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KSU hosts food pantry competition against Monmouth University Hollis Coker | Contributor
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A food donation competition between Kennesaw State and Monmouth University was hosted by KSU’s Campus Awareness, Resource and Empowerment Services for their annual “Hoot Out Hunger” event Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2. While Hoot Out Hunger this year was a competition to see which school could donate the most to their school food pantry, it will benefit both KSU and Monmouth, KSU CARE Services Director Marcy Stidum said. Monmouth University’s food pantry is relatively new to their campus. “Both pantries are run primarily through donations, so this is an amazing way to support the pantries’ efforts to increase the amount of food in inventory, therefore increasing their ability to serve students,” Stidum said. “Additionally, the Monmouth pantry has been open for a little over a year, so CARE Services has been able to provide some guidance and mentoring to the other pantry in order to assist them in their work.” This year was the first time that Hoot Out Hunger acted as a competition between schools, according to Stidum. Food items were donated on campus, at OwlTown and outside the gates of Fifth Third Bank Stadium. “[This year’s] Hoot Out Hunger allows both KSU and Monmouth students to directly give back to their communities by donating non-perishable food items to their school’s food pantry,” Stidum said. CARE started the competition a day before KSU and Monmouth’s football teams competed against each other. Up until the game began, both universities competed to see who could collect the most food donations. The results will be released Friday, Stidum said. According to Stidum, Hoot Out Hunger benefits students who suffer from food insecurity by giving them access to food items that are donated via the CARE Services food pantry. Hoot Out Hunger kicks off Homelessness Awareness Week, the main purpose of which is to raise awareness regarding homelessness in both communities and campuses, Stidum said. Other events will take place during HAW,
including Commons and Stingers swipe donations, a candlelight vigil honoring homeless people who have died in Cobb County in 2019 and a sleep-out challenge for students that raises awareness about what it is like to be homeless. “Each year, participants are surprised to discover how homelessness impacts those around them, especially the number of college students that are affected,” Stidum said. “Some events are donation drives or fundraisers, while other events are informational sessions targeted at awareness and stigma reduction.” Hoot Out Hunger and HAW’s main goals are to raise awareness about homelessness. This year’s involvement of Monmouth University works to expand KSU Care Services’ reach to involve more college students in the prevention of hunger insecurity. “Many people don’t realize how many students are struggling to have their basic needs met while attending college. Gone are the days when financial aid covered everything a student needs in order to be successful,” Stidum said. “CARE Services seeks to eliminate the barriers that many students face in regards to food and shelter so that they are able to focus on academics and be successful in their attempts to pursue a college degree.” Founded in 2014, KSU CARE Services has become well established on campus, working with over 130 students in the past year, Stidum said. According to KSU CARE Services’ website, they work to supply KSU students in need with items like personal care products, access to KSU’s on-campus food pantry, temporary and permanent housing arrangements and case management. CARE Services also functions as a University System of Georgia Designated Single Point of Contact, according to its website. This means that students who are homeless or in foster care can go to CARE Services to receive necessary information and have their questions answered. KSU CARE Services’ website explains that CARE Services collaborates with many different departments within KSU such as admissions, the office of financial aid and campus housing to help students succeed.
Cybersecurity club prepares students for employment Karen DSouza | Staff Writer
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While the word hacker conjures up images of mean cybercriminals in black hoodies at their computers, the members of the Offensive Security Research Club are a friendly bunch of technology enthusiasts at Kennesaw State. The OffSec Club hosted Masfaq Ahmed, a business systems analyst in cybersecurity solutions at Fiserv, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Kennesaw Hall. Ahmed presented insights on landing a full-time position at Fiserv, as well as what it took to get there and current industry trends. “It was hard to stay motivated after getting a lot of denials,” Ahmed said. “But I was able to network and find a few mentors that guided me through with advice and how I should change my approach. I’m passionate about giving back to the student community.” Ahmed emphasized that networking and getting feedback after an interview are two very useful tools for landing full-time employment. “I liked today’s presentation because it was a personable presentation about what to expect when job hunting after graduation,” senior information security and assurance major Cooper Brandt said. “OffSec club gives security students an opportunity to learn more about the industry outside of the classroom, directly from those who work in it.” Educating students on the constantly changing world of cybersecurity was also highlighted at the event. OffSec aims to be as up-to-date as possible when it comes to its methods. “My biggest take away from the Fiserv event was learning about the high level of scrutiny that the company employs to ensure consumer banking information is protected,” junior cybersecurity major Rafael Negron said. “Being educated about security advancements in the industry is my main reason for attending.” OffSec is a student organization associated
with the Coles College of Business at KSU. The mission of the club is to ethically research and investigate current offensive security methods in an effort to gain a better understanding of challenges faced in the cybersecurity industry. “We have a wealth of resources such as hacking techniques, creating security as code, penetration testing and postmortem security forensics available for our members,” OffSec President and junior informational security and assurance major Stuart Smith said. “Students are encouraged to self learn, but we guide them through the entire process depending on their interests.” OffSec’s speaker-led meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. By attending OffSec events tagged as #ISENG, information security and information security and assurance majors are able to learn about realistic cybersecurity experiences while gaining course credit. Activities vary from events such as cyber-defense and penetration testing competitions to capture the flag and king of the hill events, senior cybersecurity major Arash Negahdar. In fact, Negahdar was part of the winning team during this past May, where his team placed first in an attack-style capture the flag hosted by Coalfire at BSides Atlanta 2019. “The club just competed in the southeast regional for the National College Penetration Testing Competition and took third place,” faculty advisor of OffSec and lecturer of information science and assurance Andy Green said. “The club also took fourth place in a recent CTF event at Clemson University.” The opportunities available within the group for personal and professional growth in cybersecurity, albeit in a student setting, are endless. To learn more about OffSec, visit the club’s OwlLife page.
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GLOBAL VILLAGE WORKSHOP HELPS IMMIGRANT STUDENTS ENTERING WORKFORCE
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Kennesaw State’s Global Village hosted a workshop Wednesday, Oct. 30 to inform immigrant students nearing graduation about necessary documents they need to apply for jobs. The workshop was held in the James V. Carmichael Student Center with Kuck Baxter Immigration Partner and Attorney at Law Danielle Claffey. Claffey said immigrant students have the right to apply for jobs anywhere, but employers can legally turn down visa-holders and immigrants. “You have to ask yourself about your status,” Claffey said. “Have you always maintained your status? Employment and graduation are both very important for maintaining status.” The workshop covered different types of visas, such as H1-B, O-1 and E-2 visas, as well as the process for obtaining a green card and some issues that come up. H1-B visas require an individual to hold a bachelor’s degree in a specific specialty and are the most common type of work visa for college graduates, Claffey said. The H1-B visa allows individuals to stay in the United States for three years and can be petitioned for an extension of an extra three years, Claffey said. While holding an H1-B visa, it is important for an individual to begin registration for the permanent residence process immediately. When an individual begins Permanent Worker Labor Certifications, they can continue to petition for extra extensions of one
year on the H1-B visa, Claffey said. The process of PERM Labor Certifications is when an employer sponsors a migrant worker and the United States Department of Labor verifies that there are insufficient amounts of American-born workers in the United States, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. From there, the DOL determines if hiring a foreign worker will not interfere with wages and working conditions of U.S. employees, according to the USCIS website. “Most employers want workers for a year, then they’re usually willing to have the green card conversation,” Claffey said. “But it’s a conversation you need to start early on to make sure the employer is willing to file that for you.” The O-1 visa, which is less common for graduates than the H1-B, is for individuals having extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, business, athletics or entertainment industry and requires that an individual meet three out of eight requirements to obtain a visa, Claffey said. Meeting requirements for an O-1 visa involve accomplishments such as winning an award in a field or having articles published in a professional journal among others, according to the USCIS website. Also covered in the presentation was the E-2 visa, which is reserved for investors, entrepreneurs or persons purchasing a business who wish to immigrate to the United States. The E-2 visa is limited to individuals from countries that hold
Claffey said immigrant students have the right to apply for jobs anywhere. a treaty with the United States, and allows an individual to stay for five years with two-year extensions, Claffey said. This can be renewed indefinitely. The presentation also covered two types of green cards for workers, the EB-1 and EB-2. The EB-1 first preference employment immigration is based on extraordinary ability in a field, and is similar to the O-1 visa, Claffey said. Similarly, the EB-2 second preference employment immigration is based on an individual holding an advanced degree or extraordinary ability in a field, Claffey said. “Start your green card process immediately,” Claffey said. “Make sure you like your employer and they like you and be prepared for denial and the possibility of employer litigation in federal court.” KSU’s Global Village seeks to promote international awareness and global learning by engaging student programs and services. It also promotes global learning and understanding by providing programs and services that focus on intentional interaction between international and domestic KSU students.
Moe’s Southwest Grill to replace Burrito Bowl within Carmichael Student Center Sara Sehhizadeh | Contributor Kennesaw State will open Moe’s Southwest Grill in the James V. Carmichael Student Center for the student body in Spring 2020, replacing the former Burrito Bowl. KSU Assistant Director of Marketing Melissa McMahon said that University Dining chose Moe’s based on student feedback from recent surveys and from the Sentinel’s Best of KSU roundup for 2018-19, which stated that the restaurant was the most preferred for Tex-Mex cuisine. University Dining will operate the location. “Burrito Bowl’s popularity with students had waned in recent years and based on feedback from recent surveys, we determined that
Moe’s was the best option for that location,” McMahon said. “Burrito Bowl at the Kennesaw Student Center has closed, and [Moe’s] will be replacing it in the future.” The Southwestern restaurant franchise, informally referred to as Moe’s and founded in Atlanta, was announced to be incorporated into KSU via the sign placed in front of the empty space where Burrito Bowl used to be. The location was secured by KSU through a franchise agreement with Moe’s, McMahon said. “University Dining is committed to providing our KSU community with fresh, convenient and diverse menu options at affordable prices,
and will evaluate each campus dining location for popularity and sales performance,” McMahon said. Burrito Bowl opened Fall 2014 and closed at the end of the Spring 2019 semester, KSU Assistant Director of Marketing Kelley Wisniewski said. When asked if the university was willing to open more restaurants on campus in the near future, McMahon said, “University Dining continually seeks to offer a restaurant mix on-campus that satisfies the ever-changing tastes of students, faculty and staff.” Moe’s popularity among KSU students reflects a nationwide trend of popularity with the restaurant chain. In 2016 and 2017, the Harris
Poll EquiTrend Survey announced that Moe’s was the “Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant of the Year.” Moe’s defeated the previous top restaurant, Chipotle Mexican Grill, despite possessing half the number of restaurants in comparison. Moe’s, which is an acronym for “Musicians, Outlaws and Entertainers,” is known for its music, colorful themes and artwork within the restaurant and serves a variety of Mexican foods such as buffalo chicken burritos, three amigos tacos, close talker salads and quinoa, according to its website.
There is currently a “coming soon” sign teasing students about the Southwestern-style restaurant coming to the Carmichael Student Center.
Burrito Bowl occupied its corner of the student center for five years before being torn down this past fall.
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Iraqis protest corrupt government Arielle Robinson | News Editor
What Happened? Thousands of Iraqi demonstrators blocked main roads in the capital city of Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, Nov. 3, to protest corruption within the Iraqi government, according to the BBC. Students held sit-ins at schools across the capital while government offices were closed because of the protests Sunday, the first day of the work week in the country. Protestors blocked the main roads with burning tires and barbed
wire on Sunday, according to the Guardian. Iraq’s Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi called on protestors to open the roads and for businesses to open back up Sunday. The closure of roads and businesses have been causing the country to lose billions of dollars and contribute to the high prices of goods protestors have been fighting against, according to the Guardian.
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KSU President Dr. Pamela Whitten began her first term on the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Committee on Academics on Sept. 1.
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President Whitten appointed to NCAA Committee on Academics, begins duties Thomas Cassidy | Staff Writer Kennesaw State President Dr. Pamela Whitten had her first meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8, after being appointed to serve on the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Committee on Academics earlier this fall. During Whitten’s first meeting with the committee, she and other committee members reviewed issues relating to the enrollment of postgraduate student-athletes, basketball student-athlete degree completion and aided in updating an effort to establish an academic summit, according to the NCAA’s October report. “President Whitten looks forward to contributing to the group in a variety of ways and will work with fellow committee members to determine where her experience will provide the most benefits to student-athletes,” university spokeswoman Tammy Demel said. Whitten’s term with the NCAA began Sunday, Sept. 1, and her first meeting with the committee
took place Tuesday, Oct. 8, Demel said. Demel said that as a member of this committee, Whitten would be working to better the NCAA’s academic mission as well as leading projects regarding the management of Division I policy, eligibility standards and the Academic Performance Program. Demel also noted that Whitten’s position in the committee would provide KSU with the opportunity to provide service and leadership to the NCAA. The Committee on Academics “serves as the division’s primary authority on academic matters,” as well as having responsibility over the NCAA Division I Academic Performance Program, according to the NCAA website. The Academic Performance Program was created to ensure that student-athletes within Division I schools receive quality experience with regards to education and athletics, according to the NCAA Academics website.
The NCAA’s Division I Committee on Academics is constituted of “a minimum of two university presidents, one provost, four faculty athletics representatives, one director of athletics, one senior woman administrator, one conference administrator and one student-athlete,” from both Division I subdivisions, according to the committee’s policy and procedure guide. In the NCAA, Division I schools are described as those with “the largest student bodies, the largest athletics budgets and the most athletic scholarships,” according to Prepscholar. KSU’s Department of Athletics sponsors 16 NCAA Division I, with 15 of those programs competing in the NCAA’s Atlantic Sun Conference, according to KSU’s athletics website. A total of 181 student athletes —a record number — were named to the ASUN Conference Academic Honor Roll Thursday, Oct. 31, according to KSU’s athletics website.
Athletics Department installs Bluetooth devices to track attendance of athletes
This is the second set of protests by Iraqi people this month, as protests began Tuesday, Oct. 1, to demand an end to high unemployment rates, widespread government corruption and poor public services, according to the BBC. Mahdi, a Shiite Muslim, became prime minister of Iraq about a year ago and promised government reforms that have not yet come to fruition, also leading to the protests. Power is split among the Shia Islam majority, Sunnis and Kurds in the Iraqi government, the Guardian reported. Despite regular elections being held in Iraq, mostly sectarian
The Latest The second round of protests restarted Friday, Oct. 25, after a short pause. Iraqi security forces have shot rubber bullets, teargas and live ammunition at protestors, killing about 256 people and wounding thousands more since the protests began in October, according to the Guardian. Two demonstrators were killed Friday, according to the New York
Times. Salih said that Mahdi is willing to resign from his position after a successor is named. Salih admitted the electoral system needed to change and proposed altering the current system so that Iraqi citizens can vote for representatives by district, as opposed to voting for individual candidates in a party, according to the New York Times.
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Breanna Johnson | Staff Writer Kennesaw State’s Department of Athletics recently mounted Bluetooth devices in the Convocation Center’s classrooms to track the attendance of student-athletes. “Studies show that class attendance is a leading indicator of student success,” KSU Director of Athletics Milton Overton said. “This year, along with over 50 other institutions, we are piloting software to provide a more efficient way for our academic staff to monitor class attendance.” The attendance tracking software is run by SpotterEDU and uses iBeacon technology to record attendance. The device sends off a low Bluetooth signal, which connects to the student’s cell phone via an app they must download, according to The Daily Tar Heel. Once the student walks into class, they are automatically checked in. “With an overall grade point average of 3.05 last year, we believe this will increase our outstanding academic performance, and help our student-athletes stay on course, so they can reach their highest academic potential,” Overton said. SpotterEDU is catered specifically for student-athletes, Overton said. He said there are currently no plans to extend the tracker campus-wide. “Kennesaw State’s Department of Athletics is committed to ensuring that our student-athletes are as successful in the classroom as they are on the field,” Overton said. According to The Daily Tar Heel, SpotterEDU
religious parties dominate these elections. In Baghdad and other cities, people have been experiencing power cuts and undrinkable water. The unemployment rate in Iraq was 13 percent in 2017, and the government stopped releasing the numbers after then, according to the Wall Street Journal. Current President of Iraq Barham Salih and Shiite religious authorities have voiced support for the protests, suggesting the government protect peaceful protestors, The New York Times reported.
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Graduation costs, fees unfair to students Breanna Johnson | Staff Writer
While taking the last name of their significant other can promote unity, being able to retain their maiden name can preserve the individual’s identity.
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Keeping maiden names in marriage empowers women, preserves identity Autumn Edmonston | Opinion Editor Nearly 30 percent of all married couples meet their significant others during their time attending college, according to Business Insider. While this brings many students hope and optimism for the possibility of married life after graduation, one other decision remains — whether to change one’s last name after saying “I do.” In a society progressively more empowering for women, the tradition of adopting a new last name for marriage is no longer necessary. A man’s name used in marriage is historically rooted in the oppression of women. Established in mid-17th century England, the Doctrine of Coverture required women to be recognized as their husband’s property in marriage — taking on his name meant that a woman belonged to him. Modern society tends to embrace a culture where women are individuals, which abandons the original purpose of changing the last name for marriage. Despite this, 70 percent of adults believe a married woman should change her name and 50 percent believe the tradition should be required by law, according to Vice News. This outdated expectation ignores the desires of a
modern woman. A woman’s dedication to her career often conflicts with the tradition of changing her last name. There are 74.6 million women in careers, according to the United States Department of Labor, and success in many of their careers depend on name recognition. If her last name is suddenly changed, audiences and clients are subject to confusion. For many women, the maiden name is of ethnic and historical significance. Last names tie a person to their country and culture of origin, bringing a source of pride and sense of identity to the woman who holds it. To change her last name is to take away part of her identity, thus disconnecting her from her lineage under the guise of tradition. This expectation is therefore unjust. Additionally, the tradition of changing a last name is archaic due to its exclusion of homosexual couples who choose to marry. With 10 percent of all LGBT people involved in a married relationship, according to Pew Research, the pressure to combine or change their last names remains present as the tradition promotes a culture of heteronormativity. “It is ridiculous,” junior psychology major Cam Lorys said. “Obviously, there is nothing wrong with a woman choosing to change her name. That is her choice, but the tradition stems from a culture of women viewed as property. Today, there’s no reason to uphold
such an old-fashioned standard.” For a married woman, it is also extremely inconvenient to change her last name. It could cost a significant fee just to request a name change in court depending on the state, according to The Knot. The paperwork and expense of then updating every document of importance — social security cards, passports, drivers’ licenses, credit cards, health insurance and other documents — is monumental, just to keep a sexist tradition alive. It seems that many women are catching onto the disadvantages of changing her name for marriage, according to Google Surveys. Today, 22 percent of all married women chose to keep their maiden names — a 10 percent increase from 1970s data. It is no coincidence that the rise in a woman keeping her maiden name aligns with an increase in women’s education, participation in the workforce and use of birth control, according to Seattle Bride. As students graduate and consider the role of marriage in their lives, it is important to remember the cons of changing one’s last name for their significant other. There are more options than adopting the name of the man — couples can hyphenate or even create a name of their own. However, the expectation placed on women to adopt the name of her husband is old-fashioned and unnecessary.
Adopting a new last name in marriage creates unity, clarity among couples Jessica Holm | Contributor Students preparing for a wedding are faced with many decisions. Between flowers, venues, dresses and pictures, it can feel overwhelming. However, there is a larger decision after saying “I do” that leaves many in question if one should leave their maiden name in favor of their partner’s. Choosing to adopt a partner’s last name creates unity and strength in a married relationship. The tradition of changing one’s last name started in the 17th century through English common law, according to HuffPost. It was then that lawmakers began to consider the legalities surrounding personhood, families and marriage. For today’s brides, the choice of changing her last name is often as practical as it is traditional, providing it also has many romantic and advantages. A person’s last name symbolizes the uniting tie between a married couple, according to Seattle Bride Magazine. Sharing a last name allows for a connection between couples and shows the world that a married person no
longer thinks of themselves as an “I,” but a “we/us.” “Changing your last name to your husband’s shows that you and your husband are family,” junior secondary English education major Hope Joiner said. “You are proud to be tied together for life.” It is an empowering feeling to be tied to a significant other by taking on the last name of that person. To many brides, changing one’s last name creates a larger connection to the spouse’s family. As marriage is an act of commitment, so is changing a bride’s last name. Sharing a name will positively affect a married couple — it can even simplify many practical parts of life, especially after having children. Marriage means couples are recognized as a family — as one, including the children that couple may have. A family can simplify daily tasks such as after school pick-up, traveling and speaking with teachers when they share one name. Married couples who share a last name find it helps to avoid confusion, according to Bustle. For many interracial couples, sharing a last name unites their family, and also for their multiracial children, “especially if kids look nothing like [their parents].” Statistics researcher Turid Noack told News in English that changing one’s name for
marriage is “more about marking that they’re a couple, and that’s important for many young people these days.” Many women claim that adopting a new name in marriage is like shedding old skin and becoming a new person — with a new family, a new name allows for a fresh start, according to Woman Getting Married. Some women change their last name for marriage simply because they do not like their own maiden name, according to Martha Steward Weddings. A woman born with a complicated last name was not given the choice, but adopting the name of her partner is an opportunity for change. Many people simply assume that a woman will change her last name for marriage, especially considering that 70 percent of adults believe that every bride should, according to Vice News. Perhaps following tradition is sometimes easier for the marrying couple — it certainly helps to make a wedding simpler. Changing one’s last name from their maiden name for marriage has advantages to consider. Creating unity as a couple, not only through the symbol of a wedding ring but also by sharing one last name, is showing the world one’s new married status.
Students give up an arm and a leg to graduate from Kennesaw State as colleges are notorious for requiring students to pay substantial fees to obtain their degree — including graduation costs. Due to the already high costs of attending KSU, all materials relating to graduation should be free. Students learning that they have to pay for graduation is the equivalent of opening a toy on Christmas and realizing that batteries were not included. “College already took all my money. Why do they want more?” senior animation major Adi Martinez said. “Kind of makes me question where the money is going. They cannot just throw us a ceremony?” Students have to pay a significant amount just to petition for graduation. First, students pay $15 dollars for the certificate and $50 dollars for the petition fee. That is $65 dollars to graduate — not including gowns — after dropping thousands upon thousands of dollars to make it to graduation, according to KSU’s graduation webpage. With the exorbitant expenses of college, forcing students to pay for graduation is not fair — it is an insult to years of hard work. “It is unfair. Given how much we pay for tuition, it is just another way to grab money.” senior English major Analee Eagerton said. Students have to buy their cap and gown, which will cost $48. They will need a tassel, tacking on an additional $5 per rope. The eager graduate may want to spread the news, so they will have to fork over $30 for the announcements, according to pricing at the KSU Bookstore.
On top of tuition, the price of attending college costs an additional $2,000 to $3,000 dollars in annual fees and books, according to U.S. News. For the 2019-20 academic year, KSU in-state students are estimated to pay almost $3,000 dollars in transportation fees, $3,400 in personal expenses, $4,500 in tuition, $125 in loan fees and $2,006 in other fees, according to KSU’s website. Out-of-state students pay over $15,000 for tuition and $4,700 in personal expenses. In total, in-state KSU students pay a total of $27,300 a year, while out-of-state students pay $41,200. “I paid four years of tuition. They should take graduation out of my fees,” senior psychology major DeNashia Robinson said. “We have to pay just to petition for graduation.” College graduation needs to be free. It is the least KSU could do for students who already paid a significant amount to attend — the years of debt students already graduate with should not increase for their own commencement.
“Students learning that they have to pay for graduation is the equivalent of opening a toy on Christmas and realizing that batteries were not included.”
Students benefit by resisting red meat Ayla Mcginnis | Staff Writer Red meat is more than just beef — this category of food also includes pork, veal and venison. Due to the cost, health effects and environmental impact, it is in most students’ best interest to limit their consumption of red meat. When consuming food, it is important to consider its impact on ones’ health. According to Harvard Health, there is a strong correlation between mortality and consumption of red meat. The study found that every additional daily serving of red meat — three ounces — increases the risk of death by 13 percent. In the study, participants who ate red meat most frequently died of cardiovascular disease and cancer. According to the Cancer Council, red meat is considered a Group 1 carcinogen, making consumers 1.18 times more likely to develop cancer if they consume just 50 grams of processed red meat a day. “I don’t eat red meat because heart disease runs in my family,” freshman nursing major Hannah George said. “The high cholesterol in red meat can clog your arteries.” Many Kennesaw State students are responsible for paying for their own tuition, rent and groceries. Consuming a red meat alternative may benefit students’ budget and long term health. Purchasing poultry, or even
“When consuming food, it is important to consider its impact on one’s health.”
protein-rich meat alternatives, are cheaper than red meat for students who are living on a budget. For example, at the Shiloh Square Kroger, ground beef is sold for about $6.99 per pound, while chicken breasts are sold for $4.99 per pound. Alternatively, a package of four black bean burgers at Kroger is $3.99 — the same number of burgers that can be made from a pound of beef for half the price. Other red meat alternatives to consider are fish, eggs, legumes or nuts. Consistent, healthier alternatives such as these create small financial differences that quickly add up for students who otherwise regularly consume meat. The environmental impact of animal farming is yet another reason students should abstain from, or at least limit, consuming red meat. The environmental impact of farming cattle has received a lot of attention. Most noteworthy are the fires in the Amazon that received a lot of coverage in August and September of this year. These fires — which still are not out as of Nov. 3 — were set by ranchers and loggers to clear land for cattle, as explained in a CNN article. These fires were a direct result of land clearing for the sake of beef farming. Though one person’s eating habits may not create a large difference on a global level, the peace of mind that comes with ethical consumption is one of many benefits that come with reducing ones’ consumption of red meat. By opting for poultry or meat alternatives instead of beef or pork, students are able to preserve their wallets, their health and their conscience.
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STUDENT CRAFTS OWL-O-WEEN COSTUME Imani Beverly-Knox | A & L Editor Marisol Griffiths is a first-year digital animation student at Kennesaw State who took her first completely handmade costume to KSU’s Owl-O-Ween on Friday, Oct. 19. Though she was hesitant at first, she relished in children’s mix of awe and shock as they pointed to her and recognized her dinosaur costume. Griffiths took pride in her work, but this reptilian monster suit meant more to her than just a cheap scare for children — especially since she spent her childhood making elaborate Halloween costumes with her grandmother. “As a kid, I would [make costumes] because just I enjoyed having sort of more a unique costume,” Griffiths said. “I never liked going out and buying them ... I just kind of [liked] having that one costume you can’t buy because it would always be different. It would always be special.” Self-expression evolves past costume design for Griffiths. During her free time, Griffiths draws and has begun creating original characters. The design she wore to Owl-O-Ween was a 3D representation of a character she made, and its resemblance to the infamous terrorizer Godzilla is no coincidence. Griffiths spent her childhood watching decades of Kaiju movies with her family.
Marisol Griffiths, a digital animation major, drew inspiration for her Owl-O-Ween costume from Kaiju movies. “I took a lot of inspiration from my favorite designs from all the movies over the last 65 years,” Griffiths said. “And I sort of put it into one ... I put my own spin on it too — whatever sort of things I thought would look cool as a giant monster.” This Godzilla inspired costume not only tugs at nostalgia for this student, but she also recognizes its value in demonstrating the evolution of both costume and
character design. Griffiths hopes the research and execution that went into this project will convey her determination to potential employers. “I thought it would be cool to show employers ‘she didn’t just design a character, she also brought it to life’,” Griffiths said. “I make a lot of characters that are based on things that I like or things that are meaningful to me, or even places that are meaningful to
Rosemary Geller | The Sentinel me — drawing them is kind of reliving all those things. It is something that makes you happy.” Griffiths’ passion is a representation of her extraordinary goal to recreate her childhood by piecing the best parts of it together. As she wears her nostalgia quite literally on her sleeve, she replicates the warmth of autumn nights spent marveling over monster movies with her family.
KSU student stars in Take note: Faculty baseball feature film Jazz Parliament looks sharp in showcase Zack Hill | Staff Writer
Kennesaw State junior business major John Paul Kakos plays the lead role in the recently released film “Full Count,” which began showing in theaters on Friday, Oct. 25. Kakos’ experience as an athlete helped him with the audition for “Full Count,” which is a film about baseball. After several auditions and callbacks, Kakos finally got the role. “When I auditioned for the movie, they actually wanted to make sure I could throw the ball,” Kakos said. “Also, baseball helped with the mindset of knowing what to do to succeed — I knew I had to get in the cages every day for hours. Same thing goes into acting — hours of working script and hours of going to class and I’ll be more successful in the business.” The film is about a young man named Milton, played by Kakos, who is forced to give up his dream of becoming a professional baseball player and must go back to the farm he spent his life trying to escape from. Milton then must defend himself against a tragic crime he was accused of committing that could risk getting him sent to prison. The filming lasted around 27 days and was shot in locations such as Watkinsville, Gwinnett and Kakos’ old high school, Mountain View. Kakos can relate to his character’s background, playing high school baseball until he suffered a shoulder injury. “I played high school ball and I wanted to play college baseball,” Kakos said. “I had two surgeries on my shoulders and half-way through
John-Paul Kakos spoke to a CBS46 affiliate at the red carpet premiere on Oct. 15.
my senior year, my shoulder pop of socket again. It just kept popping so I was not able to play college ball.” Kakos describes Milton as resilient when facing the challenges the world throws at him. “My character in the film does not give up,” Kakos said. “After everything hitting him, he never stops and never quits, he just fights through everything.” “Full Count” is not Kakos’s first experience with acting. He has had several roles since he was young — including the 2012 Michael Myers inspired “Revenge of the Sandman,” the 2018 film “Brief Candle” and the television series “It’s Supernatural.” Kakos was also a background extra in the 2012 “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” For Kakos, having to balance acting and being a student is stressful. He explained that he had had to take this previous semester off because he was working on a film in Florida as well as several other acting projects for an entire month. Kakos has some words of advice for athletes who have suffered injuries that threaten their ability to play the sport they love. “I would say ... if you truly love the sport, you can come back and give it another shot,” Kakos said. “You’ve just got to keep trying if you love the sport. There are so many athletes who have come back even after crazy injuries.” More information about “Full Count” can be found on its IMDB page.
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Samuel Sinclair | Staff Writer Kennesaw State’s School of Music began its seasonal musical performances on Thursday, Oct. 24, hosting a double performance of the Faculty Jazz Parliament and KSU Jazz Combo I in Morgan Hall of the Bailey Performance Center. “Between the student combo and teacher performers, it was a very fun time,” freshman environmental science major and audience member Seth Griffin said. “It’s amazing that they managed to put these performances together while teaching.” The performance opened with student Jazz Combo I, directed by Senior Lecturer Trey Wright. This group consisted of Chris Marks on guitar, Grady Housworth on trombone, Ezra Trotman as vocalist, Brad Cannata as bassist and Zack Smith on drums. They presented the compositions “Swinging at the Haven” by Marsalis, “How Insensitive” by Jobim, Moraes and Gimbel and “Just one of those things” by Porter. The next group to appear was the main attraction, the Faculty Jazz Parliament. This group used their stage time to perform works that were primarily composed and arranged by KSU faculty members composed the music the Parliament played, and the only exception to this was the final song. A few notable members were Wright on guitar, Director of Jazz Studies and Senior Lecturer of Saxophone Sam Skelton, Artist-in-Residence Rob Opitz on trumpet, saxophonist Luke Weathington, music arranger Wes Funderburk on trombone, Lecturer of Jazz Piano Tyrone Jackson, student Brad Cannata on bass, Jazz Percussion Professor Justin Chesarek on drums and vocal artist Karla Harris. Musical pieces featured were “Love for Sale” by Porter and Skelton, “Keep that same old feeling” by Henderson and Jackson, “Come together” by The Beatles as arranged by Jackson, “Me and Einstein” by Wright, “Chance of Snow” by Wright, “Set Sophia Free” from Harris, and “Litha” by Corea. “I was very pleased with the performance,” Skelton said. “It was my aim to showcase more than just a high level of performance by
including original compositions and arrangements.” Wright and Weathington agreed that featuring tunes composed and arranged by the faculty at the school was a prideful achievement. Wright also mentioned that having the student combo group open the concert is something new to them and that it was great to showcase their work. “Having the ability to put on concerts to showcase our writing and performing is wonderful. We are inspired by our students,” Wright said. The Faculty Jazz Parliament is unique in the aspect that this group of professors comes together only a couple of times a year to compose and perform music together. Wright said that while they practice their individual parts, instrumentalists convene to practice as an ensemble. Wright said the preparation process was straightforward. Though it consisted of a lot of individual practice, the lead up to the show went smoothly. Every member of the performance has a laden musical background. saxophone player Weathington worked with The Atlanta Opera and actor Hugh Jackman over the summer. Additionally, guitarist Wright has performed for the Dalai Lama in Bangalore, India, with the Steve Dancz Quartet at The World Sacred Music Festival. The ensemble members are grateful to make music with the jazz band and appreciate the people who support their passions “We have a thriving Jazz program at KSU,” Wright said. “Hopefully, people realize it’s the combination of teachers and students that make the Jazz program. We want people to realize what it’s all about.” For more information on upcoming events at KSU, visit the School of Music’s website.
“Between the student combo and teacher performers, it was a very fun time.”
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STUDENTS GROW THROUGH REAL ESTATE SALES TEAM Garrett Barton III | Sports Editor While working to finish their degrees at Kennesaw State, junior business management major Noah Nance and senior integrative studies major Robert Nelson have joined the Tim Hardeman Real Estate sales team. Within two years of working at the firm, Nance worked his way from an intern to leading the company’s internship program. In order to reach this point, he had to maintain a high standard of discipline. “Initially, I think one of the biggest hurdles of this job was managing school, actually doing well and giving all I had to the job,” Nance said. After some time, Nance found a stable weekly routine. He stated that amid his demanding schedule, he learned to focus on one task at a time. “With this job or any other job [while] being a student, you have to be attentive,” Nance said. “If you can, you won’t be scatterbrained and all over the place.” Nance expressed his plans to pursue a career in real estate after graduation, but it is clear that his resume is already strong. In addition to his responsibilities for the firm’s internship program, Nance helps manage Hardeman’s 20-home investment portfolio.
Nelson transferred to KSU after three years at Augusta University, where he originally planned to enter the field of nursing. Nelson has been with Hardeman Real Estate for two months. Before reaching this point, he worked several part-time jobs and considered many different majors. “This is my first legitimate job, and before, I never really thought about real estate,” Nelson said. “I did business, I did finance [and] finally settled on integrative studies and figured real estate was a good fit.” As one of the team’s newer members, Nelson is adjusting to his newly rigorous schedule. A typical week for him includes going to work, attending classes and taking courses toward earning his real estate license. Through this process, Nelson has found encouragement from his coworkers. “It is definitely difficult,” Nelson said. I have got a lot on my plate ... in trying to balance things, I think the biggest part is just having that team around me — a group of guys that is a support system.” Alongside Nelson and Nance, the Hardeman real estate team is mostly comprised of college students and recent graduates. The job is structured to equally develop employees’ skills of business and personal values such as work ethic
and self-assurance. The job provides far more than investment or sales experience for the students — through the company’s unique educational process, confidence and self-discipline are instilled within employees. “It’s sharpened my communication skills,” Nance said. “I’ve learned how to interact professionally with not only people my age, but also adults.” Perhaps the most unique aspect of the job is its high-energy workplace environment. Between daily tasks, the sales team stays active by tossing frisbees or playing their favorite office game called “ball-bat.” The games may sound like distractions, but real estate agent Tim Hardeman uses them to reduce work-related stress. “One of our core values is to make things fun,” Hardeman said. “We learn to love the journey and enjoy the ride.” Nance and Nelson both plan to remain with the company for the near future as they complete their respective degrees. Even though they sacrifice more free time than a typical college student, they manage to not complain. “I look forward to coming in — it’s not a chore, not like work,” Nelson said. There’s a lot of personal development going on around here.”
Professor Profile: Regina Bradley finds passion in podcast Samuel Sinclair | Staff Writer Kennesaw State Assistant Professor of English and African Diaspora Studies Regina Bradley hosts a podcast titled “Bottom of the Map,” which was ranked No. 1 on Apple music podcasts two weeks after launching. A recent talking point was the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Child Murders, in which many black children were horrifically and mysteriously murdered between July 1979 and May 1981. “We had to discuss hip-hop’s role in remembering the murders and their lasting impact on many of the artists who were children during that same time,” Bradley said. The goal of the podcast is to critically engage and pay homage to southern hip-hop culture through the tagline “Taking hip-hop conversations in a new direction.” Bradley and journalist co-host Christina Lee view this statement as a reflection of their goal for women of colors’ voices to be heard in society — especially in the discussion of hip-hop. Many prominent musical artists have impacted Bradley, and their influence is reflected in the podcast as well. Bradley cited Scarface for his storytelling, T.I. for his communityhumanization efforts, Missy Elliot’s
world-building skills and her personal favorite — the hip hop duo OutKast. “Outkast is my favorite group ever, hands down,” Bradley said. “Their versatility and willingness to continue to evolve in how they see themselves and the world around them as southerners is inspiring.” Bradley’s passion for OutKast is so extensive that she created an academic course titled, “Chronicling Stankonia: OutKast and the Rise of the Hip-Hop South.” This course analyzes how the group’s music both chronicles the past, yet they continue to shape the future of hip hop. Regarding this, the class went viral several years ago for its creative approach to musical analysis. In addition to the OutKast course, Bradley teaches an AfricanAmerican literature survey course. She believes that students aid in her efforts since they give her access to new perspectives and helped conquer her fear — to start podcasting. Similarly, “Bottom of the Map” improved Bradley’s lecturing skills which allows her to be her unique, humorous self. Bradley also has many academic influences that have inspired her. She noted Kiese Laymon, Jesmyn
Ward, Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Dr. Imani Perry, Dr. Guthrie Ramsey and Dr. Portia Maultsby. “They made it cool to be southern. Their writing makes me feel seen in ways that encourage me to create and center my experiences as a southern black woman,” Bradley said. Moreover, “Bottom of the Map” and her teaching career are just the beginning of Bradley’s repertoire. As she prepares for season two of the podcast, Bradley continues to update her “OutKasted Conversations” archive. This website is dedicated to highlighting and archiving criticism on southern hip-hop. Bradley has a collection of short stories titled “Boondock Kollage” that is commercially available, another horror-focused collection in the works and a novel in development. Bradley is spotlighting OutKast through an essay collection that is being edited by the University of Georgia Press. She is also writing an academic book with the same title as her OutKast class called “Chronicling Stankonia: OutKast and the Rise of the Hip-Hop South.” For more information on Bradley, visit the Red Clay Scholar’s website.
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Point guard looks to continue success Tanner Davis | Staff Writer
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Kedrick Harvey prepares to snap the ball during the game against Monmouth on Saturday, Nov. 2.
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Sophomore guard Amani Johnson burst onto the scene as a freshman in 2018, leading the Kennesaw State women’s basketball team in assists and total minutes played. Last season, Johnson was a five-time recipient of the Atlantic Sun Conference Freshman of the Week award and finished by earning the conference Freshman of the Year. This season, the North Versailles, Pennsylvania, native will play a key role in the Owls’ offense. Johnson was born into an athletic family, as her father also played basketball at the collegiate level. Johnson’s father played a major role in her development as an athlete. She wears number for the Owls, which is an homage to a nickname she received from her father — “Little O.” “I started playing basketball officially in third grade,” Johnson said. “Even before that, I used to go to the YMCA with my dad to do little dribbling drills.” As a student at East Allegheny High School, Johnson helped bring the school’s basketball team to new heights. “High school basketball was kind of rough at first,” Johnson said. “My class had been playing together since fifth grade, and the chemistry we had built ... brought that to our high school team. By the end of my high school career, we were back-to-back section champs and made it to the semi-finals in the playoffs.” Johnson scored over 2,000 points across her high school career, earning several awards for her dominance on the court.
In addition to basketball, Johnson also played softball, volleyball and soccer. She especially excelled on the soccer field, ending her career as the school’s all-time and single-season leader in goals scored. In her first season of college basketball, Johnson made an immediate contribution to the team. She wasted no time in adjusting to a higher level of competition. “It was both hard and easy. It was hard with a new leadership role, and the speed of the game,” Johnson said. “I had to step into really big shoes as soon as I got here. But besides that ... the game doesn’t change, just the speed.” Off the court, Johnson enjoys the same activities as most college students. Cheese pizza is her favorite indulgence and in her spare time, she enjoys watching Netflix with friends. “Me and my roommate binge-watched ‘Friends’ this whole summer. We finished it in, like, three weeks,” Johnson said. “When ‘All-American’ came out on Netflix, I binge-watched that too.” On Sunday, Nov. 3, Johnson and the Owls began the 2019 season by hosting Thomas University for an exhibition game. Johnson led the team with five assists in the 77-41 victory. KSU begins its regular season schedule in Athens this week, as it will face the Georgia Bulldogs on Thursday, Nov. 7. Garrett Barton III contributed to this article.
Roselyn Eberhardt | Staff Writer After winning its previous six games, the Kennesaw State football team lost 45-21 to the Monmouth Hawks on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. The loss marked the first KSU defeat against a Big South Conference opponent since Nov. 19, 2016, when the Owls fell 28-7 to Charleston Southern. A streak of 12 consecutive conference victories ended. “I don’t think we weren’t ready,” head coach Brian Bohannon said. “We just didn’t execute when we needed to. We didn’t tackle well and we couldn’t sustain drives.” Despite combining for 305 rushing yards, the KSU offense found little success through the air and committed four turnovers during the game. The normally reliable defense had an atypically poor performance, giving up 507 total yards to the Hawks. In the team’s penultimate home game of the season, KSU’s only lead of the game came during the first
quarter. After a Monmouth field goal, the Owls scored thanks in part to a 42-yard catch by junior wide receiver Caleb O’Neal. The play would set up a two-yard touchdown run from quarterback Tommy Bryant. The KSU defense was mostly successful in the first quarter, allowing just three points. In the second quarter, the Monmouth offense took control of the game with 28 unanswered points. While the Hawks took most of the time of possession off the clock in the second quarter, the Owls finished the quarter with a punt, an interception and a turnover on downs. Despite playing at home, the Owls failed to build momentum all afternoon. The culmination of the Owls’ first-half frustrations culminated with a minute left in the first half, when KSU quarterback Daniel David threw a costly pass into coverage. The ball was intercepted by a Monmouth defender,
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who returned it 40 yards for a touchdown. KSU entered the locker room trailing 31-7 at halftime. During the break, Bohannon looked to preserve to team’s morale. Instead of focusing on the team’s first-half mistakes, he ensured that his players kept a fighting spirit. “In my mind, when I get one of those [situations], I’m going down swinging,” Bohannon said. “What do you have to lose?” The Hawks would carry its momentum into the third quarter, continuing to gash KSU defense for long gains. Trailing by a score of 45-7, the Owls began to show some resilience late in the third quarter. Senior running back Bronson Rechsteiner completed a 64-yard touchdown pass to junior running back Shaquil Terry on a trick play. The completion was Rechsteiner’s first of his collegiate career. The final scoring play of the game came in the fourth quarter, as Bryant ran for a 50-yard touchdown
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with under five minutes remaining. After a performance, the KSU defense finished strongly, holding the visitors to a scoreless fourth quarter. During the second quarter, freshman tight end Adrian Jackson was seriously injured during a kickoff return. Bohannon released a statement on Monday morning that Jackson left the game on a stretcher and was hospitalized. “We would like to thank everyone that reached out with thoughts and prayers following the injury to Adrian Jackson,” Bohannon said. “He was released from the hospital on Sunday afternoon and is expected to make a full recovery without any long term effects from the injury.” Although the loss moved KSU down in the national FCS rankings, the team still has its sights set on a playoff berth. Now with a record of 7-2, the Owls will look to rebound from the loss this Saturday, Nov. 9, at Campbell University.
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