March 22, 2016 KSU Sentinel by Kennesaw State University Student Media

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CAMPUS GREEN TO HOST DANCE PARTY The fourth course included gouda cheese with honey.

Guest speaker Katie Hart Smith

STUDENTS HOST POP-UP RESTAURANT

ANNUAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Alexis Williams Contributor Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality students hosted the first of many upcoming pop-up restaurants Friday, March 18 at House 51 on campus. Every semester, culinary students are placed in groups and asked to create their own pop-up restaurant. Students have free reign to construct a restaurant theme, decide each group member’s role, and pick a week to serve a five-course meal to a dining room full of paying customers. Student Restaurant continued on pg. 2

Ciara Hodges Staff Writer

Shannon Mira Mayembe Staff Writer “Dance on the Green” hosted by Kennesaw State University’s Department of Dance on March 30 at 12:30 p.m., celebrates dance from around the world for students of any level to enjoy and to see what the department has to offer. “Dance on the Green” will be on the Campus Green in front of Kennesaw Hall. The event was started by Assistant Professor

of Dance, Daniel Gwirtzman, as a new faculty member to KSU. Professor Gwirtzman had prior experience with events like “Dance on the Green,” and pitched the idea to Ivan Pulinkala, the chair of the Department of Dance. “I saw an opportunity for the department to engage with the larger KSU community,” Gwirtzman said. “To paraphrase Walt Whitman: I see KSU

dancing.” With spring arriving, the event is a great way to get students out to have fun and experience some of what KSU has to offer. Classes in dance are not only for dance majors, but are open to all students interested. Students of any level are welcome to take a class. Dance on the Green continued on pg. 8

The Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character hosted the 16th Annual Phenomenal Women’s Conference Friday, March 18, 2016 at the KSU Center. The conference showcased women from all walks of life who empower other women. The theme for this year’s conference was “transition.” The conference is an opportunity for women to come together to talk about both personal and professional issues in a safe place. Women’s Conference continued on pg. 4

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Student Restaurant continued from pg. 1 This week Rachel Garabedian, Jordan Barr and Sara Mellars occupied House 51 with a “New American” themed restaurant. The three students were responsible for every detail, including setting up the dining room, training staff and making a detailed menu. Servers arrived at 2 p.m. and service started at 5 p.m. Employee handbooks were

also created for servers. “It is extremely stressful because there is no rubric,” Garabedian said. “New American is our theme. It is a mixture of everything. My menu is: bread, root salad, scallops, rabbit, cheese plate and a dessert,” Garabedian said. Garabedian was the front of the house manager, Barr was the general manager, and Mellars was back of the house. “I don’t get stressed. The

hardest part would be the details,” Barr said. Being in a group setting was not difficult for these three. They all collaborated on ideas for the menu and knew each other’s strengths and weaknesses. House 51 was hectic as students and employees did their best to create the atmosphere the team wanted. “We all have different strengths,” Mellars said. Immense hard work went into

the pop-up concepts. Mellars said she had been planning since the beginning of the spring semester and is very happy with her group members. When asked about opening her own restaurant one day, Mellars said she has been asked a few times, but as of now she does not wish to have her own place. She went on to say that what she is doing now is what she plans to do after graduation. Culinary students

Jordan Barr is the general manager of the restaurant 51, while Rachel Garabedian’s role was the front of house man, and Sara Mellars stayed in the kitchen and prepared the dishes as the back of house man.

expect that this assignment will boost their resume. “This is what I want to do. I want to start restaurants and create concepts,” Barr said. There are four more pop-up restaurants scheduled for the semester, each on a Friday. For more information about pricing, menu items, and how to make a reservation, visit the Michael A. Level School of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality’s website.

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Dallas Satterfield Staff Writer This week’s special edition of Police Beat takes a look at the crime logs and incident reports for Spring Break of 2014 and 2015 at Kennesaw State University on the Kennesaw campus. The predictions at the end of the report are purely speculative and should in no way dictate the actions of any individual.

SPRING BREAK EDITION Each year at Kennesaw State, Spring Break signals a mass migration of students back home or to a vacation destination, causing campus crime to drop for the week. For university police, however, there is no break. There are still drunk drivers to stop and drug arrests to be made. The average crimes continue, and a few trends make themselves known over the years.

Fighting Over Cabin Fever During Spring Break 2014 and 2015, there were more domestic disputes and fights than normal across campus. In 2014, there was a fight between two residents of University Village, witnessed by a Resident Assistant from her bedroom window. The fight quickly ended when campus police arrived and the participants left before police could stop them. Campus police were called to University Village again the following year about a fight in another apartment. On April 4, 2015, the officer arrived to a resident crying in the hallway. She said that her roommate and her ex-girlfriend had been in a fight that she had to break up. The ex-girlfriend had tried to give two unwanted hugs and got physical after being rebuffed. She was placed under arrest for simple battery.

The Big Chase

Spring Break 2015 had one of the most unusual crimes occur that caused plenty of paperwork for campus police. A four-page incident report describes a crime that occurred April 11, 2015 which resulted in an officer down and a high-speed chase. Two officers were leaving the Chick-fil-A on Chastain Road when they noticed an argument between a customer and the manager. The officers intervened and noticed that the customer was under the influence of marijuana. After asking for his name and date of birth, the officers discovered the man was on probation.

THE FOOT

CHASE LED TO THE

SUSPECT DISLOCATING AN

OFFICER’S SHOULDER After he was caught with marijuana in his car, the man started to run from the police. The resulting foot chase led to the suspect dislocating an officer’s shoulder during a struggle. He managed to lose the officers and stole a Ford F-150

to escape. More police joined in the search for the previously belligerent customer and the stolen truck. Once found, a high-speed chase began again, damaging both the Ford and a police cruiser in pursuit. Despite the uniformed men’s best efforts, the suspect managed to elude the police and was not arrested. In the man’s car, which he left behind in the Chick-fil-A parking lot, officers found multiple stolen credit cards under a floor mat. A warrant for the man’s arrest was posted, but he is still at large and has active warrants for both Cobb and Gwinnett County.

Predicting This Year

Needless to say, Spring Break can be very busy for campus police, and this year will be no different. Based on the previous crime logs and incident reports I have sifted through, I have made a few predictions. I think there will be some domestic disputes between residents who couldn’t get out of town and can’t stand to be around each other anymore. There will probably be one or two arrests for drug possession or drunken driving for those who partied too hard at home. The Marietta campus will more than likely have a few fire alarms go off because of burnt food in the microwave. For the sake of campus police, let’s hope customers stick to the motto of “Eat Mor Chikin” and not “Smoke Mor Weed.”

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NEWS Women’s Conference continued from pg. 1 Dr. Linda M. Johnston, executive director at the Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character, hosted the event. Her message to women was to go into the transition knowing that it might not be smooth but that it is doable. Katie Hart Smith, keynote speaker and published author, helped the audience understand her life transitions, of which she made clear everyone eventually overcomes. During her trials, she published a book called “Couch Time with Carolyn,” an autobiography of her late mother figure. Smith received the Georgia Author of the Year award for her book in 2015. According to Smith, being a phenomenal woman means “being your authentic self and knowing who you are.” “Daring to do the impossible and to broaden your horizons,” Smith said. She has a new book coming out called “Aspirations of the Heart” in summer of 2016. The break-out sessions were both professional and personal. Kennesaw State University’s

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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL |MAR. 22 2016 Jenny Brown, assistant director of housing and resident life, presented “Your Authentic Self,” which fell under the personal category. She helped women find out the real meaning behind being authentic.Guest Guest speaker Katherine Reed hosted a session on “Harnessing the Power of People.” Under the professional category, it gave the audience helpful tips to make it in their careers. She explained the difference between left and right brains in the workplace. According to Reed, left brains are methodical thinkers and right brains are creative thinkers. The conference gives the Phenomenal Woman Award

the founder and president of Leaplay Construction LLC. in Atlanta. Caitlin McCarthy, business manager at the College of Architecture and Construction Management, said this was her first year attending and she really enjoyed it. “I liked the keynote speaker and the break-out sessions. It’s really good to see all these women come together and support each other,” McCarthy said. This 16th Annual Phenomenal Women’s Conference was a sold out event. Next year’s conference will be March 17, 2017.

BREAK DESTINATIONS

DESTINATION: FT. LAUDERDALE “It’s my last spring break, so I have to go somewhere.” Kelly Wilkinson - Fine Arts major, Senior

A group of women discuss the topics each year, and year’spart of the presented in this an early recipient Meredith Leapley, women’swas conference.

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DESTINATION: GULF SHORES “I’m not a huge partier, but that’s where all my friends are going.” Morgan Hague - Information Security and Assurance Major, Junior

WHERE ARE THE OWLS FLYING FOR SPRING BREAK? GOING OUT OF TOWN

STAYING IN KENNESAW/WORKING

OTHER

21%

22% BEACH/CRUISE

49%

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STUDENTS, FACULTY LEARN ABOUT CAMPUS CARRY Cassidy Allen Staff Writer The amphitheater outside Kennesaw State University’s Social Sciences building had a full house of students, faculty and staff in attendance for a teach-in about House Bill 859 Tuesday, March 15. HB 859, also known as the campus carry bill, would allow anyone over the age of 21 with a weapons license to carry a gun anywhere on a public college or university campus statewide. Guns would be restricted in dorms, fraternity and sorority houses and sporting events. The bill has already passed both the state House of Representatives as well as the Senate and awaits the governor’s signature. Several departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences organized the event, intended to be informational and unbiased. Scheduled speakers provided information on how legislation and lobbying work and gun policy. The floor was also left open for anyone to have a chance to speak. Rosezeta Bobo, director of Alternative Dispute Resolution Services and Training, served as the moderator. Bobo held what looked like a real gun in her hand as she walked around before the event started, though attendees later learned that the gun was fake. “I did not come here to shoot anybody,” Bobo, said. “However, this is what we’re talking about. We are here as a matter of issues that’s about to happen with this right here and how comfortable you feel or don’t feel with this process.” Dr. Kerwin Swint, chair of political science, opened the teach-in and explained how the bill had to pass both houses before it was sent to

the governor. Swint said that Georgia has always been a strong pro-gun state, but what’s changed is the question of “is having more guns making things safer?” Swint also spoke on the viewpoint of government officials’ reason for pushing the bill. “A gun-free zone makes it a soft target,” Swint said. After Swint spoke, students immediately had their hands in the air ready with questions, concerns and opinions they wanted to voice. Many were shocked to learn that there is not a safety class or any training required to obtain a weapon permit. Darina Lepadatu, associate professor of sociology, gave an international perspective on gun laws and crime in Romania. Lepadatu had never seen a gun until the teach-in. According to Lepadatu, Romania has the lowest rate of gun ownership and crime. “You have to pass a training course, psychological exam, background check and it has to be renewed every three years,” Lepadatu said. Tom Pynn, coordinator of the peace studies program, read a poem by poet Carl Sandburg. “A gun can tell a terrible story with it,” Pynn said. “It is more rapid than any judge or court of law. When it has spoken, the case cannot be undone.” Clipboards with a petition for attendees to sign were passed around along with a telephone number that students were encouraged to call and voice their opinions to the governor. Chris Ziegler, professor of psychology, brought up how Texas recently passed their version of campus

carry legislation and the constant debate they are also experiencing. Ziegler said that, in Texas, they now want teachers to teach the side that won’t make anyone mad. “Gun laws will deprive you of education,” Ziegler said. Robin Dorff, dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, expressed the complications that arise when guns are brought to the table. “Permit to carry doesn’t give you the permit to intimidate,” Dorff said. Dorff told the story of Paula Strange, a longtime KSU staff member who shot and killed her husband and then herself in 2014. Strange and her husband had gotten into an argument at a restaurant, which escalated and led to the two shootings. Many students at the teach-in voiced that, if a gun had not been present in that situation, there may have been a different outcome. While the majority of attendees were strongly opposed to the bill, undeclared sophomore Brian Bowers remained firm in his belief. “As an American citizen, it is my right to own one,” Bowers said. Students opposed to the bill felt differently. “If you’re taking this Second Amendment and you’re extending it, you’re inserting it into situations and creating more of an unsafe place,” Jonathan Dufner, a senior majoring in social and political philosophy, said. Gov. Nathan Deal has until May 3, 2016 to veto the bill. If Deal decides to sign the bill, it would go into effect July 1, 2016.

Dr. Kerwin Swint explains how the bill has made its way through congress.

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NATIONAL Sharonjeet Kaur Staff Writer March is National Nutrition Month. College students joke about how they are on an all-Ramen diet and how pizza is life. Most of us are required to take some sort of health and nutrition class to graduate high school, and then again to graduate from college. Everyone says,"I’ll care about nutrition once I graduate…I’ll care about my nutrition when I get a career…I’ll care about nutrition when I have the money." Nutrition and proper diet have been linked to less stress and better concentration, which are key characteristics for student success. Such a valuable aspect of health can only be pushed aside for so long. Bethany Wheeler, our campus dietitian, explained to me how someone who is on a budget of time and money can get proper nutrition. She explained the concept of intuitive eating. She explained that we tend to listen to external sources to tell us if we are hungry, but we should listen to our own bodies to see if we need the food. “What you eat will affect how you feel,”she said. That was when I started thinking about food as what it should be; nourishment for the body. You should think about what food will do to you; the potential benefits and the

NUTRITION

potential negative effects. It is not recommended that you strictly hold yourself to your diet plan; it's okay to splurge here and there. However, look at the big picture of your own self-worth. You are worth taking the time to cook rather than going to the drive-thru. A great tip to getting proper nutrition is to cook meals at home so you know what is going into your food. This may not be the popular choice among all college students since everyone is always on the go, and fast food and convenience stores are, well, fast and convenient. However, you do not have to cook every day. You can cook in bulk to save time. Cook on those days, and make sure to cook enough for the rest of the week. Place the food in labeled containers, put them in the refrigerator or freezer, and you’re set for the week! Some students argue that it is not time but rather money that is an issue. Why spend more money on healthy food? Well, some students are under the false assumption that organic fruits and vegetables are healthier, which is not always the case. You may also find that not all protein has to come from meat; there are plenty of vegetarian protein options such as beans and tofu which are packed with protein and are generally

cheaper than meat. You can also go for canned and frozen vegetables and fruits to save money, since they are almost the same in nutritional content as compared to fresh fruits and vegetables. Another approach that Wheeler explained to me is the multidisciplinary approach -- using sources and people of all backgrounds in their own expertise to help bring you to better health. This means not just talking to your doctor about what you should be eating and how much exercise you should be getting, but also reaching out to your dietitian for diet advice and your personal trainer on exercise advice. Kennesaw State University offers all sorts of health resources, including the campus clinic, the Center for Health Promotion and Wellness, and the Student Recreation and Activities Center. You pay the health fee, so might as well get your money’s worth! Reach out the campus resources since they are credible and there to serve you. However, do not go to a dietitian asking for exercise advice and then go to your personal trainer asking for a diet plan; let them practice within their scope of expertise! Other credible sources that you can use include Harvard Health, which has its own “Healthy Eating Plate” which is backed by Harvard’s own research and experienced staff. It’s your body. Don’t just do a google search of how to help yourself. The resources are available to customize your own diet and nutrition plan that is best fit for you, so use them to take care of yourself.

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“Time to start my many hours of homework.” “What a wonderful winter Mike Foster Opinion Editor we are having this spring.” “You know you have a problem with procrastinating when you consistently start major assignments at 3 a.m. the day they’re due.”

“When I was a kid I used to be scared of leaving my room at night, so when I had to pee I just peed out the window onto the sidewalk.”

MARIETTA CAMPUS YAKS “The hardest part of studying is to start studying.” “Let’s go camping they said. It will be fun, they said. It’s not even that cold outside, they said.”

“Watch out for tree zombies. I just got hit by one.” “Just took down five zombies.”

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VACATION IS A LUXURY Matt Coutu Staff Writer The week before Spring Break is usually stressful for most students, because of the combination of studying and making lastminute travel plans. Because of the media, college students are constantly seen headed to destinations such as Panama City Beach, South Padre Island, Gulf Shores, and in some cases, Cancun, Mexico. Though, what some fail to realize is that this concept of vacation should not be seen as a right, but a privilege to most. While there may be a decent amount of students headed to the coast, there are just as many

that spend their spring breaks here in Kennesaw working. I truthfully cannot remember the last time I went on Spring Break. Up until now, I have spent a vast majority of my April vacations at whatever restaurant I was working at during that time period. The only tans I ever acquired were received from the heat of the grill in front of me. Yet, from the fryer burns to the sweat, the sense of staying home is not something that is all that dissatisfactory. In fact, the time spent with family and friends away from classes can be just as rewarding.

In the past, I recall throwing random barbecues, staying up late, sleeping in, and drinking enough water to not remember the night before. Alas, this can be fun with the right company. Additionally, other opportunities are provided, such as hiking, camping, Netflixing, reading, and most importantly, spending time unwinding, that would be completely taboo anywhere else. In retrospect, living in an area like North Georgia has its benefits. The beautiful scenery, combined with ideal weather

prove that staying home is not the worst thing in the world. While the concept of soaking up the sun in Florida may seam constantly appealing, there’s nothing wrong with the satisfaction of receiving a hefty paycheck at the end of those ten days. This way of thinking may not be for everyone, but I feel as though this annual tradition is not completely negative. For that matter, I would like to apologize to all the women in Gulf Shores who were hoping to see my beach bod. Not this year, ladies.

EMBRACING BODY Elizabeth Nouryeh Staff Writer With Spring Break a mere two weeks away, social media seems to be congested with work out videos, Victoria Secret models, and fast acting diets. Companies brainwash consumers to thinking that they must have that bikini body, they must have Calvin Klein abs and that they must have the most fashion forward swimwear. But what if those companies are wrong? What if you don’t have to look like a Victoria’s Secret model? What if it is okay to feel good about how you look now? Well, the word is out- it truly is okay to feel great about how you look in the present. Of course, there is a thin line between being happy about your weight and being over or underweight. Neither of those weights are healthy. In recent years, countless

POSITIVITY

campaigns and movements have popped up to promote body positivity. These campaigns focus on promoting confidence, health, real beauty, and self esteem. A movement called The Body Positive states that “Negative body image is linked to poor overall life quality. It also leads to poor self-care, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors (e.g., cutting, suicide), substance abuse, weight cycling, and relationship violence.” The most popular body positive campaign currently is through Aerie, the lingerie and sleepwear line of American Eagle Outfitters. The campaign #aerieREAL targets young girls and women to fell more comfortable in their skin. The Aerie models are not retouched with Photoshop, meaning their bodies are not warped in

any way. #aerieREAL has accomplished their mission of promoting body positivity in a very real way. Two of their models, Iskra Lawrence and Barbie Ferreira, have very different body types compared to the other Aerie models. These models have curves and are not afraid to show them off. Both Lawrence and Ferreira inspire other young women to be confident and comfortable in their own bodies. After speaking to two employees of Aerie, I learned their opinion on their company’s campaign. “Customers always tell me they don’t feel comfortable shopping in Victoria’s Secret because it’s so intimidating,” said sophomore marketing major Emina Peljia. Pelja and her coworker Kristen Borgogoni both agree

that Aerie accomplishes the goal of their campaign. “I think it’s [#aerieREAL campaign] just to show that no matter what your body looks like, you’re still beautiful unretouched,” said Borgogni, a sophmore biology education major. I would have to agree with these young women. Upon entering an Aerie store last week, I felt more comfortable in my own skin and that I was surrounded by young women like myself. The models adorning the wall as were not intimidating, and I just felt like the store had truly embodied what their campaign is about. #aerieREAL is a campaign that inspires young women to be their true selves. After seeing countless ads of sexualized Victoria Secret models, it is nice to see a company promoting genuine, natural beauty.

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Story missions take players into abandoned buildings like a Black Friday ready mall.

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THE DIVISION: A SHORT SPRING BREAK DISTRACTION

Mike Strong Editor-in-Chief

Nearly three years after its reveal, “Tom Clancy’s The Division” has gone online. The game is a mixed bag of some good and some bad. The multiplayer-heavy military RPG starts off strong but falters at the middle mark, before introducing an engaging endgame activity that shows how good the game could have been. The premise behind The Division’s story is great. It is a fun twist on the apocalyptic genre that poses a frightening

what-if scenario. On the United States’ infamous Black Friday, bioterrorists release a deadly weaponized strain of smallpox that spreads through the exchange of currency on a day when masses of people are out interacting with each other. You play as an agent of The Division, a task force operating out of New York that is attempting to take back the city from various rioter factions that took advantage of the country essentially shutting down entirely. The design

of an abandoned New York perpetually stuck in holiday decoration mode is great. I enjoyed walking around the various blocks of the city looking at the impressive detail the developers put into both the streets and inside buildings. This fascination only lasted for the first 10 hours or so, after which many aspects of the game began to fall apart for me. The RPG elements of the game also start out strong, but taper off as the process of leveling up begins to drag

on. I did enjoy testing out the different abilities early on, such as the ability to buff up a piece of cover or having a small deployable turret. But these abilities get less interesting and never really beat out the early ones. I found myself briefly switching to my newly unlocked skills, only to switch back to the better ones that I had forever. An RPG should make leveling and unlocks significantly better than what you have early in the game. This is incredibly important to the sense of

progression the player feels. And once I passed the initial excitement, I found there to be very little incentive to level and get new items. Because this is a realistic military RPG, the guns are all visually uninteresting and getting the highest level guns is no more fun than getting a slightly better rifle than you already have. There is nothing to visually distinguish the “exotic” gear that you are supposed to work so hard to earn. The same can be said for the appearance items. Though

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CAMPUS GREEN TO HOST DANCE PARTY Shannon Mira Mayembe Staff Writer Campus Green Party continued from pg. 1

Teams of players can take on different roles in combat. I do like the ability to use the same clothing items even when you switch out for better armor. This allows you to keep a visual identity for your character while still getting better gear. The gunplay in the game is probably its strongest aspect of gameplay. The Division is actually a very competent cover-based shooter. The AI is smart enough to keep in cover when you are aiming at enemies and dangerous enough to rush you when you are reloading. But just as with everything else in the game, this loses appeal after enough play time. The Division is designed to be a long-term investment game. It can be looked at as more of a service than a single game that you

finish and move on from. The problem I find with that though, is that The Division ends up not being interesting enough to hold my attention for the 20 hours it takes to reach the level cap. Once players reach that cap, they are intended to jump into the competitive-focused player versus player Dark Zone. The best items in the game are found in this area, but you run the risk of being killed by other players at any time. The game becomes much more tense in this zone, as it is the only place that other players can appear in a threatening way. While this part of the game is great, it only made me realize how much I wanted the main part

of the game to work the same way. Without other players, the main city feels lifeless and sterile compared to the Dark Zone, especially after spending enough time in the PvP area. The game is great for about 15 hours at most, especially if you have friends to play with. After playing for about 10 hours solo, the amount of fun I was having greatly increased when I joined up with a partner. I was then allowed to explore my skills in a new way that catered to cooperative play. But most of the added fun from co-op came from the fact that we were basically playing a good third person shooter, not that we found an engaging new RPG to invest our time into.

The event will feature dances from all over the world like folk and popular dances from Africa, India, Europe and America just to name a few. Participants will learn circle dances, partner dance and line dances. The event will also have live drumming provided by the percussionists from the school of music. Sponsored by the KSU Department of Dance, the event is a way for the department to get the word out about themselves. “Being off campus, in Chastain Pointe, many KSU students do not know about our program and the wealth of classes we offer,” Gritzman said. The event is also cosponsored by the KSU Dance Company and Nu Delta Alpha. The KSU Dance Company is the pre-professional company that dances on campus, regionally and nationally. Nu Delta Alpha is a national dance honor society for students who not only are academically gifted, but demonstrate outstanding

ability in dance technique, performance, scholarship, choreography, literature, and/or production. Through “Dance on the Green,” the Department of Dance hopes that it will bring students together and have them experience dance as a community activity as well as encourage and promote wellness and physical exercise; learn and celebrate different cultures through dance and to have a university-wide social event to bring students together. “Dance on the Green” offers a great activity for individuals to get out of their comfort zone or for groups of friends to hang out and enjoy the weather. All students and faculty are welcome to celebrate dance, learn a new one or learn about KSU’s Department of Dance. So far, the event has been a success, with students clearly enjoying the workout. “Dance on the Green” is free, and if that is not enough incentive, free KSU Ice Pops will be handed out to the first 200 participants.

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Members create Valentine’s Day cards for senior citizens.

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Members of the Odyssey Mentoring Program at a coloring event. Photos by Tabi Lawson

CLUB OF THE WEEK: ODYSSEY PEER MENTORING Tabi Lawson Staff Writer The Odyssey Peer Mentor Student Association allows students to engage in fun activities like coloring and Karaoke, and opportunities to help each other and better the community. Odyssey is a program that matches incoming freshmen

and transfer students with upperclassmen in their major or discipline. The upperclassmen, as mentors, serve as a resource for new Kennesaw State University students to learn about the school, the many resources available to them and act as positive role models.

Incoming students are given opportunities to engage in the KSU community and are challenged to set goals and utilize campus resources. The Odyssey Peer Mentor Student Association has been at KSU for over a decade with four basic goals: to provide students

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with a support group of peers with similar experiences and challenges, to assist students with developing the skills they need to be successful in college, to develop a positive outlook and relationship with the various student development offices and to be able to know how to access those resources and to make the Odyssey Peer Mentoring Program better. Students in the organization work together to benefit each other and the KSU community. Currently, Odyssey has begun an initiative to raise money and awareness for the Flint Michigan crisis. The motto is: “Odyssey is the opportunity to pass along the best of your knowledge and skills to someone who will one day be able to pass that along to someone else.” During the 2014-2015 school year, over 750 students were served through mentorship. That number has nearly doubled in 2015-2016. KSU students who participate in Odyssey are more likely to make it to graduation with 83 percent of underclassmen and 96 percent of mentors re-enrolled the following semester. Students are matched one-on-one and are required to meet at least once every two weeks on campus or via phone or Internet. Students are also required to attend a minimum of two Odyssey hosted events a semester. According to some Odyssey members, the events may be the best part of the student organization. Heather Eustis-Fillion, who served as the events

coordinator last year and continues to serve as a mentor this year, says that the social events “allow mentors and mentees to meet each other and to network with people in similar situations as you. The events are also a safe environment for students to socialize, which is especially important for mentees new to KSU.” Eustis-Fillion also loves the coloring events, usually held in the Carmichael Student Center, room 261. The coloring sheets and crayons provided by Odyssey are a nice way to distress and relax, Eustis-Fillion said. Other Odyssey events have included a day to make Valentine’s Day cards for the elderly and Karaoke night with food and door prizes. All the events are created and hosted by the Odyssey Peer Mentor Student Association with the goal of engaging students in the positive culture at KSU. Holly Summers, who serves Odyssey as student assistant to the Faculty Coordinator, says that the events “are the best way to encourage interaction and to make people feel welcome.” She also likes that Odyssey creates opportunities for students to meet other students at different stages in their academic career and to learn from them. Both mentors and mentees agree that there is really no downside to joining Odyssey. It will enhance the college experience and provides opportunities for every student to make a positive impact on the KSU and local community.

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KSU HOSTS DRAG SHOW FOR CHARITY Imogen Farris Arts & Living Editor The Kennesaw State University Pride Alliance organization held its 9th Annual Charity Drag Show Thursday, March 17 and raised $1,175.50 for Lost-nFound, Atlanta’s only not-forprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. The show started off strong as host Lewis Bello, better known for the evening as Doggy Styles, performed the first number of the evening. Bello’s performance was quickly followed by KSU’s own Scrappy the Owl dancing to Lady Gaga’s song, “Born This Way.” Other performers included Ellie Dee, Mousey Violence, Matte Blac, M. Alice, Evelina, Princess Geneauxxxvia, Peaches Galore, Slay Bell, The Star Child, and Miss Sheila. The evening continued and the audience cheered as each performer danced across the stage. Each performer was encouraged as dollar bills were thrown on to the stage. The bills, typically $1 and $5, were gathered in buckets by volunteers after each performance to be counted behind stage. “Being able to help create this show and work with such a creative and diverse group of

performers was a complete blast,” Blair Raftary, chair of marketing and public relations for Kennesaw Pride Alliance, said. “I’m glad that KSU has been willing to let KPA bring the art of drag to campus for the past nine years.” The auditorium on KSU’s Marietta campus was packed with fellow students and family members of the performers. The audience was encouraged to participate as t-shirts were thrown into the crowd, and audience members were brought on stage to participate in different activities. The first activity had three audience members put on wigs, pick a drag name, and dance in front of the crowd. During a break between performances, Rick Westbrook, founder of Lost-n-Found, took the stage. “It does an old queen good to see all of you students out here,” Westbrook said. “We’ve come a long way. We’ve gone from seeing 25 kids to 300 kids. Lostn-Found will be here for as long as it takes.” Lost-n-Found was founded by Rick Westbrook, Art Izzard, and Paul Swicord in 2011. All three founders experienced being turned away when trying to help lesbian, gay, bi and transgender youth

into local shelters and youth aid programs. Lost-n-Found is available 24/7 and offers assistance with emergency housing, emergency clothing and food, mental health evaluations, educational resources and more. Westbrook commented on how happy he was to see a place where students can express their creativity and be themselves. He also mentioned the importance of helping others. “If you see someone being picked on, say something because it’s not alright,” Westbrook said. The proceeds of the 9th Annual Charity Drag Show will help Lost-n-Found keep providing services to Atlanta youth in need. Lost-n-Found also runs a thrift and consignment store with all proceeds benefiting Lost-n-Found’s mission to end LGBTQ youth homelessness in Atlanta. Kennesaw Pride Alliance encourages all students to join the organization or even just attend the event next year as it will be the 10th Annual Charity Drag Show. KPA meets every other Tuesday in the English Building, but for more information visit www. kennesawpridealliance.com.

Performers interacted with audience members during the show.

Dee puts on a performance after losing the wig to the outfit.

All of the proceeds from the show were donated to charity.

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Marisa Wilkins Staff Writer The sci-fi drama, “Mr. Nobody,” stars Jared Leto, lead vocalist of the band Thirty Seconds to Mars and Oscar winning actor for “Dallas Buyers Club.” Taking place in the year 2092, Leto plays Nemo Nobody a 118-year-old man who remains the last mortal on earth. The film centers around a dying Nemo Nobody who recounts the events of his life and “what could have been” to an interviewer. The film explores the concept

of “the butterfly effect” which is the idea that decisions, even the smallest, can consequently have large effects in the future. As a boy, his parents’ divorce was the turning point for his life. As his mother and father urge him to make a decision on which parent he would stay with, the number of possible outcomes for his life is explored. His life from here would depend on whether he chooses to stay with his father or catch the train to go with his mother. Watching the trailer for the

film I was excited but “Mr. Nobody” ultimately fails. While I liked the idea of the plot, the film did not do the storyline justice at all. “Mr. Nobody” has great cinematography and a few familiar faces. Unfortunately, the film was poorly constructed, trippy at times, and could have been better than the final outcome. “Mr. Nobody” centers on time and choices and ironically, if I had a do-over, I would choose to not waste my time watching this film.

His stories all overlap and contradict one another, which does make the movie a bit confusing. They are also told out of order which does not really help to clear things up. At first all the different lives are a bit overwhelming, but it is explained throughout the movie. The story ended up being one of my favorite aspects of the movie. It is incredibly emotional and heartfelt, which is something I do not usually expect from a sci-fi movie. Visually, the movie is simply

gorgeous. The way Earth looks in the future is stunning. The cinematography in Mr. Nobody’s flashbacks works incredibly well to drive home how nostalgic he is for the past, even if it is a past he never experienced. This is a movie I highly recommend. The nonlinear storyline, Leto’s acting and visual beauty all make this a fantastic movie. “Mr. Nobody” is a movie that both moved me emotionally and made me think about my own life’s meaning.

Colin Edwards Staff Writer “Mr. Nobody” is a science fiction movie that debuted in 2009. It stars Jared Leto as Nemo Nobody, the last mortal man on Earth in the year 2092. The rest of humanity has managed to defeat death and live forever. Mr. Nobody is the only person who has to worry about dying. The movie begins on his 118th birthday. Mr. Nobody tells his life story through multiple timelines. Each timeline is a result of a critical decision he made at the age of 9, 15, and 34.

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“SUNNYCIDE” Raychle Wilkinson Staff Writer Remember the emo phase you had in 7th grade? Well it’s back, and it goes by the name of Sunnycide. Don’t be alarmed; You’re not going to wake up with black eyeliner smudged around your eyes and a “Keep Out” sign on your bedroom door - though you might want to after listening to this band’s tunes. Listening to Sunnycide will awaken something inside you that you thought had died around the same time that Pete Wentz stopped straightening his hair. Sunnycide has only been around since 2013, and the oldest member of the band, Maddie Caffrey, is just 20 years old. While you can hear their youth in their music, it’s main quality is an impressive sense of musicality. The fact that Victoria Holleman, Claire Darling, Carson Pace, Maddie Caffrey, Julian Carrassco, and Lorenzo Arritola know what they’re doing is undeniable. In every song, Holleman’s voice rings clear over a mash of instrumental anarchy. I won’t lie; the best descriptor for their songs is “pandemonium.” It’s clear that they put everything they’ve got into every song they play, and while this could easily result in disaster, with Sunnycide it somehow sounds amazing. Any band with six members runs the risk of overloading the music with competing melodies, but the members of Sunnycide musically complement each other, everyone managing to share the spotlight without stepping on any toes. When it comes to their live

show, Sunnycide is nothing short of captivating. Guitarist and occasional vocalist Pace is a performer in every sense of the word. He hams it up on stage during and between songs in order to win laughs from the crowd - and it works. His charisma is indisputable and only adds to the overall experience. Along with playing guitar and singing, Pace writes and produces the majority of Sunnycide’s songs, and his musical ability is unmistakable. This, combined with the talent of all of the other members results in remarkable music. Every one of their songs contains an underlying quality that ties them together, but they all sound distinctly different. The musical style of each song varies, and even individual songs contain multiple movements that contrast, yet complement each other. Somewhat unsurprisingly, the band cites groups like Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, and Brand New as some of their major influences. They definitely present an interesting blend of these groups’ styles, but Sunnycide is not just another group of pop punk wannabes. As a whole, the band creates music that is genuinely fun to listen to. Their songs are liable to induce swaying, bopping, moshing, and every other dance move imaginable, and I promise you won’t regret the head banging-induced headache that you’ll incur from listening to them.

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MERCER SWEEPS OWLS Tony Dibrell delivers a pitch from the mound.

Cory Hancock | The Sentinel

Mason Wittner Staff Writer Mercer swept Kennesaw State baseball in a threegame series over the weekend -- falling at home on Friday, 10-7, and Saturday, 9-6, before travelling to Mercer on Sunday and losing, 11-5. The Owls (7-13) have now lost 10 of their last 11 games. Mercer jumped out to an earlier lead in the series opener on Friday when Kyle Lewis lifted a one-out, two-run home run to right field to give the Bears a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. The Owls responded in the bottom half of the frame as Jeremy Howell singled to leftcenter and brought in a pair of runs. Two batters later, Brennan Morgan doubled down the left field line to score Howell and put KSU up 3-2. In the top of the third inning, Mercer’s Danny Edgeworth singled to left and advanced to second on a throwing error, allowing Lewis to advance home and tie the game at 3-3. The Bears retook the lead in the top of the fifth with a Ryan Hagan RBI single that scored

Trey Truitt. The Owls tied the game once more in the bottom half of the inning. After loading the bases with two outs, Grant Williams notched an infield single and plated Howell to knot the game at 4-4. Edgeworth led off the top of the sixth inning with a double to left field. Two batters later, Matt Meeder singled up the middle to score Edgeworth and give the Bears a 5-4 advantage. In the bottom of the sixth, the Owls drew back-to-back one out walks. Alex Liquori connected on an 0-1 pitch and launched a three-run home run to left field, giving KSU a 7-5 lead. Edgeworth’s RBI single in the top of the seventh inning cut the Bears’ deficit to 7-6. KSU junior pitcher Richard Lovelady took over on the mound for the Owls in the top of the eighth inning. After loading the bases with one out, Lovelady was replaced in favor of sophomore Logan Hutchinson. Lewis connected on Hutchinson’s second pitch for a grand slam to right center,

putting the Bears up 10-7. In contrast to Friday’s meeting, the Owls struck first on Saturday with back-to-back RBI singles in the bottom of the first inning, taking a 2-0 lead. Following a pair of singles to lead off the top of the second, Mercer’s Ben Upton reach on a fielding error from KSU shortstop Trevor Brown to plate a run and cut the Owls’ lead to 2-1. An inning later, Mercer’s Charlie Madden notched a twoRBI single to left field to give the Bears the lead. Upton singled to right to score a run and extend the lead to 4-2. Blaise Lezynski singled up the middle in the top of the fifth inning to plate a run, extending Mercer’s lead to 5-2. KSU answered in the bottom half of the inning with a pair of two-out RBI singles from Griffin Helms and Liquori, respectively. The Owls trailed 5-4 heading to the sixth. Lewis scored on a passed ball in the top of the sixth inning to extend the Bears’ lead to 6-4. The lead was cut back to one run shortly, however, as Jordan

Getzelman led off the bottom of the sixth with a solo home run to cut the Owls’ deficit to 6-5. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Austin Upshaw singled and later advanced to second on a ground out before scoring on a single from Morgan to tie the game at 6-6. For the second straight game, KSU’ bullpen fell apart in the eighth inning and allowed Mercer to pull away. Trey Truitt led off the inning with a double and later advanced to third on a ground out. Following a walk to put runners on the corners with one out, Lovelady replaced Drew Reeves on the mound. Lovelady forced a groundout, but Truitt scored to put the Bears up 7-6. Brock Turner took over for Lovelady, but was taken out after giving up a walk to load the bases then walking home a run, increasing the Owls’ deficit to 8-6. Erich Stahl came in for Turner, but continued the same trend as he walked the first batter he faced and brought home a runner to put the Bears up 9-6. The series shifted to Macon

for Sunday’s series finale. Edgeworth flew out to left in the bottom of the first inning to score Truitt from third and put the Bears up 1-0. In the bottom of the third, Truitt doubled, advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on an RBI single from Ryan Hagan to extend Mercer’s lead to 2-0. Upshaw scored on a sacrifice fly out in the top of the fourth to cut the Owls deficit to 2-1. Trailing 4-1 in the top of the fifth inning, Howell notched an RBI single to pull the Owls within 4-2. In the ensuing atbat, Howell launched a two-run home run to right center to the tie game a t 4-4. Mercer retook the lead in the in the bottom of the fifth with a Madden two-RBI double down the left field line, giving the Bears a 6-4 lead. Leading 7-5, Mercer used a four-run bottom of the seventh to pull away and extend its lead to 11-5. KSU will return home to take on Georgia Tech on Tuesday, March 22, at 6 p.m.

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Kennesaw State Holds Inaugural Pro Day Isaac Goodwin Staff Writer The first ever Kennesaw State Pro Day was held Thursday at The Perch, welcoming multiple NFL prospects from all over the country trying to impress scouts. It was a very big step forward for the KSU program, as they continue to build their brand and stamp their footprint into the college football landscape. The event invited over 30 former college football standouts from 12 colleges and universities from across the country including: West Georgia, Northern Arizona, Gardner-Webb, Kennesaw State, Navy, Point University, Shorter College, Fort Valley State,

Reinhardt, Tennessee Tech, Savannah State and Valdosta State. There was also more than a dozen NFL scouts in attendance representing the Redskins, Falcons, Giants, Rams, 49ers, Jets, Chargers, Jaguars, Cowboys, Vikings, Chiefs, Titans and Saints. Out of the players in attendance, three were from Kennesaw State that participated in the drills. The former players were running back Ryan Godhigh, wide receiver Prentice Stone and defensive lineman Mason Harris, as they all attempted to show off their athleticism and impress NFL scouts.

The drills that the players participated in consisted of the vertical jump, broad jump, 40-yard dash, shuttles, cones, positional drills and bench press. Stone had the best day between the three former Owls, showing his athleticism off with a 36-inch vertical, 127-inch broad jump and 4.45 second 40-yard dash. He ran the 40yard dash three separate times and was very consistent with his times, turning the heads of NFL scouts, former coaches and spectators. Stone attributed 645 all-purpose yards during his collegiate career and has the size, speed and athleticism NFL teams are looking for in a slot-

filled wide-receiver. Mason Harris impressed big-time recording a 35.5-inch vertical, 125-inch broad jump, 4.66 second 40-yard dash and 4.48 second shuttle. The former South Carolina Gamecock and Owls’ defensive standout finished his college career with 53 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, four sacks and three forced fumbles. Ryan Godhigh, the former Owls running back, finished his pro day with a 29.5-inch vertical, 127-inch broad jump and 4.65 second 40-yard dash. The former Jacksonville State walk-on accumulated 37 total yards last season for KSU. Putting the three former Owls’ performances into perspective by measuring their numbers against top NFL prospects gives the players a pretty impressive comparison.

Stone’s 40-yard dash ranks 28th overall among all NFL prospects with the fastest being a 4.26, recorded by Cumberland wide receiver Wendell Williams. Stone’s 36-inch vertical is 36th best among all NFL prospects, with the highest being 41.5 inches by Florida State safety Jalen Ramsey. Stone and Godhigh’s 127-inch broad jump is an impressive 17th best among all NFL prospects and turned the heads of scouts. The longest broad jump recorded was 135 inches by Ramsey. The players will all have a chance to showcase their skills again before the NFL draft, which is scheduled for April 2830. The three day event begins at 7 p.m., with the first round on Thursday the 28th, second and third rounds on Friday the 29th, and rounds 4-7 on Saturday the 30th.

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Owls Softball takes series win Chandler Griffin attempts to turn a double play.

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Mason Wittner Staff Writer The Kennesaw State softball team took two out of three games from Jacksonville in its first Atlantic Sun Conference series of the season. Kennesaw State won the final two games of its three-game set with Jacksonville over the weekend to secure its first Atlantic Sun Conference series win of the season. The Owls lost the first end of Saturday’s double-header, 1-0, in 11 innings, won game two, 5-4, and won Sunday’s rubber match, 7-1. Neither squad could get a run on the board in Saturday’s game one. Tied 0-0 at the end of the seventh inning, the Owls and Dolphins were forced into extra innings in KSU’s first A-Sun Conference game of the season. The Owls threatened to score in the top of the eleventh inning, but redshirt-junior Chandler Griffin was thrown out at home while attempting to give the Owls a 1-0 lead.

In the bottom of the inning, Jacksonville’s Heather Roberts notched a walk-off RBI single back to the pitcher to give the Dolphins the 1-0 victory. KSU started game two as lethargic on offense as in game one and the Owls were retired in order in the first and second innings. Jacksonville took the lead in the bottom of the second with a sacrifice fly out that scored senior Victoria Brown. In the top of the third inning, KSU’s bat came to life as senior Kara Chambers notched a two-RBI double to left field to give the Owls a 2-1 lead. On the ensuing at-bat, junior Taylor Denton singled home Chambers to extend the lead to 3-1. Senior Hillary Kartman capped off the scoring in the top of the frame with an RBI single, scoring Denton and putting KSU up 4-1. The Dolphins cut their deficit to one run in the bottom of the

third with an RBI double and an RBI single, respectively. Griffin doubled up the middle in the top of the fourth inning to score Dennis and extend KSU’s lead to 5-3. The Dolphins plated a run in the bottom of the seventh to pull within a run, but sophomore Kristin Griffith struck out looking with a runner on second base to end the game. “It was great to see the kids bounce back and scratch out a win in the second game Saturday,” KSU head coach Tory Acheson told KSUOwls.com. “The first game was a heartbreaker. To say I’m proud of the fight they showed in game two is an understatement.” The Owls carried the momentum from game two into Sunday’s rubber match as Chambers led off the game with a single, stole second, and later scored on an RBI single from

redshirt-junior Courtney Sutter to put KSU up 1-0. Roberts tied the game in the bottom of the first with a solo home run to dead center. It proved to be the only run of the game for the Dolphins. Senior Missy Perkowski singled to center field to plate a pair of runs and give the Owls a 3-1 lead in the top of the third inning. The Owls loaded the bases with one out in the top of the seventh inning before Sutter blasted a grand slam to right center to open up a 7-1 lead for KSU.

“It was a great way to end the weekend,” Acheson told KSUOwls.com. “It was a total team effort. We head great pitching from Logan (Viers) and Morgan (Sikes), a couple of ESPN Top 10 catches by Noelle, and some big hits when we needed them. Courtney’s home run was the backbreaker, but we did a much better job offensively all day.” The Owls will host Stetson in a weekend series starting with a double-header on Saturday, March 25, with estimated start times of 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.