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Show rV A 'i i "I J rTf 'j i i i w t j M i 1 l ; k see Page Dunk-a-tho- Ff-"- jVol. - 'tr XXV, TMfiigTIWrar is the Science only -: No. 18 ' -. - ry,'. Dixie College - ... t .. . .- . St. George, Utah .ValC 1C . r ... - - w.- 6 , February 27, 1996 IT STARTED IN 1963... beginning 3 1 LISA PERRY DIME SI 1 albino porcupine, an alli- j ;jlar and lizards are just a few An j j; the unusual species found in museum. Dixie College plans to build a new xtnce building on campus. The urinal design was an "I" 'biped building with two wings f classrooms connected with a ,ow of offices. Upon seeing this Dr. Andrew Barnum design. suggested a better use of space iuld be to enclose the area J Wween the two wings and cre-I- J ate a desert garden featuring the plants and animals of the area. I Once the Utah State Building Board approved the new design, the desert garden was born. The next summer, Barnum, former geology professor, I'ayne McConkie, and some aJ'enturous students added the pond and waterfall and brought the desert plants, Tlie desert j garden was originally set up as an observational garden and students enrolled in Ihe former Field Biology class "ould capture species in the 'old and observe them in the habitat. This practice was topped after the Environmental Protection Agency began strictly regulating and protecting plant d the I science In 1963, Tyler ThorstedTHE DIXIE SUN This alligator was one of the two let out near Bloomington golf course a few years ago. It is now on display in the science building along with many other interesting creatures. 1 animal species. desert garden is currently uaed as an observational garden and features a variety of desert flora and fauna including Joshua hoes, yucca, Indian rice grass, three desert tortoises, a variety f desert snakes, gold fish, mos-Joh- o fish and an assortment of The nsects and spiders. "Scorpions, oentipedes, )ou arthropods-thing- s would normally find in a " Barnum said. best time to view the activity in the desert garden is in the early spring. Observation ''indows located in the science uilding offer students the desert, The opportunity to observe desert science museum are hundreds of preserved species of insects, wildlife in a confined setting. Aside from caring for the arthropoda, birds, mammals desert garden, Barnum, a retired and plants. Some specimens are professor, divides his time over 100 years old. Included in between teaching Principles of this collection is the only albino found. ever porcupine Biology and curating the science museum, located on the science Unfortunately, these specimens building's second floor. The sci- - are unable to be displayed due to lack of space ence museum in the museboasts a varum. ied selection "Scorpions, Another of preserved lesser known centipedes, feature of the birds, insects, things science museamphibians um is a darkand plants. you secluded ened, Walking closet featuring find in a into the scithe fish, ence museum - Dr. Barnum snakes, lizards, can be disconand other creaat certing tures prefirst, lurking served in alcohol. above the shelves are well preBarnum has spent over 50 served specimens including an of his life collecting and years menacingalligator, jaws gaping feaAlso to preserving living organisms. He ly, waiting spring. tured at the museum is a enjoys the outdoors and feels lamb and a beautifully that the best way to experience preserved golden eagle. There nature is to work in it and are also other well preserved expose yourself to it. "There is no better experience than field animals and birds on display. Located along the walls of the experience in biology," he said. animals, arthropods, would normally desert." two-head- Dixie College offers Jewish history course for spring By LAURA SLUDER THE DIXIE SUN As the winter quarter comes to an end, students are starting to look around for classes that will give them unique experi- ences and new insight. Don Pate hopes his course. Second Temple History, also known as History 299, History of the Holocaust, will be as successful during the spring quarter as his winter course was. The enrollment was double the names on the roll the first day of class. Pate's spring class will focus on the History of Israel in the Graeco-Roma- n "A lot of World. people grew up knowing the stories of the Bible, but they dont really know," says Pate. Pate uses three tools in his classroom. He shows a lot of slides to show students Israel. He has interactive groups, where he gives students problems to solve, and he lectures. The class is very hands-on- , and encourages students to make decisions about what they would do and be if they lived during the time period. "The class doesn't sound as intriguing as Holocaust, but the time period to me is absolutely fascinating. It really will enhance what most of the students already know, and it's not religious," Pate said. The class will be taught on Thursday evenings from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and students are encouraged to enroll. Pate, although not a full time instructor at Dixie College, says he teaches the courses because he believes it enhances the community. He is hoping for the large enrollment and participation he received during winter quarter. |
