October 11, 2016 KSU Sentinel by Kennesaw State University Student Media

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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL

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HOMECOMING EDITION

STUDENTS SHARE #WHYILIVE

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Marquis Holmes Contributor

‘HOPE BOXE S’

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SPIRI T S Sabrina Kerns Staff Writer Counseling and Psychological Services kicked off National Suicide Prevention Week on Oct. 3 by encouraging students to create “hope boxes” on the student center patio. Students were given small white boxes to decorate, called a hope box, that could be filled with memories, quotes, photos, bible verses, letters and anything else that makes them feel hopeful. “Many of the students who think about committing suicide or actually do commit suicide are students who do not have hope,” said Shelli Cossel, a licensed professional counselor. Hope Boxes continued on pg. 3

Students can expect a week of “superfun” homecoming festivities that are sure to save the day.

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SUPERHEROES SET THE TONE FOR HOMECOMING WEEK

Shannon Mira Mayembe Staff Writer The theme for homecoming 2016 is superheroes, and students are encouraged to attend events across the two campuses in their favorite superhero apparel. Window decorating kicked off the celebrations on Friday, Oct. 7. Residence Halls on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses painted the windows of their respective student centers with murals of superheroes and cheesy catchphrases. Volunteerism and Service

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Learning Support hosted “Seeds of Hope” Sunday, Oct. 9, a homecoming service project on the Kennesaw campus. Volunteerism and Service Learning Support helps students become engaged citizens through group service projects. Those who love trivia should mark their calendars: Tuesday, Oct. 11, is team trivia night on the Kennesaw campus in the student center. Trivia will begin 7 p.m., so grab your squad and get ready to test your

knowledge. The Zuckerman Museum of Art will present “96 Elephants” in conjunction with the Center for Puppetry Arts. Guests will make a “communal Ijele masquerade inspired by the Nigerian Igbo tradition to honor of the 96 elephants poached every day in Africa,” according to the event’s website. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. Homecoming Preview continued on pg. 11

Continuing the week’s events, Counseling and Psychological Services launched the #whyIlive campaign across social media platforms on Oct. 4. The campaign asked participants to share their reasons for living as part of National Suicide Prevention Week from Oct. 3 to Oct. 7. The purpose of the week’s events is to educate the student body about suicide and raise awareness. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, it claims over 40,000 lives a year. “I think suicide is a national issue — an international issue,” according to Dr. Sheldon Rifkin, an assistant professor of psychology and a counselor at KSU. “We want to be as proactive as we can about seeing if we can ward this off and help people feel better about themselves and better about their future.” #WhyILive continued on pg. 3

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COUNSELING CENTER SCREENS STUDENTS FOR DEPRESSION

Lily Andreas Staff Writer To help students during this stressful time of the year, Counseling and Psychological Services offered depression screenings in The Commons on Oct. 5. The five-minute rapid depression screening helped to determine a student’s mental wellness. The survey consisted of 10 questions about their sleep habits, energy, diet, loss of interest, concentration and suicidal thoughts. Based on the student’s score, the counseling and

psychological professional determined their mental health and offered assistance to those who scored higher on the screening. “The event is not to collect data or numbers,” said Marcy Stidum, the associate director of Counseling and Psychological Services. “It is for students to check in on themselves.” This year’s depression screening correlated with several factors, including seasonal depression and stress due to midterms. While some

students may know they are depressed and seek help, others ignore or minimize their symptoms. Students don’t always want or have time to approach the counseling center, so the rapid screening is a chance for students to make contact and take the first steps. In addition to this rapid screening, the counseling center provides a more extensive test to better determine a student’s mental health. A professional at the

Dr. Sheldon Rifkin explains the importance of the depression screening to a student in The Commons.

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Counseling services hands out forms for students to complete a depression screening in The Commons.

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center discusses the results and provides a variety of solutions to help better student’s quality of life. These solutions include group therapy and one-on-one sessions with a counselor. Shermaine Pinkard, a human services major, decided to take the depression screening due to her abnormal sleep patterns. She thinks that people are afraid to approach a counseling center’s table because they don’t want to believe something is wrong with them. “Don’t be afraid to go

though,” Pinkard said. “I really wish that — especially since at our school it is free — that people take more advantage of that. When we get in the real world, counseling isn’t going to be free.” Counseling and Psychological Services will soon host a health fair that will offer multiple screenings for anxiety, eating disorders, resiliency scale and more.

Terry Faust helps a student complete a depression screening form.

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Hope Boxes continued from pg. 1 Students sat at the tables with containers full of stickers, glue, scissors, embellishments and decorative paper to start creating their boxes. The decorations were bright and featured inspirational quotes and printed words like “beautiful” and “love.” The counselors wanted students to have something to remind them of the positivity in their lives. “This is amazing,” said Sarah Gakobo, a freshman studying theatre and performance studies. “I really love arts and crafts, so this was like the greatest event for me to come to. I really love it.” Many students enjoyed making their boxes and thought #WhyILive continued from pg. 1 According to Rifkin, suicide is one of the leading causes of death for individuals in their teens through the age of 30. The Counseling and Psychological Services staff challenged the KSU community to reflect on their personal reasons to live and were asked to share them with the world

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via social media. Students and faculty members articulated their reasons for living on a sheet of paper with the hashtag #whyIlive and took a photo with it. These photos were posted to the Counseling and Psychological Services Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter. “I think its great that our office is kind of reaching out

to people and saying, ‘Hey, we understand that its hard and you’re going through these difficult times,’” said Matthew Jackson, a sophomore psychology major. Jackson is also a student assistant with Counseling and Psychological Services. “It’s great to have someone to depend on,” he said.

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hope boxes. According to one of the handouts explaining the event, “suicidal thoughts and hope exist on opposite ends of the spectrum, and one withers in the face of the other. A good means for challenging suicidal thoughts, then, is to cultivate hope.” The main goal of National Suicide Prevention Week was to help students struggling with depression and anxiety and to spread awareness. The event not only helped students relax, but it also started a conversation. “The counselors are at the tables with the students talking about the boxes, talking about hope and about suicide,” Cossel said. “That’s why we are here.”

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the activity was calming. “It is extremely relaxing,” Cossel said. “I am a counselor, and even I have a coloring book at home to color when I get overwhelmed and need to calm down.” Although some students participated to complete an assignment for their freshman seminar class, they left feeling surprisingly happy with what they had created. “I’m definitely going to take this home and fill it with things that give me hope,” said freshman art major Olajuwon Forrest. “Pictures of my family, friends, things like that.” There were several counselors on-site with informational handouts to talk to students as they decorated their

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KSU students participate in the social media campaign to display the reasons they live every day.

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STUDENTS INSPIRE PEERS WITH ‘CARE CARDS’

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Samantha Holt Staff Writer To wrap up National Suicide Prevention Week, Counseling and Psychological Services hosted “Kennesaw Cares Cards” on the student center patio Thursday, Oct. 6. Students created unique and colorful index cards with inspirational messages meant to lift the spirits of their peers. The cards were hung around a tent with clothespins, so students could easily take any cards that resonated with them. Some participants drew pictures and left inspirational quotes in other languages, like Spanish and French. Some of the inspirational cards included: “Let’s ‘Taco’ about it! Live hope, be hope, give hope.” “One day you will change

lives. I hope this card is me changing yours. You are not only needed but wanted. State hopeful. Stay curious. Stay alive.” “Be ‘owl’ that you can be!” Greg Stevens, a licensed psychologist for Counseling and Psychological Services, helped with the event. “This is based on the ‘take a penny, leave a penny’ concept,” Stevens said. “People are really willing to try and inspire other people and hopefully take some inspiration themselves.” The event had a great turnout, according to Stevens. “We’ve actually had so many students participating in these events that we have been running out of space,” he said. “Congratulations on making

Words of encouragement are hung on the tent for Kennesaw Cares Cards.

it to this point because it is difficult,” said Stevens. “Make sure to take some time for yourself and relax when you can and keep on because things can be hard at times.” Is this a quote he said to her, or was it something written on a card? John Brooks, a freshman majoring in computer graphics design, was one of many students who left an inspirational card. “I know people that deal with this stuff and it’s rough,” Brooks said. “They need it.” Andrew Tull, a senior majoring in public relations, also participated. “I think it’s really cool,” Tull said. “You never really know if someone’s going

to need at least a little bit of encouragement to keep hanging in there.” Tull’s card read: “You are valued. You are valuable. You are loved even if it doesn’t feel like it.” There are more than 1,000 suicides on college campuses every year, and one in 10 college students has made suicidal plans, according to Emory’s Suicide Statistics. Shelli Cossel, a licensed professional counselor for Counseling and Psychological Services Department, emphasized the importance of spreading awareness during National Suicide Prevention Week. “We are educating about

suicide prevention and educating about the reality of suicide,” Cossel said. Counselors on campus are available to listen, help and educate students who need it. “We want to help people find hope so things will get better,” said Dr. Terry Faust, another counselor. “These events serve as an outreach to students to show them that they are not alone.” Students seeking help or an ear to listen are encouraged to stop in for a 30-minute consultation with one of the many trained counselors at KSU, Faust said.

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Sophmore Madie Peters stops by the tent to write words of encouragment to other students on campus.

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Zachary Bohannon Contributor Attorney General Samuel Scott “Sam” Olens is an exceptionally open-minded individual who possesses unrivaled character. Those who protest his appointment at Kennesaw State University have allowed their emotions to hinder objective thought. This perverse form of liberal fascism ironically demonstrates the bigotry with which they have slandered Olens’ good name for weeks. Students and faculty took to The Green on Oct. 3 protesting the rumors that Olens may be appointed KSU’s next president. The following day, a committee recommended that the full Board of Regents vote on Olens to fill the position. This reasonable recommendation sparked further controversy across campus and inflamed accusations that Olens holds a personal vendetta against the LGBTIQ community. Is Olens bigoted against the LGBTIQ community? A petition against Olens says that he “mocked those who argued for marriage equality” and that he called traditional marriage “an accepted truth…in any society which marriage ever existed.” I would argue that this isn’t mocking in the least. It is a simple statement of the fact that throughout human history, the majority of marriages have been between a man and a woman. A quote that was not disclosed in the petition sheds much more light on Olens’ far more accepting personal view. “The love that plaintiffs articulate for their partners and children is clear, as are their contributions to our society,” Olens told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “The state values plaintiffs as its citizens,

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IS NOT A BIGOT

and readily acknowledges its responsibility to ensure that they, too, enjoy due process and equal protection under law.” Olens further explained that his “job is to answer legally, not emotionally.” These statements were in regards to a lawsuit against Georgia for its 2004 ban on gay marriage. By requesting the lawsuit be dismissed, Olens was simply performing his duty as the attorney general, which is to defend the state when one of its laws conflicts with federal law. In 2015, Kentucky Rowan County clerk Kim Davis simply went against the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality by denying marriage certificates to gay couples. She was jailed for contempt of court. Olens, however, legally appealed, then accepted the Supreme Court’s decision. “There’s a distinction between me defending the law and the order from the Supreme Court,” Olens told the Atlanta Press Club. “When the Supreme Court rules on an issue, we’re going to follow the order.” I think Olens showed civility and compassion following the Supreme Court’s ruling. Davis disagreed with a differing opinion and actively suppressed it. Olens also disagreed, but he acknowledged the rights of the individual to their view. This perfectly demonstrates the time old saying: “I may disagree with what you say [or do], but I will defend to the death your right to say it. ” When did this idea cease to be relevant?” Differing from the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality was President Barack Obama’s mandate that states must allow transgender students of public school

systems into the locker rooms and bathrooms of their choice. Olens led the fight against this mandate, but not because of a disdain for those with gender dysphoria. He did so because of gross executive overreach. “The guidance letter is yet another example of the president’s unconstitutional overreach,” Olens told NPR. “The Constitution gives only Congress the power to write and rewrite laws. Threatening to withhold taxpayer dollars from schools if they don’t comply with this new and legally unsound mandate is unconstitutional. I will continue to defend the Constitution on behalf of Georgians.” If Olens disagrees with LGBTIQ ideals, then that is his right as an individual. It is fine as long as he is not actively suppressing their opinions and he is not a bigot.

OLENS IS

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Protesting Olens’ appointment, however, and denying him a position at the university because he holds a different opinion is acting just as bigoted as Davis. Olens is no bigot, and I refuse to be silent and let a good man be slandered.

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Luke Gardner Staff Writer When it comes to selecting a new president for Kennesaw State University, I believe my fellow LBGTIQ students deserve a leader who represents them well and will be willing to fight for their rights. The Board of Regents votes Oct. 12 on whether or not Attorney General Sam Olens will be Kennesaw State University’s next president. It doesn’t seem fair to me that the members of the board make decisions affecting thousands of KSU students with diverse backgrounds. The Board of Regents doesn’t

seem representative of the diverse interests of our students and employees. The decision shouldn’t be left to a group of people that have nothing to do with KSU. “[We] deserve a say in our university leadership,” said Martina Iordanova, a senior nursing major and a concerned queer woman. Many KSU students and faculty share the same view, and an online petition to stop Olens from being appointed has already gained more than 16,000 signatures. The petition demands a national search for the next president instead of an appointment.

It’s not just the process that upsets people, however. Olens is being questioned for his involvement in fighting LGBTIQ issues. Earlier this year, Olens called President Barack Obama’s executive order to allow transgender students to use bathrooms that are consistent with their self-expressed gender “an unconstitutional overreach,” according to The Georgia Report. Some who support Olens’ actions say that his opposition to Obama’s executive order regarding transgender students was not about the students, but rather an aversion to Obama’s

use of executive orders to pass controversial laws. Whether this is true or not doesn’t matter, because the outcome is the same. We live in a country where transgender people are 13 times more likely than the general population to commit suicide, according to the Trans Pulse Project. It’s vital that LBGTIQ students feel safe on a college campus, and we need a leader who is willing to fight for us. Someone who has taken actions to oppress the LGBTIQ community should not have authority over a university with hundreds of LGBTIQ students.

SUICIDE PREVENTION NEEDS Elizabeth Nouryeh Staff Writer Suicide prevention and awareness is an important issue among college students, and I think it needs to be placed above other aspects of the university so we can help save more of our classmate’s lives. Kennesaw State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services website says that suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 11 to 18. While most college students are above this age range, it does not mean we are shielded from this battle. We are continually pressured to get good grades, to be involved with campus organizations and to land a job or internship before graduation. Such pressure creates stress and makes it more challenging to live mentally and physically healthy. According to the American

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Foundation for Suicide Prevention, an average of 117 people die from suicide daily. I have watched some of my loved ones struggle with suicidal thoughts and depression, so the statistics break my heart. Students need to know that they are not alone and that their story isn’t over yet. It has become my mission to do what I can to raise awareness of mental illnesses that can cause suicidal thoughts, including depression. Last week, KSU hosted National Suicide Prevention Week and held events on campus to help promote suicide awareness. The Counseling and Psychological Services staff offered rapid depression screenings and let students create “hope boxes.” After decorating these boxes, students can fill them with

objects that remind them of hope. They are meant to bring comfort during a dark moment in an individual’s life. I made one for someone very close to me. I plan on filling her box with candles, a stress ball, a coloring book, gum and even a small stuffed animal — anything that will bring her a moment of peace.

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WITH EACH DAY.

As helpful as National Suicide

Prevention Week is, however, not every student knows of the severity of depression and suicidal thoughts. Yes, dedicating seven days to raising awareness of depression and suicide is helpful, but it should also be mandatory for all students to participate in a lesson on the subject. Just because students are considered adults does not mean that KSU can turn a blind eye to what students struggle with each day. More should be done to educate students and raise awareness. If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts or depression, you can call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT 12 • 96 Elephants, 10 a.m., Zuckerman Museum of Art, Kennesaw Campus • Student Affairs Open House, 2 p.m., Student Center, Marietta Campus • Hoot-a-Palooza, 6 p.m., Town Center Mall, Kennesaw

THURSDAY, OCT 13 • Student Open House, 8 a.m., Alumni House, Kennesaw Campus • Founders Day Big Conversation: Civility and Civic Engagement, 12:30 p.m., Student Center, Kennesaw Campus • SPSU Alumni Reunion, 5:30 p.m., Red Hare Brewing Company, Marietta • Lip Sync and Bonfire, 7 p.m., between Howell and Norton Halls, Marietta Campus

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FRIDAY, OCT 14 • Homecoming Parade, 4:30 p.m., Kennesaw Campus • Pep Rally, 5 p.m., The Green, Kennesaw Campus • Volleyball Game, 6 p.m., Convocation Center, Kennesaw Campus • Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, 6 p.m., Renaissance Waverly Hotel • KSU Live Concert, featuring Lupe Fiasco, 8 p.m., Fifth Third Bank Stadium

SATURDAY, OCT 15 • Homecoming Tailgate and Competition, 3 p.m., Kennesaw Campus • Volleyball Game, 5 p.m., Convocation Center, Kennesaw Campus • Homecoming Football Game, 7 p.m., Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

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RUN SUPERHEROES FLY IN 5K TO BENEFIT ORPHANS Marissa Wilkins Staff Writer Atlanta couldn’t have been any safer with dozens of superheroes running for a cause on Oct. 8. The Alpha Omega campus ministry hosted the third annual “Superheroes for Orphans 5K Run/Walk” to raise money for orphans in Africa. Decked out in their superhero t-shirts and costumes, groups made their way to the starting line at the Georgia Tech green. Runners and walkers paid $25 to participate in the 5K, and the money goes toward supplies and resources the orphans may need in Africa. “The money is being raised for an organization called Hope Worldwide,” said Brianne Broyles, who is involved in the Alpha Omega campus ministry. “Financial support will help provide food, educational materials, health care, staff training, capacity building and program development for these child-focused programs in Africa.” Mark Ottenweller, the director of development for Hope Worldwide, lived in Africa for 18 years. During his time there, he helped boys and girls get access to resources such as food, water, books and immunizations. “We wanted to help orphans,” Ottenweller said. “It changes their lives forever.” Hope Worldwide has worked with the children in Africa for 20 years, but the number of orphans has increased due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. While superheroes today are pop culture icons, there is a deeper reason behind why a

superhero theme was chosen for the fundraiser. “Someone realized that all the superheroes were orphans,” Ottenweller said. “I ask people ‘what do Superman, Batman, and Spiderman have in common?’ They’re all orphans, so this is ‘Superheroes for Orphans.’” The children in Africa will receive pictures of their sponsors, and it makes it more fun for the children when the participants dress up. “It’s great when everyone comes together for a great cause,” said Armesa Battle, a KSU alumnus. “In the Alpha Omega campus ministry, we went around campus spreading the word of God.” The Alpha Omega campus ministry has about 50 students who consistently participate in weekly activities. KSU students involved in the Alpha Omega ministry have raised money all month. “[On] Friday, me and some friends were on The Green, and we sold some things,” said Stacey Sadoff, a sophomore psychology major. “We were out asking for money, if students wanted to donate, and we raised $200.” The fundraisers also included numerous bake sales around campus. “Our theme this year is ‘what matters most,’ and it’s a theme for everything that’s going on in the world or the stress of school,” said senior hospitality major Redessa Carreker. “It stresses to keep a good relationship with God.”

“Hoot-a-Palooza” at Town Center Mall will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 12. The event is open to students, faculty and staff to promote the appreciation of KSU and the Kennesaw community. Dedicated B.O.B. shuttles will run from the student centers on both campuses to Town Center Mall from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The first 200 people who show up to “Hoot-a-Palooza” with valid KSU IDs will receive Simon Mall swag bags. Owl Radio will provide music, and Scrappy and the cheer and dance teams will host a pep rally at 6:45 p.m. There will be giveaways and raffle prizes, so make sure to get there early. There are three events across the two campuses on Thursday, Oct. 13. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be a student

open house on the Kennesaw campus. The open house will be held at the Alumni House with a gallery entitled, “Emerging from Within: The Kennesaw State Diversity Collection.” The second event on Oct. 13 is “Founders Day Big Conversation: Civility and Civic Engagement.” This panel discussion will be hosted from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the student center on Kennesaw campus. The Marietta campus will host a “Lip Sync and Bonfire” from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheater. The Homecoming parade will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 on the Kennesaw campus, with a pep rally following immediately on The Green. The KSU volleyball team will take on the University of South Carolina Upstate at 6 p.m. in the Convocation Center for its homecoming game.

ARTS AND LIVING The night will conclude with performances by Lupe Fiasco and DJ Scream at “Scrappy’s Screech Sanctum” on the Marietta campus. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets and more information can be found at whereKennesawplays.com. Saturday, Oct. 15 concludes KSU’s homecoming festivities. The day will begin with the volleyball team’s 5 p.m. game at the Convocation Center. A tailgate competition will begin at 3 p.m. at the old Brandsmart property in Kennesaw. The football team will take on Liberty University at the Fifth Third Bank Stadium at 7 p.m., and the homecoming king and queen will be announced after the game.

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Rebekah Fuchko Staff Writer The Netflix original movie “The Little Prince” impressed me with its storyline as well as its artistic graphics, which switched between computer animation and stop motion. Despite the youthful plot and animation style, the movie is, undeniably, meant to be enjoyed by those of all ages. The time that went into adapting this amazing story to the screen is clear as you watch it, and it had a unique quality to it that brought it over the edge of greatness. Originally based off of a 1943 novel, the movie tells an incredible story of the little prince through the mouth of the Aviator, an eccentric

old man voiced by actor Jeff Bridges. He tells the little prince’s magical story to a young girl, voiced by actress Mackenzie Foy. Over her summer, the little girl spends increasingly more time with her neighbor, the Aviator, instead of preparing for her studies at a prestigious school. The little girl lives with her mother, who is voiced by actress Rachel McAdams and takes an all-business approach, expecting her daughter to do the same. As the girl hears the little prince’s story and spends her summer days with the Aviator, she learns to see through the eyes of a child once

more. The movie takes you on an adventure, and you may find the girl’s childlike wonderment contagious. Every once in a while, we all need a reminder of what it feels like to be a child. It’s easy to forget that as you grow older. I encourage you to let “The Little Prince” take you on this adventure. Remember when your imagination ran abound and you were innocent to all the worries of the adult world. Although the movie was less than two hours long, I won’t soon forget the journey I took while watching it.

I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions while watching “The Little Prince.” The film opens on a little girl living an adult life full of strictly regimented schedules. She lacked the fun elements of a true childhood, which was sad to see in a girl so young. When she met her elderly neighbor, the Aviator, she began learning how to be a child again.

I enjoyed the depiction of the characters’ lives through different color pallets. To me, this element brought the story to life. The little girl’s mature and boring life was shaded with basic colors. In contrast, the Aviator’s childlike world was filled with bright, vivid colors. Throughout the movie, the scenery switched back and forth from realistic to fantastical, which seemed to represent

the idea that the imagination can turn a boring world into one of excitement and wonder. The film encourages viewers to never lose their imagination or dreams. Overall, this movie gave me a new perspective on life. If you like a feel-good, family-oriented film, then I wholeheartedly recommend “The Little Prince.”

WOODWIND QUINTET AND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CAPTIVATE AT FALL CONCERT Kenya Simmons Staff Writer The Quintessential! Woodwind Quintet and the Kennesaw State Philharmonic Orchestra performed in the School of Music’s fall concert Thursday, Oct. 6. “The first group made me feel light and airy, like I was walking through a meadow,” said junior biology major Zoe Martin. “For the orchestra, I really enjoyed the cello solo, but it had some sad moments. Honestly, both were really good, but I felt opposing emotions between the two.” The Quintessential! Wind Quintet performed two pieces — Jacques Ibert’s “Trois Pièces Brèves,” which was composed of three parts, and Carl Nielsen’s “Kvintet, Op. 43,” also composed of three parts. The quintet is composed of Corinne Veale on flute, Amelia Lee on oboe, Brenden Ayestraran on clarinet, Hayden McAfee on horn and Dustin Price on the bassoon. Each piece they performed highlighted all the talents each

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member provided to the group. Following Quintessential! Wind Quintet’s performance and a brief intermission, the KSU Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Thibdeau, played a medley of diverse pieces. They opened their set with a traditional Irish tune entitled, “The Salley Gardens (Irish Tune).” Thibdeau said the process for selecting the pieces for the performance worked itself out easily. “I gave the group the first half of the program, and we ran through it,” he said. “After we realized we liked it, we decided to continue on with what I had in mind.” Each piece gave each section within the ensemble its time in the spotlight, showing off the hard work the members put into the performance. If you ever get the chance to see any of the ensembles that the Kennesaw State School of Music has to offer, I strongly recommend you attend. NE OU W IS T N SU OW E

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1. Group of islands in the South Pacific 6. Charlotte’s creation 9. Sail support 13. As opposed to poetry 14. Part of H.M.S. 15. “Saturday Night Fever” music 16. Was rebroadcasted 17. Beatle bride 18. Trojan War story 19. *Most titled baseball team 21. *Athletics’ hometown 23. Be indisposed 24. Drop-down menu option

25. .001 inch 28. Resist 30. Block of the earth’s crust 35. Black tropical cuckoo birds 37. High school musical club 39. Your own teacher 40. Equinox month 41. Makes a raucous noise 43. Asian starling 44. *Lineup or batting ____ 46. Gallop or trot 47. “____ Jim” 48. Thomas Paine’s “The Age of ____” 50. Heroin, slang 52. *Typically used on

pitcher’s shoulder after game 53. Sure or uh-huh 55. H+, e.g. 57. Uto-Aztecan language 61. *Dirt in a diamond 65. Pastoral poem 66. ____ de Triomphe 68. Plural of folium 69. Outlines 70. Pigeon sound 71. What tide did 72. Volcano in Sicily 73. *____ Griffey Jr. never won one 74. Woodwind mouthpieces 1. Light on one’s feet 2. Geographical region 3. Between dawn and noon 4. Port city in Japan 5. Aeneas’ story 6. “____ Afraid of Virginia Wolf?” 7. Poetic “even” 8. Stew over something 9. Manufacturing facility 10. “Heat of the Moment” band 11. CAT or PET 12. *____ Stottlemyre, two-time World Series champ 15. Stalin’s order, e.g. 20. Lament for the dead 22. Cupid’s ____ 24. Iris cleanser 25. *Like baseball’s league 26. Accustom 27. Singer Ronstadt 29. *Design element on World Series trophy, sing.

31. Bottom lines 32. More than one stylus 33. Not Doric nor Corinthian 34. *a.k.a. inning 36. “____ Candies” chocolatier 38. Larger-than-life 42. Mark on reputation 45. *2015 champions 49. After taxes 51. Pleating iron 54. Archaic exclamation of regret 56. She turned to stone, Greek mythology 57. Cairo’s waterway 58. Mine entrance 59. “Amazing Grace”, e.g. 60. Arm part 61. Clickable picture 62. Hamburg river 63. Behaved like Pinocchio 64. Jay Pritchett and Mr. Brady, e.g. 67. Poor man’s caviar

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VOLLEYBALL TOPS THE HATTERS FOR 10TH WIN IN A ROW Jasmine Veasley Staff Writer The volleyball team continued its winning streak against the Stetson University Hatters, sweeping them in three straight sets. After a win on Friday against Florida Gulf Cost University, the Owls dominated on their home turf again Saturday, Oct. 8. KSU forced Stetson (4-16, 1-4 ASUN) to take an early timeout in the second set during a 7-2 run, giving the Owls a 14-11 lead. Junior middle blocker Rachel Taylor closed the set with a kill and put the Owls up 2-0. Once again leaving Stetson

far behind, the Owls started the third set with another strong lead, winning the third set 25-18 and sweeping the match 3-0. This pushed the team’s win streak to 10 matches, breaking the team’s record for longest win streak from 2008. Anaiah Boyer led the team on the offensive side with 10 kills. Junior setter Kristi Piedimonte had 26 assists and junior libero Katarina Morton added 13 digs of her own. Sophomore middle blocker Liesl Engelbrecht had seven kills, challenging the Hatters

as she added four blocks. Following right behind her with six kills was senior opposite hitter Kelly Marcinek. “Our focus was great, and we played really hard and clean for three straight sets,” Schunzel said. “We took care of business and dominated from start to finish. That’s a big step forward for us.” The Owls will look to get back in action at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, against the University of South Carolina Upstate Spartans.

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OWLS TAKE DOWN EAGLES IN GRIFFIN’S GAME Neil Frawley Staff Writer The Owls knocked off Florida Gulf Coast University on Friday, Oct. 7, putting the team in first place in the ASUN standings. “[Florida] Gulf Coast is a very good team with some extremely talented, physical attackers,” head coach Keith Schunzel said. “Our serve and blocking game showed up in a big way tonight, and as the match went on we were able to slow down their hammers.” The FGCU Eagles (17-3, 4-1) had previously held the longest winning streak with 15 matches in a row. KSU dropped the first set 2522 but came back in the second set, winning it 25-20. The Owls jumped out to a 9-1 lead in the third set before cruising to a 2515 set win.

“We made a couple of adjustments at the end of the first,” Schunzel said. “Not many, just a couple small blocking things.” In the fourth set, the Eagles played a much closer set, battling the Owls to a 19-19 tie before KSU caught fire again, winning the set 25-20 and the match 3-1. Outside hitter Anaiah Boyer earned her third straight Conference Player of the Week award after racking up 21 kills against FGCU. Kristi Piedimonte also showed up big, tallying 39 assists. Friday’s match was not only about volleyball, however. This was the second annual Griffin’s Game, benefitting Christopher Watkins. Before the match began,

Schunzel spoke to the crowd about Griffin’s Game, which began in 2015 as a fundraiser for the coach’s son Griffin, who was diagnosed with leukemia. Though Watkins was in the hospital and unable to attend the game, a video played of him thanking the crowd with a simple but hearty, “Go Owls!” Throughout the game, volunteers collected money and sold Griffin’s Game t-shirts to benefit Watkins, raising more than $4,000. “I want to sincerely thank everyone who came out tonight for Griffin’s Game,” Schunzel said. “We had another big, enthusiastic crowd, and we were able to raise a lot of money for the Watkins [family] in the process.”

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Stetson goalkeeper Emily Plotz (left) dives to prevent KSU senior Cassidy Kemp (12) from receiving a pass in the box.

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KENNESAW FALLS IN FINAL HOME GAME Lance Kenerly Staff Writer The women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to the Stetson University Hatters to The Nest for our final home game of the season on Sunday, Oct. 9. Stetson University of Central Florida traveled to Kennesaw with a 7-4-2 record and fivegame winning streak. The Owls came into the game boasting a winning record at home of 3-2-1 and were looking to capture a win on senior night. With 5:28 remaining in the first half, Stetson’s Adriana Suarez scored the game’s only goal. Despite dominating the Hatters’ side of the field in the second half, the Owls were still unable to get on the scoreboard. The team had 13 shots, seven of which were on goal. “You have to credit Stetson,”

head coach Benji Walton said in a press release. “They executed.” Stetson proceeds with a 4-0 conference schedule record. “I thought we played well enough to win,” Walton said. “They executed their chance, and we had some good looks but just didn’t get one to go in for us. We just have re-group now and look in the mirror a little bit and get back to work.” Walton credited his seven seniors on the team for their hard work and dedication. “The seniors have been amazing,” Walton said. “I am so proud of them. They have led by example and with their hearts every single day.” The Owls look to get back on their feet as they get ready to take on New Jersey Institute of Technology at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, in New Jersey.

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FOOTBALL DIGS DEEP AGAINST THE MINERS Rio White Staff Writer The Owls defeated the Missouri University of Science and Technology 49-16 to win their fourth consecutive game on Saturday, Oct. 8. For most of the game, the Owls’ defense dominated the Miners, and red-shirt sophomore quarterback Chandler Burks once again led the way offensively. As a result of red-shirt sophomore wide receiver Justin Sumpter being out the of the game with an apparent ankle injury, the running game was ever-present for the Owls. KSU posted a staggering 73 rushing attempts while only attempting a total of seven passes between Burks and

backup quarterback Daniel David. Despite the lack of passing in the game, the Owls still managed to put up an impressive points total and control the tempo. On KSU’s first offensive drive, the team established what would be its run-heavy game plan by pounding the ball down the field until Burks ran it into the end zone. Red-shirt defensive back, Dante Blackmon intercepted his fifth pass of the season on the Miners’ next drive, returning it for 21 yards. This set up another methodical drive for the Owls, who scored their second touchdown before the end of the quarter on a senior running

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back Chaston Bennett run. The Owls carried their momentum into the second quarter, and the defense forced a three-and-out. KSU’s offense found the end zone for the third time early in the second quarter as Burks ran it in for a second time to extend the lead to 21-7. Burks added a 52-yard pass to red-shirt sophomore wide receiver Xavier Harper to extend the lead to 28-16 early in the third quarter. The Owls pushed the tempo early in the fourth quarter with another string of short but effective runs, accumulating a third touchdown rush for Burks and bringing the score to 35-16.

The Miners had a chance to score on the next possession, but KSU recovered their blocked field goal. From this point on, David stepped in as quarterback and immediately made an impact. After a long pass to Harper, the rushing game took over as Bennett scored his second touchdown of the day. Late in the quarter, the Owls forced a fumble and returned it all the way to their two-yard line, setting up David for a short rushing touchdown. The Owls turned out another impressive performance rushing the ball, accumulating a total of 329 yards on the ground from four different players.

“[The team] felt like we could run today,” head coach Brian Bohannon said. The defense, which started well but finished poorly last week at Furman University, had a much more consistent game this time around. Bohannon was realistic about the team’s performance despite the high score. He stressed that the offense needs to play better heading into conference play as the schedule gets tougher. Next week, the Owls host Liberty University (2-3) for their homecoming game at 7 p.m.

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