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Crispr Technology: History, Usage And Ethical Concerns

Jacob Cruz November 30, 2023 0 Comments

CRISPR Technology is an exciting new gene editing tool that allows scientists to edit and modify genes in organisms. Gene editing technologies such as clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats, or CRISPR, primarily focus on creating effective treatments and possible cures for diseases such as ornithine transcarbamylase, sickle cell disease, β-thalassemia, Alzheimer’s, and even...

The Whisper Part 2

Audrey Quansah November 9, 2023 0 Comments

A sense of eeriness overcame Elle as she peered off onto the glistening, vibrant ocean. She couldn’t shake off a lingering sense of evil being near. Eva awoke and took a minute to sit up. Her face was still swollen from the blows Barry had unleashed on her. Elle noticed Eva’s movements and made her way toward her. “How do you feel?” Eva asked as the young girl approached....

Three New Restaurants To Try In Cobb County

Rachel Rich November 8, 2023 0 Comments

Picture Credit: CJ Richardson If you’re feeling adventurous or looking for new places to eat, here are three new restaurants near campus to try. Tell them The Peak sent you! SUPER PIZZA BROS Picture Credit: CJ Richardson Super Pizza Bros’ menu includes pizza, tacos, calzones, salads, and much more. Super Pizza Bros uses a probiotic crust to allow for easier digestion. This restaurant...

Beyond Brushstrokes: Exploring the Pros and Cons of AI Art

Sara Hagen September 15, 2023 0 Comments

On June 21, Marvel Studios’ released their new show “Secret Invasion.” The title sequence of “Secret Invasion” was created using artificial intelligence. This comes after they employed incredibly talented artists for the creation of the hit movie “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Artists and visual effects creators have called for unionizing and regulations to protect...

Getting Motivated in the Face of Procrastination

Cam Lorys February 24, 2020 0 Comments

If you’ve been in college for any amount of time, and you’re like almost every other student who’s ever lived, you are no stranger to procrastination. It affects all of us. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, anywhere from 80 to 95 percent of college students procrastinate. If you’re reading this article right now and you should be doing math homework or writing...

Binge Worthy TV Shows to Distract Your Mind & Release Stress

Megan Williams January 14, 2020 0 Comments

As college students, we have a lot of stress on our shoulders. From choosing a major to earning good grades, there are times when we just need to sit back and relax. And what better way to unwind than discovering new (and old) binge-worthy TV shows. Don’t worry, there won’t be any spoilers! Friends (Netflix) I’m starting off with a major classic! To keep it short and simple, Friends...

The Dangers of Vaping

Hannah Menkus January 14, 2020 0 Comments

Good morning! It is the perfect time to wake yourself up! In other words, it is the perfect time to locate that vape, which is probably somewhere entangled under the pillow. Many students who use nicotine-charged e-cigarettes take an average of 140 to 300 puffs per day, according to the Journal of Addiction Research and Therapy. Increased Vaping Related Illnesses As many people have probably...

Three Emergency Medical Techniques Everyone Should Know

Mezi Mulugeta January 14, 2020 0 Comments

You’re taking notes on your professor’s lecture when they pause. You glance up from your notebook—only to see them motionless on the floor. What do you do? As Mayo Clinic assures, it’s better to do something than nothing at all, regardless of your level of emergency medical training. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was most likely what you...

Seasons Come and Go…

Sierra Vincent January 14, 2020 0 Comments

The leaves are changing, the air is slightly chillier, and the Town Center mall is already blaring classic holiday songs through their department stores. "All I Want for Christmas" is on constant replay on your roommate's speaker, but all you want is a simple escape from these seasonal blues. Diagnose & Self-Assess Seasonal Depression, formally known as seasonal affective...

The 411 on The Enneagram Personality Test

Roseline Chavannes January 14, 2020 0 Comments

Are you a Two? Nine? When you’re stressed, do you go to a One? The Enneagram has become a new trend these past few months. Social networking sites such as Instagram have a plethora of accounts dedicated to the Enneagram, whether they provide knowledgeable information or just spam memes relating to the Enneagram. So, what exactly is the Enneagram? The Basics According to the Enneagram...

Student Persues Dream of Becoming a Pediatric Physician

Caitlyn Jenkins October 22, 2019 0 Comments

Alyssa Ontiveros has known that she wanted to be a pediatric physician for a long time. She works hard every day to make this dream a reality. Pursuing her degree at KSU is just one of the steps she is taking on her journey to success. The Spark is Lit Ontiveros’s younger brother, Andrew inspired her to pursue this career at a very young age. At only eight years old, she went to the hospital...

Staying Organized When Planners Just Don’t Work

Bryanna Walker October 17, 2019 0 Comments

Summer has ended and students are ready to tackle the new school year. You have all of your school supplies including the ol’ planner. Each year your trusty planner has successfully managed to keep you organized and on track all semester long…unless you’re like me. Every school year I would purchase a planner, hoping to be like many of my peers who would write in them every day and...

OwlTec: KSU’s Apple & Tech Resource

Cadi Martin October 17, 2019 0 Comments

Located across from the bookstore on the lower level of the Carmichael Student Center sits a small storefront packed to the brim with tech. A table of Macbooks to play with sits just feet from the entrance, and calculators and phone accessories line the walls. OwlTEC may be on the small side, but it serves as Kennesaw State’s hub for all your technological needs. The entrance to OwlTEC,...

Fall Fashion according to your Sun Sign

Emilee Russell October 8, 2019 0 Comments

Greetings ladies and gentleman! Fall is here and it is truly glorious. We have said goodbye to the summer heat practically melting the skin off of our bodies and hello to the crisp cool air that welcomes the holiday season. Hopefully the planets have been kind to everyone so far this semester. With Mercury entering retrograde yet again on Halloween, it is going to be so tempting to blame every...

Club Spotlight: Exercise Science Majors Club

Cameron Crumpton November 13, 2023 0 Comments

photo credit: CJ Richardson Calling all students of all majors who are interested in getting involved with a club on campus! The Exercise Science Majors Club is here to get you active and healthy this semester. Kennesaw State University’s Exercise Science Majors Club began in 2007 with the sole purpose of creating a community of students interested in the health field, especially exercise...

The Ongoing Crisis of Hospitals Dumping Patients

Sara Hagen November 10, 2023 0 Comments

In December 2022, the University Hospital of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, allegedly abandoned an aging female patient on the sidewalk near the hospital. Her bare legs were exposed, and she was breathing hard with a blanket draped over her face. A hospital employee told WAVE News that she had seen hospital security wheeling the patient onto the sidewalk and abandoning her and her...

FILM REVIEW: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

Gahnique Bell October 19, 2023 0 Comments

“Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” has been a hit on Netflix with raving reviews. The show is a spin off series from the former show Bridgerton containing six-hour long episodes filled with similar steamy romance and intriguing characters. The plot follows Charlotte Mecklenburg-Strelitz, a young girl from Germany who was chosen to marry King George III of England. The show follows their...

Local Music Spotlight: An interview with Indie band, Equal Creatures in the Atlanta DIY music scene.

Wes Alvis October 19, 2023 0 Comments

The Atlanta area is home to a thriving DIY music scene with dozens of active bands. There is a broad range of styles represented and produced under the DIY ethos. DIY ethos is the idea of homespun expression of real people working to create music and produce shows themselves within their community. It’s inherently for the common people, a belief that anyone can do it yourself whether it be...

From the Dance Floor to Daily Life: Embracing the Spirit of EDM Festivals

Ogemdi Maribe October 5, 2023 0 Comments

Reflecting on music festivals as a whole, one might think of the silly accessories and intricate outfits some might wear that create the scene. Others might associate the live electronic music that’s played with some irresponsible behavior within the community. The environment surrounding music festivals does encourage silliness and loose rules; however, this isn’t the only perspective...

The Whisper, Part One

Audrey Quansah September 20, 2023 0 Comments

All six survivors raced out of the dense jungle of the island and across the white sandy shores of its beach. Elle Dietrich, the one running the fastest, wailed as she saw her dead father in a pool of blood on the sand. Mason Dietrich had just jumped off the cliff to his death. It had only been a week since they...

What is Yoga and why students should practice it

Cameron Crumpton September 20, 2023 0 Comments

Namaste, a term that signifies inclusiveness, awareness and wholeness within ourselves. Surely, you’ve heard this word being used in relation to a common practice known as yoga; however, have you ever thought about partaking in this form of meditation yourself? With loads of schoolwork and every other aspect of college life on your shoulders you may just thank yourself for doing so. What is...