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U.S. Senate reduces Pell Grant allocations Page 8 The West Georgian INSIDE Wednesday October 14,1992 Inside Front 2 •Crime Watch •SGA Report Perspectives 4 •My Turn •Community Voices Features/A&E 9 •Book Review •People Profile Sports 12 •First and Ten •GSC Standings Classifieds 14 Class Work 15 •Your Real Horoscope •Wild Kingdom On Campus • WGC Braves host Vadosta State Saturday at Grisham Stadium. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Free admission with WGC ID. • WGC Happenings-p. 2 Weather 77°0 Clear and warm, lows in 50's. Sunny tomorrow, high 78° Serving the West Georgia College community Blood Drive falls short of goals By Michelle K. Maddox Staff Writer The American Red Cross con ducted a blood drive in the Student Center, Tuesday, Oct. 13. A total of 95 pints were drawn, 29 less than their goal of 124. Officials emphasized that there is no chance of getting the HIV virus through blood donation, a common misconception. “There is no way to get AIDS. We use all disposable equipment, and it is only used one time,” Ander son said. After blood is collected, it is tested for HIV, hepatitis and syphilis. Ifthe blood tests positive, the blood is de stroyed and the donor is contacted. Some students think giving blood is a necessary task and that it is not painful. “I think it’s a service that every body needs to do, it helps out people, and it doesn’t hurt too bad,” John Lueken said. A DAY is "A Decade to Celebrate" By Tracy Rolfe Staff Writer “A Decade to Celebrate” is the theme for this year’s annual A DAY, according to Daniel Jackson, A DAY chairman and partner in a men’s clothing store, The Squire Shop. A DAY originated 10 years ago to generate money for scholarship funds only. One day is set aside each year to solicit contributions from local businesses. “The college and community have had a good relationship,” Jackson said. Each year, it has become more successful with volunteers, com mittees, and promotions, explained Jackson. According to Jackson, this is the first year A DAY has gone beyond Carrollton. Coweta, Polk, and Braves drop close GSC ffuk contest Page 12 wgHHR' y " Ms . i[f2j %W li "~W $ I ,:, • < fe ..vfl |g| '-/ i fl| p’ v, ... ’%'ffl# Jm§‘ ‘utillM * W * W ‘* M ’ K i OoW _, i WGC Senior Brian Moten grimaces as a Red Cross Volunteer prepares to draw blood at yesterday’s (Oct. 13) blood drive in the Student Center. Haralson counties now contribute. “A DAY is evidence of what a school does to a community,” Jack son said. Last year over $519,000 was raised, and the goal this year is $ 1.00 over last year. The funds are now used for scholarships, short term loans, work study programs and according to Jackson, over I,ooostudents benefit from A DAY. “A DAY is evidence of what a school does to a community.” -Daniel Jackson WGC VP candidate interviewed Monday By Courtney Morris Editorial Assistant The first of seven Vice President and Dean of Faculties candidates shared his views on SAT scores, minority faculty and university sta tus, Monday, Oct. 12. The open forum was part of an effort to find a replacement for Dr. John T. Lewis who will retire January 1,1993. Separate interview sessions were held for faculty and students. At the student session, only two SGA senators and two West Georgian reporters attended the meeting. No other student organizations were represented. The first candidate was Dr. W.T. Mealor, associate vice president for academic affairs at Memphis State University. Mealor’s discipline is Geography and Planning. Mike Mills, SGA senator, began the student interview session by ask ing Mealor if he would support in creasing the combined SAT entrance score above6so. According to Mills, 30percentof WGC’s freshmen flunk out, and many of those who fail are in Developmental Studies. Mealor agreed the institution should be more selective. However, he added that the college should not turn its back on students and should ensure students in Developmental Studies have proper tutorial and support services. Mealor showed his knowledge of the faculty makeup when SGA senator Sch wanda Walker asked how he would encourage hiring more Afro-American faculty. “Only four percent of WGC’s Please see "Mealor", pg 2 Photob^arl^lmmjfmnri