Campus mourns student's death Ryan Cook Copy Editor In the middle of the blaring party that is "Midnight Madness," sobering news reached campus late Monday which brought the celebration to an abrupt halt for many students. Members of OEGE social club and other friends gathered just after midnight in the lobby of Kendall Hall to pray for sophomore Chris– tina "Chrissy" Corum, who had been involved in a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler near Hardy, Ark., lo– cated north of Batesville. She was mate, said. "I'm glad she's in heaven, and I hope to see her again." Corum waited until her sopho– more year to pledge a club and was inducted into OEGE just 10 days before her death. She had al– ready had an impact in her club. "One of the best things about Chrissy was that she really was a light to many people," sopho– more OEGE mem– ber Jo Province said. takentothehospital Christina Corum in Cherokee. Corum is sur– vived by her par– ents, Joe and Vickie Corum, and her boyfriend of nearly three years, Chris Himes. She also has two cousins at Har– ding, TimandJames Wylie. "She was my anShe died early Tuesday after being taken off life support. President David Burks announced the tragedy in chapel Tuesday. An early childhood develop– ment and special education major fromAva, Mo., Corumwas return– ing to campus after visiting home over the weekend. She was 19 years old. Known for a contagious smile, a friendly spirit and artistic talent, Corum will be sorely missed by those who knew her. "I loved her so much," sopho– more Sarah Ezell, Corum's roomgel on earth," James Wylie said. "She always had a smile on her face. Even if it was just her smiling at you, God blessed us with her presence. Now she is in His presence." A campus memorial service was held Tuesday night in C.L. Kay Plaza. After a time of singing and prayer, those in attendance took turns sharing their memories and encouraging each other. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Ava church of Christ. Members of OEGE and King's Men and other friends will attend the ceremony.
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