored the majority of the team’s points, as Poole, Street and Piccolino combined for 44 points. Leading 25-22 at halftime, the Owls were able to preserve the lead throughout the second half, keeping the Samford offense from mounting a comeback. “Our defensive pressure was terrific, as was theirs,” head coach Agnus Berenato said. “I thought what we did well was we went inside ... Alexis Poole really produced for us today.” Now holding a record of 1-1, the Owls will play next at home against Mercer on Wednesday, Nov. 13. at 7:00 P.M. Garrett Barton III contributed to this article.

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Danny Lewis (2) led the Owls with 15 points scored against Creighton on Nov. 5.

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Men’s basketball falls to Creighton, Drake in first games Roselyn Eberhardt | Staff Writer The Kennesaw State men’s basketball team played its first two games of the season on the road, losing 81-55 to Creighton University on Tuesday, Nov. 5, before falling 86-55 to Drake University on Thursday. KSU head coach Amir Adbur-Rahim coached his first game in charge of the Owls against Creighton. He helped lead his team to a strong first half performance, as KSU trailed by just eight points at halftime against a team that has made five NCAA Tournament appearances in the past eight years. “I couldn’t be more proud of how they responded in the first half,” Abdur-Rahim said. “You’re on the road against what I think is a potential NCAA Tournament team, you’re down 15-4 and bang — you respond, you settle down and you trust the offense.” Redshirt sophomore Danny Lewis led the way for the Owls in the first half with 10 points, while redshirt sophomore Antonio Spencer picked up seven rebounds. The Bluejays began the game by shooting 5-for-5 from three-point range, which created a large lead early on. After trailing by as many as

13 points, KSU cut its deficit behind strong rebounding and defense, trailing 39-31 at the half. The second half began with a cold spell for the KSU offense. Following a basket by Spencer, the Owls did not score for the next six minutes. Freshman forward Armani Harris broke the scoring drought with a layup, ending a 20-2 scoring run by Creighton. Creighton kept the momentum going throughout the night, making 52.4 percent of its shots during the game and outscoring the Owls 42-24 in the second half. Creighton’s dominant second half resulted in an 81-55 win. While Lewis finished the game as the offensive leader for KSU with 15 points, redshirt senior Bryson Lockley contributed 12 points and seven rebounds. “It was almost like the success kind of went to our head and we broke off and started doing our own thing again,” Abdur-Rahim said. “We just have to be better starting the second half ... if we can put together a little more consistent overall package on both ends, I like where this team can go.”

Two nights later, the Owls faced another tough opponent on the road. “You come on the road and you play a team like Creighton on one night, and then you play the defending Missouri Valley champions two nights later, that’s a tall task for anybody,” said Abdur-Rahim. For the second consecutive game, the Owls fell behind early. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 27-13 lead, fueled by six straight three-point shots. KSU struggled to find an offensive rhythm during the first half, going into halftime with 19 points on the board. The Owls found more success in the second half, shooting 42.9 percent from three-point range and scoring 36 points as a team. Redshirt senior Tyler Hooker, who led the team in scoring last season, led the way against Drake with 12 points. Spencer added seven rebounds to bring his season total to 15. Next up, KSU will host Reinhardt University in an exhibition game on Monday, Nov. 18.

Junior quarterback Tommy Bryant combined for all five touchdowns to lead the Kennesaw State football team to a 38-35 win over Campbell University on Saturday, Nov. 9. Bryant made an immediate impact filling in for injured starting quarterback Daniel David, leading KSU to scoring drives on each of his first three possessions under center. Bryant rushed for three and threw for two touchdowns during Saturday’s matchup. “We had a lot of fight today,” head coach Brian Bohannon said. “Our kids fought through a lot of adversity.” A week after falling to Monmouth at home for its second loss of the season, KSU rallied on the road against the Camels in a game that involved an injury to David late in the first quarter. The Owls fell behind during the second quarter, with the defense allowing Campbell to march down the field multiple times as Monmouth did last week. Down 14-3, Bryant ran the ball on six consecutive plays resulting in the first touchdown for the Owls. After its defense allowed a third touchdown, KSU continued to gain momentum on offense. With 30 seconds left in the half, Bryant completed a 20-yard touchdown pass to junior running back Shaquil Terry. In the third quarter, KSU earned its first lead of the game after a seven minute drive. Despite a 65-yard run called back during the drive due to a holding penalty, the constant rushing attack of the Owls proved too much for Campbell. The KSU defense found its footing during the third quarter, forcing a key turnover to help extend the lead. Junior linebacker Bryson Armstrong managed an interception just three plays into the first Campbell possession after the Owls took a 24-21 lead. Armstrong returned the interception to the Campbell 26-yard line, setting up

Shaquil Terry had a total of 28 rushing yards during the game against Campbell on Nov. 9 the KSU offense for another scoring opportunity. On the first play of the ensuing drive, Bryant threw his second touchdown pass of the day to Terry. By the end of the third quarter, the Owls held a ten-point lead. KSU allowed Campbell back into the game early in the fourth quarter, as Bryant fumbled the ball at his own 35-yard line to give the opposing team a short field to work with. Less than a minute later, the Camels took advantage of the turnover with a touchdown — just a field goal away from tying the game. Bryant made up for his turnover with a long drive, rushing the ball eight times and scoring his third touchdown on the ground. In total, Bryant finished the game with 27 rushing attempts for 105 yards.

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With less than seven minutes remaining in the game, Campbell embarked on a drive that would result in another touchdown. In the final drive of the game, KSU found itself backed up deep in its own territory after Bryant was sacked for a loss of 14 yards. After Bryant threw a 19-yard pass to Terry and senior running back Bronson Rechsteiner managed a three-yard run, the Owls faced a fourth down play at its own 33-yard line. Sophomore running back Adeolu Adeleke secured the victory as he rushed for a first down. The KSU offense then ran down the clock from that point to finish the game 38-35. The No. 11 Owls will seek to continue its momentum on the road Saturday, Nov. 16, taking on Hampton University at 1 p.m.

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