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News Articles: kennesaw state university

KSU cheerleaders, from left to right, Shlondra Young, Tommia Dean and Kennedy Town are part of a group of cheerleaders that say they'll take a knee in the stadium tunnel when the national anthem is played at Saturday's homecoming game.

Civil Rights Group: School Retaliated Against Cheerleaders

A national civil rights group says it has "grave concerns" about actions taken by a Georgia university after five black cheerleaders knelt during the...

October 26, 2017
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By:
  • JEFF MARTIN and
  • Associated Press
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, right, looks up along with Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, left, while speaking during an inaugural ceremony to begin his second term in office at the state Capitol.

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  • Politics

A Look At GOP Gubernatorial Race: Who Does Cagle Need To Watch Out For?

On today’s "Political Rewind" we look at where the GOP race for governor stands in these early days of the contest. A new poll shows Lt. Governor Casey...

October 20, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
KSU cheerleaders, from left to right, Shlondra Young, Tommia Dean and Kennedy Town are part of a group of cheerleaders that say they'll take a knee in the stadium tunnel when the national anthem is played at Saturday's homecoming game.

Emails: Protests Spur College Officials To Talk With Players

As protests over racial injustice grab national attention in pro sports, some college and university officials are having pre-emptive talks with student...

October 20, 2017
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By:
  • Jeff Martin and
  • Associated Press

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  • Politics

National Debate Takes Center Stage On Georgia College Campus

On today's Political Rewind, the national debate over athletes and the national anthem lands on the football field at Kennesaw State University. Does...

October 18, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Text messages indicate Kennesaw State President Sam Olens played a role in the decision to take action after black cheerleaders knelt during the national anthem at a football game.

Texts: Sheriff, Lawmaker Pushed To Stop Cheerleader Protest

A powerful lawmaker texted a Georgia sheriff, boasting how they pressured a university president to take action after black cheerleaders knelt during...

October 18, 2017
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By:
  • Associated Press
KSU cheerleaders, from left to right, Shlondra Young, Tommia Dean and Kennedy Town are part of a group of cheerleaders that say they'll take a knee in the stadium tunnel when the national anthem is played at Saturday's homecoming game.

Lawmaker: KSU Mascot Wrong To Rally For Kneeling Cheerleaders

The student who wears the owl mascot costume at a Georgia public university where five cheerleaders knelt during the national anthem had no business...

October 17, 2017
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By:
  • Associated Press

Why Are Women And Minorities More Likely To Report Workplace Bullies?

When you think of bullies, you might think of kids at school. But bullying doesn’t stop with school. A recent study shows women and minorities are most...

May 08, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Whitney Chirdon

What Beer Should You Drink During The Holidays?

In about 10 days, many families will gather around the table for a holiday feast, and you can be sure that most of those tables will include delicious...

December 14, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
Sam Olens

Sam Olens New KSU President? Faculty, Staff, And Students Express Concerns

Georgia’s Attorney General Sam Olens will interview to be Kennesaw State University’s new president on October 4. But some students and alumni say his...

October 03, 2016
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By:
  • James Reising

Kennesaw State University Opens Temporary Housing Facility For Homeless Students

Each year, over fifty thousand college students struggle to attend classes while coping with homelessness. Last week, Kennesaw State University unveiled...

August 16, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Linda Chen

On Second Thought For Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Kennesaw State University unveiled a first-of-its-kind housing facility for its homeless students last week. We speak with Marcy Stidum, director of the...

August 16, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee

Kennesaw State Wants To Bring More Kids Back To Class

A survey by U.S. News and World Report found as many as one in three first-year students did not return to college for a second year between fall 2010...

August 09, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt

On Second Thought For Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Last month, the founder of the Atlanta Latin Academy Charter School was arrested after he was outed for embezzling school funds. Christopher Clemons...

June 14, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee

Kennesaw State Beset By A Pair Of Financial Scandals

More local education scandals came to light last week, this time at the collegiate level. Kennesaw State University president Daniel Papp resigned...

June 14, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt

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