5 Steps to Becoming a Healthier Student

I'll be the first to admit that I am not the most athletic of people. Growing up in a family full of athletes, I had to find my own ways of staying healthy and active. College doesn’t exactly lend a hand, what with all the amazing culinary options we have on campus. This semester, I have intentionally searched for ways to stay fit while doing very little. Here is my lazy man’s guide to...

Assisting Students Step-By-Step

“He served all he could, and assembled a village to impact lives.” This is how Vaughn Williams, Director of Athletics, would like to be known for during his tenure at Kennesaw State University. He has built his foundation on servitude and creating memorable experiences for students. When Vaughn Williams first stepped on campus, he was astounded by how diverse KSU was and how new the...

Allergy-Free Eats: St. Paddy’s Day Picks

St. Patrick’s Day is coming: are you ready to celebrate with some festive treats? If you’re seeking a delicious crunch and a sweet punch, try these mint chocolate-chip cookies with a shamrock smoothie! Mint Chocolate-Chip Cookies: Cookies are the easiest thing in the world to bake. As long as all the ingredients are thrown together and plopped on the tray, you can’t go wrong. This recipe...

Surviving the Mid-Semester Slump

It's that time of the semester, when all we want to do is crawl under our covers for a Netflix binge. But, of course, we are faced instead with midterm exams and papers that catch you completely off-guard. This is just part of the whole college hustle. We have to find ways to relax and maintain balance in order to avoid completely freaking out. Here are a few suggestions on how to do just that:...

The Heartbroken City

Unbelievable, sorrow, and despair - these are just a few words that any Atlanta football fan would use to describe this year’s Super Bowl. I cannot begin to explain the amount of emotions on that long Sunday night. Atlanta was ready to explode with excitement for our first NFL championship. The Falcons got off to a great start and seemed to be pulling away with the victory, but everything...

History in the Making

In light of the amazing year of football, the fans are either on their feet or are highly anticipating their team's offseason. There are now only two teams that are still in the hunt for the championship: the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons. These teams have dominated throughout the playoffs and landed themselves a trip to Houston. This year’s Super Bowl will officially end the...

Dirty Birds: Playoff Fever

It’s that time of year again, people! Beer is in the cooler and football is in the air. Some of the world’s biggest and strongest people will come together to ram into each other at full speed. Exciting, right? Energized crowds will come together to admire these athletes and show pride for their team and city. Football this year has definitely been strange and interesting to watch. One of the...

Holiday Havoc (And How to Protect Your Pets from It)

Holidays are just around the corner, and we’re all looking forward to well-deserved breaks. Certainly your pets are looking forward to spending more time with you - aren’t you the center of their world? With holiday stress, however, comes the opportunity for slip-ups, so take extra steps to make sure your furry friends stay safe this holiday season. Here are some handy tips for ensuring both...

Allergy-FREE Eats: Easy-To-Make Chocolate Cake

The hectic holiday season is coming, full of festivities and food and bringing the question of what to make? That question is even further complicated if you, your family, or your friends have food allergies. If you do, you know the holidays can be an even more tricky and stressful season when it comes to mealtimes. What do you do? Find the perfect allergy-free recipe of course! Here’s on for...

World Series

Game 7s are a baseball fan's heaven. This event was the pinnacle of pressure in the sport of baseball as the Cleveland Indians hosted the Chicago Cubs in a winner-takes-all game. These two teams were both starving for a World Series title, as the Cubs haven't won since 1908 and the Indians haven't won since 1940. These are the two longest World Series droughts in the MLB. This game wasn't just...