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Show CAMPUS BEAT New Students Meet at Student Center Expanding Gardner Center Addition do whatever they pleased in their spare time. A Gathering Place For Students by Brock Bybee Dixie Sun Staff Writer construction at Dixie State seems to be the name of the game as Fall Semester 2002 opened on the campus this past week. One of those construction projects is the addition to the Kenneth N. Gardner Student Center. New A new food court and dining area are being built to WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2002 THE VOICE OF DIXIE STATE COLLEGE OF UTAH 2 - THE DIXIE SUN accom- modate the rising population of students. In the past, the Edith S. Whitehead Building was home to the old cafeteria where students could wine, dine, and unwind. But no That area was longer an office cominto changed plex, and dining services were then transferred to the Gardner Student Center. According to student body president Ben Joe Markland, a few years ago when the new student center was constructed, in addition to dining services the building included a gathering area where stu- dents could relax, study, and Unfortunately, with the rapid growth of the student body and the need for additional dining space, students were pushed out of their comfortable gathering space to make room for tables and chairs. Hence, the time has come for rebuilding. We wanted a place where the students could just come and hang out, said Markland, a place they could hang around until 10:00 in the evening if they wanted to. Construction on the 11,000 square foot addition to the building began in May 2002 to add a new kitchen and dining area to where the old snack bar once resided. Plans for the new dining area include a diverse multinational cuisine of meals much like the design of the food court on the campus of Brigham Young University, added Markland. But what will happen to the portion of the student center where tables and chairs currently reside in the Gardner Center? All the food services furniture will be removed and the old gathering place for students will be restored, said Bill Fowler, vice presi- - dent for student services. The space will sport a television, an air hockey table, a pool table, and maybe even some stations where students can play big-scree- n - video games. Fowler noted that the area a study center where students can do their homework, visit with friends, or even take a nap. will also include Its important for a college campus to have gathering It places, said Fowler. makes it more conducive for students to meet new friends and bond with their classmates. Although there may be stricter rules, the new student center hopes to be a hit. I think it will be really great, said freshman Natalie Mason of Springville, Utah. It will have some cool options. The completion date for the building is set for late December, ready in time for the opening of the Spring 2003 Semester in January. Were hoping for a huge success, said Markland. We want our students to love it. by Kristin Culver Dixie Sun Staff Writer Dixie State Colleges new freshman students got their first dose of college life attending freshmen orientation last week. Orientation is designed to acquaint students with the campus, its buildings, and some of its professors. Students met early at the Cox Auditorium to receive information packets. They then split off into two groups for a short assembly at the Burns Arena and Cox Auditorium. After the assembly, students met in groups with their How-leaders whom they followed around for the rest of the day. They were shown various campus buildings the Gymnasium, the Smith the Center, Computer Gardner Center, and the Browning Resource Center. Short speeches were also given explaining rules and procedures of the campus. Students were later led back to the Cox Auditorium and Burns Arena for one last presentation, which included guest motivational speaker, James Malinchak. He advised students on eight secrets of being successful. being ready and expecting to do well. If youre an average person who chooses a negative attitude then youre halfway to the bottom, he said. But if youre an average person with a positive attitude than youre halfway to the top. u. u. Malinchak expressed his belief that life throws a few curves. Get a strong red hot feeling on why you here, he said. Life is not fair or fu gi unfair, life is life. D du C sa fu u- j U pac speeches from President Robert Huddleston and campus police Chief Don Reid, students were dismissed for lunch on the Encampment Mall, which gave students a chance to meet new people and make new friends. Following NE W th cc w: ye pai One of the more popular FI C events of orientation was an evening barbeque held near the fountain where Colors, a band from Logan, performed for the students. Overall, the day consisted of walking around campus, gaining a basic knowledge of each area, and meeting new people. It gave us an oppor- tunity to get comfortable with our surroundings and meet new friends, said freshmen Julie Petersen. Freshman orientation is help- ful, said Debra Bryant, execu- - The addition is scheduled to be completed December 2002. r He also told students they should be respectful to their professors. Do whats right; and show a commitment to their class," he said. survival. depiction of the new Gardner Student Center addition. r Some of the secrets included freshman students were required to attend the orientation as a part of the new student orientation course designed to introduce students to the basics of college s CA Freshman Orientation All An artist WE live director of student advisement. New students should have advisement early in their college experience and it was not taking place in the past The Advisement center cannot see all freshmen, so the class is a way to get a lot of information to them in a short period of time. th fr O st ir pa G C( j b S tl s' tl C P' |