Author: Samantha Holt

The Campus Life Editor for The Peak, Kennesaw State's lifestyle magazine. I enjoy writing, reading, the subject of space, and authenticity in all shapes and sizes. Not sure where my path leads, but I hope it ends on a beach somewhere. Shoot me an email if you have a story idea or are interested in writing for Campus Life!

Surviving College Parties

Samantha Holt June 20, 2017 0 Comments
The average college experience is sprinkled with parties and students often find themselves in sticky situations. My sliver of experience with college parties has taught me a standard for how to handle myself when things take a wrong turn. For those over the age of 21, here are several drinking-related situations and how to deal with them: The spins. It’s summer! When school’s out (or down to...

The Sound of Vinyl Records

Samantha Holt May 31, 2017 0 Comments
Vinyl records have made a comeback with millennials as we flock to the local record stores to purchase these sleek, black disks. What is it about playing music in this fashion that draws us to keep purchasing and making LPs and EPs? Is it merely the vintage aspect of owning records, or is it something more? I argue that it is the owning of and playing records that creates a new experience of...

Which Student Are You This Summer?

Samantha Holt May 17, 2017 0 Comments
Many moons ago (before college), my summers were always the same - whether I was sitting at home watching cable TV or walking around outside with the neighborhood kids, the summer was consistent. Since beginning college, however, each summer has been a new experience for me, with its own sets of friends, goals, and activities. My first summer was spent recklessly (see below, "The Partier") while...

The Bright Side to Early Classes

Samantha Holt April 24, 2017 0 Comments
Registration for Fall semester has started, and I know a few unfortunate students have fallen victim to class scheduling. Some students are unlucky enough to get stuck with an unavoidable 8:00 a.m. class, and, even if it is the most exciting class in my schedule, there is nothing exciting about taking an early class. I have never been, nor will I ever be, a morning person; the day does not start...

Earth Day’s Birthday

Samantha Holt April 21, 2017 0 Comments
“On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against the deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps,...

Video Games to Be on the Lookout for in 2017

Samantha Holt March 6, 2017 0 Comments
Are you getting tired of your unchanging video game collection? Game developers are hard at work, pushing their creative limits as another year brings the release of the latest graphics and story lines. Here are five video games you should be on the lookout for year: 1. Visage Visage is an independent survival horror game that, rather than being full of jump-scares, is more psychological in...

Valentine’s Day: Love Yourself

Samantha Holt February 14, 2017 0 Comments
With Valentine’s Day upon us, one of the most important relationship in our lives is the one we have with ourselves. Loving yourself is not instant—it is a gradual process riddled with trial and error. Some individuals spend years learning to love themselves while others never figure it out. Amidst the stress and hectic day-to-day bustle, here are a few steps you can take to build a closer...