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Show ff Page 1 ampus 'ATv 'v ews 2 December 9, 1998 Editor: Jennifer Peltz jpeltzinfowest.com Ceramics Sale Takes Shape of Success for Students By Regina Loudon David Smith. Others stop at the sale for Christmas presents. info west, corn regina Today is the last day the 22nd Annual Student Ceramic Sale is being held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Graff Fine Arts Center at Dixie College. to thirty students from Twenty-fiv- e Glen Blakley's Intro to Ceramics and Ceramics classes are participating in this event. This sale will be held twice this year, once after each semester. Students have the opportunity to earn anywhere from $300-80according to Binkley; enough for their supplies and others even money earn enough money for their schooling. "For many students it is a real ego boost. Pieces sell for a variety of prices, from said Glen Blakley. They end up donating about 20 back usually to the department for equipment and other costs. Many community people also donate money to the department. Many students prefer to keep their creations for themselves or their families. ," lOJ Ip ft ft Many This is a sample of the pottery that is on sale in as a part of the Annual Student Ceramic Sale. Flowever, once they have taken the class a few times, they start selling more of their pieces. Some people come to buy specific artist's pieces. Monday morning, there were a few people looking for pieces by t IT am if seniors from the community stop by just to pick something up or to get gifts. After the sale ends, there have been several instances in which local Leon the Graff Fine Arts Center principal Jones will come in and buy all the leftover pieces, approximately 70 total, for around $100 and then gives them to all of his staff. In the art studio, there are many different levels of students, from beginners to professionals. Many community mem Possible St. George Mass Transit System in Future By Jackie Fuller jfullerinfowest.com Sophomore Dan Bergevin feels a little odd walking on the streets. He looks around, and well, it seems he's all alone. Bergevin is one of many Dixie College students who suffer from a lack of transportation; a lack that leaves some quite frustrated with walking in a growing city like St. George. HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! bers take classes and they have been doing so for several years. The college students in the class range from the beginners to those who have taken the class several times. The ceramics department has the least expensive ceramics department around. The lab fee is only $15, compared to at least $45-7- 5 in other places. The clay is also much less expensive, due to the school buying in bulk - usually around 45,000 lbs. per year. "It's a lot of fun to be able to have these sales. It keeps growing throughout the years with the community. People come to buy art; many of these people also buy in galleries. It is a good positive way to advertise. There are lots of positive effects," Blakley said. "It is extremely rewarding for the students. A student might put a piece out there that they think is bad and then someone comes by and buys it ... It's a very good experience and very rewarding. It's a lot of work, but it builds a bond with the kids," said Blakley with a smile. However, there does seem to be some walkers. hope for those weary-lade- n A study is currently underway to determine the feasibility of a mass transit system in St. George. Human Services Director Beth Cottam could not comment on the outcome of the study, but says she is sure there will be substantial need for a paratransit system, one in which a bus, or combination of buses would provide transportation for a number of special needs, rather than a mass system that would run through the city. These buses, for example, could serve the needs of senior citizens or be a shuttle for coa ; tnc food Tojts T4S5 tfve 4th zruxui at Saftar ta S par KaraoMo HUGE ? college students or persons with disabilities. Because of the lack of a mass transit system, some students, like Bergevin, have turned to alternative methods of transportation Bergevin, for example, sometimes uses a taxi, although three local taxis each said they do not do too much business with college students. Quality Cab's Head of Operations, Kelt Gubler, does not believe a mass transit system would work in St. George because the city roads are not designed to handle large buses, and the lack of major eastwest streets would require usage of roads such as St. George Blvd., and 700 S, streets that either have stop lights or school zones. City Engineer Dave Demas says, however, the roads could handle larger buses, and in narrow areas the road would be widened to accommodate the system People who are interested in a mass transit system in St. George can attend a public hearing at 5 p.m today in the City Council Chambers 175 E. 200 North. Public comments will be welcome. Notice to students Olympia Paz and Jason Little: Please come to ft the Yearbook Room, Room 109 in the Jennings building. suns wde New Vcals alce: For t OS Young Adults Crowd Prizes & More Sponsored by Steve Amos |