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According to Lingrell, the West Georgian freshmen students were the biggest reason for the increase in summer enrollment. “Phis past year we communicated with first year students and their parents to take advantage of the “Fixed for Four” tuition guarantee,” Lingrell said. In April 2006, the University System of Georgia approved a “Fixed for Four” program to help students and parents plan for college tuition with more certainty. The program guarantees a locked tuition rate for a student's first four years. According to Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue, “Georgia’s new program will provide tuition predictability, while simultaneously encouraging students to graduate on time.” In May 2007, the Board of Regents approved a continuance for the //i iVt* ww Campus parking changes for new semester. WWW. I HHWHVICiHOKC.iIAN.COM L~. I I'm I ©i LW. ■B9B ■ V s Photo h\ Tcrenct- Rushin incoming freshman class. However, it has been set at a slightly higher rate. For these incoming freshmen, taking summer classes is a way to ensure that they graduate in four years as opposed to five, which is slowly becoming the average. Lingrell also attributes the university’s emphasis on retention, progression, and graduation programs as a factor in the increase of junior and senior students during the summer months. Programs such as the Transitions Orientation program provide summer involvement for upperclassmen while encouraging incoming freshmen to get involved in student activities and programs. This fall, enrollment is expected to increase as well. Fall semester totals will be available in October. / Opinion %£(. Coping with the summer heat. Time capsule seals centennial memories for future By Lisa Meredith Staff Writer bneredi I @my.westga .edu In a resourceful attempt to preserve the University of West Georgia’s Centennial Celebration and our memories from the past year, the Centennial Committee has placed a time capsule filled with memorabilia from the Centennial year on display in Ingram Library, on the third floor across from Special Collections. The time capsule was dedicated during a ceremony on Friday, August 17. It is in a case with a plaque, noting the date it was sealed and the date it is to be opened in 2057. Some items that were not chosen to go inside the time capsule will be placed in a display case above the capsule, while others will be permanently archived in Special Collections. /// Entertainment fX NUB !✓ ntf Summer blockbusters make fix disappointing games. Photo f>\ Tcrcmc Although traditionally time capsules tire buried underground, the Centennial Committee researched time capsules and learned that experts recommend keeping them in a building rather than burying them, because many buried time capsules are eventually lost. A quilt was also presented at the ceremony, crafted by the West Georgia Quilter’s Guild. The quilt hits various colors and patterns and was crafted by various community members. The theme of the quilt is “From Rural Rixtts to Global Reach,” which is the theme of the Centennial. The quilt will go on display inside the Special Collections room. Inside the time capsule are 50 items specifically chosen as important memories from West Georgia's Centennial celebration. Items include: t-shirts, ticket stubs, a In Sports UW(i Soccer gears up for new season. WEDNESDAY, AttCiUS I 22. 2007 fact txxtk. posters from Townsend Center Centennial performances. Goo Goo Dolls ticket stubs and other souvenirs, a blank UWG student ID card, bookmarks, playbills, and much more. Although an e-mail was sent to the student body last year asking for input on the capsule, Dr. Steve Goodson, chair of the time capsule committee, said that he received few student responses. Faculty and staff suggested most of the items that ended up going into the capsule. In addition to providing ideas and items, some members of the faculty, such as President Beheruz Sethna, wrote letters for the capsule addressed to future UWG faculty, staff, and students. Thanks to the efforts of many people, bits and pieces of today’s UWG will be beautifully preserved for years to come.