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Show FEATURES . 44 7417iN ; J '4 - - , rmot.......... Cheating at DSU has ramifications ,,,,,, - -- ,,L,,,......------ , ,p4atkaamgm,,,,..,,, , kellyseatonDSN , Learning. Not everyone follows that code, however. For all of the honest students at DSU, there are still several who cheat on tests. of all those who cheat, only a portion of those are caught. While DSU has taken various measures in order to prevent and eliminate cheating, some students feel as though DSU. What counts as cheating at DSU? In the DSU student handbook, cheating is referred to as using any unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise. At the DSU testing center, this most frequently involves the use of cell phones, said Marina Didonato, an accounting major and testing center employee from Magna. Other methods, specifically at the testing center, stretch from getting around or disabling the lockdown browser, bringing in copies of study guides and test answers,or even having 1 i , . '' , - , 1' . '"1 ' 1 ., ., N .. ' ',, ',..,.....-"'''.....'".-"- .- ,.,".. , .'",,,, . ..';'- .. f ,, ,''' ,, , , , ,,,1 ' , , , , , , ,. , ,. ,,,, -, , , C ' ' N ' '' ' . ..-- .,,, - .. , -. ,- t ,' ,.. ' ',' , , .. ' ' . ,, - i'?' ,' , 4 0 - f , ..... - , . z. u : Cheating is never acceptable at DSU and will be handled with a range of consequences. cheat, but at the end of the day you could potentially be costing yourself your career. tionism they're trying to achieve, which they believe can't be achieved through ethically acceptable methods. Shandi Stiner, a math network and computer science major from Mesquite, said some students may not realize they're cheat- they can get away with it. t 4,21::-,-:ri,,.- , 1 some students attempt to rationalize cheating by diminishing the value of the work they're assigned. Others, more specifically in higher-stak- e classes, have a sense of perfec- Let's take a closer look at how cheating works at i 1 , Why do students cheat? Mckayla Spencer, a fine arts major from Spanish Fork, said she believes most cheating isn't done with malicious intent. "I believe most of the time, it's a last resort," Spencer said. "I think that they feel so desperate that they believe they have no other options left. According to an article written for edutopia.org, honesty, fairness, respect and trust, according to the Dixie State University Center for Teaching and , co.i, 0..t ', , better score. Dixie State University, like all universities, functions best when its members treat one another with ! t''' J to get a er , , another student impersontest-tak- , I I ..4 ate the , , , ,.,,, o , BY KELLY SEATON ,,, 1 ii ter employees guarantee there are several witnesses to the cheating, then the supervisors send both video evidence and the full information of the student to the professors. From there, it's the professor's decision to determine the put all personal belongings in a bag provided by the testing center, the use of lockdown browsers, and students being required to show photo identification when entering the testing center. ing. "A lot of the time, they'll be using flash cards or a study guide that they thought they could bring in with them," Stiner said. "I Security cameras are also in place at all computers and other various locations in the testing center. consequences. According to the DSU Code of Conduct, the immediate consequences of cheating can include: Require that the work be redone, an exam retaken, or an alternate assignment substituted. Reduce the grade for the assignment or other aca- What happens when you cheat at DSU? Students thinking they've gotten away with cheating may want to reconsider. When employees at the testing center catch think they're either desperate or unaware." What measures does DSU take to prevent cheating? Specifically at the testing center, DSU has taken several protective measures to minimize cheating. These include students being required to demic activity. Reduce the grade for the student teaching, they don't approach them. "We don't want confrontation," Didonato said. Instead, the testing cen a ..... course. Issue a grade of "F" for the paper, project, test, exam, At the time or other academic activity in which the misconduct occurred. Issue a failing grade for the course. If necessary, professors can take further action. These consequences can range anywhere from notations on a specific course to denial of a degree to that particular student. If you're considering cheating Cheating is never justified, Didonato, Spencer and Stiner said. "It's unfair to them, it's unfair to the professors, it's unfair to the other students, and it's just not necessary," said Didonato. Stiner encourages those struggling with classes and it may seem worth it to school work to use the resources available through DSU. To students struggling: DSU has several available options for help with work. The Academic Performance and Tutor; ing Center is located at HCC 431 open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays . . clos- through Thursdays, ing at 5 p.m. on Fridays.. To contact or schedule an appointment, call (435) 879-473- 1. The Writing Center also provides free writing advice and tutoring on Essays. It is located at HCC 421 and follows the same hours as the Tutoring Center. To contact, call (435) 9 or email owl 652-762- dixie.edu. ,:porm room dining: How to 1 ,:, 1:,:' .7:: .:,,. 1 I 1 4"' I .1 1 ,... , e : ; f 1 i , 1 j r , I , 1 iI t r i 1 , i I ..,, lI ) 1 ' , .'1 '' 1 ing a bunch of food, so it is cheaper in the end, or go to Dixie events that have free food." Donaldson said she chooses to shop for food at places where food is cheaper, such as Walmart. Buying food at more convenient places, such as gas stations, is more expensive than at a grocery store, Donaldson said. Single college students aren't the only ones who have to get creative when dining at home. Married students also need to think outside of the box at times. Riley Rallis, a junior nursing major from Gilbert, Arizona, said she and her husband plan meals which last at least 4 days out of the week. '' 1 ,,, t -- , : save money without having to sacrifice taste, atmosphere 1 ..., ..,,,,.....7,,, ,..........,..........,, -- -- , , 1 i ,. . i 4,-- A,. ,. .,' , ,,,,,,, '(5 i - , z c - - t : -- , r . N.., -, ,, ,. ,., ' ., ' - -- - ,,,, aa ,, Students can combine meals and find recipes online to make there food more affordable and worth eating. Dining in dorms does not always have to be a chore, and you don't have to end up eating ramen every night. BY JONN HOLLAND TrippyJedi When eating out is not an option, students who live on campus eat at home. Here are some of the methods students use to save rflimbsito,ArspodWIK Ov!.,0)9,44,4Ior,.q,g0.01,:;4,.1,044V, time and money when dining in their dorm room. Saving money on food isn't always easy because grocery prices add up quickly, according to an article by Dixie Sun News. This means students must find deals on food and make the food they purchase last longer. "Me and my friends all like to make food together," said Selena Donaldson, a sophomore psychology major from Calgary, Canada. "We'll take turns mak 3-- "We get the cheapest stuff we can from Target and throw it all together, make a cas- serole," said Weston Rallis, a patient care technician from Sandy. Both the Rallis' and Donaldson agree easy recipes are key when eating in the dorms or short on time. "Something I make all the time is egg, with noodles and vegetables," Donaldson said. "I fry up the vegetables, I fry the egg and then make noodles. It's cheap and it's easy." Weston Rallis said he will make a green smoothie for nearly every breakfast because it is quick, easy, the ingredients are inexpensive and last a long time. Fitness magazine's website had a link 1148041WeA4AV.41P1 , , to this peanut butter banana apple smoothie recipe, with just three ingredients that is simple to make and healthy too. All you need is: 1 peeled banana 1 apple, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 cup crushed ice Add everything in a blender and blend until smooth. For vegan or non-nsmoothies you can go to Elmhurst 1925.com for alternatives to the aforementioned recipe. Dining in the dorms doesn't need to be a chore and the food you eat doesn't always have to be instant ramen. Meals can be fun and exciting and easy on your wallet. Orti.A.PtiMV,S11.4.0.011.10AWN6WA40.,04141,10"4410 ut MIMObSbilbdIPP1011.0111,0imaialOOMMRs1 |
