The Sentinel

Regarding KSU’s Sentinel newspaper, I have read several of the print issues before.  The website is not much different. Both are well-organized and easy for readers to follow. There are several features that are helpful and stand out on the website. They have their own podcast, links to their other media sites, and even a spot for the current weather. Articles are divided into their own sections, such as News, Opinion, and Sports. My favorite areas of the website are the News, Opinion, and the Archives.

The Archives allow users to look at newspapers back to 2012. What is very noticeable, especially within the past year, is the consequences and results of the merger with SPSU. There were several articles about the Commons, parking, library renovations, and problems with transfers. More recently, the campus-carry bill has been a subject of several articles, as well as several campus events and featured clubs.

The Sentinel has a great mix of articles. It provides students with local, campus information, while not ignoring the nation or the world’s events. As a student with not much knowledge about campus events or clubs, this is one feature that is especially beneficial for new students. What I also like about the Sentinel is they do not skirt around tougher topics, such as mental health, sexual assault, alcohol, and politics.

Lastly, the Police Beat section can be both amusing and shocking at the same time. It is good to list this information for students, even if it is just a summary or the main events. Personally, with a father that works as a public safety officer at a university in Pennsylvania, it is fun to exchange stories about what goes on.