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Michelle Babcock News Editor Greg Bieger Senior Writer More than 160 students, region.” Amerigroup.” professors and professionals KSU Junior Mathematics and KSU student McCade Smith from universities and com- Statistics major Jordan Deitsch said he gave a lecture on the panies around the Southeast attended the conference and “fundamental relationships participated in the one-and-a- said it was fantastic to see math between math and music, the half-day Kennesaw Mountain students and professors sharing appearance of Fibonacci series Undergraduate Mathemat- ideas with each other. in various forms.” Other present- ics Conference Program and “Michael Dorff, a professor ers included KSU professors Abstracts over the weekend from Brigham Young University, Amanda Rollason and Tatiana hosted in the Burruss Build- presented a lecture on Minimal Rudchenko, as well as KSU ing. Surfaces. Essentially, you can students Anna Reyes, Michael Funded by a grant from the calculate and then visualize Thomas and Taylor Kindred. Mathematical Association of the minimal distance between “It was a wonderful introduc- America, the conference helped points using soap bubbles,” tion into the demystified field build a stronger regional pres- Dietsch said. of mathematics and provided ence for the KSU mathematics Babenko said an important valuable opportunities and per- program and allowed students a aspect of the conference was spectives on future careers and forum to present their research. the career panel. Professionals pursuits in the field,” Smith said. “Mathematics students, unlike in the fieldtook questions from “I really think it’s a great op- those in the natural sciences, students looking to enter the portunity for us to encourage have not typically been encour- field of applied mathematics, more students to get involved,” aged to think that mathematical statics and actuary. said Babenko. research is an undergraduate “Many students have little For more information visit activity,” said KSU mathemat- understanding of a variety of the KSU Department of Math- ics Professor Yuliya Babenko. careers open for math majors,” ematics and Statistics website “It not only puts us on the map Babenko said. “In addition to at math.kennesaw.edu or visit and makes us known in the regular talks, we had a career the Mathematics and Statistics Photo courtesy of Jordan Deitsch region, but really sets us as one panel, where we had speakers Building Room 243. Attendee Derrick DeMars demonstrates minimal service of the leaders of undergradu- from National Security Agency, area with bubbles during Professor Michael Dorff’s lecture. ate research involvement in the CDC, Lockheed Martin and

holds impromptu performances outside Social Science building and inside the Student Center. Sentinel video coverage is online at ksusentinel.com. Photos by Michelle Babcock | The Sentinel OCt. 23 2012 Kennesaw State University | The Sentinel NEWS 2 Police Beat is compiled weekly from Kennesaw State University’s Safe and Sound Police public Lindsay Stapp Staff Writer records. Names are The KSU Office of Graduate University Harrison School of nursing, education, business removed for privacy. Admissions will host the Grad- Pharmacy, Belmont University and international conflict man- Rebecca Smith Staff Writer uate School Fair Thursday, Law School, the University of agement. Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Miami, Columbia University’s Many U.S. Graduate schools in the University Rooms of the Teachers College, Chapman require applicants to take the Carmichael Student Center. University School of Law and Graduate Record Examination KSU is one of 10 schools tak- the University of Alabama. or GRE, a standardized test that ing part in the 2012 Georgia Each school will have a table was designed to measure verbal Graduate Fair Circuit, which is set up with information about and quantitative reasoning, Officers responded to a theft report in the Central parking made up of independently run the school and graduate pro- analytical writing and critical deck on Saturday, Oct. 6, around 1 p.m. A female student stated Graduate Fairs. There will be 50 grams. Any interested students thinking. that she parked her car on the third or fourth floor of the Central schools attending the fair to may attend and request the To accommodate a quickly parking deck between 7 and 8 a.m., and when she returned to display the graduate programs information from Graduate growing graduate school popu- her vehicle at 11 a.m. she realized someone had cut the front offered by each school. The schools. lation, KSU has been expanding bumper and stole the grill from it. Police took photos of the schools in attendance, including KSU has more than 24,000 programs and facilities. KSU vehicle, but there is no known video of the incident. KSU, are from Georgia and other graduate and undergraduate recently opened a graduate areas of the U.S. students, with exactly 1,849 research library on the third Emory University, the Uni- students enrolled in graduate floor of the Sturgis Library, spe- versity of Georgia, Morehouse programs this fall, almost a 5 cifically designed for graduate School of Medicine, and Savan- percent increase compared to student needs. nah College of Art and Design last year. For more information and a and the University of West The graduate programs list of schools attending, visit Georgia are just a few examples include degrees in nursing, the Office of Graduate Admis- At 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, officers were dispatched to of Georgia schools that will be business, information systems, sions website at kennesaw.edu/ the North parking deck in response to a theft of a handicap sharing information about their conflict management, public graduate/admissions/grad- hangtag. A male student stated that he parked his 1999 Town graduate programs. administration, education and schoolfair.shtml. and Country Chrysler van by the elevator on the second level of Some out-of-state schools professional writing. The Ph.D. the parking deck on Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m., and when he went back that will attend include Auburn programs include degrees in down at midnight, the tag was gone. The student said he does not lock his doors because he has trouble with the vehicle’s alarm system. Police are checking surveillance videos to see if the incident was captured.

AMMENITIES INCLUDE: 24 HoUr CLUbHoUSE INDIvIDUAL LEASES PrIvATE bATHrooMS An officer was dispatched to KSU Place in response to a FULLy FUrNISHED suspicious person at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9. A female rESorT STyLE PooL student stated that on Sept. 17 she was on her way to work FrEE TANNINg when she was stopped by a couple, around 50 to 60 years in SAUNA & STEAM rooM age, claiming to be Jehovah’s Witnesses. The student said she told the couple she was in a hurry, continued onto work and did not have any more contact with them. On Monday, Oct. 8, at around 12 p.m., her roommate woke her up and said her aunt and uncle were at the apartment to visit, but when the student went out into the common area, the same couple who had claimed to be Jehovah’s Witnesses the previous month was standing there. The student stated that she told them to leave and to also not tell people they were relatives of hers when they are not. The couple left generic religious pamphlets with the student, but no church address or name was printed on them. Police advised her to call them if she WWW.THELOFTSOFKENNESAW.COM ever saw the couple around campus again. FACEBOOK.COM/LOFTSOFKENNESAW 3079 HIDDEN FORREST COURT, MARIETTA, GA 30066 3 Kennesaw State University | The Sentinel OCt. 23 2012 owl

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ISA Mr. KSU Pageant Student Center University Candidates Mitt Romney in the beginning,” said Weston In addition to answering the 90-minute debate. Rooms 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and President Barack Obama Slaton of the KSU College questions with vague and “I’m not personally a fan of Friday squared-off Tuesday night Republicans. “He really came ambiguous responses, both disruption tactics,” said Dean from Long Island’s Hofstra out swinging.” candidates were quick to of Student Success Michael Southeast Regional 26 University in the second of “I think Barack Obama interrupt each other and the Sanseviro. “Both candidates Facilitation Conference three 90-minute debates had the edge,” said Eric Brito, moderator to get the final word, had moments when their level KSU Center 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. before the Nov. 6 election. president of the KSU Young what some news agencies, of argumentativeness seemed The interruption-filled Democrats. “I think he brought including USA Today, called more show than substance.” Literary Club - Haunted Ghost debate, moderated by CNN’s his A-game and he knew he had “The Interruption Debate.” CBS and The Washington Post Tours of Kennesaw chief political correspondent to do better in this debate or reported that the candidates Legacy Gazebo 7 p.m. – 10 Candy Crowley, took the it would be detrimental to his are deadlocked in national polls p.m. form of a town hall meeting. campaign.” with only two weeks until the

Saturday Candidates were asked pre- One major issue in the Whenever there is election. The Associated Press, GYSO Concert #1 27 screened questions by self- Tuesday night debate was the among others, reported that the Bailey Performance Center identified, undecided audience ability of both candidates to a tight race, even 2012 presidential election will Morgan Concert Hall 3 p.m. members on topics including use political rhetoric as a means minimal impact fall into the hands of undecided – 5 p.m. but not limited to education, of avoiding direct questions. voters residing in swing states. energy independence, tax cuts, Candy Crowley was tasked on undecided The vast majority of people Georgia Geographic Alliance women’s workplace equality, to keep the candidates on polled cited the economy as the Geofest job creation, immigration, gun topic, but both were guilty of voters can make a main issue driving their ballots. Social Sciences Building control and America’s place in circumventing direct questions “I’m never really sure how Room 1022 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. the global economy. with long-winded responses difference. much the debates truly impact Obama challenged Romney that were often times irrelevant. voting habits,” Sanseviro said. Monday more than he did in the first One person unimpressed “Whenever there is a tight presidential debate, having by the performances of both One study conducted by race, even minimal impact on KSU Faculty Recital: 29 received strong criticism candidates was Michael Zeman, The Center for Media and undecided voters can make a “The Faculty Jazz Trio Presents from his own party members vice president of the College Public Affairs at George Mason difference.” the Music of the Beatles” following the last debate. Libertarians of Kennesaw State University found that Obama Both campaigns are focusing Bailey Performance Center “Gov. Romney doesn’t have a University. cut off Romney 36 times in mid- their attention on the key Morgan Concert Hall 8 p.m. – five-point plan,” Obama said. “He “I felt as if I was watching a sentence, while Romney cut battleground states that will 10 p.m. has a one-point plan. And that middle school shouting match off Obama 28 times. Moderator ultimately decide the election. plan is to make sure that folks between children,” Zeman said. Candy Crowley interrupted The third and final debate takes Invisible Children of KSU Film at the top play by a different set “They were not passionate, they both candidates for impeding place Monday at 9 p.m. from Screening Social Sciences of rules.” were not energetic and neither the format of the debate. Boca Raton, Fla. Building Auditorium 8 p.m. – “I was definitely shocked with one of them directly answered a Based on the study, 122 total 9:30 p.m. how aggressive Obama was question the whole debate.” interruptions occurred during OCT. 23 2012 Kennesaw State University | The Sentinel 4

Lindsay Stapp Staff Writer

The Director of the Depart- website designated smoking about the policy, require them me. Thirteen of them have been Incident reporting relating ment of Student Conduct and areas include: Convocation & to extinguish all tobacco prod- second offences,” Walker said. to environmental health and Academic Integrity Diane Kennesaw Hall, Burruss Build- ucts and refer the student viola- “I think this is working because safety can be reported on the Walker visited the student ing, Student Center, Willingham tors to my office because this is not that many people are get- Environmental Health and government meeting Thurs- Hall, Legacy Gazebo, Wilson & also a violation of the student ting second offences.” Safety Department website at day Oct. 18 to update mem- Music, Athletic Fields, KSU Cen- code of conduct,” Walker said. The smoking policy hasn’t kennesaw.edu/ehs/index.html. bers about the smoking situa- ter, Campus Services, Chastain First time offenders will also been perfect, though, as sev- In other SGA news, the Big tion on campus. Pointe, Science & Clendenin and receive a warning letter, second eral students reported having Event on Friday, Oct. 12 brought “A little over six years ago Houses on Frey Lake Rd. How- time offenders are required to trouble identifying the bound- 147 student volunteers. Let- the smoking policy on campus ever, the exact dimensions of take 10-15 hours of mandatory aries of the designated smoking ters to veterans were sent to was changed, it now reads that smoking areas are not specified. community service and will area. Q100 radio’s “The Bert Show’s there is no smoking allowed on There are several designated have a hold put of their regis- Walker said of the complaint, Big Thank You” to be organized campus except in designated smoking areas around campus, tration. A hold on registration “there’s nothing laid out that for the troops. Sandwiches and areas, Walker said. “[In the] fall and students are required to prevents the student from sign- says how far they extend from toiletries were sent to the Salva- of 2011 the police along with be in that area if they want to ing up for classes at Kennesaw the place where you smoke. It’s tion Army to distribute them to patrollers began enforcing this smoke. Students will receive State. just a judgment call between the homeless. rule.” a warning the first time they “Since fall of 2011, 294 people the patrollers and the students On the KSU Environmental smoke in an undesignated area. have gotten that letter [first as to what’s part of the [desig- Health and Safety Department “They [police] inform them offence warning letter] from nated] smoking area.” 5 Kennesaw State University | The Sentinel OCt. 23 2012

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TAMPA, Fla. —When it share with people,” Bernard said. Andy Griffith trying to keep the to the political process. humane society and getting to comes to standing up for As the election season kicks town safe; they are soldiers at “I’m still wearing my Ron Paul play with the cute dogs at the those who cannot always into full gear, the issues closest war.” sticker, and somebody says pound, but I think it’s also im- speak for themselves, Cath- to her heart play a big role in She said that while most peo- ‘Ron Paul is crazy’ when I got portant to interact with people erine Bernard, a delegate to how she campaigns and which ple see criminal justice prob- on the bus,” she said. “I’m like, who have lived a very different the 2012 Republican National candidate she supports. A lems as a side issue, she believes first of all that’s fairly immature, lifestyle than you have. It makes Convention from Georgia, fervent believer in Republican it is a main part of how America and second of all these are not you less judgmental.” sees hope for a better future candidate Ron Paul’s message, operates, citing the rising prison people who are interested in a Throughout the week Bernard through criminal justice and she rallied behind the candi- population as proof. constructive dialogue; they’re has had at least one guaran- political reform. date throughout his campaign “It can’t be a side issue when ‘my way or the highway.’” teed supporter in her corner Bernard is a public defender and even into the convention you’ve got over a million peo- in Daniel Burton, her alternate from Dublin, a small town in ceremonies. Bernard recalls ple, who haven’t done anything delegate who shares the same middle Georgia, and repre- how she was once a member wrong, who are rotting in prison convictions as she does and sents the state’s 12th District at of the Democratic Party, before or jail,” she said. also supports Ron Paul. He first the 2012 Republican National switching parties when she Throughout the conven- met Bernard at their District 12 Convention. Her passion for the began her law career. tion, Bernard has kept with her convention and has enjoyed political and social issues facing “I had always had a negative beliefs, maintaining her convic- working alongside her since. America is apparent upon first impression of the Republicans,” tions even though some may “It’s been great, for two rea- meeting her. She hopes to bring she said, “and then I became a have disagreed with her. During sons: She’s got a great personal- change throughout the crimi- public defender and I just saw a brunch with the Georgia del- ity and she’s very non-obtrusive nal justice system through her that government was not oper- egation, she voiced her support when it comes to pushing your work helping the less fortunate, ating as a positive influence on for Ron Paul due to her district’s values. She politely explains those who might not otherwise the lives of these poor people.” wishes, keeping with the wants why she feels the way she does, have a chance to turn their lives Situations like the country’s of the people she was chosen and it’s always with an ear to around. It is the times when she war on drugs fuel her desire to represent, despite being in listen to other people’s values as is able to help turn someone’s to see criminal justice reform, the minority. Reactions to her well,” he said. life around that she feels most citing instances where SWAT stance have been mixed, but a When it comes to her fu- rewarded by her career. teams have raided the wrong lot of people thanked her for ture, Bernard looks forward to “When I can do something houses or have gone after the standing up for her beliefs, even Photo courtesy of Steven Welch continuing her career in law, great for a really deserving wrong individuals as proof if they did not agree with her. Catherine Bernard, possibly going into criminal person, like a young man with the system is not working as it “Some of them specifically defense. A career in politics has some marijuana or cocaine should. Because of these things, said ‘I disagree with what you delegate from Georgia’s been brought up as a possibility charges who is facing a bunch Bernard said she believes it af- say with your support for Ron as well, something she might of prison time, when we can fects more than just the people Paul, but I really appreciate you 12th district. one day be open to pursuing. suppress some of the evidence who use drugs, as police have standing up to their attempt to “I certainly haven’t ruled that in his case with legal arguments become more militarized. forcefully unify the delegation,’ Bernard has taken her skills out. There are a lot of prob- and get him probation instead “We have a real militariza- so there’s been some positive in helping others to the com- lems in this country and a lot of prison,” she said, “that’s a life- tion of law enforcement in this stuff,” she said. munity service level as well, vol- of us need to be rolling up our changing thing.” country, which a lot of that She has also seen some nega- unteering at homeless shelters sleeves and seeing what we can She said she feels these kinds comes from the federal level,” tive reaction to her support for and for organizations that help do to make it better,” she said. of moments lend themselves to she said. “They’re giving tanks, Ron Paul from people she feels these people find employment, “As cheesy as it sounds, I’d like her credibility in dealing with they’re giving guns, flash gre- refuse to see someone else’s as well as mentoring and help- to do whatever I can to make criminal justice reform, allow- nades and all sorts of fun toys to point of view. She recalled the ing with charter schools. the world a better place.” ing her the ability to speak out these local drug task forces, and first night of the convention, “I’ve been trying to do as Originally published about them through her politi- that contributes to the attitude with people heckling her on the much volunteer work as I can, Aug. 30, 2012 on cal activism. these law enforcement officers bus with the rest of the Geor- to take me out of my comfort kennesawcommunication.com “I really enjoy having what have, that they’re no longer gia delegation, something she zone,” she said. “You know and reprinted with permission. I feel is a good perspective to peace officers. They’re no longer views as immature and negative everyone loves going to the OCT. 23 2012 Kennesaw State University | The Sentinel 6

Meghan de St. Aubin Talon Editor in Chief CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chuck voters in our state and raising for President Obama. Texas in Charlotte. She said registered voters. I don’t listen Herz, State Chair of the Demo- money for the campaign,” said “I read he (Gov. Chris Chris- the two issues she feels most to the news so I don’t listen to cratic Party of Wyoming, lives Herz. tie) was asked by Mitt Romney strongly about are healthcare the polls, but because of where in one of the reddest states When Michelle Obama visited whether he thought there was and education. She refers to her I am from I am passionate about in the union. Although Herz Wyoming in July, Herz said they a possibility of him winning in state as ‘powdered blue’, even voting,” Isabel said. said he was very excited for the raised a significant amount of New Jersey and Gov. Chris Chris- though Texas is most likely a red Isabel said she does not worry convention, he said odds are his money for the campaign. tie said ‘No, not a chance,’” said state on the map. about the outcome. She said state will not follow suit with Anna Meija, a delegate from Meija. “I’m happy about that, so “I campaign as much as I can. she is just worried about today what delegates are trying to New Jersey, is more confident much so that we are exporting I was very instrumental and very and what she and other del- accomplish in Charlotte for the President Obama will win her people to Pennsylvania so that active in Houston so when I was egates can do in the moment. 2012 Election. state, even though her governor we win there.” elected to come here, I was just Chuck Herz and other del- “I do not believe Obama is is a Republican. Meija said she is only appre- so honored,” Isabel said. egates who participated in the likely to win our state, but we “New Jersey is technically a hensive the Democratic Party Isabel is a Cuba native and Democratic National Conven- are very excited and hopeful of blue state, but our Governor does not have the same en- said voting is an incredible tion appear to be determined picking up some seats in our is Chris Christie so that kind of thusiasm the Republican Party privilege, considering she is to support President Obama, legislature and county commis- makes us a purple state,” said seems to have. While there are from a Communist country. She regardless if they hail from blue sioner seats as well,” said Herz. Meija. many apathetic voters in New actively recruits people in her or red states. Other than participating in Meija is not concerned that Jersey, said Meija, she said she state to vote. There are many Originally published on the leadership of the party, Herz the color of her state will waiver hopes that in the end everyone people that are registered, she kennesawcommunication.com said they are doing all the work in any way. She says that even will come out to vote. said, yet they do not actively and reprinted with permission. back home. Gov. Chris Christie thinks New Another excited delegate, vote. “We are busy making calls to Jersey is definitely going to go Maria Isabel, is representing “I talk to my family who are

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Photo by Michelle Babcock | The Sentinel Kennesaw Pride Alliance and Non-Normitive Anti- Assimilationist representatives hand out T-Shirts and food to participants to celebrate KPA’s coming out day event on the campus green, Oct. 22. KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL Oct. 23 2012 7 OPINION

Greg Bieger Senior Staff Writer

It may look strange when an adult old enough to have a teenager is walking down the street dressed as the Red Julia Nailor Contributor Ranger from “Power Rangers.” Without having a child of their own, it will most likely As far as physical appearance When a superhero character scare children and adults alike goes, Dual-Enrollment students is being portrayed, the when walking up to trick the Paige Miller and Savannah costumer exudes bravery and neighbors into handing out free Chappelear agree that power, which are admirable yet candy. However, this is still the costumes should look creative nauseatingly monotonous traits. celebration of another Hallmark and fun with a dash of maturity. People gravitate toward the bad Corporation Holiday. No one is Miller said a costume should guys because evil behaviors too old to enjoy capitalism and be “durable, flexible, black and are much less commonplace It is a question that consumerism at its finest. slimming,” while Chappelear’s and are typically riddled with plagues mankind at 15, Parents buy decorations On Oct. 31 of idea of the perfect costume is fascinating histories and 20, 30 and 50 years of age. for the house to boost their each year, millions of one that is “realistic but fun. exceptions. Any costumer who How old is indeed too old to status in the neighborhood eager trick-or-treaters don It shouldn’t look fake, but it can convincingly play the role of enjoy Halloween by walking holiday decoration war. They costumes and head into the should be kind of fantastic. a villain will be certain to attract house to house holding open buy endless amounts of candy night for some frightful fun, It should have good colors the attention of trick-or-treaters a bag for candy to be given? to hand out to children. They but with so many people and a lot of spandex.” all night long. Well there are three ways of buy sweatshop produced, one- dressed up, what can make Costumes purchased at stores From masked villains to determining the age. Method time-use costumes for their a single costume stand out are great, but the homemade cape-clad heroes, the greatest number one: multiply your children at ten times the price in the crowd? The answer costumes, which clearly take age by your height, divide of what it cost to make. Then cannot be measured with a gallons of blood, sweat and that by the weight of your sugar-addled, pre-adolescent dollar value or a thread count. tears to throw together, are the costume, square that number, brains are unleashed upon The greatest costumers earn ones that tend to be the most then multiply the answer by the streets to wreak havoc on their stripes by bringing even striking. After all, a retail shop the number of medals won by unsuspecting doorbells and their dead costumes to life with does not know a costumer’s your country of origin in the doorknockers. It is a pastime, splashes of creative, individual body as well as the costumer, last Olympic Games. Method a rite of passage and, more touch. After all, which is more so pouring endless time and number two: if you are older importantly, a tradition. likely to catch one’s eye on energy into an outfit is the best than the person handing Traditions are typically kept a crowded Halloween night: way to get the fit that best suits out candy, you are too old to close to the heart. So why then, a $90 Abe Lincoln costume individual needs. be trick or treating. Method do we stop the madhouse of from Party City worn by some Aside from favoring a vibrant, number three: desire trumps Halloween activities when we average Joe or a homemade sexy exterior, Miller said she reason, there is no ‘too old.’ reach college? Why do only Darth Vader/Abe Lincoln believes that villain costumes The first two methods simply RAs and professors keep bowls crossover costume worn are more creative than hero account for the change in of candy just inside the door? by someone who recites the costumes, which may have social trends and societal laws. Why does the average college Gettysburg Address while something to do with the acting The third method is the most student not hand out candy holding his audience at aspect of great costuming. - Savannah Chappelear effective, reliable and obvious to the drunken passerby on lightsaber-point? The best To bring a cliché superhero method in which to approach Halloween night? costumes illuminate personality to life is worthy of applause, Halloween costumers boast this question. How old is too We need to get back to our rather than mask it, so Darth but to play the part of a multi- strong appearances as well old? roots! We need to remember Lincoln would take home the dimensional villain with dark as performances. A costume Halloween is a holiday where that it is called Halloween, not grand prize in this contest. powers and sinister motives is should fit as if its owner was we celebrate the titillation Whore-O-Ween. We need to If a costume is not made a golden ticket to a standing born to wear it, and its owner of our amygdala (the section remember that one is never too personal, then it is simply ovation. Humans seem to should exhibit a connection of the brain where the fear old to trick or treat, and that not very believable, and the have an eerie attraction to the and passion for the character emotion is housed) by spooking University Place, the Suites and greatest heroes and villains “dark side” and, no matter how being portrayed. Otherwise, a ourselves with horror movies any other student filled housing gallivanting about are those terrified Halloween adventurers costume will simply blend into and haunted houses. We create is just as awesome a place who bring forth an impressive are of villainous characters, the chaos of the Halloween synthetic rushes with the help to bother your neighbors by combination of physical they relentlessly trek to haunted crowd and never receive the of ghosts, goblins, ghouls and pestering them for candy as is appearance and theatrical houses and festivals to recognition it may deserve. most importantly candy. We do our old cul-de-sac. expression. see more. this because it is awesome. Oct. 23 2012 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL OPINION 8

Katherine Sellers Senior Writer

the ever-growing popularity Secret Notebooks from the grasp onto. of the hit show “The Walking Apocalypse.” Even the Center Something to grasp onto is Dead.” While I agree this show for Disease Control has joined what we see in “The Walking contributes a lot to zombie in, releasing the graphic novel Dead” and “Zombieland.” If we culture, I cannot agree that titled “Preparedness 101: aren’t turned into brain-eating, this is the sole reason our Zombie Pandemic.” But what leg-dragging zombies when brain-eating friends have attracts us to the living dead the proverbial crap hits the fan managed to stay on top in the when they symbolize the end and the apocalypse ensues, world of popular culture. of humanity as we know it? then we can fight the living The zombie fad is not new “You can’t shoot the financial dead, find food and shelter and to the pop culture scene. meltdown in the head—you we can survive. Is this simple In recent years It made its debut in the can do that with a zombie,” said solution—and I use the term there have been a surge cinematic world in 1932 with, Max Brooks, author of best- simple loosely—really what in the popularity of monsters, what some considered a cult selling “Zombie Survival Guide” drives us to venture into zombie namely sparkling vampires classic, “White Zombie,” which - MAX BROOKS and “World War Z.” “All the other culture or is it all for and werewolves, but neither starred the famous monster- problems are too big.” the imagination and the fun? of these creatures can claim man Bela Lugosi. From then In a world where we can’t Brooks said, “90 percent are smaller field but has grown to be top monster anymore. on the zombie tradition made visualize and eradicate many saying, ‘We all know it’s fake; exponentially since the 1954 Groaning and dragging a appearances in films like “Valley of the problems we face such we’re playing along.’ The other novel “I am Legend” to include decayed foot into first place is of the Zombies,” “Night of the as the financial crisis mentioned, 10 percent are saying, ‘We’re titles such as the popular “Pride none other than the zombie. Living Dead,” “Zombieland” genetic modification, atomic ready!’ And I’d say 10 percent of and Prejudice and Zombies,” A 2011 CBS News report and “Resident Evil.” weaponry and radiation, the that 10 percent can’t wait for it “The Zombie Combat Manual” claimed that the fascination In comparison to film, idea of a zombie apocalypse to happen.” and “The Zombie Autopsies: around zombies is due to zombie literature is a gives people something to THESENTINEL FALL2012 EDITORIAL BOARD STAFF LETTER POLICY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MEGAN EMORY PRODUCTION MANAGER ANDREA DOWIS 1.) The Sentinel will try to print all letters received. Letters 6.) While we do not publish letters from groups endorsing THE SENTINEL IS A DESIGNATED should be 200 words long. Exceptions are made at the political candidates, The Sentinel will carry letters discuss- [email protected] [email protected] discretion of the editors. We reserve the right to edit all ing candidates and campaign issues. 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ARTS AND LIVING Gina Juhan and Stuart Juhan practice on campus for a future event in Macon.

War is nothing new. It’s What about games made been a key piece in shap- to simulate war? Some of ing human history since the most popular games the first civilizations. Every utilize war for our enter- history class ever taught tainment. The question is has probably focused on a what makes war games so handful of wars and battles darn enjoyable? with names like Alexan- This week Arts & Living is der the Great or General looking at different kinds Sherman as pivotal figures. of war games to see why We can even see real wars we play them. We inter- being fought thousands view a National Master at of miles away from our chess, we talk with Larpers televisions and computer on campus and we even screens. It is pretty easy to take a stab at writing an say that war, with all the “updated” version of Sun death and destruction, is Tzu’s “The Art of War.” not fun.

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Daniel Lumpkin Arts & Living Editor

If you have ever walked ing battles and hand-to-hand night larping, a cold evening University Larpers. help you develop those things by the Campus Green in the combat with weapons that that involved guard duty while “Anybody can do it but they in your real life self.” evening, you’ve probably range from foam-blade daggers a character playing a necroman- might have to embrace their LARP gives each player the seen them. A group of students to large, two-handed maces. cer vampire attacked neigh- inner nerd,” Griever said with a opportunity to practice traits swinging swords and wielding It is pretty easy to start boring camps, his normally smile. they want to have in real life. war hammers, sparring with making some general assump- low monotone voice quickly Larping at face value appears These traits can be noble, heroic each other and practicing for tions after seeing the larpers transitioned to an enthusiastic to be just this embrace and even, depending on the player battle. Perhaps you have won- practicing on The Green. Sure, one with a large smile. He said nothing more. A nerds will be and the situation. The true dered what they were doing the whole thing seems a little he was hooked after his first nerds sort of community with value of LARP is that it can use a when you passed by or you may unusual at first. Why would event. chainmail and shields. But this fictional character to teach real- have even stopped to watch for college students at Kennesaw This seems to be a common is a severely misguided notion. world character, all while going a few moments in curiosity. Just State want to put in so much testimony of the group, despite LARP is a very complex and to foam-war with your friends. who exactly are these students effort for a game of fantasy that the fact that most players are intricate universe that not only If you are interested in the and why are they fighting each is fueled by imagination? below average fighters when provides entertainment but also Kennesaw State University Larp- other with hard-foam medieval For Marion Reese, junior, the they start playing. creative and emotional outlets ers on campus, check out their weapons? most important part of larping Nick Griever, Technical The- for people from all sorts of Facebook page Fighter Prac- This is Kennesaw State Uni- is the friendships he has made ater major at Kennesaw, was backgrounds. tice KSU or head on over to a versity’s Larpers. LARP stands since joining. an exception at his first event. Gina Juhan, English Education practice on Tuesday or Thursday for Live-Action Role Play and is “We’re all close friends,” Reese Griever had already been in- major and the group’s unofficial evening from 8-10 p.m. on the accurately described as a hybrid said. “[Going to events together] volved in Shinkendo, a Japanese spokesperson, explained how Campus Green. They will even between improvised acting and definitely makes a strong con- sword-fighting martial art, so he she has learned from the char- provide practice weapons if you a full-contact sport. Some larp- nection.” was better than most experi- acter she plays at LARP events. do not own any. It isn’t too late ers simply enjoy emerging into Reese was a commuter enced LARP players. “My characters always reflect to join the group before their their character for a weekend in student when he joined, simply The larpers on campus know aspects of me I want to be dif- next big event in Macon, Ga. the woods and being in a com- looking for an activity to get that some of their college peers ferent,” Juhan said. “Role playing this December. munity with other larpers. Other involved in on campus. While might have some reservations a stronger character, or even a players enjoy LARP for the excit- Reese gave details of his first about joining Kennesaw State more reserved one, can really OCT. 23 2012 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL 10

Denzel Washington star of the Robert Zemeckis film, “Flight” coming out Nov. 2.

Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

Lindsay Stapp Contributor

In a college phone conference after saving the flight, but an manding, yet flawed, characters the past decade, Zemeckis has always based on the screenplay over his upcoming film “Flight,” investigation into the plane’s (“Man on Fire,”,“Training Day”), been making animated films . . . I love all types of film stories.” director Robert Zemeckis dis- malfunctions reveals some trou- it is no surprise that Zemeckis such as “The Polar Express” and The screenplay for “Flight” cussed aspects of the film, influ- bling information about Whita- picked Washington to play this “A Christmas Carol.” He returned was written by John Gatin’s ences in his life as a director and ker on the day of the flight. character in “Flight.” to live-action film because he (“Coach Carter,” “Reel Steel”) what the most important facet of “Most people are imperfect . “I just felt that he was an ac- “was inspired by the screenplay” and found by Zemeckis with “a any movies is. . . and those characters [imper- tor who brought all the sort of for “Flight.” certain amount of luck.” Ow- fect heroes] lend themselves to power and the ability to reach “I tend to gravitate toward ing it all to being “part of the The movie “Flight” revolves the most drama and we can all down into his most inner self the screenplay and start there magic,” Zemeckis was able to around the circumstances relate to them because every- to pull this performance off,” and don’t put any restrictions find Gatin’s screenplay and put of an airplane miraculously one’s imperfect,” director Robert Zemeckis said. on myself either in something together a team of seasoned lands by the pilot after it Zemeckis said. Although the director is that I’m looking for or some- actors who, along with Wash- begins to fail and threatens Washington is often as- known for award-winning films thing that I might be reacting ington, include John Goodman to crash in a city. Pilot Whip sociated with strong leading such as the “Back to the Future” to,” he said. The reason his films (“The Big Lebowski”) and Don Whitaker, played by Denzel man roles. Frequently playing series, “Who Framed Roger span several genres, he says, is Cheadle (“Hotel Rwanda”). Washington, was hailed a hero intense, independent and com- Rabbit” and “Forrest Gump,” for because “there’s no agenda; it’s “A good screenplay falls into 11 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL OCT. 23 2012 your hands and you’re able at the NTSB and we studied every time they go to the the- to say, ‘OK, yes. I think I know many aircraft incidents,” he said. ater can make a director’s job how to do this,’” Zemeckis said. “I watched a bunch of films that demanding. “When you’re directing, you’re had plane crashes in them. You “When you’re younger, you’re writing with images . . . every- learn a lot of things to do and more accepting of basically body’s writing, the actors are you learn a lot of things not to the insanity that surrounds the Films writing, you’re writing . . . we’re do, so it’s always important to [movie] business, but as you all in there actually writing, for watch other movies.” get older, it’s harder to do that “Back to the Future” (1985) a lack of a better word, the final “Flight” has special effects, . . . It’s always been challenging “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (1988) screenplay all the time,” he said. but “they’re not effects for ef- . . . You have to really love what “Forrest Gump” (1994) In the theatrical trailer for fects’ sake, but they’re to lend you’re doing; you have to love “Cast Away” (2000) “Flight,” viewers get a glimpse at texture and power to the story,” the screenplay so that you’re “Polar Express” (2004) what Whitaker does to save the Zemeckis said. “Ultimately a excited to get up at 4:00 in the plane from crashing. Zemeckis good movie has at its core a morning and get to work,” he Awards and his team had to do a lot of compelling character that the said. research before shooting this audience is identifying with and His film history shows that • Won the Academy Award for Best Director scene to make it as realistic as is rooting for . . . whether that’s a Zemeckis goes the distance for “Forrest Gump” possible. cautionary tale or a heroic tale, with material that talks to him • Nominated for Best Writing for “Back to the Future” “Whitaker has to invert the that’s what I think . . . a good – that he maybe has found • Won the Golden Globe for Best Director for “Forrest Gump” airplane to try to pull this movie has to have.” something of a method to the airliner out of a dive . . . that was Most of Zemeckis’ films utilize madness that is the film busi- the trickiest [scene] to do both new-technology and ideas, and ness. Trivia from a cinematic standpoint keeping up with all the changes “When I first got out of film and from a physical standpoint,” is a lot of work. school, I had an audience with Zemeckis is Hollywood’s leading pioneer in digital Zemeckis explained. “Making movies has always George Lucas. I said, ‘How do filmmaking. His films “The Polar Express” and “Beowulf” By watching other films that been hard . . . and it’s getting I become a filmmaker? How used the groundbreaking technology of performance had inverted plane scenes, harder because the audiences do I do it?’ And he said, ‘Some- capture rather than making them as fully animated. Zemeckis said he was able to seem to be not as interested in how.’ And I think that’s the best At the time, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” was one of the see what was going to work in movies, so it’s more difficult to advice anyone ever gave me. most expensive films made with a budget of $70 million. “Flight.” get movies made now than it Somehow you just do it,” said The film took much longer to produce than a regular “I, myself, am an instrument- was before,” said Zemeckis. Zemeckis. motion picture simply because it combined traditional rated pilot, so I’m familiar with a The idea that movies are “Flight” opens in theaters Nov. animation and live-action techniques. lot of it. We spoke to people at transforming, and audiences are 2. the airlines. We spoke to people expecting a greater spectacle GRADUATION CELEBRATION! Tues. 10/30 & Wed. 10/31 10 AM - 7 PM each day Inside Your KSU Bookstore!

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Roderic Graham Contributer ning a medal and earning his large for an animation movie than working on the Simpsons, respect. During his journey, he and uses simple animation to whose cast has grown over the What happens when a encounters people that aid him, help the audience develop an years.” character in an arcade game like Sergeant Calhoun, voiced understanding for the charac- Moore wants the audience develops the ability to think by Jane Lynch and Vanellope ters. to grow and enjoy the journey and have free will? Arcade von Schweetz, voiced by Sarah “The animators at Disney with the characters. He wants games would become chaotic, Silverman. are some of the best in the the audience to connect with roles would be reversed and “The cast was amazing to business, so it was interesting the message of the movie maybe the bad guy wouldn’t be work with. I am a fan of the cast developing a simplistic form of rather than focus completely on so bad after all. and the roles they play. I love animation,” said Moore. “Arcade- the comedy, action and stellar “Wreck-It Ralph” is Walt them as people,” said “Wreck-It game characters have no free animation. Disney Animation Studios’ new Ralph’s” director Rich Moore. will and that was the greatest “This movie will be something action-packed animated film “The actors recorded together conflict in making this movie.” all ages can relate to and it will NOVEMBER about a video game character, and you could feel the energy Moore’s love of video games take the adults on a trip down Ralph, voiced by John C. Reilly, between the two actors. This and animation inspired him to memory lane,” said Moore. who questions his free will. was a very collaborative effort. create the movie. “Wreck-It Ralph” premieres in After 30 years of being the bad An award winning cast is one “The old video games like theaters Nov. 2. guy, Ralph is fed up and wants of many great things to look for- pong and games on Atari first to earn his respect. He journeys ward to in this movie. “Wreck-It came out when I was a kid and 2 Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney to different video games across Ralph” contains more than 190 I instantly fell in love,” Moore Animation Studios the arcade in hopes of win- individual characters, which is said. “It is definitely a bit easier IN THEATERS

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Daniel Lumpkin Arts & Living Editor Photos Courtesy of Will Stewart At the beginning of a chess Ga. Stewart continued through kids is that it doesn’t matter Stewart to move his teaching ing more about chess visit www. match, each player is a king middle and high school and how many pieces your down and commander of his army. eventually was a top player for or how many mistakes you’ve The board is even, the num- University of Georgia’s tourna- made. When it comes down ber of pieces is even and the ment chess team. After graduat- to it you’ve got to look your turn-based method of play ing in 2009, Stewart realized his opponent in the eye and let allows nearly every element of passion for chess grew beyond them know they have to earn the game to be fair. Achieving just playing the game and he it. Basically, never give up,” said victory comes down to strategy, started to teach at camps and Stewart. skill and the individuals in- schools around Atlanta. Chess Evolving Through the volved. For some people, chess “Chess helps develop analyti- Internet is much more than a hobby or cal thinking more than anything Stewart explained that chess pastime and an important way else,” Stewart said in a Skype completely shifted after chess to learn how to succeed in the interview because he was in libraries around the world put Former World Champion Anatoly real world. Buenos Aires, Argentina for a documented games online for Karpov being interviewed by Will William Stewart, a National tournament. anyone to study and learn. In- Stewart for onlinechesslessons.net. Master and currently ranked Beyond analytical thinking, stead of relying on an instructor, fifth-best player in Georgia, Stewart was also adamant that a player can now go online and online and now players across onlinechesslessons.net or check began playing chess when he chess can teach players much study how International Masters the globe can be taught directly out Stewart’s YouTube account was ten years old at Spalding more than strategic game plans. like Bobby Fisher played in tour- by a chess master. for hundreds of free tutorials in Elementary in Sandy Springs, “The main thing I try to teach naments. This is what motivated If you are interested in learn- English and Spanish.

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“The Art of War” is a highly ancient text because it teaches Sentinel staff decided to write respected book that has been great techniques that can be a newer edition that replaces studied by generals for hun- used on all sorts of battlefields famed warriors’ philosophies for dreds of years. Business men (literal and otherwise). Instead victory with classic lines from and football coaches also of picking out a handful of popular video games. attribute their success to the quotes from this book, The

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“War. War never changes.” This one is pretty simple. – “Fallout 3”

“I was an adventurer like you once, then When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I took an arrow to the knee.” When life gives you an arrow to the knee, be – “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” a guard.

“You have died of dysentery.” Hygiene is always important. Forget this and – “Oregon Trail” game over.

“Do a barrel Roll!” In life and war sometimes you just have to – “Starfox” barrel roll.

“What is a man? A miserable pile of secrets.” Instead of seeing the glass as half empty try – “Castlevania Symphony of the Night” looking at it as half full.

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involved. they love so much. Robert Pless Senior Staff Writer Anime is defined simply as Also featured at the Japanese animation and is convention was Artist’s Alley, “Heeeeeeeeeyyyyyyy noted for its distinct art styles where local artists can showcase sexy lady,” blares over the and hand drawn characteristics and sell their art pieces relating speakers in the Renaissance that have been bringing to anime and Japanese culture Atlanta Waverly Hotel and worldwide fans together for to adoring fans. From video Convocation Center on the more than 50 years. TV shows game based fan art to original Steve Deal of Sanshee.com posing at his booth. warm Sept. 31 night setting like “Pokemon,” “Dragon Ball Z” creations, Artist’s Alley provides the unwritten theme for the and “Ghost in the Shell” are all Anime Weekend Atlanta famous anime programs that AWA continued on Page 18 celebration: Doin’ It Gangnam have made huge marks on Style. Since 1995, Anime American television. Weekend Atlanta, known best With this influence, it should as AWA to its fans, has brought come as no surprise that together anime fans for a three costuming was a huge element day weekend of costumes, at the event in Atlanta. There concerts and panels about their were many people dressed as respective subculture. famous anime characters and Panels offered during the video games definitely made three day weekend featured their presence during the three topics ranging from rare types day festival. Similar to the of anime, to oddball video earlier reported Dragon*Con games to bully awareness event, panels featuring costume within the fan community. making, popular anime TV Local artistsand vendors also shows and even anime versions set up shop in the Cobb Galleria of game shows were given Centre. Anime Weekend Atlanta to the event participants in turned out to be a rousing an attempt to expand their success for all organizations knowledge about the culture OCT. 23 2012 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL 18

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Michael Foster Sports Editor Katrina Frost followed her an assist from junior defender conference record (12-4-3 A-Sun Player of the Week Kelsey Barr. overall). A-Sun Conference honor with her 10th goal Frost added to the scoring The Owls will host North of the season, and the KSU in the final minute of play. The Florida on Saturday at KSU soccer team shutout the redshirt-sophomore received Stadium in the first round of Tournament Preview Stetson Hatters in its regular an assist off a corner kick and the Atlantic Sun Conference Florida Gulf Coast season finale on Sunday in stuffed the ball in the back of Tournament. Deland, Fla., to clinch the the net, sealing the score North Florida (7-9-2, 5-3-1 The Eagles finished the season on a three-game winning- 3rd seed in the Atlantic Sun at 3-0. A-Sun), the 6th seed in the streak, including back-to-back wins over KSU and Mercer. Tournament. Senior goalkeeper Lauren tournament, lost its regular They are second in the conference with nine shutout KSU (10-7-1, 6-2-1 A-Sun) Roberts played an entire season contest against the victories. Sophomore forward Shannen Wacker is tied with jumped in front of the Hatters 90 minutes, registering Owls to the tune of 4-2 at Katrina Frost (KSU) for second in the conference in goals. just before intermission when four saves. The Owls were Kennesaw Stadium. sophomore midfielder Nicole aggressive during the first The winner of Saturday’s Player to watch: 13 Shannen Wacker (So.) – 10 goals, three assists, 23 Calder scored her third goal period, forcing four saves in matchup will face either points, 42 shots of the year, receiving an assist the first-half alone for the Florida Gulf Coast or Mercer in from redshirt-sophomore Hatters goalkeeper Victoria Fort Meyers, Fla., in the semi- Mercer Jewelia Strickland. Troccoli. final on Nov. 2. The Atlantic Stetson (3-13-1, 1-7- The Owls victory erased the Sun Conference championship Mercer fell 1-0 to the Eagles over the weekend in a matchup 1 A-Sun) was outshot a bad taste of a 1-0 heartbreaker game will be played Sunday, for the regular season title. Before the Bears were on a ten staggering 20-6 in the contest on Friday to Florida Gulf Coast Nov. 4 at the same venue. game unbeaten streak. The team is first in the conference in and also was beat in corner in Fort Meyers, Fla. The Eagles For more information on goals allowed per game at just .63 per contest. kicks, 5-2. (12-3-3, 7-1-1 A-Sun) clinched the tournament and KSU The Owls pulled away in the Atlantic Sun Conference soccer, visit atlanticsun.org Player to watch: 2 Tess Patton (So.) – 12 starts, six goals, two assists the second-half in the 82nd regular season title. or ksuowls.com. You can also minute when sophomore KSU’s arch-rival Mercer find information on the team KSU Heather Joyce scored her finished in second place in by following @KSUOwlNation second goal of the season off the conference with a 6-1-2 on Twitter. The Owls have won six of the last seven matches in Danielle Gray (21) scored eight goals in her first regular season as an Owl conference to shoot up the rankings and place for the postseason. KSU’s offense is lead by All-A-Sun performer Katrina Frost, who has 10 goals on the year. Freshman Danielle Gray has been a spark as well with eight goals.

Player to watch: 4 Katrina Frost (So.) – Ten goals, three assists, 23 points, 62 shots

ETSU

East Tennessee State is the highest scoring team in the conference, averaging 2.18 goals per game. Ramey Kerns has scored an amazing 20 goals, the most in the conference since 2007. The Lady Bucs have won four of their last five matches, including a 5-1 win over North Florida on Sunday.

Player to watch: 14 Ramey Kerns (Jr.) – 20 goals, four assists, 85 shots

Jacksonville

Defeated USC Upstate 4-0 on Saturday, outshooting the Spartans an amazing 34-5. The Dolphins are led by a sister- duo of Marie and Raquel Weckhurst. Marie, who has only started three matches all season, leads the team in goals scored with five.

Player to watch: 15 Marie Weckhurst (Fr.) – Three starts, five goals, Matt Boggs | The Sentinel three assists as defender Oct. 23 2012 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL SPORTS 20 COOLER TALK: KSU ATHLETICS deserve student attention

the Atlantic Sun Conference. be an Owl. It should be for the Recruits will start picking top team in the conference. East Tennessee State barely students too. Students need KSU over other schools Imagine how different the beat us out. to become fans. Not only is in the conference and experience could be if fans KSU has only been in this the fanhood warranted by respective tier of the NCAA committed to showing up on conference since 2005, and great performances on the if the environment here can a regular basis? This year’s just a few years ago became field and in the classroom become even more unique. men’s team begins play Nov. eligible to compete for by the teams, but we are big Players want to play in front 1 in the Convocation Center championships. enough of a school that we of fans, not empty seats. against Piedmont College. And the respective varsity can instantly create a unique Yes, the men’s basketball This is where fans can teams have definitely environment at KSU. team did not win a begin to make a difference impressed on paper. Men’s Why? KSU is a 24,000 conference game last year. in the history of KSU athletics. and women’s golf have student school. It’s the third But, it played its best when This isn’t the athletic highlighted the department largest in the state behind fans charged the atmosphere. program of yesteryear. Last semester with conference titles in Georgia and Georgia State. Last year’s Mercer game was We need to catch up. I was sitting in the past few seasons. The Not many athletic programs the only game where students the newsroom, women’s team won the A-Sun on KSU’s level, conference showed up in packs. It was contemplating ways to title last season while the wise, have the fanbase and exhilerating and the outcome make interesting headlines men’s team won it the year department to fall back on was almost KSU upsetting the for sports stories when before—and nearly won it like KSU does. fellow editor Carl DeBeer again last year. The environment here is dropped one of the more The baseball team played unique and branded very memorable, bulletin board in the A-Sun conference well now with the new quotes of my tenure at The championship game this past logos, Adidas contract, and Sentinel when he claimed, season. How many students a wonderfully rennovated “There’s only so many ways here are baseball fans and Convocation Center along you can say Owls lose.” knew that? I doubt many. with KSU Stadium, which While the joke was surely The softball team had one has impressed every sports amusing, there existed an of its best seasons in team information rep that has come inaccuracy in the statement history, putting a cherry on up to the press box to work that serves as a microcosm of top of an amazing career for visiting schools. the attitude the KSU student for its head coach, Scott If the students can just do body has towards sports at Whitlock, who will coach his their part in showing up to our school. final season this spring. games, getting rowdy, and The perception that KSU is Track and cross country starting to support the teams a secondary athletic program has produced national level instead of use them as the that gets trounced on a competition, and has brought bud of half-assed jokes, the weekly basis is most certainly home conference titles. environment here at KSU false. It seems like since I’ve For the athletes, it’s good to could become fantastic. arrived at KSU that the athletics have already made leaps and bounds in success and marketing. But, students have continued to use KSU athletics as a punchline, or simply ignore it all together. The fact that the student body not only lacks pride in the school at times, but also considers the athletic teams jokes is unfortunate. That’s because KSU’s athletic teams have been outstanding. In fact, KSU’s Department of Athletics placed second this year in the race for the Bill Bibb Trophy, which is awarded to the top athletics program in KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL Oct. 23 2012 21 SPORTS autotrader.com collegiate Eric Fuller Assistant to the Sports Editor KSU’s men’s golf team tion was going to be tough. ed of sophomores Jimmy Beck Beck followed Hermans- seventh in the 16-team field. KSU MEN’S GOLF finished in a tie for seventh Of the 15 teams and 88 golfers and Austin Vick, junior Sam son, as the senior’s leader- “We had a disappointing place at the Autotrader. entering the tournament, Curtis and fellow senior Ben ship pushed the sophomore, finish as we didn’t play to our INDIVIDUAL RESULTS com Collegiate Classic on three of the programs were Greene. Beck was coming off allowing him to finish the day capability this week,” Moseley Tuesday, with Pedar Lunde listed in the top-52, featured a strong outing at the team’s tied for 22nd, carding a six- said. “We got beat by teams Hermansson finishing at a in the latest Golfweek maga- last tournament, finishing over-par through the first two we know we are capable of career best sixth place. zine. Eight teams were ranked 2nd overall at the Rees Jones rounds of play. Next was Vick, beating. We have to get better The tournament kicked off in the top 100, while nine of Intercollegiate. who carded a 10-over-par and that’s the bottom line. We its second consecutive year the golfers who took to the It was Hermansson however and finished at 152, followed are going to work harder to of competition on Monday course Monday morning were who got things rolling for the immediately by Greene who improve and that will be our morning. The par 72 course believed to be part of the top Owls this time. The senior fin- placed one behind at 153 with mindset going forward.” spans 6679 yards at the 100 in the country. ished the day in fourth place. an 11-over-par. The men will return to ac- Berkeley Hills Country Club in Joining the Owls were tour- His even-par during the first Tuesday brought much of tion on Monday, Oct. 22 as Duluth, Ga. nament host and No. 87 Geor- two rounds of play had him the same success for Her- they host the 12-team Inaugu- “The golf course is a clas- gia State, No. 47 Chattanooga, sitting in fourth place, just mansson. He finished the ral Pinetree Intercollegiate on sic, traditional design that No. 89 Georgia Southern, No. two strokes behind second, tournament at 2-over par, their home turf, the Pinetree requires proper position from 5 Georgia, No. 81 Mercer, No. and four behind tournament scoring 215 in the 54-hole Country Club. tee to green.” heach coach Jay 52 South Carolina, and No. 86 leader Dykes Harbin of South event. The senior placed sixth, “We are excited to defend Moseley said regarding the Winthrop. Carolina. a big improvement from his our home course,” Moseley course. Hermansson got things “I was happy with Peder’s previous career finish, a tie for said. “This will be a short turn The Owls knew entering the started for the Owls, as the se- performance,” Moseley said. 31st, set earlier this season at around for us, but it is a nice tournament that the competi- nior led a lineup that consist- “His play carried us.” the Carpet Capital Collegiate homecoming competing close Championship. Hermansson to home. The guys are excited finished ahead of seven play- to play close to campus, and ers ranked in the top 100 and we hope that we can get a lot two in the top 20. or support to turnout.” Beck finished 19th, shoot- To keep up with the latest ing an eight-over-par, while information from the team, Ben Greene finished at 35th you can follow them on Twit- with 13 over. Vick closed out ter at @KSUOwlNation at @ the scoring with a 14-over-par KSUOwlsMensGolf, or by lik- and a 40th finish. The Owls ing Kennesaw State Owls on however shot a season low 37- Facebook. over- par, and finished tied for KSU MEN’S GOLF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS NAME PLACEMENT SCORE +2 PETER LUNDE 6th HERMANSSON (SR.) (215)

+8 19th JIMMY BECK (SO.) (221)

+13 35th BEN GREENE (SR.) (226)

+14 AUSTIN VICK (SO.) 40th (227) Oct. 23 2012 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL SPORTS 22

Michael Foster Sports Editor KSU’s club football team’s Zero points were scored in a new set of downs inside the said. “We were really trying Dominic Oates said. “That was lack of depth caught up with the first quarter of play thanks five-yard line. to fly around and play fast a really good football team. it again as the Atlanta Sports to the Owls defense, which Fraumeni scored on the football. And at halftime Those guys are just so deep. Academy Spartans outlasted recorded a sack and forced very next play on a backside coach was like, ‘play faster’. We They’re good athletes.” the Owls for a 26-7 victory at two turnovers in the opening bootleg to tie the game at 7-7. got some forced turnovers but Oates became a changup the KSU Sports and Recreation period. KSU would not get any just couldn’t put any points on in Courson’s offense when Park on Sunday. Quarterback Vince Fraumeni closer, despite holding its own the board.” he entered the game at “The team is a building comitted a mistake on the first for much of the first-half. The The defense allowed just quarterback with just five process. Today we learned play of the second quarter, Spartans opened the game two touchdowns, despite minutes to play in the contest, some things,” head coach starting from KSU’s own one- with seven seconds left in feauturing two-way players trying to take advantage of his Joseph Courson said. “I wasn’t yard line, when he fumbled the first-half by scoring on a because of the team’s lack size to create some physical too happy with the execution the ball over to the Spartans quarterback sneak. That lead of depth. ASA’s size was play to finish the contest. of our offense.” for an ASA touchdown. stretched to the final score significantly more than Oates livened up the offense “We held our own for the Fraumeni made up for the of 26-7 with three minutes the Owls, much in part to and helped the Owls march first quarter and a half and turnover on the Owls next left in the third quarter when offensive lineman Javarious into Spartans territory before kind of let it slip away. But, drive, completing a deep pass the Owls had another fumble Wright (6’10, 390 lbs.) and time ran out. for the most part, I felt like to receiver Alec McGehee to returned for a touchdown. Andrew Davis (6’6, 300 lbs.). “It felt good to be in control our team matured a little,” the Spartans’ 20-yard line. The “I think the defense played “The lack of depth came with the ball in your hands Courson said. Owls would kick a field goal really well, especially in the into play in the second half,” and everybody kind of waiting The Owls (0-5) made plays to seemingly pull within four first quarter and into the tightend/defensive end for you to make a play,” early against a much larger points, but a roughing-the- second quarter,” KSU receiver/ and deeper Spartans team. kicker penalty helped KSU to cornerback Rudy Ingraham Spartans Continued on Page 23 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | THE SENTINEL Oct. 23 2012 23 SPORTS Oates said. “Being able to get scoring on them and holding KSU’s club football team has dealt with downhill on those guys and them under 30 I felt pretty growing pains in its first year of existence lay them out felt pretty good. good about,” Courson said. It was a good experience.” KSU will have one final shot Courson was upset with for its first win in program the team’s lack of execution history when it hosts OC Tech and frustrated with the team’s at KSU Sports and Recreation inability to block the Park this Saturday at 1 p.m. pass rush. Coaches and players are “We run a west coast hoping a big fan turnnout offense,” Courson said. “We for the team’s last game of don’t have time to run outside the season, and hope more the tackles all day long.” interest will come to the With the loss, the Owls are club’s roster and fanbase still winless in their first year for the future. of existence. But, the team “Any potential fans, stop is beginning to feel more going to these flag football confident as it has steadily games and cheering for your improved despite dressing frat and your boyfriend,” less than 30 players and Ingraham said. “Come see having to play guys some real football with both ways. eleven-on-eleven contact and “I’m really looking forward I gaurantee you’ll love it. We to next weekend,” team are going to put some wins president and co-founder on the board for Kennesaw Danny Payne said. State too.” “I’ve got faith in these guys. For more information It’s a new year and a first year on KSU club football, visit program. I just took over two ncfafootball.org or find KSU and a half weeks ago. Playing Club Football on Facebook. a team like this, at least Matt Boggs | The Sentinel Spartans Continued from Page 22

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