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5 Things to Know if Running is Your Thing

Josh Milton October 22, 2019 0 Comments

It isn't uncommon for upcoming college students to want to get involved in a new sport or activity upon starting their lives at KSU. But many often find themselves asking, where do I start? Luckily for them, the Kennesaw area has many running stores that can help the beginning or seasoned runner accomplish whatever goals they have in mind. So after paying attention to these tips, consider giving...

How to Stay Productive During a Butt-Kicking Semester

Olivia Subero October 22, 2019 0 Comments

We’ve all had those oh-so hectic days of rushing from class to class, trying to finish notes and homework in between already packed schedules, and cramming in all the information from last week’s lecture to stay up to date. Not to mention it’s ten times harder when you have a part-time job. It sounds almost impossible to juggle so much. But how hard is it really? Instead of letting tough...

The Body’s Fitness Journey From High School to College

Latricia Elliot October 22, 2019 0 Comments

Disclaimer: I am in no way a certified fitness expert. Please contact your health physician for questions. Do not expect results of any kind. In most high schools, a physical education class is a requirement. After that, though, your physical health is left up to you. I began my fitness journey early in my junior year of high school at GSU due to dual enrollment. I wanted to gain healthier...

When Recycling Fails

Cam Lorys October 22, 2019 0 Comments

Since your childhood, you’ve probably been constantly reminded of recycling. Maybe you recall sorting your garbage in elementary school: snack wrappers go in the trash can, but extra scratch paper goes in the recycling bin. Maybe you have a habit of using your own totes instead of getting plastic bags at the grocery store. Or perhaps you bring a reusable water bottle to work. The concept of...

KSU Student Reps Thailand at 2019 Soccer World Cup

Chris Drummond October 22, 2019 0 Comments

Imagine this. You’re coming off a soccer season where you broke a single-season record in saves (94). You have a Goals Against Average of 1.04 after playing 19 games. Of those 19 games played, your team won 12 of them. Furthermore, you turned 21, and once the season and your classes conclude, you get the opportunity to represent your country in the 2019 Soccer World Cup. Not only do you...

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...

Froomies: Is rooming with your friends really a good idea?

Megan Williams October 17, 2019 0 Comments

We’ve all read the horror stories of friends deciding to become roommates, but have you ever heard ones that actually work out? For a lot of people, living with their friends sounds like a never-ending slumber party. And it can be! But you need to understand a few things before signing that lease. Here are some tips and tricks that can help make rooming with your friends a joyful...

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,...

A Decade in Fashion: The 90s

Xena Thompson October 8, 2019 0 Comments

The nineties was a fast moving decade. Beanie babies were all the craze, Seattle grunge took the world by storm and Bill Clinton’s private affairs were put on blast. It gave us the Gulf War, but also the end of the Cold War. It was the decade of third wave feminism, sitcoms galore, and a brand new World Wide Web. Music before the new millennium brought us the Spice Girls, The Backstreet...