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Trees lie across neighborhood streets and on power lines in Adairsville. Photo courtesy of Cody Skinner

A violent storm system Some students like Taylor According to Lang, KSU suffered In other areas of Georgia arrived in the city to help clean damaged cities across the Hunt was just fed up with little damage due to the storm. cities like Adairsville, received up the damage where hundreds southeast after spawning receiving repeated alerts, “If @ “[The damage was] Minimally more damage from the storm. of cars were flipped and 97 several tornados and killing kennesawstate calls or texts me relative to physical problems A high EF-3 tornado that was structures were damaged. two last Wednesday. ONE more time... #WEGETIT.” such as small flooding in one-quarter mile wide touched The KSU Athletics The storm caused flooding in “[Crisis coordinators] are the only 3 buildings out of the down in Adairsville and was on Department will be collecting the game room and the ceiling direct link to my office who are 37 on campus,” said Lang. the ground for 20 minutes. donations for those suffering to leak in the Student Center on trying to get the best and most “Those issues were either fixed The Atlanta Journal in Adairsville at all on campus campus. accurate information out there,” immediately on one, two are Constitution reports that at athletic events until Feb 12. Calls, emails and texts were said Robert Lang, Assistant still being worked.” least 1,000 volunteers have sent out by the KSU Emergency Vice President of Security Alert System cautioning and and Safety. “We are always updating students about the looking for better methods and IF @KENNESAWSTATE CALLS storm. Classes, however, were technologies that work, but we not canceled school wide. can’t fight rumors, especially OR TEXTS Some students were opposed when using text, tweets and ME ONE MORE TIME... to the school remaining other immediate info sharing is open during the storm. “@ present.” #WEGETIT. kennesawstate Is absolutely Strategic Security and Safety -Taylor Hunt stupid. Making their students is the office that issues the drive to class then walk across actual alerts and monitors campus is ridiculous,” tweeted radars and alerts from the KSU student Kayla Michelle. National Oceanographic and Other students also had Atmospheric Agency and their issues with the KSU Alert Cobb County Emergency System as well. Management Agency. “@kennesawstate warning “We use many different means there is a tornado, watch vehicles of information,” means there could be one,” said Lang. “We are always Emergency personnel respond to downed said KSUdegreeFail. Eric Harvey researching other vehicles that power lines and overturned cars in Adairsville. asked “@kennesawstate so do I come to our attention for timely seek immediate shelter or go to notifications.” Photo courtesy of Cody Skinner class? I can’t do both…” FEB. 5 2013 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL 2 3 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL FEB. 5 2013 Police Beat is compiled OWL weekly from Kennesaw State University’s Safe Greg Bieger and Sound Police public News Editor Don’t miss any OWL Events! records. Names are Check back each week for a new calendar of KSU’s removed for privacy. upcoming events. Don’t Make your see your event? We want Kacie S. Whaley Staff Writer to know! Please send event information to newseditor@ ksusentinel.com Wednesday A BRAWL AT THE VILLAGE Adventures in Operations6 Research At midnight on Jan. The aggressor then began Valentine Kennesaw Women in 20, Officer Mason, along to punch and scratch the fall in love Mathematics with three other officers, resident, leaving bruises 2:20-3:45 p.m. were called to University and marks on the resident’s with just a touch Burrus Building room 151 Village regarding a fight. body. The aggressor told A resident of the building authorities that he had Free Salasa Dance Lessons explained to authorities that been drinking at a friend’s ALAS: Association of Latin an intoxicated male began apartment and was trying to American Students knocking and kicking at his find his way back to the party. 3:30-5:00 p.m. apartment door, as well as The attacker was then placed University Rooms the door across the hallway. under arrest for simple Thursday The intoxicated male began battery, disorderly conduct to force his way through the and underage possession SGA General Meeting 7 resident’s door. of alcohol. Student Government Association 3:30-5:00 p.m. University Rooms Saturday SoCon 13 9 ARMED AND DISORDERLY Center for Sustainable Journalism 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Authorities were called to come out of the bathroom. Social Science Building Poplar Place on the night of When Sgt. Boughner Jan. 27. An armed subject threatened to use his Taser Sunday was reportedly making the subject walked out of threats of harming others the bathroom, allowing Phi Beta Sigma Informational10 using a knife. Sgt. Boughner Sgt. Boughner to conduct a Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity entered an apartment and pat search. The subject was 6:15-8:30 p.m. was directed to the bathroom turned over to authorities, Burruss Building room 380 iPad mini by the armed subject’s friend. and the knife was later found The armed subject refused to on the bathroom counter. The whole package. Monday Swing Dance Lessons 11 In a smaller package. KSU Swing Dance Association 4:00-6:00 p.m. University Room A

Cafe con Leche Educational UNDERAGE, UNDER THE INFLUENCE Tour Multicultural Greek Council On the night of Jan. 27, female student was placed 7:00-8:30 p.m. Officer Altman spotted a on a stretcher and taken to Student Center Leadership male student assisting a Kennestone Hospital. The Room visibly intoxicated female male student insisted that his iPad • Mac • iPod student towards the friend only drank two vodka Tuesday University Village. The female and orange juice mixtures. Accessories • Service Pathways to Peace Lecture12 student reeked of alcohol He and the female student Series and could not stand on her were later issued citations The Avenue East Cobb American Democracy Project own. Officer Altman called for underage possession by 2:00-3:00 p.m. an ambulance and the consumption. The Avenue West Cobb Stillwell Theater peachmac.com FEB. 5 2013 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL 4

2013 SGA April 2-3, 2013 ELECTIONS Six Flags, SGA appeals and Africa Night Requirements Kacie S. Whaley Staff Writer At this week’s Student participating. Duke expressed unnecessary. To run for an Executive Board position Government Association that “all the big rides will be SGA president Rosalyn (President, VP, Secretary, or Treasurer), meeting, Six Flags College available” if at least 3,000 tickets Hedgepeth seemed to be on see the following requirements: Night was a notable topic of are sold. the opposing side: “If you don’t discussion. Some details about the align with my vision, I don’t 1. You must have attended seven (7) Vice President of SGA, evening are still developing, but want you on my committee,” meetings in one semester as documented DeChino Duke, has been hard there will be many promotional she stated. at work at getting the word out events and chances to win A decision on whether the in the SGA minutes. about tickets that are being sold free tickets throughout this rule will be implemented will be 2. You must hold a minimum adjusted for this spring’s event which semester. Email Duke at made in the future. will be held on April 5 from 7 [email protected] for more The African Student GPA of 2.75. p.m. until midnight. Students, information. Association is preparing for 3. You must have earned and received faculty, administration, and In other news: A heated Africa Night. The event will credit at KSU for a minimum of 12 alumni of KSU are invited to discussion took place regarding be held on March 30, and the College Night, including friends if an appeals process should association is searching for semester hours for an undergraduate and family of KSU affiliates. be created for those who are actors, models, vendors, and seat. Graduate students running must Tickets will be sold at $26, rejected when seeking an SGA dancers who are willing to noticeably cheaper than the position perform in the program. have earned 9 KSU hours. average ticket price of $56 It is the duty of the SGA Jasmine Harris, SGA secretary 4. You must be enrolled in enough per person. Season passes president to admit students and ASA member, says the hours so that candidate meets the above are even decreased from $64 into the organization, and some night is expected to be very to $29 if purchased at the students who are not hired may enjoyable, also with the earned hour requirements by the end of gate. Other schools such as find their rejection to be unfair. purpose of helping others “learn spring semester 2013. University of West Georgia, Many SGA members thought and appreciate African culture.” West Georgia Tech, and Clark an appeals process would be a To get involved, contact Harris Atlanta University will also be useful, while others thought it at [email protected]. To run for a Senate seat, see the following requirements:

1. You must have earned and received credit at KSU for a minimum of 12 SOCON13 RETURNS TO KSU semester hours for an undergraduate seat, and be currently be enrolled as a Alexandria Walton Staff Writer

KSU student. SoCon, one of the and networking opportunities.” com states. 2. You must be enrolled in enough Southeast’s longest running states the Socon13 website. SoCon13 marks the seventh hours so that you meet the above earned social media events, returns Socon13 keynote speakers year The Center for Sustainable to KSU on Feb. 9, in the Social include Turner Sports VP of Journalism at KSU is hosting hour requirements by the end of spring Sciences Building. Marketing Jeffrey Miram, the conference. The CSJ aims semester 2013. The conference runs from YEAH! BURGER Marketing and to ensure that ethically sound 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will Communications Manager journalism thrives and is 3. You must hold a minimum adjusted encompass interactive panels Ema Carr, Cox Media Group best known for the Juvenile GPA of 2.5. with key speakers, breakout Social Media Manager Mathilde Justice Information Exchange sessions, and opportunities Piard, and The Fox Theatre publication. CSJ Executive to make connections with E-Commerce and Social Media Director Leonard Witt has 25 professionals. Breakout topics Manager Russell Suavé. With years of journalism experience Applications available: will give detailed information over 30 additional speakers, and blogs at PJNET.org. on the proper use of digital SoCon13 offers a broad range of Socon13 is $69 for the media, Tumblr, curated content, professional experience. full day, which includes Monday, February 4 at www.ksustudent.com cross-platform marketing, niche “SoCon13 offers learning meals, entry, and conference Due Friday, March 1 by 5pm sharp publishing, and more topics schedules for everyone from swag. Students can use the pertaining to social media. business owners, marketing promotional code ‘Student20’ For more information, please contact Kathy “Each year we offer a mix professionals, and digital for a 20 percent discount. Group Alday in the Department of Student Life. of beginner, intermediate, strategists to CEOs, journalists, rates are available upon request. and expert level sessions to and non-profiteer, with the More information about meet the needs of our diverse freedom to network and attend SoCon13 and online registration KSU audience. Everyone who comes working sessions outside your can be found at http://www. will find beneficial learning professional path,” SoCon13. socon13.com. KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL FEB. 5 2013 5 OPINION

Ryan Hames Contributor a high profile sport causes Their inventory is full. Just university enrollment to down I-75 at Georgia State, increase, he writes, which allows their bookstore had the same the school to be more selective problem before football kicked academically. off in 2010. Now, as Dorie Turner In a recent article on of the AP writes, “the campus is collegefootballpoll.com, awash in the university’s bright Landry’s words were echoed blue, alumni who’ve not been by KSU’s President, Dan Papp, to campus in decades flock to When things when he stated, “having a games, and students are calling are uncertain, when football team tremendously downtown their home.” an outcome is ‘hanging heightens the visibility of Home? If that kind of spirit in the balance,’ when it’s an institution and in many can take over Georgia State, just “in limbo,” convictions start cases the attractiveness of an think of what football will do to waning. Hope fades; doubt institution as well.” us here, 20 miles removed from begins to fester and swell. It’s In addition to raising the the shadow of Georgia Tech; trying times in these waiting status of the college, football here, where people occupy rooms, and here we are. programs are usually very neighborhoods instead of high- We’re stuck sitting here in profitable enterprises. This is rise office buildings; here, where this uncomfortable chair while one of the concrete reasons KSU we have a massive, oval campus a team of Regent specialists has this proposal on the books. green, rather than a crowded scrutinize our case in the There are many reasons, none concrete courtyard; here, where next room with the blinds of which should be discounted, our city is in our name and local pulled shut. It’s as dicey a seat but there are also some very landmark in our logo; here, as George R.R. Martin’s Iron valuable intangible benefits as where community still exists. Throne, I know. This is why I’m well which merit attention. Regents, we want it. We writing: to reassure our belief Have you been to the need it. Give it to us. Give us in the cause that brought us bookstore lately? Take a mental scoreboards to be operated and Illustration by Nnamdi Nuhu here, to burst the bubbles of snapshot of the stock of KSU- counters to be vended, cheers doubt eclipsing our view and to branded clothing available. to be led and marches to be reunite us stronger than before. banded. Give us the adrenaline It’s not about some passing that comes with fourth and desire for our school to fit-in inches and we will stomp our which is at stake; it’s about our feet in sync. school getting the respect it Give us all something to deserves and garnishing the root for on Saturdays, Regents. adoration to which it’s entitled. Because, in the words of This is about us; this is about Athletic Director, Vaughn our football team! Williams (quoted in the same The effect football has on article as Papp), this pending any given college has been football program is “bigger studied and the benefits well than football.” documented. Jake Landry, of This is about our identity: as livestrong.com, details how a team, as a school and as football enhances a school’s a community. prestige: “Schools with So, who are we? “Owls” on successful football programs three: one, two, three… are well-known around the Ryan is a senior and an English country.” The addition of such major. MCT Campus FEB. 5 2013 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL OPINION 6

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more energy than you? That’s illnesses diagnosed in minors anxiety disorder; she needs that while we drug our children, surprising. Oh, your teenager is who are just growing up, or to go to therapy and talk they are still developing. There having mood swings? It couldn’t have yet to really fix their diet. with someone about is a reason minors are not possibly have anything to do According to the Centers for what happened. allowed to imbibe alcohol or with raging hormones. Oh, your Disease Control and Prevention, It seems that we parent nicotine until they are of age. 18-year-old son is yelling and rates of ADHD diagnosis in our children less and less and It is because our bodies do not angry? Don’t worry; it’s anxiety, children 4-17 years old rose an instead are just tailoring them come close to fully developing not testosterone. average of 3 percent a year from to how we believe they until later in life. Prescribing Ritalin, Concerta, Lortab, 1997 to 2006. This is an insane should act. medications to still growing Klonopin, Zoloft, Lithium, rate of increase; it is higher than “I don’t have a whole lot children can result in serious Suboxone, Cymbalta, Lamictle, average inflation during that of choice,” Dr. Anderson, a issues with mental health. From my own Prozac, Seroquel, Xanax, and same time period. pediatrician in Cherokee So why don’t we all just take personal experience, Valium all have very specific If little Johnny has two bowls County, told the New York a step back and look at what I can confidently say that uses (and abuses). But these of sugar bombs and a soda for Times. “We’ve decided as a we’re doing to minors who, by drugs certainly have their medications can easily be breakfast he will be bouncing society that it’s too expensive to definition are not wise enough place and use. They can work prescribed to children (anyone off the walls all morning and modify the kid’s environment. to make their own decisions. wonders. The right prescription 18 and under) who really don’t unconscious all afternoon. Little So we have to modify the kid.” Do we really need to tell them or combination of medications need to be chocked full Johnny is not bipolar, and he Anderson works with to say no to heroin and then can solve a litany of mental of medication. does not have ADHD; he just low-income families whose prescribe Klonopin to reduce illnesses, physical struggles and Anxiety, Depression, ADD, needs to eat healthier. children are struggling with stress? emotional duress. ADHD, Addiction, Bipolar, and When little Suzie has a paying attention in school. His However, the symptoms of Insomnia are very real, and very panic attack getting on the solution? Drug them up, shut Greg is a junior and a these issues are identical to serious illnesses that require bus because mommy had a them up, sit them down and Communication major. the natural process of growing serious attention. car accident a week before, then regurgitate a curriculum. up. Oh, your eight-year-old has Far too often are these she doesn’t have generalized The issue with all of this is THESENTINEL SPRING2013 EDITORIAL BOARD STAFF LETTER POLICY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MEGAN EMORY PRODUCTION MANAGER ANDREA DOWIS 1.) The Sentinel will try to print all letters received. 6.) While we do not publish letters from groups endorsing THE SENTINEL IS A DESIGNATED Letters should be 200 words long. Exceptions are made political candidates, The Sentinel will carry letters [email protected] [email protected] at the discretion of the editors. We reserve the right to edit discussing candidates and campaign issues. NEWS EDITOR GREG BIEGER PRODUCTION BRITTANY BREYMEIER PUBLIC FORUM. 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ARTS AND LIVING EDUCATION ABROAD NOT JUST ABOUT KILLING ZOMBIES OFFICE DECLARES WINNERS Alex Cook Contributor One of TV’s most popular Rasmussen said. “At the is the coming together of shows among KSU students beginning his dad told him that the characters. of 2012 essay contest is AMC’s The Walking Dead. he couldn’t be a kid anymore “It is not all about the killing This series has been adapted for and he’s taken that to heart to and the zombies,” Rasmussen Mark Stanhope Contributor television based on the comic protect everyone.” said. “It has a real storyline that book series written by Robert Carl’s a young boy who has has a lot of meaning and it is Kirkman, Tony Moore and evolved from being a child to written very well.” Education Abroad contest winner, Jillian Oates, enjoys Charlie Adlard. becoming a man. He is even There is something for her time with her new friend, Immaculate, in Uganda. “The Walking Dead is a show referred to as a man by other everyone in The Walking Dead. about people in a zombie filled characters during the most Keith described the violence as world,” said Heather Keith, junior recent episode of Season 3. necessary to the story, but said Sociology major. “They have “The younger people in the that there is also romance and to fight for survival and keep show have to grow up quickly,” life lessons to be learned from each other safe while constantly Keith said. “Like Carl has the series. being reminded of the world morphed into more of a man, “It shows comradely and it Courtesy of Education Abroad falling apart around them.” quickly, because he’s only like shows people helping other The Walking Dead follows 12 or 13.” people in a difficult situation,” a variety of characters as they The show’s success relies on Keith said. “It shows how KSU’s Education Abroad dear friend to me and many attempt to survive the zombie the character development people’s true colors come out in department announced the others on the trip,” Oates said. apocalypse, or as they are called and storyline. The storyline a difficult situation where their winners of the 2012 Essay and “I always felt that she wanted in the show, “walkers.” The show is a direct parallel to life itself under real stress.” Photo Contests on Tuesday, us to be there. I think she really premiered on Halloween night according to Keith. Overall the show does not holding a reception at the understood that we were all 2010 and received nominations “People need to be able to revolve around killing zombies. Education Abroad office more than just her clients, and for many awards including a bounce back,” Keith said. “Like The killing in the show is about to celebrate the students’ being with us was more than accomplishments. just her job.” Jillian Oates, the first place With Immaculate’s help, the essayist who wrote about a visiting students to Uganda hot summer day in Kampala, were able to work with Uganda, won with her piece, the Kampala Kids’ League, “A Moment in Time.” Oates, a helping to conduct sports Human Services major, tells a activities for children with story about her experiences in physical impairments. Besides Uganda, including memories of humanitarian activities, the safaris, fried grasshoppers, and group rode on safaris and rafted Ugandan traffic. the Nile. The piece begins with a ride Oates’ story in Kampala is a through Kampala to retrieve a special one, however, as she stolen passport. “Heat from the interacts with the city for the nomination for Best Television we have had hurricanes and survival and necessity. afternoon sun blended with first time on her own, “without Series Drama at the Golden tornadoes in the U.S. and we Some people like Keith exhaust fumes from the company of twenty other Glove Awards. have to be able to pull together believe that this show is a good the surrounding traffic,” Muzungus.” Muzungu is the “I like the storyline and and keep going.” preparation for a legitimate Oates writes, “making our Lugandan term for “aimless the character development,” Violence is a large part of threat of a zombie apocalypse, taxicab swelter.” wanderers,” or tourists. Amanda Rasmussen, senior the storyline of The Walking but others disagree with During the ride, she’s Other winners of the essay Communication major said. Dead. This aspect is what Keith, this idea. accompanied by her guide contest include Megan The character development of Nixon and Rasmussen believes “I like that it’s just a scenario and friend Immaculate who, Hoogstad in second place, the series is the true hook of the are the main reason that some for the characters to go through although she’s gone much of Teigan McIntosh in third place, show according to Rasmussen, people decide against watching their moral problems and stuff the day without eating or rest, and Rosemary Warner with Keith and Chase Nixon, senior the show. that they have,” Nixon said. tells a famished Jillian, “Man an honorable mention. The Communication major. All three “Some of the gore and the Whether fans believe that does not live by bread alone!” Education Abroad department fans of the show agreed that the way that the zombies get killed the zombie apocalypse could Such wisdom brought Jillian holds an essay and photo show has relatable characters. is kind of funny,” Keith said. “But happen or not, The Walking and Immaculate closer together. contest annually for any “I’d probably be like Glenn,” I feel that the violence is kind of Dead gives its audience an “I really felt a shift in my students who have traveled Nixon said. “Not as much of necessary to show people that hour of entertainment to mindset because of what with KSU. a…[wimp], but I’d probably be if this would happen, would you escape the regular world Immaculate said,” Oates said. The winning entries most like Glenn.” want your group to be killed or each Sunday night. “She was quoting a scripture for the photo contest can Development of the would you want to kill the thing The Walking Dead returns from the Bible that I am familiar be found on KSU’s study characters does not just create that’s bad.” to AMC continuing Season 3 with, but in that moment it took abroad website: (www. relatable characters but shows Keith also said that the Sunday, Feb. 10 at 9/8c. on personal meaning.” kennesaw.edu/studyabroad/ character growth. violence does not compromise “[Immaculate] became a photocontest.html) “Carl is my favorite character,” the real point of the show which FEB. 5 2013 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL 8

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of slackliners: beginners, benefited our campus because requirements to see how we intermediate and advanced. it added to the diversity of the could arrange that.” They try to meet weekly clubs offered here at Kennesaw One of the most popular on the campus green, but State University. slack lining companies, Gibbon, the weather plays a big role in So, what’s in store next for has introduced a new tight rope their scheduling since it is an Line Time? “Well, right now trampoline material that is used outdoor activity. we’re just concentrating on for trick-lining. Competitions Furthermore, slack liners only adding more members to our are now held all over the world set up their lines about waist club and teaching them the that judge on speed and high between trees on basics of slack lining,” Cox said. hardcore tricks. the campus green usually. Learning the basic skills of slack Want to take on the challenge In this way, they can still enjoy lining is key, so that no one risks of balanceBIRTH–2b and swiftness? this challenging activity while their safety. Or just check out awesome also respecting the safety Can we be expecting a slack pictures and 211videos? Join289 Line of everyone. lining competition in the future? Time today by liking their In just one semester, the “Wow! That’d be awesome Facebook page01.29.13 Line Time club has grown exponentially if we had a competition! I (www.facebook/timetoline). and now consists of about 50 definitely want to look into the In the Spring of 2012, two However, this new safety members. There are no fees or KSU students dared to do the concern didn’t sit well with Cox time commitments to joining impossible. Fortunately, the and Brandstetter. They Line Time, but it is mandatory campus police stopped them had to fix their mistake that to fill out a liability waiver before they took the risk and now affected all students. to participate. endangered their lives. Ultimately, they wanted What if a member doesn’t BirthBirth ControlControl Line Time members Derek everyone to enjoy slacklining have a slack line? Not to worry! Cox and Benjamin Brandstetter again, and so they created “All the members communicate ResearchResearch StudyStudy attempted to tight-rope in the the new club “Line Time.” on Facebook when they will Buruss building across the stairs Line Time became an official be on the green and everyone Radiant Research is conducting a in Feb. last year. For their safety, RSO student organization at is open to sharing their slack clinical research study of an their stunt was stopped before the beginning of the Fall 2012 line…in this way, we’re it took place. semester. The purpose of Line also building community,” investigational oral contraceptive. Sadly, this dangerous event Time is to “promote the leisure Derek Cox, President of led to the campus police sport of slacklining and unite Line Time, said. To qualify for this study, you banning all slack-lwine activities the already prominent group of Even more, KSU is one of the on campus. What was once a slackliners on campus.” Derek few universities that have a must be a sexually active social and leisurely activity was Cox, Line Time President, said. slacklining club. It is inspiring to now considered a serious crime. The club is open to all levels see how one mistake actually female age 18 to 50.

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My name is Kevin, and I am a HOPE Scholarship My name is Blair, and I am a HOPE Scholarship recipient, an author, and I compete in recipient, KSU RA, and President of the KSU marathons. Chapter of the Nat’l Art Eduction Association. I also have Cerebral Palsy with Dystonia. I also have Re ex Sympathetic Dystrophy. My name is Lydia, and I hold a BS in Political My name is Yen, and I am President of the KSU Science, am pursuing a Masters degree, and am chapter of the NAACP, VP of the Grad Students developing a non-pro t, no-kill animal rescue. Assoc., and a husband and father. I also have a Chronic Anxiety Disorder. I also have Multiple Sclerosis.

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Amy Freeman Contributor

Joanne Fluke is the New of being able to read a great York Times bestselling author murder mystery and try the of the Hannah Swensen series, recipes that go along with which focuses on pairing an the story not only sounds fun intriguing combination of but sounds like a great way to baking recipes with amateur connect with the characters in a sleuthing. Fluke continues whole new and different way.” her murder mystery series This series may appeal to with the new release of “The many avid readers; however, it Cinnamon Roll Murder.” In each does not attract everyone. desert themed book, Hannah’s “I do not think that I would signature dessert is always read this book. This novel seems found in the vicinity of the to be more geared towards murder victim. avid bakers and cooks, though These murder mysteries I do enjoy food.” Jeremy Lening, center around the small town senior and English Major said. of Lake Eden, Minn. where the Not only does this series offer fiery, strong-willed heroine mouth-watering and easy to Hannah runs her bakery, prepare recipes. Fluke’s stories The Cookie Jar. Baking is not also contain some hilarious Hannah’s only talent though; hijinks, suspenseful surprises she consistently finds herself and even an interesting love knee-deep in murder and she triangle that develops between constantly relies on her sisters Hannah and Lake Eden’s two and friends to help her solve most eligible bachelors, Mike – the mystery. the town detective and Norman Armed with a knack for – the town dentist. stumbling upon murder scenes, So not only does Fluke’s Hannah begins her murder whodunits fire the brain’s investigation not only because pistons in order to engage the her signature cinnamon rolls are reader in solving the murder found at the scene of the crime, mystery, but she also leaves but also because she wants to her readers captivated and in delve deeper into the clues and total suspense as they read on solve the mystery. and try and find out who finally “I enjoy both murder sweeps Hannah off her feet. mysteries and trying new Will it be the sweet, mild- recipes in my free time,” Lauren mannered, ever helpful Randall, freshman and Criminal Norman or Mike, the tall, dark Justice major said. “The idea and handsome ladies man? 13 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL FEB. 5 2013 WHICH DO YOU PREFER TO USE? (32 people answered this poll)

Netflix

Netflix movies are in the process of being sent to Kim Renner Contributor their awaiting viewers.

In today’s society even Netflix costs $7.99 a month, the least computer-savvy affordable to almost everyone, people can easily access and the movies or shows anything. The general public customers can watch NETFLIX 75% does not even need to know are unlimited. how to interact too deeply with Redbox can become tricky if technology in order to get what the customer forgets to return they want out of social media, the movie back within 24 REDBOX the internet and the many other hours—it adds another dollar 25% services made popular by per movie to your credit card our society. every day the customer does Almost everything people not return them from the time Redbox do these days is done through they swiped their card. technology. So much is possible Redbox requires making a that never used to be an option, trip, while Netflix can be revved and many more things are up from the comfort of your convenient and easy to do own home. I asked KaDarius like online shopping, making Donaldson, a junior Psychology websites for businesses or major, what he had to say about communicating worldwide. the Redbox vs. Netflix debate. Even entertainment is more “I think Netflix is better accessible than it used to be. because it has a larger variety of For example, when people movies,” Donaldson said. “Netflix have free time and decide they has more movie genres like want to watch a movie or catch dramas, horror movies and even up on one of the TV shows that T.V. shows. Plus it has the first caught their interest in the past, month free.” they either go find a Redbox in There are many trade-offs a convenient store somewhere between the two companies, or to their online subscription but both have millions of of Netflix and sign away the customers worldwide and bring next few hours to their movie or in a sizeable revenue regardless show of choice. of the consumer opinions. The question is which “I’m gonna have to go Netflix; company do people prefer to it’s been pretty huge for me use: Redbox or Netflix? this year,” Patrick Provencher, Redbox requires driving to a a sophomore and Economics store that has a kiosk, picking major said. “I like it so much a movie, swiping your credit because they have a decent or debit card, and paying over amount of movies and series for a dollar for 24 hours to watch a cheap price.” the movie. Redbox is restricted Both companies have all to only movies, while Netflix but taken over the business of has TV shows and movies each movie rental, and even though subscriber can choose from. it may seem that they are huge The only catch is that many competitors, Redbox and Netflix say Netflix has a limited choice are both successful ideas that of movies and that it seems to have influenced entertainment be more of a place to go and changed the way society to watch a TV show instead watches movies forever. of films. FEB. 5 2013 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL 14 BEAUTIFUL CREATURES: NOT ANOTHER TWILIGHT MOVIE

Shun Zachery Contributor

Oscar nominee Richard “When I meet [Lena] she LaGravenese directs the latest sort of embodies everything novel turned supernatural that is exciting and all those flick adapted from the best- adventures, and in her selling series, Beautiful personality and who she is. Creatures, written by Kami And it turns out she’s a Caster, Garcia and Margaret Stohl. and we have to struggle against The film features a young man the forces of her family that are named Ethan, played by Alden trying to keep us apart, so Ehrenreich, whose life is turned we can stay together,” upside down after the arrival Ehrenreich said. of 15-year-old Lena, played by The movie features a group Alice Englert. of fresh faces, but it doesn’t “I play Ethan Wate a young lack for star power. Academy guy whose living in a small Award winners Jeremy Irons Rossum plays Lena’s cousin Creatures apart from other and a set that shook and town, who is desperate to get and Emma Thompson, as well as Ridley, who was claimed for gloomier love stories is spun, which required sea out of this town, and I meet Oscar nominee Viola Davis and the dark side upon her 16th its humor. sickness medicine. Lena Duchannes, who is the Golden Globe nominee Emmy birthday. Lena’s character “I think people aren’t “It really did feel like you new girl in town and I have all Rossum are key players in struggles with her fate upon the expecting it to be funny, but were on a ride at Magic these visions of adventures like the film. arrival of her 16th birthday as Alden is really funny in the Mountain while trying to act I want to live outside the town,” “Our characters call well. It is unknown whether she movie. It’s not your typical in 6 inch Christian Louboutins,” Ehrenreich said. themselves Casters, that’s a will be claimed for the Dark or brooding cool leading guy. Rossum said. The idea of an outside fancy name for witches but the Light side. He’s real. He’s vulnerable. He Fans of the books series will world drives Wate’s character they prefer to be called Casters,” Although it has its dark reads a lot of books,” said get a chance to see if the film throughout the film. Emmy Rossum said. aspects, what sets Beautiful Thomas Mann, who plays lives up to their expectation Ethan’s friend, Link. upon the movie’s release on Another differentiator of the Feb. 14 or Valentine’s Day. film is its use of live action sets “I believe it’s important to instead of primarily CG. understand that the book and “All of the effects that you the movie are separate entities, see, I’m sure you’ve seen in the but I think that the fans are trailers, 90 percent of that was going to be very happy because ® actually sets that were created it truly stays honest to the to do everything that the script original story and the characters wanted them to, so only about and I think it’s something to 10 percent of that scene, of the be said about the fact that the finished product is enhanced authors of the series are very with any kind of digital effect,” very happy with the movie.” Rossum said, referring to the Zoey Deutch said. Autumn harvest scene. If the movie is successful, The actors were faced with the actors are signed on for the shattering of sugar glass, the sequels. tables spinning, flying objects, KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL FEB. 5 2013 15 SPORTS BASEBALL PLANS TO RETURN TO conference championship Chase Brown Contributor KSU’s baseball team will RBIs will allow us to put up open their season against numbers offensively,” he said. Jacksonville State on Feb. 15. Erica Baldwin | The Sentinel Last year the Owls lost in The team is currently in spring the Atlantic Sun Conference practice preparing for the Championship. This year they upcoming season. are not only trying to make it Head Coach Mike Sansing back, but are trying to win it. commented on the team’s “I think we are really strong preparation: “We are just trying offensively last year, but we had to get off to a good start, and a couple of injuries that set us the key is staying in shape,” back. This year we have added Sansing said. depth making the conference Sansing has coached 22 championship definitely a baseball seasons and has the reachable goal for this team,” most wins of any baseball coach Sansing said. in KSU history. The goal of KSU’s baseball “Preparation is not a whole lot team this year is to score different. At this point it is more offensively. The difference about repetition and getting between last year’s team and off to a good start; one of the this year’s team is the added keys is being in shape physically depth on the offense and where your arms have seen a lot defense. The Owls are hoping of pitches. We have participated that with a lightning-fast in a lot of inner squad games for offense and a wise veteran this reason,” Sansing said. defense, they will soar past KSU’s preparation and the Atlantic Sun Conference conditioning last year lead Championship and go to to a birth in the Atlantic Sun Regionals. Conference Championship. The The primary leaders for Owls plan for it to play as much the Owls this year are James of a major role this year in their Connell and Peyton Hart. success, as it did last year. The captain’s lead the team This year the team has in practice plans to lead the phenomenal depth defensively. players to victories on the road Justin McCalvin, James Connell and at home. and Kevin Kyle all return to “They have great experience the mound this season. The from past leaders, and they do team has high expectations for a tremendous job in the class McCalvin this season. He is one room. They are great people on of several players on the team Nathan Harsh and the Owls begin their 2013 and off the field; and that’s why that are Major League Baseball they are our captains,” Sansing prospects and can play a major season on Feb. 15 against Jacksonville State. said. role in a successful season for The Owls will soon begin KSU’s baseball team in 2013. preparing exclusively for their prospect and as a senior brings having him around.” Owls offense confidence for “I think we’ve got several opener against Jacksonville not only his athletic ability to Offensively, additional hitters success this season. pitchers that are getting State. KSU hopes to start the the team but his knowledge as have been added to the roster When asked about the some strong interest from the season off with a winning well. giving the team more depth. advantage of having Andy scouts. Justin had a really good record and get a significant “Having Peyton is like having This will aid returning hitters Almonte, Chris Mcgowan and summer and has increased a lead in the conference. People another coach out there for Andy Almonte, Chris Mcgowan Max Pentecost on the team, lot of velocity in his throws. can expect to see hard work, us. He has been in the infield and Max Pentecost. The KSU coach Sansing responded I think several of these guys enthusiasm and veteran for four years, and was a red baseball team last year held a sincerely: “I think those guys will get some looks from the leadership from the KSU shirt freshman but he brings a batting average of .292, which are in the middle line up, and major league scouts this spring,” baseball team during the 2013 lot to our team,” Sansing said. was second in the conference. if you are in the middle lineup Sansing said. season. Added depth behind “He knows what I’m thinking, These three returning hitters hit in college baseball your about Captain Peyton Hart, a the plate and on the mound is as we go into things I will hear a total of 170 hits and 22 home run production. They can put veteran senior for the Owls, sure to earn the Owls wins in him address things in terms of runs. The three hitters also had a up good RBI numbers. Those are makes his return to the defense the diamond this year. strategy and what we’re doing significant amount of RBIs. Their your favorite players, the ones this season giving them another before I can get to it. It’s great performance last year gives the that can put up RBIs. Getting advantage. Hart is another MLB FEB. 5 2013 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL SPORTS 16 NEW HEAD COACH USHERS IN NEW ERA FOR KSU VOLLEYBALL Eric Fuller Sports Editor grateful to join the Kennesaw “He has an unbelievable IQ and and those things are already in State athletics family,” Schunzel passion for the game that will place here and they’re going to said. “This is a thriving inevitably lead the program to continue to grow.” university and welcoming new heights. His work ethic is When Schunzel’s team was community. The passion, vision outstanding, and he will be a asked what their expectations and commitment exemplified great example for the team to were for this season with a by the leaders of this athletics follow. We are excited for Keith new head coach at the helm, department are truly inspiring.” and his family to begin this new they answered with two simple Schunzel served as the lead chapter in their lives.” words. assistant coach at the University Schunzel commented on “Conference championship,” of Kentucky the previous two KSU’s growth and expressed his they said. Keith Schnuzel addressed the media seasons, where he aided in excitement in being involved. The team is onboard with at a press conference on Wednesday. leading the Wildcats to a 50-17 The press conference the direction their program Photo courtsey of Kennesaw Athletics Department Athletics courtseyPhoto of Kennesaw record over that span. Kentucky followed the team’s first practice is headed. The seniors spoke grabbed NCAA Tournament of the season, where Schunzel passionately about their new KSU introduced new when somebody has the ‘it’ wins over East Tennessee State was able to meet with his head coach and what his hiring volleyball head coach factor and from the first time and Ohio State before falling players and get a first look at meant to them and their team. Keith Schunzel at a press we met, I knew. We’re very to perennial powerhouse Penn the team he will be coaching “He is ready to come in and conference on Wednesday, fortunate to have a coach of his State last season with Schunzel this upcoming season. take us to the next level,” said Jan. 30. Schunzel was hired on caliber and I am extremely fired on their staff. He primarily “I am thrilled with the players Emily Bean. Monday after the departure of up for what is about to happen served as the team’s offensive here and their effort. We had The Owls will prepare for their Karen Weatherington. to the volleyball program.” coordinator and helped head our first practice this morning 2013 campaign after finishing “We are delighted and thrilled Schunzel arrives at KSU with coach Craig Skinner lead the and I stressed to them three last season with a 16-17 overall about the hiring of Coach an impressive resume, being Wildcats to a pair of NCAA things: effort, communication record, and a 5-13 mark in Schunzel,” Kennesaw State both a former player and a Tournament Sweet 16 births. and volleyball IQ,” Schunzel said. conference play. Director of Athletics Vaughn seasoned assistant coach. “Kennesaw State hit a home “Those are the three things I Williams said. “You just know “I am incredibly excited and run in hiring Keith,” Skinner said. communicated to the players KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL FEB. 5 2013 17 SPORTS OWLS SWING WEST, OPEN SPRING IN ARIZONA Ed Walsh Contributor

The KSU men’s golf team’s fifteen teams with a total score Photo courtsey of Kennesaw Athletics Department first spring tournament of of 871(+19), despite opening 2013 was played Monday and the tournament Monday Tuesday, Jan. 28 and 29, at morning with a team score of the Arizona Intercollegiate in 287(+21). This was KSU’s second Tucson, AZ on the Golf Club lowest team score of the season, at Vistoso. behind 860 (-4), the score Unfortunately, the expected posted in their 24-stroke romp sunny “Zona” weather did not at the Pinetree Intercollegiate cooperate. Frigid 35-degree to wrap up the fall season in temperatures combined with late October. wind gusts of over 30 mph must KSU was led in Tucson by have made the players feel as if senior Peder Hermansson, who they were in a Georgia event placed seventh individually in January. with a stellar 54-hole score of ”The conditions out in 3 under par, one of only 10 out Arizona were difficult, but of a 92-player field to finish our guys have experience in the tournament in red figures. this kind of weather so Sophomore Jimmy Beck, a adjusting was not a challenge player Coach Moseley has been for them,” said KSU head coach most impressed by his play Jay Moseley. this season, had another solid With the grueling conditions performance, opening the first and an impressive field, the two rounds on Monday with 72 The Owls battled grisly conditions and a competitive field Owls fought hard and managed and finishing tied for 24th at 6 to finish in seventh place at the Arizona Intercollegiate. to finish in seventh place out of over par. GOLF continues on page 21 FEB. 5 2013 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL 18

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The Owls’ next stop is in Gainsville, Fla. where the team will compete in the Gator Invitational on Saturday.

“Jimmy has been very Christian University granted The Swinging Owls return consistent over the course of the Lobos the victory. The most to the east coast somewhat the season and has the right notable team in the field was satisfied with their play in the tools to get better in the future,” University of California, who are cold desert, but Coach Moseley Moseley said. ranked first in the nation The knows that improvements can Sophomore Austin Vick (+8, Bears ran the table in the fall be made. 37th) and Senior Ben Greene season by going undefeated, “The team as a whole needs (+10, 45th) had strong final a rarity in college golf. With to be more accurate off the tee rounds on Tuesday, both four players ranked in the and hole more putts,” Moseley shooting even par 71 and collegiate top 25, California is said. “Once we do that I think securing the Owls a top 7 finish. loaded. The team’s streak of we’ll be in very good shape.” Junior Jonathon Klotz wrapped wins, however, was snapped The Black and Gold’s next up the squad with a tie for 62nd last week by placing third in stop is Gainesville, Fla. this finish and a score of 227(+14). this event. Fourth place went weekend to compete in the The event took on added to the Arizona State University 54-hole Gator Invitational on significance with two of Sun Devils. Tim Mickelson, the the University of Florida Golf the nations top ranked brother of four-time major Course. The tournament begins schools participating. New champion/California tax on Saturday, Feb. 9. Mexico entered the Arizona expert Phil Mickelson, coaches GOLF continued from page 20 Intercollegiate as the fourth ASU. Rounding out the top 5 ranked team in the country. A were the tournament hosting late scoring mishap by Texas University of Arizona Wildcats.

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Jimmy Beck Contributor

KSU fell to rival Mercer 66- not have any players in double vocal leadership role,” Preston season games remaining with 42 in Macon on Friday, Feb. figures. It was the first time this Markeith Cummings said when asked about his four at home and four on the 1 at the Hawkins Arena. The season that the Owls had not team’s strengths in the game. road. Coach Preston had this to Owls were gunning for a season had at least one player reach The team’s weakness was say to the fans: “I just want to sweep of their Atlantic Sun double figures in a contest. interior defense. This game thank them for their continued Conference and in-state rival Owls freshman forward Nigel was nothing like the one on support. I know this hasn’t been but they fell just short of that Pruitt had nine points, five Jan. 5 when the Owls topped an easy stretch; at the same goal. Mercer hit the gas pedal rebounds, and two assists. Mercer 83-75. To open the Jan. time I am excited about where around the middle of the way “All four freshmen 5 contest at the Convocation we are taking this program.” through the first half, outscoring contributed positively,” Center, KSU came out red hot to KSU 14-4. Preston said. start the game shooting 5 for 5 “Early in the game we did a Aaron Anderson controlled from the field, which included good job of keeping the floor the glass for KSU bringing in 3 for 3 from three-point land. spread,” said KSU head coach 11 rebounds and scoring four This strong effort from the Owls Lewis Preston. “We kind of got points. The Owls struggled in led them to a season high of away from that (keeping the the first period from the field Matt Boggs | The Sentinel nine three-pointers and they floor spread) and we let the shot shooting 25 percent (7 for also shot a season best of 51.4 clock wind down…that put us 28). In the second period the percent from the field. in a bind.” Owls increased their shooting “All four of our young have The Owls are back on the Three Mercer players finished percentage to 27.8 percent (15 developed in a positive way we hardwood Thursday night Feb. in double figures with team for 24). Mercer took advantage must continue to build on that 7 for a contest against North leader Travis Smith scoring a of KSU in the paint, outscoring Delbert has done a masterful Florida. Thy have eight regular game high of 18 points. KSU did the Owls 36-20. job this year. He has taken on a FEB. 5 2013 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL 20 SPORTS OWLS GET FIRST CONFERENCE WIN before falling to rival Mercer Clayton Crowe Contributor

It was a wild week for the used their advantage on the “I think I take from this what Joshua Fedoruk | The Sentinel Kennesaw State Lady Owls. glass to overcome a subpar I’ve been telling the girls all The team got the proverbial shooting performance which season,” said Perry. “And that’s monkey off their back while saw the team misfire that we can compete with getting their first conference on 22 three pointers and 7 anybody in the conference. Up win on the road against the free throws. until last 40 seconds of the first Lipscomb Lady Bison earlier in “Chelsea and Nicole stepped we did just that. Then in the the week but lost on the road to up big for us,” Perry said. ““This second they went on that 10-0 rival Mercer on Saturday. was a huge confidence booster run and we couldn’t bounce Monday’s win over Lipscomb for us.” back. It’s a learning process was special for reasons than The team rode their trying to get them to finish and one. Aside from the team momentum from the win at not just finish baskets but finish notching their first conference Lipscomb into Saturday’s game in the effort as well.” win of the season, senior against Mercer. The team came The team now returns home forward Sametria Gideon out firing and used an early run with a bit of a swagger about became the first Lady Owl to to take a 10-4 advantage. Both them as they got that first rack up 1,000 career points and teams made runs throughout conference win that had eluded 1,000 career rebounds. She the rest of the half with Mercer them for so long. As every eclipsed the point mark earlier taking a 26-22 lead into the coach will tell you, February in the season against Wofford break. The team seemed to and March are the months and pulled down her 1,000th tire in the second half which is where you want your team to board against Lipscomb. understandable as this was their be playing their best. Head “I’m excited for our players, third straight game on the road. Coach Nitra Perry has this team It was a total team effort,” said Mercer came out firing and the playing well at the right time. KSU head coach Nitra Perry. Lady Owls never could recover. After a little much needed “Christine came in and only “We just couldn’t get the time off, the team will get played four minutes but got us game plan working in the another crack at their second two huge blocks and Sametria second half like we did in the conference win on Saturday played out of her mind. She first,” Perry said. “As with any February 9th as the team plays was outstanding on the boards game plan, they started getting host to Jacksonville. The game coming down with 16 and comfortable and finding the is scheduled for a noon tipoff. Ashley Holliday and the Owls were unable to getting her 1,000th was huge holes in our defense and we claim their second conference win against Mercer. for her.” needed to adjust and we didn’t The win was an all-around do as good a job as they did at team effort for the Owls as tweaking the plan.” they had four players in double Senior guard Ashley Holliday figures. Chelsea Mason tied led all scorers with 17 points but Lipscomb’s Hannah Phillips with the depth of the Bears was just a game high 17 points. The too much. Mercer had eight Owls were particularly effective players play at least 20 minutes on the glass as the team hauled and every player that got in the in more rebounds (56) than game scored. they had points (55). The team MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S TENNIS vs. NORTH FLORIDA 7 @ ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC8 THURSDAY, 2/7 FRIDAY, 2/8 7 P.M. 2 P.M. KENNESAW, GA SAVANNAH, GA

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