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Show 30, 2016 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER -- I I 4M 1 I ::11,;-;- , I T '71 11'171 resotuttions 10 ,fia Lo,,as on relalions$ sips y tar (rIk t t oe'N DIXIESUNNEINS.COM - 3 k 0 ffib -- :11 i that they've almost 'always been exclusively EMILY self-servin- FISHER What if we made our resolutions about connecting with others and adding value to the world around us? gemilyfishernews, ) In the 75 1 4 When you ale writing your goals down for 2017, don't leave out the one that can have the biggest impact. We're in the midst of the holiday season, and soon many people will be talking about and writing down their resolutions for 2017. Let's not write down the worn-oresolutions we do every year, and ql make them a little more meaningful this time around. Since I can remember, the week before New Year's Eve my parents sat the kids down and i had us write down our New Year's resolutions. Mine were similar every year: get good grades, save money, and live healthier. As most stories like this end, my goals fell by the wayside, and I continued about my year not making any significant changes to ac- z r complish my resolutions. As I reflect on the resolutions I've made in the past, I realize year-lon- g Grant Study done by Harvard University, it has been shown that good relationships make us happier and healthier. The study followed the lives of hundreds of ---people from , i'i different ;;'::, , ' a . What are some of your New Year's resolutions? Tweet us using 1 Voice0fDixie b '''!',, ti ,----- ' ''' ,.) .." ,, :,'I'hy - ,A--- .,, ( '',-- . -' d. ." '''..'l-- .- .II - - r'. ( ' 'Ili Ii''I' ,' 1 - - t'S 11;1 ( -, ',, ' l , ,7:,,,..-,,:- ' r,..--,- shii'''''' ,,-- ' 4 , ---- - --...0 - - 4,".. ''''', -, ,.,.-d- I 8 ' ., , A 4 ', I , 1 t , ......e,1 f ,,, t , :' , ,.,00,...., i ,' i, , ',. ,q l--- A erY: : 0 e 0 li i 1 L - i i ,r ,,,t tt ,,,,,,,,. 0,! i,1 , I rii; , , 1 's4o,' ' THE Send ent l EDITOR to the editor to DixieSundix edu. Letters to the editor are accepted and may be published in the newspaper andor dixiesunnews.com. The guidelines for letters are as follows: 'Submissions should be no longer than 250 words and must be 'Writers must include name, phone number and email address. Students should also include year in school, hometown and well-writte- ere n. major. 'Letters are subject to editing for length, style and grammar. ;tit Tn 'Letters consisting of inaccurate, libelous or highly offensive content will not be published. igs, 'Letters should be submitted to e the it's tries raiil icier diled he Cr," dixiesundixiaedu in the body of the email, not an attachment. 'Letters become property of Dixie Sun News and may be published in any format. 'Dixie Sun News encourages a lively discussion on its website among its readers. 'Dixie Sun News does not edit comments. However, an editor will not post any comments that are libelous or vulgar. r I - , i 6 6 ws - "post-truth- ." There was a broad range of fake news stories, from Donald Trump winning the popular vote to Pope Francis endorsing Trump and many more. Our own president-elec- t has even had his fair share of jumping the gun on misinformation. An example of this is when Trump tweeted, "Just out according to CNN: 'Utah officials report voting machine problems across entire country." CNN had to later correct his tweet and said it was just Washington County, not the entire country. According to an article by BuzzFeed News called "Hyperpartis'an Facebook Pages Are Publishing False And Misleading Information At An Alarming Rate," an analysis found 38 percent of the time, three major right-win- g Facebook pages published fake news, and nearly 20 percent of three major g Facebook pages did the same. We'll admit that it's nearly impossible to be objective 100 percent of the time, but good, honest journalists will always strive to be objective. Complete objectivity doesn't exist because no person is completely objective. To compensate for potential bias, journalists need to have good journalistic practices like g facts, researching, and presenting both sides of a story. As members of the Dixie Sun News staff, we strive to do these things. As journalists, we need to strive to continue to be objective and make sure what we're putting out there doesn't add to the already large pile of fake news. Consumers may not know which media sources they can turn to in their time of finding news. Facebook and Google have recently taken steps left-win- double-checkin- Provide help In a world where so many people are afraid to ask for help when they really want or need it, being attentive can go a long way in forming a solid connection. Whether it is with a rofriend, mantic partner or family member, being of service to the people we interact with adds value to the relationship. Not only will it improve the tone of the relationship, but you'll also probably feel happy you were able to be of service to someone. Not only should you look for ways to help the people around you, also learn how to accept help without a fuss. Put away your pride when someone reaches out to help -- it is doing as much good for them as it is for you. As much as we'd like to believe we can do it all on our own, we need quality human connection to be happy, healthy people. Let's make 2017 a fulfilling, happy year. - Women's sports not being promoted on DSU campus would like to address the lack of promotion for women's athletic events on campus. I am a member of the Dixie State University women's basketball team. There have been multiple instances when the men and the vvomen's basketball teams play on the same night, and posters around campus have only advertised for the men's game. I think this is very disrespectful, especially considering student government is who puts the posters together. I thought they were supposed to support all students equally. I understand the men's team generates more supporters than the women's team, but that does not mean they shouldn't promote the games equally. I'm sure you can see why this would be frustrating. I In a world saturated by fake news, conspiracy theories and speculation, objective journalism is in a rocky state. The 2016 election was the tip of the iceberg for fake news. Some are even calling 2016 the year of stuff that doesn't really matter. ) , , , Stop the small talk Small talk is the death of meaningful human connection. Instead of talking about the weather, sports teams or celebrities, allow ) yourself to be genuinely i, curious about the person e you're interacting with. Everyone has a different background with a unique story to share. Ask questions. Be curi ous. Not only will you form a deeper connection with the person, but you'll probably end up learning something new. Don't waste your time or theirs -- - by talking about 'llulIP-zd - f'l 11 late id Ler, I , ! to Social Media Editor Emily Fisher says people tend to make the same resolutions every year. Fisher says if you think differently and change your resolutions you can become happier. :TM TO s '. . c ) LETTERS jt 7: . My most meaningful moments, conversations and memorable nights happened when I either forgot my phone at home or decidedly left it in my purse. I am a slave to my phone most days and many people in my generation are as well. Whether checking work emails, scrolling through N Instagram, or watch- i n g YouTube videos, , our portable distrac- '.:' ..)''''A li on devices ,., put a wall and the between us P'''''' who people actively 4 want to be a part of our lives. 4) 4 Respect the you have by resisting the urge to check your phone when you're with th e people you care about. 1 3,,,,,,.....------ .,"- ut ' jI .1,,,, 1' Put your phone down g, )) .:::,,,,,i7 ,- ...- self-servin- ,,1 -- r- Here are some things you can try if you have a similar resolution to mine: backgrounds through their lives and concluded that human connection was the factor that connected people who described their lives as satisfying. This year, cultivating quality relationships is at the top of my resolution list. Not only because it is sort of but it also involves helping the people I care about and others I haven't yet met. g. to assure that fake news doesn't spread, but that is still not enough. Some consumers are taking these fake stories as fact, and that is not OK. It's very common for consumers to confuse fact with opinion, such as cable news network talk shows and opinion sections in newspapers. Even though consumers oftentimes don't create the fake news, consumers are responsible for spreading it. So pause before pushing the share button on social media sites. Make sure what you're putting out there is true and accurate. Also, don't just rely on one media site for your news, be aware of your own biases, and read beyond the headline. Headlines are meant to grab attention and can be exaggerated. Don't be the bearer of fake news. There's a whole industry built on fake news and clickbait articles, and every click is a vote for what kind of journalism you'd like to see endure. Let's make it the honest kind. It is really terrible when your game isn't even recognized on campus posters. The women work just as hard as the men do to play college sports, so they should be supported by their fellow students just the same. I think this issue needs to be brought to light especially because it's our own student government who is failing to recognize and equally support all teams. Every team should get equal recognition for their sport regardless of their gender. Student athletes are a big part of the identity of DSU and they should be recognized for their hard work and dedication to education, their sport and this university. Ashiee Burge Junior business major Riverton Do you have an opinion you would like to share? If so, send a letter to the editor to DixieSundixie.edu - |