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Show Volume 21 Number Dixie College War Affects the Mind as Well as the Land Precautions Against errorist Attack Taken Collette Wiliams Staff Writer Matthew A. Turvey Staff Writer The day after the war Security at Dixie College is being stepped up slightly in the wake of nationwide over possible concerns terrorist activities related to war in the gulf, said Chief of Campus Security the Reid. "I'm not tooworried about any problems from Don students. If there are ny problems, I foresee our them coming off campus,' he said "I went here in the 60 s when the protests were uch worse and we didn't have any said Reid. problems then, Security measures George, however have not changed, said St. George Deputy Police Chief Kelly m St. Larson The city airport has taken some new steps to try and prevent any possible terrorirt activity, said the chief. The St. George Air Terminal has installed a new access gate. Clearance passes will be required to get through, said Larson. F.B.I. Although nvestigations of several people from the Middle East occurred has throughout the country, a native Iranian living in the area claims that he has had no such problems. "I have had no problems so far," said Mike Mostoff, General of The Inn. Manager Seasons Former College 'A Four Dixie student, Nazy received in the Persian Gulf began, the mood on campus was somber. i,.- any harassment in either Salt hake City or in St. George. - The normal before class chatter was at a minimum, and all discussion seemed to be devoted to the events of the past 24 hours. Many professors spent part of class time discussing events in the Middle East. Dixie College Student Body President, Berkley Booth, felt that the overall mood on " campus seemed to be serious and more aware of the events at hand." A St. George psychologist said, despite the fact that the conflict is so far removed from southern Utah, the war is proving to be sobering to many. "This is a time to reflect on our value system, and to contemplate what our values are," said Dr. Chauncey Adams. "Many students will embark upon a reflective process, and determine where their priorities are in life." Adams said this war will help shape the current generation. "Teens and young adults will have a realignment of loyalty to the United States, and will become much more aware of i ;.,A "-- .'I 8 ti 1 I f With the outbreak of war in the Persian Gulf, many American flags have of our troops who are fighting over seas flown in support biased, it is a formidable task, Adams said. "Study all reports, and then make your own deductions and conclusions from what you have learned. " Finally, Adams stressed that students have the right to be upset over the events which have taken place, and they should talk about the feelings they are experiencing. international developments," he said. been In addition, he said it is unhealthy to suppress fears about the war. "Many students will deny the fact that there is a war going on Apathy is a denial response." Pretending that a crisis or problem doesn't exist is essentially saying the Lecture Series To Be Held Concerning Future of Public Lands conflicting Environmental issues examine a noninvolving the development of philosophies in said focus format, the will be threatening public lands k lecture series Excell. of a "Embracing Opposites: beginning in March on the In Search of the Public Good," Dixie College campus and in which Springdale near Zion National is the title of her project noted involve will she says Park. Dixie College experts on the environment Professor Louise Excell will and the effects of development chair the project under a on resort communities like $7,000 grant awarded from Springdale. "Springdale is located the Utah Endowment for the at the entrance to Zion Humanities. in Park The series of lectures National Excell southwestern Utah, to will allow participants five-wee- Habibian, who is also Iranian and recently attended the University of Utah, also said that she has not Friday, January 25, 1991 St. George, Utah notes. "It was settled by Mormon pioneers in the 1860's and its size and character changed little for nearly 100 years. After such a sleepy existence, Springdale finds itself at a critical juncture; visitation to the park is soaring and the trend shows no signs of changing." "Developers queuing up to obtain every spare inch of usable space and competition for the tourist dollar is causing an escalation in garish, bright, loud signs," Excell said. "Parking is becoming limited and traffic congestion occurs periodically. These rapid changes and Springdale, a town of prospects of still greater 300 permanent changes have dramatically nearly now faces polarized the community along residents, and noincreasing pressure to accommodate nearly three growth lines." Continued on Page 6 million tourists annually. iffnmrwwwnufmwmww |
