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Show WEDNESDAY, JIPRIU: 2 DIXIESUNNEWS.COM -- 7 MASCOT continued from page for road paintings of the new logos have been ap- 1 Trailblazers also fits nicely into DSU's strategic plan, Sharp said. He said it was amazing to find an identity that was bold enough to put on helmets but also tied into academics and DSU's geographical location. Student Body President Matt Devore, a senior integrated studies major from Mesquite, Nevada, said he approves of the new identity, but it took him a while to get on board. "As soon as the picture was painted and I understood what it means to be a Trailblazer, the rest was history after that," Devore -- 1 t said. Joel Griffin, coordinator of public relations, said it was surprising to see student athletes in the focus groups were on board with the Trailblazers. "They were thinking of the institution as a whole, and they thought the Trailblazer was really neat for the institution," Griffin Continue watching our snaps covering week. said. In addition to the DixieSunNews. ' of- ficial reveal Monday, banners that say "Home of the Trailblazers" will line the light posts on St. George Boulevard, and stencils Follow us at 30l proved along with banners to be displayed at various locations on campus. Variations of the logo featuring red, white, blue and gray colors and a bison were specifically designed with motion in mind. Nearly 300 individuals participated in the focus groups, which were composed of students, alumni, faculty, staff, student athletes, community members, high school students and several other relevant L. ..A L i r . .11 groups. Sharp said working with focus groups was an intensive, yet necessary process. "One (identity) truly rose to the top," Sharp said. More than half of the votes went for Trailblazers, Sharp said, once people could see the whole story and imagery. "It became very clear," said Jyl Hall, director of public relations. "There was a very clear first, a very clear second, and a very clear third choice." The focus groups' votes were organized by identity and logo. For the identity category, Trailblazers came on top with 134 votes, Raptors came in second with 80, and Sun Warriors was the least favored with 58 supporters. Jordon Sharp, chief marketing and communication officer, holds new Dixie State University Trailblazer gear. Free Trailblazer shirts were given to everyone who attended the mascot reveal Monday. Sharp said members of the Identity Committee know it was a complex and emotional process for many. The Rebel identity meant something to some people, he said, but the committee wants the "Rebel graduates" to know nothing is being taken away from them. "If they graduated a Rebel, they will always be a Rebel, but we also hope they will support and know they are also Trailblazers," Sharp said. "There are similarities between the two: They do hard things, they do it in a different way, and that's 1 a I -- Scholarships, experiera I J it.-- . i VvVV. k" ---- offered for students for -- A public relations position! DIXIE SUN NEWS -'- Emily Havens, 1 INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS ship requires 18 hour? a week. Responsibilities include assisting the agency director overseeing the agency's leadership and i Editor-in-Chi- Insight Communication, stratenew student-ru- n communication gic agency at Dixie State University, is offering full and partial scholarships for students interested in applying to various executive positions. Students can register for this new practicum, MDIA 4440R, which offers an experience working with clients from around campus and in the St. George community. Students interested in careers in public relations, marketing, advertising and other communication areas would need to register for MDIA 4440R and fill out an application form on the department of media studies' website: mediastud-ies.dixie.ed- b; a Spencer Ricks, News Editor Drayson Ball, Sports Editor Markee Heckenliable, Features Editor Diana Fossett, Opinion Editor Jalen Jones, Photo Editor Parker Mayberry, Multimedia Editor ' Emily Fisher, Social Media Editor Nijat Aliyev, Copy Editor Dallin Spackman, Ad Manager 201 5 trudge through the mud. This year's Great Race Participants in the Great Race of take place Friday at 5 p.m. and start at the Hansen Stadium. Jess Arruda EK Justin Badger continued from page Austin Clark 1 Katelynn Disney Alannah Hall Ally Hunter Porter Larsen Parker Mayberry Kelby Morrison Bre Opdahl Alexis Winward Rhiannon Bent, Adviser HOW TO REACH US f Dixie State University Jennings Bldg. 225 S. 700 E. i St. George, UT 84770 Phone:(435)652-781Fax:(435)655-401- 8 9 dixiesundixie.edu www.dixiesunnews.com Ads: will dixiesunadsdixie.edu or (435) 41 The Dixie Sun News is distributed each .: 5 Wednesday during fall and spring semesters as a publication of Dixie State University, the communication I department, and Dixie State University Student Activities. DSU administrators do not approve or censor content. The student editorial staff alone determines its news cov- erage. The unsigned editorial on the opinion represents the position of Dixie Sun News as determined by its editorial board.' Otherwise, the views and opinions expressed in Dixie Sun News are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Dixie Sun News or any entity of the university. sticker, children's book and dinner. "As the student body president, I decided to leave my personal interest out of the voting for the new mascot," Devore said. "I took the data from the survey and from student focus groups and pushed for the mascot favored by the students." Following the identity reveal, the pageant will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Cox auditorium Tuesday. Contestants will be judged on their service and loyalty to DSU, as well as academic achievements and community involvement. Tickets for the pageant are $5 at the Cox ticket office. will celebrate Wednes-with a show from rePercussion, a group that uses buckets, barrels, pots and pans to create y musical entertainment. slip-n-sli- en en ek D high-energ- The troupe will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Gardner Student Center ballroom. Fourth in line for the celebratory week is the chance to help DSU break the world record for sending the most in people down a one hour. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, and the event starts at 6 p.m. Free registration is required and can be done ahead of time at dixie, edudweek or at the door. The great race will be Friday at 5 p.m. in the Hansen Stadium. Students will trudge through the infamous mud pit among other events as they relay through the competition throughout campus. More than just a bicycle race, The Great Race, started in 1964, has become a DSU tradition. Transformed into a relay in the 1970s, the race was brought back to life in 2000. The Great Race includes some of the original events as riders . de cruise around The Black Hill. Registration is open to members of DSU and St. George community with registration packets available at the Wade Alumni House. At the conclusion of The Great Race, the Carnival, complete with food, fun and inflatable toys, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the Lower Hansen Field, south of the stadium. For the 102nd year, DSU students and community members will head up to the black hill and whitewash the "D" at 7 a.m. Saturday. "I love that is all about the lasting traditions that students over the years have made," Pitts said. "It is a time for students and alumni to get together and celebrate the Dixie spirit. It is not something you describe but something you feel." For more information about go to dixie, ek ek edudweek. u. Applica- tions are due April 15. Available scholarships positions include agency director, assistant director, and agency coordinators. Agency director: Full scholarship requires 20 hours a week. Responsibilities include managing operations, directing projects, and maintaining communication between faculty adviser and team members. Assistant agency director: Full scholar relationships. Agency coordinator: Two partial schola- requiring 15 hours each. Responsibilities include handling client relations and communication, and maintaining the agency's social niedi; and websites account Insight Communication rships is a student-ru- n agency that provides students with hands-o- n experienC in most facets of public relations and advertising-includinstrategic corporate identity and branding, media relations , product launches, event planning, community and governmen1 relations and digital m strategy. 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