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MAR. 28 2017
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL
NETFLIX OFFERS ESCAPE FOR ‘STAYCATIONERS‘
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FATAL PLANE CRASH Madeline McGee News Editor
Spring break starts on April 1, giving many students the chance to get away for the week. For those who don’t have the time or money to do so, Netflix offers a wide variety of movies to provide the perfect mental escape. Most of us have an ongoing list in our minds of all the places we’d love to go on vacation. Since spring break brings forth an entire week of class-free down time, the world is our oyster, right? The reality is that most students can’t afford to go on vacation and end up spending
What began as a spring scrimmage ended in a fiery act of bravery for KSU police. When spectators at the spring football game on March 23 noticed a plume of black smoke blooming up into the sky behind Fifth Third Bank Stadium, KSU police officers wasted no time in responding.
innocence of young love in a classic summertime setting. Director Wes Anderson gives us a taste of his unique cinematography in a film set in the 1960s. If you’re looking for a little nostalgia of what summertime used to be, then this film is right up your alley. IMDb: 7.8/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 94 percent | Roger Ebert: 3.5/4 Getaway: Road trip Movie: “Fundamentals of Caring” Offering both tears and laughter along the way, this film will take you on a road
trip across the USA. This movie explores the importance of human connections as we travel with the characters across the country, learning about the importance of friendship and truly caring for one another. Although the movie comes off a bit preachy, Paul Rudd’s performance really helps bring it home. IMDb: 7.4/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 77 percent | Roger Ebert: 2/4
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their spring break enjoying what’s often referred to as a “staycation.” That’s why we’ve come up with a list of movies that are available on Netflix, each designed to give you a taste of the adventure or culture of some of your favorite vacation spots. The movies on this list can help take you there, even if only for a few hours. Getaway: Summertime Movie: “Moonrise Kingdom” This is a coming-of-age indie drama and winner of the Gotham Independent Film Award for “Best Feature Film.” The movie explores the
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Getaway: Paris Movie: “Midnight in Paris” This award-winning romantic comedy is directed by Woody Allen and takes place in the magical streets of Paris. The comedy, starring Owen Wilson as an aspiring novelist, takes viewers from present-day Paris to the city in the 1920s, during the jazz age. Every night at midnight, our protagonist, who’s vacationing in Paris with his girlfriend’s family, is magically taken back in time. The eclectic mix of comedy and artistic scenery make this movie quite beautiful, a must-see for Paris lovers. IMDb: 7.7/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 93 percent | Roger Ebert: 3.5/4 Getaway: Adventure/ Australia Movie: “Tracks” Those ready for an adventure “down under” will love this
movie, inspired by a true story. “Tracks” follows a woman, who is craving solitude, over 2000 miles across the Australian desert with her loving dog and two camels. This trip changes her forever, forcing her to learn more about herself and the power of determination. Because it’s based on a true story, this film serves as an inspiration for others wishing to embark on their own adventures. IMDb: 7.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 82 percent | Roger Ebert: 3.5/4 Getaway: Italy Movie: “Under the Tuscan Sun” Welcome to the lovely village of Tuscany, Italy, where an American woman attempts to leave her old life behind and start anew. This classic stars Diane Lane as our protagonist when she decides to buy a house in Tuscany while on a 10-day vacation. Through her, we can escape not only into the
beautiful landscape of Tuscany but into the life of an American starting over in Italy. Of course, romance finds its way into the story — it is Italy, after all. IMDb: 6.7/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 62 percent | Roger Ebert: 3/4 Getaway: Ireland Movie: “The Secret of Kells” Set in medieval Ireland, “The Secret of Kells” follows Brendan as he sets off on a magical adventure to restore light to the darkness of the world before barbarians attack his village. Dark undertones are abundant in the movie as it takes you through Irish land and mythology. The musical elements in the movie provide a key element, pulling you deeper into the mystical Irish setting. IMDb: 7.7/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 91 percent | Roger Ebert: 3/4 What movies will you be watching over spring break? Let us know in the comments!
There are many options on Netflix for you during Spring Break.
Victoria Johnson | The Sentinel
HEAD TO THE FOX
FOR A SPRING SHOW Jonathan Phelps Staff Writer With its tour halfway to completion, the bombastic musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” will be swinging by the Fox Theater this April, just in time for spring break. Over a year has passed since “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” closed its last production in New York, and the genderbending production is already gathering new steam as it makes its way to Atlanta as a part of its national tour. The Georgia-bound production will show off the spunk and tenacity of Euan Morton as Hedwig, the show’s self-proclaimed “boy-girl from East Berlin,” and the vocal talents of Hannah Corneau as
the show’s Russian drag queen, Yitzhak. The show — which was written and produced by John Cameron Mitchell in 1998 — is an eclectic musical in the style of 70s glam rock. The show’s score includes a plethora of power ballads and rock gems reminiscent of David Bowie’s “The Rise of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.” In both sound and visual style, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” evokes rebellious and transgressive themes of art and politics from the 70s and 80s music scene. The production seeks to challenge a modern audience with unabashed questions about gender,
sexuality, identity and fame set against the vividly colorful reimagining of the old art-punk scene. Under the direction of Broadway veteran Michael Mayer, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” has received glowing reviews. Theater critics have given high praise to the show’s lead actors. Morton — who has appeared on Broadway in productions such as “Taboo” and “Into the Woods” — has proven to be a prime pick for the production’s lead role. Morton’s Hedwig is full of biting playfulness, bringing the embittered protagonist to life with outrageous jabs at the audience and glittery
explosions of character. According to Gabe Hartwig of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Morton has shown a dramatic command of the stage during the tour. The unexpected star of the show, however, has been Hannah Corneau. Her musical track record is an impressive one, having performed in the Chicago production of “Les Miserables” in 2015. Corneau brings a reserved and brooding quality to Yitzhak, but breaks out late in the show with a performance that the San Diego Union Tribune described as “gorgeous.” The Chicago Tribune called her performance “extraordinary” and “dazzling.”
Mayer himself has described Corneau as “a force of nature” over the course of the tour. For Broadway fans and theater lovers, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” is shaping up to be the show of a lifetime as the cast settles into the show and the production continues to gain momentum. The tour’s halfway point will come to fruition with two shows at the Fox Theatre on April 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online through the Fox Theater’s website with prices starting at $48.50 and maxing out at $128.50 for luxury seats.
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WRAP UP YOUR SPRING BREAK WITH WHY? AT TERMINAL WEST Alex Patton Managing Editor
One of the dog-friendly restaurants in the area is Paisano’s Pizza in downtown Kennesaw.
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PAWS ITIVE PLACES
TO TAKE YOUR PUP
Lauren Leathers Staff Writer If you can’t find a dogsitter for spring break, there are plenty of pet-friendly spots and events in the KSU community that you can visit during your “staycation.” Frank Boone Dog Park is a 1.4acre off-leash area within SwiftCantrell Park that’s surrounded by a 6-foot-tall perimeter fence for added safety. There are separate areas for small and large dogs, and the park features a watering station, receptacles for disposing plastic waste bags and a dog wash area. If you want to get some exercise with your furry friend, the renowned Kennesaw Mountain State Park welcomes dogs as long as they are on a leash. Be sure to provide your pet with lots of water on hikes as they can easily get dehydrated in the heat. Looking for fun events to check out with Fido? On April 8, PetSmart will hold Easter Fun for Every Bunny. Your pup can have its picture taken with the Easter Bunny for free, go on the CritterTail Scavenger Hunt and meet other dogs. Aside from planned outings, you may just want company while you run errands and go
out to eat. In 2015, the Georgia Department of Health lightened up its rules regarding dogs in outdoor dining areas of restaurants. Those that allow dogs have to post a diagram of where dogs are permitted, so pay attention to that. Keep in mind that servers are not allowed to touch your pet, and dogs must remain on a leash and cannot sit on any chairs or furniture. Since restaurants can legally allow you to bring your pet, a variety of dining options are available for your doggy dinner date. Options in the area include Pisano’s New York Style Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, Mellow Mushroom, The Nest BBQ, BurgerFi and many others. Bone-Appetite! Pisano’s New York Style Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen employee Lisa Johnson said dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, and there are currently no breed or weight restrictions. “A lot of people enjoy it because locals that live close can walk their dogs here,” Johnson said. “They enjoy the flexibility and convenience.” Mellow Mushroom employee Molly Lanier said there are four
outdoor tables available to those with a canine companion. “It is very convenient for the guests,” Lanier said. “[We’ve] never had a bad experience.” After dinner, you may want to grab a drink and relax. Your furry friend can now join you for that relaxing brew at petfriendly pubs with outdoor seating, like Paddy’s Pub and Eatery. Keegan’s Public House is another choice, welcoming dogs on the outdoor patio. Bartenders said that guests enjoy when people bring their dogs along. Sophomore English major Haley Sanders said she doesn’t get to take her dogs out as much as she would like due to busy school workloads. Spring break presents a great time to get more active with her furry friends. “Dog-friendly places definitely make time with my dogs more accessible,” Sanders said. “Especially when it’s also a comfortable place for humans.” If you’re one of many students enjoying a “staycation” this spring break, enjoy a variety of options that your dog will consider the best vacation by simply spending time with you.
Indie-rock band WHY? will perform in Atlanta’s Terminal West music venue on April 8. WHY? is the genre-bending brainchild of alternative rap artist Yoni Wolf, a longtime player in the American underground hip hop scene. WHY? serves as an expansion of Wolf’s early work in spoken word poetry and lyrically complex rap. In 2005, Wolf enlisted his brother Josiah Wolf, as well as a revolving cast of multiinstrumentalists, to round out the sound of his solo work. Steering away from traditional drum machines and digitallyproduced hip hop beats, Wolf’s introduction of guitars and an expanded percussion section quickly developed an indie-rock sound. From these early collaborations, WHY? evolved into a permanent band. It became one of the few indierock bands signed under the California-based Anticon label, of which Wolf is a co-founder. Steeped in complex wordplay and anecdotal references, Wolf’s lyrics typically fall into cynical critiques of the human condition and straight-faced self-deprecation. Wolf is unafraid to dig into his own psyche for content, addressing his own internal conflicts, social awkwardness and his struggles with Crohn’s disease. The beauty of WHY?’s
performance of what often boils down to bleak, dystopian lyrics is the tongue-in-cheek indiepop instrumentation. Joyful piano chords and upbeat guitar rhythms paint a sarcastically hopeful tone in the background of tracks like “The Vowels Pt. 2.” Other songs maintain a laidback, driving base for more lyrically argumentative songs such as “White English.” The resulting impression of the apparent disagreement between the message and style of WHY?’s songs has challenged critics and fans alike to appreciate a style which some reviewers have called an “acquired taste.” Indeed, the relentless style changes and complex lyrical delivery can sometimes take a few listens to warm up to, but the payoff is generally worth it if you’re willing to put in the work. WHY?’s 2017 album “Moh Lhean” is the band’s first LP in five years. Met with generally favorable reviews, the album sticks with Wolf’s typical composition style but employs bluesy acoustic tones to frame more hopeful lyrics than 2012’s melancholic “Mumps, etc.” WHY? is currently touring in support of “Moh Lhean” and will be performing at Terminal West Saturday, April 8. Tickets cost $15 and are available for purchase at ticketfly.com.
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SPRING INTO A NEW HOBBY Rebekah Fuchko Staff Writer Spring break provides the perfect platform for exploration and discovery — a week of free time to fall into a new hobby or activity. Take this spring break to step outside your comfort zone and try something new. Indoor rock climbing This activity is one of the better ways to strengthen your body, meet new people and have fun outside of your comfort zone. There are several options in and around Kennesaw. Both Stone Summit and Escalade Rock Climbing offer a wide range of climbing walls catered to beginners and experts alike. Both gyms offer classes to certify students in proper
belaying technique, allowing climbers access to the full gym. You can also purchase a day pass which allows free climbing without classes, though this limits how much of the gym you can access. Find out more information and plan your trip by searching for either gym online. Digging for music For the most part, music has been dominated by streaming services and digital downloads, but there are many people who still find collecting music to be a fulfilling hobby. Used CDs, vinyl records and music literature have become heavily devalued, and this is where used music dealers come into play. Sweet Melissa
Records, 2nd & Charles and CD Warehouse are a few of the many stores offering large selections of pre-loved physical music and memorabilia for a reduced price. Hiking Spring break will (hopefully) bring warm weather to the campus community. If you feel the urge to get outside, try hiking one of the many trails in town. Kennesaw Mountain offers trails from one to 11 miles and includes views of a Union Civil War encampment, the Atlanta skyline and wildlife like deer and rabbits. A few miles outside of Marietta lies Sope Creek, another opportunity to trek through new sights. Sope Creek
trails boast views of winding rivers and ruins of mills, with an excellent opportunity to see more wildlife. Arts & crafts Whether you are already creating art and want to take your skills to the next level or want to try your hand at something new, spring break is the time to sign up for a class or visit one of the many studios in Kennesaw and Marietta. Jo-Ann Fabrics in Kennesaw offers classes on sewing, crocheting, quilting and paper crafts, among several other rotating categories. Picasso’s Corner in Woodstock offers guided BYOB painting classes. All art supplies are included in the cost of the
Rock climbing is one of the better ways to strengthen your body, meet new people and have fun outside of your comfort zone.
class, but you’ll have to bring in your own adult beverages, if you’re the proper age. Enjoy some alone time or go with a group and learn something new before bringing your artwork home with you. Other options Hobbies and interests are like fingerprints — no two people have the same set. If none of these ideas interested you, do some research. Kennesaw, Marietta and the surrounding areas offer a lot more activities than those that are apparent at first glance. Read flyers, pick up brochures, look through magazines and search the internet. Your next passion is out there.
Victoria Johnson | The Sentinel
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RISING ALT BAND HITS ATLANTA THIS APRIL
Sierra Hubbard Editor-in-Chief
If you ask lead singer Kyle Morris to describe the sound of The Unlikely Candidates, he struggles to pin down an exact definition. “It’s dark, colorful, rhythmically centered alt rock music, for the most part,” Morris said. The up-and-coming band will bring that unique sound to Vinyl in Atlanta on April 7. They’re sure to play hits that have made alternative radio stations across the country, like “Your Love Could Start a War.” Morris’ voice weaves in and out of playful sounds, like string plucks and hand claps, and offers an alternative rock beat that’s meant for dancing. It’s a highenergy song that compels your foot to tap and your hips to sway. The Unlikely Candidates’ most recent hit, “Ringer,” takes that energy and channels it into a different style. The tour actually hits Atlanta just after the premiere of the music video for “Ringer,” which combined clips submitted by fans and freelancers from 27 countries all over the world, a feat made possible by the global digital marketplace Fiverr.com. “The ringer is someone who will do what they have to to make it their way, so I feel like the video connects to the spirit of it,” said Kyle Morris, the lead singer of The Unlikely Candidates. “Your Love Could Start a War” and “Ringer” were both released as singles, but they have been included on the new
“Bed of Liars” EP that dropped in February. Morris explained that the band’s music has evolved over the years. “’Bed of Liars’ is us finding our own sound,” Morris said. “The lyrics also shifted from trying to figure out existential questions to navigating introspections on the messiness of being human.” The newer songs on this EP are a little darker, slowing the pace and hitting the beat with a deeper bass. Morris has a sting to his voice, giving the lyrics an edge and an attitude. Tracks like “Best Things in Life Aren’t Free” aren’t going to motivate you to start a dance party — you’re more likely to chill out with some headphones. These songs are an echo of the high-energy hits from earlier, but they still have the core elements of the band’s sound. The lead singer called out fans in this area and said he is excited for the show at Vinyl. “The fans in Atlanta are rad and pretty high-energy as well, so I am sure it’s going to be a memorable night,” Morris said. “It’s also an hour-long set, so we will be playing everything: old, new, and stuff you haven’t heard before.” The show falls at the tail-end of spring break, and tickets are only $10. If you’re looking for a high-energy night with fun live music and a reasonable price tag, come see The Unlikely Candidates. Tickets are on the band’s website at www.theunlikelycandidates. com/#tour.
The show falls at the tail-end of spring break, and tickets are only $10.
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1. Big Ben’s face 6. “C’____ la vie!” 9. Hefty competitor 13. Water-resistant wool cloth 14. William F. Cody, ____ Buffalo Bill 15. Domenikos Theotokopoulos, a.k.a. El _____ 16. Food-borne bacteria 17. Bro to sis or sis to bro 18. Bat dwelling? 19. *It lights up the sky 21. *S’more cooker 23. Turkish title of respect 24. Sensational promotion
25. *Take a first aid one on a camping trip 28. Lover of Aeneas 30. *____ and field 34. Singular of #26 Down 36. Lagerlˆf’s “The Wonderful Adventures of ___” 38. Where there’s trouble? 40. Ripped 41. Labored breaths 43. 43,560 square feet 44. *Done to get in a race 46. Stash in the hold 47. Multicolored horse 48. Type of car 50. Greek Hs 52. *Picnic invader
1. Staff leader 2. Places 3. Carbon monoxide lacks this 4. “The Late Show” guest 5. Stabbed 6. No problem 7. *Used on powder and water 8. Brindled kitty 9. Tennis great Steffi 10. First name in jeans 11. Maple, to a botanist 12. Doctor’s order 15. Genus in plural 20. What Pinocchio was
doing? 22. Make a choice 24. Gun sleeve 25. *On a string 26. Paintings in an Orthodox church 27. Layered cake 29. “Days” in Havana 31. At a great distance 32. Served hot in winter 33. God’s revelation to Muhammad 35. Financial aid criterion 37. Dick and Jane’s pet 39. *Camping abode 42. Mbabane native
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53. Make like a cat 55. Nuke 57. *High ride 61. *Requires luring 65. Roundish 66. Variable, abbr. 68. “Roots” author 69. Shoe binders 70. Shoshonean 71. Discrimination against seniors 72. Soon, to a bard 73. The day before 74. “The Second Coming” poet
45. *Shoot this? 49. Teresa of Calcutta, e.g. 51. Move sideways 54. A variety show 56. Bacteriophage, informally 57. French novelist …mile 58. Popular Russian name 59. Little bit, in Mexico 60. Right to a property 61. “Born ____,” movie 62. Pelvic parts 63. Home on a limb 64. Fitness centers 67. *For any terrain
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DEFENDING THE CONTROVERSIAL COMMA
Raychle Wilkinson Arts and Living Editor The omission of the Oxford comma results in more than just a funny misunderstanding. “This book is dedicated to my parents, Ayn Rand and God.” This joke has long been used as an example by language students in support of the Oxford comma. Despite years of arguing in classrooms and on the internet, some people still do not recognize the importance of this punctuation. Frequently used to separate items in a series, the Oxford comma is placed after the second-to-last word in a series and is frequently followed by a conjunction. In this article, ironically, I will not be using this precious piece of punctuation
because it does not fit under the umbrella of Associated Press style guidelines. AP style prefers that journalists do not use the Oxford comma unless deemed absolutely necessary. For precisely that reason, it can sometimes be easy to lose track of what some newspapers are really trying to say. It can be difficult to tell the difference between items in a series and an aside, a phrase not unlike this one which is set apart with a comma. From this conflict, many priceless jokes about the Oxford comma have arisen on websites like Buzzfeed and Quora. “I invited strippers, JFK and the Pope,” one version of a popular joke goes. Without the
Oxford comma, the sentence implies that JFK and the Pope are the strippers and that the phrase “JFK and the Pope” is an aside. Sometimes, though, the omission of the Oxford comma results in more than just a funny misunderstanding. A $10 million class-action lawsuit began with a law that didn’t use the infamous Oxford comma. The state of Maine has a law that says workers involved in “storing, packing for shipment or distribution of agricultural produce” should not receive overtime pay. Because of the lack of a comma after “shipment,” it is unclear whether the intent of the law is to omit workers involved with packing
for shipment, and workers involved with distribution of produce, or if it intends to omit workers involved in packing produce for shipment as well as those who distribute produce. According to NPR, truck driver Chris O’Connor hired a lawyer and challenged the fact that he and about 75 other drivers should have earned overtime pay because there was no comma. In March, a judge decided the state’s law was ambiguous and allowed the case to proceed. Surprisingly, the absence of the Oxford comma was not an accident in this case. The state of Maine’s legal style guide dictates against its use
in legislation, stating “although authorities on punctuation may differ, when drafting Maine law or rules, don’t use a comma between the penultimate and the last item of a series.” Clearly, commas aren’t so trivial after all. In an essay, its inclusion may not be vital because nothing is at stake. When it comes to legislation, however, it can make a big difference. Including an Oxford comma has never hurt anyone, but leaving it out can cause a lot of damage — about $10 million worth. Shae Jordan contributed to this article.
ASK THE OWLS We asked people: how do you feel about the Oxford comma? “There are cases where the Oxford comma is needed, but those instances are rare.” - Sierra Hubbard, The Sentinel Editor-in-Chief “Use of the Oxford comma helps keep writing clear and to lessen ambiguity.”
“Not using it leads to a series of misunderstandings.” - Professor Linda Stewart & Dr. Dorothy Kuykendal
“Particularly when novice writers are experimenting with constructing longer and longer sentences, punctuation like the Oxford comma can send a useful signal to a readers’ comprehension.”
- Dr. Chris Palmer
“I’m for it because if you’re going to isolate one item in a list you need to isolate them all.” - Grace Brownley, junior English education major
- Dr. Mary Lou Odom, director of KSU Writing Center, associate professor of English
“As an English professor, I encourage students to use the Oxford comma.” -Dr. Todd Harper
OPINION
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL | MAR. 28, 2017
Cory Hancock Photo Editor Anyone that has attempted to park on campus has endured the struggle of finding a spot close to your class while also giving you a quick exit from the lot. The debate among students has consistently been which parking area is the best. Many students take a tactical, planned-out approach to deciding which area to park in based on distance to class, the variety of parking options and ease of access. Do we really need three specific options for commuters and two specific options for
SPECIFIED PARKING IS THE PROBLEM
residents? The restrictions have led to greater confusion and difficulty for all students trying to navigate both campuses. It makes more sense to have designated lots for residents, faculty, staff, commuters and visitors that are not specifically divided into subgroups. Let people park where it’s convenient, not just the area that they were locked into choosing at the start of the semester. Virginia Tech has implemented this parking structure, and it has worked to near perfection. Each student, staff and faculty member
receive a hanging parking pass labeled as either resident, commuter, or faculty/staff. At every parking area on campus, signs display which passes can park there. This allows for students to freely choose the area they park in rather than be confined to the same inconvenient parking accommodations for the entire semester. As a former student at Virginia Tech, I never had trouble finding a spot where I needed to park. The commuter students I met at Tech never complained about parking. Granted, many students there ride bikes to
The debate among students has consistently been which parking area is the best.
school from their off-campus housing rather than driving. Regardless, there are benefits to having options open for students to choose from which makes ensuring the availability of parking spaces in specific lots consistently possible. This even helps to create the proper flow of traffic throughout campus and prevents gridlock in tight parking decks. The heart of the parking issue at KSU has always been the attempt to fit thousands of vehicles into lunchboxsized parking decks and lots. I don’t see this issue going
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away anytime soon, so in the meantime, we just have to deal with it as best we can. For those of us that have to continue the struggle, an openchoice parking policy is worth looking into. We are all tired of dealing with crowded parking decks and long lines that only lead us to the disappointment of not finding a prime spot. We are tired of being confined to only “West Parking” or “Central Parking” when there may be open spots somewhere else. It should be our freedom to choose where to park at any time, not just at the beginning of the semester.
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REFLECTIONS ON A Felicia Glover Contributor
Participating in the different events relevant to your major that KSU puts on for students is one of the best things you can do while in school. I began taking my first course in a graduate program as an undergraduate student this semester. My first semester working toward an accelerated master’s/bachelor’s degree has demanded discipline, time management and a shift in perspective on how my free time should be spent. The experience has felt as if I’m standing at a crossroads — I can either involve myself in the program or continue to feel jaded and uncertain as I go through the day-to-day functions of being a student. On Feb. 9 I attended a research symposium, titled “Perspectives on America from Across the Disciplines,” that was hosted by the American Studies Student Organization. The opportunity convinced me to embrace the experiences which the program afforded me
RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM instead of being too intimidated to seek them out. The event began with a thesis workshop hosted by two KSU professors, Ashley McFarland and Stacy Keltner. It was focused on providing students with helpful strategies for constructing a thesis. The next event was a panel hosted by three students in the American Studies program. The topics and research presented by the panel covered a broad spectrum of information, from issues of un-acknowledged languages within the education system to the study of incarceration in sundown towns — predominately white towns that uphold racism through means of intimidation or violence. The panel also discussed the impact of historic queer spaces. After that was Chat & Chew, which took a twist on the traditional presentation by encouraging participants to grab a bite to eat and scan the room for a research topic that interested them.
The symposium helped me see the endless potential that students have to initiate the conversations they want to see in their academic and social environments. It opened my eyes to the meaningful dialogues I can create within my program by engaging with other students in the topics we are passionate about. There will be another Symposium of Student Scholars on April 20, where there will be research presented by both undergraduate and graduate students. This event will mark the first time that KSU has showcased research done by all of its students, and I cannot begin to fully articulate how much I think it will benefit all who attend. Researching and being among other students who inject passion into their studies is a strong reminder that the effort I am putting into this semester is worth it. Learning about and discussing important topics with like-
minded people helps me stay productive. It puts me in a positive mindset, even when I’m feeling overwhelmed, and I’m convinced that continuing to attend events of this nature will inspire me to seek out and engage in under-discussed but important conversations in the days ahead. I have no doubt that every student, regardless of their major or career goals, can get something out of going to these kinds of events. In the end, the people who lose out the most in college are the ones who don’t take advantage of resources like these while they can. Anyone and everyone can gain something from attending some kind of research symposium. No student should go all the way through their college career without going to at least one such event, lest they deprive themselves of fully experiencing all that their field of study has to offer.
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CAMPUS POLICE AMONG FIRST TO RESPOND TO FATAL PLANE CRASH Madeline McGee News Editor What Crash they stumbled upon Plane iscontinued not something fromthat pg. often 1 crosses the minds of university law enforcement officers: a deadly plane crash. A twin-engine plane crashed in the front yard of a house off of Bells Ferry Road around 7:15 p.m. The Cessna 500 Citation I exploded upon impact, setting the house it had landed in front of ablaze and damaging the adjacent home. The pilot, 78-year-old Robert George Westlake of Atlanta, did not survive the impact.
“FROM THAT POINT, HE WENT INTO A 90-DEGREE BANK TURN COMING ACROSS, AND THEN THE NOSE DROPPED AND HE STARTED TO SPIRAL TOWARD THE GROUND.”
Scott Patterson, a pilot himself, said he was eating at a restaurant on Chastain Road when he first saw the plane. It seemed at first to be flying normally, as though it were on autopilot. “About 30 seconds after he passed us I noticed he started into a barrel roll,” Patterson said. “From that point, he went into a 90-degree bank turn coming across, and then the nose dropped and he started to spiral toward the ground.” Samantha Archer, a
sophomore at Georgia Highlands College who lives near the crash site, said she saw Kennesaw State police officers arrive at the crash site in golf carts before Cobb County emergency services. They had followed the smoke for two miles before finding the inferno. “KSU really did do a good job being the first responders,” Archer said. A handful of helpful neighbors tried to assist the police “I ran over and hooked the
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“KSU REALLY DID DO A GOOD JOB BEING THE FIRST RESPONDERS” hose up to the house and started spraying the lawn down,” said Ron Jones, one such neighbor. According to witnesses, KSU police began searching the damaged home for any injured residents. Officials said the homeowners were away at the time of the crash and there were no injuries. The fire department doused the initial flames, but the fire rekindled around 9 p.m. and was extinguished again. Federal investigators determined that the plane,
which was owned by Atlantabased Shelter Charter Services, was flying from Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio, en route to Fulton County Airport when it crashed in the Piedmont Hills subdivision in Kennesaw. The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the cause of the crash but said in a press briefing that the pilot indicated he was having trouble with the plane’s auto-pilot prior to it going down. Investigators from the safety board are now reviewing data from the plane’s
black box. KSU police did not immediately respond to requests for comment, but President Sam Olens did make mention of their efforts and commended their bravery. Sierra Hubbard, Abbie Bythewood, Cory Hancock and Ryan Basden contributed to this story.
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LAWMAKERS KILL CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT BILL
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State senators killed a bill that would have drastically changed the way public universities handle reports of sexual assault on campus. With only three days left in the 2017 legislative session, the Senate judiciary committee voted unanimously on March 23 to shelve House Bill 51, or what the bill’s sponsors have called the “Campus Safety Act.” Under current law, students who are victims of a crime can report it to the university and seek punishment against the perpetrator like suspension or expulsion. Alternatively, they can choose to report the crime
to campus police and press charges. HB 51, written to protect the due process rights of students accused of sexual assault, would have required colleges and universities in Georgia to report instances of felony crime to law enforcement rather than pursue their own internal investigations. After days of emotional testimony from students, parents, and sexual violence activists, senators finally concluded that the matter was too complicated to address in the short time left in the legislative session.
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DRIVER CHARGED IN CRASH THAT
The student who was driving during a crash that killed another Kennesaw State University student is facing several charges, police said. Ethan Dowell, a sophomore majoring in finance,turned himself in at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on March 17, according to jail records. Dowell is charged with vehicular homicide, driving with a learner’s permit and failure to maintain lane,
all misdemeanors. In the incident on March 3, Dowell was driving north on the I-75 exit ramp to Chastain Road at 4:23 a.m. when he lost control of his 2003 Acura CL, according to police reports. The car left the road, rolled over onto its roof and collided with a tree. Colin Ruland, a 19-year-old sophomore who was studying finance, was sitting in the right rear passenger seat. He was ejected from the car and later pronounced dead at WellStar
Kennestone Hospital. Two additional passengers, Cole Korvalchik, and Jordan Wormsby, were also taken to the hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. Police reports indicated that Dowell was neither distracted nor under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. According to jail records, Dowell was released from the Cobb County jail on $5,720 bond.
KILLED KSU SOPHOMORE Madeline McGee News Editor
Ethan Dowell is charged with vehicular homicide, driving with a learner’s permit and failure to maintain lane, all misdemeanors.
Cory Hancock | The Sentinel
KSU’S PART-TIME MBA RANKED BEST IN GA Brenda Cisneros Staff Writer The Coles College of Business’ part-time Master of Business Administration program was recognized as the No. 1 public part-time program in the state by the U.S. News and World Report earlier this month. The program rose 31 places from its ranking last year, according to a press release, and was also ranked 28th in the nation for part-time MBA
programs. The Coles College credits the program’s success to its focused effort to offer a program with the relevance, flexibility and convenience that part-time MBA students need. “We are exceptionally pleased to be recognized among the nation’s leading business schools,” said Kathy Schwaig, dean of the Coles College of Business. “Having our MBA program receive this level of
recognition is a testament to the excellence of our faculty, staff, students, graduates and program- and university-level leaders.” Among other programs in Georgia, KSU’s program was ranked higher than Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia. The rankings are based on five factors: • Average peer assessment score
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Average GMAT score and average GRE quantitative and verbal scores of students Average undergraduate GPA Number of years of work experience Percentage of the business school’s enrollment that is in the part-time program
U.S. News describes the parttime MBA programs as ideal for students who balance a job and graduate school to earn their degree. More information on the U.S News report can be found at https://www.usnews.com/bestgraduate-schools/top-businessschools/part-time-rankings. For more about KSU’s program, go to www.ksumba.com.
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STUDENT INJURED AFTER FALLING FROM BALCONY Lauren Leathers Staff Writer
Director of Admissions Operations Cheryl Matson said there are two task forces charged with gathering information about the upcoming changes.
Cory Hancock | The Sentinel
INCOMING FRESHMEN NO LONGER GUARANTEED
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A student was injured after falling from a thirdfloor balcony at The Blake apartment complex around 9 p.m. on March 23. According to witnesses, 24-year-old math major Kenneth Griner was attending a party when he realized he left something in the apartment next-door. He attempted to gain entry into the apartment by climbing from one balcony rail to the other, but he slipped mid-climb and fell, landing on the apartment building awning. Griner then fell from the awning to the ground, according to a report from Cobb
County police. Cobb County Fire and Metro Paramedics transported Griner to Kennestone Hospital after determining that he had severely broken bones in his legs and arms. When Cobb police asked Griner what happened, he responded that he had no recollection of the fall and only remembered being on the balcony, according to reports. Griner confirmed that he was not pushed off the balcony, that there was no fight or physical altercation before the fall, and that it was not an attempted suicide.
Lauren Leathers Staff Writer Beginning fall 2018, a new formula for calculating admissions eligibility means that some freshmen who meet requirements still may not be accepted at Kennesaw State University. The new “fixed-seat model” is a way to control the enrollment each year. “By admitting an optimum size freshman and transferfreshman class, Kennesaw State University will manage enrollment growth and facilitate students’ timely degree progression,” said Kim West, associate vice president for Enrollment Services. West also said that KSU will utilize a formula called the Freshman Index, which calculates an applicant’s highest SAT scores and high school GPA. This will be the initial step in determining an applicant’s eligibility under the fixed-seat model. Current requirements for SAT/ ACT scores and high school GPA will not change under the new model, but some applicants still might not make the cut under
the new Freshman Index. “Our minimum requirements will still be the same, but meeting the minimum requirements may not guarantee admission to Kennesaw State University,” West said. West also mentioned that students who apply early or meet the priority deadline for admissions may benefit in other areas as well. “Possible advantages may include early access to housing, orientation, registration and scholarship opportunities,” she said. “These advantages are still under discussion.” Director of Admissions Operations Cheryl Matson said there are two task forces charged with gathering information about the upcoming changes. She said there should be more information available by the end of April. Students like senior exercise science major Bethany Hight believe the new model for admissions will be a positive change for KSU.
“This will help bring in more students who actually want to be at KSU and not just students going here as their back-up school,” Hight said. “It will definitely help with overcrowding and parking, and I think this model is a great idea for KSU in the long run.” Others, however, think the new model could keep students from enrolling on time and may delay their college career. “Freshmen who don’t get accepted until a spot opens may be a little sad,” said Alex Burcar, a freshman majoring in theatre and performance studies. “[That] isn’t the end of the world for them.” He conceded, though, that upperclassmen may have a better chance at living on campus if KSU’s growth is managed properly. “I’m sure they understand the new system benefits all of KSU,” Burcar said. West said a dedicated website will be available in May to address any questions and explain the new fixed-seat model for admission.
Griner then fell from the awning to the ground.
Cory Hancock | The Sentinel
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The bee population has suffered a nationwide decline over the past several years due to parasites, pesticides and malnutrition.
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KSU FARMS TO HELP REVIVE BEE POPULATION Sabrina Kerns Staff Writer The Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character recently received a grant supporting its collaborative efforts with KSU’s produce farm to help raise Georgia’s bee population. The grant will allow KSU’s Hickory Grove Farm to add Mason bees and Leafcutter bees to its current livestock. The grant will also allow for the construction of a new apiary — a small structure where beehives are housed — to go along with its 15 existing apiaries. According to Linda M. Johnston, director of the Siegel Institute, the new bees are more efficient pollinators than the honeybee, which would mean a
significantly greater number of pollinated flowers in the area. The bee population has suffered a nationwide decline over the past several years due to parasites, pesticides and malnutrition. Annual losses have been significantly high since 2011, Johnston said, with U.S. beekeepers losing about 44 percent of their bees between 2015 and 2016. Johnston explained that the declining bee population does not only affect beekeepers and those that directly depend on the work of bees but also businesses that are dependent on bees and their honey. “Many businesses in Georgia are hurt by the loss of bees,” Johnston said. “Many crops depend on bee pollination.
Estimates of the total economic value of honeybee pollination services range between $10 billion and $15 billion annually.” The grant was provided by the Honeybee Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that specializes in bee conservation through outreach, education, research and habitatbuilding efforts. The faculty and staff at the Siegel Institute have been preparing educational materials about the importance of bees in the environment to hand out to visitors at KSU’s farms. The material would also be available to teachers, scout troop leaders and others who want to study honeybees. “One of the best ways to increase awareness about the
many benefits of honeybees and solitary bees and to decrease the collapse of their populations is through outreach and education,” reads the Honeybee Conservancy’s website. “People have a natural curiosity about the world around them and a willingness to help solve problems when invited to do so.” Students can learn more about bees through the School of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality’s course on apiary studies and through classes at the University of Georgia’s Young Harris College Beekeeping Institute. Registration for the beekeeping institute is May 10-13.
NEW COURSES OFFERED FOR NURSING AND PHARMACY CERTIFICATES Jaime Blei Contributor The College of Continuing and Professional Education will begin offering daytime courses in May for students pursuing a certified nursing assistant or pharmacy technician certification. The courses, which will now offered from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m., will prepare students for required state exams and provide professional training, according to Elizabeth Tanner, healthcare certificate program manager. The daytime classes will also incorporate clinical sessions, allowing students to learn directly from professionals
in the industry. “The clinical sessions involve a partnership with a local healthcare facility where our students will be able to interact with certified nursing assistants and apply the skills they learned in the classroom,” Tanner said in a press release.
Upon successful completion, certified nursing assistant students will have the opportunity to work in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Pharmacy technician students can also work in hospitals or in retail settings. Registration ends on May 1
for the pharmacy technician certification and on May 15 for the certified nursing assistant course. Students can enroll online at ccpe.kennesaw.edu, at the KSU Center registration desk, or by phone at 470-578-6765.
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Catcher Griffin Helms slides into second base to beat a throw from the outfield against Canisius.
Austin McMillan | The Sentinel
OWLS SPLIT SERIES AGAINST CANISIUS COLLEGE Victor Tun Staff Writer In a jam-packed weekend, KSU tacked two wins onto its record but dropped two other games to split the series against Canisius College March 24-26. The Owls won 8-4 on Friday before splitting their doubleheader on Saturday, followed by an 8-5 loss at home on Sunday. With the Owls (10-14) down 7-5, Canisius scored eight runs in the top of the ninth and put the game out of reach for the Owls as they earned a 15-7 victory early Saturday afternoon. Junior Grant Williams led the Owls in batting as he went 2-for-4 and scored one run for Kennesaw. Sophomore Trevor Brown was 1-for-2, senior Jeremy Howell went 1-for-3 and senior Corey Greeson was
1-for-5. Each scored two runs for the Owls. With the Owls down on the scoreboard and a runner on base, freshman Garrett Hodges battered a home run to right field and tied the score at 2 in the bottom of the second inning. In the bottom of the fifth, Greeson scored off a single by redshirt junior Taylor Allum and pulled Kennesaw within three runs. Howell and freshman Terence Norman scored for the Owls after redshirt junior Forrest Bramlett doubled to left field at the bottom of the eighth, bringing the score to 7-5 in favor of Canisius. In the second game of the doubleheader on Saturday, Kennesaw stopped Canisius’ batting and came away with a
5-2 win. At the bottom of the eighth, Bramlett homered to left field and closed the game away for Kennesaw. Howell batted 2-for-4 with two RBIs for the Owls. Junior Griffin Helms was 1-for-1 with two RBIs, and Bramlett went 1-for-4 with one RBI. Senior Mason Ward earned the win after pitching eight innings and allowing five hits, two runs and struck out six batters. After being down one run, Howell homered to left field in the bottom of the fourth and gave Kennesaw a 2-1 lead, as junior Austin Upshaw also scored on the play. With the score tied at 2-all, Helms singled to left field, allowing Howell and junior Matt Mixon to score and giving the Owls a 4-2 lead in the bottom of
the seventh. On Sunday, Kennesaw again came up short against Canisius by dropping an 8-5 game, despite tallying 11 hits. Upshaw and Williams led the way as they went 2-for-3 with Upshaw adding two RBIs for Kennesaw. Howell and Griffin each went for 1-for-5 for the day, sophomore David Chabut was 2-for-4 and Allum was 2-for5 with two RBIs. KSU had five pitchers in the rotation, but starter redshirt freshman Nathan Dupree came away with the defeat after pitching 3 2/3 innings and allowing five hits and six runs. The Owls started the game on the right foot, taking the lead in the bottom of the first after Williams scored off a single from Upshaw. With the Owls down 4-1 in the bottom of the
third, Upshaw scored following a single to left field by Howell for Kennesaw. With the bases loaded, the Owls only scored two runs and shortened Canisius’ lead to two in the bottom of the sixth. After the oppoents scored two runs, Allum homered to right field to make the score 8-5 in the bottom seventh inning, but the Owls failed to create any more offensive opportunities afterward. The Owls will travel to Atlanta on March 29 to face Georgia State University at 6 p.m. before taking on a threegame series against conference opponent North Florida University.
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SOFTBALL PICKS UP TWO WINS AGAINST STETSON Jasmine Veasley Staff Writer KSU earned a pair of 10-inning wins over the weekend against Stetson University thanks to stellar pitching and two late rallies. The Owls won in extra innings 4-0 before falling 3-0 in the second game of the doubleheader against Stetson University on Saturday, March 25. Kennesaw State earned its second win of the series after a 5-4 victory on Sunday. Alley Cutting worked a career-high 10 innings, only giving up five hits as she struck out eight batters on a careerhigh 173 pitches. Cutting finished off the Hatters in the bottom half of the inning to record her 10th complete game and third shutout of the season. In Saturday’s second game, Stetson pitcher Brooke Hutto
limited the Owls to a single and a walk to redshirt senior Chandler Griffin in seven innings. The Hatters scored in the first inning when Kelsey Watters hit a home run off Logan Viers, the Owls’ starting pitcher. Viers allowed three runs on six hits and struck out three batters in six innings. After splitting a pair of games on Saturday, the two teams played one more game Sunday afternoon. Senior Noelle Winkles hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning to give KSU a 5-4 victory over Stetson. Trailing by two runs in the bottom of the seventh, Stetson tried to tie the score to force an extra inning. After a pair of singles to open the frame, the Hatters scored on a pick-off
attempt at third base and a wild pitch. After letting a 3-1 lead slip away in the bottom of the seventh, KSU gained the lead in the 10th when Winkles hit her seventh home run of the season over the right field wall to score freshman Haylie Shope from second base. Winkles along with sophomore Hannah Thompson, redshirt freshman Katey Lynch and redshirt senior Courtney Sutter each collected two hits apiece, leading an 11-hit attack by the Owls. KSU returns to action on Wednesday, March 29, when the team travels to Birmingham, Alabama, to take on Samford University.
The softball team huddles together before the game against UNC Greensboro on March 3.
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ALLEY CUTTING
Congratulations on being named the ASUN Softball Player of the Week
Alisa Seripap | The Sentinel
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MEN’S TENNIS WINS 7TH MATCH IN A ROW, WOMEN FALL TO HIGHLANDERS Rio White Staff Writer The men’s tennis team continued its winning streak on Saturday, defeating the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders 6-1, while the women’s team fell 5-2. After starting the season with a 1-4 record, the men have won nine of their last 10 meets to improve to 10-5 overall. Heading into Saturday, the women had won four of their previous five matches but could not keep up the momentum. To kick off the men’s successful day, senior Simon
Pritchard won the first match for the Owls, defeating his opponent 6-4, 6-3. After their first loss, the Highlanders pulled one back and defeated Sam Slade 6-4, 6-3. After splitting the opening two matches, the Owls won the remaining four singles lines. Sophomore Fermin Calvo Barcelo played in the first threeset match of the day, winning 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. Fellow sophomore Lucas de Torres Curth was also in a closely contested match, winning a second-set tiebreak seven points to three for a 6-2,
7-6 victory. The second three-set match was won by senior Drew Wendel, who triumphantly overcame a long and difficult third-set tiebreak to win 6-3, 3-6, 11-9. David Durham closed out the singles matches with a 6-2, 6-3 victory, while also helping the Owls win the crucial doubles point. “We capitalized on crucial points of the match,” said tennis director Eduardo Rincon. “It was a good experience for our guys playing out of the region and indoors.”
In sharp contrast to the men’s outstanding performance, the women relinquished a three-match win streak after falling to NJIT. Junior Alexandra Mercado and freshman Aspen Jarrett gave the Lady Owls their only wins of the day. After being down one set, Mercado won her match in three difficult sets 5-7, 6-1, 7-6. Jarrett salvaged an important point during the final match when she came out victorious. She won the first set 8-6 before her opponent retired
from the match. “I was proud of the way we finished,” said assistant head coach Miranda Foley. “[Mercado] kept her individual win count moving in the right direction while Cristina battled extremely hard in tough conditions.” The men are now 2-0 in ASUN Conference play and move on to host North Florida University on March 30. The women fall to 1-1 in the conference with a 5-8 overall record, playing Akron University at home on March 28.
TRACK AND FIELD OPENS OUTDOOR SEASON STRONG Jordan Gray Contribut Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams opened up their outdoor season at three meets: Ole Miss-Joe Walker Invite, Raleigh Relays and Emory Classic on March 24-25. At the Raleigh Relays in North Carolina, men’s and women’s track and field team competed in the 4x200m relay. Both teams set a new school record for the 4x200m. The women ran a time of 1 minute and 37.63 seconds. The men came in at 1 minute and 25.87 seconds. Seniors Maileka Slayton and Laura-Maria Oja, junior Jocselyn Powell and redshirt senior Hannah Wood made up
the women’s team. Juniors Nick Grant and Sean Blassingame teamed up with freshmen Cameron Bolden and Chandler Nichols for the men’s team. The team members made other notable marks at the Raleigh Relays and Emory Classic, including Erica Sergeant, who posted a pole vault height of 3.80m. This not only got the junior first place at the meet but was only 1 centimeter off the school record. Senior thrower Fabeon Tucker also had an impressive day, throwing the discus 49m. This was the thirdfarthest throw in Kennesaw’s history. Freshman Lexi Froh ran a time of 11:35.80 in the
3000m steeplechase, which is Kennesaw’s fourth-fastest time in program history. At the University of Ole Miss Joe Walker Invitational in Oxford, Mississippi, the combined event athletes set out to compete in the decathlon and the heptathlon, despite the cold and stormy weather. Freshmen David Lott and Paris Williams, along with redshirt senior Joshua Mulder, competed in the decathlon — a two-day event consisting of the 100m dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m dash, 110m hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw and 1500m run.
Mulder placed second with 6,201 points, Lott placed fourth with 6,007 points, and Williams placed fifth with 5,961. Impressively, Williams and Mulder landed in their places after scoring no points in the pole vault. Freshman Jessica Watkins, redshirt sophomore Jordan Gray and senior Shakedra Robinson all competed in the heptathlon, which included 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200m dash, long jump, javelin and the 800m run. Gray placed first and broke the school record with 5,377 points. She also broke KSU’s records in the heptathlon 200m (25.29), shot put (12.55m) and
javelin (37.04), placing her second in the nation. Robinson placed second with 4,476 points, and Watkins placed fourth with 4,206 points. “This weekend was about having the opportunity to compete in outdoor events,” said head coach Andy Eggerth. “Some of those leave room for improvement, but all-in-all we continue to build upon our indoor championship success with five school records.” Both the men’s and women’s teams will head to Gainesville, Florida, on March 30 to compete in the 2017 Pepsi Florida Relays.
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WOMEN’S LACROSSE CRUSHES DETROIT MERCY, FALLS TO CENTRAL MICHIGAN Lance Kenerly Staff Writer
Congratulations on being named the ASUN Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week
The KSU women’s lacrosse team headed north over the weekend for a two-game road trip, defeating the University of Detroit Mercy but dropping a close one to Central Michigan University. The Owls faced off against Detroit Mercy on March 24 in what turned out to be a record-breaking game in more ways than one. Sophomore midfielder Haley Swift set a new school record with 10 points (6 goals, 4 assists) as KSU won its fifth consecutive game, setting a new school record. Detroit Mercy, Kennesaw’s first ASUN Conference opponent of the season, kept the game close for most of the first half, but ultimately began to fall apart as halftime approached. With the Owls trailing 5-3, KSU put together an impressive run, scoring six unanswered goals. The offensive outburst put the Owls up 9-5 as the first half came to a close. Kennesaw continued to attack the net as the second
The lacrosse team lines up for the national anthem prior to facing Radford University on March 11.
half opened, scoring two more goals to push the lead to six. Detroit Mercy battled back, cutting into the lead late in the game. The Owls closed the game, scoring eight of the final 10 goals and cruising to a 21-12 win. Top performers for Kennesaw included seniors Taylor McGhee and Sydney Farwick and junior Connor Zophy, who all contributed to the offense with four goals each. On the defensive side, sophomore goalkeeper Alex Bunn finished the game with 11 saves, her third game this season with 10 or more. The game also marked the first victory for KSU over Detroit Mercer. The two schools having met five times before. After a day off, Kennesaw headed to Mount Pleasant, Michigan, to take on Central Michigan University on March 26. The Owls traded goals early until the score was tied at 3. Kennesaw jumped out to a quick lead with two more goals
from McGhee and Zophy. With the score at 5-3, Central Michigan began to click offensively and regained the lead, 9-6. Kennesaw fought back and showed a strong effort by cutting the lead to one as the first half came to a close. After trailing in the second half, KSU refused to roll over and tied the game at 13. The Owls continued the push and kept the game close, but they couldn’t complete the comeback and fell by a final of 17-16. McGhee led the Owls in scoring with five goals, and Zophy and freshman Izzy Palermo each contributed three goals. The loss dropped Kennesaw to 5-3 on the season and 1-1 in the ASUN Conference. The Owls head back home to Kennesaw to open a fourgame home stand, beginning with a conference face off with Mercer Univesity on Sunday, April 2.
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL | MAR. 28, 2017
Head coach Brian Bohannon observes his team’s performance during the spring game.
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BOHANNON: ‘OFFENSE HAS TO GET BETTER’ Darrin Hypsher Staff Writer The spring game gives players, coaches and fans a preview of the season to come, but the Owls looked nowhere near mid-season form in the scrimmage on Friday. The defense dressed in black and came out to play Friday night, wreaking havoc in the backfield. The players continued pressuring the quarterback and allowed only 2.7 yards per rush attempt. The gold-clad offense, on the other hand, looked unprepared and timid. “Offensively we didn’t come out with any urgency at all,” said head coach Brian Bohannon. “Overall, spring has favored the defense more days than the offense, so I hope that will carry over into the fall. The offense has got to get better.”
To be fair, though, Friday was a peculiar night. About 20 minutes into the game, a tower of black smoke could be seen from the home stands. Soon the news spread that a twinengine plane had crashed in the front yard of a Kennesaw home, about five minutes away from the stadium. We can’t know for sure, but this may have been a distraction for the players and the coaches. Maybe that’s why there wasn’t a cohesive team on the field that night. Maybe not. The offense scored only two touchdowns, one coming halfway through the first quarter on a nine-yard scamper from starting quarterback, Chandler Burks. The second touchdown came on a 20-yard pass from backup quarterback Daniel David to redshirt junior
Xavier Harper late in the third quarter. This gave the offense its only lead of the night. The Owls have some time to improve before their season opener at Samford University on August 31, but the biggest area of concern for KSU is the offensive line. Giving up six sacks and allowing a blocked field goal attempt on special teams just won’t cut it against Big South competition like Liberty University and Charleston Southern. Coming out on top 5340, the defense proved itself. Regardless of the tension on the field and Friday night’s distractions, one thing is clear: the offense is lacking and needs to improve before the season rolls around. Chandler Burks and TJ Reed (8) celebrate their first touchdown of the game.
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