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UK rap’s fast track to the U.S. mainstream
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UK rap’s fast track to the U.S. mainstream

  • Jordan Tiller
  • April 7, 2026
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Condenser microphone in a studio. November 9, 2016. Photo Credit: Jonathan Velasquez on Unsplash The quick rise of British rappers in the United States has […]

Mixed reactions to Rolling Loud 2026 spark debate over rap’s mainstream presence
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Mixed reactions to Rolling Loud 2026 spark debate over rap’s mainstream presence

  • Jordan Tiller
  • March 3, 2026
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Photo Credit: Graphic by Tye Brown, The Sentinel. Headliners Playboy Carti, NBA YoungBoy and Don Toliver, who are set to perform at the 2026 Rolling […]

Here to stay or dead microtrend? Why the internet wanted 2016 back in 2026
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Here to stay or dead microtrend? Why the internet wanted 2016 back in 2026

  • Jordan Tiller
  • March 3, 2026
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Kennesaw Hall with Instagram “Rio de Janeiro” filter. Photo Credit: Kennesaw State University As students revisit Tumblr-era aesthetics and mid-2010s fashion, the line between trend […]

Thrift like an Owl: KSU’s guide to the best local secondhand shops
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Thrift like an Owl: KSU’s guide to the best local secondhand shops

  • Jordan Tiller
  • January 19, 2026
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Photo Credit: Tye Brown/The Sentinel. Row of jackets at a thrift store. Jan. 19, 2026. Looking for cheap finds, vintage gems or dorm essentials? Here […]

Cozy, Casual and Campus-Ready: KSU’s Winter Fashion Trends
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Cozy, Casual and Campus-Ready: KSU’s Winter Fashion Trends

  • Jordan Tiller
  • November 13, 2025
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Photo Credit: Freestocks on Unsplash. Woman sits on a stone wall in Olsztyn, Poland. Nov. 2, 2016. Kennesaw State students are redefining winter fashion with […]

Victoria’s Secret 2025: True evolution or PR manipulation?
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Victoria’s Secret 2025: True evolution or PR manipulation?

  • Jordan Tiller
  • October 31, 2025
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Photo: Madison Beer at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. (2025). Victoria’s Secret. Retrieved on Oct. 26, 2025. After years of backlash and cancellation, the […]

New Voices, Old Houses: Three designers shaping the future of fashion
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New Voices, Old Houses: Three designers shaping the future of fashion

  • Jordan Tiller
  • October 20, 2025
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A group of models holding red high heels. Photo Credit: Valeria Castillo A new chapter unfolded across the fashion world as creative directors took over […]

Does Everyone Dress The Same?
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Does Everyone Dress The Same?

  • Jordan Tiller
  • March 12, 2025
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At first glance, it may seem like everyone is dressing the same. Social media, celebrities and fast fashion push trends at lightning speed, creating a […]

Kennesaw’s creative entrepreneurs: how students are redefining fashion and innovation
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Kennesaw’s creative entrepreneurs: how students are redefining fashion and innovation

  • Jordan Tiller
  • February 10, 2025
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Meet the minds behind Levert Gallery and Star6ixty7even—two student-led brands that blend passion, innovation and personal stories to make a mark in the fashion world. […]

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Elevate Your Fall Wardrobe: Embracing Formal Streetwear and Seasonal Trends

  • Jordan Tiller
  • November 14, 2024
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As the cool breeze of fall approaches, it’s time to refresh your wardrobe with layers that combine comfort and style. Dive into the world of […]

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Review: New York Fashion Week 2024

  • Jordan Tiller
  • April 2, 2024
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Discover the latest from Thom Browne, Helmut Lang and Tommy Hilfiger at New York Fashion Week!

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KSU Lookbook: September 2023

  • Jordan Tiller
  • October 17, 2023
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Welcome to the KSU Lookbook, where we highlight outfits that students wear around campus. Scroll to discover our favorite fits from the month of September! @ihateantman  […]

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KENNESAW, Ga. — Since October 1963, KSU Student Media has dedicated itself to authentic storytelling and exceptional journalism written by the students, for the students. Over the past two academic years, Student Media at Kennesaw State University has seen significant traction and promise through strong student leadership and ambitious
initiatives.

OWL Radio, The Sentinel Newspaper and The Peak Magazine have grown into organizations whose reach, whether through written word or radio broadcast, touches tens of thousands of students.

Despite the lack of institutional support, Sentinel and OWL Radio have been nominated for the Atlanta Press Club 2026 Awards of Excellence and the GABBY awards for Student Radio, respectively.

Kennesaw State University administration is hindering progress by stripping the key funding for The Sentinel, The Peak and OWL Radio.

On March 23, KSU announced that there were no remaining funds for Student Media. This eradicated the possibility for additional physical prints for The Sentinel or The Peak and drastically cut funding for OWL Radio’s event programming. The justification of the funding removal does not come with a promise of better housing, parking, or safety on campus for students. Rather, it comes with KSU’s neglect of their debt to their music licensing budget.

For the fiscal year, Student Media was allocated a $97,000 budget by the Division of Student Affairs. However, instead of the entirety going to Student Media, $61,185.99 of the budget paid for music licensing fees for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) and Student Affairs as a whole.

This move through budgeting resulted in Student Media paying not just the debt for the music licensing, but Kennesaw State University’s ability to play music across campus freely.
Despite only being responsible for part of the music licensing costs, Student Media’s budget covers almost all of KSU’s music licensing fees, excluding athletics. These fees take up 63.08% of Student Media’s total budget, meaning OWL Radio, The Peak and The Sentinel are only receiving a fraction of the funding they need to function.

Here’s the truth: Kennesaw State is disinterested in the growth of Student Media.

We are in a dangerous and pivotal time in American History. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, under the Trump Administration, Press Freedoms have been dubbed “no longer a given” by the organization.

Student reporting and radio operations are becoming more crucial by the day to cover important topics larger media outlets look away from, and the stripping of funding follows a dangerous step for KSU’s perspective on Press and Broadcasting Freedoms.

This follows a concerning enrollment pattern in KSU’s journalism program while other university papers, such as the University of Georgia’s Red & Black and Emory University’s The Emory Wheel, continue to thrive. Editorial Board: KSU’s Neglect of Student Media Is Unacceptable

The university’s journalism program, which did not exist until 2017 according to Campus Enrollment Data, saw early success, with peak enrollment numbers in 2018 and 2020. However, the program has seen a steady decline since 2021.

Instead of taking the time to invest in its journalism students, KSU has opted to invest into their athletic department, pouring millions of dollars into sports and freshmen generations, including a $15 million dollar naming deal with FifthThirds Stadium and a lack of housing or class priority for students who classify as non-freshman.

Fundamentally, Kennesaw State’s recent history has been defined by an administration that has neglected the student body and proven repeatedly that KSU’s priorities are financially tied to athletics and tuition revenue from incoming classes.

To have a thriving campus community, KSU must invest in its student body. Students want a university that cares for each student, not how many students it can accept and pack into a classroom or a stadium. A university is only as great as its students’ success, and without true support, KSU will always fall short.

OWL Radio, The Sentinel and The Peak are calling for the support of the student body, faculty and alumni by donating to Student Media through KSU’s Giving Day. Any amount helps and will allow Student Media to continue quality, student led content.

Signed Kennesaw State University Student Media Editors and Managers, Zaire Breedlove, Devyn Byers, Alexis Barton, Tye Brown, Devyn Woodard, Joey Hawthorne, Mary Wingate, Mafe Gomez, James Harris, Jordan Scruggs, Scott Daniell, Jackson Louneoubon

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