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Student Ministries and their Effect on Campus Life

The college experience is often more than just attending classes and studying. For many students, it involves exploring new social and spiritual opportunities. Student ministries have become increasingly popular on college campuses, providing students with a sense of community and a space to explore their faith; but, how exactly do student ministries affect campus life? One of the biggest...

The Entertainment Industry and its Influence on today’s Fashion Trends

“Fashion trends are being heavily influenced by small screen style,” Harper’s Bazaar’s writer Amy De Klerk said. The entertainment industry has heavily influenced trends in fashion culture.  There are many factors as to why the entertainment industry substantially affects fashion. These factors include the pandemic, diversification of television and even the expansion of social...

The Fencing Owls at Kennesaw State University

KENNESAW, Ga. - The Kennesaw State Fencing Owls is a co-ed sports club that welcomes members of any level. The Fencing Owls, founded in 2012, dedicates itself to introducing students to the fencing sport, providing them practicing opportunities and encouraging each other to compete in tournaments. “It's very beginner-friendly, whether you're brand new to the club or to the sport,” said...

How to Prevent Social Media from impacting your Personal Relationships

Social media is a great way to stay connected, share information, create content and stay up to date with current events. Social media is a huge part of everyday life because of all that it can offer. While all of these benefits are great, it is also easy to get stuck in an endless scroll cycle on social media. Spending too much time on social media can cause you to unintentionally isolate...

Beyond Brushstrokes: Exploring the Pros and Cons of AI Art

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...

Seller Spotlight: Oddballl Vintage

Photo Credit: @oddballlvintage Model: @elisha_janae In the height of online retail and vintage resell, Texas-based business Oddballl Vintage manages to set itself apart from the rest. Open since 2016, Oddballl specializes in selling unique, funky, and one of a kind second-hand clothing. The owners carefully curate their inventory in order to provide customers with a wide array of colors,...

SPOTLIGHT: Black Storm Cheer Squad

Photo Credit: Black Storm Cheer Squad The Black Storm Cheer Squad continues to twist, stomp and shake to maketheir presence known at Kennesaw State University. Classified as a stomp-and-shake cheer team, The Black Storm Cheer Squad is separate from the KennesawState Cheerleading team. Unlike a traditional cheer team, their cheers includedance components in addition to traditional cheer...

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On a (Speed) Date, Kinda Nervous

Earlier this month, the Kennesaw Activities Board puton a speed dating night in The Loft as part of their“Week of Hot Lovin”, a series of Valentine’s Day-themedevents leading up to the holiday.I’ve never been in a relationship, and lately, I’ve reallybeen in the mood to change that, so when ourEditor-in-Chief brought up the speed dating event assomething to potentially write a story...

Boredom Strikes Again: What to Do in The Kennesaw Area

Please note that due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many of these locations have suspended or adjusted hours. Double-check before making plans and be sure to abide by all self-isolation and social distancing guidelines. College life can get repetitive and boring. Going to class, studying, taking exams -- it's the never-ending cycle of student life. Sometimes it’s helpful to take a breather and just...

Mac Demarco: An Exploration Into ‘Bum Chic’

Canadian singer/songwriter Mac Demarco has made a name for himself in recent years, due to his laidback, lo-fi, synth pop sound. With “slacker rock” hits like Salad Days, Chamber of Reflection and Blue Boy, Demarco has become somewhat of a figurehead for the modern day indie rock movement. Demarco succeeds in crafting his own genre of easy listening, although his music is...