Category: Lifestyle

Culture Spotlight: Cuba

Cam Lorys February 22, 2020 0 Comments
Every year, KSU’s Division of Global Affairs chooses a country to highlight and study throughout the year. For the 2019-2020 school year, we are celebrating the country of Cuba. This means learning about its culture, including language, values, history, and traditions. Two Cuban students share their experiences as we explore the culture of Cuba. Photo by AussieActive on Unsplash Language...

Binge Worthy TV Shows to Distract Your Mind & Release Stress

Megan Williams January 14, 2020 0 Comments
As college students, we have a lot of stress on our shoulders. From choosing a major to earning good grades, there are times when we just need to sit back and relax. And what better way to unwind than discovering new (and old) binge-worthy TV shows. Don’t worry, there won’t be any spoilers! Friends (Netflix) I’m starting off with a major classic! To keep it short and simple, Friends...

Seasons Come and Go…

Sierra Vincent January 14, 2020 0 Comments
The leaves are changing, the air is slightly chillier, and the Town Center mall is already blaring classic holiday songs through their department stores. "All I Want for Christmas" is on constant replay on your roommate's speaker, but all you want is a simple escape from these seasonal blues.  Diagnose & Self-Assess  Seasonal Depression, formally known as seasonal affective...

Get to know the Students behind the Art.

Emma Ryan October 27, 2019 0 Comments
In the Visual Arts Building at KSU’s Kennesaw Campus, 10 senior art students are preparing for their capstone project: an exhibit at the Fine Arts Gallery where each student will present several of their creations to the public. The Peak was granted unique access to the exhibit as we sat down with these students to gain insight into their art. Olivia Satterfield Olivia Satterfield incorporated...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Reece Godwin October 22, 2019 0 Comments
Hydro Flasks, metal straws, bamboo toothbrushes, oh my! There are so many ideas that young adults of Kennesaw have been advocating for as a way to go green. Sometimes, all it takes is realizing that walking a few extra steps to the recycling bin is worth making a positive difference on the whole planet. It is kind of hard to be selfish or lazy when justified in that way. If we are doing little...

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...
Photo by Meah Blackmon

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...

Letter from the Outgoing Editor-in-Chief

Griffith Knoop December 31, 2018 0 Comments
I’ve been with the publication for about three years, now, but it feels like it’s been much longer than that. When I joined The Sting as Web Editor, things were a lot different: Student Media had a board that put all the big decisions to a vote; everyone in an editorial position got paid; we put our magazines out monthly. Though much has changed and despite all the struggling we’ve done,...
black and white photo of a spooky forest at night to get you in the Halloween mood!

Halloween 2018: Trends, Predictions, and Ideas

Kelsie Anderson October 31, 2018 0 Comments
The leaves are falling, pumpkin spice has taken over and October is here. Along with autumn, Halloween is around the corner. Are you looking for a great costume? Couples costumes? Or maybe group costumes? Here are some ideas and a prediction of what you may see tonight. In the past two years unicorns and mermaids have flooded the nights of Halloween celebration. Whimsical creatures, glitter,...