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Marietta Daily Journal •

Former McEachern standout enters transfer portal

The 6-foot-3, 309-pound former McEachern standout played in 20 games with the Crimson Tide, including 11 last season. He finished the year with eight tackles, a sack, two tackles for a loss and two quarterback hurries.Burroughs’ decision may not have been entirely his own. The Athletic and Tide Illustrated reported Burroughs had an altercation with Alabama director of player development Josh Chapman. That situation left his status for the upcoming season in flux, and it now looks like it has bro...
Marietta Daily Journal •

Remy looks for bigger role in KSU defense

KENNESAW — As defensive lineman Charles Remy enters his junior season with Kennesaw State football team, he is looking to set an example as an athlete and as a student.The former Harrison Hoya received the Arthur Ashe Jr. Award last year. The award, named after the late tennis star and civil rights figure, honors students of color who have excelled in the classroom as well as in athletics. Recipients must also maintain at least a 3.5 grade-point average to qualify.Remy is looking to extend that...
Marietta Daily Journal •

Mount Paran softball player Katie Cunane to compete in Cuba

Mount Paran Christian softball player Katie Cunane will be traveling with an American travel ball team to Cuba to compete in the third annual Copi Amistad event in Havana.Cunane said he is looking forward to playing outside the country and wants to embrace the moment, while also donating to the people in Cuba who are in need.“I feel very blessed to travel around the country and it’s an honor to represent this country. I’m going to use this experience as a mission trip,” Cunane said. “We plan on...
Marietta Daily Journal •

Smyrna to host regional goalball tournament

The United States Association of Blind Athletes is set to host the Southeast Regional Goalball tournament this weekend at the Smyrna Community Center.“This goes back to my son, Matt Simpson who is on the USA men’s team, and is a Georgia native. We are both happy that we are able to host an event that includes his family, friends and hometown,” Hal Simpson said.Matt Simpson, a two-time Paralympian, will not be playing in the tournament because he is leaving with Team USA for a tournament in Germa...
Adobe Express •

long form story

Before Andrew Martinez opened the doors to his own shop, his business existed in pockets of garages and corners of local markets. Pop-up tables stacked with clothing served as his testing ground, each sale a small victory and every interaction a lesson. His passion for fashion, nurtured since college through experiences with brands like Coach, YSL, and the Braves organization, made opening a brick-and-mortar store feel like the next inevitable step. For Martinez, it was never a question of if, o...
The Sentinel •

KSU Students React to recent Plane Crashes

Recent plane crashes have been a rising concern for KSU students.


2025 has kicked off with an uptick in plane crashes.


According to USA Today, there have been a total of 94 plane crashes in 2025, and the country is on track to have a total of 512 plane crashes once the year is over.


For reference, in 2024 the U.S. had a total of 258 plane crashes.


Many college students are concerned by this alarming amount of plane crashes, as planes serve as a way for college students to travel to v...
The Sentinel •

Soccer Notches First Win of Cahill Era Over Jackson State

Soccer won its first game of the season against Jackson State 1-0 in a physical match on Sept. 22 at Fifth Third Stadium.


It was the Owls’ first win since Oct. 21, 2023 against Queens, and Chris Cahill’s first win as Kennesaw State’s head coach.


“I’m happy that the girls are starting to pick up some cohesion within each other,” Cahill said. “We asked them to mature into really hectic games. I think at the last part of the second half, they did a very good job of trying to find the ball and...
The Sentinel •

Soccer’s Chris Cahill Welcomed as Newest Head Coach in Owls’ Athletics

Kennesaw State athletic director Milton Overton announced on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, that former associate coach Chris Cahill had been appointed as the Owls’ head coach for women’s soccer.


Cahill will continue to carry the legacy established by former head coach Benji Walton in KSU women’s soccer.


After Cahill graduated from Georgia Southern University, he worked his first job at the University of Evansville as an assistant. Before that, he was a volunteer assistant at Auburn. Afterward,...
The Sentinel •

Year 12 of the Schunzel Era Begins: Volleyball Season Preview

New faces and opponents will define Volleyball’s 2024 campaign.


The Owls are coming off an 18-11 season last year that came to an end in the Atlantic Sun tournament semifinals at the hands of Florida Gulf Coast University, 3-1.


Head coach Keith Schunzel is heading into his 12th season at the helm with a record of 194-110.


Schunzel and middle blocker Olivia Burrage said they look to build on a few things heading into the season with a new look schedule and roster after an eventful offse...
The Sentinel •

Soccer Edged by Mercer 2-1 in Season Opener

Soccer lost to the Mercer Bears 2-1 in a nail-biter in its season opener on Aug. 15, 2024, at Fifth Third Stadium. While It appeared that the game would end in a draw, Mercer scored the go-ahead goal in the closing minutes.


The Owls got off to a strong start scoring first in the 9th-minute when forward Tianna Rivera was credited with the goal giving the Owls a 1-0 lead. It was Rivera’s 11th goal of her collegiate career.


“We worked on finishing the ball in the box since January so when it...
The Sentinel •

OTN: Falcons announce new coaches

Raheem Morris makes his return to Atlanta as he was hired as head coach by the Falcons on Jan. 25 after an extensive interviewing process.


Morris was previously a defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure with the Rams, the former defensive coordinator guided the defense to a Super Bowl victory in 2021 against the Cincinnati Bengals.


Prior to becoming the Ram’s defensive coordinator, Morris served as a coordinator defensive passing coach and wide r...
Kennesaw State University Athletics •

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The Sentinel •

The future of the Owls: Pettway’s Vision

New Kennesaw State men’s basketball head coach Antoine Pettway made his first appearance at a press conference since his hiring on April 7.


“I realize how fortunate I am to be in this position,” Pettway said. “I cherish this opportunity and I’m going to do everything in my power to push this program forward to new heights I’m truly grateful for your belief and your commitment.”


Pettway also took some time in the press conference to show some gratitude and respect to former Kennesaw State,...
The Sentinel •

Men’s basketball: Historic season comes to an end with a heartbreaking loss to Xavier

There’s a saying that everything great must come to an end. That happened March 17 as the Kennesaw State Owls’ historical season came to an end as they fell to Xavier 72-67 in a heartbreaking fashion.


Kennesaw did a very efficient job of defending and throwing Xavier’s identity off.


“I want to give Kennesaw State a lot of credit. It wasn’t just that we were off or didn’t play well. They had a lot to do with us not playing well. They’re a very well-coached team. I thought their guard play w...

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