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STUDENT GOVERMENT HOLDS Q&A Kayla Dungee Staff Writer Kennesaw State University’s Student Government Association held its first ever town hall January 27, 2016. SGA acts as the voice of the student body. It works with students and gives them the means to have their concerns and desires heard by faculty and administration. Key points discussed during the town hall include proposed student center renovations, the upcoming spring SGA elections, student fees updates, consolidation concerns and student diversity and inclusion. The proposed renovations to the Kennesaw campus student center remained the biggest concern among students during the town hall.
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The Joe Mack Wilson Student Center on the Marietta Campus will undergo renovations beginning in June, effectively shutting down the theatre for at least one year. “The exact timing for construction is still being determined,” Assistant Vice President of Facilities John Anderson said. “We hope that it will not take that long, and will compress the construction schedule as much as we can to help minimize the disruption.” The estimate, however, is that the renovations will begin
sometime in June of this year and will last around 12 months, with some sources saying it may take even longer. The total cost has yet to be determined. “Since the design is still underway, we don’t have any contractor pricing or a very good idea of the total cost yet,” Anderson said, though he confirmed that it will be funded by the university and will not pull from or affect student fees. According to Anderson, the building is being renovated for several reasons, including safety concerns. “A recent inspection
The Joe Mack Wilson Student Center sits on the Marietta campus and serves the students with many open spaces for activities.
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conducted by the KSU Environmental Health and Safety Department found that this theatre did not meet a number of industry standards for safety and functionality,” he said in an email. The construction will address these concerns, but there are also other motivations for the building project. “The goal is to get the theatre to where it functions well for dance events,” Anderson said. Marietta Theatre continued on pg. 2
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Lindsey Walden Staff Writer The Coles College of Business has turned its focus to prospective entrepreneurs, among both faculty and students. The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center has teamed up with Kennesaw State University to expand offered online courses as well as hosting a conference in March. UGA SBDC at KSU’s “Launch Your Business” series will now be offered online as well as in a classroom setting. The four-part series focuses on starting a business, financing a business, marketing a business and writing a business plan, as well as giving students a comprehensive “Starting Your Georgia Business” workbook. Lack of planning is listed as one of the top reasons new businesses fail, so this program is considered critical for those who want an informed and strategic plan for their business. Business Culture continued on pg. 4
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Marietta Theatre continued from pg. 1
The dance department is heavily involved in the renovation process, mostly in a consultation capacity. According to Ivan Pulinkala, the chair of the dance department, this is because it houses the necessary expertise and knowledge of current industry operational and safety standards. "The Marietta Campus Theatre has been used in the past primarily for dance rentals to local dance groups," Pulinkala said, pointing to this as a strong motivator. "The renovation proj-
ect will ensure that the space continues to serve this purpose, while being available for other groups to use for appropriate events." He also adds that the department does not have a home for its performances., pointing out that it is the theatre department that allows it to utilize the Stillwell Theatre on the Kennesaw campus. "However, this space is not suited for dance," Pulinkala said. After the renovations are complete, the department will also play a role in the management of the facility. "[It will] oversee the future
operations of this theatre, and ensure that appropriate staff are hired and trained to provide technical support, safety and maintenance of the facility and its equipment," Pulinkala said. Despite the apparent focus on one department, Anderson is optimistic that the renovations will improve the experience of more than just dance majors. "All KSU students can anticipate a significant upgrade in the functionality and aesthetics of the space," he said. Jennifer Tesch, the coordinator of student center operations, confirmed the dance department's involvement. In
regards to recent rumors about student organizations loosing access to the building, she reassured those concerned that they are unfounded. "The Wilson Student Center is definitely open for reservations for use by students, student organizations, departments, outside entities that want to contract the space and that will continue," she said. For the duration of the construction, she confirms that all services offered in the building will remain open and accessible, including card services, counseling and psychological services,
An empty auditorium inside the Joe Mack Wilson Student center on the Marietta campus sits empty and unused by students. Student Government continued from pg. 1 The Kennesaw State University Student Government Association will host its Meet the President event in the KSU Student Center Atrium at the Kennesaw Campus Tuesday, February 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This signature SGA event is open to all KSU students and allows those who attend to meet KSU President Dr. Daniel S. Papp and the members of his cabinet, along with other administrators and student leaders at the university. The event was created several years ago by a previous SGA president in partnership with
Rock the Vote, a voter registration drive designed to encourage students to vote in national elections. “The officers of that administration felt it was important that students know who their university president is and wanted to allow them the opportunity to have face-toface time with him,” said Aaron Roberson, the current SGA president and a senior organizational communication major at KSU. Students are not only able to meet Dr. Papp and other influential figures at KSU but are also able to ask questions and give their own suggestions for bettering the university and planning for the future.
“It's a great way for students to ask questions they have,” said Victoria Brock, the SGA director of internal affairs and a sophomore marketing major at KSU. Students are able to increase their involvement in their school and community as a whole and “get one-on-one time with the administration that makes big decisions,” Brock said. This year, due to the consolidation of KSU and Southern Polytechnic University, two Meet the President events were to be held. The event on the Marietta campus occurred in the previous fall semester and was the first time that many administrators had been to the campus.
and others. According to Student Government Association President Aaron Roberson, SGA does not have an official stance on the matter, though he added that he is "happy that this space is being renovated." He explained that they have someone working with the university to learn more about the intentions for the theatre after renovations. "As more information is released or discussed, SGA will make sure that students are informed of those decisions made," Roberson said in an email.
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Roberson says that consolidation was a popular topic of discussion among students, as well as student services such as parking, and remains a hot topic among many KSU students today. “I look forward to this event on the Kennesaw campus,” Roberson said. “Dr. Papp talked to me about some of the concerns that he talked to students about [at the Marietta campus], and I am interested to hear what the students from the Kennesaw campus have to say.” Roberson and Brock both encourage students to attend and speak of the success that the event has had in the past. “SGA always looks forward to this event because it is one we
do every year and usually our biggest turn out,” said Brock. “Last semester we had over 150 people attend this event, so I am looking forward to it being a success and to meet students and tell them about SGA.” “I have been on SGA for four years, so I was there when we first started doing this event,” said Roberson. “It makes me proud to see how it has grown over the years. I hope that students get the chance to have meaningful conversations with administrators and their peers to allow them to have a better understanding of things important to them here on campus.”
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• “Evidence for God” Q&A with Dr. William Lane Craig 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Social Sciences Auditorium 1021 • “In The Blood” Performance 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wilson Annex WA1001 (80) The Onyx Theater
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• “In The Blood” Performance 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wilson Annex WA1001 (80) The Onyx Theater • Cooking Demo 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Siegel Student Rec & Activ Cnt SS1220 (22) Cooking and Wellness Education Room
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• Collage Concert 5:00 p.m. and again at 8:00 p.m. Bailey Performance Center PH100 (624) Morgan Concert Hall
CORRECTION In the 1/26/16 issue we incorrectly listed the hours of operation for Starbucks. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
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 Swastikas and Secret Service January 6, 2016 At 8:23 a.m. two officers were driving down George Busbee Parkway toward Frey Road when they noticed a sign in the median. The sign was made of cardboard and stuck in the ground using a coat hanger. Two swastikas were drawn on the sign along with the words “Kill Obama.” The officers removed the sign and searched campus for anymore signs. The campus police also contacted the Secret Service Atlanta Field Office and alerted a Senior Special Agent about the incident. No other signs were found on campus, and the person who placed the sign has not been found.
Drunk and Disorderly January 9, 2016 An officer was called to KSU Place at 1:03 a.m. to investigate a fire alarm. When the officer arrived, Cobb Fire Engine 26 had determined the fire alarm was false. The residence director told the officer that an intoxicated student was wandering around the building and believed he pulled the alarm. The officer interviewed the student, who had trouble standing up. The officer called an ambulance to evaluate him.
While waiting, the student’s mood changed. He began to cry, shout expletives, and punch the bumper of a car he was sitting next to. The officer put a hand on the student’s shoulder to calm him. The ambulance arrived and the student willingly entered to be taken to the hospital.
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Moments after the ambulance left, the Emergency Medical Technicians contacted Cobb dispatch and requested an officer because the student had become unruly. The same officer responded to learn the student had become violent and struck a paramedic in the arm. The EMTs decided it was too dangerous to transport the patient any further and assured the officer that his vital signs were normal. The officer placed the student under arrest and took him to Cobb Adult Detention Center, where he was uncooperative and resistant with jail staff. He was charged with public drunkenness, obstruction of EMT and simple battery.
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Business Culture continued from pg. 1 The conference, called "Cracking the Code," is for small business owners and employees and is scheduled for March 23 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The full-day program includes a “BIZTalk”, panel discussions concerning the ABCs of business and code cracking, an
entrepreneur round table and two seminars structured around attracting great customers, assessing your value and creating a better management style. As for the speakers attending the conference, the majority are small business owners. Reed Liggin, the first speaker, founded Razorlnsights, an IT company he sold five years after its launch for eight figures.
John Loud, founder of LOUD security, will speak on the second panel. Lisa Ames, founder of Catalyst Consulting Group, and Robin Houston, founder of New Creation Labels and Packaging, will both speak during seminars as well. The Georgia SBDC offers business consulting on everything from marketing to human resources, financing,
small business owners and startups. The program is funded through a cooperative agreement with KSU, UGA and the U.S. Small Business Administration, so there is no cost for consulting services. Carole Arnold, the Georgia SBDC program director, claimed that, out of the 357 clients they consulted last year, 29 percent were new businesses. They
assisted their clients in getting over $15 million in capital assistance. Of their many clients, Elf on the Shelf is the easiest to recognize. Students and faculty are urged to take advantage of either the free consulting or both the seminar and the online courses.
STUDENTS TO MEET PRESIDENT AT SGA EVENT Brooke Doss Staff Writer The Kennesaw State University Student Government Association will host its Meet the President event in the KSU Student Center Atrium at the Kennesaw Campus Tuesday, February 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This signature SGA event is open to all KSU students and allows those who attend to meet KSU President Dr. Daniel S. Papp and the members of his cabinet, along with other administrators and student leaders at the university. The event was created several years ago by a previous SGA president in partnership with Rock the Vote, a voter registration drive designed to encourage students to vote in national elections. “The officers of that administration felt it was important that students know who their university president is and wanted to allow them the opportunity to have face-toface time with him,” said Aaron Roberson, the current SGA president and a senior organizational communication major at KSU. Students are not only able
to meet Dr. Papp and other influential figures at KSU but are also able to ask questions and give their own suggestions for bettering the university and planning for the future. “It's a great way for students to ask questions they have,” said Victoria Brock, the SGA director of internal affairs and a sophomore marketing major at KSU. Students are able to increase their involvement in their school and community as a whole and “get one-on-one time with the administration that makes big decisions,” Brock said. This year, due to the consolidation of KSU and Southern Polytechnic University, two Meet the President events were to be held. The event on the Marietta campus occurred in the previous fall semester and was the first time that many administrators had been to the campus. Roberson says that consolidation was a popular topic of discussion among students, as well as student services such as parking, and remains a hot topic among many KSU students today. “I look forward to this event
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“SGA always looks forward to this event because it is one we do every year and usually our biggest turn out,” said Brock. “Last semester we had over 150 people attend this event, so I am looking forward to it being a success and to meet students and tell them about SGA.” “I have been on SGA for four years, so I was there when we first started doing this event,”
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said Roberson. “It makes me proud to see how it has grown over the years. I hope that students get the chance to have meaningful conversations with administrators and their peers to allow them to have a better understanding of things important to them here on campus.”
CHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Bailey Thompson Contributor Kennesaw State students are running out of time to take advantage of scholarships exclusively offered by the university. There are three categories of scholarships awarded by KSU, according to the financial aid webpage. The three categories are merit-based, need-based and merit-based with needbased considerations. Most scholarships are available to both undergraduate and graduate students. “If you are currently enrolled and you meet the individual criteria of a scholarship, you will be awarded,” said Joni Malson, associate director of scholarships and donor
recognition in the university development department. “Most have a requirement of a 3.0 GPA," she said. "Some of the scholarships are college-specific, but not all. We also have a number of general scholarships available.” According to Malson, all funding for KSU scholarships comes completely from private donations. “KSU awards over $1 million in scholarships annually,” Malson said. “We award over 700 scholarships between both the Marietta and Kennesaw campuses [each year].” The average scholarship awarded, she said, is around $1800.
The application process is easy because the fills out one single application for all available scholarships. "Then you are matched to all available that you meet the requirements for," said Malson. "Students don’t have to seek out a specific scholarship." Students can apply by logging in to OwlExpress and clicking on the Financial Aid tab. From there, clicking on "KSU Scholarship Application" will lead students to the general application. The deadline to apply is March 15, and students are notified of awards May 1, 2016
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Matt Coutu Staff Writer There are numerous studies that show how beneficial it is to start your day early with a wellbalanced breakfast. If you’re anything like me, waking up each morning can be a little more difficult than I thought once the night before. After a ridiculous amount of hits on the alarm, I finally find my way out of bed. I don’t remember much about my mornings, but truthfully, I always find my way to the Commons no matter how wild the night was before (probably not at all wild). I take the same route every day to get there, and eat the same thing every morning; a simple omelet. I’ve been trying to eat healthy, and I’m fortunate to go to a school where there are so many options available to eat. Those warm fluffy biscuits always call my name, but I tend to beeline towards the omelet bar. Eggs and vegetables are all I need to start my day off right. The wonderful thing about omelets, aside from the preparation, is their simplicity. You can have as few or many ingredients as desired. Though for me, the omelets are not the only things that draw me towards that area each morning; I am partially biased because of the chefs who cook them. Thank you omelet guys. As mentioned before, I am not a morning person, but the professionals who make my omelet always know how to brighten my day. It is the simple, “How you doing friend?” that draws me
to see them each day at 8 a.m. There are some days when I’m really not feeling up for eggs, but I still go regardless in order to show my loyalty to these grill connoisseurs dressed in white. Since moving to Georgia from the ocean state, I’ve debated whether or not southern hospitality is a fact or myth, but if you need any reassurance, visit these guys.
These men have years of experience under the belt, in more ways than just cooking. The compassion they provide their customers is probably no less sincere when they’re talking to their own children. It’s normal to wish somebody a good day, but these guys genuinely want you to have one. College can be difficult. There are so many things that
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You will learn quickly that their love for the job and people around them is genuine. I can tell these chefs sincerely care about your well-being. They want to make sure that they are the catalyst for your fantastic day. Of course for some, omelets may not really be your thing. Lucky enough, they also serve pancakes, so you really have no excuse to not give them a visit. Whether you go at 7 a.m. or 10 a.m., you’re still guaranteed to get the same welcome back as you did the day before. I don’t really have a therapist, or need one for that matter, but if I did, I feel as though I could tell these guys anything and they would respond with a nonjudge worthy rebuttal.
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are always changing; hardly anything is stagnant. Friends, classes, and relationships change but the omelet guys are always there, giving you the same smile day after day. Much like the omelet, your day is huge. There are a good amount of components that go into making each one the best. Though, there are some ingredients in the omelet that are more crucial than others; one being the shredded cheese. Your day is the omelet, and these guys are the cheese. The omelet is going to be great nonetheless, but the cheese sprinkled on top just makes your day that much better.
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“There’s a snowflake on next Wednesday.” “‘I have a boyfriend.’ OK cool, I still need someone to study with.”
MARIETTA CAMPUS YAKS “I don’t even go to this school, but when you hear free box lunches, you kind of have to stop by.”
“Well tomorrow starts February, so I’ll have 14 days to make you mine.” “I can’t sleep at night because I can’t figure out how waffle fries are made.”
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Claire Bohrer Contributor "It's a trap. It's too much work. Get out while you can.” These words of frustration are commonly shared among KSU Honors Club students. Many honors students say that they don't get the recognition they deserve. What most don't realize when they join the honors club is that anyone can graduate "with honors." You just need a 3.5 GPA. It is unfair that honors club students receive the same title as many other students at graduation. for the amount of work required The excessive work begins with maintaining the honors status, by keeping a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Then honors students must fulfill the curricular requirements, which include
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HONORS two one-hour pass/fail colloquia and five additional honorsdesignated courses. And if those courses have filled up when it is time for you to register for classes (a common trend), then you have to sign honors contracts, agreements to complete an additional amount of work for a regular class. Furthermore, honors students must have one applied learning honors experience related to their discipline with some product to prove they did it. And of course, there's the grand finale, the Honors Senior Capstone, in which students enroll in yet another three classes, two one-credit, and one three-credit pass/fail classes to submit their Capstone Proposal, their research outline,
and finally that all-extensive Capstone project. Lastly, don't forget the honors portfolio that advisers most likely failed to mention until students have thrown away their honors work that must be included in that portfolio. As a senior honors club member, I have experienced all these frustrations. So why am I still in Honors? I'm staying because of President's Emerging Global Scholars. PEGS ropes you into Honors with its fulfilling camaraderie, insightful professors, and studies abroad. It honestly shaped who I am, and I suppose I owe that appreciation to honors club. In spite of all of the stress, extra costs, and difficulties, it's
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National politics remind me of a baseball game between the Republicans and the Democrats. The two teams hash it out with everything at stake, taking every opportunity to jab at whoever is at bat between pitches. The spectators, however, are the real losers in the game, no matter which team they are rooting for. When it comes to state and local government, it is an entirely different ballgame. I recently got to tour the Georgia State Capitol, and I had an epiphany after doing so. To enter that building, you first have to show your ID or driver's license to the security guard. Then, you place your
belongings in a bowl to be scanned, and you walk through a metal detector. That's all you have to do. Once the security team determines that you do not pose a threat, you are free to roam your state's Capitol at your leisure. The offices of the senators and representatives are not locked, which came as a surprise to me. When you open the door, there is an assistant who sits at a desk and manages anywhere from one to eight legislators. You are free to set up a meeting with your representative to discuss any issue you feel is pertinent. I can honestly say I was ignorant about how the Capitol works. You do not need special
all been worth it. PEGS, the learning experiences and honors contracts I was forced into helped me build relationships with my professors, enhance my resume, and opened various opportunities for me. Even the dreaded capstone that I am currently working on introduced me to an innovative project that has inspired in me a new knack for journalism. Honors Club can be stressful; it can be a pain. But, it's what you make of it. In the end, graduating "with honors" and graduating as an honors student are two different things that can only be distinguished by the experiences that give you that title.
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clearance to enter this building. You do not have to be a lobbyist to talk to your representative. Anyone in the state of Georgia with a valid ID can waltz in the doors, track down their legislator, and get the answers to their burning questions. I realized there is no reason to be uninformed. If you do not understand a law that has gone into effect recently at the state level, you can go ask your legislator to explain its benefits or its setbacks to you. If there is a bill that is currently being proposed in this session, you can go find the person who wrote it and directly ask them any questions you have. This is even easier at the
local level, like county government. These elected officials are your neighbors, working as teachers and business owners in the community you live. You can go knock on their doors and ask them your questions. This does not mean you will get a straight-forward answer, but you will have done your part in trying. National politics make for a frustrating pastime, but there are plenty of little league games going on near you where there are plenty of seats and everyone can see exactly what is happening on the field. Local and state politics are within your reach. Take control: it's easy to be informed.
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A Cappella group performs at preview night.
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OWLKAPPELLA: ONE OF KENNESAW’S NEWEST MUSICAL GROUPS Tabi Lawson Staff Writer OwlKappella, formally called Kennesaw State A Cappella, is a fairly new group on campus in only their second year. Their musical line up is diverse with songs from Beethoven to Michael Jackson and Jerry Lee Lewis to Sam Smith. For those unfamiliar with the style, a cappella is musical performance comprised entirely voices. None of the thirty-plus members wield any kind of musical instrument other then their own vocal talents, and OwlKappella prides itself on the uniqueness that each of its members brings to the table. The group was founded after KSU students Aria Davis discovered the university didn't have an a cappella group.
Davis worked hard and spent hours on contracts, petitions, meetings and constitutions to make her dream a reality. "Each semester keeps getting better," Davis said. "Including the new members, arrangements, and the overall attitude." After auditioning, the members take part in one of two groups, the competition team and the street team. The street team has 32 members, while the competition team is smaller with 13 members. Both groups participate in regular rehearsals and a cappella festivals like SoJam 2015 held this past December in Atlanta. They work hard to develop both their own vocal abilities and the their ability to
harmonize spontaneously. At SoJam 2015, OwlKappella members were divided up and grouped with other vocalists and asked to sing with them. The group's Facebook page shows the skills of the members in their on-thespot-performance. This is not the only example of the groups spur-of-the-moment performance though. As a part of their mission to build community, OwlKappella spent a day singing for the elderly at various assisted-living homes. At the end of a long day, the group celebrated by singing again! They recorded one of their favorite versions of Silent Night to share on social media. Led by the groups' founder and president, Aria Davis, who
also arranges many of their songs, both groups continue to develop new repertoire in hopes of competing nationally and internationally. They do not only work on the music together though. The members spend time studying and keeping their GPA's up. Coming from all different majors and disciplines, OwlKappella joins together based on three primary values: character, professionalism, and love. First,each member must remember they are representing the organization and always treat others will fairness and understanding. The group also focuses on professionalism, meaning at all times they hold every member to a high standard. They also
see music as a craft that needs to be nurtured, and loving music and yourself is the way to accomplish that. While they don't claim to be just like the movie "Pitch Perfect," they consider themselves one big family, even though they are split into two groups. On Feb. 13, the OwlKappella group will be participating in the ICCA competition, also known as the International Championship of Collegiate a Cappella. The competition will be held at Morton Theatre in Athens at 7 p.m. For more information about upcoming shows, competitions, or how to join, visit OwlKappella's website at http://ksuacappella.wix.com/ acappella.
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“NAOMI AND ELY’S NO KISS LIST”
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Jade West Staff Writer From the authors that brought us “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” comes the classic “in love with your best friend” story. But this one comes with one small hitch, the best friend, Ely, is gay. The plot only thickens with Ely kisses Naomi’s boyfriend, and their seemingly unbreakable bond disintegrates. However, through the struggle to salvage their relationship, Naomi and
Ely realize that the friendships they hold dear are far more important than the romantic relationships they prioritize. Just like many of the characters in the film, the movie means well, and it even tries to stick to the storyline of the novel it is based on. However, due to the mixture of a poorly written screenplay and unconvincing acting, the film falls flat. Just like the book,
the movie jumps between numerous perspectives. But with so many characters, many who share the same name, the movie quickly becomes cluttered and difficult to follow. Overall, if one is wondering if they should read the book before seeing the film, the best answer to give them is to read the book but consider leaving this film off of their Netflix towatch list.
freedom as an openly gay college student. The film grabs its title from the No Kiss List that the two protagonists keep in order to prevent jealousy from affecting their friendship. Nonetheless, jealousy inevitably comes between them, and Naomi and Ely are forced to reassess their friendship. Director Kristin Hanggi’s Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List stars Victoria Justice as Naomi and Pierson Fode as Ely. The film is almost good. Its primary mission, I assume, is to explore the effects that infidelity has on parenting and on friendship,
and it somewhat achieves the goal. The film’s main issue is that it does not execute the most important element of any production; it is not entertaining enough. The writing is sub par, and the acting is lackluster as well. What was a good opportunity to explore meaningful and relevant subjects ended up being a teeny bop version of a film that could have been more artistically gratifying. It is hard to take a film seriously in which the characters cannot be taken seriously.
Walker Pruett Staff Writer Naomi and Ely have grown up next door to each other in a New York City apartment with childhoods marred by parental infidelity. Naomi’s mother stays in bed all day while her dad is almost completely out of her life. Although Ely’s two mothers have technically reconciled, their relationship is tense and problematic. Perhaps consequently, Naomi and Ely are experiencing changes in their own romantic lives. Naomi has reservations about losing her virginity, and Ely is enjoying his newfound
McLain (left) will portray Scott (right) in upcoming film.
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KSU STUDENT TO STAR IN FILM ABOUT COLUMBINE MASSACRE Imogen Farris Arts & Living Editor KSU senior Masey McLain has been cast in the film “I’m Not Ashamed,” a recount of the Columbine Massacre that occurred April 20, 1999. McLain will play Rachel Joy Scott, who was the first victim of the horrific school shooting. The film will be based on Scott’s life and will use her own words and recounts from her mother, Beth Nimmo, to tell her story and how her strong faith in God made her a target. While almost 17 years have passed since the shooting, many have not forgotten the details of the day when seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold shot and killed 12 students, one teacher, and then themselves. The story of 17-year-old Rachel Joy Scott stands out as she was the first to be shot, and had attempted three weeks before the attacks to share her faith with the two shooters. On April 20, Scott was sitting outside having lunch when she was approached and shot twice, first in the leg and then in her back. Her attackers left, but returned moments later after realizing she was still alive. Shooter Eric Harris pulled Scott by the hair and asked, “Do you still believe in God?” When Scott responded, “You know I do,” the killers said, “Then go be with Him,” before shooting Scott in the head. As a devout Christian and daughter of a teaching pastor, McLain was shocked to learn she would be playing Scott in the film “It was such a long process of the producers searching to find the perfect person to play Rachel that I didn’t think I got it for a really long time,” McLain said. “So when they finally told me that I was it, I was like ‘What?’ It was the biggest
shock ever.” McLain fell in love with acting when she was a freshman in high school after landing a leading role in her first play. After winning Most Outstanding Performance in a competition, McLain decided to pursue acting and signed with a top talent agency in Atlanta. When filming “I’m Not Ashamed,” McLain felt an emotional experience playing the role of Rachel Scott. “I will never forget the day we filmed the shooting scene,” McLain said. “It was truly amazing and very hard to explain, but I felt the Lord hovering over so much that day. He allowed me to go to places emotionally that I had never been.” “Beth Nimmo is one of the most incredible people I have ever met,” McLain said of Scott’s mother. “I loved any time I got to be in her presence. She was a special person.” In order to better understand Scott, McLain was able to read all of her journals and form a relationship with Scott’s mother. McLain said the more she read and spoke with Nimmo, the more she learned and understood Scott’s personality and quirks. “Playing the part of Rachel Scott made a huge impact on my life,” McLain said. “She did not have an easy life, and just like you and me, she struggled.” While the film focuses predominantly on Scott’s life, it also focuses on the lives of the people she touched and befriended. In honor of her memory and the other victims of the Columbine Massacre, “I’m Not Ashamed” will be released to theaters April 20, 2016. To watch the trailer, visit www. imnotashamedfilm.com.
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Each class in Siege has a great intro cinematic.
UBISOFT DELIVERS A STRONG SET OF GAMES Mike Strong Editor-in-Chief “Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Review.” Following 2014’s rocky launch of “Assassin’s Creed Unity,” Ubisoft has made a great return to form with last October’s “Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.” AC’s last few games either had severe technical issues or focused heavily on ship combat. Reminiscent of AC 2, Syndicate features a single sprawling city and a cast of memorable assassins full of personality. The game takes place in Victorian era London and follows twin assassins Jacob and Evie Frye. Players can switch between the characters at will, allowing for the first female lead character in a mainline AC game. The twins have their own priorities in London and end up butting heads often, while both are relatable and fun to watch. Both assassins make use a new array of tools and weapons that make for some of the series’ finest gameplay yet in combat
Players can switch between the twin characters. and traversal. Jacob and Evie can use brass knuckles, cane swords and pistols in the game’s brutal and fast-paced combat. Previous AC games have made combat either too easy or frustratingly difficult. Syndicate strikes a perfect balance of difficulty in its combat that makes the player feel powerful, while avoiding mindless button pressing to win. The assassins also make use of a new zip line launcher that makes leaping between rooftops refreshing and fun, just as it was back in 2009 when the second game released. The story remains uninteresting, as it has been since the modern day story hit its peak in AC 3. But the gameplay and fun new characters make this a refreshing entry in a series that keeps tugging along year after year. Rainbow Six: Siege - Review Rainbow Six: Siege is
Players can drop in on unsuspecting enemies from the roof.
probably one of the most hardcore shooters I have ever played, especially on a console. Siege is a tactical teamfocused shooter that tasks you with either defending or attacking a single location. Players unlock and choose from a variety of operators with different abilities. The operators’ abilities are built around the game’s environmental destruction mechanics and range from a sledgehammer for tearing down walls to a ballistic shield for defending high value targets. For players willing to build a team with coordinating operators, the game can be incredibly satisfying. Each player fills their own role, which can sometimes lead to a player sitting in a room waiting for things to happen. There were matches in which I chose to be a defensive class and I ended up laying on the ground the entire round, only
to have an offensive player blast through the roof above me and take me out instantly. This type of situation will either be enticing or offputting depending on how tactical of a player you are. Siege is targeting a specific crowd that values high-risk, high-reward gameplay. Players more accustomed to fast-paced shooter gameplay will be completely out of place on any team playing a match in Siege. But that just means that this is a game that carves out its own market, instead of catering to what sells the most copies. What’s coming next? Ubisoft is set to follow up a strong holiday release schedule with an equally strong set of Spring releases. The end of this month will see the release of “Far Cry Primal.” Primal is a pseudo-sequel to 2014’s Far Cry 4 in that it runs on the same engine. It is not necessarily a
Assassins can now zip line through London.
full-fledged entry in the series, but it changes enough and features such an interesting new setting to be considered a substantial new game. Primal takes players back to the stone age and puts them in the eyes of a caveman who can communicate with all kinds wof animals. In March, Ubisoft will release the long awaited “The Division.” This game impressed gamers years ago when it was revealed and promised a massive open New York to explore and level up your character in. Player interactions appear to be complex and deep, much like survival games made popular on PC recently. Expectations are high for “The Division” and it will live or die on its ability to be played alone. If it relies too heavily on cooperative play, players will quickly move on.
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FEBRUARY NETFLIX UPDATE
ARRIVING • • • •
Armageddon (1998) Better Call Saul: Season 1 Cruel Intentions (1999) Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
Lila & Eve (2015)
3rd World Cops 2 (2015)
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Open Season (2006) XXY (2007) Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!
LEAVING Crocodile Dundee 2 (1998)
Compliance (2012)
KittenPart (2010)
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Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
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Mad Men: Season 7, Part 2
Nobody Walks (2012)
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Love (2015)
Dope (2015)
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26 Fuller House: Season 1 (Netflix Original)
Classic Doctor Who: Collections 1-18
United 93 (2006)
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23. L.A. landing spot 24. Under the weather 25. Madonna’s iconic stagewear 28. Catcher’s catcher 30. Approvals 35. Chaps 37. United ____ Emirates 39. Time being 40. Miners’ passage 41. *2016 Grammy nominations leader 43. Popular pickling spice 44. Fertilizer ingredient
THE GRAMMYS
1. Papal court 6. Reggae precursor 9. Eurasian duck 13. Very small particles 14. Politician 15. Locker room infection? 16. Actor ____ Fiennes 17. Like King George, 1760-1820 18. Salk’s conquest 19. *Ed of “Thinking Out Loud” fame 21. “Straight Outta Compton,” e.g.
46. Mexican money 47. *Multiple winner Levine of Maroon 5 48. Fate 50. Former Speaker of the House 52. Pilot’s estimate 53. Back talk 55. “____ he drove out of sight...” 57. *What kind of Funk? 60. *____ Shakes 64. Willow tree 65. Flow alternative
67. Bottom-ranking employee 68. Continually annoy 69. Unagi 70. Absurd 71. Ayatollah’s home 72. Marbled bread 73. Formerly Hannah Montana
1. *Ric Ocasek’s The ____ were nominated but lost 2. Park City State 3. Actor’s part 4. Motivate 5. Hindu retreat 6. *What Skrillex and Diplo do 7. Ornamental pond-dweller 8. Legal excuse 9. *”____! In the Name of Love,” nominated in 1966 10. French Sudan after 1960 11. *Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” was on this label 12. *The ____, a band that never won a Grammy 15. *Best ____ Word Album category 20. Relating to axis 22. Frigid 24. Reproductive organs of a flower 25. *Swift’s space? 26. Forearm bones 27. Plural of #40 Across 29. *Fetty Wap’s “____
Queen” 31. Scotch partner 32. Like a snicker 33. Audience’s approval 34. MLK march site 36. Kind of cell 38. Corner of a diamond 42. Wheel on a spur 45. Vacation location 49. Fancy marble used as a shooter 51. *No Doubt’s “____ Kingdom” album, nominated in ‘97 54. Expression of contempt 56. Black wood 57. ____-friendly 58. Site of Leaning Tower 59. *”Smells Like ____ Spirit,” Grammy loser in 1993 60. Having the means 61. Way, way off 62. List of dishes 63. Mars, to the Greeks 64. ____-Wan 66. Turkish title of respect
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SPORTS
OWLS BREAK LOSING STREAK WITH WIN OVER NJIT
Matt Boggs | The Sentinel
Allison Johnson had her firs career double-double against NJIT.
Peter Waltz Contributor The Kennesaw State women’s basketball team defeated the NJIT Highlanders 64-48 on Saturday to snap their three-game losing skid. After coming off of a conference loss against Florida Gulf Coast, the Owls needed a win against NJIT to be an even 3-3 in conference play. This game was the first meeting between the two teams. It was the Owls who struck early and often and capitalized on the lead throughout the game. The 2-2 tie at the beginning of the game would be the last time the Highlanders were even with KSU in the contest. The Owls, with the help of Kelly Dulkoski and Aareon
Smith, separated the lead by making key first-quarter three-pointers. Dulkoski and Smith counted for 14 points and paced the Owls to create a 23-8 lead by the end of the first quarter. “I thought we played a great quarter,” Kennesaw State head coach Nitra Perry said about the Owls’ fast start in the first quarter. “It wasn’t because we were making all of our shots, but it was just the effort of Allison Johnson’s rebounding, Jasmine McAllister’s rebounding and, of course, Kelly and Aareon hitting some shots.” By halftime, the Owls had increased their lead to 37-20. The Owls maintained their lead in the second quarter by scoring
off of turnovers. 12 of the 14 points scored in the quarter came from turnovers. “Our focus today was not just relying on the three-point ball,” Perry said. “So I felt like our mindset was a little different, which made us more aggressive attacking the rim.” The Owls were outscored in the third quarter 11-14, bringing the score to 48-34 headed to the final quarter. Although the game became closer, the Owls created momentum again and separated from NJIT at the end of the period. The Owls outscored NJIT 16-14 in the fourth quarter to secure their 64-48 victory. The win was the seventh of the season for KSU at home.
Freshman Allison Johnson had her first career doubledouble, scoring 13 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. “I’ve always thought of myself as a defensive player before an offensive player,” Johnson said. “I just try to go out there and play my best. I just try to play defense, and then the offense just came. I had a lot of help by my teammates.” Junior forward Aareon Smith led the Owls with 15 points. Smith was 3-6 on threepointers. Redshirt sophomore Kelly Dulkoski finished the game with 14 points. Both Smith and Dulkoski made a game-high three three-pointers. Senior Jasmine McAllister finished the game with 11
points, while also providing five assists. McAllister was also perfect from the free throw line, shooting a perfect 3-3. With the conference win over NJIT, the Owls (8-13) are now 3-3 in conference play. For its next game, KSU will travel to Spartanburg, SC to take on USC Upstate on Feb. 4. “Upstate is a really good team,” Perry said. “They’ve been playing really well, so for us, it’s going to be about bringing our own energy level there, and then of course you have to make some shots and you have to be aggressive. We got up on this team because we played really good defense that first half, so we’re going to take our defense into this next game.”
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BILAL ABDULLAH’S HIGH JUMP TO SUCCESS
Bilal Abdullah leads the nation in long jump.
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Mason Wittner Staff Writer Bilal Abdullah didn’t complete his first full season of track & field until his senior year of high school. Now a senior at Kennesaw State, Abdullah competes in combined events and has swept the Atlantic Sun Men’s Indoor Track & Field weekly awards three times this season. He set a school record in 2015 by becoming the first Owl to ever score in an NCAA Indoor Championship – finishing fourth overall in the heptathlon. Abdullah attended Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. During his sophomore year at Brookwood, Abdullah’s German teacher persistently pestered him to go out for the track team. Although the season was already underway, he agreed to join the team. At his first meet, Abdullah’s high jump qualified him for the regional playoffs. Shortly after the meet, however, Abdullah broke his ankle while playing basketball. With hopes of potentially playing on the hardwood in college, he opted to stay away from track and focus solely on basketball. When senior year rolled around and he had received
minimal college offers for basketball, Abdullah decided to give track & field another shot. “I wasn’t even that good at first,” Abdullah said. “I was jumping 6’2 on the high jump and running the 400m in about 50 seconds. I moved up to a 6’4 on the high jump, then, out of nowhere, jumped a 6’8. That’s when my coach started telling me that this was probably for me and I should stick with it.” At the Georgia High School Association Track & Field State Championships, Abdullah met KSU assistant coach Agne Eggerth, who recruited him to be an Owl. Having never previously heard of the school, he researched the program and scheduled an official visit. He fell in love with the school and the coaching staff on the visit and later accepted the offer to be on the track & field team in Kennesaw. In his first year at KSU, Abdullah earned the Men’s Most Outstanding Freshman Athlete Award for Indoor. He set three school records at the Samford Invitational – most points in the heptathlon (4890), high jump (2.0m) and 60-meter dash (7.09). He placed second in the A-Sun Championships in the 60-meter hurdles (8.30) and in the high jump (2.10m/6’10. 75ft).
He excelled in Outdoor his freshman year as well, earning the Men’s Most Outstanding Freshman Performer. He won the A-Sun Championship in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.51. In spite of the accolades and accomplishments, Abdullah admits that he struggled with an adjustment period during his first couple of years at KSU. “I came from basketball, so my heart was still in basketball coming out of high school,” Abdullah said. “I didn’t put my all into freshman year. I came to practice, lifted weights, and the stuff that was expected but my heart still wasn’t in it. It showed because I was getting hurt playing basketball on the side and things like that. It took a lot of maturing and I still had a lot of growing to do.” Abdullah dealt with ankle injuries in both his freshman and sophomore seasons. The setbacks opened his eyes to his lack of dedication and allowed him to refocus all of his attention for optimal success. “You could see when the light clicked for him his junior year,” KSU director of Track & Field Andy Eggerth said. “Because he came out with Andre [Dorsey] and did a lot of extra stuff in the summer with voluntary pole
vaulting, weight lifting, and that type of thing. That’s when he went from being good in A-Sun, but not even making the NCAA qualifying mark, to being fourth in the NCAA championships and kind of shocking the world.” In his junior year, Abdullah’s 5,941 points in the NCAA Championships heptathlon bested his own school record by over 1,000 points. He also set school records in the 60m hurdles (7.87), 400m (47.93) and 4x400 relay (3:13.17). He was named to the 2015 A-Sun Conference First Team All-Conference for Indoor (Heptathlon) and Outdoor (Decathlon). “I want to leave a legacy
behind,” Abdullah said. “I want the culture to stay how it is. I don’t want it to just break down completely when my class leaves. I want all of the seniors, myself included, to build up the freshmen that are coming in and still stick with the school for a while [after we graduate] and help out the culture.” Eggerth reiterated the importance of seeing the culture continue to grow. He suggested that without it, an incoming freshman who has the talent -- but might not be fully committed like Abdullah was originally -- might not have the chance to see his talents fully develop down the road.
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owls’ comaback falls short in loss to njit Matt Boggs | The Sentinel
Kendrick Ray drives to the basket as he helps the Owls in scoring 15 of their 67 points.
Isaac Goodwin Staff Writer The Kennesaw State men’s basketball team fell behind early and couldn’t overcome the deficit in a 75-67 loss to The New Jersey Institute of Technology on Saturday. It was the first ever meeting between the programs, as the Highlanders continue through their first season in the Atlantic Sun Conference. Early on, the shots weren’t falling for the Owls. KSU guard Yonel Brown started the game missing his first six shots from beyond the arc, while NJIT was on fire. The Highlanders started hot, going on a 7-0 run before KSU scored its first bucket five minutes into the game. Turnovers and bad shot selection continued to plague the Owls early, as NJIT jumped out to a 20-6 lead behind great defensive play and three threepointers from guard Chris Jenkins. “They are going to shoot ... that’s who they are,” Kennesaw
State head coach Al Skinner said. “We weren’t very alert to those opportunities and, because of that, they made a lot of sh ots in the first half. In order for us to be successful, the real key for us is to have better assists-to-turnovers, and we didn’t have that. We have to do a better job of taking care of the basketball.” The Highlanders continued to use their length to their advantage and built the lead up to as many as 19. They led 29-10 midway through the first half and the game seemed all but over. After a timeout the Owls came out inspired. Their defensive intensity skyrocketed, as they forced steals and made huge blocks, with one steal leading to a Kosta Jankovic three-pointer, cutting the deficit to 29-15. KSU scoring sensations Kendrick Ray and Yonel Brown continued to struggle finding
open shots, but the Owls bench stepped up in the run, as forward Nigel Pruitt hit a three-pointer as well to cut the Highlander lead to 29-22. “Guys came off the bench and gave us a lift that allowed us to come back and get within two,” Skinner said. “It’s always going to be a team effort.” The Owls stormed back to end the first half on a 19-5 run and trailed 34-29 at halftime. Both teams opened the second half looking to regroup from a poor shooting performances. NJIT scoring machine, Damon Lynn, who came into the game averaging 18.3 points per game for his career, was held in check in the first half, but came out firing in the second half. He hit a deep three-pointer to start the half that gave NJIT a 39-31 lead, but KSU answered right back with its own threepointer from Brown. The game went back and forth, as the
combination of Brown and Ray began to click for the Owls. KSU got as close as two points after Ray made his first three-pointer of the game, followed by a turnover and fadeaway jumper by Ray to cut the deficit to 43-41 with 14:33 remaining. Ray finished the game with 15 points and went 3-5 from beyond the arc. Brown finished with 19 points, five rebounds and four assists, which were all team highs. The Owls defense continued to give the Highlanders problems, forcing them into low-percentage shots and forcing turnovers. NJIT began setting screens to find open shots for Lynn, as he hit an extremely deep threepointer to beat the shot-clock buzzer that stole away all of the Owls’ momentum. Lynn finished with a gamehigh 22 points. “He’s a perimeter shooter and we just wanted to put ourselves
in position to contest his shots,” Skinner said about the shooting of Lynn. “We tried to take away the perimeter shots, but obviously the biggest one was the shot clock. We had come back and had momentum and that was the one that saved the game for them.” The Owls began to wear down, as the Highlanders hit two more threes and increased their lead back to double-digits. They trailed 64-54 with 3:06 remaining. KSU continued to fight, but the shots weren’t falling and NJIT was excellent from the free throw line; a place where KSU severely struggled. The Owls were 8-16 from the charity stripe. The Highlanders finished the game making 15 of their final 18 free throws and made 23 of 29 overall to seal the game.