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It displays a plethora of outfits that victims were wearing during the time they were sexually assaulted. Outfits range from simple sleepwear to full-o- n 4 ---- - t t . .L.L,--,,,- sweat suits, exemplifying that no is being worn, anyone is to sexual abuse. subjected "Clothes can be distracting, but it is not the reason why someone would perpetrate a felony on someone else," said Elizabeth Bluhm, sexual assault advocacy t '. :2,, .:.;,;,;2,,,:,,,,,,,,,,,,- - , I.,,,,,, complete strangers; however, a vast majority of cases are committed by someone who is closely acquainted with or has a relationship of trust with the victim, such as coaches, teachers, intimate relationship partners, bishops, etc. Men can't be raped, but three victims on display are men. Rape is all about sex, whereas it's about power and control. Sheena Luy, a Women's Resource. SEE EXHIBIT PAGE 2 kellyseatonDSN -- Kristi Harris Jonathan Holland Jessica Johnson Tia Walker Rhiannon Bent, Adviser The Dixie Sun News is distributed each Wednesday during fall and spring semesters as a publication of Dixie State University, the communication department, and Dixie State University Student Activities. DSU administrators do not approve or censor content. The student editorial staff alone determines its news coverage. The unsigned editorial on the opinion page 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. story on pg. 2 of the March 27 issue incorrectly stated an organization. The International Student Services Office and Dixie State University Student Association hosted the Mr. DSU International pageant. The sidebar on pg. and a story and caption on pg. 2 of the March issue incorrectly stated a source's credit grade level. Evander Benedictor is a senior. 1 The sidebar on pg. and a story and caption on pg. 2 of the March issue incorrectly stated a source's major. Evander Benedictor is an accounting major. 1 The sidebar on pg. and a story and caption on pg. 2 of the March issue 1 incorrectly stated a source's hometown. Evander Benedictor is from Cebu City in the Philippines. J clubs, Dixie State University is getting ready to show off a variety of perfornlers in its first ever drag show. Put together by the theatre club, LGBT Student Association, and Dixie State University Student Association, this showis set to be held on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Seven contestants are set to perform, said Cassandra Smith, president of the theatre club. The event will also feature two professional queens as a collaboration between LGBTSA and Southern Pride. Sam Kuo, a freshman sociology major from Baltimore, and president of LGBTSA, said he hopes the show helps project DSU as a more inclusive and accepting school. "Hopefully, the show will build a bridge between St. George's LGBTQ community and DSU," Kuo said. While St. George, specifically Southern Pride, has put on drag shows before, this is the first DSU exclusive show. Contestants will have the opportunity to dress in drag, wear full drag makeup and perform to their choice of song. One contestant, Ashley Dinkleman, a senior theater major from Pomona, California, is performing "Dark Side" by Kelly Clarkson. "I want to do this to show an -- -' trippyjedi - ' ''',,,,-4- After months of preparation and the culmination of three different , ,,t - - 7',,',,,,C.''''.-4,- , , t , t , I t, t ) ,, ,, .. , ' r 4 1 k k ! I :i , , o i ,... , t r i 1 , I - '7 Z Z i '. 4 k, time-honor- .' ,, rn Students at the Drag Show Bootcamp on March 29 discussed what elements go into becoming a drag queen. Dixie State University is hosting its first drag show on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. other part of me," Dinkleman said. "I want to show my colors." The event was preceded by a drag bootcamp, which was held on March 29. This event was open to all students and taught participants confidence on stage and how to perform as well as building their drag persona and look. Smith said she hopes the show becomes an annual event and has a positive impact on DSU. "The show helps draw attention to more minority representation," Smith said. "The queer community here is kind of small, but it's very strong. I'm hoping this will help give the LGBTQ community more pride in themselves." Kuo said he hopes the show will inspire bravery and confidence in When the spring semester ends, Dixie State University celebrates with but there is more to the festivities than events like the Great Race or the Miss Dixie Pageant. According to a university news article from March 2018, is a century-ol- d tradition that marks the end ofspring semester. It is like homecoming week but has its own set of activities, some of which are a tradition themselves. tradiOne ofthese tions is whitewashing the "D" landmark letter overlooking St. George. "I think there's a lot of reasons is so important," Luke Kerouac, director of student involvement and leadership said. "It gives the students something to tie to the university, to feel a part of, to feel ek :40;4 pa ek BYJONN HOLLAND ''''rr Hannah Dismuke Stephanie Du Par Issac Garcia A D-We- BY KELLY SEATON t () Campus counts down to Drag queens sashay to campus Ariel le Cabrera (t- -1 ' ''' , . f Abby Doman, News Editor Monique Chavez, Sports Editor Noe Ile Spencer, Features Editor Kelly Seaton, Opinion Editor Madison Anderson, Photo Editor Valerie De La 0, Design Editor Autumn Nuzman, Copy Editor Justin Ford, Social Media Kelly Seaton, Ad Manager t.tfoplql , ,,t,...,.., manager. "Someone makes that choice to do that, and it's not the victim's fault." Bluhm also touched on other inaccurate myths that should be brought to light. Some of them include: Rape is committed by 15-1- 9. 20-2- 435-652-78- ' -. ,,,: , ' matter what Were You Wearing?" exhibit here on DSU's campus. The exhibit will be on display to the public on the main floor of the Holland Centennial Commons building April and in the Eccles Fine Arts building April women make up 91 percent of sexual assault victims in the United States? Did you know 5 percent of college women are victims of sexual assault or that over 90 percent of sexual assault on college campuses do not get reported? The DSU Women's Resource DixieSunAdsDixie.edu - 4 ' , Center and the Dove Center have teamed up to showcase the "What FORD Did you know one in five women fall victim to sexual assault at some point in their lives? Did you know '.Ii ; students, faculty and community gather around to look over the "What Were You Wearing" exhibit in the Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons Center. 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He said Miss Dixie has been an event for close to two decades and breaking a world record has only been a part of for ek nearly 10 years. Brook Sullivan, Alumni Associafion events and marketing coordinator, said the Alumni Association's is about involvement in tradition and ensuring the "Dixie ek SEE PAGE 2 '7' |