Category: Lifestyle

College Student Homelessness in America

Brittany J. Rosario November 22, 2016 0 Comments
Did you know that, according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), there are currently 58,000 students attending college who identify as homeless? I didn’t. This is an outrageous number of students, and the number has increased by 75% over the last three years. The percentage by which the rate of homelessness has increased makes me concerned. Many college students are forced...

Making the World Tydee: Interview with Joshua Guilbaud

Brittany J. Rosario November 14, 2016 0 Comments
As the world changes from day to day, we are consumed by the situations around us: school, work, our family and friends, and even parties. But do we really take the time to think about tomorrow? To think about the future? Not always. I’d like to introduce you to someone who is doing something to make a difference in the future of our world. Some of you may know him as the previous president of...

The Student Union of Universal Peace and Rights: New Student Organization on Campus

Brittany J. Rosario November 10, 2016 0 Comments
The Student Union of Universal Peace and Rights (SUUPR) had their first meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Their goals are centered around advocacy and promoting policies that work towards peace and rights for all beings. The main short-term and long-term goals for SUUPR include, but are not limited to: Volunteering for Animal Rights of Cobb County Hosting collaborative events with speakers...

You’re Bi?

Anonymous October 29, 2016 0 Comments
In recent years, I’ve become more open about my sexuality because I’ve felt like I’ve been in more accepting and progressive environments. I started telling people I trusted, and then I just kind of assumed that everyone knew I was bisexual. I was wrong, and it has led to some pretty bad responses. I have a feeling that if you’re bi and reading this, you’ve experienced every one of...

Haunted Houses: Where to Get the Best Scare

Kenya Simmons October 26, 2016 0 Comments
It’s that time of year again: ghost stories, candy, and haunted houses. I’ve put together a list of five local haunted houses that are a must-see this year. The best part about this list is that all of these haunted attractions are inexpensive and totally worth it if you like being scared. Now, this list is in no particular order, because all of these attractions are pretty awesome. All of...

Hidden Resources on Campus: Staring You Right in the Face

Brittany J. Rosario October 23, 2016 0 Comments
As a senior at Kennesaw State, I’ve learned a lot in my time here. I figured it’s about time I start sharing some of that information with those who may not know the true value of the opportunity that lies ahead of them. Regardless of how many years you have left before graduation, it is important to get involved both on campus and in your local community. There are several ways to do just...

C’s Get Degrees? – 7 Tips for Acing Your Exams

Brittany J. Rosario October 22, 2016 0 Comments
As the semester continues, the weather is getting cooler and the classes are getting harder. The month of October is known all over the nation as “Midterm Month.” Personally, I don’t have any midterms this semester that are in-class exams, but I have had many in the past. I know what it’s like to have issues with buckling down to study, or even reading the chapter you missed from last...

Freshman Finds: Set a Schedule and Take Some Notes

Kristen Roberson October 21, 2016 0 Comments
Everyone knows you can’t survive college without a good schedule and a plan for taking notes. But don’t worry: if you feel like your schedule is scattered or that you could have done better on a test if you’d had better notes, that’s okay! Even a month into the semester, it’s very easy to locate the perfect tools for strengthening your schedule, neatening your notes, and getting you...

Roommates: A Bonding Experience

Kenya Simmons October 20, 2016 0 Comments
We all have them. Sometimes we don’t choose them. So how do we live with them? Every year, whether your live in the dorms or in an off-campus apartment, there is a new roommate placement. Sometimes you may already know the people you are going to live with, but let’s just say you don’t know any of your roommates. At this point, you’ve talked to them via text or phone call. Move-in day has...

Lupe Fiasco: Homecoming Concert Recap

Brittany J. Rosario October 18, 2016 0 Comments
On Friday, October 14th, KSU Live hosted one of the best Homecoming Concerts of the decade, featuring Kali J, Jaye Newton & DJ Scream! The venue changed from the Fifth Third Bank Stadium on the Kennesaw Campus to the basketball gymnasium on the Marietta Campus. There were some issues that students said they had with getting tickets, but if you made it out you already will agree that this was...