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Show s. TIIE DIXIE SUN TWO November 11, 1960 - w f What About Debates? Although they werent true debates, the TV clashes between JSlixon and Kennedy have had an important impact. Theyve helped otherwise indifferent citizens to get opinions; theyve probably influenced the results of the elction. Theyre almost certain to become traditional. How about debate and Dixie College? The college now has no forensics course; it isnt considered worthwhile. High schools classes have found debate classes worthwhile. Sharp high school debates have made the thinking and expression of thought of a lot of college students seem shoddy by comparison. Universities find forensics worthwhile. But what of the hundreds of Dixie graduates who stay to become Washington Countys leaders without going to a university? Many of the candidates in the last election have proudly claimed to be graduates of Dixie College (but not of a high institution as well) . Did Dixie give them enough ability to debate adequately in the State Legislature? Can they understand parliamentary procedure enough to stand up boldly for Southern Utahs needs against college graduates from up north? Can they debate effectively in council meetings? How about the students who leave Dixie College this year and run for Congress 16 years from now? Forensics doesnt always make good thinkers; good thinkers dont always take debate classes or know Roberts Rules of Order. But a good forensics class can be the most challenging course a person can take. A sharp debating opponent wont let a person get away with thoughtless thinking, with thinking, or with stereotyped thinking. The reason Dixie doesnt have a debate class is because of a general lack of interest in classes that make you think (yes, were ashamed of it; how about a movie tonight?) and lack of finances to send a group of thinkers, if we had one, to another school in search of another group of thinkers. College athletic teams have no trouble with finance because students and townspeople pay to see games and donate to buy uniforms. Citizens wouldnt support a debating group for the same reason that they wouldnt go to a town meeting, and students wouldnt for the same reason that they wouldnt go to a business assembly. over-emotion- al STAFF OF THE DIXIE SUN Published by the Studentbody of Dixie College Editor Anita Wilson Editor Paul Hunt Campus , Jerome Gourley Sports Editor Joan Esplin Society Nancy Rushton, Viola Ashby Exchange Business Manager Kay Hanson Photographer LaVoy Hafen Jerri l.aurel Olson, Darrel Webb, Bulianan and Sally McGregor, Reporters: ltuth Ann Hafen. Faculty Adiisor: Reed Blake. About That Bookstore Article Recently there appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune an article relative to the audit of Dixie College accounts in which some criticism was leveled at the way bookstore I.O.C. Represents Campus Clubs Is your club being represented in student council? Leon Webb, Monticello, is the man to see if you want to be sure youre not being slighted and if you want to let the school know whats going on. Hes the new IOC Council). A representative from each club and organization on campus should meet with Leon in the student council room at 4:00 every and student body accounts were handled. They noted that the books as maintained by Mr. Bentley are in good condition. It would have been helpful in conveying a true picture of the bookstore situation had the article included another two sentences from the audit report which reads: We wish to recognize the change of management at the bookstore and thank Mrs. Larkin for the cooperation in reviewing bookstore procedures and inventory. It is our opinion that the bookstore is now under good management and can be substantiated by the profit and loss statement for the year ending June 30, 1960. I regret the omission of this important fact. Dixie College is grateful for the splendid service rendered by Mrs. Larkin. President Arthur F. Bruhn Looking mighty cheerful over plans for 1960 Homecoming are General Chairman, Jerome Gourley, bottom center, and his Homecoming committee; Charles Brinkerhoff, Dixie Bamum, Darlene Brinkerhoff, Lolly Thomas, Joan Esplin; back row, John Armstong, Kathy Nielson, Peggy Hawkins, Titine Spilsbury. Auditorium Sscafl 03ts WradJeinvay The problem of an auditorium without seats faces faculty and students at Dixie College when they move into their new Fine Arts Center in January, but the problem is being solved by residents of southern Utah. Under the direction of the Dixie College Advisory Council, a group made up of citizens from southern Ctah and Nevada, teams volunteers are canvassing homes in the area soliciting families to purchase chairs for the aduditorium section of the new building. Cost per seat is $27. According to Mrs. Anna Taylor, of the council, the contributing of funds to the Dixie College from the local citizens has been a major part of the Dixie Heritage since the founding of the college in the Cotton Mission by the LDS Church. The LDS Church turned control of the institution to the state of Utah in 1933. Working in the drive for the new chairs are representatives from all clubs in Washington County. Alumni living outside Utahs are asked to send their contribu Brive eifi BEiiie tions to the treasurers office at the college, payable to the Dixie Education Association. We had a choice of letting that section of the building lie dormant for a year or more until such time as the state legislature could allocate more funds, or to go ahead and equip the auditorium ourstated Jim Lundberg, the selves, other of the Advisory Council. We choose to do the latter, he said. Completion of the building is slated January 1. In addition to the canvassing of the surrounding area, the local DUP organization is donating all proceeds from the sale of their compiled history of the area, Under is Dixje Sun, to the drive which ' expected to be about $500. The St. Keorge Literary Club is sponsoring a dramatic production, the proceeds of which they are turning over to the fund. The pioneer heritage is casting a long shadow across Utahs Dixie and it looks like the seat problem at Dixie College may be disolved before it crystalizes. |
