Jessica KlausingStaff Writerjklausi1@my.westga.edu

The much anticipated student-run internet radio station The WOLF finally launches April 21. Associate Professor of Mass Communications and Founder of The WOLF Dr. Brad Yates received a $50,000 grant from the Technology Fee Committee on behalf of Mass Communications to help implement a new and improved student-run radio station. “All connected to The WOLF are most appreciative of the grant and sincerely thank the Technology Fee Committee,” said Yates. The station will be an upgrade from its original non-commercial broadcast. Director of Alumni Relations Frank Pritchett, who graduated at UWG in 1988, recalls that the campus radio station was much different back then than it is today. The station was much less student oriented. The WOLF is geared toward student interest. Station Manager Shawn

Isaacs created the station’s motto “For Students, By Students.” Students have the option to voice opinions and provide input on music and show ideas. “I listen to The WOLF in my office and I find it a nice diversion from your typical commercial radio,” said Pritchett. “The conversations are light yet informative, and they ‘spin’ a good balance of music genres. It’s entertaining and that’s what I want in a radio station.” The new station offers opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience. Station Manager, Program Director, News Director, Production Manager and On-Air Talent are a few of the positions offered. Students of all majors are welcome and encouraged to get involved with The WOLF. Anyone with a passion for radio can volunteer now to help out with the morning show “The Morning Howl” from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. “The Morning Howl” provides students with movie reviews, daily news,

weather updates and more. The hosts discuss interesting topics and provide humorous commentary to help wake listeners up and get the day going. “The hosts are quite funny especially Taylor Cyr and Chris York. They

kind of remind me of Steve and Vicki on B98.5, except York and Cyr are younger and a little bit funnier,” said Krystal Horne, a UWG senior.

Whitney McCallumStaff Writerwmccall1@my.westga.edu

The red carpet was rolled out for the Student Activities Council sixth annual Golden Pack awards, and everyone was dressed to impress. On April 8, University of West Georgia students took their stroll down the carpet to attend the awards ceremony in the Campus Center Ballroom. Various student organizations nominated their members for a variety of original honors. Students were able to vote for their preferred candidate online via UWG’s BanWeb. SAC President ShaVonda Sewell opened the ceremonies, welcoming both nominees and supporters

alike. Sewell thanked those who participated in the voting. “It was you guys who

helped put this on,” she said. The first recipient of the Golden Pack awards went to Shiloh Patrick for “Trendiest

Male.” Patrick appeared to be the crowd favorite that night, winning not only trendiest male but also “The Situation” award, an award bestowed upon “a man who is all about his looks.” Fred Curtis, Student Government Association president, was another double winner at the Golden Pack awards. Curtis won both “Mr. UWG,” an award given to the student who defines what UWG means, and the Student Leader of the Year award. He spoke words of encouragement while accepting the award. “Yes, we can change the world,” said Curtis to attendees. Imaginative awards were also given out that evening.

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“I love listening to The WOLF! I hardly listen to my other favorite radio stations any more,” said Horne. The hosts put on quite an entertaining show. Their insightful opinions on various topics makes The WOLF a fun station to tune in to. Other shows featured on The WOLF include sports commentary on “The Rowdy Ryan Phillips Show”

on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and a punk music show hosted by graduate student Bobby Moore at 10 p.m. on Wednesdays. “I wish we could have gotten The WOLF up and running sooner,” said Shawn Isaacs, a graduating senior. “I am excited to leave knowing The WOLF will be a legacy to all students.” “It’s an awesome experience working with The WOLF,” said Carlos Aquino. “I’m excited that we will finally have a student-run radio

station.” “I have wanted to get involved with radio since my freshman year,” said Aquino. Yates and his Mass Communications colleagues decided to make The WOLF an internet station for financial and instructional reasons. “An FCC license for traditional broadcast can be more restrictive than internet,” said Yates. “We are hoping to provide a real college radio experience that extends into a true multimedia experience.”

Video highlights of the various shows and photos of The WOLF staff and volunteers are available on The WOLF’s Facebook page: The WOLF Internet Radio @ UWG. Also, with the right device listeners can tune in to The WOLF with their mobile devices. The WOLF can be heard on www.westga.edu/thewolf. Anyone interested in making a request or getting involved with The WOLF should submit an email to thewolf@westga.edu.

Kristy HodgeStaff Writerkhodge1@my.westga.edu

Ashley Woll, a 23 year-old senior sociology major and criminology minor at the University of West Georgia, is the newly-crowned Ms. Wheelchair Georgia USA for 2010. Woll came across the competition and one like it while surfing online one night, and chose to apply for Ms. Wheelchair Georgia USA. She preferred this particular competition because there was no age limit and it allowed contestants to have the ability to use their legs. This was Woll’s first year entering the contest. In early December, Woll received word that she had won. “It means so much to me,” Woll said. “My two goals in life are to be a mom someday and to make a difference in the world.” As the reigning Ms. Wheelchair Georgia USA, Woll has the opportunity to do just that. “I will be doing various volunteer work and possible speaking events,” she said. “My expectations are to uphold moral obligations for others and to try and achieve my platform statement: to advocate for disabled individuals who find that their needs are not being met in our society on the local, state, national and political levels.” Woll is passionate about equal rights for everyone, disabled or not. “I want to break through [the stigmas] and give everybody equal rights and opportunities in life that we all deserve and need,” she said. So far, Woll’s favorite part of being Ms. Wheelchair Georgia USA

was when she spoke to the second graders at Arbor Station Elementary School. “My niece attends school there,” Woll said. “Everyone was very excited to have a speaker that was disabled and all the children had very good questions. It made me very hopeful that our upcoming generations will be able to see each other as the same as everyone else.” Woll has muscular dystrophy, which causes muscle weakness. “I was born with muscular dystrophy, and over the years it has caused me to use a wheelchair to get around,” she said. Muscular dystrophy causes a lot of problems that most people are unaware of. “People only see the wheelchair, they don’t know what I go through on a daily basis,” Woll said. Woll has had problems with her disorder throughout her life. “I would always get sick and have to relearn how to walk,” she said. “When I was about three, I got pneumonia really bad and was in the hospital for two months and had to learn how to walk again. I had my fourth birthday in the hospital.” From age five to 16, Woll did not use wheelchair. “I didn’t fully use [a wheelchair] around the house until 2005,” she said. Woll gives credit to her mother and her husband, Matt, for their support. “[My husband] believes in me no matter what or how hard it is,” she said. “People doubt that a disabled individual can do anything at times and it is very discouraging when you come

up against those obstacles. I would thank him, for believing in me and encouraging me to go for my dreams no matter what others say.” Just don’t try to tell her that she can’t walk. “I can walk,” she said. “I can get up out of my chair and show you. If I saw Justin Timberlake, I’m gonna get up and walk. I’ll get up and walk for the right person.” Woll also wants to thank the Sociology and Criminology departments for their help and support.

The national competition for Ms. Wheelchair Georgia USA will be held in Ohio in July. Woll is currently working to get donations to help cover the expenses of the trip. Anyone who wishes to contribute is encouraged to drop off donations at the Sociology department in the Pafford building or to mail it to the department, care of Ashley Woll. “I am a true believer that it only takes one person to change the world, and I want to do that one step or roll of a wheel at a time,” Woll said.

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AnnouncementsMONDAY –FRIDAY

Poverty Awareness Week

Juried Arts Show

Humanities Galleries, ongoing till April 22nd

Showcasing UWG’s own artistic talent. The students submitted work to be judged and set for display. Come see the best our Art Students have to offer.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 14 Biology Lecturer: Theodore Van Kirk

Biology Building Lecture Hall room 151, 6:45p.m.

History Junkie? Kirk is planned to talk war, as in World War II. Learn about his experiences as a pilot and the many missions he participated in. This is not a boring history class folks, this guy has been there and wants to share! A Night of Poetry with Brigitte Byrd

TLC Room 1200 7:30p.m.

Sponsored by the Creative Writing Guild and Department of English and Philosophy. This event is open to all students, especially those with a talent in writing. Get inspired!

Bat Boy the Musical

Townsend center main stage 7:30p.m., Ongoing till Sunday at 2:30p.m.

Come celebrate this grand event, it’s UWG’s first ever musical. The theatre company has been working especially hard on this one. See the play as an excuse to procrastinate more on your school work, or for a date, or to kill time, or because it sounds awesome! Tickets are free for students, and make sure to pick them up before the show, they are going fast!

THURSDAY APRIL 15 Bob Barr

Campus center Ballroom, 2p.m.

Attention Democrats! Formerly a presidential candidate, Barr is coming to campus to enlighten UWG students with his lecture: “Re-acquainting America with Our Constitution.” Were you really paying attention in American history? Well, come anyway and find out the practical uses of our nation’s founding guidelines. Battle of the dorms Step Show

Campus Center HPE Gym (the gym we used to use before the Coliseum), 6:30p.m.

Free! And Fun. Comedian Ronnie Jordan is set to host the step show. Residence halls all around campus have been preparing teams to battle off. Greek step teams are said to be their too. Come for the energy and excitement, or even just the experience.

SATURDAY APRIL 17 Greek Variety Show

Love Valley 5p.m.

GREEK WEEK! It’s finally here, and will start by introducing all of our social Greek community. All students are welcome to enjoy the Greek festivities this week.

SUNDAY APRIL 18 Leadership in the wilderness

Sign up available in the CSI office: Campus Center room 304

Sponsored by UWG lead, this event will take place on top of Red Mountain. The agenda includes various adventure sports, food and learning about leadership. What better way to spend an afternoon than getting your ‘knowledge-on’ in nature? MONDAY APRIL 19 Sringaram: A Dance of Love

TLC room 1305 7p.m.

Sponsored by the Office of Institutional Diversity. The director Sharada Ramanathan will be available for discussion and feedback. The movie can be classified as mystery romance.

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Photo by Chris LaManceAshley Woll, Ms. Wheelchair Georgia, will go on to the Ms. Wheelchair USA in July in Ohio.

Alesha Mouzon, recipient of the “Miss 31” award, for being “the woman most seen at the nightclub,” jokingly thanked those who made her partying possible. “I’d like to thank my parents for the money to go to the club – and my sisters for the rides home,” said Mouzon. Mouzon was not surprised that she was nominated for this award. “People always think of me as the ‘party girl,’ so I expected my name to come up for this nomination,” said Mouzon. While more serious awards like “Mr. UWG” and “Student Leader of the Year” were given out, the audience waited anxiously for the more imaginative awards to be determined. Other award winners included

Jonathon Atkins for the “Mr. Heart of Gold” award, Brittany Johnson for “Trendiest Female,” Brittany McClain for “Miss Congeniality,” Endie Crawley for “Miss Five Star,” Walter Swanson for “Mr. Hercules,” Traci Griffith for “Miss Nike,” Asa Jankans-Gaston for “Don Juan,” Jessie Belcher for “Miss Independent,” Eugenia Johnson for “Miss UWG,” John Rutledge for “Mr. 31,” Joshua Yarborough for “Mr. Holla if it’s a Dolla,” Jessica Walters for “Money to Blow” and Carlos Riley for “Dare Devil.” “The ceremony was very exciting and I felt honored to be nominated,” said Walters. After the awards, the SAC provided entertainment from the band “Black Violin,” and provided a dinner for those present.

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The Ladies of Crimson and Cream returnEricka BirdsongStaff Writerebirdso1@my.westga.edu

The Delta Sigma Theta sorority has made their return to the University of West Georgia. The Deltas are one of the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s active sororities at UWG. Prior to their return, sorority members of Zeta Phi Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho were the only options. The Deltas were inactive for several years, but many females still waited until their arrival to pledge. “I waited for Delta because nothing else was in my heart,” said new member Aleta Watson. “I never had the desire to join Zeta or SGRho, although those are amazing organizations and I have friends in both sororities. I was determined that if I couldn’t become a Delta, I wouldn’t be Greek at all.” Line President Daja Ashford-Anthony said there were several reasons she waited to pledge Delta Sigma Theta. “When I moved to Georgia, the

prominent figures in my church were all Deltas,” said Ashford-Anthony. “I wanted to be like them, so I did research and discovered that the organization they represented was far richer than I could have imagined.” “I chose Delta because of the rich history and values that should be the foundation of every Delta woman,” said Brandi Jones, new member. The probate introducing the new members was held in UWG’s Coliseum in March. Many students attended the event to the see the unveiling of the spring 2010 line. The new members sported red and white colors on shirts, bags, license plates and Facebook photos and statuses, representing the colors of their sorority and sisterhood. “I have acquired almost anything and everything Delta in such a short time,” said Watson, “from elephants to key chains, to toothbrush holders and pencils.” Others close to the new members were just as pleased about their accomplishments.

“I have received so much love from the sisterhood, friends, family and other Greeks,” said Watson. “The people who were close to me expected it and were very proud and supportive,” said Jones. Now that the sorority is back, they plan to contribute more than just their letters to the West Georgia campus. “Deltas will bring change,” said Amanda Thompson. “We are very much looking forward to working to help serve not only the UWG community, but also the Carrollton area.” “We plan to continue the good works and community service of our older ‘sorors’ of this chapter,” said Watson. “The Deltas will add balance to campus life,” said Ashford-Anthony. “We will definitely bring about some positive influence on-campus and throughout the community,” Jones said. “Look out now, the campus will be painted red!” Although this line has only been

a part of the sorority for a short time, the new members said that they have learned a lot. “It has taught me a lot, but the meaning of sisterhood stands out for me,” said Thompson. Ashford-Anthony agreed. She mentioned that as line president, she had also learned to maintain and keep the peace between 64 women. “Being a Delta has taught me more than we have time for,” said Ashford-Anthony. “I am a better daughter, sister, girlfriend and friend to my loved ones.” “Becoming a Delta has given me the experience of achieving something great with my fellow sisters,” said Jones. “Interacting with different types of personalities and characteristics is giving me the adversity I need to grow and is helping me to become a more selfless and motivated person.” The Deltas may have been gone for a while, but one thing is for sure – they have officially returned. Keep eyes open for them on-campus and around the community.

Lindy OllerStaff Writerloller1@my.westga.edu

UWG hosted both a volunteer fair for a Day of Civic Engagement in the Campus Center and a Community Fair outside of the Ingram Library. Many groups attended to promote their organizations to the students, offering interested students the chance to gain more information about organizations they hoped to work with in the future. A variety of organizations attended, with focuses ranging from horses to archaeology. The Rachel’s Wish Foundation was present, a non-profit charitable organization that was

created in memory of Rachel Smith, who was born with Spina Bifida and was confined to a wheelchair. The organization gives those with a disability an opportunity to ride a horse. Students who were interested in archaeology were offered the chance to volunteer at the Antonio J. Waring Jr. laboratory at UWG. Volunteers can work with the faculty and staff in the Anthropology department on many hands-on projects involving real artifacts from sites across the Southeastern US. Campus organizations such as the Alpha Phi Omega national co-ed service fraternity and the Love Not Litter, a

student-volunteer based organization at UWG to raise awareness of litter and waste prevention, were also present. The Carroll County Soup Kitchen, a publicly supported non-profit organization that prepares over 5,000 lunches each week, also handed out information to interested students. Students who love books were given the chance to volunteer with the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy. The Ferst Foundation, at www.ferstfoundation.org, is a non-profit public foundation that strives to improve literacy for every child, regardless of race, religion, income or gender. “Every book is an exciting

adventure, planting the seeds for our children’s dreams of becoming farmers, doctors, inventors, dancers or teachers to ‘Imagine the Possibilities’ that exist for each of us,” said Robin Ferst, founder of the Ferst Foundation. The fair also had organizations such as American Legion, Villa Rica Recreation Center, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Center for Public History, Carroll County Genealogical Society, Journey Girl, and the Foundation For Childhood Literacy and Literacy for Today and Tomorrow. The fair was an excellent way for students to find volunteer experience that they enjoy and can add to their resume.

Students find opportunities at Community Fair

UWG Real World: How life changed since high schoolKrystal HorneStaff Writer AJAquarius@gmail.com

From that first touchdown or 3-point basket, to the first part in the school play, to that very last dance at the senior prom, life has changed and people have grown. There’s no doubt that the years spent in high school, were the some of the most exciting, and sometimes embarrassing times of anyone’s life. For junior Music Education major, Terrell Davis, the transition from high school to college was, and still is a journey—a journey in which he feels he has grown over the years, and is still growing. “It prepared me for college and ultimately, the real world by showing me that other people do exist and they don’t all look, act, sound and think like me,” said Davis. “It helped me to understand how other people think and to take a deeper look into how people view me as a person.” Up until his senior year, Davis had never attended public school. Even before freshman year, Davis had always gone to a predominantly black school in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. He lived on a street and went to a church that was predominantly black. To Davis, not only did everyone look like him, everyone dressed exactly like him, since they all wore uniforms.

“I knew other races existed, but I never had any real contact with them,” said Davis. Eventually that all changed; as a choir and theatre student, Davis was surprised on his first day of public school in the South. “I literally thought I was in the middle of a movie—each clique dressed exactly alike,” said Davis. “You had the goths, the blonde Barbies, the artsy kids, the rednecks with holes in their jeans, the band geeks, the gangstas, the choir kids, the theatre kids, the social outcasts, and so on.” He was amazed by the different sounds of Southern accents. “I heard 5 different Southern accents, ranging from the kind you find in Kentucky hill country, all the way to [the] Deep South [of] Georgia and Alabama,” said Davis. Davis also found it odd that people saw him as unusual because of his preference of “pop” over “soda” or his preference of drinks like Kool-Aid, Faygo and Pepsi, over products like Coke and sweet tea. “With every difference I had with everyone else, it seemed that my love and passion for [both] music and theatre helped me to survive and meet some new and interesting people,” said Davis. In his honest opinion, Davis feels as if he has undeniably grown since starting college, but even more so,

since coming to the University of West Georgia. He described himself as a typical student, who was well-liked by most people that crossed his path in high school. “I didn’t have any real enemies. I guess you could say I was just that all-around cool guy, despite the fact that I was a little shy,” said Davis. Even as determined as he was to go to college, Davis wasn’t sure of where he would actually attend. As a child, he always wanted to go to Harvard because to him, it was the best in the country. Another school that caught his eye was the University of Michigan. “As I got older I thought about going to University of Michigan, since it was only 15 minutes away from my hometown of Detroit,” said Davis. Not sure of where to attend college, he moved to Conyers, the summer after his junior year in high school. “I had no clue of where I wanted to go. University of Michigan was still in my mind, but it was too far away from my parents,” said Davis. Before transferring to UWG, he first started his college career at Gordon College, located in Barnesville, GA. “For me, life at Gordon was a time where I really came out of my shell physically, emotionally and spiritually,” said Davis. One area that he was unsure of when he first began at Gordon was

what he would major in. His original plan was to do a dual major of Music Education or Performance and Applied Theology or Religious Studies, with a focus on the Christian faith. “I originally chose my major based on where I believed God was leading me,” said Davis. Unfortunately, Gordon didn’t have a theology program, so he decided to stay with Music Education and study theology later. “I wish I knew the exact amount of hours it would take to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Music Education, seeing as how Gordon didn’t have an education department,” said Davis. With not much to do on campus, Davis spent the free time he had in the practice rooms with his fellow music majors, making “stupid songs” about how they hated music theory or at Griffin First Assembly of God, where he went to their young adult worship services and sang on their praise team. “I also became a member of a group called Verbal Implementation of Biblical Education, or V.I.B.E.,” said Davis. Not one to have regrets, Davis is proud of how far he’s come. However, he wishes he could have done some things differently, both in high school and college. “I wouldn’t change a thing, other than not procrastinate and [have] better study habits.”

Roderick BoltonStaff Writerrbolton1@my.westga.edu

Many students find it hard to decide what major they should choose. The University of West Georgia’s Excel Center has a program called “More Power to You” (MP2U), which caters to minority sophomore students. MP2U helps students gain learning experiences that will help them map out their learning experiences of college life. Students have their own individualized academic learning plan to guide them in the right direction as they encounter their sophomore year of college. Ashley Lewis, MP2U Director, said, “The program provides opportunities for second year minority students to engage

in a variety of learning opportunities while increasing their self awareness.” Senior Bernard Rosemond said, “I did not know about the Sophomore Challenge but if I did, I would have participated. This program is open to 50 students but if the maximum is reached, the program is willing to accept more students. Program participants will take part in biweekly workshops and one-on-one conferences with the advisors. The benefits of the program are that the students develop leadership skills, social skills, academic and personal support, community service and lots of fun activities including road trips. Upon completion of the program, students will be recognized by UWG.

MP2U helps sophomores

Whitney McCallumStaff Writerwmccall1@my.westga.edu

April marks the National Autism Society’s Autism Awareness month. People throughout the US have been making the effort to spread the understanding of the developmental disability that affects one in 110 children since the 1970’s, according to the Center for Disease Control. According to the Autism Research Institute, one of the five pervasive developmental disorders is a type of severe neural developmental disorder in which symptoms occur in the first two-and-a-half years of life. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders attributes both genetics and irregularities in the brain, though a definite cause has not been found. Still, most researchers are concurrent on the fact that parental practices play no role

in the development of autism. Symptoms of autism begin early, and start out as impaired socialization. Specific milestones, such as no interaction (i.e. babbling, pointing) by age one, and smaller indicators, such as excessive lining up of toys and little to no eye contact, can be a sign of a form of autism. Symptoms include hindered social interaction, communication and restrictive interests or repetitive behavior. Healthcare providers and specialists can pinpoint this behavior by doing developmental checklists at regular check-ups. According to NIND, a comprehensive evaluation is done by a multidisciplinary team, including a psychologist, neurologist, psychiatrist, speech therapist and other professionals. While there is no cure for autism, certain measures can be taken to ensure that those affected

by the disorder can live balanced, healthy lives. The Autism Society of America breaks down treatment for autism in three approaches: behavioral and communication approach, biomedical and dietary approach and complementary approach. The behavioral and communication approach for treatment may include auditory training, while the biomedical and dietary approach may include vitamin therapy or physical therapy. Those living with autism can live out normal lives with the help of these approaches. Autism patients can attend college, start families and be active participants in society. The NAS urges those who wish to raise consciousness of autism to do so this month, through a variety of ways. The NAS’s puzzle ribbon, one of the most identifiable symbols of the autism community, can be purchased as magnets to showcase on cars, or can

simply be used as a Facebook profile picture. Ribbons can be purchased at www.autism-society.org/ribbon. For those more in tune with social networking and technology, the NAS has utilized Facebook statuses to bring awareness to its cause. Facebook users can post statuses, such as “Autism affects 1 in 110,” with instructions on how to donate to the NAS via text messages. Those wishing to contribute to the organization can text message “AUTISM” to 50555 to donate 10 dollars to autism research. Although the economy is taking its toll, there are other ways to support the National Autism Society. Supporting bills that will improve life for those with autism is a cost-free and proactive activity. Bills such as “Keeping all Students Safe Act” and the “Autism Treatment Acceleration Act” will keep the autism community thriving with support.

Keysheera MitchellStaff Writerkmitch11@my.westga.edu

From updating statuses on Facebook to gathering information for research reports, cell phones are an essential part of a college student’s life. But what if they served a more instructive purpose, such as enhancing classroom participation? This concept was introduced in an article entitled “Mobile phones in the Classroom: If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them.” The article discussed a study conducted among college students at the University of Wellington in New Zealand that participated in a program called the

TXT-2-LRN System. The system required the connection of either a mobile phone or a SMS gateway to the instructor’s laptop and the installation of a SMS management tool. The SMS software enabled the instructor to easily read incoming text messages on the computer screen, as well as send messages to any mobile phone. Products of the TXT-2-LRN system include Open Channel and M-quiz. Open Channel allows students to send questions or comments to the instructor’s laptop via SMS, and the instructor is then able to read and respond to the messages on the laptop screen. An M-quiz is when the instructor presents a slide with

a question related to the topic of discussion and students use their mobile phones to select an answer. The fact that many college students already use their cell phones in class makes this seem like a great idea. What student wouldn’t love the opportunity to use their phone in class without being paranoid if the instructor is going to deduct participation points from their grade? Optimistically, this new system could generate more positive class discussions, increase student participation in classes and improve comprehension of class material. It could actually motivate students to become more involved in class, which is something that all instructors strive for. On the other hand, this system could prove to be a huge class distraction. Students could become tempted to text their friends, surf the Web and play games on their mobile phones. This would definitely hurt the students more than help them. “I think that the TXT-2-LRN System is a bad idea,” said Skyler Houston, a business management major at the University of West Georgia. Although an avid user of text messaging, she strongly disagrees with the concept of TXT-2-LRN. “Technology is already taking over and this system would take away

from the traditional classroom setting,” she said. UWG psychology major LaChrislyn Goss disagrees. “I think TXT-2-LRN would be very beneficial for classrooms with a lot of students,” said Goss. “Students wouldn’t have to be shy or afraid to ask questions in class, and that would help them to better understand the material.” If adopted by a university, the TXT-2-LRN System would not only affect the students, but the instructors as well. Professors would have to take the time to learn about the new system and find ways to integrate it into their pre-existing curricula. “I believe it’s important to incorporate new technologies into education, particularly those that students use as heavily as mobile phones,” said professor Patrick Hadley. “However, faculty members should be able to regain control over classroom interaction.” Today’s society is becoming more technology driven. New technological advances are constantly being discovered, and the educational industry is always trying to stay on top of the latest trends. Whether schools begin to adopt the TXT-2-LRN System is uncertain, but a closer look at its actual benefits should be taken into consideration before doing so.

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From HOPE Front Page

Corryn FraserStaff Writercbfras@gmail.com

Dr. Tomas Peterson and the undergraduate honors education students have created the Supporting People at Risk Program to bring the SPARK alive for Carrollton’s troubled youths. The program makes connections between UWG students and juveniles in jail. Peterson was able to create the program through networking. The program’s idea came about after a conversation with judge Dan Camp, who deals with juvenile justice. “[We wanted to] create a program to meet some of [the kids…] once a week, and that’s how it got started,” said Peterson. The SPARK program is also incorporated into a classroom setting,

classified under an honors education course. “We decided as a class to create this program with at-risk children from the community of Carrollton,” said Emily Woodcock, a student participant from SPARK. She was involved with the class last spring. The course’s objective is to provide an outlet for troubled kids ages eight to 16. Peterson described his approach as non-invasive, meaning he lets kids open up when they feel like it through fun activities, as opposed to putting them into a room and studying them. “We met once a week and discussed issues in education, and then we would meet with the children and basically inspire them to be involved in school and to strive to the highest,” said Woodcock. SPARK is mutually beneficial for

the students and kids. Although the juveniles are ordered by the court to attend the program, they come out with improved attitudes. Peterson spoke of one instance where a girl from the program mentioned that she felt as if “white people” were her enemies. However, after her completion of the course, she had made many new Caucasian friends. One of the projects the class worked on was called “the cosmos.” Peterson described it as drawing out a timeline of moments that have affected one’s life – instead of drawing the events in a line, he encouraged the participants to draw the timeline in a spiral. This project was moving, and many times UWG students would open up about how they dealt with tough issues in their own pasts. Because the students shared their lives, the kids opened up and shared

their experiences too. Peterson’s hopes for his students are that by participating in the program they will build a base to deal with troubled kids in the classroom. For other students like Woodcock, it meant a lot just to be a part of the kids’ lives.“[SPARK] not only gave me a new perspective, it gave me a local perspective of the children of our community,” said Woodcock. Although SPARK has only been alive for two semesters, Peterson has big hopes and ambitions to keep it going. Although Peterson is a graduate professor, he has been teaching undergrads just for this program. “I made it into an honors course because they have fewer seats,” said Peterson. “I’ve been exploring the idea of making it into an XIDS class to expand it to all students.”

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Texting to Learn system peeks student interest

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Shaleha Mitchem Staff Writersmitche8@my.westga.edu

The Jack E. Threadgill, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was recently created for accounting majors at UWG. The scholarship will honor the late Jack Threadgill, Carrollton’s first public accountant and also the first president of the West Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Accountants. The scholarship will be available within five years, and a committee within the accounting department will determine the recipients. Each applicant must be a junior or a senior accounting

major, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The committee will also look for students who have been involved in community service and volunteer programs, an area that Threadgill was active in. Dr. Ron Colley, department chair and professor of accounting and finance, is excited about the new scholarship. “We’re happy to have the scholarship and we have lots of students who could use it,” he said. Threadgill died on Feb. 24, leaving behind wife, Mary Threadgill, along with his four adult children. The Carrollton community remembers him as an accomplished and successful leader. Colley did not know Threadgill

personally, but said that he has heard of him several times. “He was well-known among the accounting community in the Carrollton area,” said Colley. Threadgill had numerous accomplishments including serving in the Korean war, holding a previous position as the Carroll County tax commissioner and serving one term in the Georgia House of Representatives. He also founded the successful Threadgill and Garrett CPA firm in Carrollton and attended and actively volunteered at Carrollton First United Methodist Church. In 1996, he was awarded by the UWG foundation, and in 1989, he was named the Beta

Gamma Sigma honoree. The Threadgill family established the scholarship in his honor. The scholarship will be awarded annually, but students will only have one opportunity to receive it. “The award amount is unknown at this time,” said Colley. “We have to wait for the funds to add up.” Senior Tyler Bell is looking forward to the scholarship becoming available. “It is a great way to acknowledge his remembrance and it will also help all accounting majors,” said Bell. Scholarship applications will be available at the Richard’s College of Business.

SCHoLARSHiP oF THe WeeK: Jack e. Threadgill Memorial Scholarship Fund

April brings Autism Awareness

Grant WallaceStaff Writergwallac2@gmail.com

“I have seen the book. The book that turns darkness into light.” At first look, this may seem like any other line, but there is more truth to this than the naked eye can see. This week I bring to you an animated film that floored me many reasons. The Oscar nominated film, “The Secret of Kells,” won me over with its mesmerizing hand-drawn illustrations and true life story it depicted about an ancient scripture called “The Book of Kells.” Written by monks in 800 A.D., the story illustrated the manuscript of the four Christian gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The book is said to have drawings so intricate that it can’t truly be appreciated by just the human eye. “The Secret of Kells” focuses its story around the book and how it is the only thing that can save the forest-secluded town of Kells from blood-thirsty barbarians. Brendon, a young boy who believes the book has powers beyond our understanding, must disobey his father, the king, and travel into the forbidden forest to save his people. In the forest, Brendon meets Aisling, the forest keeper, a little wolf-girl who has unnatural powers, and decides to help Brendon fulfill his quest as long as he stays away from the evils that consume the

forest. As the story continues, a mix of genres is brought into the picture which I quickly fell in love with. Although mostly taken from a serious perspective, themes of comedy, adventure, horror and fantasy were all shown in the film. The illustrations, especially in the darker scenes, brought me back to the time I first saw “Coraline.” The creepy tension I felt is something I think is really hard to capture in animated films that “Kells” succeeded in flawlessly. A second reminder of Caroline was in the side-kick cat that followed Brendon around the whole movie, subtly helping him when needed without speaking. In addition, I loved the dialects from all the characters which blended in nicely with the medieval vibe that first time directors Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey were trying to create. Oddly mixed between “Ferngully,” “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” and “Sita Sings the Blues,” I‘m glad to see the film getting such good praise. I enjoy the idea of a book so beautiful that it can save an entire village from fatal disaster just by looking at it. In fact, the most stunning scene of the film goes to the artists that designed this remarkable book in ways that I cannot describe with words. The film is currently being shown in very limited theaters not in Georgia, but it will be available on DVD this year.

Spending $6.50 with Grant: The Secret of Kells

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayLive bands- Mellow Mushroom

Free Poker at 2 p.m.- The Mansion

Game night- Last Call

Nerd Night- The Alley Cat

Trivia 9 p.m.- Last Call

Radical Trivia 9:30 p.m.- Alley Cat

Poker 7 p.m. and karaoke 10 p.m. - The Den

Open Mic. Night- Last CallTrivia and Live Acoustics- The Irish Bred PubOpen Mic. Night- Alley CatTrivia 8 p.m.- The DenKaraoke 9 p.m.- Mellow Mushroom

“Last Call” Thursdays w/ live D.J. - Last Call

D.J. Kell - The Irish Bred Pub

Live DJ -The Den

Trivia 8:30-9 p.m.- Mellow Mushroom

Live D.J. or bands-The Pub

Live D.J.’s- The Den

Live D.J.- The Mansion

April 16- BABY BABY at the Alley Cat 10 pm

Live bands-The Den

Live bands- The Irish Bred Pub

Tree House Talk- The Alley Cat

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If you have a favorite recipe, send it to Maggie at

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Easy and cheesy makes this bread a great option for a quick meal.

Recipe of the Weekwith Maggie Hills

Cheese Bread1 egg1/4 cup milk1 1/2 cup bisquick mix1 cup grated cheddar cheese3 tbsp. melted butterPoppy seeds for garnish

Combine egg, bisquick and cheese. Patt down in greased cake pan. Pour butter over mixture and sprinkle poppy seeds on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

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Restaurant review: Samba Loca spices up Square

Adam ElrodStaff Writeraelrod1@my.westga.edu

Carrollton now has a new style of restaurant for all to enjoy. Samba Loca is an authentic Brazilian steakhouse that makes its customers feel like they could really be in Brazil. Once a person steps into the restaurant, they know that they have not seen anything like it around. At first glance at the menu, customers may feel somewhat confused because the entire menu is in Portuguese, but no fear, Samba Loca has the explanation of each dish in English for its patrons. If that is not enough, they also have small TVs at each booth that has a slide show which

shows pictures of each dish, and if the explanation of the food does not make someone want to try something new, then seeing the picture of the meal will. Samba Loca also has a full bar. This is a great thing for the restaurant because the night life in Carrollton is a booming part of the college life. The bar has big flat screens around it and a great atmosphere. The bartenders wear Brazilian soccer jerseys which is a different type of uniform for bartenders in town. Also, to help out with their night life the restaurant brings in different types of bands. They have got a Brazilian band to come a couple of times, and each time they have had a full house. Another great thing is that

there is never a cover to see the bands that come to town. The food at Samba Loca trumps everything else about the restaurant. Customers can get some of the best steaks around and different types of food that people would have to travel to Atlanta to get. There are full lists of appetizers, salads, steak and other types of food. On question that is always asked when new places open up in Carrollton is how long will they last. Well, Samba Loca has a good chance of making it because the owner of the restaurant also owns The Border in Carrollton and Loco Mex in Bowdan. So, this means that the owner knows how to meet the needs of Carrollton. When asked how she likes working

at Samba Loca, Chelsea Payne, a server at the restaurant, said, “I love it. The management is wonderful to work for, and I enjoy working with people.” When asked how he liked his dining experience, Patrick Taylor, a student at UWG, said, “It was an amazing place to eat, the staff was great, the food was out of this world, it would be the perfect place for a nice date and I will be back without a doubt.” So if anybody is in the mood to try something new, food that one has never had or be in a great atmosphere, Samba Loca is the place to go. If new is not anything that appeals then try this restaurant because no one will be disappointed. Just know the prices maybe a little steep, but it is way worth the money.

drag idol turns out huge 700 plusEricka BirdsongStaff Writerebirdso1@my.westga.edu

UWG’s Department of Housing and Resident Life and Lambda cosponsored one of the biggest events of the semester by creating the university’s first annual Drag Idol. On Monday, April 5, the Campus Center Ballroom was packed

with close to 1,000 people in support of the show. The Drag Show was exciting and kept the crowd interested from the very beginning. Bowdon Resident Life Coordinator Joe Blackwell was the host of the night. Sporting artistic eye make-up, he kept the energy high between performances with humor. The event featured three professionals from Atlanta, who

performed to some of today’s popular songs. Heather Daniels was a crowd favorite, with colorful and creative costumes and interaction with audience members. There were also some amateur acts performed by student drag kings and drag queens performing to musical artists, including Miley Cyrus, Beyonce, Chris Brown and D12. Krystal Horne, campus education

coordinator for Lambda, was also one of the night’s judges. “I really did enjoy the drag show!” said Horne. “It was pretty amazing, especially since it was the very first one.” After the performances, the judges chose the winners for the evening. Stephanie Schuman, performing as “Justin Situation,” won Mr. Flame. The title of Mrs. Flame went to Uriel Moorer, who was also known as “Honeysuckle Rose.” Antonio Washington, otherwise known as “Ginger Snaps,” won Best in Show. “The amateur competition for both the drag queens and the drag kings was really hard to judge,” said Horne. “Even though it was difficult, it was a fun opportunity to be a judge. I would do it again in a heartbeat.” Performing and preparing for the event also proved to have its challenges. Antonio Washington found unique inspiration for his stage name. “I was at work and I was thinking about sweets,” said Washington. “I turned and saw some ginger snaps.” Washington, who performed songs by Lady Gaga and Beyonce, said he chose the artists because he liked their songs a lot. “I did better than what I thought I would [in the competition], but I didn’t really think about it,” said Washington. Michael Sands, Lambda president, also participated in the amateur contest as “Kitty Love.” He said that he didn’t do it compete, but to represent the organization for all to see. Many students congratulated their friends after the event was over. This was the first time UWG hosted a Drag Idol, but it will definitely not be the last. “I’ve never seen so many people that eager to step outside of the box and experience something that they may or may not feel comfortable with,” said Horne.

Photo provided by Krystal HorneLady Lexus, one of three professional acts, per-forming, “Blah, Blah, Blah,” by Kesha.

Photo provided by Krystal HorneUriel Moorer, who won Mrs. Flame under the stage name“Honey Suckle Rose,” performed a mix of songs.

Opinion“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,

and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”-First Amendment, United States Constitution

Man on the StreetHow do you deal with the stress of classes, school work, and deadlines?

Christina ThompsonStaff Writer

Cthomp11@my.westga.edu

Rant and Rave-It’s like no one’s ever heard of skin cancer, what with everyone

laying out all day long.

-Why is drinking beer the thing to do? It’s disgusting, especially

compared to other alcoholic beverage choices.

-Clean up after yourself! Public areas are for everyone, not your

trash.

-Please don’t push your work onto my already over-piled plate.

Suck it up and do it yourself.

-Who thinks classes should be canceled for the rest of the

semester? (Whole student body raises hands in unison)

-This pollen is driving me insane!

Send Rants or Raves to uwgpaper@gmail.com with subject line “Rant &

Rave.”

Monique Barnes: “I just don’t care; I don’t let it stress me out. If I do it, I do it; if I don’t I don’t.”

Photo by Christina ThompsonHamilton Young: “I work out, so after I’m done with that I start my work as soon as possible, and make a visit with the teacher to see if I’m on the right track.”

Photo by Christina ThompsonDonavan Spence: “I usually procrastinate and the night before I take two Concentra and pull an all-nighter.”

Photo by Christina Thompson

Tracy Edwards: “I’m not really a big stressor; but, if I am [stressed] I talk to friends and go to church.”

Photo by Christina Thompson

Blake Gill: “I don’t let it get to me, I put [schoolwork] off and still get a good grade.”

Photo by Christina ThompsonHilary Rimmer: “I just basically try to space it out so everything isn’t crammed all together and all due at once. Exercise and hanging out with friends relieves a lot of stress. Finding a good balance is what I try to do.”

Photo by Christina ThompsonKayla Resetar: “I try to deal with stress by taking things one at a time, and focus on my goal of getting my degree.”

Photo by Christina ThompsonDemarcous Zeigler: “I think that you should be prepared ahead of time and not wait until the last minute to start on an assignment. If you do wait until the last minute, it won’t turn out as best as it could have or might not meet the criteria your teacher sets.”

Photo by Christina Thompson

Melissa HaasStaff Writermhaas1@my.westga.edu

Put away your winter clothes and bring out your bathing suits, tank tops and flip-flops. That is – if you have time to enjoy the nice weather that has finally arrived. Some students are finding it difficult to even notice the weather change because of their busy schedules. “It is so nice outside, but that does not change my schedule with classes and work that require me to be inside,” said senior Laura Murphy. It can be difficult to find time in between busy schedules to get some fresh air. However, there are several tips for simultaneously enjoying the weather and accomplishing to-do lists at the same time. “Instead of running the track at the Campus Center, I have started running around campus,” said senior Stephanie Caffee. “It is definitely more relaxing and a change in environment. I also like to find a trail to go run or to take my dog for a walk.”

Instead of studying inside a room or library, take homework outside. One can even take a lunch break and have a picnic or find a bench somewhere under the shade. If some want to eat out, there are many restaurants that allow customers to sit outside while having their meal. “I like to find a restaurant on the square and sit outside to eat while catching up with a friend,” said Caffee. “It changes things up a bit.” Some off-campus apartments have already opened up their pools to residents. Whether it is just to relax, read a good book or socialize with friends, lying out at the pool is popular among UWG students. “I like to go to the pool after my classes or on the weekends instead of just sitting at my apartment watching TV or something,” said senior Gabrielle Belair. If one has some free time, there are a lot of activities happening around campus that students can attend. There are plenty of baseball and softball games, including intramurals that are going on until the end of the semester. “I like to play softball, lay out by the pool and go fishing,” said senior Tyler Beal, who currently plays for Pi Kappa Phi’s one team. “My fraternity plays other fraternities, along with the independent teams.” Weekends are an opportune

time to go outside as well. “When I go home to see my family we like to go riding on the four-wheelers,” said Belair. “We go to the lake and go fishing, and then find a place to grill out. It is a nice way to get all of my family and friends together.” Another suggestion is to head to Turner Field, something that students have already started to do and look forward to doing all summer. “Braves games are a blast!” exclaimed Caffee. “Baseball and friends, it is a great combination. My friends and I also like to go grab lunch, sit outside somewhere in Centennial Park and get a great view of Atlanta.” While enjoying the nice weather, Caffee is also finding reasons to stay inside. “I do not like dealing with the pollen outside,” she said. “I know that I am not the only one that is having a problem with allergies.” A tip for preventing these allergies is to go to the local farmer’s market and buy some local honey made from bees that live in the area. Just a tablespoon a day will fight the allergies. So, take a few minutes to walk outside and enjoy the fresh air. Even with a packed schedule, students are using creative ways to enjoy the beautiful weather. Save that movie for a rainy day. It is just going to get even hotter from here. At that point, it may be best to just stay inside.

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Nature Trip Registration and Event ScheduleMarch 15 - April 7Registration for Flatwater Paddling Trip

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April 19- May 7Registration for Canoeing Night Class

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Eclectic, West Georgia’s literary magazine, is taking applications for new staff members until April 15. Available positions are editor, managing, promotional, and web editors, and editors for art, music, and interdisciplinary areas. Applicants are generally expected to have some background in creative writing, music, or art. Anyone interested should e-mail Dr. Katie Chaple at kchaple@westga.edu for an application.

If you are interested in applying to be the Editor in Chief for the West Georgian, you must fill out and complete an application by Thursday, April 15 at 3 p.m. Applications are available in the Mass Communications office, Humanities room 139.

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It was a week of ups and downs for UWG Athletics, with the Wolves dominating in others and falling in others. The Women’s Golf team took first place at the Reeder Cup, the Baseball team lost to Columbus State and Lambuth, the Softball team fell thrice and emerged victorious four times in conference crossover play. The Women’s Golf team went to the Reeder Cup in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee and battled back after an opening round that left them sitting three strokes behind to take the win with a team 745, with their closest competitor, Tennessee Wesleyan, walking away with a two-round total of 773. The Wolves Baseball team took

on Columbus State and fell 9-3. The Wolves were unable to overcome the Cougars 9 run lead that got rolling before UWG could even score. All three Wolves runs were scored in the eighth inning, with a two-run homerun brought in by David Buchanan and Michael Hornsby using a wild pitch to bring in the third run. The Baseball team later battled it out with Lambuth in a three-game series, falling 5-3, 8-1, and 6-0. With batting stopped cold, the Wolves were unable to overcome Lambuth’s defensive game while their offensive game took maximum advantage of UWG’s defensive miscues. The Wolves Softball team fell 9-1 to Arkansas-Monticello, but did not let the defeat wear on them and stuck it to their next opponent of the week from Arkansas, Arkansas Tech, the next day,

defeating them 6-3. Their next game of the day against Christian Brothers did not go as well, with the Wolves being edged out 6-5, followed by a 6-2 defeat to Henderson State the next day. However, they howled back to the field to crush

Ouachita Baptist 10-2 that night. That final victory was the prelude for the closing day of crossover conference play, where the Wolves did not abide a single defeat, defeating Delta State 3-0 and Southern Arkansas 4-2.

Photo by Stefanie Heard