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K...) t 1''.,. .,' 't '' ,4,.. , ' AlitOMIRA , meow c0 , , 4 , 0t E i , , 4 , , .. , 'z ,, , A .,,,,,,:-.-00' , , - Ilk ; , t - i 4 J ..,....,- - , - 4 , 0n ,, 0Z 33 -- I , , , . . , From clockwise, Kyle Lyman, a junior music major from St. George, crouches next to his painted bison statue; Dixie State University Alumna Ashley Graf's bison depicts southern Utah's nature from day to night; artist Lee Wiley poses with his three children in front of his finished Star Sign Bison; artist Jodi McGregor's bison represents various sporting events held in St. George. There are currently 10 bison around the City of St. George and 10 more are in the process of being purchased and painted to continue DSU's Art in the City Project. BY TAYLOR LEWIS tlewisdsn Dixie State University's Trailblazer Art in the City Project has given artists the chance to leave a lasting impression on St. George's AUGUST 1947- - community. When it was first introduced back in 2016, Jodi visuMcGregor, the al arts chair, was one of the first artists contacted to get involved with the project. Because he is connected to various art groups in southern Utah, McGregor said she sent mass emails and posted on social media to attract potential artists. 23 Z-A- President Harry Tru- man's daughter, Margaret Truman sings in her first concert. Lennon reports seeing a UFO in New York World Senior Games are prominent attractions St. George is recognized for. "I also agreed to paint a bison myself," McGregor said. "I felt like I couldn't pass it off to other artists without at least doing one of them." McGregor said her sister inspired her to depict some sporting events like bicycling and running marathons in St. George for the bison statue. McGregor's sister, Tia Astle, is one of the featured athletes shown on the left side of the bison because she has been involved in a series of well-know- n running marathons. McGregor also said whenever she hears people talk about southern Utah, sporting events like lionman Triathalon and the Huntsman Wittwer Hospitality. sponsors the bison McGregor created, which is located at 125 St. George Blvd. Nature Bison DSU alumna Ashley Graf also represented features St. George has to offer with its community and tourists. Graf said she wanted to show St. George's landscape transitioning from daytime to nighttime. "To me, those national parks and the red sand is a lot of comfort to me, and I know a lot of college students probably feel that way," Graf said. After DSU reviewed and accepted Graf's submission, she finished her bison statue within a week. Although she had a quick deadline, Graf said she managed to balance training at her new job and spending hours each night painting the bison. "I committed to this during my first week of what I call my first 'adult job,' so I had a lot on my plate," Graf said. "My family would come out with their chairs to sit and watch and keep me company," Graf said. With family cheering her on and one of her friend's assistance, the bison was ready to be revealed for DSU's homecoming in 1974-Joh- n City. BY ERIN HAKODA CD erinhakoda q RELEASES 1 -- , 11 1, (, , '' ,, ,. '',,, ', t ' Fall semester marks the end of summer, the beginning of another four months of classes, and a brand-nemaze to navigate. For incoming and returning students alike, August through December may seem daunting. Most students have been in summer mode for three months, and it can be difficult to get back into the swing of things. For some, it is their first semester at Dixie State University or their first time away from home. The most common w , z August 25 "Cozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too Cozy" By ASAP Mob "Villains" By Blvd. Star Sign Bison While DSU owns most of the bison, companies are given the opportunity to sponsor a statue each year for $1,500; however, if businesses want to purchase a bison, they're given the opportunity to work with the artist to design a custom art piece for $10,000. Rather than purchase a yearly sponsor, Star Sign, which is known for design one-on-o- ne . see BISON page 7 Freshmen 'not in Kansas anymore' Source: onthiscloy.com UPCOMING 2016. The community can check out Graf's bison statue at 97 St. George Gueens of the Stone Age mistake freshmen make during their first semester is thinking college is just another version of high school but on a larger scale, General Education Adviser Rose Hill said. Many students don't realize how heavy the class load is or how much time they'll spend outside of studying. Hill tells the students she advises, "You're not in Kansas anymore." Kacey Brazzeal, a seeking business administration major from St. George, said the one thing he wishes he'd known before he started college is how much harder it is compared to high school. Underestimating the amount of work and s non-degr- ee the level of difficulty of his classes, he took 21 credits in his first semester and ended up doing poorly in most of them. "I am not going to do that again," he said. There are a few tips Hill gives to new students, especially those who are moving to a new place. She suggests foremost, that students get to know their professors. They should be the first point of contact when it comes to questions about studies. Next, know key deadlines and due dates, not only for assignments, but registration deadlines as well. It's common for students to realize after a few weeks that they want to drop a class; however, some wait too long to drop it and end up incurring fees they now have to pay on top of tuition. But if you know your advisers and talk to them, it can easily be avoided. Advisers know what classes are needed for each major and can help avoid those fees. Knowing where your resources are can also help you succeed. DSU has many resources available, such as the writing center and the tutoring center. These resources are there for students to take advantage of, but many people skip out on them, Hill said. "I think there is a perception that if you ask for help, you're stupid or you're an idiot," she said. "But that's not the case. We pay for these services with your student fees, so they literally work for you, if you think about it. You're paying these tutors to help you, but yet you're not utilizing them because of a perception?" Hill also advises students to join or form their own study groups. It's helpful to ask your professors about study groups so they can help you find one or help you form one. It is important that you get to know your classmates as well. 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