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Show January 17, 1995 The Dixie Sun Page 3 Student Union Building nearing completion FOSTER By MISHKA THE is dixie sun The Student Union Building the newest asset to Dixie College. The 3.8 million dollar project began on July 14, 1993, and is nearing completion. After 14 of years of waiting, two-thirthe by money needed was donated Kenneth Gardner and his family. Student the other one-thir- d. funds supplied The 42,000 square-foo- t building provides a peaceful atmosphere for students. There are five lounge areas to relax in. Students can also enjoy playing pinball, air hockey or pool. Director of the Student Union Building, George Whitehead, suggested it to be a "diversion from studies." Students like the building for other reasons. Josh Tenny likes the games. "Guns N Roses pinball machine rocks world," he said. Some students said the pool tables could be bigger and the games should cost a quarter. The Student Union Building's hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to midnight Fridays and 9 a.m. to midnight Saturdays. Other facilities include an Automatic Teller Machine, cable television, a post office, a ball- room, and a paging system that will be installed throughout the building. The new snack bar should be completed between Feb. 17 and 22. Activities will be posted on bulletin board in the main lounge, and information will also be provided by the Dixie telephone system. Perhaps the most popular area of the Student Union Building is the bookstore. The a bookstore consquare-foo- t tains textbooks, school supplies and gifts. "We're happy with it and glad to be in it," said Randy Judd, bookstore manager. "It's nicer, less crowded and has cree ated three jobs along with six positons for part-tim- e help from students." All profits from the bookstore go to student activity funds, housing, food services and student fees. Although a dedication date has not been set for the building it's expected to be sometime in 8,000 full-tim- March. Human Rights Day just a freebie? By cool, because for me it's not Martin Luther King day, it's ANGELA BALLARD THE DIXIE SUN Classes were not held Monday, because of Human Rights Day, a holiday many students seem to know little about. Kraig Wastlund is one of those students. "To tell you the truth, I don't know that much about Martin Luther King Jr. It's just another day school," he said. we get out of Another student, Alex Blazzard, Day for a likes Human Rights different reason: "It's Martin Luther skiing day." Although King has been an inspired leader for many, he is not soley responsible for the Human Rights movement. Matt Jensen, a member of the ASDC Executive Council, said he thinks the holiday is a misnomer. "There should not be a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, but it should be a Civil Liberties day," Jensen said. "It was more than just King who worked for Tax Tips Tax sesason is upon us. As a sen-icto our readers, The Sun will provide a Tax Tip weekly, until the filing deadline on April 15. This week's Tax Tip: File as soon as possible. Many people wait until tire last minute to file. Don't wait to file, even if you don't have enough money. By not filing, you only put yourself in danger of penalties. The IRS offers payment plans for those who cannot afford to pay all of their income tax. NELSONxcr Civil Rights: Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Rosa Parks, hundreds with a lot better reputations than Martin Luther King Jr. Let's celebrate the concept, not the person." To shed light on this dilemma, the politically correct term for the holiday is Human Rights "the diamud ipecialtiU it Dont buy jewelry anywhere without shopping Nelson Jewelers. OUR LOW OVERHEAD SAVES YOU MONEY Day. People have become accustomed to calling it Martin Luther King Jr. Day, because it is celebrated on King's birthday. King spent his life seeking justice and equality for his race. PERSONAL SERVICE BY APPOINTMENT 673 -1220 FINANCING AVAILABLE 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH O.A.C. 260 W. ST. GEORGE BLVD. SUITE 203 raaa EVANS HAIRSTYLING COLLEGE is looking for you! 855 East Tabernacle SL George, Utah 673-612- 8 One short year of schooling Own your own business New image salon system Accredited School Scholarships and financial aid available upon request and need Employment assistance $3 HAIRCUT Present this coupon at Evans Hairstyling College and receive $1 off on a regular haircut. Thursdays Only; offer expires Feb. 20, 1995 rTOTALYxPOSRETANNTNG'j PREVIEW YOUR HAIRSTYLE! I j ! With Evans styling computer, you can see your image on computer with your choice of style for only $15! Offer expires Feb. 20, 1995 1 j new-ag- e i ! j i FREE TAN this coupon, receive a free tan with the purchase of 15 tans. j With Offer expires Feb. 20, 1995 j i B9 |