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Show Tf? , r-f- yS . U Dixie College StGeorge, Utah Ittf is Vol. XXVIII Iss. 26 i Cypress Hill Performs After All By Mike Sherwood jeromeml2hotmail.com Amidst controversy, rap band Cypress Hill gave an "excellent" performance, according to many students who attended the concert at Dixie College Bums Arena on Friday, April 2. The concert, which Dixie college officials tried to cancel, went off "without a hitch," according to Mark Comer, president and owner of Solarium Music. Comer was pleased to see that spring breakers and Cypress Hill fans from everywhere could come and enjoy themselves at the concert. The decision to cancel the show came as a complete surprise to Comer who saw it as an attempt to censor Cypress Hill, a band that is known for lyrics supporting the consumption of marijuana. He quickly filed a lawsuit claiming breach of contract and violation of Cypress Hill's first amendment rights. According to Dixie college officials, the decision to cancel the concert was due to worries over security and crowd control. A compromise was made when Comer agreed to drop the lawsuit and provide at least 30 security guards. The story of Cypress Hill censorship made national headlines as various news organizations. including MTV, covered the story. Cypress Hill was happy to be a part of the fight against censorship which has plagued many rap bands. "I think all censorship should be looked into," said Eric Bobo, drummer for Cypress Hill. "I know that the fans deserve to see a show like this... I am glad we won in the end." Outside of the arena, many young fans were being arrested for the consumption of tobacco and alcohol, among other minor violations. "Everything went off without a hitch, but you got a few people who want to throw their power around and bust kids for smoking cigarettes," said Comer. "Minors aren't supposed to be smoking man that's the law," said Sen Dog, rap artist for Cypress Hill. "There is a big campaign right now to get minors to stop smoking. This is the is the first place that I've seen where they worried about that, but it is the law." Comer would like to see more shows brought to the southern Utah area and hopes that this show will serve as an example that todays music does not equal violence and reckless behavior. The shows impact can be summed up in the words of one fan, Adam Wilford, who when asked about the the show said simply, "It was nice." Cypress Hill rap artist PBL Heads to Chicago for Competition By Mike Sherwood jeromejnl2hotmaiI.com The windy city will never be the same as Dixie's Phi Beta Lambda members invade Chicago to compete in a national competition lire Dixie business team, Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), cleaned up in state competition as students from all over Utah competed in Salt Lake. The Dixie chapter of PBL will send seven students to the national competition. Desiree Braiisford, Katie Hall, Stephanie Hall, Larinda Wenzel and Melissa Yack won first place in parliamentary procedure. This is a competition in which participants discuss a business problem in a business meeting format. Tawnya Sessions and Derek Hall will also be participating in the competition. Various businesses will be at the national competition scouting for new talent. "Pm really excited to go to Chicago," said student Katie Hail. "It wall be a great opportunity to compete and meet business representatives." PBL has also been very active this semester serving in the community and working wuth various local businesses. "We have students who go once a week to read to the elementary kids," Melissa Yack. Besides woiking with tire schools PBL is also working with Sky West, In the Utah competition, the Dixie chapter of PBL won first place in a partnership with business project. "We had to pick a company that we felt would benefit us," said Melissa Yack, "They Sky West give a lot of " support to the school PBL offers many opportunities for people planning to go into business. Students interested in being a part of PBL should contact Steve Day or Lorana Day, advisors for the PBL club. y, & n J',' KATIE IIOSTMANTHE DIXIE SUN performs for tons of screaming fans at the Burns Arena during spring break on Friday, April 2. Whos Next By Courtney Gressmen gressmeninfowest.com Get out the fire extinguishers, because the Dixie College Baseball team is on fire! The Rebels had an explosive winnmg weekend with a four game sweep over rival Utah Valley State College. as Dixie The first game was a shut out of 10-short stop Curt Anthony drove in Bryan Ball to close the first game. Dallas Pallaro drove in four runs with a homer and a single. Designated hitter Kelly Robertson had two RBI's and a single to help lead Dixie. 0, Tyler Perry went 4 at the plate with two long doubles in the first game has the Rebels capitalized over the Wolverines. Clint Salisbury pitched a complete game adding another win to his record, he is now 1 on the season. Salisbury held UVSC to only one hit the entire and no errors. game with two strike-out- s In the nightcap Dixie didn't contain the lead has much as they did in the first game, winning 6 after seven innings. 2-- 8-- 7-- See REBELS Page 8 |