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Show u THE VOICE OF DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY S' ST3 c? cl VOLUME XLIV NO. www.DixieSunNews.com l WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014 SPORTS PAGE 6 OPINION PAGE 4 V Great Race, Foam Dance among most storied traditions Softball, baseball teams sizzle in summer tourneys a 7SR Strengthen DSUs voice o fcUgft? ft EDITORS NOTE BY PAYTON DAVIS PaytonDavisDSN Dixies achievement of BY KESHARA BJORKMAN 1 kesharaDSN t ; . academic look. a new with year meant transition momentous DSUs new branding, new opportunities and a new era in general. However, the universitys leadership kept past successes in mind and used them as a robust foundation for future progress. So now, as more notable changes take such as Richard Biff Wilplace liams assuming the role of DSU presithe past and present coexist, dent rather than compete against each other Le i v . - Uy 2014-1- 5 in a counterproductive fashion. Thats how it should be. And taken note. live here in town, My Williams said. Being in higher education, any time I go to a new city and theres an institution in-la- of higher education, I always go exploring, seeking for good and new ideas. Williams applied after the former alumnus told him that he would be a great fit for the school, for the community and the state of Utah. He made it from a pool of more than 40 candidates down to -- - mid-wee- DSUSA plans community prominence for events theyll BY KATIE MCKELLAR KatieMcKellarl We Do mentality has molded ;tudent council members plans academic year. 'or the 2014-1- 5 Dixie State Universitys Student Association outlined the next two semesters schedules to follow an experiential learning theme, with lew activities and an emphasis on nore community connections. We as a student association we ire holding ourselves accountable weve Expect further changes compounded with our sharper logo, stronger social media presence and greater effort to cover important events. Also, still count on strong suits that led to prior triumphs. President Richard Biff Williams stands outside the South Administration Building. In July, the and he Like DSU, Dixies voice will learn 18th Dixie as State Williams says major president, Universitys board of regents selected in momentum a the past, own the present and build forward from continue to university growth. goals include communicatis also He months. for me and my family. toward the future. three. to help advance the with I the After And it starts here. the news, city to ing good decision, receiving Leading up for better chilDSU around area the five he and his wife and So pick up the weekly print edition. Williams wanted it really bad, to access hectic and dren made the quick campus. Its the fruition of Monday nights and pedestrian said. I had a lot of anxiety. a There are lot of big move across the country to St. Williams had just finished a Tuesday afternoons spent guzzling danmoves, Williams said. I think gerous amounts of caffeine; cramming tour of the university with former George in less than a month. k is exams between Williams Now settled, my highest priority right now is for dreaded President Stephen Nadauld when in a to get strategic plan place edits; and learning that since most of he got the call informing him that making big plans to improve forward to move us for ... is He DSU. and our the for already possessions occupy our workspaces he was chosen develop position. to boards that weve interacted more with and with We really put our heart and building meeting fellow staffers this week than signifisoul into the interview process, plan for more student housing see PRESIDENT page 2 24 18 to cant others, at DSN, were pretty much as next as the for time an early he said. It was exciting vv sity. to try to provide opportunities and resources to our students to give them support at a university level, said Student Body President Gregory J. Layton, a senior English major from Cottonwood Heights. New department Megan Church, vice president of service, is heading the DSU-SA- s service department, which she said is in place to provide chances for students to learn the rewards of volunteering. first-ev- er While student government has provided volunteer opportunities in the past, 2014 will be the first year an official department is in place to organize and promote volunteer events. This year were trying really hard to make service something that students want to come and do, said Church, a senior integrated studies major from St. George. We want to give them the opportunities they need for graduation and to network with people outside of school because thats really where theyll meet Read our daily edition DixieSunNews.com News. Opinion 4 Sports 5 Features 8 eventually people where find a job. Church said shes been in touch with 17 different organizations that seek volunteers every day, including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Dixie Share and Care. Service events, like a special needs pageant arranged for Nov. 1 1 , have been planned in order to show students volunteering can not only be excellent for resumes, but also fun, Church said. The see DSUSA page 3 Mews Tips & Letters family. Visit DSNs website. Youll read it here first. When those who make DSU whether it be academigreat excel DixieSunNews. cally or athletically com will bring their stories to the fore of your laptops, tablets and smartphones. And last, follow DSN on Facebook, facebook.comDixieSunNews, Insta-gradixiesunnews, and Twitter, DixieSunNews. Use our hashtag, when at Week of Welcome events, athletics, and at any other time you have something to show the DSU community. The tireless efforts erful, unforgettable one. to the Editor DixieSunDixie.edu 10 DixieSunNews "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.comDixieSunNews Dixie Sun News Jennings room 134 225 S. 700 East St. George, UT 84770 435-652-78- 18 of the Suns new staff compounded with your help and support can make Dixies voice a pow- Advertising DixieSunAdsDixie.edu Follow us on Twitter 5i v University, is starting Now that the search for a president of Dixie State University is over, President Richard Biff Williams is at the helm and is eager to lead the school in a direction of student community and academic growth. Williams came to DSU from Indiana State University as the founding dean of the college of nursing, health and human services. In just five years he helped start 1 6 new programs at the institution. Having someone with tremendously successful prior experience is huge for us, said Del Beatty, Dean of Students. An out of state view will be helpful for us. Williams heard about the opening position for president from a former alumnus of DSU whom he had hired in Indiana. Williams was already familiar with the progress of DSU transitioning to a univer- Extra! Extra! " university status swept colossal changes across campus, and similarly, Dixie Sun News, the .voice of Dixie State Dixie Sun News Jennings room 134 225 S. 700 East 435-414-00- 96 St. George, UT 84770 fax: 435-656-40- 19 |