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Show a FEATURES fl N lb Nt It tol,'4 : 4 ;4 '4 I:4 9,4:e Seérniller wants students to follow .dreams DixieSunNews This article is one of a series, which provides media , recommendations relevant to the interviewed faculty member's field, as well as their thoughts on pursuing a similar career path. Travis M. Seegmiller is an associate professor of law, economics and management at Dixie State University. He achieved cum laude status at Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor's of Art in leadership psychology and international studies with a Spanish-speakin- g emphasis, and later at Georgetown University Law Center, where he earned his kris Doctor degree. Seegmiller is accom plished, and chronically busy. In addition to his post at DSU, Seegmiller is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 62. Coming off of election week, his extensive schedule of meetings and responsibility at the state capitol restricted him to a written interview. award-winnin- Q: How has formers. For example, it age the stresses and time constraints of working at is just a dream come true a university and serving for a husband and fahis to both watch ther wife and his daughter perform together on the unparalleled stage of our Tuacahn ... Amphitheater. What 7 ' more could a guy i i want? ,...- "Now, to your , how 1 question about I can't watch certain things without e or bored getting ' annoyed: yes, I have friends who Netf Ex binge , you view and experience films, novels and television? Are you still able to enjoy shows that portray BY LOGAN STOTT g' teach- ing, practicing law and working in state government changed the way legal or legislative processes inaccurately? A: "Given those two criteria, of course 'Escaping' is the most fun! I love to go with my familyto Tuacahn and other stellar local productions, including our remarkable Southwest Symphony. Since I come from a 'Theater Home' (my spouse is .a Tony Award Winning faculty member at DSU, teaching Vocal performance) my favorite 'Escape' is to watch my own family in live productions. Checking the cares of the world at the door and stepping into the theater or concert hall or dance recital to watch my truly remarkable wife andor my three cherished children perform now THAT means the world to me and has become my favorite pastime. "That is something I NEVER tire of: supporting my own kids and,, spouse in the productions that they work so hard to create. Some people ask me: 'It must have been so amazing to watch your wife perform at the Tony Awards, and to be there LIVE where your wife received her Grammy Award nomination!' But truth be told, my favorite 'Escape' is attending the smaller scale, local events in which my own family members are featured per , , MONIQUE CHAVEZ MoniqueDSN The Dixie State University Communication Honors Society has partnered up with the Socks For Souls organization, bringing donation boxes to DSU's campus for the entire month of November to collect socks, underwear and beanies for underprivileged student. Chi Upsilon, the local chapter of the National Communication Organization's honor society, has teamed up with Socks For Souls by providing two donation boxes on campus; one box is located in the Jennings Communications Building and the other in the Kenneth N. Gardner Student Center. The additional boxes are at both Fabulous Freddy's Car Wash locations in St. George on UP 'C?0) ,,,, v - on the law and West g, 0 , .9 ,,,, Dixie - 4 .,,- , -' ss. , , ! www.ucdh.odu Located in Orem, Utah , x -, r 7 v homeless man in Salt Lake City. Socks For Souls has distributed over 100,000 pairs of socks and underwear from Logan to Las Vegas. Recently, the organization took a shipment to an orphanage in Mexico. "The exciting thing about working with DS1.1 is that we have several hundred students right here on our campus who are homeless," Kendall said. "Some sleep on somebody's couch, some sleep in their car, and they are so tenaciously eager io get their education. I am so amazed at their tenacity in doing that, and we want to donate some of these items to them here locally." For more information about the Communication Honors Society, contact Jennifer Kohler at kohler dixie.edu. kv CI i4 , ,4 e - ' of,p,at '' t vi ':,....., v, , ,f'L'..-- te. N451 s ifS(' , M.'? Call for details I , , I r,,,-----,--11- - , .....11,4011 3 f . , is i , , ,,- . , .! , - ". , -,- ,,...N, ,--- '11 44',- - l' , ' 0-- an associate Representative. professor at Dixie State public office. simultaneously? A: "The time constraints are not really that big of a deal because both roles are sort of encapsulated in time and space: During class time when I'm teaching at DSU I am totally focused on my teaching role. And when I'm up at the State Capitol during the Legislative Session I'm totally focused on my Legislator - 7 : .. ',, e, University Q: What has been the biggest surprise in your role as an elected official? Has the position met the expectations you had going in? A: "So, yes, I love my current career. But I do have an old friend it who started a in York New company City dedicated solely to helping others to be their happiest self. Her company has been very successful. If I were ever going to switch jobs, I would probably want to go to work for a company like hers, except I would want to be based right here in southern Utah. I don't want to ever leave my Home Base again." for-prof- and father WHILE ALSO wearing my two professional hats." Q:What is your biggest passion? Do you feel fulfilled in your current career? A: "I think my biggest passion is helping other to accomplish their dreams and therefore be Red Fort provides diverse offerings BY KELLY SEATON KellySeatonDSN A new kind of restaurant has come to St. George, bringing diversity to the table in the form of authentic Indian food. Red Fort Indian Cuisine, open now for a little over a month, has already made a name for itself and remains full to the brim each day with new customers. Family-ownethis sister restaurant to Bombay House in Northern Utah has already amassed a large following in St. George. Since its opening on Sept. 28, Red Fort Owner Shamsher Singh said the restaurant has already seen its share of regular customers. Singh said the response from St. George residents has been great so d, far. ric,...., 0 ; le,,,, t ..tr'' A- - I ,' . Seegmiller Q: How do you man al' ' 11, a Utah State than those Netflix binges do for me. I know this sounds like I'm the biggest nerd on planet earth, but I haven't had even one Netflix or Amazon Prime video binge since the day I got elected! Haven't had the time!" ' i i , Tr'avis and - ' - that be through my efforts as a Husband and Father or as a University Professor and mentor both point to the same focus: that of helping others who I care about to be the best they can be, realize their greatest potential, so that they can press forward happily towards their greatest dreams or highest aspirations. That is why I switched from e in working the private sector, so that I could focus less' on the profit motive and more on what made me the happiest. Which boiled down to helping others to be THEIR hapi self." piest happylwhether full-tim- f , , , PORTS AND ELEVATES the soul to new and Glorious places much better , -- 426-S234 4 ,, kmk.- .- ., I above. Great Live theater, opera and live symphonic music TRANS- Financial aid and loans are available for those who qualify 801 r ', , i gf my winnowing criteria (1) and (2) Lpoic. , . i , . Prerequisites Accepted t; , I ''"I' t,') Accepting 60 students each class. :1 "'441 t .4.,- - .,.. F Accredited College ACCSC, 20 Month Program! ,2 ,,, 1, ' ca, t ,og Wing'... 'Law & Order.' It's true that I don't enjoy those genres much anymore, but it's mainly because of .., - o , , i 4 , v politics related shows, or stuff like 'Suits,' 'The L 4 , , ' r ',, ,, - Bluff St. and River Road. "The clothing drivel is for little folks here at home that live on the street by us, and go to school near us, and have some special needs that aren't getting met," club ddvisor Jennifer Kohler, said. Tyler Clingman, senior communication major and Chi Upsilon vice president from Stansbury Park, said, "Over 30 percent of the school district has students who live in standards, so that's where we decided it would be great for these donations to go for the community and kids who are really in need." Socks For Souls was founded by Kelly Kendall and his wife, Colleen Kendall. Kelly Kendall is also an adjunct communication professor at DSU. The pair came up with the idea for the organization after helping a CI '''- I Socks for Souls helps homeless students BY role. So it's pretty easy to compartmentalize those 2 roles. The more difficult task is being a GREAT husband "We've been packed since the day we opened," Singh said. The menu, inspired by Singh's 20 years cooking at Bombay House, ) has over 60 options based beverage, and soy and boasts a variety of shakes. Furthermore, and vegetarian, vegan they offer Indian beer, makgluten-fre- e dishes, imported straight from it India. ing one of the few restaurants in St. George Since opening on Sept. to cater to those with 28, this new restaurant has already received specific dietary needs. cus90 reviews on both said over the Singh tomers come here lookgoogle and yelp and ing for good, authentic averages at 4.8 stars and Indian food, which is a four stars respectively. in St. here rarity George. Despite the restaurant's "The food here is immediate success, both delicious... and authenParaminderjit and Shamsher didn't expect this tic," said Aditi Aromi, a Red Fort customer. "It's large of a turnout really great for bringing diversity to St. ."It usually takes around George ." six months for a restauthe said best Singh new customdish for rant to grow this big," ers to try is the Chicken Shamsher said. "So that's Masala. what we were expecting. We were understaffed." "If you're not sure what to eat..." Singh Shamsher said that he said. "You can't go hopes anyone who was wrong with that one." displeased with the lonParaminderjit Singh, ger waits will give Red an employee at Red Fort, Fort a second chance a while they settle into berecommends similar dish, the Chicken Tikka coming a new restaurant. Red Fort is open Masala, to any restaurant-goers 3 p.m. to 10 to from looking try new. something p.m.,Monday through If you're looking for Saturday. For more to something satisfy your information, visit their sweet tooth, Red Fort website at redfortcuisine. also has Lassi, a yogurt corn. I |