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N f1..-:S%^ volume 5b - Issue 5 Career expo to unite students, recruiters By Lauren Kania Staff Writer uwg24 @yahoo .com Its time to pull out that old suit and get a haircut because Career Services is hosting a Job Expo 2007 on Thursday Feb. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will take place in the ballroom of the Campus Center. Over 45 companies will mellow" Photo h\ Josh Grubb Cash in with your college ID By Stephanie Pauli Staff Writer spaulll @my.westga .edit It’s no secret that college students don’t have any money. Most of us work minimum-wage paying part-time jobs and only make enough to pay our rent and pay for books. But the one advantage to being in college (apart from the eventual degree) is the student ID. The student ID is a versatile tool, not just on a college campus but also in college towns. Multiple restaurants in Carrollton offer student discounts for poor, hungry college students. The following is See Discount page 2 Students enjoy preview of Spring Photo by Josh Grubb Surprisingly warm weather prompted many students to spend the day outdoors this past Tuesday. the West Georgian be at attendance at the event. A few of the companies include Bank of America, Enterprise Rent A Car, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 3 divisions of the Georgia Dept, of Audits, Georgian Environmental Protection Division, Gold Kist, Inc, Internal Revenue Service, John Marshall Law' School. Kids Peace National Centers of GA, Southwire and Tanner Health Birds of a feather form aviation club By Lauren Kania Staff Writer uwg24@yahoo .com An exciting new club is about to take flight at the University of West Georgia. The Aviation Club is being brought back to UWG. The club is pairing up with Plane Sense. Inc, a flight training school located right here in Carrollton. The club is for pilots, those aspiring to become a pilot, and those who enjoy learning about aviation. There will be an informational meeting on Monday Feb. 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the EAA Hangar at the West Georgia Regional Airport. At the meeting there will be at least one plane on display, students can speak with experienced pilots, learn the history of aviation, get information how to obtain their pilots license through Plane Sense, Inc and leam more about the importance of an Aviation Management Degree. The industry of aviation is continuously In News Eatcheap! Local restaurants with student discounts. WWW. IHI WES I G K)R( 11A N .COM System. The Job Expo takes place every February, aimed at helping students network, get their resumes out to employers and ultimately get a job. The employers will be looking to hire students for part time, full time, internships and volunteer work. There is no registration required and all students interested in employment are encouraged changing, especially since the attacks of 9/11. An aviation management degree would be very valuable for students. With this type of degree, students could pursue jobs such as air traffic control operators, logistics and operations. The pioneers of the Aviation Club hope that student interest in aviation will show the need for such a degree here at UWG. Students that attend the meeting will also leam more about how to become a student pilot and a private pilot. They will get information about the “Be-a-Pilot" program where for $59, Plane Sense. Inc. will fly you around the Carrollton area. During your flight, you will control the aircraft, under the supervision and guidance of an FAA certified instructor. The founder of Plane Sense, Inc. Dan Mamell, has been an instructor since 1977 and Hew in the Air Force until 1991. He and the rest of the Plane Sense staff will be on hand In Entertainment Humanities hosts Mitchell’s “What Are You Looking At?” to attend. Students attending the Job Expo are expected to dress professionally and it is recommended that they bring many copies of their resume to hand to the different companies. At 10:15 a m. there will be a Pre-Event Workshop outside the ballroom featuring Eunice Heath, a recruiter with the Internal Revenue Service. She is a very knowledgeable and Former UWG student Rob Haley and his wife, Yvonne, wing their way home to Carrollton, tucked into formation with UWG student Jeremy King. to answer any questions. The meeting will feature pilots from all different areas of aviation. Airline pilots from Atlantic Southeast Airlines, will be on hand at the meeting, along with other military, corporate and commercial pilots. Plane Sense Inc.’s website can be found at www.planesenseinc.com. For more information on the upcoming Aviation Club meeting or for directions, call Dr. Brad Prince at 678-839-4845. Sculpture sets centennial in stone By Brett Miles Staff Writer bmiles2@my.westga .edit On January 22, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce presented a commissioned sculpture to the University of West Georgia in honor of the university’s year-long centennial celebration. Daniel Jackson, president of operations for the Chamber of Commerce/ Carroll Tomorrow hopes that the sculpture will serve as a reminder of the close relationship between UWG and the Carrollton community: “We hope this centennial gift serves as a permanent reminder to all of us, now and in the future, of this institution’s value to this community and the exceptional relationship UWG and this community See Statue page 3 In Opinion The importance of interning. — — Photos by Jeremy King Adrienne Phillips earned her private pilot certificate at a flight school in Peachtree City before coming to school at UWG. She nearly completed her instrument rating before soccer season interrupted her lessons. . * --- 11111# rf w W 1 V I 1 r n.| Wl(1 ! H| 1 I MlKh ‘k“^ i h, ni ! I. J I Photo by Terrance Rushin “Centennial Tribute”, by local artists Helen Hetwig and Ma chiko Ichihara stands strong as a reminder of UWG’s small town roots. Wednesday. February 14. 2007 dynamic speaker who will give students useful tips for when they meet with employers at the Expo. She will also be available to answer any questions that students might have before the Expo begins. There are many helpful tips to consider when preparing for a Job Expo. It is suggested that students select clothes and shoes See Job page 2