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Show Tuesday, October 2 5 2005 University Journal Page 8 importance of an individual. IT'S NATIONAL POPCORN POPPING AND BOOK READING MONTH Continued from Page 7 "He taught me diat everyone has something valuable to contribute if they are just given the she said. No matter his or het opportunity, everybody appearance, clique, race, attitude needs a friend. I know he loves die students heie at Southern Utah University. Thats just the way he . opportunity for education. Cox said Sen. Cavtee Cox, College of Science, is Neal Coxs daughter. Dean Cox as the man on "Everyone knows she said. campus that "works for the students. "But to me. he is also 'Dad.' He was die first man m my life and we have always had a really close relationship "In high school, it was a tradition for the two of us to go on walks around town and talk about our da), school or an) dung that was on our minds, she added. "Now in college, I stop by his office as often as can and we'll have lunch together or just a quick conversation. He has nlwa)s put liis family fust, and I lo e him for that " Cay tee Cox said one thing she will always remember is what her dad taught hei about the is Cox attended die Biead & Soup Nite on Oct. 3, Wlnle there, he told Rachelle Brewer, vice pi evident for Clubs & Student Involvement. "Thoie's not a place on Earth you could find better sbidents doing better things with dieir lives. He said it is sad to find people do not mingle like diey used to. "People do not make eye contact or acknowledge each other, Cox said. "Saying lii indicates "Hey, you're important!' DEI Beatty student involvement director, met Cox at Snow College when he worked there. le said they w oi k well togedier because they are both "passionate about students." 1 TO CELEBRATE THE SOU DGQKSTQDE WILL GIVE YOU A BAG OF POPCORN WITH EVERY GENERAL TRADE BOOK YOU BUY. Boys, Cox said "He scheduled them to come and play for the school While they w ere here they met Mindy and really treated her kindly. In 196 or 197. the Oak Ridge Boys were just starting to hit the charts, Benson said. "They were a gospel group just beginning to cioss over into country music, she said. Because the Oak Ridge Boys were still new, they approached Kenneth Benson with a proposition They w ould do a show for whatever the tickets sold for instead of being paid a salary. Keimeth Benson consented, and they performed. "I fell in love with them, and they me, being the I was, Benson said. darling Because she has been able to work with different types of people, Mindy has really learned how to make people trust her. People say my life is fascinating, she said. I think I lead a pretty boring life. I love what I do, and as long as I call make a difference and do it well, then I am happy here. Cox said Benson does her job well. "She is filling the large shoes her father has left her and is following in liis footsteps, he said. Denson Continued from Page 7 used to go to all the 49ers games in San Francisco. While playing host to the entertainers for at the the opening and closing ceremonies 2002 Olympics, Benson was able to meet some performers. "'I became close tnends with Scott Hamilton (professional ice skater), she said. "When his lantern went out during a performance in the opening ceremonies he skated off the ice and handed me his gloves and lantern Benson also became friends with Ringo Starr, the foi liter Beatles drummer, who gave her his drum sticks and drum head, and she has w'orked with the Eagles band, who gave her gifts aftei woiking with them. One group in particular was close to Benson. "When her father was in her position he heard of an up and coming band named the Oak Ridge 1 the University Journal, please submit your ad to our receptionist are only $1 for students and $2 for readers. 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