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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 PAGE 2 Campus shuttle use increases since record enrollment By Jerry Houtson Staff Writer lwustonj926@hotmail.com More and more students are taking advantage of the shuttle buses provided by the Deparment of Public Safety on campus. Taking the shuttle bus is a quick and easy way to arrive to classes and other places on campus in a timely manner. Because of the parking situation and often congested traffic, public safety officials encourage students to use the shuttle buses to get around. The school has provided the on campus West Georgia honors fallen soldier and former student By Tracy Ammons Copy Editor tammons l @m\M'estga .edit A fallen soldier will forever be remembered by West Georgia not only as a heroic fighter, but as a University of West Georgia Alumnus. Sgt. Michael Hullender, Ist Battalion. 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, died in April while serving the U.S. Army in Iraq. He was victim to one of many improvised explosive devices hidden throughout the country’s terrain. The incident happened while he was aiding a fellow soldier. After his death, Hullender, 29, was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star prestigious mementos to compliment his previous military awards, including the National Defense Service Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal. West Georgia adds new degrees By Kadace Williams Staff Writer kwilli2o@my.westga .edu If you are an Undergraduate or Graduate student at the University of West Georgia, you now have more choices for degrees. The Board of Regents of the University of West Georgia has approved four new degrees. Students can now obtain a degree in criminology in the Graduate School’s Master of Arts, or they can receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Birth-to-Five Teacher Preparation in the College of Education. Students who ult|e West (Georgian The University of West Georgia University Community Center, Room 111 Carrollton, GA, 30118-0070 Editorial Line: (678) 839-6527 Advertising Manager: (678) 839-4783 Editorial E-mail: uwgpaper@westga.edu Advertising E-mail: paperads@westga.edu On the web at http://www.thewestgeorgian.com shuttle since 1994, and the system has grown into three medium sized buses that each hold 45 people. This year the university experienced a record enrollment of 10,600 students the shuttle buses are accomodating the new load on campus. The flow of the buses is moving steadily and students are finding its services very useful. Last year the air conditioned buses had a total of 34,065 riders. The campus shuttle is also convienent for those students who reside off campus and commute to the Through all his military achievements, Hullender was a friend to many. “We've got about 300 cards from different people who knew Michael,” step-mother Tammy Hullender said. “He was everybody’s best friend...he was such an integral part of our family.” A Norcross High School graduate, Hullender attended UWG for two years; he then joined the army in 1998 as a medic. He promised his parents, Ren and Tammy Hullender, that he would complete his degree someday while serving the army; he was taking several online classes. Michael’s death did not end his promise. In a recent ceremony (late August) in the president’s private office, with more than two dozen UWG veterans, faculty, and staff in attendance, choose to study off campus can now study online to receive a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Or they can travel to the Georgia Highlands College in Rome and receive a Master of Education with a major in early childhood education. Dr. Thomas J. Hynes, vice president for Academic Affairs, stated that the four new degrees will have a positive impact on the students and the university. The University System has named UWG as a member of a “robust tier,” which is a doctorate granting comprehensive universities to help meet school on a daily basis. Students have the option of parking on the opposite side of campus and hopping on a shuttle bus to get around. Students who live off campus also have the option of not driving at all, due to the school’s addition of an apartment shuttle. The shuttle rides to the surrounding student apartments and offers rides to the campus. This service also prevents traffic congestion on campus. Currently a junior, Patrecia Withers resides in off-campus housing and is using the shuttle UWG President Dr. Beheruz N. Sethna presented the Hullender r " * ' 188 Photo courtesy of www.westsa .edu family with a posthumous degree in memory of their son’s commitment to education and service. “This ceremony expected enrollment growth of 100,000 new students by the year 2020. UWG and other universities have been added to this program because the state’s larger universities can't absorb all of this growth. Therefore, institutions like UWG will have the chance to enroll larger numbers of graduating high school seniors who seek a traditional college experience. Other universities included in this “robust tier” are Georgia Southern, Kennesaw State, and Valdosta State universities. All of these schools offer doctoral degrees in specialized categories. Erik Waters, Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Smith, Advertising & Business Manager Ellis Smith, News Editor Jesse Duke, A&E Editor Steven A. Gilley, Sports Editor Terence Rushin, Photo Editor Tracy Ammons, Copy Editor Lauren Lovvom, Webmaster Chris Gray don Distribution Manager Doug Vinson, Advisor Masthead Art by Jesse Duke to commute to campus. “I believe the shuttle buses are very effective,” Withers said. “I’ve used the shuttle system since I began attending West Georgia as a freshman, and it saves you the time of looking for parking spaces and then walking to class which could seem like a mile away”. She also added that the shuttle allows her to refrain from using her gas. A map of the campus including the shuttle bus schedule and its route is accessible at http://www.bf .westga. .■du/Pubsafe. honors a fallen soldier and recognizes my son’s efforts to continue his education while serving his country,” Ren said in a statement. “This degree shows support for the country and speaks Pro-life activist causes stir on campus By Jerry Houston and Kandace Williams Staff Writers If you have been walking the campus, you've probably noticed or heard the voice of a proud anti-abortion advocate. Neal Horsely, a Carrollton native, spoke Thursday at the UCC on w here he stands on abortion. He appeared passionate and boisterous about the subject and referred to himself as one of the most hated abolitionists in the country. Horsely stood strong next to a disturbing image of a fetus. The detailed photograph showed a developing head of a baby covered with blood completely detached from its body, being carried away for disposal by forceps. Photo h\ Terence Kushm volumes recognizing not just my son, but lots of sons and daughters. It shows that education extends well beyond the classroom. My son was a lifelong learner." Education is an important part of the Hullender family; Tammy is a teacher at North Gwinnett High School and Ren used to teach there as well, but he retired last year and currently teaches undergraduate art education classes at the University of Georgia. After presenting the Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Hullender's honor, the university welcomed the former student and soldier into the UWG National Alumni Association. “It is customary at the end of a commencement ceremony to welcome new' graduates into the University of West Georgia National Alumni Association,” Frank Pritchett, associate While pointing at the bodiless head of the infant, Horsely stated, “That’s a human being; like you are human being!” Horsely wants to run for governor of Georgia, and his purpose is pretty clear. His first mission as governor would be to use his authority to send state forces to clinics and shut them down. Horsley explained that his reasoning come from his religious beliefs. He believes that a woman’s pregnancy is a gift from God and that no one has a right to say whether that child should live or die. According to Horsely, the body being victimized in the picture is indeed a human being. The hopeful politician compares the practice of Copyright Notice The Wesi Georgian, copyright 2007, is an official publication of the University of West Georgia. Opinions expressed herein are those of the newspaper staff or individual authors and do not necessarily retted the views of university faculty or staff Letter Submission Policy The West Georgian welcomes letters to the editor Letters may be mailed to: Editor, The West Georgian. University of W'est Georgia, Carrollton, GA. 30118, or sent via electronic mail to: uwgpaper@westga.edu. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and mailing ad dress for verification purposes Letters should not exceed 350 words and should be submitted by 5 p m the Sunday prior to publication Editors reserve the right to edit for style, content and length. mi VVFST (iIOKXiIAN executive director of Alumni Relations said at the ceremony. "On behalf of the 45,000 members of the National Alumni Association, 1 want to say how honored we are to have Michael Hullender on our official roll of West Georgia alumni.” Other UWG students in the military are appreciative of the university’s recognition for Hullender. UWG student Sgt. Tim Beabout joined the army in 2001; since then he has deployed twice, having to put aside his classes each time. "West Georgia has been very supportive of me,” Beabout said. "They helped me get my classes, helped me register, and helped me make sure all my paper work was straight w hen I came back from Iraq. They do all they can for the military students, and 1 commend them for honoring Sgt. Hullender." abortion to slavery. Horsley spoke of the historic 1857 Dred Scott v. Sandford case in which slave, Dred Scott, unsuccessfully sued for his freedom. The ruling of this case ultimately upset northern Republicans and further split northern and southern relations. The north protected the slaves from the disturbed south. Horsely quoted, “I will do the same for unborns that the north did for slaves. Nobody else is advocating that.” The hopeful candidate did not speak on other issues affecting the state or his plans on correcting necessary state obligations. For further information about Horsely or anti abortion visit the websites www.christiangallery.com or www.TCRP.us.