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Imagine That: The EDM Experience

I always enjoy going to electronic music festivals. Everything about them is always so amazing and grand, and being surrounded by so many like-minded and friendly people who are all there to have a good time is an awesome feeling. This year, I had the pleasure of being able to gain entrance to the Imagine Music Festival, which was hosted at a new venue: the Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was a long...

Imagine Fest: A DJ’s Perspective

During my adventures at the Imagine Music Festival this year, I had the great opportunity to interview the lovely and multitalented Leah Culver. She’s not only a DJ and producer of music, but also a singer during her shows. Leah Culver, formerly known as MK Ultra, operates out of New York and L.A. but has decided to grace her hometown of Atlanta with her presence for this amazing weekend. Henry...

Imagine This: Mixin’ Like the Pros

Are there any songs you enjoy that you think could use a good remixing, but you don’t think that you could do it justice? Ever wanted to produce your own music, but don’t know where to start? Well, look no further! Thanks to some research I did while at the Imagine Music Festival this year, I have noted two good software programs that anyone interested in integrating into the realm of music...

KSAC: Kennesaw State A Cappella

This month celebrates the two-year anniversary of the establishment of Kennesaw State’s very own a cappella team, KSAC. Founded in September of 2014 by current president Aria Davis, the team thrives on good music and great people as they learn and compete together. Auditions were held on Sunday, September 11th for potential new candidates of the team. I had the privilege of being invited to...

Prescription Drug Use: TAKE-BACK Initiative

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the United States is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic.  Opioids, including prescription opioid pain relievers and heroin, killed over 28,000 people in 2014, which is more than any year on record. The Higher Education TAKE-BACK Initiative is a branch program that is a part of the Think About It campaign, and is designed to reduce...

KSU Spirit Day at Bojangles’

On June 27, the athletics department hosted Kennesaw State University’s Spirit Day at Bojangles’ in Kennesaw. Between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., the KSU Athletics Department gave out KSU-branded merch and took Kodak photos of students with the school’s mascots. Football Coach Brian Bohannon helped make biscuits in the back with Bojangles’ employees! We spoke to Bohannon briefly about the...

Office of Student Advocacy: Interview with Nicole Phillips

In January 2016, the Office of Student Advocacy was founded, in the words of President Papp, in order to “address student concerns regarding campus civility, student welfare and other issues that may compromise the culture of belonging at KSU.” The purpose of the Office of Student Advocacy is to serve as a critical component in upholding values of the institutional mission. The office is a...

Music & Meditation: Stress Relief 101

I want you to imagine a peaceful place full of flowers, sunshine, and palm trees. The smell of the ocean breeze blows under your nose as you dig your toes into the soft white sand. You inhale the good vibes and exhale the bad ones. There is nothing on your mind. You focus on your breathing to find your inner harmony. Usually when I meditate I listen to music. I have even created my own energetic...