Rebekah Fuchko

A quick phone call to the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs confirmed that Kennesaw State University does not have any official policy stating that a student is ‘allowed’ to leave after a set amount of time if a professor has not shown up for class. Yet, somehow, the myth that there is an official rule allowing this remains ever-prevalent.

The Center for Health and Wellness will host “We’ve got your BAC” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2017 in the J Building Atrium, located on the Marietta campus. During the event, students will be taught responsible drinking habits and how to work a blood alcohol content monitoring card, which helps to monitor alcohol intake based on a person’s sex, age and weight.

The Roswell Cultural Arts Center will screen “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise,” an independent documentary film on the life of Maya Angelou, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2017. The film is a part of the Southern Circuit Film Series, a program for the organization, South Arts. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts makes the Southern Circuit Film Series possible.

The Kennesaw State chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon will be presenting its St. Patrick’s Day “Green Chemistry Demo” on the Green from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m on Friday, March 17. “A lot of chemical reactions used are harmful and produce a lot of chemical waste that can be toxic to the air and the environment,” said Pearl Jean, a senior chemistry major and president of PLU. “With green chemistry, we’re trying to minimize that."

Kennesaw Pride Alliance President Aracely Garcia said that the event will benefit the Pride School of Atlanta this year. “[The Pride School of Atlanta] works like a regular school to serve kindergarten through 12th-graders,” Garcia said. “They help students who identify with the LGBT community so those who are being bullied can get their education in a welcoming environment. They provide a safe space to learn.”

The reality is that most students can’t afford to go on vacation during spring break and end up spending it enjoying a “staycation." So, we’ve come up with a list of movies available on Netflix, each designed to give you a taste of the adventure or culture of some of your favorite vacation spots.

KSU’s School of Music will host its 11th annual “Collage Concert” on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 to raise scholarship funds for both current and future students. The concert, which differs every year, will consist of a mix of soloists, chamber groups and large performing ensembles.

The KSU Cinema Society has been officially established, opening up the opportunity for movie-lovers to get together, watch a film and engage in an open discussion about the film’s content.

Kennesaw State University alumnus Taylor Hartshorn self-published her very own novel in October of last year, just three weeks short of turning 25. Hartshorn first began writing her young-adult novel, “Different Walks,” while attending KSU for her bachelor’s degree.

“Everything Before Us” paints a refreshing new picture of old expressions like, “Love will prevail.” It’s not the typical mushy-gushy type of chick-flick we have all come to expect, either. For those of you who aren’t usually the one to reach for a romantic movie, don’t judge too quickly! This one makes you think.

“Liberal Arts” had the strange ability to keep me completely enamored by some scenes but entirely disinterested in others.

Students across Georgia are getting an opportunity to spark change for issues they care about by signing up for the Cause + Effect Georgia Progressive Film Competition of 2016.

During its own Week of Welcome, the African American Student Alliance hosted Say It Loud, an event for African American students to share what being black means to them.

As I settled in to watch “Jane Got a Gun,” I fully expected an action-packed western starring a woman who could kick some butt. I did get a taste of action I was looking for, but it took a backseat to the movie’s romantic plot line.

Despite the youthful plot and animation style, the movie is, undeniably, meant to be enjoyed by those of all ages. The time that went into adapting this amazing story to the screen is clear as you watch it, and it had a unique quality to it that brought it over the edge of greatness.

The Georgia Film Academy is offering Kennesaw State University students of any major an opportunity to learn the logistics behind working a film production set, which can lead to an internship on a real set.

An alumnus of Kennesaw State University is writing and directing a dark comedy film in Smyrna, Georgia. “The Head” tells the story of a young man struggling to understand himself through his artwork. The main character asks the question: does he define his art, or does his art define him?

It came as no surprise that Jake Gyllenhaal captivated audiences in his role as the protagonist, Louis Bloom, in “Nightcrawler.” The deeper I traveled into the movie, the deeper I crawled into Bloom’s mind and the warped way that he thinks. I found myself wondering where he would draw the line. My advice to you on this front is: don’t hold your breath.

A huge crowd of students amassed to show their support for the teams that participated in the “Lip Sync and Bonfire” homecoming event at the Marietta campus outdoor amphitheater on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2016.

Making a resolution, or change should be made when one decides they want or need to make a change for themselves — that decision need not be put off until New Year’s Day.

Entering the second week of the semester, the routine of making your way to your unofficial “assigned seats” each day has more than likely begun, but while this routine may be comforting to many, the routine can also be confining: literally.

“Responsibility” — a word riddled throughout the University System of Georgia “campus carry” legislation. These rules, which most public colleges and universities in Georgia have implemented, leave a lot up to chance.

Most group projects do not realistically teach teamwork because necessitating peer supervision can lead to unfairly disseminated workloads and post-project animosity. The intended purpose of group projects is commendable and necessary: teaching young adults the importance and values of teamwork, but the accountability does not accurately portray real-world circumstances.

College students should hold down a part-time job when they’re in college because it teaches collegiate persistence, better time management and work ethic.