Author: Brittany J. Rosario

College Student Homelessness in America

Brittany J. Rosario November 22, 2016 0 Comments
Did you know that, according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), there are currently 58,000 students attending college who identify as homeless? I didn’t. This is an outrageous number of students, and the number has increased by 75% over the last three years. The percentage by which the rate of homelessness has increased makes me concerned. Many college students are forced...

Making the World Tydee: Interview with Joshua Guilbaud

Brittany J. Rosario November 14, 2016 0 Comments
As the world changes from day to day, we are consumed by the situations around us: school, work, our family and friends, and even parties. But do we really take the time to think about tomorrow? To think about the future? Not always. I’d like to introduce you to someone who is doing something to make a difference in the future of our world. Some of you may know him as the previous president of...

The Student Union of Universal Peace and Rights: New Student Organization on Campus

Brittany J. Rosario November 10, 2016 0 Comments
The Student Union of Universal Peace and Rights (SUUPR) had their first meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Their goals are centered around advocacy and promoting policies that work towards peace and rights for all beings. The main short-term and long-term goals for SUUPR include, but are not limited to: Volunteering for Animal Rights of Cobb County Hosting collaborative events with speakers...

Top 10 Halloween Films

Brittany J. Rosario October 26, 2016 0 Comments
Here are my top ten Halloween films of all time. These are the kinds of movies you can watch to relive your childhood, or if you’re babysitting on Halloween. DISCLAIMER: This article contains spoilers and does not rank the films in any particular order. Halloweentown / Halloweentown High I absolutely love these Disney movies. Every Halloween weekend, I would sit on my bed and watch these two...

Hidden Resources on Campus: Staring You Right in the Face

Brittany J. Rosario October 23, 2016 0 Comments
As a senior at Kennesaw State, I’ve learned a lot in my time here. I figured it’s about time I start sharing some of that information with those who may not know the true value of the opportunity that lies ahead of them. Regardless of how many years you have left before graduation, it is important to get involved both on campus and in your local community. There are several ways to do just...

C’s Get Degrees? – 7 Tips for Acing Your Exams

Brittany J. Rosario October 22, 2016 0 Comments
As the semester continues, the weather is getting cooler and the classes are getting harder. The month of October is known all over the nation as “Midterm Month.” Personally, I don’t have any midterms this semester that are in-class exams, but I have had many in the past. I know what it’s like to have issues with buckling down to study, or even reading the chapter you missed from last...

Top 10 Horror Films

Brittany J. Rosario October 19, 2016 0 Comments
Here are my top 10 horror films of all time. These are the kinds of movies you don’t watch by yourself in the dark on Halloween, and, if you do, you might need to watch a comedy afterwards. DISCLAIMER: this article may contain spoilers, gruesome graphics (not for the squeamish), and does not rank the films in any particular order. Let’s start with a classic film that everybody and their mama...

Lupe Fiasco: Homecoming Concert Recap

Brittany J. Rosario October 18, 2016 0 Comments
On Friday, October 14th, KSU Live hosted one of the best Homecoming Concerts of the decade, featuring Kali J, Jaye Newton & DJ Scream! The venue changed from the Fifth Third Bank Stadium on the Kennesaw Campus to the basketball gymnasium on the Marietta Campus. There were some issues that students said they had with getting tickets, but if you made it out you already will agree that this was...

Office of Student Advocacy: Interview with Nicole Phillips

Brittany J. Rosario May 5, 2016 0 Comments
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

Brittany J. Rosario May 3, 2016 0 Comments
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...