January 12, 2016 KSU Sentinel by Kennesaw State University Student Media

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NEWS

KENNESAW CONSIDERS CLIMATE CONTROL MEASURES

Lindsey Walden Staff Writer

ASK THE OWLS Q: Should KSU devote funds to research and address climate control locally?

Michael Evett – freshman nursing major

Heavy traffic on Frey Road leads to high carbon emissions. This past December, Paris was home to 195 countries for a worldwide conference on climate control. The first worldwide, legally binding global climate deal was struck with The Paris Agreement. The agreement’s intentions are to limit the level of carbon dioxide emissions, to keep global average temperatures below 2 degrees Celsius, and to aid underdeveloped countries in controlling their emissions. The agreement includes a stipulation that countries come together every five years to adjust targets and raise the standards each time. An accountability plan was also created to ensure every country is fully participating. “Climate change at the current rate has the potential to have disastrous environmental consequences,” said Robert Paul, a professor of Kennesaw State University’s biology department. He points out that the problem with carbon dioxide emissions is caused by nations

at both end of the spectrum, reinforcing the importance of helping developing countries to reach their goal. “Developing countries are demanding the use of fossil fuels to promote their economic growth while developed nations are reluctant to change prevalent lifestyles,” he said. “Realistically, there will need to be economically attractive alternative energy sources and technologies available to incentive change.” When asked about the possibility of a significant change in CO2 levels, Professor Paul mentioned it would take decades to reverse the trend of rising climate. “It’s hard to strike a wildly optimistic tone in all this. However, we are sometimes a clever and fundamentally cooperative species.” Luc Noiset, an associate professor of economics at KSU, believes a carbon tax might successfully limit the amount of carbon used. “By placing a tax on the

“Maybe a major university should, like UGA or Georgia Tech, people that have the funding and the resources to do that.”

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carbon, it would increase the price of high carbon power relative to low carbon power,” Noiset said. While Mayor Derek Easterling could not be reached, Councilman James Eaton offered his opinion on the matter. After spending over two years in China, he saw firsthand the effects carbon emissions on the city air he was breathing. “There were less than 10 days during my stay where I actually saw a blue sky,” he said. “The rest of the time, the area was covered with smog. Metro Atlanta is similar, but not nearly to the extent of what I experienced.” Eaton does not know if the city of Kennesaw plans to enact any new policies to address its own carbon emissions, but he thinks it is more than just the government’s responsibility. “My personal opinion is that this is a personal issue that must be addressed by every citizen owning up and doing their part to helping reduce these levels.”

“There’s only so much you can do internationally. You need to do it locally, too.” Reese Quehl – senior history education major

Caitlin Olsen – junior anthropology major

“I think they should have better bus systems so that we can lower the amount of people we have driving here.”

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OWL Sierra Hubbard News Editor Don’t miss any OWL Events! Check back each week for a new calendar of KSU’s upcoming events. Don’t see your event? We want to know! Please send event information to newseditor@ ksusentinel.com

Wednesday

• Nature Bound Lunch & Learn 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Siegel Rec Center SS1045 Climbing Gym • Spring SOAR Fair 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Student Center Addition STA155X Student Center Atrium Info Tables 01 - 10

Thursday

• Welcome Back with Wellness Siegel Student Rec & Activ Cnt SS1220 (22) Cooking and Wellness Education Room

Friday

• Proctor Scholarship Concert 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Bailey Performance Center PH100 (624) Morgan Concert Hall

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Saturday

• August Wilson Monologue Competition 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m. J.M.Wilson Bldg. WB130 (316) Stillwell Theater

POLICE BEAT Dallas Satterfield Staff Writer Police Beat is compiled weekly from Kennesaw State University’s Safe and Sound Police public records. Names are removed for privacy.

KENNESAW CAMPUS Burglary At Best Western December 12, 2015

At 11:20 a.m. an officer was called to the Best Western on Busbee Dr. about a theft from room 110. The officer met with the woman who was staying in the room. She told the officer that she left her room at 9:30 a.m. to walk her dog. When she returned to her room at 10 a.m., she noticed her blue Michael Kors purse and Gucci wallet missing. The woman said the wallet and purse contained cash, sunglasses, her driver’s license, passport, social security card, birth certificate, and various other items. The total cost of the stolen items is estimated to be $593.

THE PURSE

CONTAINED

CASH, SUNGLASSES, HER DRIVER’S

LICENSE, PASSPORT, SOCIAL

SECURITY CARD

&CERTIFICATE BIRTH

The officer watched video from surveillance cameras around the Best Western. At 9:40 a.m., a silver four-door KIA pulled into the front side of the Best Western near the pool. A man wearing a florescent yellow traffic vest got out and checked several room doors, and he entered room 110. He was later seen leaving the woman’s room

with the blue purse. The man returned to his vehicle and left. After a search for the man yielded no results, the officer turned the case over to a detective along with a copy of the video. The suspect is still at large.

Broken Tag Light Leads to Arrest December 15, 2015

At 2:18 a.m., an officer was traveling west on Big Shanty Road when he saw a red Chevy Camaro with no tag light and an expired registration decal turn onto Busbee Parkway. The officer initiated a traffic stop and approached the driver. He notified the driver why he was being pulled over and asked for identification. The driver stated he did not have his license and provided a false name and date of birth. Dispatch reported his license was suspended and the driver was taken into custody. A passenger in the Camaro stated that the vehicle belonged to her mother. She was released from the scene with the Camaro after the officer confirmed her statement. Upon arriving at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, the man admitted to providing false information. He had provided false information because of an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court. He was charged with expired registration, driving on a suspended license, obstruction, and failure to appear in court.

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President Daniel S. Papp signs the articulation agreement with GMC president Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV.

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KSU PARTNERS WITH GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE Brooke Doss Staff Writer Kennesaw State University President Daniel S. Papp and Georgia Military College President Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV signed an articulation agreement between the two schools Dec. 10, 2015. The agreement allows GMC graduates with associate of arts or associate of science degrees to have guaranteed admission to KSU after meeting minimum admissions requirements. These requirements include earning 30 semester transferable hours or 50 quarter transferable hours, earning a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and submitting all required materials within the appropriate deadlines for application. The agreement also allows associate degree credits earned at GMC to transfer toward comple-

tion of baccalaureate degrees at Kennesaw State. Transferring GMC students with such degrees would enter into KSU with areas A through E of their core curriculum requirements already completed. The agreement will provide a smooth transition for GMC students to continue their education and is consistent with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal’s Complete College Georgia initiative. The initiative is committed to providing an improved educational path from high school through college graduation. “One of the objectives outlined as part of the Consolidated Strategic Plan for Kennesaw State University was to expand educational opportunities for students via

articulation agreements,” says Kim West, associate vice president of enrollment services at KSU. “This agreement will benefit both institutions as we provide pathways for the successful transfer of students from GMC to KSU.” However, the agreement has some KSU students worried. Total enrollment at KSU in fall 2015 stood at 33,000 students, an increase by 1.7 percent, or an additional 5,228 students, from the previous year. Recently, many students have voiced their complaints about lack of parking and housing for the increasing number of KSU students. Although there is no clear indication of how much this new agreement is likely to increase KSU enrollment by, it is

expected to bring an even greater annual increase in students to the university in the coming years. “This agreement will have a positive impact on enrollment numbers, as more GMC students select KSU,” said Cindy Gillam, administrative assistant to West. When asked how she would respond to those students who fear that the agreement will create larger problems in the future, she added that the university expects a slow increase in enrollment over time. She also emphasized the importance of the agreement in terms of students’ educational success. “This agreement is important because it assists in establishing best practices in statewide articulation and

transfer systems that ultimately improves educational outcomes for students," Gillam said. "Further, the importance of forming this agreement will prove to benefit students. Following specific transfer course plans provides for a smoother transfer experience for students pursuing a four year degree.” President Papp said he hopes to expand educational opportunities through agreements like this. "We look forward to working with the Georgia Military College and their graduates as we work together towards creating a more educated Georgia,” Papp said.

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OPINION

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After a year of much expected anticipation, the Betty L. Siegel Student Recreation Center was finally opened to the public. The $38.7 million project was named after the university’s second and longest serving president, Dr. Betty Siegel, according to a KSU news release. Dr. Siegel was president from 1981 to 2006, and was the state of Georgia’s first female university president. The 176,000 square foot facility stands as a testament to the amount of effort Dr. Siegel has invested into this university.

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KSU celebrates its 100,000th Graduate

On July 30, Biology major Laura Pyronneau received the 100,000th diploma in KSU history, according to a KSU news release. 22-year-old Pyronneau received a framed certificate of her unique standing in the pool of over 1,200 additional alumni who also graduated that semester. After serving as a mentor in the Odyssey Peer Mentoring Program, she went on to study abroad in Columbia and is now planning to attend pharmacy school.

The Owls managed to win a noteworthy, 6-5 inaugural season under head coach, Brian Bohannon. Despite the five losses this season, Kennesaw State is only the third FCS team since 2008 to have a winning season in its first year, according to ksuowls.com. Yet, the team has no sign of slowing down. Spring practice for the Owls begins again on February 29 with the second Black & Gold game being played on March 26 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

“I need Math 1160, will someone please drop?”

The Consolidation

The Rec Center is Completed

2016 is finally here, and along with it comes a rather high set of expectations to be exceeded that were not in place before. Starting out as a humble junior college, I have seen the university grow at a rapid rate, and in turn, the amount of newsworthy events increases each year. However, the top five stories listed here were considered to be the most newsworthy. With 2015 moving quickly behind us, it’s only natural to wonder what this next year has in store for KSU. Of course there will only be one inaugural football season, but the team played like it was their fifth. The accomplishments made this year only further demonstrate the incredible passion of the students and staff located here at KSU.

The Inaugural Football Season

Matt Coutu Staff Writer

The Opening of a Permanent Site in Italy

Best of

2015

In June, KSU recently established its first permanent educational institution outside of the United States. Located in a historic 13th century fortress in Montepulciano, Italy, the University is now capable of conducting year-round academic programs there. KSU occupies the second floor of the building where six classrooms are located alongside an apartment, meeting rooms, and numerous offices. The first floor is occupied by a winery, and the university has confirmed a 25-year lease.

The merge between KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University has made the school one of the top 50 largest public universities in the country. A KSU news release states that the consolidation had a combined impact of $1.2 billion. The university is now home to almost 40,000 students (but unfortunately not 40,000 parking spots) and 6,000 new employees. President Daniel S. Papp, recently referred to the growth by quoting hits from the 70s rock group, Bachman Turner Overdrive in saying, “For years, KSU and SPSU have been ‘Taking Care of Business,’ but believe me, ‘You Ain't Seen Nothin’ Yet!’”

“This is punishment for complaining about how warm it was in December.”

“Not taking an 8 a.m. is the best thing I ever did. “

“I hope Steve Harvey is an Oscar presenter this year so that Leonardo DiCaprio can win for once.”

“Today has been the Hunger Games of dropping and adding classes.” “KSU is the only college in Georgia where you can lurk on the drop add

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“Good job guys. First day back, and you’ve already set off a fire alarm.”

pages for six hours and still not get the classes you need.”

“I already want snow to hit so we don’t have school.”

OPINION

RideResponsibly KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL | JAN. 12 2016

Kaitlyn Lewis Opinion Editor Self-balancing scooters, also called hoverboards, are being banned from college campuses, city sidewalks and airports because of recent reports of some of the scooters exploding and catching on fire. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, these $599 scooters have been recently banned from the University of North Georgia campus and the Atlanta-based Delta Airlines. The hoverboard catastrophes we have heard about online and in the news should raise some concern for Kennesaw State University. Now that other colleges in the United States have banned hoverboards from their campuses, I would not be surprised if KSU administration is considering to do the same. Not only have these scooters been known to catch fire while being used, but they also pose risks for pedestrians one campus. The problem I see with regulating hoverboard use

on campus, however, is that it is a mode of transportation that does not truly belong on the sidewalk with pedestrians nor in the road with cars. These devices fit into the same category as skateboards, scooters and bicycles. You can’t ride them in the middle of the road, and they can be a nuisance to pedestrians on a sidewalk. I came close to being knocked on my face once by a biker, who swung around the Campus Loop Road Intersection just as a group of pedestrians started to cross over the crosswalk in front of the Commons. In order to ensure the safety of pedestrians on campus, I believe KSU administration and police should at least enforce the safety suggestions found in the self-balancing scooter’s instruction manual. Surprisingly, you may find that students have been ignoring these precautions. The hoverboard’s instruction

manual says to “always wear proper protective equipment such as an approved safety helmet [and] elbow pads, kneepads, wrist guards, a longsleeved shirt, long pants and gloves.” Riders should “always wear athletic shoes (lace-up shoes with rubber soles) and keep shoelaces tied and out of the way of the wheels, motor and drive system.” They should “never ride barefooted or in sandals.” How many hoverboard riders have you seen wearing helmets on campus? As for the explosion and catching fire problem, riders should also refer to the safety suggestions in the instruction manual: “The charger supplied with the electric product should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the product must not be charged until the charger has been repaired or replaced.” According to The Wire, many of these problems are caused

by overcharging and not taking proper care of the battery. The hoverboard’s instruction manual also suggests to only use the recommended charger and not to place it near flammable materials. This is common sense. You won’t put your laptop next to a space heater or an oven. Riders should also “unplug charger and disconnect from product when not in use [and] disconnect from the charger prior to wiping down and cleaning your product with damp cloth.” I think following these guidelines will prevent more hoverboard catastrophes, and KSU campus authorities should not be afraid to enforce the suggestions found in the instruction manual. They should call out students who don’t wear protective gear while riding to not only ensure the rider’s safety but the safety of others as well.

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ARTS LIVING WEEK OF WELCOME CALENDAR

Imogen Farris Arts & Living Editor

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NOW: New Owl Welcome. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kennesaw Campus Prillaman Hall Student Organizations, Activities & Resources Fair. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kennesaw Campus Carmichael Student Center University Rooms Casino Night. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Marietta Campus Wilson Student Center Ballroom Pinterest Party. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Marietta Campus Howell & Hornet Village Lobbies

Street Sign Creation. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Kennesaw Campus Carmichael Student Center University Rooms C, D, E. Street Sign Creation. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Marietta Campus Wilson Student Center Lobby Speaker: Matt Glowarki. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Marietta Campus Wilson Student Center Ballroom

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“THE

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE SEMESTER COBBLER”

DUAL REVIEW “DUAL REVIEW SHOWCASES TWO PERSPECTIVES ON ONE FILM EACH WEEK THAT CAN BE STREAMED ON NETFLIX.” Adam Sandler in “The Cobbler”

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CHECK IN NEXT WEEK FOR REVIEWS ON

“TWINSTERS”

Tabitha Lawson Staff Writer “The Cobbler,” written by Tom McCarthy, was a film that had the makings of something truly unique. Adam Sandler plays a cobbler, Max, who is pretty tired of his mundane job and life. One day, while working on a pair of shoes for a thug named Ludlow, played by Method Man, Max’s machine breaks. To avoid Ludlow’s wrath, Max goes into the shop’s basement to find his grandfather’s machine.

Thankfully it works! While waiting for Ludlow to come back, Max gets bored and tries on his shoes. He is shocked when he sees Ludlow’s face staring back at him in the mirror. The old machine adds a magical quality to shoes. Max proceeds to repair as many shoes as possible and gets into a lot of awkward and problematic situations running around looking like the various owners.

Sandler’s long time acting cohort Steve Buscemi plays the barber next door. Their onscreen chemistry is usually a good mix. With “The Cobbler’s” more serious tone though, their typical antics come off as tacky. Melonie Diaz plays a potential love interest, Carmen, but the two characters actually share very little screen time. Ultimately the plot was underdeveloped.

his family for over a century, but after Simkin’s father abandoned him and his mother, he is no longer interested in keeping the business going. However, after finding a magical family heirloom, Simkin finds a way to step in the shoes of his fellow New Yorkers and learns a lot of valuable experience along the way. The plot seems very original and the story flows very well. Other cast members include Dustin

Hoffman and a Sandler classic, Steve Buscemi. This movie has a lot of heart and morale. There are plenty of sincere moments in the film that will leave you satisfied, even if the ending is a little cheesy. Sandler should branch off into more dramatic roles, as he seems to do a great job. The film is sweet, sentimental and could be considered one of Sandler’s best movies in years.

Imogen Farris Arts & Living Editor While Adam Sandler is typically seen as a funny man, he sometimes decides to play more serious roles. “The Cobbler” is a very good example of Adam Sander’s acting ability. While there are plenty of jokes throughout the film, the jokes are lighter and more natural compared to his previous films. Sandler plays Max Simkin, a cobbler living in New York that reluctantly repairs shoes for a living. The business has been in

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Brittany Taylor-Reynolds Staff Writer Step by step, we prepare ourselves for yet another semester at KSU. Whether you have just finished high school, or you are a returning student, you might not have completely figured out how to manage your schedule. College comes with many freedoms, but through trying to explore them, we may end up putting class, minor assignments and sleep on the back burner. In all honesty, it does not have to be that way. We may not be able to do it all, but we sure can get the most of our college experience. The best way to keep track of everything is to become organized. Whether it is by using a planner, agenda or phone app, it will definitely help keep your life on track. When it comes to a planner, the Kennesaw Bookstore has a nice variety. Some sport true school spirit while others have unforgettable designs. These are affordable and unique enough to keep you on top of your assignments and special dates. If you are more tech savvy, there are several apps that can be tailored to enhance your personal experience. One of my favorites is Google Calendars. You can designate separate colors to calendars within the app and set it up where you can see all or some of the created calendars at once. You can even easily link your KSU email with the calendar because Google powers it. It is available in all

major app stores for computers, tablets and cellphones. Once you have a platform for keeping track of your life, now all you have to do is keep up with it all. Get yourself a tangible copy of your syllabus. Keep it in your binder or pin it up by your desk. The key is to see it every day. As soon as you can, before the coursework gets too rigorous, record everything on your planning platform. You should know what assignments are coming well ahead of time. Know which weeks are going to be heavy and light. When you have free time, get the assignments out of the way giving yourself more peace of mind and less mental breakdowns. College is supposed to be fun and everyone knows that spring semester is the best. It’s halfway to summer, you have spring break and there are many fun campus activities. Classes are important and getting an education is crucial. Preparing for the semester is the best way to ensure you are having the time of your life. You won’t have to worry about late night cram sessions. There will be no question of missing or late assignments. Most importantly with all the good grades you will be earning, you will have even more of a reason to go out and celebrate. Don’t be that person who is stuck at home when all of your friends are out having fun.

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JANUARY NETFLIX UPDATE: OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW Jade West Staff Writer

Ah, January. New year. New semester. Everyone begins spring semester with a clean state. That means even the biggest slacker can choose this as the time to buckle down and get ahead on school assignments. OR! You can get ahead of your procrastinating and shameless binge watching, and Netflix is here to help by offering a whole plethora of new shows and movies to watch.

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL | JAN. 12 2016

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JANUARY UPDATE INCLUDE:

NEW GIRL: SEASON 4 This is what we’ve all been waiting for. After a long hiatus, New Girl is finally back, and here is our chance to get caught up just as new episodes start airing on television.

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DEGRASSI: THE NEXT CLASS: SEASON 2 If you ever need a reminder that you do NOT want to go back to high school, tune in to the non-stop dramarama that is Degrassi, which, for those of you who weren’t obsessed with this Canadian high school series as teenagers, is where rapper Drake got his start.

SHARKNADO 3: OH HELL NO! (2015) In this latest installment on the Sharknado film series, a monstrous tornado full of sharks attacks innocent civilians all the way from Washington DC to Orlando, Florida. Is this sharknado a metaphor for the campaign trail of a certain presidential candidate? Probably not. But we can pretend it is in a desperate attempt to give this movie something resembling artistic relevancy.

Of course, the new year always come with a lot of “out with the old; in with the new,” and Netflix is no exception. The January Update is saying goodbye to Rambo 1-3 and Rocky 1-5, along with a handful of Disney animated classics like Pocahontas (1995), The Aristocats (1970), and The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). Finally, Jan. 14 comes with the end of the road for some reality TV shows including, Storage Wars, Intervention, and Hoarders.

OTHER GREAT ADDITIONS INCLUDE: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 10 Parks and Recreation: Season 7

“Occupied” (2015)

“Words and Pictures” (2013)

“The Overnight” (2015)

“We Need to Talk About Kevin” (2011) “The Last Five Years” (2014)

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PUZZLES

THEME: HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS ACROSS 1. Buzz off 6. Dunce 9. Back of the neck 13. Big Dipper shape 14. Rejuvenating spot 15. Succeed 16. Helped 17. Waikiki garb 18. *Like characters played by Lon Chaney 19. *Marx brother 21. *Famously played title role in “Cleopatra” 23. *1950s teen idol, ___ Hunter 24. Not that 25. Thrilla in Manila boxer 28. Friendly jab on Facebook 30. Set aside as inferior 35. Marijuana user’s hookah 37. Stole material 39. Cowboy sport 40. Christmas season 41. Boston hockey player 43. Petri dish filler 44. Holiday activity? 46. Caffeine tree 47. Egg holder 48. *1979 Sean Connery and Natalie Wood clunker 50. Newton, e.g.

52. “____ no evil,...” 53. Spew profanities 55. Roman road 57. *Scarlett O’Hara or Blanche DuBois 60. *Katharine or Audrey 64. Asian chew 65. Springsteen’s “Born in the ____” 67. Make baby food? 68. Mountain ridge 69. #37 Across, e.g. 70. English county 71. Training spots 72. ATM extra 73. Doled out cards

DOWN 1. Smeltery refuse 2. Age of Aquarius flick 3. Edible root of taro plants 4. Alaska native 5. Train station porter’s head gear 6. Northern European capital 7. *Kong, e.g. 8. Country singer ____ Hill 9. Season to be jolly 10. 1970s hairdo 11. *Laurel and Hardy or Abbott and Costello 12. Old-fashioned “before” 15. Old Faithful

20. Edward Teller’s creation 22. Lung necessity 24. Lacking substance 25. Deep cavity 26. Jeweler’s glass 27. Coastal feature 29. *”Spartacus” star 31. *”Mommie Dearest” 32. Ruler sides, e.g. 33. This and desist 34. Type of dessert 36. *”An American in Paris” 38. Potter’s oven 42. Lacking guile 45. Easily handled 49. Poe’s “The Murders in the ___ Morgue” 51. Left gratuity 54. Pinch in the nose 56. Bullying, e.g. 57. Extremely 58. Any thing 59. Docs for dachshunds 60. Aesop’s race competitor 61. Celestial bear 62. *Where all Hollywood legends’ work winds up 63. Sales clerk’s call 64. Paper or plastic? 66. Seek damages

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OWLS OPEN CONFERENCE PLAY WITH WIN OVER LIPSCOMB Tyler Duke Sports Editor The Owls began their conference schedule with a dominant offensive performance against the Bisons. Coming out of a brutal non-conference schedule that included LSU, Arizona State, West Virginia, Louisville, and Indiana, the Kennesaw State men’s basketball team opened up the conference slate at home with a 102-81 victory against Lipscomb on Saturday. It was a near wire-to-wire win for the Owls, as they took a 4-2 lead fewer than two minutes into the game and never looked back. “Obviously it’s very important to try to win these games at home,” said KSU coach Al Skinner. “It’s important that we establish something in the terms of the way we like to play. I think that for a good portion of the game we were able to do that. It was a good win for us, and hopefully it’s something that we can build on.” The Owls built on the 4-2 lead quickly by sprinting out to an 18-point lead in just over 11 minutes. Despite numerous comeback bids from the Bisons, the KSU lead never reached fewer than eight points. Part of that was attributed to the team’s ability to beat Lipscomb’s full-court press late in the second half when the Bisons were making a run at the lead. Though a few turnovers were forced, the Owls were able to regroup and beat the press multiple times for easy baskets on the other end. “We mishandled it a couple times, and that’s something

we’ll have to learn from and we will get better at,” said Skinner about the full-court press from Lipscomb. “But the one thing that we did do is get some easy opportunities out of it, and that’s extremely important.” From the opening tip-off, the Owls looked like the more polished and ready team compared to their counterpart. That can be credited to the rigorous schedule they endured through the first half of the season. With matchups including freshman-sensation Ben Simmons’ LSU Tigers, and top-25 teams’ Louisville and West Virginia, KSU could be considered one of the more battle-tested teams in the nation. In fact, the Ratings Percentage Index (RPI), which is used by the NCAA selection committee, ranks the Owls’ nonconference schedule as the 13th hardest among the 351 teams in Division-I college basketball. “I know our (non-conference) schedule was a very strong one,” said Skinner. “But we’ve also benefitted from it because our guys competed at a high level. We just weren’t able to sustain it. Now we’re getting close to playing 40 minutes. We had a lot of contributions today.” The contributions came from all across the Owls’ roster with eight different players seeing considerable minutes and making an impact on the floor. With starting forward Jordan Jones and starting guard Kendrick Ray getting in foul trouble early, the KSU bench was called upon to deliver in the conference opener. They did just that. The Owls’ bench

outscored Lipscomb’s 33-13 in the game. Freshman guard Kyle Clarke led the way with 14 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 29 minutes. “We had some balanced scoring … five guys in double figures,” said Skinner. “That means that we’re sharing the ball. Guys are trying to help each other and execute the offense. That’s extremely important for us. Considering that Kendrick played such limited minutes, for other guys to step up indicates that we are playing within ourselves, sharing the ball, executing, getting good shots, and putting the ball in the basket.” Nobody put the ball in the basket in the victory than sophomore guard Nick Masterson. Masterson scored a career-high 24 points on 10-14 shooting from the field, including four makes from beyond the arc. As senior guard Yonel Brown drove the ball relentlessly throughout the game and scored 21 points of his own, Masterson continued to slip behind the defense for open jumpers. “It’s something that we’ve been looking for him to do all year long, and that’s what he’s capable of,” said Skinner of Masterson’s breakout performance. “If people are going to give him looks like that, we expect him to put it in the basket. He benefitted from the play of Kendrick Ray and Yonel Brown. They were so concerned about them, and he moved and got to open spots and made shots. Something

Yonel Brown drives into the lane. he wasn’t giving us earlier in games, he did now, and that’s what allows you to score the amount of points we did.” It was the second consecutive game of more than 100 points for the Owls after they scored a season-high 103 in their win against Reinhardt on Jan. 3. The offense was nearly unstoppable all day against the Bisons as they converted 55 percent of their field goals in the first half, 59 percent in the second half, and a staggering 57 percent for the game. They also hit 10 of their 15 tries from the threepoint line. “Shooting percentage is important, but shot selection

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is the most important thing,” said Skinner. “That’s really what I concentrate on. I feel like if you get good shots, you’ll put the ball in the basket. If we show some patience and share the ball, then we can have some success. The number of points doesn’t matter. The shooting percentage is what it is because we’re executing well and getting good shots and guys are able to make baskets.” The men’s basketball team will continue conference play this week as they head south to take on Jacksonville on Thursday and North Florida on Saturday with both games starting at 7 p.m.

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NO MORE BOWLING Mason Wittner Staff Writer It’s time to say goodbye to bowl season. The 2015 college football postseason consisted of 40 bowl games, not including the national championship game between Alabama and Clemson. Out of the 128 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision, 80 participated in a bowl game. Due to only 77 teams meeting the six-win requirement for bowl eligibility, three five-win teams - Nebraska, San Jose State, and Minnesota – were invited to bowl games as well. Because of an extremely clustered postseason, many college football fans are calling for the reduction – or even eradication – of bowls. Growing up, I always loved watching all of the bowl games. From watching my favorite team end the season with one final game, to memories of instant classics like Boise State’s upset of Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, bowl season was always an opportunity to watch two teams who would not normally play each other battle for pride and bragging rights. However, with the implementation of the College Football Playoff in 2014, it is perhaps time for bowl games to fade away. I will always be fond of the

bowl system, but I cannot overlook the stammering statistics in support of their abolishment. According to an article from Time, bowl game attendance dropped for a fifth straight season. Five games failed to reach an attendance of 40,000, while one reported to bring in only 17,000 fans. Additionally, TV ratings went down – with a reported 13 percent plunge in the New Years Six bowl game ratings from last year. Although accepting a bid to play in a bowl does bring in money for universities, it also costs money as well. Universities empty their wallets to pay for travel and accommodations for the team, marching band, alumni boosters, and cheerleaders. Many coaches receive incentive bonuses for playing in and/or winning bowl games. Out of the 40 bowl games, half of them pay universities less than $2 million. 11 pay less than $1 million. Several universities find themselves actually spending more than their payout and consequently pay to participate in bowl games. Beyond the numbers, bowl games have merely lost their luster over time.

13 games this postseason were won by a margin of 20 points or more. This might not seem like a lot initially, but

that was not an exhibition anyhow. Now, however, the College Football Playoff has opened

when over a quarter of the games played are not even remotely competitive, it is hard to argue that the bowl system still serves the same entertainment value it once did. Perhaps the nail in the coffin for bowl season was the death of the Bowl Championship Series in 2013. Prior to having a playoff, the bowl system could get by with the fact that there was only one possible game

the door to more meaningful college football in late December and January. Why spend your time with 38 meaningless matchups when room could be made for multiple games with national championship implications? The NCAA could, and should, do away with the overpopulated bowl system and convert a handful of bowls into playoff matchups. Instead of a

four-team playoff, how about eight? In this scenario, the New Years Six bowls – Rose, Sugar, Orange, Cotton, Fiesta, Peach – could all serve as sites for playoff matchups with the championship game being held at a different location. For example, the first four games would take place in the Orange, Cotton, Fiesta, and Peach, with the winners advancing to the semifinal round in the Rose and Sugar. This would be an easy solution for the NCAA to do away with the excess of bowl season – i.e. bowls such as the GoDaddy Bowl, Belk Bowl, and Famous Idaho Potato Bowl – but still keep the nostalgic aroma of classic venues. College football has endured a decent amount of change with the death of the BCS and birth of the CFP, and I believe it is time to take the next step in that process. The bowl system had a great run, but the era of playoffs in major college football has begun.