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Show WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1999 THE SUN WEI Campus lews F Coiin Metzger At Your Service Students. Free Benefits Center Intern By David Nielsen New'S Editor She received suggestions to change her study environment and to become more familiar and comfortable in the room where the testing was being done. Upon following these suggestions, the formerly anxious student began recording much improved test scores. "She knew the material," Metzger said. 'It was just a matter of learning to become comfortable and then recalling the information when it was time for her to take the test," he said. Metzger also helps reentry students who are either learning new skills or are bringing old skills up to speed. time. edu rebrlnet. By! Spot To Offers Learning lilslltirts--. Do you know someone who is struggling academically or is having difficulty making the transition to college scholastic life? Help is available through Colin Metzger, a fourth-yea- r learn-in- g psychology major who is serving an internship at the center, offering study skill enhancement, counseling and support to students in need. His noticeable strengths The 24- - year-ol- d include empathetic listening, Metzger is himself an excellent coupled with his ability to recogstudent, currently pursuing a nize and complement individual Utah State University Psychology Mqjor student's latent abilities. psychology degree through the "1 believe everyone has the Utah State University (USU) satellite skills to be successful," says Metzger. '1 want to help studistance-learnin- g dents do what they're already doing, and offer them compliprogram at Dixie College. Jonathan Morrell, director of Student Support Services mentary support," he says. says, "Metzger is pulling A's, which is no small accomplishment in the tough, distance learning program." Metzger offers suggestions for time management, note Unlike other types of tutoring at the learning center, taking, how to mark textbooks, and how to prepare for a test. Other expertise includes how to organize a study Metzger's services are available to anyone, regardless of circumstances. group, suggestions for utilizing tutoring, effective ways to Students are invited to drop in anytime on Fridays approach college instructors, and how to deal with test anxibetween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or call for a specific appointment ety. One student came to Metzger with severe test anxiety. at "I want to help students do what they're already doing and offer them complimentary support" - Colin Metzger -- thei Buenos Amigas club donates to Hurricane Center On September 9, the new Dixie College Hurricane Center was the recipient of a check in the amount of $500. The donation came as a joint effort by the 24 women who make up Hurricanes Buenos Amigas Club. The presentation was made by club vice president Venice Spendlove to Center director Dale Barlow during a ceremony held at the site of the new Center. Nada Bess and Little Shon of Horrors will delight audiences Dixie College Theatre Department presents its first offerseason, the amusingly gruesome musical ing of the tale Little Shop of Horrors. Opening Oct. 15 and continuing Oct. 16, 18, 21, 22 and 23 at 8:00 p.m. in the Dixie College Graff Theatre, the production promises to delight audiences look at romantic relationships. with its fun, tigat belie som Con just sics teair Meti 1999-200- 0 tongue-in-chee- Call 652-780- 0 k natic took that for ticket information. ' Get ready, get set for Homecoming Week! Heres a list of scheduled activities. For more information call 652-751Tue. Oct. 19: Queen Pageant 7 p.m. Cox Auditorium Wed. Oct. 20: Powder Puff Football 7 p.m. Hansen Stadium Fri. Oct. 22: 1 1 a.m. Alumni Assembly, Graff Fine Arts Center, no charge 12 p.m. Golden Generation Luncheon & Program, Gardner Center, $10 Sat. Oct. 23: 10 a.m. Parade begins at 100 S. and 400 E. 1 1 a.m. Founders Day Assembly & Hall of Fame, Tabernacle Alumni Tailgate Party, Hansen Stadium, no charge p.m. Football Dixie vs. Mesa, Hansen Stadium, $5 7 $11 p.m. Alumni Banquet, Gym, Charles Pickett-speake- r, 9 p.m. dance, Gardner Center $12 in advance or $15 at door. last team year, also year 12 p.m. 1 652-765- 6. By , Mane janecla Jk 0Lemember Tjime toOctober 1999 Homecoming - 18-2- 3, Pixie College Dixie College Socks Sports Glassware Dixie Imprinted Memorabilia for $ Art by Reg. $3.95 Pixie College Shorts Dixie Sc College Bookstore 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. 7:45 a.m - 5 p.m. Fri. Closed Sat & Sun Mon.-Thur- A Vx . T-Sh- irts 30 said hi Pixie College White or Blue Press Shirts $10. Reg. $33.95 s. 'N Prices Effective Oct. studen the we that tl ieamei Oi Wedne he twee Brown studen ter to i Popula about advant Bonno M 13-2- 2, 1999 Day. |