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* v * First copy free www.thewestgeorgian.com \ <’linin'ss lssue / Student and friend passes away last June By Mariam Abuhaideri Staff Writer mabuhaideri@yahoo.com Heaven and eternal life is said to be blessed on a very few people, and among those few is Alice Stacey. Stacey was known to many as a very vivacious, people loving and a strong individual. She was a senior Sociology student at West Georgia and brought life wherever she went. As an active member of the Baptist Student Union, she acted behind the scenes and was a very outgoing individual. Although she was an albino and had had several problems associated with the disorder such as vision disorders, hearing loss, seizures, walking disorders and heart problems, she had a very firm personality. For people who did not know Alice very well, she was perceived as brutally honest and carefree. Yet for those who knew her very well, especially her friends at the BSU, she was a never ending ball of energy. She was loving, caring person that loved to serve others. Campus Center Opens ' ✓ 4 ii \ *£o* / V T '' .■' • 1 1 K. s' waMWfc Photo by Mariam Abuhaideri Rean Norman (left) and Linda Plckleslmer from Student Activities cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Campus Life Center. "Tile Student l nice at the l Diversity of West Georgia since 19.14" “I could never imagine any one who wouldn’t miss seeing Alice across campus, with her infectious smile and her funny jokes,” says Olivia Chilako. She embraced Christianity a few years ago during the BSU’s Fall Conference and had been involved with the organization ever since. “I cannot but help feel sad for what happened to a dear friend. Alice, a hard worker, put others before herself, and loved to serve the Lord. She was optimistic about everything, possessed strong character and had an amazing sense of humor,” recalls her friend Kimberly Bums. Campus Minister Tony Branham has been closely associated with Alice and the news about her death came as a blow to him. “Alice touched many lives and she is greatly missed,” Branham said. The BSLI will organize a memorial service for Alice soon and everyone is invited to pay their tributes to a student who is described as having been a great friend and a strong and fun loving human being. JT\ T ** A Contributed Photo (From left) Alice Stacey, Becca Schumann and Beth Hollaway play a board game at an event on campus. Stacey, who passed away over the summer, was a loyal member of the BSU. Campus says aloha to centennial year By Larry L. Peel Staff Writer Larry @ i oncinema. com As the academic year revs up, excitement is not the only thing in the air at the University of West Georgia. From Friday’s grand opening of the new Campus Life Center to the double sized fireworks display, students were treated to a weekend of food.fun and fellowship to help kick off the 100th anniversary year of UWG. The theme for this year’s kick off party was “Hawaiian Luau” and many students felt the part, dressing in brightly colored shirts and donning the free leis as they made their way about the newly reopened Love Valley. Polynesian dancers were on hand with Hula lessons and Food Services prepared regional tastes such as Hawaiian chicken . I i m '"V i U 1 I ((')MI B VOK \\ 01A 1s! ka-bobs and fresh salads, as well as the traditional servings of hot dogs, hamburgers, and chips. Students were also given free t-shirts commemorating the new mascot as well as the Centennial celebration logo, while local businesses offered tasty treats ranging from the super healthy green teas, to the incredibly decadent fudge and homemade ice cream. This year the event was primarily sponsored by Graddick Communications, whose radio station WCKS (Kiss 102.7) was on hand with a live broadcast and an assortment of prizes. The event wrapping Fireworks display was larger than usual this year thanks to the generosity of Steve Graddick, president and owner of Graddick Communications, who donated funding to Wednesday, \ngust 16,2006 double the size of the fireworks display. In a University press release, Graddick said it was an honor to participate in the long held tradition during UWG’s centennial year. “It’s a great thing for the university to celebrate itscentennial anniversary,” said Graddick. “To have a part in it is a privilege.” While overall a success, the only significant complication came when the fireworks began unannounced, and over the intramural fields. University officials had set up the majority of the event activities on the patio of the new Campus Life Center which did not allow for a good view of the initial fireworks display. Students and families had to scramble from one venue to the other to catch an unencumbered glimpse of the show.