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Show 24;201-6WEDNESDAY, AUGUST : 2 - DIXIESUNNEWS.COM of approval final in film stages degree Digital - v , m, 1, , 'A .. , ....,'',.,,,,, '.1 t', i . y..., .. :' '''-- ' - ,, ' ,,37',, ' '..,:'s ' s ' é, '''''k, , ', ; I ? . i , '1-ar- , r r ::';: ':. '..,, - ( . ,; , '' , ,,, t , E - I I , - . ' ,,v- .. ., 1 : . '. ,s- 1 , C' '4 , - f ., , , , . ,..,- -, ) , ,, --, ,. ,, It ., ' t ,,,, , - t. A -- .,,,., t, , , 1 -,,, ,: - , t !;.,,, , , k . ' k - 0 I , , '''' ' CD Z , ' . . - , - ., ..,..:. m Aai,.,,r, Mk. , the new digital like dance companies. Jeffery Jarvis, dean of college of the arts, says students have opportunities to go out and film different scenes, to broaden students' understanding of the digital film industry. gree will provide additional classes film de- Film ,, BY BEAUX YENCHIK BeauxYenchik with an emphasis in film production. Though the degree touches on a few areas within the world, the new degree hopes to offer a more specific approach on the subject, thus giving its students more degree will be passed. "I am scared to say when because whatever I say will probably be wrong," Jarvis said. "Optimistically, sometime in the next few weeks we get a yes, and we are then ready to open the program in slcills. January." Jarvis said he compliments Tuckett on the success he has had out in the business world. Tuckett has numerous Emmy Awards for his work in making NFL films along with experience in making music videos for MTV, Jarvis said. It is obvious that he is more than qualified for the job. He has an undying love for DSU and the film industry, Jarvis film-maki- Dixie State University still awaits the final approval for the new digital film degree, a process that has been three years in the making. Just like many other col- Check the Dixie Sun News out on Facebook on Friday to see photos of the Foam Dance. I legiate institutions, DSU administration seeks to add degrees to its portfolio as a way to attract students into enrolling. The school has been working on this degree under the direction of Jeffery Jarvis, dean of college of the arts, and Program Director Phil Tuckett. - The university currently offers a communication degree well-round- The degree has had to pass through numerous levels of approval, starting with different university committees and making its way through the board of trustees and the board of regents. The degree has currently entered the final approval stage, which is the accreditation process. Though the final decision has not been made, there is a lot of confidence the have for students as they seek professional careers. He the cornerstone of everything he does is for the benefit of his Trey Davis, a junior communications major from Kaysville, said he has plans to switch to the new digital as soon as it is film prop-aoffered. Though Davis has the option to continue on in his current path, he said he felt changing his degree would look that much better when he seeks employment after students. Jarvis said this new program will provide additional classes to broaden the depth of understanding for students. They will better understand the various stages of production and screen writing. Lighting will become a second language to them. The list goes on and on, he said. "We kind of reached a point where we got as far as we can go as an emphasis," Tuckett said. "Now, there's lots of room to grow in this new degree, and we are looking forward to doing it." college. "To me, it is amazing to know that Tuckett is so recognized in his own videos and how great that feels to me knowing that I can aspire to become just as successful as he is," Davis said. In teaching at his alma mater, Tuckett said he knows the impact this degree will said. , I , ., . , , 4, ' t. " ;,. , , - , It. - , . . I 1t --: t c , , va , ' .11 --- - ' '''' DSUSA continued from page 1 ," , DIXIE SUN NEWS Spencer Ricks, Editor-in-Chi- ef Markee Heckenliable, News Editor Drayson Ball, Sports Editor Ashley Harrison, Features Editor Hanna Pollock, Opinion Editor Jalen Jones, Photo Editor Emily Fisher, Social Media Editor Diana Fossett, Copy Editor Stockton McMullin, Ad Manager Jess Arruda Kylea Custer Joe Nelson Chelsea Ponce Candy Roland Courtni Stokes Jonny Weak ley Alexis Winward Beaux Yenchik Rhiannon Bent, Adviser HOW TO REACH US Dixie State University Jennings Bldg. 225 S. 700 E. St, George, UT 84770 Phone: (435) 652-781- 8 Fax: (435) 656-401- 9 dixiesundixiaedu www,dixiesunnews.com Ads: dixiesunadsdixie.edu or (435) 41 6 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. Ramaker's platform when she ran for the position of student body president in the spring. "Now that the athletic branch is part of student government, I can oversee that, and I can do my best to make sure that we do get people to support our teams," Ramaker , "When students come to events, they're kind of forced tt , ..4,. .!- t i J r 0 ,,,.,..., , , 3 f.. r t Another new faction of student government is the Institute of Politics and Public Affairs, which aims to get students registered to vote and involved in local and national politics by organizing events events. 11 ;, . said. throughout the semester. Cameron Carlson, a junior integrated studies major from Bountiful and event coordinator for the institute, said the institute is an important step in legitimizing DSU, as many other universities already have a similar branch. "We just want DSU to be leading in the state of Utah for having the most students registered to vote and who are informed and educated on the issues that effect them," Carlson said. Ramaker said she also hopes more students will be involved this semester. Colton "Moses" Campbell, a junior integrated studies major from St. George and vice president of public relations for DSUSA, said one of his biggest goals this semester is getting more students to participate in events on campus. He said he will accomplish this by upping DSUSA's marketing and promotions for .. ' It. ?, -- , , ,, , I' ' - '' ". ,g'... ''''', ' ,. ,k I ,i'::: .. ..,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I , i t 1 , , )70 1 '''' , - ' ., , ,, ' : 1 t. '''' ,,,,,,,,,-,,,,,,- 11;1 i 1 - t ',, , , ,t,---:- ' t I '11:"4-'-',- ; , , ,..,,, ,...., , t. .,,, - , f . 4 - 1 ! t t,... ..,,,,,,a,---,.--..- .., -,.. : ''''' 1 " , t 1 1 , DO SMALL THINGS WITH GREAT LOVE r zr U.' .'. ,'' , . I 1777 ' t ''; g 4' efi ' - .., .. 'r t ,. i At ''',.,f' 10,1-11ER TVRESA '1 , Student Body President Sarah Ramaker says she hopes to bring unity, traditions and support to campus. A new athletic branch was added to the Dixie State University Student Association to promote school spirit, and Ramaker says she hopes more people will want to support DSU's athletic teams. to meet new people that they wouldn't have met otherwise," Campbell said. "We feel like there is a really big benefit to that, especially for student retention." Trailblazer Nation, a new app through SuperFanU on the iTtmes and Google Play store, was the vision of DSUSA and the athletic department, Ramaker said. The app allows users to "check-in- " at athletic events they attend. Users earn points for every event they attend, which can be redeemed for prizes like bumper stickers and "This app is going to be something that can definitely change the game for our spoiling events and make sure people feel excited about them," Ramaker said. Campbell said DSUSA will continue to use print media like fliers and signs to promote their events this semester, but they will be focusing more on building personal relationships with students. Especially with the new Trailblazer identity and mascot, Campbell said he hopes to see new traditions spread by word of mouth. "We're going to be continuing a lot of traditions and tweaking some to kind of fit the new mascot and identity, and then hopefully, we can create some new ones too that will continue long after we're gone," Campbell said. One potential tradition started when incoming frestuuen filed past the bison statue in front of the Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons and rubbed its nose at freshman orientation Friday. Another initiative Ramaker said she is working on is a suicide prevention campaign called "Stop the Weight." The details of the campaign haven't yet been finalized, but Ramaker said, "It is my hope to look into what we teach freshmen in their first year experience classes and see if we can further educate warning signs and things you as a student can look for in your fellow classmates." Ramaker said she hopes her goals of promoting unity, tradition and support on campus will help DSU become the best it can be this semester as it continues to grow. "We don't want to change the essence of Dixie and what makes us great," Ramaker said. "We just want to help more people experience it." |