Three New Restaurants To Try In Cobb County

Picture Credit: CJ Richardson If you’re feeling adventurous or looking for new places to eat, here are three new restaurants near campus to try. Tell them The Peak sent you! SUPER PIZZA BROS Picture Credit: CJ Richardson Super Pizza Bros’ menu includes pizza, tacos, calzones, salads, and much more. Super Pizza Bros uses a probiotic crust to allow for easier digestion.  This restaurant...

What is Yoga and why students should practice it

Namaste, a term that signifies inclusiveness, awareness and wholeness within ourselves. Surely, you’ve heard this word being used in relation to a common practice known as yoga; however, have you ever thought about partaking in this form of meditation yourself? With loads of schoolwork and every other aspect of college life on your shoulders you may just thank yourself for doing so. What is...

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 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...

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...

Restaurant Spotlight: Boru Ramen and Poke Bar

Ramen is considered the ultimate Asian comfort food, and Kennesaw's Boru Ramen and Poke Bar does it right. Less than a ten minute drive from campus, nestled between a men’s apparel store and a waxing salon, sits a small eatery that feels cool the moment you walk in. Hand-drawn chalkboard menus, an open kitchen wafting smells and flavors across the tables, and an always-friendly staff make up...

The Story of the KSU Volleyball Owls: Failure + Triumph = Redemption

The 2018 volleyball season ended abruptly for the Kennesaw State University (KSU) women’s volleyball team when they lost in the tournament championship match to Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) on KSU’s home court. However, the 2019 season ended with satisfaction, joy and redemption when the roles were reversed and the Owls beat FGCU on their home court. How often do you get a chance to beat the...

How to Maintain Those “Not So New” Resolutions

Let’s be honest. I’m pretty sure just like me, you left a few of those January 2019 resolutions in March of 2019. The year got hectic, plans fell through, and you lost sight of the big picture. It’s never too late to pick up the baton again and try to create a change that can not only better you, but those around you as well. Simple changes can make those large life goals possible by using...

Exploring Atlanta on A College Budget

Atlanta is quickly becoming a hot spot for tourists. Some places like the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coke have long been essential attractions to visit in Atlanta, but they can be crowded and too expensive for the average college student to enjoy.  While the thought of spending the day in the city may sound financially intimidating to a broke college student, there are plenty of free and...