Back To Bristol: The 22nd Annual Rhythm & Roots Festival
This past weekend, Bristol, Tennessee, drew in over 30,000 people for the 22nd annual Rhythm & Roots. The festival, hosted by The Birthplace of Country Music, brings various music to the Tri-cities for one weekend. This year, the festival welcomed Castlewood Virginia natives, 49 Winchester, to the small town where they played two sets, one on Saturday and then one mega set on Sunday night.
Team Spotlight: Men’s Basketball
As students begin to return to settle into school for the semester, that can only mean two things. The first is that it is time to hit the books hard, and the second is that the Tornado is back! After a long summer, it is time to start filling up those stands and cheering for your Tornado.
Spring 2023 Semester Round-Up
As we count down the days of the Spring semester, start preparing for finals, and say goodbye to the class of 2023, there is no shortage of things to look back upon from the year’s second half. In a year that has seemingly flown by, reflecting on another wonderful year at King is important!
Academic Rewind
This article covers what classes and books The Kayseean staff enjoyed from the Spring 2023 semester.
Tornado Athletes Receive New Track For 2023-2024 School Year
On February 16th, 2023, the ground was broken for a new and long-awaited outdoor track and field complex at King University. A 3.6-million-dollar project announced in 2021 will receive its final additions and welcome athletes in the fall of 2023. The facility was originally slated to be finished in the spring of this year; however, the project was delayed. Now, with no delays in sight, the students at King University have a huge present to return home to for the fall semester of next year.
Opinion Piece: The Value of Networking
Networking is a valuable skill. Often overlooked because of the anxiety of talking to someone new, networking can be a great practice leading to lifelong relationships and opportunities.
Team Spotlight: King University Men’s Volleyball
Since 2017, King University’s men’s volleyball team has been a juggernaut in the Conference Carolinas. The team has had four seasons in the top three in the conference standings, and 1st place finish earning them a Conference Carolinas regular season championship. As the Conference Carolinas tournament fast approaches in the coming weeks, King sits in third place with a record of 5-3 in the Conference and 10-12 overall.
Spring Cleaning
The arrival of spring is less than a month away. March 30th marks the official start of spring. Many often partake in “spring cleaning” upon the new season’s arrival. Spring cleaning allows everyone to clean their house, dorm, or car. Beyond actual cleaning, spring cleaning can apply to another part of your life, organization. Staying organized in college can be difficult. Regular due dates, classes, and practices can make it easy for things to get out of control. Although staying organized may be difficult, it is still possible. The following is a quick guide that you can use to better your organizational skills.
Campus Polls
King University is a diverse campus home to students from all walks of life. These students’ experiences, opinions, and preferences range far and wide. The Kayseean polled a small portion of the student body to get their views on current events, pizza toppings, and favorite classes.