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Former cheerleader sues university, Georgia officials after 2017 protests
KSU Student faces additional charges Second warrant placed on KSU student carrying a loaded gun on campus without permit
Sabrina Kerns | News Editor
A Kennesaw State University student filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, Sept. 5, accusing university and state officials of violating her civil rights last year after a dispute over her and four other cheerleaders’ decision to kneel in protest during the national anthem. KSU Sophomore Tommia Dean said in the complaint that Rep. Earl Ehrhart, R-Powder Springs, and Cobb County Sheriff Neil Warren tried to stop the cheerleaders’ protests last year by attempting to keep them off of the field during the national anthem. The other defendants listed in the lawsuit are former KSU President Sam Olens and Senior Associate Athletic Directors Matt Griffin and Scott Whitlock. The AJC reported last year that a series of text messages proved that Olens may have been pressured by Ehrhart and Warren to keep the cheerleaders off of the field during the national anthem before games. Olens later reversed his decision and the cheerleaders were let back onto the field. Olens resigned his position at the university in February after the controversy. “By prohibiting the cheerleaders, including Plaintiff Dean, from taking the field and kneeling during the national anthem, Defendant Olens, Whitlock and Griffin in conspiracy under the pretext of improving the fan experience and acting under color of state law, violated Plaintiff Dean’s clearly established constitutional rights of which a reasonable person and government official would have known,” the complaint states. Dean has suffered from migraine headaches and emotional distress, and is suing for monetary damages for “the violation of her constitutional rights.” The complaint also states that Ehrhart and Warren were “engaged in the conspiracy against Plaintiff [Dean] because of her race and because of she was protesting police brutality against African Americans.” University Spokeswoman Tammy DeMel said the university is unable to comment on pending litigation.
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EDITORIAL: Sentinel staff remembers 9/11 attacks The Sentinel Editorial Board On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, a series of terrorist attacks orchestrated by a terrorist organization known as alQaeda took the lives of almost 3,000 people and wounded over 6,000 others. This marks one of the deadliest attacks bestowed upon America. In one of the darkest hours in American history, families across the nation wallowed in fear and despair as they watched the destruction of the World Trade Center caused by two hijacked aircrafts. Several firefighters and first responders fought to save the lives of wandering citizens and people trapped within the aftermath and with over 300 firemen killed that day, many paid the ultimate price to protect.
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The following event led to the beginning of the global war on terrorism, America’s longest war against the Islamic State, which still rages on to this very day. Although many of us were too young to vividly remember the actions that took place almost two decades ago, we at the Sentinel acknowledge the anniversary of a time when America came together in the wake of terror and pulled each other up in open arms. The following excerpts provide reflection from the editorial staff on 9/11. Jump to page 4.
ARTS AND LIVING
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KSU Police said they brought additional charges against a Kennesaw State student who was involuntarily committed for mental evaluation on Wednesday, Aug. 29, for carrying a loaded gun on campus without a license. Officials originally attained an arrest warrant for the student, Kenneth Alvin Glover, on the charge of carrying an unlicensed firearm on campus after finding a handgun in his backpack. Police issued a second arrest warrant after Glover uploaded a video of his interaction with a university counselor to social media in which he made threatening comments. The video was provided to police on Tuesday, Sept. 4, according to KSU Police’s website. “While Glover remains under secure, medical evaluation, the investigation has continued and additional information has led to a second arrest warrant being issued for four additional felony counts: three counts of terroristic threats and one count of aggravated assault,” KSU Police said in a statement posted on their Facebook. KSU Police stated that Glover will be transferred to police custody immediately after his release from medical evaluations. Glover’s mother called campus police with concerns about his wellbeing, and the responding officers later found Glover outside of The Commons on the Kennesaw campus. According to WSBTV, his mother told police he was bipolar and not on his medication, and she requested a welfare check. “The arrest warrant states Glover rambled to officers about ‘killing people.’ Police also said Glover told them he was Jesus and is known to stack bodies,” according to WSB-TV. They determined that the student was unstable and “requested the involvement” of a university counselor. The counselor then decided to commit Glover for mental evaluation. KSU Chief of Police Edward Stephens originally stated in an email to faculty, staff and students on Aug. 30, the day after the incident, that “despite rumors circulated on social media, KSUPD has no evidence that the student made any threats towards specific individuals or the community in general.”
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University College debuts new podcast to benefit students Cameron Loi | Staff Writer KSU’s University College created a new podcast meant to tell stories about the different classes that can be taken in UC as an advising and support initiative. The first episode of University College Podcast Network aired last week and gave information about KSU’s freshman seminar courses. The freshman seminar is a class that is special to KSU, according to the podcast. Brandon Apter, UC social media and marketing specialist and the host of the podcast, said he sees the potential of a class that will help incoming freshman with how to take notes, study for a test or how to be successful in college, which is why the first episode is centered around the course.
“Podcasts are not unique to a college campus, but no one else was starting one for the betterment of the students.” Apter gave an example of a freshman going to UGA right out of high school. He talked about the struggles a freshman would have in an overwhelmingly large environment without the right guidance, and also showed how that
would not happen at KSU with the freshman seminar class in place. However, Apter said that, with all of the focus on the first podcast about the freshman course, it is easy to think that the podcast’s target audience is freshmen. Apter said this is not the case and the new podcast is meant for all students at KSU, no matter the age difference. “Podcasts are not unique to a college campus, but no one else was starting one for the betterment of the students, so I stepped in and made it happen,” Apter said. Apter plans on coming out with a new episode every two to three weeks for the first four issues but said he plans to later make it a biweekly podcast. When asked where the podcast would be in six months to a year away, his response was, “that’s just the goal. I want to be able to communicate with the students and faculty for that long of a period.” There are multiple departments in the UC, including the Department of University College Advising Services, Department of Leadership and Integrative Studies, Orientation and Transition Programs, Department of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality and the Department of First-Year and Transition Studies. UCPN can currently be streamed on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher and Soundcloud. Apter said the name of the podcast is subject to change. To subscribe as well as apply to be on the podcast, you can go to www. uc.kennesaw.edu/podcast.php or email Apter himself at bapter@kennesaw.edu.
KSU student “played footsies” with at least 10 different women Peyton Elliott | Staff Writer An investigation into a KSU student who was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 22, on two charges of simple battery revealed that he “played footsies” with 10 to 20 other women, none of which he knows, according to the AJC. According to an incident report, Eric Riera, 22, came to the KSU Police Department on his own accord where he was interviewed and eventually arrested. KSU student Keyondra Harris filed a report with KSUPD on Aug. 17 after Riera touched her foot with his own in the library on the Kennesaw campus. She later made a post on twitter about the incident, saying that it happened while she
was trying to finish an assignment that was due that night. The post has since been deleted. The incident report states that two other students, Mckenzie Adams and Caitlyn Thomson, came forward as witnesses after posting comments on Harris’s Twitter where she also had photo and video evidence of Riera placing his foot on hers. Adams commented, “HE DID THAT TO ME LAST YEAR!!!!” and Thomson commented,” THIS BOY WAS IN ONE OF MY CLASSES!!!” shortly after Harris’ post appeared. KSUPD also posted one of the photos that Harris took in the library on its Facebook page
The department of athletics partnered with Ed Voyles and agreed to make them the official car dealership of the KSU owls.
The University College debuted a new podcast which details the wealth of classes in the UC.
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Student who was arrested on Aug. 17, after a foot-touching incident, admitted to “playing footsies” with 10-20 other women.
shortly after the incident, asking students, faculty and staff to help identify the man depicted in Harris’ Twitter post. Harris and Adams later positively identified Reira in a photo line-up put together by the Georgia Department of Driver Services, according to the report. From there, police were able to secure a warrant for his arrest. Thomson also confirmed Riera’s name to police after viewing Harris’ evidence, according to the report. Riera bonded out of Cobb County Detention Center Aug. 22 for $4,290 after spending 12 hours in the jail.
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KSU athletics department partners with Ed Voyles, creates fan loyalty app Sabrina Kerns | News Editor KSU Athletics announced in August that the Athletic Department signed an agreement with Ed Voyles Automotive to make the company the official car dealership of the KSU Owls. Athletic Director Milton Overton said the new partnership will help fund 25 scholarships within the department over the next five years. The Athletic Department announced that the partnership will last through the 2022-23 athletic season. “We want to thank Trustee Valery Voyles and the Ed Voyles family for this tremendous opportunity to partner with the Ed Voyles Automotive Group, Inc.,” Overton said. Ed Voyles also recently partnered with KSU Athletics to create Owl Rewards, a fan loyalty app designed to reward KSU students, faculty, staff and alumni for supporting KSU student-athletes. The department announced the release of the app on Sept. 10. KSU community members can now earn reward points for attending sporting events, special athletic events or by visiting the teams’ sponsors. Students
can then use their reward points to earn free prizes. “This unique app will enhance our gameday experience, enhance sponsor activations and improve attendance at athletic events,” Overton said. Rewards available to those that use the new app include officially licensed Adidas gear, authentic game-worn jerseys, food discounts, cash prizes, guest coach opportunities, exclusive KSU Athletics experiences and more. The KSU Owls posted on Twitter encouraging students to learn more about the app by visiting ksuowls.com/owlrewards. The Athletic Department announced that the new partnership will also have a “visual impact” at KSU athletic venues with new Ed Voyles signage in the Fifth Third Bank Stadium and inside of the KSU Convocation Center. “We are excited about our Partnership with Kennesaw State University as it continues to reinforce our culture of supporting education and being a positive force in the communities where we live and work,” said Ed Voyles Automotive President and Chief Operating Officer Bill Brantley.
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OUTSIDE THE NEST Seven wounded in Paris knife attack Sasha Avchukov | Staff Writer
What Happened?
To promote the University’s new Health Promotion Program, the Peer Health Owls handed out safer sex kits to students on green on Wednesday, Sept. 5.
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Center for Health Promotion, Wellness begins new sexual health program
French police arrested a Paris man Sunday night after he injured seven people in a knife attack. The man reportedly used a 15-inch kitchen knife and metal bar to attack strangers in the street, two of which were British tourists, according to ABC News. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9 when the man began
attacking people outside a cinema. Several people nearby playing pétanque, a French bowling game, began throwing metal balls at the attacker in an attempt to stop him, according to ABC News. At least five balls hit the man in the head, and over 20 people started chasing him. They disarmed and held down the attacker until police arrived.
The Latest Of the seven injured, four are in critical condition, according to the News Corp Austrailia Network. One of the British tourists was stabbed in the head, and the
other was “cut in the chest.” Paris’s Mayor, Anne Hidalgo, later thanked the nearby civilians on Twitter for their attempts to stop the attacker.
Arielle Robinson | Contributor KSU’s Health Promotion and Wellness department and the Peer Health Owls handed out safer sex kits to students on the Kennesaw campus on Wednesday, Sept. 5, to promote their new condom distribution program. Health Promotion Coordinator Dalida Brown said the new program, The Condom Concierge, allows students to be able to select from various contraceptives online, such as condoms, lubricants and other barriers and pick them up in person from the department. Previously, students had to walk into the department and browse until they found what they were looking for. With this new online program in place, Brown said the department hopes to take away the anxiety and embarrassing situations that could arise with physically walking into the lobby and buying sexual barrier devices. Brown said the intent of distributing safer sex kits to students on campus was to “improve the balance of the intellectual, emotional, physical, social, environmental and spiritual development of students through awareness. Part of physical
wellness is taking care of our bodies, which would include practicing safer sex. Three factors went into modifying the sexual health program. First, Brown said students use to walk in and end up taking more condoms and other contraceptives than necessary. The department would then lose track of how many contraceptives were available for students. Now, Brown said students will be able to receive what that they actually need and receive them for free. Brown said the update to the program also came about in light of a study recently published by the American College Health Association. According to their National College Health Assessment, nearly 45 percent of sexually active students did not use any form of contraception when having vaginal intercourse. Furthermore, out of students who reported having oral sex, only 5.5 percent reported using any type of protective barrier. The Health and Wellness department is now able to provide free contraceptives on campus in addition to being able to educate students on the
importance of sexual health. The program means that KSU students will have “easier access to sexual health supplies. Students can order from the comfort of their home [and not have] to purchase these items — some of which can be expensive,” Brown said. “It also allows students to learn about and try new items that they may have never thought about before.” Brown also mentioned that is important that students receive STI testing every six months and with each new partner, and she said it is key that protection is used during sexual activities. The Health Promotion and Wellness department provides free HIV and Hepatitis C testing each semester to students. If any KSU student wishes to know more about sexual safety, they can stop by the Health Promotion and Wellness office in the Student Recreation and Activities Center during their office hours. Students can also visit their website, wellness.kennesaw.edu.
What’s Next One victim’s injuries are life-threatening, and authorities have opened an attempted murder investigation, USA Today reported. Police do not
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MINI offers discount on 2019 vehicle to college students, recent graduates Megan Butler | Staff Writer MINI is now offering a discount to college students and recent graduates on one of their new vehicles. Named after the company’s U.K. roots and its famed historic university, the Oxford edition vehicle was released last year and is available exclusively to college students and recent graduates, according to MINI’s website. Students have the option of a 2019, two-door hardtop for $19,750 or the four-door hardtop for $20,750. This student discount rate is over $5,000 cheaper than the regular signature style hardtop vehicle. “MINI wanted to capture the college student and grad market,” said MINI of Kennesaw’s General Sales Manager Amanda Farley. “They decided to come up with a vehicle that was entry level into the brand and would allow for them to receive a discounted rate.” Farley said the car was designed with prospering young adults in mind. According to Farley, the vehicle is low maintenance and is only required to be serviced every 10,000 miles or once a year. “MINI realized that what attracts a younger generation to the brand is feeling safe and secure while still having the performance and reputation of what BMW brings to the table,” Farley continued. To qualify, students must be currently enrolled in or have graduated within one year from any two or four-year accredited school with proof of transcript or diploma, according to MINI’s website. “The discount is set in stone by the manufacturer, so the dealer can not mark up the price,” said MINI of Kennesaw’s General Manager Andre Smith.
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suspect the attack was linked to terrorism at this point, and have not reported any other motive, according to USA Today.
However, the price does not include the destination and handling charge of $850 and excludes license, registration, taxes, options and labor to install, according to MINI’s website. “Other car manufacturers do not offer any additional savings like this for students,” Smith said. Honda and Ford offer college students and recent grads a $500 rebate on any 2017 or newer vehicle, according to their websites. Nissan also offers up to $1,000 cash back on certain vehicles, and Chevrolet offers a discount program to college students and recent graduates for below standard prices. “The car can get someone through finishing their bachelor’s degree or get them feeling safe and secure when they’re fresh out of college,” Farley said. “They feel comfortable to know that they won’t have any warranty issues or concerns to worry about while they’re in school or getting themselves started after graduating. Also, so that the parents can feel comfortable when buying their college student a new car.” The features of the Oxford Edition include automatic transmission, 17inch Cosmos Spoke Ally Wheels in silver or black, heated seats, anthracite headliner, panoramic moonroof, MINI teleservices and emergency call and Bluetooth communication. The available exterior paint colors are chili red, pepper white, British racing green, midnight black and starlight blue. “We have already gone through the first inventory of these vehicles and are working on the second set. We’ve sold several to KSU students,” Farley said.
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OPINION 9/11
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In times designated for remembering tragedy, we must stand together against the threat of terror and not be misled by the forces that seek to divide us. We must remember that terrorism and other extreme acts of violence, that the robbing of innocent lives, is a plague faced by the whole of humanity and perpetuated by members of every government and every religion. What looks on the surface to be a random act of violence is but one example of the pitfall of the human condition, the manipulative ideas of hierarchy and divisiveness. What happened on Sept. 11, 2001, is no different from any other senseless act of terror that has robbed human lives. It was a calculated attack, fueled by the ideals of religious and/or governmental supremacy, that resulted in a devastating tragedy. May this day remind us to question the narratives of the state, to celebrate those whose lives have been stolen and, most importantly, to bring our awareness and aid to other humans currently fleeing global scenarios of war, terror and genocide. I pray that we understand that an attack on one of us is an attack on all of us, not just as U.S. citizens, but as a human race. Rebekka Cacciatore | Engagement Director
Paulette Juieng | The Sentinel Marquis Holmes | Editor-in-Chief I remember as a young boy, seeing the nation in a constant state of terror that can never be forgotten. I remember that iconic clip of the man choosing to jump to his death rather than to burn with the building, and I remember, for once, how various demographics came together for the good of America in light of the heinous attack on the World Trade Center. Since then, we have watched a war wage for the past 17 years to prevent this from happening again. A war that some would agree has not been necessary since the raid in which claimed the life of Osama Bin Laden. As we now face a wide variety of social indifference, I only hope that America can find the heart to come together again — not for the sake of a detrimental event, but more for the cause of supporting any and everyone who is proud to call themselves an American.
Where I was and what I was doing at the time of the planes crashing into the World Trade Center buildings is only a small blip of my memory as a child. At that time, I was only in kindergarten and did not understand anything that had happened. As I grew older and able to understand the severity of the events that happened on that day and the days to follow, I realize that the sick tragedy that had occurred and grew to comprehend that the unthinkable can actually happen in our society. My heart hurts for the innocent civilians who died in the world trade center, the people on the planes that crashed, as well as the people who lost their loved ones that day. Today, I strive to keep the events of that day relevant and part of conversations so they don’t become washed into the background of U.S. history because this one day changed the trajectory of our nation forever. Bridget Walker | Production Manager I was only five years old on Sept. 11, 2001, but I remember feeling fear. I remember the blazing images on a small television screen. I remember being able to tell that the grown-ups around me were sad and afraid. Now I’m 21, and I’ve come to realize that our generation was robbed of the ability to see the world through innocent eyes when we were children. During our years of cartoon character covered lunchboxes and light up sneakers, we were faced with the reality that bad things can happen to good people, and grown-ups can’t always save the day. Now that we are the grown-ups, I hope that we live out our daily lives as if we had nothing to be afraid of. I think that we can honor those who refused to go down without a fight on Sept. 11, 2001 by refusing to give into the fear that terrorism strives to ignite in us.
Rio White | Sports Editor Where are we as a country 17 years after the most abhorrent attack ever seen on American soil? Constant warfare with no end in sight seems to be a reality accepted by our society, yet it seems the goals for these conflicts have never been less clear. If we are to truly memorialize the thousands who perished on that tragic day, our government should remember that freedom, not political leverage, should be strived for. Our government must not be tempted by power and money only to become friends with a certain country responsible for harboring many of the terrorists who were responsible for the attacks on 9/11. Kevin Barrett | Photo Editor While visiting the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, I remember standing in awe of the two fountains which sank deep into Ground Zero. Much like that of the Vietnam Memorial, a faint glimmer of your reflection stares back at you as your eyes read over a fraction of the nearly 3,000 names that dawn the fountains. Following a brief stroll around the grounds, I descended into the museum. Giant pieces of twisted metal and destroyed fire trucks, most of which have been untouched since 2001, hauntingly tower above me. Small artifacts such as shoes, cell phones and wallets sit in a room engulfed by the faces of the lives lost. Most museums are quiet as a courtesy to others, however, this place is a memorial and the silence is that of solemnness. Although I was only 3 years old when it happened, the memorial was enough to jog a faint memory of one of the darkest days in world history. Elizabeth Nouryeh | Opinion Editor When Sept. 11 come round each year, a heavy silence seems to fall upon the country. For one day a year, we put aside our differences to remember the 2,996 lives lost 17 years ago. We always ask each other where we were that morning or how we heard the news. Even though I was only five years old, I remember the adults calling me inside as they gathered around the TV. I stood on tiptoes trying to peek over the top of our couch, smelling the worn leather and wondering what movie was playing. Looking back, it strikes me the amount of evil it took to carry out that act. We’re no longer in kindergarten wondering what movie our parents watched, instead we have grown up with the looming fear of yet another terrorist attack. Sabrina Kerns | News Editor I do not remember much of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001. I was four years old and probably unaware of the tragedy taking place on the other side of the country. I cannot say that it meant that much to me back then, but as I grew and learned more about what happened and the context in which it happened, it started to have a deeper meaning. Of course, we will always remember 9/11 as one of the greatest tragedies the U.S. and its citizens have ever faced, but each year, it is also a reminder that these tragedies happen all too often all over the world. As we remember what happened on that day, it is important to also remember those in other parts of the world that still seek relief from terror groups and attacks against their government and their people.
Abi Marmurowicz | Managing Editor I remember sitting in my living room the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Just one day after my fifth birthday and less than a week after kindergarten had started, I was sitting in my new pink couch embroidered with “Abigail” on the back pillow. I was ecstatic in my new chair while the adults around me started to crowd around the television with blank faces. Those blank faces quickly turned sour and then emotional. Back then I had no idea what was going on, and at that young age, I couldn’t grasp the reality of what the world had just faced. With every anniversary after, the emotions and knowledge surrounding this topic have grown for myself and surely others. The gravity of the innocent lives taken from civilians and first responders has hit home more so than ever with my father being in the line of duty as a firefighter and EMT for 12 years. I knew firsthand what it took to sacrifice everything for those around you from the late nights in my childhood home when my dad’s pager would beep and out the door, he went before I could open my eyes. I soon grew to realize that some little girls and boys, would never witness that pager beeping again. Undoubtedly, the people involved that day made the ultimate sacrifice, even if they had no grasp on how the day would unfold or go down in history. When I think of 9/11, I think of those first responders and how the world needs to continue on in that spirit and in their names. Because of them, we have significant heroes to never forget.
KSU Police handled potential gunman responsibly Anderson John | Staff Writer On Aug. 29, Kennesaw State police conducted a welfare check on a student in distress and discovered that the subject was unlawfully concealing a firearm and was threatening to “stack bodies.” The swift intervention of law enforcement and the steps they took to ensure the safety of the student body are laudable and worthy of recognition. The vigilance of Kenneth Glover’s mother and the quick intervention by law enforcement are the reason KSU did not become the center of yet another national tragedy. It’s important to look at the lessons learned from averted crises so we can continue to prevent tragedy and get people the help they need. Because most parents look at their children through rose-colored lenses, it took extreme valor and integrity for Glover’s mother to call the police to
check on her son. She recognized the state of her son’s mental health, that he was behaving oddly, and vocalized her concerns to the proper authorities. This is a perfect example of how the mantra “see something, say something” rings true and has tremendous merit. Her actions not only potentially saved the lives of students but also may have saved her own son’s life and given him access to the help he needs. Responders acted immediately upon receiving the information and took measures to contain the situation before it got out of hand. Counseling and Psychological Services was contacted, and per their assessment, he was committed for evaluation. While many students were quick to criticize KSU Police for waiting until the next day to release information, it is important to recognize that they are bound by certain rules and regulations that dictate what information they can release, and when they can release it. It’s important to remember that the primary role of any law enforcement entity is to protect and preserve the rights of all individuals, including those
in custody. Federal and state regulations, HIPAA and KSU policy played a part in the delay of information. Additionally, while it’s understandable that students want to know about a potential threat on campus, it is irresponsible to incite mass panic, particularly when they don’t have all the facts. KSU police are tasked with the responsibility of maintaining an atmosphere on campus that’s conducive to academic success. Releasing the information immediately, particularly when the threat is contained, is antithetical to this mission and makes their job more difficult. They released information in as timely a manner as possible and when it was appropriate. It does us no good as a student body to go down the rabbit hole of what may have happened. There’s enough speculation and criticism in any event that law enforcement is called to address. Instead, let’s breathe a collective sigh of relief and examine and learn from the tremendous success of a crisis averted.
Yoga benefits student health and wellness Nicolas Fricia | Staff Writer Yoga allows everyone to practice breathing and slowing down during a typical non-stop lifestyle, which is why it has become so popular in recent years. The popularity of yoga participants has rapidly soared in the United States during the past decade. A survey conducted in 2016 by Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal reported that the number of Americans practicing yoga has grown by about 16 million people up to 36 million in 2016. Yoga has become a place of calmness in many people’s life. In our society, so many of us spend long periods of time without exercise while managing exhausting schedules at the same time. As a result of this busy lifestyle, we neglect both our body and mind —
two things yoga has always benefited. It has soared in popularity because it meets our neglected needs. Yoga is a practice that works both the body and mind. It can be a spiritual practice for those who are inclined to want one and it fosters tolerance. However, practicing yoga does not mean converting or belonging to a specific community or religion. In the west, people take yoga to two different levels. One level is the surface level, where people practice for the physical and mental benefits of yoga. The second level is a deeper side where yogis learn the lifestyle including spirituality, food and overall philosophies. In fact, most Americans who do yoga do it for the physical and mental benefits that greatly benefit their overall health. According to a 2016 Yoga in America Study, “The top five reasons for starting yoga are flexibility . . . stress relief . . . general fitness . . . improve overall health . . . and physical fitness.”
There are different kinds of yoga practices such as Bikram, Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga and more — each of which focuses and prioritizes different aspects of working the mind and body. “I do yoga because it brings immense clarity to my mind,” Dana Bowen said, a sophomore psychology major. “And it rejuvenated my body to help induce peace to my mind, body and soul.” You do not have to be fit or physically active to do yoga — all you need to do is bring your body and a mat if you are dedicated to the practice. The KSU Recreation Center offers yoga classes available for students throughout the week. Because of its proven benefits, yoga has improved our personal health and relationships with each other. Yoga should be on the mind of everyone who wishes to take care of their physical and mental health.
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KSU professors, performed a tribute to Joni Mitchell on Monday, Sept. 10.
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KSU PROFESSORS PAY TRIBUTE TO MITCHELL Katelyn Hohn | Contributor Several KSU professors pay tribute to singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Musical Duo Laura Coyle and Trey Wright teamed up with other KSU professors to perform a tribute to music legend Joni Mitchell on Monday, Sept. 10. Mitchell is known for her music of the American 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. In less than a decade her style changed dramatically from the easy pop of early 1960s music to rock in the later years of the decade, followed by another turn from folk to jazz. Mitchell holds a special place in the hearts of Wright and Coyle. “As I’ve gotten even older I’ve gotten more acquainted with her music,” Mitchell said. Wright usually plays Mitchell’s song “All I Want” to his students in his History of Jazz course. Each semester the song inspires his young students to listen to more of her music, which they might not have heard otherwise. “It’s amazing how that song affects students,”
Wright said. Coyle and Wright were joined by fellow faculty members Director of Jazz Studies Sam Skelton on saxophone, Assistant Professor of Music Marc Miller on bass and Assistant Professor of Music Justin Chesarek as a percussionist. When asked about his feeling on the performance, Wright expressed excitement and humility. “I feel very, very fortunate in that the people that I work with are some of my best friends . . . and [are] incredible musicians in the area,” Wright said. “KSU is really, really fortunate to have the music faculty that we do.” He didn’t expect to be a teacher at first, rather his career unfolded before him as a natural progression from his love of music. “In the 90s I was on the road for four to five days a week and so to transition from that to teaching was tricky at first,” he admitted, laughing. “But I really liked it . . . I love it.” He’s taught at KSU since 2004
Artist Don Robinson stands next to his pieces entitled “Man and Object I” and “Man and Object II.”
and frequently performs here nearly every year since 2010. While Wright is known around the KSU campus as an enthusiastic professor in the music department, jazz fans in the greater Atlanta area have heard Wright and his guitar for nearly twenty years. He met Coyle through various freelance gigs where the two hit it off. Around a year ago, both wanted to go further with their musical careers and formed a duo, combining Coyle’s vocals and Wright’s guitar playing. Wright has big plans for 2019. “I have an album coming out next February entitled “From now on” . . . It’ll actually feature many of the same musicians that are performing [Monday] night,” Wright said. The album is said to include a cover of Joni Mitchell’s “The Hissing of Summer Lawns,” which was also performed on Monday night. He also plans on recording an album with Laura Coyle in 2019.
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Zuckerman Museum hosts “Occupations” exhibit Lauren Hohn | Contriutor KSU professor Donald Robson spoke to The Sentinel about his “Occupations” series at the Zuckerman Museum of Art. Kennesaw State students with an eye for art have the opportunity to view multiple collections at the Zuckerman Museum on the Kennesaw campus, including one series made by a KSU professor available to the public through Dec. 1. The Class Pictures exhibit at the Zuckerman Museum of Art houses Donald Robson’s “Occupations” series, a portrayal of working men and women from the 1950s. “They started out as businessmen and women, kind of 1950s . . . characters. The lady down on the farm, aprons, things like that,” Robson said. “The more mundane, the better for me.” Not all of Robson’s characters have regular jobs. One piece depicts an alligator-wrestler who stands triumphant over the reptile. “A lot of the figures I picked . . . appear dated in some way,” Robson says. He used clothing to show a banality or obsolesce associated with the occupations in his series. Robson said that he drew inspiration from historic postcards and journalistic photography for his characters. Inspired by model trains and figures of railway workers, Robson began the “Occupations” series as an exercise in watercolors three years ago. “[The figures] are hard to see, which allows me a lot of freedom in the way I present them,” he explained. The “Occupations” series was first exhibited three
years ago at the Kibbee Gallery in Atlanta. Since then, Robson has added to the collection as they joined various exhibitions across the United States. The series now boasts roughly 30 paintings, some of which were created for the Zuckerman exhibit curated by Teresa Bramlette Reeves. From a young age, Robson knew he wanted to be an artist. He earned his undergraduate degree at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his graduate degree at the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. In 1993, Robson moved to Atlanta to pursue career opportunities. Robson spoke about the nature of his field, directly addressing the idea that art majors shouldn’t expect to make good money. “I asked my father, who was an accountant, ‘Do you think I should have gone into something more practical?’” Robson said. “And he said, ‘I went to my job every day. I hated every day of it. Live your life doing the things you love, and you’ll have no regrets.’” Robson did not set out with the intention of becoming an art professor but rather went to school to become a better artist. Twenty years into his career, he taught a class at KSU and enjoyed it. Now a full-time professor, Robson says, “I found that I really, really love teaching. I know a lot of things about art that I just want to share with people.” Those interested in seeing Robson’s art should visit the Zuckerman Museum in person or online.
1. Rodeo garb 6. Prefix for prior 9. a.k.a. leaf cabbage 13. Conversation starter 14. “____ the land of the free ...” 15. Drunks 16. Tree in Latin 17. Exec’s degree 18. Full of emotion, in slang 19. *Meeting at Appomattox Court House 21. *Major Civil War issue 23. Sun in Mexico 24. Recover 25. *It was split during the Civil War 28. ____book 30. Be in the right place 35. Botticelli’s Venus, e.g. 37. Soccer ____, pl. 39. Excessive sternness 40. Orthodox artwork 41. Homeless cat’s home 43. Presented at customs 44. Galactic path 46. Desperate 47. Like never-losing Steven 48. Vital 50. Grannies 52. “C’____ la vie!” 53. “At ____, soldier” 55. Casual attire 57. *Spielberg’s 2012 movie 61. *”American Nightingale” 64. Remote in manner 65. Between Fla. and Miss. 67. IRS’ threat 69. Middle Eastern rice dish 70. Hi-____ graphics 71. Part of a whole 72. ____ Mall, in London 73. Cry of horror in comics 74. Ruhr’s industrial center
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DOWN 1. Repeated Cuban dance step 2. Flavor-giving plant 3. “Fantastic Four” star 4. Land chunks 5. Somewhat 6. Fleshy fruit 7. *Johnny’s other nickname 8. Clear the chalkboard 9. Chicken ____ 10. Initial stake 11. Displeasure on one’s face 12. Grammy of sports 15. Melville’s “Pequod,” e.g. 20. “Is Your Mama a ____?” 22. Dr. Frankenstein’s workplace 24. Bottom of a dress 25. *Divided, it cannot stand 26. Sugar in Paris 27. PDF reader 29. *”____ Mountain,” Charles Frazier’s novel 31. Like SNL 32. Nose of a missile 33. Olfactory organs 34. *General and post-Civil War President 36. Children’s author ____ Blyton 38. “Will be” in Doris Day song 42. Busybody, in Yiddish 45. Start a hole 49. Indian restaurant staple 51. Colorful Mexican wrap 54. Animal catcher 56. Lady’s pocketbooks 57. Nordic native
58. Pelvic parts 59. Steelers’s Chuck 60. *___ Torpedo, used by Confederacy against steam engines 61. Lounge, like in the sun 62. Words from Wordsworth 63. French Riviera city 66. *Commander of the Confederate States Army 68. Base of the decimal system
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OWLS FLY BY GOLDEN EAGLES, SECURING FIRST WIN Tyhi Conley | Staff Writer Chandler Burks rushed for three touchdowns and the Owls racked up 507 yards on the ground as they defeated Tennessee Tech 49-10 on Thursday, Sept. 6. Following their season-opening loss against Georgia State where they featured a more balanced offensive attack with 201 passing yards and 181 rushing yards, the Owls threw the ball only three times against the Golden Eagles. “If we pass for more than we rush, it’s not going to be a good day,” Owls head coach Brian Bohannon said during Tuesday’s press conference. “At the end of the day, we have to establish the run. [That] doesn’t mean we don’t throw, but we have to establish the run and I don’t know that we ever did that effectively Thursday night.” Honoring its adjustments, KSU’s day would end a historic one. The Owls set two program records, totaling 507 yards on 68 carries and scoring seven rushing touchdowns. The first half was highlighted by three long drives for the Owls resulting in touchdowns, while the second half included very short drives for scores. Darnell Holland escaped for a 75-yard rushing touchdown on the first play of the third quarter. On the subsequent drive, Burks scored his third and final touchdown of the game, breaking free for a 50-yard run.
“For right now I can say that’s the best we executed,” Burks said. “I’m sure there were some fundamental flaws across the board, but at the end of the day, we know that when we’re able to get the ball on the perimeter good things happen for us.” A 61-minute delay due to inclement weather may have been a factor in KSU’s slow start, but after gaining their first lead, they never looked back. The defense denied the Golden Eagles a look in the red zone until early in the fourth quarter, opening the path for the Owls to pile on 42 unanswered points. Defensively, true freshman Cincere Mason missed a potential touchdown opportunity early in the game but made up for it in the third quarter with an interception. He returned the pick 22 yards to set up a drive that would result in a touchdown. Mason’s interception was the Owls’ 15th interception in the last 16 games. “I’m very proud of our guys,” Burks said. “I mean, we scored 21 points in five minutes and scored 14 in two plays. That’s really good stuff. We’re going to be able to build off that, and we’re looking forward to taking it to the next game.” The Owls, now 1-1, return to action Saturday, Sept. 15, for their home-opener against Alabama State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.
The Owls warm up before the game against Georgia State onThursday, Aug. 30, 2018.
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WINNING STREAK ENDS FOR OWLS AFTER TOUGH SLATE Teddy Teshome | Staff Writer After beginning the season with six consecutive victories, the Kennesaw State volleyball team lost three straight matches over the weekend to difficult opponents. The Owls started off the week on a positive note, coming back from a set down to defeat Clemson on Tuesday, Sept. 4, to retain their perfect season. With the win, KSU matched their best start to a season and extended their home court winning streak to 15 games. Lauren Chastang and Maddie Jones highlighted the victory as they both recorded at least 10 kills and digs each. Clemson was the team to come out fast, taking a 7-3 lead in the first set. The Tigers continued to expand their lead until a timeout was called by Owls coach Keith Schunzel. After the break, KSU made a great run to climb back into the set making it 18-15 but that would be the closest score as Clemson took the opening set 25-20. The Owls were much more clinical in the second set, taking a 7-3 lead that they would not lose for the rest of the set. Back-to-back kills from Jones put the set away 25-21 to tie the match. Both teams traded points in the third set as the score tied 11-11 midway through. KSU then took control as a kill from senior Sydni Shelton and two Clemson errors ignited an 8-1 run. The Owls took the set 25-18 as Chastang recorded seven of her 18 kills in the third Kendall Baker (4) defends the ball against a UGA player during the game on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2018.
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Harris scores twice as Owls continue hot start Perry Turnipseed | Staff Writer Sophomore Erin Harris scored twice over the weekend as the Owls defeated Georgia Southern and the University of Georgia at home, improving to a 7-1 record on the season. KSU took on Georgia Southern at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 7, winning 1-0. Harris scored the game’s only goal on nine minutes to give the Owls an early and decisive lead. The goal came by way of a through ball from junior Morgan Harrison. “I am very happy with the win, and since I’ve been here, we have never beaten Georgia Southern,” said head coach Benji Walton. “It was a big win against an in-state opponent.” Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Tiffany Sornpao recorded her 12th career clean sheet, securing five saves in the process. KSU played the Bulldogs on Sunday and won the game 2-1, as Junior Emely Sosa scored the gamewinning goal with a diving header. Much like she did against the Golden Eagles, Harris
scored early on, netting on eight minutes to give the Owls the lead against the Bulldogs. UGA equalized a short-lived ten minutes after halftime as KSU scored under a minute later with a cross from Harris resulting in the diving header from Emely Sosa. One of the goals of the season for the Owls so far also happened to be the game winner. “It was an unbelievable goal,” Walton said. “ It was probably the prettiest goal I have ever seen one of my players do in a game. It was just an awesome moment for our team.” The Bulldogs had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds as Sornpao was caught off her line, but the shot went wide left as time expired to provide a dramatic climax to an eventful game. Next weekend the action continues as KSU travels to Birmingham, Al. to take on Samford on Thursday, September 13, at 8 p.m. Then on Sunday, the Owls return home to take on Mercer.
set alone. KSU continued their momentum in the fourth set, holding Clemson to a .037 hitting percentage on the way to a 25-15 set victory. “Both of our left sides are just playing terrific volleyball and they both have gotten a lot better here as this month has gone on,” Schunzel said. “They are two different kind of players — Lauren is a lot more power, Maddie has got to really move the ball around, and they are both learning who they are and how they have to be to be successful.” The team traveled to Pittsburgh, Pa. over the weekend to play in a tournament where they faced off against hosts Pittsburgh as well as Dayton and the University of Washington. A full five sets were played in the opening match against the No. 13 Panthers on Friday, Sept. 7, as the Owls won the first and fourth sets. The final set was close early on, but the Panthers went on a 7-1 run after the teams switched sides to win 15-7. The following two matches saw the Owls lose despite admirable efforts, as a tight three-set loss to the Flyers frustrated the team and a four-set loss to the No. 12 Huskies continued their struggles. The volleyball team will be back in action this weekend as they travel to Troy, Al. to play in a tournament against Florida A&M, Troy and Jacksonville State.
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