Articles by Arielle Robinson

Labor movement April 30, 2021

Union issues failing report card for KSU

Kennesaw State University’s chapter of the United Campus Workers of Georgia union says the university continues to fail at looking after its students and employees. The union held a rally…

Education April 24, 2021

Wheeler name change supporters refused spot on agenda, so they took it to the public comments

Students and parents concerned about the racist legacy of Joseph E. Wheeler High School in Marietta exercised complete control over the public comment section of Cobb’s Board of Education monthly…

Education March 20, 2021

Wheeler name change supporters plead school board to take action

“Why don’t you want to have this discussion? Why won’t you respond when we reach out? Why won’t you address it? I’d like a written response answering these three questions…

Cobb Public Services Agency Director Bill Tanks presents to the authority

Environment March 18, 2021

Cobb Solid Waste Management Authority hears reports on recycling, waste disposal

The Cobb County Solid Waste Management Authority heard reports from Green For Life, WestRock, TAG Grinding Services and Keep Cobb Beautiful at its annual meeting last Tuesday, March 9. The…

Cobb County March 4, 2021

Truitt family and their attorneys plan further action

After a Cobb County grand jury recommended no action be taken against a police officer for killing a Black teenager, the teen’s family attorneys told the Courier that their struggle…

Cobb police chief Tim Cox reading his statement

Cobb County February 19, 2021

Cobb police chief releases statement, video after grand jury recommends no charges against officer who killed Vincent Truitt

Cobb police Chief Tim Cox updated the press Thursday evening on the aftermath of the killing of Vincent Truitt by a Cobb police officer. Cox’s update comes after a grand…

KSU social science building with globe sculpture

Environment February 19, 2021

Student group wants KSU divestment from fossil fuel industry

A group of students at Kennesaw State University is calling on the school to end its investment in the fossil fuel industry. KSU student Artis Trice founded Divest KSU in…

Cobb County February 15, 2021

Cobb police killing of Vincent Truitt brought to international attention

Cobb County has joined a slew of areas in the United States under scrutiny by human and civil rights activists across the globe about systemic racism in law enforcement agencies….

Cobb County February 4, 2021

“It feels like the same old cover-up”: Attorney for Truitt family plans $50 million lawsuit against Cobb

One of the attorneys for the family of Vincent Truitt, a teenager killed by a Cobb County police officer said the family plans to sue the Cobb County government and…

Education January 31, 2021

KSU faculty senate wants fully-online class options

Kennesaw State University’s faculty senate approved a motion Monday, Jan. 25, urging President Dr. Pamela Whitten and the Board of Regents to allow professors to teach classes remotely if they…

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Health Care cost December 18, 2024

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

by Monica S. Aswani, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Paul Shafer, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. has made great progress…

Health Care December 18, 2024

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

by Mark R. O’Brian, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce…

Food science December 18, 2024

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