Building a Personal Brand

I use Colgate, I have always used Colgate, and will probably use Colgate for many years to come. Many of us get attached to products; whether it is a certain type of toothpaste or a type of phone, we are so accustomed to these products that we swear to be loyal to them. So, what gets us attached to these products? The branding! Brands affect our decision to use certain products consciously and...

Online vs. On Campus: Which Way Is Right for You?

Summer registration has begun, and fall semester looms ahead! You have councilors to advise you about your subjects - but how do you know whether you should take your classes online or on campus? If you’ve never taken an online class before, it can be tough to know if it might benefit you. But never fear! This article is here to help you weigh the pros and cons of both options, so you can...

The STEM Career Fair: A Bazaar of Opportunities

Walking around the room for the STEM career fair, I was reminded of a bazaar. Crowded and hot, the people move about, looking for what interests them. Men and women in suits go up to the merchant's stall, filled with curiosity. However, at this bazaar, it is the merchants doing the buying and the browsers doing the selling: selling their skills, selling their personality. They move onto the next...

The People of Kennesaw – An Original Video Series

The People of Kennesaw is a video series created by KSU Lifestyle in order to showcase the diverse cast of interesting people that have been a part of the Kennesaw State University culture. Our goal is to seek out faculty, staff, students, and alumni of KSU and help tell their own personal story. We want these videos to be a personal expression of the featured individual. They will have the...

Saving as a Student

You're completely on your own and your bank account has fallen to almost zero - we've all had that experience at some point in our college career, or have at least known someone who went through it. It's difficult to be completely on your own when your bank account has dwindled down to nothing. I experienced this my sophomore year and didn’t know how I would survive from one day to the next....

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:...

Exploring the Brotherhood: Delta Sig

“What we’re here to do is better people. Our motto is better men, better lives. If you can better yourself and better your life, then you can better those around you.” This is just the beginning of what the President of Delta Sig had to say about his fraternity and their pursuit of excellence. Allen English arrived early for our interview, and, after a few pictures, we sat and chatted about...

Valentine’s Day: Love Yourself

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...

Show Love This Season

As we gradually move away from the jingle bells and the countdowns for this wonderful new year, we are once again sucked into yet another significant celebration: Valentine's Day. It’s just another day to show love to our loved ones, especially our significant others. Love is beautiful and should be cherished. It is important, however, that we extend our love to those beyond our family and...

Valentine’s Day: Love on a Budget

As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, some are planning romantic dates with their significant others while the rest of us are doing just about anything to avoid the dreaded subject. One thing we can all agree on is that Valentine’s Day can be excessively expensive. All my college budgeters out there…never fear! Whether you are hooked up, hanging with friends, or single and swiping through...