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EDITORIAL: Kavanaugh is not a worthy candidate
Tyhi Conley | Staff Writer
The Sentinel Editorial Staff Earlier this month, President Donald Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, was accused of sexual assault only days before the Senate Judiciary Committee was set to vote on his confirmation. Two women publicly came forward to accuse the federal appeals judge of sexual assault while they were in high school, and over the weekend, the controversy proceeded in a way guaranteed to garner immense partisan bitterness while showing the rancid substratum of elite power. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, a professor in Northern California and one of Kavanaugh’s accusers, has agreed to testify to representatives of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m. to bravely debunk the vague perceptions of a very real and scary reality for too many. President Donald Trump once tweeted, “I have no doubt that, if the attack on Dr. Ford was as bad as she says, charges would have been immediately filed with local Law Enforcement Authorities by either her or her loving parents. I ask that she bring those filings forward so that we can learn date, time and place!” What Trump doesn’t realize is that when someone is a victim of sexual assault, they experience unbelievable shame and fear. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 63 percent of rape cases go unreported. Some victims fear disbelief or judgment, and others aren’t sure how to actually report the case. Nobody wants to be known as the person who got sexually assaulted, and to shame and blame victims who have the strength to come forward is unacceptable. It is a disturbingly common trend for certain people to doubt the voices of victims and instead side with the accused because they are afraid to admit the extent of sexual assault in this country. This very mindset is the direct cause of the spiral of lies and deceit that has allowed for an unchecked culture of sexual assault. The idea which the Kavanaugh debate is being shifted from a moral issue to a political one goes to show that the amount of credibility towards victims of sexual assault is far lower than it should ever be. EDITORIAL continued on pg. 4..
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Jake McKenzie (4) goes on the offensive during the game against Clark Richard Blythe | The Sentinel Atlanta. After setting a scoring record in their anything better.” previous game against Tennessee Tech, the Although the score would indicate that Owls outdid themselves by squashing Clark there were no hurtles en route to victory, the Atlanta 70-13 on Saturday, September 22 at Owls were down 13-7 during the first quarter. Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Carelessness with the ball plagued them as The win was the third straight for the early turnovers prompted a sluggish start. Owls, who have now scored 201 points in just Underestimating opponents could cost them four games this season. So far, veterans and against future teams if it remains a habit. young players alike have contributed to the “At first I think we did [underestimate excellent form he team is currently in. them],” defensive back Demetrius Pettway “I’m proud of all the hard work that said. “And then, as a team, we just came these kids have put in since we started this together to play our style of football.” thing,” head coach Brian Bohannon said. Another trend in the young season is “The commitment they’ve had to buy into the defense putting the Owls in favorable something that wasn’t there in the beginning positions on offense. Coming into the game is impressive. For them to see the rewards of the Owls had forced a turnover in 17 that, I don’t think for a coach you can ask for
straight games. Following a KSU touchdown to regain the lead at 14-13, Adesola Abisoye returned a red zone interception for 41 yards, halting a nine-play 43-yard drive by the Panthers that kept the lead intact. The interception simultaneously solidified the turnover and served as a momentum changer in the game. “I think people started having fun,” said Jace White, who had an interception returned for a touchdown. “We came out flat, so that was a big part of turning it around and getting things going.” The Owls defense wound up with four interceptions and two returned for touchdowns. From the point of their deficit on, the Owls never looked back, scoring 63 unanswered points. In addition to Pettway and White’s interception returns for touchdowns, Courtney Mills returned a blocked punt by Cole Loden for a touchdown.
“I think earlier on we made some mistakes that, as I’ve said before, we’ve got to clean up,” Bohannon said. “I give Clark Atlanta a lot of credit. They came out and played extremely hard.” Seven different players scored for KSU, showing the talent of the team. The Owls put up 339 rushing yards as Kyle Glover and Antavius Grier scored their first career touchdowns. Shaquil Terry led the offense, finishing the game with 108 total yards and three touchdowns. The dazzling running back put his stiff arm on display, repeatedly knocking his opponent over on his way for a 50-yard touchdown. “Never underestimate anybody,” Pettway said. “Just play our ball every time we step on the field, that’s what championship teams do.”
TWO POSSIBLE CAMPUS SUICIDE ATTEMPTS REPORTED TO POLICE Sabrina Kerns | News Editor
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2018 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE TUESDAY
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Event: Team Trivia
Event: Homecoming Service
Event: Homecoming Service
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Event: Lip Sync, Bonfire and Pep
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Event: Football Game vs.
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The Kennesaw State Police Department reported in their daily crime log that there were two possible suicide attempts by students on the Kennesaw campus in September during National Suicide Prevention Month. The first report listed in the daily crime logs was reported on Sept. 5. An incident report obtained from KSU Police states that an officer was dispatched to the top of the Central Parking Deck “in reference to a possible suicide attempt.” The responding officer stated in the report that he found a student walking by himself near the corner of the top level of the parking deck. It states that he spoke with the student and asked “if everything was okay.” The student responded that he was fine, and he told the officer he had been trying to reach his ex-girlfriend. The report states that the student agreed to let the officer drive with him to the bottom of the parking deck. Once they reached the bottom of the deck, the student informed the officer that he “had been dealing with this problem for multiple years,” and he said that he had been diagnosed with depression several years ago. The Cobb County Fire
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Department arrived on the scene and paramedics attempted to convince the student to go to the hospital. The responding officer also offered to drive the student to a hospital, but he refused, according to the report. “[The student] was concerned about missing work and the payments related to a hospital visit,” the report stated. The officer called the student’s ex-girlfriend to ask if she knew anyone who could stay with him so that he was not alone. The report states that she did not want to involve herself in the situation and she did not know anyone else who could stay with him. The student told the officer that he “just wanted to go home and he was fine.” The officer gave him a ride to his car and the student left campus, according to the report. Another possible suicide attempt reported on Wednesday, Sept. 19 was listed in the daily crime logs on KSU police’s website. The location listed for the report was at the Skip Spann Connector at the Kennesaw campus. KSU Police did not have the incident report ready in time for publication. SUICIDE continued on pg. 3.
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Symposium to celebrate, honor KSU faculty research Sabrina Kerns | News Editor
Dr. Brandon D. Lundy and three students took part in a research program this past summer in Guinea-Bissau..
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KSU STUDENTS TRAVEL TO WEST AFRICA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH STUDY Amy Casto | Contributor A Kennesaw State director and associate professor, accompanied by three undergraduate students traveled to the West African country of Guinea-Bissau as a part of a collaborative environmental research program in July earlier this year. Dr. Brandon D. Lundy, associate director of the School for Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development said he invited three students to travel with him to GuineaBissau this past summer to take part in an innovative undergraduate research program with the Department of Geography and Anthropology. Participating students included Sami Wilson, Rachel Langkau and Kamran Sadiq. Due to violent conflict in the country of Guinea-Bissau in the late 1990s, the U.S. Embassy and other organizations, such as the Peace Corps, suspended operations within the country. Due to a lacking U.S. Embassy in Guinea-Bissau, Lundy said he had to coordinate with the U.S. Ambassador for Senegal in order to travel and study in the country. Lundy said his team was the first U.S. involved
educational-cultural initiative green-lighted by the U.S. Embassy to travel to Bissau since renewing operations in 2014. “One of the goals of this project was to take undergraduate students here who are interested in environmental issues and pair them up with students in places like Guinea-Bissau, who are also interested in environmental issues so they can learn from each other,” Lundy said. The students combined their studies in anthropology, environmental studies, psychology, geography and Portuguese to grow in their disciplines as well as study with the university students in Guinea-Bissau about the current environmental issues of their country, Lundy said. One of the environmental issues the team faced was the impact that poor governance is having on wetland and flood zones of Bissau, Guinea-Bissau’s capital city. It was brought to their attention that there has been a lot of illegal construction going on in these areas, which causes homes to be lost and trash to seep into the water supply. Lundy said the illegal construction causes loss of life in these urban areas.
“The reason we chose Guinea-Bissau is because they are facing these environmental issues more-so than others because they are essentially below sea level,” Lundy said. “This means that as climate change and sea level rise happens, they are going to experience a lot of it first, and it’s really important to not only be able to protect their endangered environments but also to be proactive in how we manage these future potential situations.” In the field, KSU’s undergraduate research students had the opportunity to assist in developing the research instruments, become experts on the environment in GuineaBissau, create a research question, develop a methodology and be involved all the way to data collection and analysis. “They’ve been there at every step of the way. I’m thrilled that they’re very invested in this project,” Lundy said. Lundy said he is excited about continuing this innovative student research program in the coming years.
KSU farm to install growing system, expand crop production Megan Butler | Staff Writer Kennesaw State is currently installing a new hydroponic growing system on its Hickory Grove Farm to increase crop production sustainably. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil and exposing the roots to a mineral nutrient solution. Amhydro, the company installing the new system at KSU, referred to hydroponics as “the future of food” on their website. Hickory Grove farm, managed by the School of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality, produces over 20,000 pounds of produce that are used at KSU’s two dining halls, Stinger’s and The Commons, according to KSU’s website. “The farm wanted to branch out to provide a wider variety of leaf crops,” said Amhydro Vice President Joe Swartz. “The culinary school and dining commons were more in the need for lettuce and greens, so the director chose to install a Nutrient Film Technique leaf crop system to provide a practical educational curriculum as well as food for the school system.” The construction of the new Amhydro NFT leaf crop growing system began on Thursday, Sept. 13. “It is a closed loop, recirculating system so that all water and nutrients that are supplied to the plants is captured and recirculated so that nothing is wasted,” Swartz said. Nutrient-rich water continuously flows down the channels, past exposed plant
roots. Any unused solution is captured at the end of each channel, funneled back to a reservoir and automatically remixed for nutrient balance and recirculated with the help of a pump, Swartz said. This system will allow the farm to grow a wider variety of pesticide-free crops such as lettuce, basil, mint, cilantro, kale, chard, chives, arugula and more, Swartz said. The NFT system will also allow crops to grow at a steady and consistent quantity all year round. “In traditional field agriculture, the entire crop matures and is harvested in a very short period of time known as harvest season,” Swartz said. “Hydroponic production allows the grower to schedule out a weekly amount of production so that the crops available are consistent from week to week.” Compared to soil-based farming, hydroponics produces predictable quantities and quality for higher crop yields and profits, produces ten times the crops per area, reduces pathogen risks by growing crops without pesticides or manure and reduces transportation costs by growing in or near urban centers, according to Amhydro. Heavy use of pesticides has been reported to cause several adverse health effects ranging from mild allergies to cancer depending on the extent and duration of exposure, according to a research study done in 2017 by the International Journal of Agriculture,
Environment and Biotechnology. When farming with soil globally, portions of the nitrogen-filled fertilizers, along with eroded sediments, inevitably wash into waterways such as rivers, lakes and the ocean where it causes “dead zones” from eutrophication, according to Livestrong. This is a process whereby nitrogen feeds an algal bloom, but when the short-lived algae die, decomposing bacteria then consume most of the available oxygen, suffocating aquatic life, according to Livestrong. Additionally, Livestrong states that use of artificial fertilizers in place of animal or “green” manure can eventually deplete soils of organic matter, making them lose their ability to hold water and more subject to erosion. “Hydroponic systems use approximately 90 percent less water than conventional agriculture so that it places much less stress on the environment,” Swartz said. “This type of system also supplies all water, nutritional and environmental conditions conducive to year-round crop growth. This means that you can locate farm production in areas such as cities that were not traditionally suitable for farming.” Swartz said they plan to have the NFT system ready for planting in the next few weeks.
Kennesaw State’s Office of Research will host its inaugural John C. Salerno Memorial Research Symposium on Friday, Sept. 28 to celebrate and showcase faculty research. Jonathan McMurry, associate vice president for research and professor of chemistry, said that the symposium is meant as a way to formally recognize and celebrate the research done by KSU faculty and to give tribute to the research contributions of John C. Salerno, who served as the Neel Distinguished Chair in Biotechnology at KSU before his death in 2015. In July, faculty members from across the university were able to submit their research abstracts to the Office of Research to determine if they could showcase their research at the symposium. The final selections of presenters were chosen by McMurry and a panel of other faculty members. During the symposium, attendees will be able to choose their favorite presenter in the form of a “People’s Choice Award,” according to KSU’s website. The participant who wins the award will also receive a $500 cash prize, and the top presenter will receive a $1,000 cash prize. McMurry explained that the idea for the symposium came about after he had been seeking ways to honor Salerno’s memory at KSU while Natasha Williams, assistant director of pre-award services in the Office of Research, was trying to find a way to celebrate faculty research. After realizing they had a common goal, Williams and McMurry worked to put together the idea for the symposium. “John gave so much to so many people, and he’s still giving even after he’s gone,” said Susan M.E. Smith, Salerno’s wife, professor of biology and a foundation fellow. “The family is pleased to see his legacy of research and teaching honored by the university.” According to a news release on KSU’s website, Salerno began working at KSU as a professor of biology and chemistry in 2006. Before coming to KSU, he served as a professor and chair of the biology
department at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. Salerno’s work has been published in more than 200 scientific journals, his research focusing mainly on enzymology and the properties and activity of nitric oxide synthases, a family of enzymes that produce nitric oxide. According to KSU’s website, the molecule benefits cardiovascular health because it regulates blood vessel expansion. McMurry and Salerno also cofounded New Echota Biotechnology, KSU’s first incubator company. Through the company, they patented several potential uses of compounds that may help advance drug development and disease management, the website states. “John’s legacy at KSU is to be found not only in the discoveries he made and his contributions to building the research environment but also to the mentoring of young faculty who have now come into their own as independent researchers,” McMurry said. Salerno was recognized by KSU in 2015 with its “Distinguished Professor” award. Presented by the KSU Foundation, the award was given to Salerno because of his integration of teaching, research and professional service, according to KSU’s website. “John’s contribution towards elevating the research environment in KSU’s College of Science and Mathematics cannot be overstated,” said Donald McGarey, interim vice president for research. “John was not only a highly respected researcher, he had a passion for teaching and was a mentor to many students who worked on various research projects in his lab. This memorial symposium is yet one more way to celebrate John’s life, his influence and important contributions.” A schedule of presenters for the symposium can be found on the Office of Research’s website. Presenters will speak about their research in a 15-minute segment before answering questions from the audience. The symposium is open to the public and will take place 1-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, in the KSU Center in room 400.
Cobb deems water safe to drink despite concerns Sabrina Kerns | News Editor Kennesaw State announced on Monday, Sept. 17, that the drinking water on campus is safe to drink despite concerns about the quality of the water. KSU Facility Services announced in an email to faculty and staff that the campus community has brought up concerns with the quality of the drinking water on campus. According to the email, many have been concerned specifically with the taste and color of the water. The email stated that KSU’s Environmental Health and Safety department reached
out to the Cobb County Water System, the system that supplies KSU with its water, to find out more about the quality of the water on campus. The Cobb County Water System informed KSU officials that there has been a countywide issue with the color, taste and odor of the water this month, according to the email. It determined, however, that the water is safe to drink. According to their website, the hot and dry weather in Cobb County has caused an increase in geosmin and MIB
in Allatoona Lake. Geosmin and MIB are two naturally occurring compounds found in surface water that affect taste and odor of the water, according to the website. The Cobb County Water System announced on their website that their wholesale water supplier has since made a change to their treatment process to try to reduce the impact on the water. “Unfortunately, the issue will probably not resolve completely until we receive consistent rain,” the website states.
After complaints about the water quality from the on-campus water fountains, the university addressed the issue via email to only faculty and staff.
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KSU logos removed from LGBTQ gender-neutral pronoun pamphlet Arielle Robinson | Staff Writer The American Studies Student Organization of Kennesaw State released a statement on Thursday, Sept. 13, stating that the LGBTQ Resource Center was forced to remove university logos from a resource center pamphlet about gender neutral pronouns. The LGBTQ Resource Center provides pamphlets to students that contain information about various pronouns used by transgender and non-binary students. The AMSTO’s statement said that this pamphlet — along with pamphlets located on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses informing students, staff and faculty on the whereabouts of single-stall and gender-neutral restrooms — were also removed from the LGBTQ Resource Center’s website. In the statement, also posted on their Facebook page, AMSTO said that “these resources should be made available online once again.” They also called on KSU President Dr. Pamela Whitten and her administration to “come out in support of LGBTQ students broadly, and transgender students specifically.” The Sentinel reached out to Whitten in an email, asking for her response to AMSTO’s request. University Spokeswoman Tammy DeMel responded with a statement from K.C. White, the
vice president for student affairs. “We deeply value the broad range of experiences and perspectives our students bring to KSU, and remain steadfast in our commitment to promote a supportive and inclusive environment where all students can be successful,” White said. The pamphlet about gender-neutral pronouns, called “Pronouns Matter,” caused a national uproar earlier this year in March as news outlets such as Fox News and Campus Reform published articles reporting on the pamphlets. KSU received backlash after the articles gained attention on social media. The Kennesaw Pride Alliance later held a teachin and released an academic letter on March 19 to address misinformation about the pamphlets and the resource center that was spread by news media outlets. Responding to criticism locally, on March 26 of this year, the Georgia General Assembly held a meeting where then Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ken Harmon spoke in front of Georgia state representatives about the pronouns pamphlet. Harmon said that there is “no official policy that mandates the use of gender-neutral pronouns” on KSU’s campuses.
At the hearing, Harmon also said that the university was not going to adopt the pamphlet and it is not “sanctioned by the university.” State Representative Earl Ehrhart referred to the pronouns pamphlet as a set of “fantasy language” and that if the university had sponsored the pamphlet it would be “problematic,” as others may not find it “appropriate.” In the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey done by the National Center for Transgender Equality, 57 percent of transgender and non-binary respondents in the state of Georgia reported that they avoided using public bathrooms within the past year because they were afraid of being confronted. Transgender and gender non-conforming respondents of Georgia also responded that they have had to limit the amount of food and water consumed so as to avoid using the bathroom for fear of being harassed. For more information about gender-neutral restrooms on campus and resources available to LGBTQ students, faculty and staff, visit the LGBTQ Resource Center on the second floor of the James C. Carmichael Student Center.
Former KSU cheerleader addresses 2017 controversy on “The View” Sabrina Kerns | News Editor Tommia Dean, a former Kennesaw State cheerleader who kneeled during the national anthem before a football game last year, spoke about her experiences protesting at KSU on a live episode of “The View” on Wednesday, Sept. 19. Dean spoke as a guest on the popular talk show as part of their Hot Topics table, a segment of the show where the hosts usually give their take on the day’s news. During the segment, the hosts asked Dean what lead to her decision to protest. “After seeing the many killings and the many attacks against minorities by police officers, I thought it was crazy to have that many, and I didn’t think that it was right for minorities to have to walk around and be terrified every day,” she said. Dean spoke with the hosts of the show about Cobb County Sheriff Neil Warren’s reaction to her and four other cheerleaders taking a knee during the national anthem before a football game in 2017 and about the university’s later decision to keep the team off of the field during the anthem. The hosts of the show also asked Dean about the athletic department’s decision to cut four of the five cheerleaders that protested before last year’s game after tryouts this year. KSU senior Shlondra Young is the only
cheerleader out of the five that protested that remains on the team this year. “I think it would have looked really suspicious if you cut all five of us,” Dean said. “I think out of all of us, she has the most skills and she’s the oldest, so I think it just made more sense.” Dean emphasized that the protest is not meant to “come across as disrespectful to the military.” She said the protest is used as a way to bring attention to and stand up to police brutality against minorities. Dean filed a lawsuit against KSU and Georgia state officials earlier this month on Sept. 5, saying that the officials violated her civil rights when they kept her off of the field during the national anthem last year. The complaint says the decision was meant as a way to keep the cheerleaders from protesting. The complaint also states that Dean has suffered from migraine headaches and emotional distress, and is suing for monetary damages for “the violation of her constitutional rights.” Dean told the hosts on “The View” that the only way for people for or against kneeling during the national anthem to move on with the issue would be to listen to and respect those on the other side of the conversation. “Eventually, if you respect each other, you will understand each other,” Dean said.
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Mechatronics engineering program integrates leading-edge technology Cade Lanktree | Contributor Kennesaw State’s Mechatronics Engineering Program is now providing students with Tecnomatix software that helps them create digital twins of integrated manufacturing systems. The KSU Mechatronics Engineering Degree Program’s laboratory is located in the Technology Center on the Marietta campus and includes an integrated manufacturing system with two Kawasaki robots and a Vanderlande conveyer system. Assistant professor of Mechatronics Dr. David Guerra-Zubiaga said that Siemens, a German automation company, awarded a $13.9 million grant to the mechatronics department in order to equip students with the Process Simulate solution in the Tecnomatix portfolio of digital manufacturing software. Students utilize this software in a digital manufacturing class taught by Guerra-Zubiaga. The course includes manufacturing integration at different levels by using the Technomatix
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software from the Siemens portfolio. GuerraZubiaga said that students in this class use Process Simulate to perform virtual simulation on virtual prototypes — digital twins — that replicate the physical manufacturing system. “Independently, the Tecnomatix and integrated manufacturing system are not new to the industry, but the virtual commissioning of these two technologies is,” Guerra-Zubiaga said. A former student of Guerra-Zubiaga’s, senior mechatronics engineering major Jordan Roberts, said that he has learned more from the class thanks to the software. “It taught me the skillset to test in simulation prior to actually building something,” Roberts said. Guerra-Zubiaga also teaches an instruments and controls class that allows each student to individually control their own Totally Integrated Automation Portal with a Programmable Logic Controller.
“Automation is the future,” former KSU mechatronics student Jacob Beiting said. “A lot of employers at our career fairs were looking for people with PLM experience.” Guerra-Zubiaga said that professors have used Tecnomatix software to collaborate with students in order to conduct and publish research that will be presented at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ International Mechanical Engineering Exposition in 2018. Guerra-Zubiaga explained that he has helped his students publish five research papers on the emerging technologies of mechatronics, and these papers will be presented at the conference during November in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “We will continue to conduct and publish research using Siemens PLM Software solutions,” Guerra-Zubiaga said. “We have gained a deeper understanding of the skills students will need in the industry.”
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The two reports have since been removed from the daily crime logs. According to a statement from the KSU PD, the crime logs are updated at the beginning of each business day and officers may change case classifications after responding to certain cases. “For example, a report may come in as a suspicious person, which would be reflected on the crime report as such, but once the police are able to locate the individual, it may have been someone trying to distribute flyers without permission so that would be reclassified as unauthorized solicitation,” the statement explains. The KSU PD said that the two incidents were reclassified as welfare checks, which are not a classification included in the daily crime logs. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Sept. 24-27 is Mental Health Matters Week at KSU.
“We use this month to reach out to those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect individuals with suicidal ideation to treatment services,” the National Alliance on Mental Illness states on its website. “It is also important to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention.” According to the CDC, 45,000 people died to suicide in 2016 and suicide rates have gone up by nearly 30 percent in half of the states since 1999. NAMI encourages anyone experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts to call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. KSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services also offers counseling sessions for students. Those interested can find more information on their website, counseling.kennesaw.edu.
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OUTSIDE THE NEST Teen rescued after 49 days stranded at sea Sasha Avchukov | Staff Writer
What Happened? A 19-year-old Indonesian man was rescued after being stranded in the Pacific Ocean for 49 days. The man, Aldi Novel Adilang, worked as a caretaker of a wooden fishing hut 77 miles off the coast of Indonesia, NPR reported. On July 14, the hut’s anchor line snapped due to strong winds, which sent Adilang drifting in the ocean for seven weeks. “I was on the raft for one month and 18 days. My food ran out after the first week,” Adilang told ABC News. “I had to soak my clothes in the sea, then I squeezed and drank
the water.” A Panamanian-flagged vessel rescued Adilang near Guam on Aug. 31, about 1,200 miles from his original location, ABC News reported. When Adilang saw the vessel, he shouted “help” and used a handheld radio to attempt to reach them. The ship passed Adilang for about a mile and then turned around to rescue him, according to ABC News. At least ten ships passed Adilang’s hut prior to his rescue and failed to see him waving for help, according to The Jakarta Post.
The Latest Adilang arrived in Japan on Sept. 6, and a few days later reunited with his
family in North Sulawesi, an Indonesian province, NPR reported.
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Trump needs to correct his false statement and properly acknowledge the death toll after Hurricane Maria.
Netflix’s widely popular show, “13 Reasons Why,” has been met with wide criticism on its depiction of people with suicide ideation.
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NETFLIX SERIES “13 REASONS WHY” GLAMORIZES SUICIDE Elizabeth Nouryeh | Opinion Editor In trying to start a conversation on suicide, the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” romanticized a subject that should never be taken lightly by failing to provide educational information on suicide prevention or present any suicide prevention resources to its viewers. The popular show — adapted from Jay Asher’s novel of the same title — depicted the aftermath of the main character Hannah’s suicide. Hannah leaves behind 13 tapes that explain why she took her life. Each tape is addressed to a peer or adult who contributed to the traumas she experienced, inevitably leading to her suicide. Following the release of the show, a debate was sparked on how to responsibly discuss suicide. Since season one’s release on March 31, 2017, Google has seen a rise in suicide-related searches. According to The Atlantic, research published at the end of July by JAMA Internal Medicine stated that “Google queries about suicide rose by almost 20 percent in 19 days after the show came out, representing between 900,000 and 1.5 million more searches than usual regarding the subject.” The largest increases came from searches related to suicide “ideation,” which refers to thoughts of suicide and suicide tips. After reviewing their data, the authors suggested that “’13 Reasons Why,’ in its present form, has both increased suicide awareness while unintentionally increasing suicidal ideation.” The show may have also led to copycat suicides in two California teens. According to ABC News, the teens’ families claim that the two high-schoolers took their lives just days after binge-watching “13 Reasons Why.” The uncle of one of the minors told his local TV station that he feels as if the show only gives one alternative to cyberbullying and other teenage issues. The show did just that. Rather than explaining to viewers that there are ways to cope with depression, the 13-hour series only showed viewers one way out. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, more than 15 million Americans, ages 18 and up, suffer from depression. Depression paves a dangerous path for suicide and is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Despite all of this, the producers of the show said that “the show is raising awareness around the subject of suicide, banishing stigmas and leading to more discussion of a sensitive topic,” according to The Atlantic.
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However, the Executive Director of Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Dan Reidenburg, a psychologist, warned Netflix not to release the show, according to The Washington Post. “There should be no reason, no justification whatsoever, why any kind of production — entertainment or news — would be so descriptive and so graphic,” Reidenburg said. “TV shows and films can raise awareness and encourage discussion about suicide without appearing to glamorize it.” Originally contacted for guidance in regards to the series, Netflix ignored the doctor’s advice. Even though a striking 90 percent of suicide-related deaths are caused by previous mental illnesses, the show “never explicitly considers whether Hannah is suffering from depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or other issues.” “Hannah never tells her parents or friends that she has suicidal thoughts,” said suicide prevention advocate MollyKate Cline. “She eventually goes to her school’s guidance counselor for help, but instead of offering treatment options, he questions her in ways that make it seem like the issues she’s dealing with — including multiple instances of sexual assault — are her fault.” Producers went on to create a second season that was released May 2018. Season two follows the students after Hannah’s suicide, and again uses suicide as a plot device. The second season also graphically shows violent sexual assaults. “13 Reasons Why” certainly received the attention its producers and writers craved, but at the hands of vulnerable Netflixers. I encourage any Kennesaw State students struggling with depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation or any type of trauma to visit KSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services center at the Marietta campus Student Center in Building A, Suite 170, and the Kennesaw campus in Kennesaw Hall, room 2401. People need to take the time to educate themselves on suicide prevention and warning signs. If you have not done so already, do not watch this show — It’s not worth triggering yourself. Suicide should never be made into a teenage drama show, especially one that ignores the psychological aspects of depression.
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The idea which the Kavanaugh debate is being shifted from a moral issue to a political one goes to show that the amount of credibility towards victims of sexual assault is far lower than it should ever be. If Kavanaugh were appointed to the Supreme Court, our government would be telling survivors of sexual assault that they don’t matter and that “boys being boys” can even be elected to the highest seat in our judicial system. Kavanaugh deserves a seat in prison, not on the Supreme Court. We don’t understand why our system operates in favor of rapists, and even more than that, we don’t understand why anyone in the Senate would risk the possibility of having a rapist join the Supreme Court. Despite if the time passed has been two years or 20 years, sexual assault is inexcusable and the morals of whether it is right or wrong should not be put up for debate. Our military leaders, held to a much higher standard than politicians, are quickly removed amid any sexual allegations. If Kavanaugh couldn’t be respectful enough
of another human being to understand the concept of consent, then we highly doubt he can respect the constitution enough to make decisions as a Supreme Court Justice. While our country should be led by experienced and notable leaders who are mission capable, we start to rip our ethics away when we allow politicians who lack them to serve us. There is no reason why any personnel who holds just as much power should be a standing candidate for a position such as Supreme Court Justice. Some may say that the assault allegations against Kavanaugh should not influence Congress’ decision to appoint him to the Supreme Court, and some may argue that the allegations may not even be trwue. The truth is, however, that these arguments silence the victim and give power to the abuser. By considering this man as a part of our Supreme Court, we are sending a message to victims everywhere. We as citizens are responsible for keeping our officials in check and for making the people’s voices heard.
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President Trump must accept Puerto Rico death toll mistake Nicolas Fricia | Staff Writer President Trump denied the death toll in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria because he did not adequately understand the nature of the report before he decided to make his position on the issue. On Sept. 11, Trump came out and said FEMA and law enforcement efforts in Puerto Rico was an “unsung success.” The response was immediate and very dramatic. Most of the media criticized what they saw with 3,000 deaths as a horrific number in the aftermath of the disaster. In response, the governor of Puerto Rico said, “No relationship between a colony and the federal government can ever be called ‘successful’ because Puerto Ricans lack certain inalienable rights enjoyed by our fellow Americans in the states.” The official death toll has reached about 2,975 revised from 64 after a Georgetown University Public Health report came out. Trump tweeted his response on Sept. 13, saying “3000 people did not die in the two hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico. When I left the Island, AFTER the storm had hit, they had anywhere from 6 to 18 deaths. As time went by it did not go up by much. Then, a long time later, they started to report really large numbers, like 3000 ... “ The report showed that more deaths occurred due to lack of access to health care, electricity and basic necessities after the hurricane struck. Issuing accurate death certificates was a problem that originally concealed the true scale of deaths. The direct amount of deaths from the hurricane is more in line with what Trump was thinking, but the real number is much larger because of the hurricane’s lasting effects. Trump was not informed on this report as he stated clearly in his defense, thinking the death toll
was much smaller than 3,000. Upon learning of the official report he denies that such a large difference could have happened. The jump from 64 deaths to upwards of 3,000 seemed bogus to him. It seems like Trump did not consult with experts on this issue before making comments about the relief efforts as a success. Outright denying without conducting adequate research on the nature of the toll is not a wise thing to do, but some of Trump’s most loyal allies surely came to his defense. Rush Limbaugh criticized the research done by Georgetown University based on the fact that none of the researchers were there to count the bodies and that they used a computer model to come up with the death toll. This is a gross oversimplification of the methodology employed by the researchers. Limbaugh did not mention that they used and analyzed official death certificates. They also interviewed those responsible for creating the death certificates as well as the key leaders in the community during the crisis and aftermath of the hurricane in Puerto Rico. The report analyzed several key components on a government scale to be prepared for natural disasters and noticed how many of the death certificates from physicians were poor in quality. The level of research was deep, thorough and advanced. No known attempt to demean the credibility of this report has been made successfully. Trump needs to learn from his mistakes and have the humility to do so. A leader must admit he is wrong, take responsibility and work with everyone to make sure a mistake like this does not happen again.
Lecture classes need more assignments, less exams Megan Davis | Staff Writer By adding alternate forms of assessments to lecture classes throughout the semester, students are able to express what they have learned in different ways and hone in on a variety of skills. Typical college lecture classes seat upwards of 200 students and have less than five exams for the entire semester’s grade. When lecture classes only give students a few major opportunities to excel in a class, success is sure to be difficult to reach. Students do not always learn best by sitting and listening to a professor lecture for three hours a week. Even the students who prefer this teaching style struggle on the tests without additional assignments
“Because students learn differently, it’s important that college professors consider learning styles when making their assignments each semester.” and resources. Different students with different preferences often suffer from some degree of test-taking anxiety, and it can hinder their ability to convey what they know on the test. Before the exam even begins, students with test anxiety worry about their performance and desired grade, affecting how much retained information they recollect while taking the test. According to Richard Frost of the British Council, tests “encourage students to consolidate and extend
their knowledge.” Frost also goes on to say that exams “are ‘one-off’ events that do not necessarily give an entirely fair account of a student’s proficiency.” Tests are necessary for a lecture setting and should be used, but there should also be other forms of assessing competency. Some options for additional assessments in lecture courses that should be offered in addition to exams could be portfolios, presentations and response essays. When preparing for an in-class presentation, students will usually understand the material better than if the professor did all the work while students listen to all the information during lectures. Having to teach others the material encourages students to prepare for thorough explanations of the topic and ask related questions. According to John Nestojko, a researcher in psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, “learners expecting to teach recalled more material correctly, they organized their recall more effectively and they had better memory for especially important information.” Presentations also give students opportunities to exercise skills like teamwork, collaboration and critical thinking — important attributes desired by employers today. Because students learn differently, it’s important that college professors consider learning styles when making their assignments each semester. By accommodating all learning styles and including a variety of assignments in their lectures, professors will gauge a better understanding of students’ learning and progress while also giving students better options to succeed.
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“HIGH NOTE” MUSIC COMPETITION WOWS KSU STUDENTS Zack Hill | Staff Writer
Local musicians do not have to wait for American Idol auditions to begin in order to join a music competition. On Friday, Sept. 21, A Kennesaw State student won the second annual “High Note” Music Competition, an event that KSU hosted this year and included students from several universities in Georgia who competed to win money and music deals. The four competing schools this year were Kennesaw State, Georgia State, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia. This year’s top three winners were Hannah Murphy from KSU in first place, Bryce Hitchcock from Georgia Tech in second place, and Jacob Mallow from the University of Georgia in third place. The competition was held at the Austin Residence Complex Amphitheater and was hosted by 11 Alive’s Entertainment Anchor Francesca Amiker and Emmy award-winning CBS-46 journalist Vince Sims. “‘High Note’ is a possibility for students to pursue a degree and an education while also pursuing their music dreams,” said Royland Lyons, creator of High Note. The competition hosted a panel of judges that included Grammy awardwinning producer’s Matt Still and Chris Henderson, Sony Red’s Director of Southeast Promotion Michael Chase and Indiehitmaker CEO Bram Bessoff. Lyons explained that the goal of “High Note” is to create a platform for students to showcase their talents in hopes to give artists the exposure they deserve. “We focus so heavily on sports like
football, baseball, and basketball and we don’t really focus on music,” Lyons said. “High Note” had a two-round structure for its competition. In the first round, one artist from each university performed one cover song and one original song. The judges then chose two of the competitors to compete in the second round where they performed one original song. “High Note” had a variety of prizes for its winners. The top four artists were allowed access to Backstage Economic Alliance, a local nonprofit that gives financial advice to local artists. The top three winners received free distribution on streaming services such as Spotify, iTunes and Google Play. The first-place winner received a $1,000 donation to a charity of their choice along with the opportunity to work with Grammy award-winning producer Chris Henderson on one song that he will help write and produce. The second-place winner was awarded an interview by Adam Bomb on Atlanta’s Q100 radio station. The most popular musical style performed at “High Note” this year was acoustic indie music, which was the main style for almost every competitor. Lyons said that within the next few years, “High Note” hopes to expand its reach to more parts of the country, “hopefully to make a difference in more than just Georgia schools, and to expand into other states like Florida and Alabama.” For more information on High Note visit their official Facebook page.
KSU student, Hannah Murphy, placed first in the High Note Music Competition.
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The “High Note” Music Competition performed into the night at the Austin Residence Complex Amphitheater.
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Counseling and Psychological Services hosts MHMW events Luke Gardner | Arts Editor
Ulrich Sounkoua traveled to the West African country of Benin to film a documentary about the struggles its students face.
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Student-produced documentary showcases life in West Africa Sarah Childers | Staff Writer
A senior Civil Engineering student from Kennesaw State traveled to Benin, West Africa last May to film a short documentary highlighting the struggles many students face in their journey toward quality education. The impactful 10-minute film, titled “Education in Benin: The struggles of some children to have access to education,” took less than two weeks to make. As the director, Ulrich Sounkoua reached out to various schools beforehand to ask if he could film and interact with the children. Working with a local production company, Horizon+, he was able to truly capture what life is like for students in Benin. The documentary features scenes of Sounkoua helping children to read, interviewing school directors and even visiting a high school to teach them about various meritbased scholarships they could earn. Sounkoua hopes his film will help more people become aware of what life is like for those in underresourced countries. “I think the more you learn about
what’s going on in some other places, you become more conscious of your spending,” Sounkoua said. “If I donate a dollar here, it could help pay for a child’s meal plan somewhere,” When reflecting on his trip, Sounkoua said that it was surprising to learn just how many of the children could not afford their school’s meal plan. When converted to U.S. currency, the plan totaled to only 18 cents a month. “That was really shocking,” Sounkoua said, “because when you think about it, that’s not even the price of a cup of coffee.” Many children who cannot afford this meal plan will bring food from home. In the film, multiple young children eat porridge out of old soda bottles they brought with them to school. Many of the classrooms are outdoors, meaning that If it begins to rain school is canceled and the children have to trek back home. Remembering the everyday difficulties faced by these children motivated Sounkoua to make the
documentary in an attempt “to raise awareness about all the struggles those kids have to go through just to have access to education.” Originally from Benin, Sounkoua is a member of Sowers of Knowledge, a local chapter of the non-profit organization Seeds of Knowledge. SOK is dedicated to promoting literacy in primary school education in underresourced countries like Benin, Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia and recently Haiti. KSU’s chapter of SOK is one of several that works to make educational books for underprivileged children to learn about things like shapes, colors and numbers. Students who want to get involved with SOK should visit its Owl Life page, its website or donate to its fundraiser on Crowdrise. You can find the documentary on YouTube in English and French by searching the title.
In the fast-paced and demanding life of a college student, it can be hard to find time to practice self-care. In an attempt to address this, Kennesaw State’s Counseling and Psychological Services is hosting Mental Health Matters Week from Monday, Sept. 24, through Friday, Sept. 28. MHMW was designed to help students specifically address their personal mental health needs in accepting group settings. Dr. Lisa Harris, a staff counselor who was partially involved in the planning of MHMW, explained that the month of September was chosen because September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Organizers of MHMW created the week to address suicide and some of the broader mental illnesses that can lead to suicide in an attempt to empower students to find the strength to drive on in times of hardship. Harris expressed that she believes it is important to hold events where students can openly discuss and learn about their own mental illnesses. “Mental health is becoming the forefront of our discussion in society,” Harris said. Monday’s event will tackle the issues of anxiety and fear. Students will learn anxiety-relieving techniques and make sensory bottles, which are used to help aid in stress relief. Monday’s gathering will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by the globe on the Marietta campus and on the Kennesaw campus Student Center patio.
Monday, Sept. 24th marks the start of Mental Health Matters Week at KSU.
Tuesday, attendees will focus on the pursuit of happiness and joy. Students who attend Tuesday’s event will discuss the meaning of happiness and make their very own intention bracelet, which will include a word or mantra that reminds students of a specific goal. Tuesday’s event will take place at the same time and location on both campuses. Wednesday night’s event will focus on all emotions and will feature a movie screening of “Inside Out” at the Marietta campus Student Center in ballroom B. The movie will start at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a discussion about how to manage emotions and personal headspace. Sadness will be the theme set for Thursday’s discussion. Students can stop by the Kennesaw campus Student Center patio or the Globe on the Marietta campus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss methods of dealing with sadness and also make their own gratitude jar. The jar will serve as a reminder to find a light in moments of darkness. Organizers of MHMW understand that an important part of dealing with mental health is physical exercise, so CPS teamed up with the Student Recreation and Activities Center to create classes specifically designed to tackle mental health. Those interested in learning more can visit the MHMW website at www.counseling.kennesaw.edu.
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1. Tulip precursors 6. “Le ____ des cygnes” 9. Education-related acronym 13. Heads-up 14. Fertility clinic stock 15. A la ____ 16. Curl one’s lip 17. Cub’s home 18. “The Goldbergs” sibling Shannon Mayembe | Staff Writer 19. *Carpool ____ with James Corden Assistant Professor of English & 21. *Fallon is on when? Director of Community Engagement, 23. Crime scene evidence Dr. Lara Smith-Sitton, started her 24. Sounds of amazement teaching career at Kennesaw State 25. Tokyo, once in the summer of 2015 by teaching graduate and undergraduate internship, 28. Strong hold writing and rhetoric courses. 30. *Host of “Good night, and “We’re all just very committed to good luck” fame teaching and committed to the students 35. Roll call document we have in our classes,” Smith-Sitton 37. End of prayer said. “We’re given a lot of support for 39. Bowl unsuitable for water teaching so I think that’s what drew me 40. Shakespeare’s king to Kennesaw.” 41. Cocoyam, pl. Smith-Sitton taught at Georgia State 43. What egoist and egotist have University and Emory University before in common, pl. coming to KSU, which she said has 44. Encourage been a great experience thus far. 46. Madam, to a cowboy In addition to teaching and 47. Pleasant gentle accent mentoring, Smith-Sitton helps students gain hands-on experience 48. Intellectual with projects transferable to the 50. Not us working world. Green Card Immigrant 52. Lusitania’s last call Voices: Immigration Stories from an Photo courtesy of Dr. 53. Sherlock Holmes’ assignment This week’s professor profile highlights Atlanta High School, a collection of 55. Waikiki garland Lara Smith-Sitton Dr. Lara Smith-Sitton. immigration narratives published in 57. *Letterman’s successor April 2018, is one of many community61. Do like in “A River Runs engaged projects implemented in her a journalist, I could also do through an English degree Through It” writing and internship courses. The project utilized program,” Smith-Sitton said. 65. To a bartender: “The ____” student editors and writers in the English program to After transferring from Oglethorpe to Georgia State, 66. Argonaut’s propeller curate, edit and publish the stories of young immigrants the workforce was waiting for her. Though work gave 68. Empower in Atlanta. Smith-Sitton the ability to write and do what she 69. Of a particular gray shade Going forward, Smith-Sitton and her research wanted, she discovered that it is hard to find partners on the project, Dr. Darlene Xiomara Rodriguez 70. By way of good writers. and Dr. Paul N. McDaniel, will be involved with 71. Theatrical characters “It was difficult to find students, college graduates, numerous events promoting the book and discussing 72. Displeasure display that were able to deliver the writing skills that we how these projects are valuable teaching tools. 73. Australian runner needed,” Smith-Sitton said. “The organizations I worked Smith-Sitton also performs big data projects where 74. Editor’s “Let it stand” marks for largely hired from business schools than humanities she collects information from employers on what they seek from a writing perspective. In doing so, her mentorship and guidance with internships helps students more accurately land positions with up-to-date qualifications. “When I was going to college, what I knew was that I loved to read and that I loved to write and I loved to editing people’s writing,” Smith-Sitton said. “My initial thought was that I was going to be a journalism major — it made a lot of sense.” But when Dr. Smith-Sitton started her college experience at Oglethorpe University, she discovered that there was no journalism major. This minor setback placed her in the English department where she realized that pursuing a degree in English was exactly what she needed. “I realized that all the things I wanted to do as
programs.” This led to introspection on how she and her colleagues became skilled writers. Internships, service learning projects and community engagement was the answer to helping college students become skilled and developed writers. With this realization, she went back to school and used her workforce experience to “help students, those people who particularly love writing, research and reading, how that shapes into careers.” One would think that Smith-Sitton doesn’t have time for much more in her impressive schedule, but she says she finds time to sneak in baseball games. “I’m a huge baseball fan — my son is a baseball player — so if I’m not here, I’m probably reading a book somewhere or at a minor league Atlanta baseball game,” Smith-Sitton said.
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FORMER WNBA PLAYER NAMED KSU ASST. COACH Rio White | Sports Editor
The Kennesaw State women’s basketball team announced on Wednesday, Sept. 12, that former Seattle Storm center and University of West Virginia standout Lanay Montgomery would join the staff as an assistant coach. Montgomery comes to KSU at a time when head coach Agnus Berenato seeks to continue the improvements she has overseen in the team. After struggling early on last season, the Owls won a few games before the holidays and continued to play close games even in losses. The hiring of the former two-time, Big 12 AllDefensive selection is a decision based not only on tactical knowledge but also leadership skills. On the court, Montgomery set West Virginia’s all-time field goal percentage record at 59.6 percent. Off the court, she helped with flood relief efforts in West Virginia by helping others salvage personal belongings from their homes. “I am very excited to have Lanay Montgomery on my staff at KSU,” Berenato said. “I am thrilled to have her on the court every day to teach my ladies post skills. Off the court, she has been involved in every aspect ... making her the natural
leader that earned her selection as captain twice while at West Virginia.” The Pittsburgh, Pa. native made it to the professional level after being drafted by the Storm in the 2017 WNBA Draft. She was the first person from both her high school and AAU team to be drafted, as well as the third Mountaineer to be drafted in four years. She finished her college career second in school history for blocks and fourth in conference history. Her senior season saw her team make it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament as she averaged nearly 11 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks per game. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this special KSU family,” Montgomery said. “Coach B is not only a great coach but a quality person. I love how she is all about women empowerment, building character and leadership off the court.” She will be making her debut as an assistant coach in a little over a month as the women’s basketball team opens their season at home on Thursday, Nov. 1, against Thomas University.
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Lanay Montogmery comes to KSU after starring for the University of West Virginia and being drafted by the Seattle Storm of the WNBA.
Kendall Baker (4) chases after Liberty University player Sarah Erickson (13).
The women’s volleyball team faces off against Lipscomb in a September 2017 match.
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Consecutive sweeps for volleyball in road matches as ASUN slate begins Rio White | Sports Editor Lexi Broadwater climbed to fifth all-time in team history for assists as the Kennesaw State volleyball team defeated its first two Atlantic Sun Conference opponents in straight sets and extended their winning streak to five matches. The Owls played their first match at the New Jersey Institute of Technology on Friday, Sept. 21, beating the Highlanders without dropping a set. NJIT played well in the first set, nearly taking it while leading 24-22. Two errors by them and two kills from the Owls allowed KSU to come back and take the first set. The final two sets were straightforward as freshmen Kaylee Morris and Dani Ballou helped the Owls reach their tenth win on the season. Laura Chastang led the way with 14 kills while Quin Sutphin had five blocks. “It’s never easy to go on the road and get a win, especially in three sets,” said head coach Keith Schunzel. “We let a big lead in set one slip away, but kudos to our team for staying calm, fighting back and
pulling out the win.” Chastang extended her double-digit kill streak to 13 matches as the Owls traveled to face North Alabama two days later. KSU showed incredible consistency as they continued to use several players to face the Lions’ defense and win all three sets. Sutphin highlighted the first set with seven kills while Broadwater provided 43 assists, the third-most in a three-set match ever in team history. Broadwater’s assist total now stands at 716 as the Owls won their eleventh game of the season. “Really happy with the competitive, consistent mentality we brought to all three sets today,” Schunzel said. “We’ve been talking a lot about our standard ... [and] today we did a great job with that.” The Owls head back home this week as they continue their ASUN slate. KSU hosts the Stetson Hatters on Friday, Sept. 29, before hosting North Florida Osprey on Sunday.
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Sornpao saves eight goals as Owls split ASUN conference openers Kate Norum | Contributor A pair of goals helped Kennesaw State seal a 2-0 home win over Liberty in their Atlantic Sun Conference opener on Friday, Sept. 21, before they fell to North Alabama on Sunday. There was plenty of back-and-forth action in Friday’s match as both sides maintained a highly defensive battle. Jenna Vollrath scored her fourth goal of the season on 21 minutes after taking control of a shot deflected off the crossbar by Isabella Contreras. The Flames had just five shots on goal in total while the Owls had only four, further emphasizing the stout back line on each team. Aside from the two goals, both sides controlled the ball well during the match as they mirrored each other to keep possession. Goalkeeper Tiffany Sornpao had yet another impressive outing as the redshirt sophomore totaled five saves. Almost nearing the final whistle on 88 minutes, Kendall Higgs solidified the score to make it 2-0 from a wide open net. “I was just really pleased with our team’s composure tonight and the way it regrouped from the Mercer game,” said head coach Benji Walton. “I felt better about this game, we had more depth in possession and
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our control overall seemed more in sync.” This win marks the fifth win at home for the Owls as they remained undefeated at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. The Owls traveled to Florence, Ala. on Sunday, Sept. 23, to take on North Alabama. A 30-yard goal from Contreras on 66 minutes was not enough to overcome the two-goal deficit the Owls allowed beforehand. The Lions scored early on, claiming the lead just after the 10-minute mark. Three minutes after extending their lead on 63 minutes, North Alabama conceded the goal to KSU but the Owls were unable to equalize before full time. Sornpao added three more saves against the Lions. “I thought we played one of our more complete games of the season today,” Walton said. “We are disappointed with the loss but I think we can certainly build off how we played tonight.” KSU will continue conference action on Friday, Sept. 28, at home as they take on Jacksonville University at 6:30 p.m. The game will be live-streamed on the Facebook page and Youtube channel for KSU Athletics.
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