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Madeline McGee Staff Writer The U.S. Department of Education will implement changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid beginning this fall to ease the financial aid process for students and their families. Beginning with the 20172018 application cycle, students will be able to apply for aid as soon as Oct. 1, three months earlier than in previous years. The earlier availability will align the financial aid application process more closely with the college admission process, allowing students more time to explore and understand financial aid options and apply for aid before state and school deadlines. Additionally, the new application will require tax information from two years prior to the school year instead of last year’s information. For instance, a student applying to attend college in the fall of 2017 will fill out the FAFSA with income information from 2015.
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Long lines and paper signs are the theme at many southeast gas stations due to a leak in the Colonial Pipeline in Alabama.
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GAS SHORTAGE CAUSES PRICE HIKES, PUMP FIGHTS
Sabrina Kerns Contributor Kennesaw residents continue to struggle to find gas stations with fuel as a result of a pipeline leak in Alabama. In response to the gas shortage, Gov. Nathan Deal issued an executive order Monday, Sept. 19 reminding all business owners that price gouging is illegal. “There have been recent reports that wholesale and retail gas prices have substantially increased in some markets,” Deal said in the executive order. “In light of these circumstances, and to protect public health,
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safety and welfare, it is necessary to prevent price gouging.” A week prior, Deal issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency. The order suspends the regulations regarding the times and hours truck drivers may operate a vehicle. Basically, Deal issued the order to allow truckers to drive for longer stretches of time and get fuel to stations faster. Most of the gas stations in Kennesaw and Acworth are quickly running out of fuel. Although gasoline trucks are
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still delivering, the demand has risen so much in the past week that stores almost immediately run out again. “We had 24,000 gallons delivered just this morning, and we will be completely out again before the end of the day,” said Ryan Atkinson, a clerk at the QuikTrip on Cobb Parkway in Acworth. Trucks are unable to deliver on their regular schedules, so deliveries are more unpredictable than usual. Gas Shortage continued on pg. 4
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POLICY
UPDATE
Brenda Cisneros Contributor
Culinary and Hospitality Services announced Wednesday, Sept. 8 that it will eliminate the restriction on guest swipes for Weekly8 and Weekly10 freshmen meal plans. The updated policy allows first-year residential students to swipe in an unlimited number of guests at The Commons. The policy introduced earlier this semester would have restricted students to five guest swipes per semester. The announcement comes less than a month after similar changes were made to all Access meal plans following a student petition.
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ACCOUNTING, FINANCE MAJORS NETWORK AT CAREER FAIR
Lily Andreas Contributor
Accounting and finance students engaged with more than 50 firms at the Accounting and Finance Career Fair on Sept. 14 at the KSU Center. The Department of Career Planning and Development organized the career fair. The DCPD has hosted the fair since 2008 to accommodate the vast amount of firms and accounting departments who want to hire students. Seniors and graduate
students attended the event in formal attire, networking with recruiters from elite firms. They discussed credentials, internships and part-time and full-time opportunities. “A lot of the recruiters actually have alumni name tags on their badges,” said Lori Trahan, the associate director of Operations, Assessment and Employer Relations for the DCPD. “So they’re successful, and the firms send them back here because they want to say, ‘Hey, come
The DCPD and the School of Accountancy held their annual career fair in the KSU Center. FAFSA Changes continued from pg. 1 This will eliminate the need for students and their parents to estimate income information or delay submitting the FAFSA until taxes have been filed. Because students and their families will have already completed their taxes by the time they fill out the FAFSA, they will also be able to use the FAFSA’s IRS data retrieval tool to automatically populate the application with their tax information. Ron Day, KSU’s director of the Office of Student Financial
work for us!’” The DCPD sends invitations to organizations like the Drug Enforcement Administration, E-Trade, Edward Jones, Equifax and much more, all of whom were in attendance this year. Then the employers that want to come register with the DCPD online and wait for approval. Once the organizations have paid their fee, they receive instructions where and when to show up. The fair is the first step in
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Aid, is the chair of a committee that worked with Congress and the White House to make these improvements to the application. His work culminated in an executive order signed by President Barack Obama in September 2015. “It’s our hope that students will apply much sooner so that they can know what their financial aid eligibility is sooner, so they can prepare for any outof-pocket expenses they may have,” he said. According to Day, 89 percent of KSU students receive some form of financial aid, amounting
the recruiting process for accounting majors and those interested in working for Certified Public Accounting firms. The next step is oncampus recruiting. “Most of our employers here come back on campus the next days and weeks, conduct interviews and hire our students,” said Ryan Whitfield, the assistant director of Employer Relations. “We average about 150-plus interviews between the end of
An employee of Georgia Power discusses career option with a Kennesaw student.
to more than $325 million. Day hopes that the extended availability period will encourage students to have their applications submitted by Dec. 1 to alleviate pressures on both themselves and the financial aid office, but he maintained that KSU’s April 1 priority deadline for FAFSA submission will not change. He also added that the financial aid office will be adding more counselors to ease the transition period. “Our role is to ensure students have the resources they need to come to school,” he said.
Meal Swipe Update continued from pg. 1 “Students believe they should be allowed to use their swipes however they see fit,” Jennifer Duggan, senior director of Culinary and Hospitality Services, said in a press release. “They paid for them, they should be able to use them how they want.” Kasey Helton, interim associate vice president for Auxiliary Services, announced the first policy change to the Access meal plans at a Student Government Association meeting.
this fair and the end of October, just for accounting majors alone.” The DCPD has hosted career fairs successfully at Kennesaw State University for 30 years, allowing students to network with multiple businesses and organizations all in the same room. “This fair is for them! What we do is for them!” Whitfield said. “These employers that seek out to hire are here for them.”
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The meal plans have been a popular topic for KSU students this fall since so many new changes and restrictions were introduced. Representatives for both the Auxiliary Services and Culinary and Hospitality Services have been responsive to the students and have stated that their willingness to accommodate them. Essentially, all meal plans are back to the policy of prior years — students can use their swipes on as many guests as they desire.
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Drunken friends fight before football game One man pre-gamed too hard before the Owls’ game Sept. 10 and ended up unconscious before kickoff, according to police. While on patrol, an officer found an unconscious, intoxicated man around 6:20 p.m. Sept. 10. As the paramedics cared for the unconscious man, the officer made contact with the man’s friend who was involved with the incident.
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stormed off into the KSU Center parking lot while the other followed him to diffuse the situation. The angry man kept pushing and shoving his friend back a number of times, according to police reports. The argument soon unfolded into a fight when the angry man pushed his friend onto the hood of a car.
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Defending himself, the man who was trying to keep things calm tried to control his friend’s arms and pulled him to the ground, knocking him unconscious when his head hit the pavement. Later, a witness corroborated the self-defense story. The man who defended himself was released from the scene and his unconscious friend was sent to Kennestone Hospital.
The article “Newt Gingrich Campaigns for Trump at KSU” published Sept. 13 incorrectly stated that KSU College Republicans had an inactive social media account that did not promote the Gingrich event. The group’s Facebook page did promote the event.
Vehicle search leads to firearm, not marijuana A traffic stop for speeding led to the discovery of a firearm in the possession of a minor. An officer pulled over a speeding driver on Sept. 3 just after midnight and ask the two women if there was any marijuana in the car. The driver kept insisting that there was nothing, but the officer conducted a search based on the smell. No illegal drugs were found in the car, according to police reports. Instead, a container of “Blunt Spray,” which is typically used to hide the smell of marijuana, was found in a purse by the passenger seat. As the search continued, a black case was found under the car seat that contained a .22-caliber revolver. Since both girls were under the age of 21, the officer asked about the firearm. The driver explained that this was her family’s car, and she said her father must have forgotten to take out the case. After he confirmed the details of the gun with the father over the phone, the officer took the revolver back to the station. The firearm had to be retrieved by the father during normal business hours.
The article “Jazz Musicians Captivate in their Multimedia Performance” published Sept. 13 incorrectly stated that professors Marc Miller and Luke Weathington were KSU students.
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Gas Shortage continued from pg. 1 “Our monitor that tells the company we need gas is blinking, but right now, they just send a truck when they can,” said William Grey, a shift manager at the RaceTrac on Wade Green Road. As many as seven stations in Kennesaw had completely run out of gas as of Sunday morning, but they could all
receive another shipment soon. Those still with gas hiked up prices, charging customers almost $3 per gallon. “In times like these, companies bring out their true colors,” said Cobb Parkway QuikTrip store manager Karina Junco. “Some will jack up the price, and since people are in a panic, they will buy it.” While most gas stations in Kennesaw and Acworth charged $2.59 per gallon, some
stores kept their prices low. Kroger on Cobb Parkway in Acworth still sold its fuel for $2.36 as of Sunday, and it still offered all grades of gas. Because of the rising panic, however, fights broke out at the pumps on Sunday. “I had to go outside and direct traffic while the store managers pulled apart people fighting over gas,” said Thomas Cotter, a clerk at the Kroger Fuel on Cobb Parkway. “It has been a
hectic day.” According to AL News, Colonial Pipeline in Helena, Alabama had to shut down their main underground pipeline due to a leak. The pipeline usually delivers 1.3 million barrels of gas every day to distribution centers across the southeast. The company estimated that it has already lost around 336,000 gallons of fuel. The pipeline remains closed, and the cause and
current condition of the leak is reportedly still unknown. The leak has caused gas shortages across most of the southeast, including Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.
SUMMIT PREPS STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN S.T.E.M. FIELDS
Samantha Holt Contributor
The S.T.E.M. College-toWork-Ready Summit on Saturday, Sept. 17 helped students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields prepare for careers after graduation. Held at the Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center, the event lasted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and included a panel discussion, professional speakers and break-out sessions. Students asked the guest speakers advice for pursuing future employment, what employers are looking for in candidates and how to stand out among peers. Richard
Zambacca, president of Randstad Engineering, advised students to take advantage of networking and contacts. “Don’t be afraid to talk about your achievements,” Zambacca said. Bafana Moyo, founder of Martin Lloyd Inc., highlighted that students should have enthusiasm about what they are interested in and what makes them unique. “Everyone needs to have a way to express who you are,” Moyo said. “Get your work in some sort of portfolio that you can share.” Other topics covered in the panel discussion included
A panel consisting of top executives from esteemed companies answer and debate questions.
how long graduates should stay in their first job and the changes in current workforce dynamics compared to previous generations in the S.T.E.M. fields. Lunch followed the panel discussion at noon and the event reconvened at 1 p.m. for a presentation from Michelle Prince, senior vice president of talent management for Randstad North America. The presentation covered today’s workplace, the future workforce and global trends. Dr. Karen Hypolite, an assistant professor of chemistry at Kennesaw State University and S.T.E.M. coach, hosted
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the event. “We want to present students as a cohesive package to employers as highly-qualified S.T.E.M. employees,” Hypolite said. There is a need for students in S.T.E.M., and Hypolite urges those interested not to be intimidated by the pursuit of a career in those fields. “I want to help students architect their career path using critical thinking and problemsolving skills,” Hypolite said. “Learning problem-solving and how to come up with answers to preempt problems in [the student’s] industry and make connections between the realworld and the classroom.”
Students eagerly listen to the panel discussion at the S.T.E.M. conference at Georgia Tech.
Hypolite discovered her passion for chemistry in her sophomore year of high school and wants to help students incorporate their own passion into their fields of study. Fernando Castellani, a senior at KSU majoring in biochemistry, attended the event to learn what an employer is looking for and to network for internships for this spring. “You have to invest a lot of time into your degree and know how to balance personal life and studying,” Castellani said.
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Elizabeth Nouryeh Staff Writer President Barack Obama has proposed a new rule that will prevent the defunding of Planned Parenthood, regardless of political reasons. After countless rumors and leaked videos attacking Planned Parenthood, the healthcare company will finally receive permanent funding. According to Joan McCarter of Daily Kos, “the proposed rule says that states cannot withhold Title X federal family planning funds from providers for any reason other than their ‘ability to deliver services to program beneficiaries in an effective manner.’” Because Planned Parenthood is one of the most well-known companies that provides abortion, they have long been under scrutiny. However, abortion is not the only service Planned Parenthood provides. According to Planned Parenthood’s 2014-2015
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annual report, only 3 percent of its services were abortions. Its website states that the organization helps “prevent unintended pregnancies through contraception, reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections through testing and treatment, and screen for cervical and other cancers.” The Huffington Post spoke to Cecile Richards, the president of Planned Parenthood. “This [new rule] will make a real difference in so many people’s lives,” Richards said. “Thanks to the Obama administration, women will still be able to access the birth control they need to plan their families, and the cancer screenings they need to stay healthy.” Before Obama’s new rule can be implemented, there will be a comment period for people to speak out on the issue. Citizens have until Oct. 7 to
voice their opinion on the topic and provide comment. The Department of Health and Human Services will make a final decision based on the feedback. For college students, this rule would be great news. Planned Parenthood offers affordable health services, many of which college students may not be able to afford otherwise. Abortion is a major decision for anyone, and Planned Parenthood clinics offer counseling services and information on parenthood and adoption. The clinic also offers information on what to expect after an abortion and your mental state. Some college students may feel ready for a child, but others may not. Mistakes can happen, and if a mistake were to happen, it should not be up to the state to decide how to handle it.
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“It’s crazy how as soon as you hit Kennesaw, traffic just stops.” “Anyone else got a professor who cancelled class due to the gas shortage?” “I like sleeping because it is just like being dead except for the commitment.”
“Everything’s boomerang if you throw it upwards.”
MARIETTA CAMPUS YAKS “Currently watching paint dry.” “Gotta find myself a girl who would love to be proposed to at Disney.” “I need half of y’all to drop out so my Internet won’t be so slow.”
“There should be a cot room here for serious power nap needs. It’s science.” Cartoon by Paulette Juieng
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Luke Gardner Contributor The usage of electronic cigarettes and hookah pens, better known as vapes, has been banned on campus for quite some time now. The Smoke-free and Tobaccofree Policy, effective since Oct. 1, 2014, has many broad goals, the main one being “to create a smoke-free and tobacco-free environment at Kennesaw State University,” according to KSU’s website. This policy is enforced by the KSU Police Department with a three-step approach. The first two times someone is seen consuming tobacco, officers are instructed to let them off with a warning. The third time, and every additional, the offender will be ticketed $25. On the surface, the smoking policy appears to be pretty sound. According to the American Cancer Society, 6 million people die every year because of tobacco usage and exposure. Several colleges across America have banned smoking from campuses in what seems to be an effort to lower that statistic.
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NEEDS UPDATE These findings, however, were heavily based on cigarette usage and did not include vaping. According to tobacco. org, there are around 600 ingredients in cigarettes, and over 4,000 chemicals released in cigarette smoke. Some of the ingredients include ammonia (a toxic substance found in household cleaners), butanol (a form of alcohol that can be used as engine fuel), and Thiazole (a compound made of nitrogen and sulfur). Many Vapers know this, and choose to vape because they believe it is safer. These beliefs are questionable, however. Little research has been done to prove this assumption. According to research done by Doctors at Web MD, Some brands may contain chemicals including formaldehyde and diacetyl, which can cause cancer and lung disease. The problem with these findings is that they vary from brand to brand. We know cigarettes are harmful, yet we do not know which vape juice brands may contain harmful chemicals.
It would appear that colleges like KSU have opted to take the road of caution, and not take a gamble on the risk of vaping. This still leaves a fundamental question: what about the students? Some people may wonder if the issue of vape usage is one students should even be concerned about. I believe the average college student may have more of a reason to care than middle-aged adults, because according to a 2014 study conducted by the Center of Disease Control, the highest users of vapes were people aged 18 to 24. There is no doubt that the issue of nicotine consumption is a concern for many students, but is banning all nicotine products the answer? It is understandable why vaping would be banned in buildings, as the billowing clouds of smoke would cause a huge distraction and may upset some peoples’ allergies. Also vaping in public spaces may cause secondhand smoke and allergic reactions, but vaping outside would not become a distraction
for students. For these reasons, I understand why vaping might be banned in public spaces but not private spaces. The use of vapes is banned on KSU’s property including student dorms. How could students vaping in their own rooms and cars possibly affect anyone else’s health concerns or distract from a learning environment? In my opinion, it simply can’t. While KSU may be concerned about the health of its students, policing what they can do in their own homes seems a little extreme. I believe this policy needs updating. While tobacco policy may be directed at protecting the health of students, I believe we should also protect their rights. Students above 18 have a legal right to vape in their private spaces; and while I don’t think it should be encouraged, I do believe it should be allowed. After all, many freshman are forced to live on campus anyways.
ASK THE OWLS: Do you think KSU should allow students vape in their dorms? “The vape — it doesn’t have any smell. It actually has flavors, so I don’t think it’s harmful to [students] if they want to smoke in their on-campus apartment or their car.”
“It’s banned on campus because it’s public property. [Your] vehicle and your dorm is your own private property, so I feel like what [students] do in their own private time that’s within them, as long as it’s legal.”
- Ebony Battle, freshman nursing major
- Dominique Austin, freshman computer science major
“If you want to do whatever, do whatever as long as it’s not bothering people.” - Ally Arvay, freshman education major
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ARTS LIVING UPCOMING VR GAME “ACCOUNTING” HAS MIXED REACTIONS
Alex Patton Contributor “Rick and Morty” cocreator Justin Roiland and his new gaming company Squanchtendo are developing their debut virtual reality game titled “Accounting,” to be released for free with the HTC Vive system. Before you watch the official trailer for “Accounting,” please note it contains explicit language and disturbing 3-D images. At first, the player seems to interact with normal accounting tasks like “crunching numbers” and working with taxes. About 15 seconds in, the player puts on a VR headset and enters a game-within-a-game virtual reality world, where the bulk of the gameplay of “Accounting”
will likely take place. Players will be able to freely explore the 3-D game world, which appears to be born of the same chaotic psychedelia that brought much of the imagination and dark humor to Roiland’s cartoon series. Characters within the game world feature humorous and vulgar dialogue, much of which is improvised and voiced by Roiland himself. Gameplay will emphasize free exploration and puzzles to be solved using the HTC Vive’s 360-degree visual technology and handheld controllers. The narrative will be very loose, guided by in-game characters’ reactions to the player in helpful, aggressive
or sometimes intentionally annoying ways. Some students at KSU expressed interest in trying the game when it is released. “VR is really expensive,” said senior art major Jacob Volk. “I would definitely want to play the game though, if my friend had a Vive.” Others are also hesitant to pay $800 for an HTC Vive, which they consider to still be experimental technology not yet worth the price. “For something so expensive, I don’t feel like many VR games today really use the technology to its full potential,” said sophomore information systems major Tyus Carver. “This game does seem like a step
in the right direction to make something super experimental, and who better to make something like that than the creator of ‘Rick and Morty?’” Senior business major Zac Daniel said he was not very familiar with Roiland’s work on the animated show, but he did express general interest in what a game like “Accounting” could mean for the direction of virtual reality games. “I thing VR is a good thing for video games,” Daniel said. “I usually game on my Xbox One, but I feel like VR gaming is like a step into the future.” Although the dark humor and imaginative style of “Accounting” seems reminiscent of “Rick and Morty,” Roiland has
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stated that Squanchtendo’s game is fully independent from the series. Squanchtendo consists of Roiland and Tanya Watson, former executive producer of Epic Games — responsible for the “Gears of War” series and “Unreal Tournament 3.” “Accounting” is being developed by a partnership of Squanchtendo and indie game developer Crows, Crows, Crows. There is no official release date for the game yet, but — according to the trailer — it will be available soon free of charge in the hopes of promoting future releases from Squanchtendo and Crows, Crows, Crows.
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Confetti flies as twenty one pilots performs on the crowd.
Zella Day taps her tamborine to the beat of her hit song.
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G-Eazy hypes up the crowd during his performance.
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Twenty one pilots featured multiple hit songs and stage effects during their performance.
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MUSIC MIDTOWN POORLY MANAGES ATTENDEES DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER Raychle Wilkinson Arts & Living Editor Music Midtown started out with a bang on Saturday, Sept. 17, but for many attendees, it fell flat the second day due to bad weather and even worse management. In a conversation about Georgia music festivals, it’s impossible to ignore Music Midtown. It’s been held in Atlanta annually since 1994, minus a hiatus from 2006 to 2010. According to the AJC, this year’s festival drew in approximately 70,000. Saturday was arguably the biggest day of Music Midtown, with performances by DNCE, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz and twenty one pilots. Though the temperature only reached 86, the heat led to some attendees
leaving early. “Saturday was ridiculous. We even ended up leaving before twenty one pilots because [the heat] was so unbearable,” junior communication major Aja Miller said. One major issue on Saturday resulting from the heat was an abundance of overheated and dehydrated patrons. Though all the on-site vendors were selling bottled water, and there was a free bottle filling station, many people elected to drink alcohol instead, which sped up their dehydration. During many performances later in the day, including G-Eazy and twenty one pilots, attendees had to be helped and even carried out of the crowd by friends, security and on-site paramedics.
Regardless of the heat, the general consensus was that Saturday was a success. This didn’t carry over to Sunday. Rain started around 3:30 and showed no signs of stopping. Umbrellas were on the list of contraband items, and shelter was limited to VIP guests, so many attendees left the venue to seek shelter at local restaurants. After lightning was spotted in the area, the event was put on hold and all guests were asked to evacuate the park. Event officials made the announcement over speakers at every stage as well as through their mobile app #musicmidtown and social media, but not everyone received the news. “I chose to leave,” said Miller.
“The rain made the day start to become more of a hassle and I didn’t think the festival resumed after they evacuated.” Some attendees took issue with this and refused to leave, which is when chaos broke out. Security guards working at the event were unnecessarily aggressive with persistent attendees, going so far as to grab people’s arms, yank them around and even putting one man in a headlock choke hold. Music Midtown has yet to comment on these incidents. Ninety minutes after the emergency evacuation, Music Midtown officials announced via the #musicmidtown app and social media that gates would reopen, and they posted a revised schedule featuring all of
the artists who had been slated to perform, and Daniel Craig made a surprise appearance on stage to present The Killers. “I stayed until the rain finished because I wasn’t going to let it make me miss out on a great experience,” said junior psychology major Sarah Mohamad. “Even with the downpour, everyone was vibing and having so much fun. It was a good atmosphere.” Reviews about the festival overall are mixed. Some feel that it was poorly managed by staff, while others argue that Music Midtown officials did the best that they could, given the weather.
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ARTS AND LIVING
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“JANE GOT A GUN” DUAL REVIEW “DUAL REVIEW SHOWCASES TWO PERSPECTIVES ON ONE FILM EACH WEEK THAT CAN BE STREAMED ON NETFLIX.” Rebekah Fuchko Staff Writer actor Noah Emmerich. Not long after the movie begins, Ham arrives home riddled with bullet holes and announces to Jane that “the Bishop boys are coming.” The Bishop boys are a gang of violent outlaws who have been hunting Jane and Ham for years. A cruel but handsome man, John Bishop is the charismatic leader of the gang, portrayed wonderfully by Ewan McGregor. With Ham out of commission and the gang on its way, Jane leaves her young daughter Katie with a trustworthy neighbor and is forced to enlist the help of her ex-fiancé, played by Joel Edgerton, to defend her
husband, herself and her home from the approaching gang. Director Gavin O’Connor’s chosen form of addressing the questions posed throughout “Jane Got a Gun” came in the form of flashbacks. Without the added mystery raised by my natural curiosity, I might not have finished the movie. The movie’s genre is listed as an American action western, but I think that’s a stretch because the love story it told seemed to take precedent. It wasn’t mushy-gushy, which was refreshing. In the end, I enjoyed the movie, but only after I let go of my “super action-packed” expectation.
what was going on. It took me a little bit of time to understand the plot, the role of each character and the reason why everything happened the way that it did. Despite the lack of flow and confusing plot, I did like the lighting, acting, costume design and special effects of each scene. When I watched the movie, I felt like I was in that time period and physically there for each scene.
When I heard gun shots and saw the splash of blood from a wound, I could tell that a lot of hard work went into the scene, not only by the actors but also by the director. Unfortunately, this was not enough to redeem the movie. “Jane Got a Gun” has great effects and the aesthetic appeal of an old western film, but it lacked the depth and plot to support itself.
Sidra Khan Contributor Directed by Gavin O’Connor, “Jane Got a Gun” stars Natalie Portman, Noah Emmerich and Joel Edgerton. I wasn’t a fan of the movie at all. Before I started it, I didn’t think that it would have so much gore and violence. All anyone did was fight and kill almost everyone they came across, and the actual story lacked substance. When I started watching the movie, I didn’t quite understand
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SORORITIES SPREAD POSITIVITY, AWARENESS ON CAMPUS Kenya Simmons Staff Writer
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As I settled in to watch “Jane Got a Gun,” I fully expected an action-packed western starring a woman who could kick some butt. Though the movie did not meet that expectation, I was pulled in by the slew of questions that were raised within the exposition. Over the course of the movie, all of my questions were answered, albeit slowly. I did get a taste of action I was looking for, but it took a backseat to the movie’s romantic plot line. Actress Natalie Portman plays hardened Jane Hammond, wife of former outlaw Bill “Ham” Hammond who is portrayed by
LaceyMcCloskey, McCloskey araises breast cancer Lacey senior graphic design awareness handing outawareness pins. major, raisesby breast cancer by
Three of Kennesaw’s PanHellenic sororities hit the pavement to raise awareness of important issues on the week of Monday, Sept. 12. The ladies of Kappa Delta placed inspirational messages across campus. As a part of their platform, Kappa Delta has been spreading messages of positivity all week. “This month is International Women’s Friendship month, so we have been doing different events on The Green,” said junior biology pre-med major Christina Hill. All week, members of Kappa Delta have handed out blue balloons, note cards, pins with inspirational words and cookies to students. Their campaign is called “You Make Me Smile.” “It is not just to help women, but also to spread confidence to everyone around campus,” Hill said. Zeta Tau Alpha gave out pink ribbons to spread breast cancer awareness. The title of their cause is Think Pink. “We are passing out pink ribbons to show awareness of breast cancer,” Mandy Burks, a sophomore pre-med biology major, said. “And we are asking people if you will take a ribbon to support breast cancer education and awareness.”
Zeta Tau Alpha also partners with the NFL in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “My favorite thing about being a Zeta is the sisterhood,” said senior public relations major Caroline Krebs. “We are all here together, and we are all here for the same reason, and we want to support the same thing, and it is great.” Delta Phi Epsilon promoted their discount cards on The Green. The cards cost $10, and they have discounts for businesses all around the Kennesaw area. Some of the places include Domino’s Pizza, Gigi’s Cupcakes and Discount Tire. The proceeds from their sales go toward Delta Phi Epsilon’s philanthropies. “We have three philanthropies: the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders,” said senior public relations major Mia DeBiase. “We have a big heart for our philanthropies.” The women of each of these sororities conducted their events separately, but all shared the positive theme of spreading awareness for causes they love.
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1. a.k.a. Myanmar 6. *”____ Rescue” airing on Saturday Mornings 9. Eye affliction 13. Brown, Dartmouth and Yale, e.g. 14. Down Under bird 15. *”Rangers” who first appeared on daytime TV 16. Lays in peace 17. 1960s altered state inducer 18. Spy name? 19. *Cooking TV personality 21. *”The Price ____ ____” 23. Elton John’s title 24. Leave in a bucket
25. Mason glass 28. Prospectors search for the mother one 30. Exotic furniture wood 35. Europe/Asia mountain divide 37. Not bright 39. Smooth 40. Lover of Aeneas 41. Fluorescent red dye 43. Beth Israel synagogue, e.g. 44. Capital increases 46. French novelist …mile, 1840-1902 47. Be a snitch 48. Conundrum
50. Brooklyn basketballers 52. *Soap time 53. Ice, dark, and middle 55. Make a pigeon sound 57. *”____ Hospital” 61. *Female view 65. Smoke detector, e.g. 66. Anger management issue 68. Russian river 69. Be a slowpoke 70. Foot digit 71. T. S., poet 72. All is well that does this well 73. Even, to a poet 74. Cook with dry heat
1. Ethiopian currency 2. Iris holder 3. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 4. Illegal lab product, pl. 5. Attack 6. Exchange for money 7. Ambulance squad, acr. 8. A in AV 9. Prima donna’s numbers 10. Nest material 11. Uh-huh 12. “Formerly,” formerly 15. Inuits’ wearable invention, pl. 20. Eat away 22. Pine juice 24. Frankie Valli’s four 25. *Judy’s daytime occupation 26. Like Hitler’s ideal man 27. 2 halves of a diameter 29. *Controversial Mehmet 31. ____ Bowl of the 1930s
32. What one did after one oohed 33. Throat dangler 34. *She’s live 36. Like Yangtze River 38. Digestive aid 42. Naturally, in slang 45. Unctuous 49. Turkish military leader 51. What____, or of any kind 54. March Madness’ eight 56. Convex molding 57. Flight destination 58. Distinctive elegance 59. Persian backgammon 60. Blunders 61. *Target viewer of an ABC Afterschool Special 62. Pelvic parts 63. Between ids and super-egos 64. J. J. ____, a Houston Texan 67. Beluga yield
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SPORTS
Senior Kelly Marcinek scoops up a spike to keep the ball in play for KSU againts Missouri on Aug. 26.
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VOLLEYBALL TURNS RECORD AROUND WITH FIVE-GAME WINNING STREAK Neil Frawley Staff Writer Just last week the Kennesaw State University volleyball team was 1-8. Since then, the Owls have won five consecutive matches, which included four matches from this weekend in the Jacksonville State Tournament in Jacksonville, Alabama. After falling to Georgia Tech in a five-set nail-biter of a match, KSU responded by dominating its lineup of opponents. Counting the Owls’ win against Georgia State University on Sept. 9, KSU has won 15 of their last 17 sets. In those 17 sets, the team allowed opponents to score an average of just 19 points per set. So what explains the
sudden turnaround? Head coach Keith Schunzel has stated several times that the team played a difficult non-conference schedule and had to overcome the initial frustration. After going 19-9 in 2015 and posting the best record in school history, KSU’s expectations were extremely high when the season began. “I think we kind of worked through that, and I think we’ve gotten to the point like, ‘Hey, let’s play good volleyball,’” Schunzel said. “What happens happens, whether its a win or loss, and we’re going to play every point the same.” Top performers from the Jacksonville State Tournament
include junior setter Kristie Pediemonte who had 161 of KSU’s 183 total assists for the tournament. She also set a career high in assists with 58 against Jacksonville on Friday. Junior outside hitter Aniah Boyer had a big weekend, amassing 54 kills throughout the four matches, including 17 kills against Jacksonville on Friday and Louisiana Monroe University on Saturday. Libero Katrina Morton also stepped up big in the dig column with 60 for the weekend. The Owls look to build off a successful weekend after concluding their nonconference schedule. The
team looks forward to playing Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, Sept. 23, followed by two more road matches against Jacksonville University on Sept. 30 and North Florida on Oct. 1. Both matches will be played in Jacksonville, Florida. One major benefit to completing the non-conference schedule is no longer having to play three or four matches in a single weekend. “I think that’s hard to do three or four times in a weekend when you really get geared up, and then you’ve got to rest quickly, and then get geared up again,” Schunzel said. “So, I definitely prefer the two
match weekends.” The home game scheduled for Oct. 7 against Florida Gulf Coast University will also be Griffin’s Game. Last spring, Schunzel’s son Griffin was diagnosed with leukemia. The first Griffin’s Game was held last year when KSU played the New Jersey Institute of Technology and raised more than $7,000 for Griffin’s treatment. This year, the team is hosting the event again to raise money for other families who are going through the same struggles.
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FOOTBALL TEAM PREPS FOR FIRST ROAD TEST OF THE SEASON Rio White Contributor After an impressive first victory of the season, the Owls will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 17 to take on Duquesne University. The Dukes are 2-1 this season, losing their opener to Youngstown State and then winning their next two games against Bucknell University and the University of Dayton. Kennesaw hopes to continue the momentum from its offensive frenzy against Point University and expand on
the consistency they showed on both sides of the ball. The Chandler Burks and Justin Sumpter duo will once again be a vital part of a winning strategy for the Owls, since the two have connected three times for touchdowns so far this season. KSU has accumulated an astounding 578 rushing yards in the first two games. The difference-maker on Saturday will be the Owls’ ability to sustain drives as they did against Point. On the defensive side, the Owls have been more
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consistent, in particular the rush defense. Turnovers are an important aspect of defensive strategy and is something head coach Brian Bohannon has stressed is vital and must be improved upon. So far, the Owls have had the benefit of a home crowd, but now they must travel to Pittsburgh and play without the same fan base. For those who aren’t able to make the trip, the game will be broadcast live on ESPN3 or listen to the game on ESPN Radio 1230 The Fan 2.
Chandler Burks will make his second career start vs. Duquesne.
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OWLS TAKE THE LEAD EARLY BUT LOSE LATE AGAINST SAMFORD Senior Cassidy Kemp looks for an opening as she dribbles the ball up field against Georgia State on Aug. 22.
Victor Tun Contributor The lady Owls could not hold on to their lead as they fell 3-1 to Samford University on Friday, Sept. 10. Kennesaw State University (4-4-1) was able to get on the scoreboard early in the first half and create pressure on the opponent’s defense, who looked out of the sync early in the game. Senior Cassidy Kemp scored what would be the Owls’ only goal of the game at the 15-minute mark. Kemp has scored four goals this season, making her the second-best scorer on the team behind Shannon Driscoll. Samford’s Abriella Argueta tied the game eight minutes later, and then her team took the lead after a 30-yard strike one minute before halftime. The Bulldogs scored the final goal of the game 20 minutes into the second half and sealed the win. Samford improves to a 4-2-2 record for the season. KSU had a strong first half. They outshot their opponent 8-5 and maintained possession
of the ball while also adding four corner kicks. “We came out and played well and got a nice early goal,” head coach Benji Walton said. After scoring their lastminute goal before halftime, the Bulldogs took control of the game and never looked back. They took better care of the ball and didn’t give it away as much as they had in the first half. Samford also outshot the Owls 11-3 in the second half. “We made a couple mistakes and had some mental lapses, and good teams like Samford will punish you when you make a mistake,” Walton said. “We played well but have to eliminate the mental mistakes and do a better job of closing out the half.” Kennesaw looks to bounce back Saturday, Sept. 24 as they open up ASUN Conference play at 7 p.m. against the Lipscomb Bison (6-3-1) at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. The game will also be broadcast on at ESPN3 for those who can’t make it to the game.
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SOCCER TAKES THE ‘WIN’ AWAY FROM WINTHROP
Rio White Contributor
On a rainy and humid day at Fifth Third Bank Stadium, the KSU women’s soccer team edged out the Winthrop Eagles 1-0 in the final match before the beginning of conference play. Coming into the game, KSU was 4-4-1 while the Eagles posted a record of 3-4. The rain came and went throughout the match, and the threat of thunder and lightning delaying or possibly suspending the game was in the back of everyone’s mind. The Owls established themselves early on as the aggressor in the match, holding possession of the ball and constantly attacking the Eagles defense. In the sixth minute, the Owls struck first on a strong short range shot by Maggie Gaughan. A series of short passes and a final long pass saw the ball end up with Gaughan in front of the net. After that first goal, the Owls
never looked back. Though they did not score again, they created a number of scoring chances and seemed quite comfortable keeping possession for most of the match. Going into halftime, a number of substitutions had been made and more were to come, but the threat of a goal from Winthrop really never came. There were a couple of times when a counter attack from Winthrop saw them get into the final third of the pitch, but any opportunity to capitalize on a rare bit of possession was stopped by the solid KSU defense. The quick, short passes by the Owls allowed them to dictate the tempo throughout the match and keep the ball to themselves. The offensive dominance of the Owls. was helped by the quality performances of Kim Fincher, Isabella Contreras, and Cassidy Kemp. Defensively, some of the quality back line
played the full 90 minutes, including Abby Roth, Carly Pessgrove, and Ida Hepsoe. The reaction of Owls coach Benji Walton was one of satisfaction, “I love the way we came out, we played some of our best soccer the first 15 to 20 minutes of the match”, said Walton, “that’s something we’ve’ been trying to get towards... we’re trying to break down teams.” He strongly believes his team is truly coming into its own at the right time after playing tough opposition in Samford and Georgia Southern. As for the next game against Lipscomb, he says “we have our hands full” and certainly does not take any game for granted, instead wanting to go “one game at a time.” The Owls finished with 12 shots (4 on target), while Samford had 5 shots (4 on target). Owls goalkeeper Ashley Zambetti had 4 saves.
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ATLANTA LEAVES THE BAY AREA WITH ITS FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON Lance Kenerly Contributor The Atlanta Falcons made their first of what will be four trips to the West Coast this season as they traveled to the Oakland Coliseum to face the Raiders Sunday, Sept. 18. The Falcons went into the game on the heels of a loss against division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome. The Raiders, on the other hand, were 1-0 after knocking off the New Orleans Saints. Regarding big plays in the first quarter, they were few and far between, and neither team could get any points on the board. That all changed in the second quarter when Atlanta
struck first on a 21-yard field goal from the always-reliable Matt Bryant. Oakland immediately responded with a touchdown from running back Latavius Murray as he ran it in from the 1, which was made possible by a 36-yard defensive pass interference penalty called on safety Robert Alford on the previous play. The Falcons were quick to answer by calling on Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones to do what he does best — make big plays. Atlanta’s first touchdown of the afternoon came on a 21-yard strike from quarterback
Matt Ryan to Jones, capping a 10-play 75-yard drive. After stopping Oakland, Atlanta continued the offense with a 73-yard punt return by Eric Weems, which was added on after a 15-yard penalty for a horse collar tackle. The Falcons settled for another field goal and headed into the half with a 13-7 lead. In the third quarter, the Raiders capitalized on a 31-yard touchdown catch by Oakland tight end Clive Walford from quarterback Derrick Carr, giving Oakland a one-point lead. Oakland took their next possession into the fourth
quarter and completed a 13play 75-yard drive with a 2-yard reception by wide receiver Michael Crabtree, after the Raiders decided to go for the score on fourth down. The gutsy call paid off when the game tied at 21 with 12 minutes left to go in the game. Atlanta’s next possession would prove to be the difference in the game as a deflected pass, intended for running back Tevin Coleman, was caught by receiver Justin Hardy. The catch was only Hardy’s second of the year, but he found himself in the right place at the right time for the
8-yard touchdown. This gave the Falcons the lead again, and they would not relinquish it. Atlanta added another late touchdown on a 13-yard rushing touchdown to take home a 35-28 victory and move to a 1-1 record for the season. The Falcons head to the Superdome in New Orleans to face the divisional rival Saints on Monday Night Football. The Saints are 0-2 this season, coming off a road loss to the New York Giants on Sunday.