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Show PAGE DECEMBER 6, 1991 Holiday can spark a change in society 4 T Mindy Ford EdilOr-itt-chi- Tis the season to be jolly f familiarphase has been shortlived because of the vainness of society' in tfie world today. As die Christmas time approaches die children get excited, the debts grow and selfish attitudes are continuously accumulating. Last year die world was in a state of Catastrophe because the men and women of die United States of America along with allies, were in a different land preparing to fight for freedom, Howevet the war is put upon the shelf as a memory and one year later (lie pressing issue lias drastically changed to Magic Johnson testing HIV positive The world will always be in a constant battle, whedier it be for freedom or morality. Yet society needs to search for not only the true meaning of Christmas, but for where diey stand in the wotld as a single individual. Too often, inanormal situation, society overlooks individuals because they are less fortunate. Ironically, those same individuals who degraded Others, Will doting the Christmas holidays, donate thousands of dollars to cllantable funds. It is not money nor the season that really will revive the true meaning of Christmas. It is, however, die individual that can keep the world in a better standing. Universally the Christmas season is celebrated in different ways. However, worldwide tradition shows that the givingspiril in people of all different cultures will often exist only during the holiday. If the world was to maintain the attitude that Christ mus portrays instead of taking from others for Magic would not have a terminal disease, homeless people would have shelter and there would no lodger be a earth that is slowly being destroyed by humans carelessness. Do not forget during this season the less fortunate, the unhappy or the poverty stricken because they are just as important and a pan of this world as is every other individual. After (fie presents are opened and (be people are full from eggnog and turkey, it is my hope that they are not so narrow minded and forget the teal importance of this season, Christmas rime is a joyous time fbt many. Allow it to be ajoyful time for all by giving to the world the best gift of all a better you. National Stadatif Letter to the Editor Thank you for the article about the recycling project at Dixie College. It was informative and well written. The faculty and staff in the L.A. building are pleased to be pari of the beginning phases. We appreciate (lie efforts of the Outdoor Club in setting up tlie program. We also invite students who attend classes in the L.A. building to use the large bins downstairs for recycling relumed papers, qui77es, notes and so on. The bins are marked for white paper, colored paper, computer paper and newspapers. Often, we feel as though we would like to show more concern for our environment; with litis project, we can all make a beginning. Edwin P. Reber T7TK Television promotes lethargy By Andrew Pinckney During the eatlv 80s, America's sense of hope for the future was rejuvenated by Ronald Reagan; however, during the hitler part of tlie decade, hope was put on hold for a while. With increasing tensions in the Middle East, eventually sparking a war in early 1991 America lost its sense of hope and pride. World problems such as AIDS, global wanning and economically distraught nations aided in dampening the American spirit; the human spirit. The average American turned to television and it's as a source of hope, di: regarding all responsibilities to family, the United Stales and Inhumanity. Today, many Americans would rather sit on the couch with a remote control and a beer, than lake their place in the job market and society, regardless of the consequences. In recent years, the television has developed into a necessity for the American public. It's inherent brainwashing quality ravages tlie public like innocent lambs. The public eats up the television jargon and becomes victim to an onslaught of ruthless commercial advertising that completely dominates their life. Everyday responsibilities (putting food on tlie table, keeping the lights on, paying the rent) become miniscule compared to the fantasy lifestyle that television offers. Every day millions of Americans wake up in the morning determined to forego their responsibilites as citizens anti family member; To these desperate souls, work is only an option in their life. If working suits their personal needs, they will embrace it. On the ether hand, if the slightest eflort or change in the person s lifestyle is necessary to pursue a job, it's not worth the time. It is easier to sit at home and mooch olf the government and Americans tax dollars or a naive and overgracious relative than stand up and be counted as an asset in tlie community work force. DIXIE December 6, 1991 Volume XXI, Number 5 The Dixie Sun Dixie College 225 South 700 East St. George, Utah 84770 1 (801) Ext. 486 673-481- Nwi Stfvict The Dixie Sun is published 1,400 copies are distributed free on campus. is column $4.00 inch. Advertising per Contact the advertising manager in The Dixie Sun newsroom. Unsigned editorials reflect the majority view of the staff. Signed editorials reflect the views of their authors and not necessarily that of The Dixie Sun. Editor-in-chie- f: Mindv Ford AsastantLayout Editor: Andy Pinckney Advertising Manager: Leighann Hersey Copy Editor: Ken Gourdin Photo Editor. Jeff Flash Photographer Kevin Cuillard Sports Editor Danny Larson Staff Writer Kelly Yruegaz StafTWriter Jocelyn White Staff Writer Wendy Benally Staff Writer. Shalynn Edwards Staff Winter Travis Wood Staff Writer C. 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