WEDNESDAY, MARCH? 8 -- DIXIESUNNEWS.COM TnY$G;.'ETi:;;:o; r vj 0 in a small backpack, and questioned my life decisions. I strapped on my headlight and started running the first three miles in the dark with the Bees Gees song Stayin Alive playing in my earphones. I stumbled onto the bus 20 minutes later all sweaty and probably looking confused. The SunTran made it to the transfer station on 100 S near DSU in less than 10 minutes, dropping me off at the university 30 minutes early. One of the best parts of not having a car at DSU was not having to worry about parking, which has gotten pretty hard to find on campus sometimes. I started to seriously regret being without a car when I went to work after my classes in the afternoon. I work in Bloomington, which is two miles from the nearest SunTran stop. I went for another run to work and back, adding four more miles my distance covered by running. I still had to take the bus SPENCER RICKS i SpencerRicks In a world dependent on cars, I bucked the system for a day. I tried something new last week and ditched my car to travel solely by foot and public transportation for one day. Taking advantage of SunTrans deal with Dixie State University to provide free rides for students, I rode the bus most of the way between the university, home and work. I found out how much I really depend on my shabby 2000 Dodge Intrepid and how much I'd miss it when it's gone. My home is in Washington, three miles from the nearest bus stop in St. George. Having to be at DSU by 7 a.m., I woke up y at 5 a.m., put on my shoes, packed my essentials big-bo- hu ' f " t hi i: .It uwqirot; si I t through St. George, transfer to another bus near DSU, and run three more miles before I could finally relax with my homework at home. I wasnt paying attention and transferred to the wrong bus on the way home, adding an additional 40 minutes to the ride that would have otherwise taken me 15 in a car. By the time I finally made it home that evening, I had logged 10 miles on foot and was sick and tired of riding the bus. I was sore, tired and annoyed. The busses didnt feel like they had air conditioning in them, which was the only downside of my time on the SunTran. It felt good connecting with the community by taking the bus and knowing I could make it around if my car broke down, albeit somewhat uncomfortably. There was also a feeling of vulnerability attached to not having an immediate mode of transportation. I hated the lack of control I felt knowing if I needed to go some- - Accredited College ACCSC, 20 Month Program! Accepting 60 students each class. High Graduation Rate & FinancialAidthose available Lpansre who v-- (for DSU A. V-- ; qualify) Prerequisites Accepted (Micro, Chem, Anatomy, Physiology, & Algebra) UCDH is a division of Careers Unlimited 801-426-82- 34 J 4 News Editor Spencer Ricks rides the SunTran to work and school instead of driving his car was a feeling of vulnerability attached to not having immediate access to transportation He said , where fast for some reason, I wouldnt be able to make it. While it was an adventure running around town to catch the bus, it wouldnt be something I would try again unless SunTran expands the area covered in its routes or until I find a good deal for a ENJOYMENT continued from page 8 frey made a deal with FBI agent Peter Burke to be let out of prison in order to help Burke as a criminal informant. Together, Burke and Caffrey prove that in order to catch the craftiest of criminals, you must hire the best of the business. Caffrey, played by the handsome Matt Bomer, is a charming art forger. With the help of his best friend, Mozzie, Caffrey FBI handler, they develop n a like bond. This crime show is unlike others because it isnt all about the cases. The new ways they solve the cases every time is interesting and exciting. There is a new con and a little love story and drama to accompany the elaborate puzzles and close encounters. With a con artist eager to test his boundar- father-and-so- Of course, Matt Be is a pretty face to loot which is always a plus when you're watching, good show. There area worn g few as well. All seasons of this show are on Netfl' so you don't have tou. for further episodes tot available. You can vat it all the way through you wont be disappor by the ending. good-lookin- Ii www.ucdh.info Call for 11 Couples dance the evenin' t away at Sweethearts Dan( details E l r. t A ' L() ) .$ 1 y 1 i Nt , i v- - IS 9 , t t j - J Leave us a comment on Google https:goo.gllVTTay Leave us a comment on Facebook https:goo.glp367h0 weTsTed aTe dcfheartS Da"Ce SatUrday Sp Fe v r'- Of The TWer Dessa1s ,rom