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Show 'i 8 bw a i ity sB. yc .1 'a i1 i X ny grt lose r i I N w ent Bl ation. idress The are i es senter ush w Chine t have worked so hard in getting students registered (to vote), and involved in the political process, It is so important for She said. you to be involved... The best def Stubbs Opinion Editor Cade anjo ivern iubt r )ur m. Utah Lt. Gov. Olene S. Walker visited Dixie State Col- reedor the lege last Thursday to talk with students that and faculty to raise their political con- ured we a. As part e. to ; da clea Amer On. ideou ist t on g th state... But where do you start? You start with your own neighborhood. She then went on to talk about finding ways to make the neighborhood a better place, and finding ways to contribute, then moving on to making the community better, and sciousness. con' in f of Politi- cal continue at going up. Awareness Week Dixie, Walker was in the Gardner Center at 9 Thursday morning to talk politics, answer I quest- ions, and put out her message to the listeners: get involved. Walker served as with secretary of state from Kansas, Ron Thur-goowhere she tried to motivate young 5 to people age get involved in the democratic political process. Their efforts resulted in a national survey on the politi- f , The epart-tinia- The ists. trous young people in the country. 'ou Id When the age group was asked why We die-ne- our ions ntrol nber Vhat the risis d is rted they werent Walker is the first female lieutenant governor of Utah, and is also chief election officer in Utah. She was bom in Ogden, Utah. She received her bachelors degree from BYU, a masters degrees Stanford University, and a doctor Fkhtri fM' i XXXI. NO. energy into helping the more collective... and say what do I need to make this place a better area? I Lieutenant Governor, Olene S. Walker, the Jtrst woman lieuShe obtained tenant governor of Utah, was born in Ogden, Utah. from Brigham Young her bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees Utah, respectively and of University University, Stanford University Lieutenant Governor Walker is currently leading Utahs battle against Literailliteracy. In conjunction with Utah's Promise, 96 Community in giving the gift are and engaged trained been Teams actively have cy involved in the democratic process, the students responses were, Were to of literacy. It doesnt busy, matter, or One vote doesnt count. Another method she used to motivate people was focus groups, which she did in Maryland, Iowa, Salt Lake City, and in San Diego, which she did not attend. Again she received some of the same feedbacks from the age group. I especially want to complement you and your students who . inition of democracy Ive ever got class... One kid was in a means that Democracy said, everybodys involved, so everybodys got to do something... Only what you give is usually what you get back. You are now on the verge of taking over a lot of leadership roles here in St. George and in our state. The quality of leadership you give, depends on what happens to our fifth-gra- ate from the Universit) of Utah. she sered as a During member of the Utah House of Representatives. She is committed to educating the systems of Utah. Although she said she isnt in southern Utah often, she is actually a resident of St. George, and has a home here. Its always a pleasure to come to St. George, She said. don't get down here nearly 1981-198- 8, I enough. I VC t n f WJ5- Political awareness week The imaginary invalid Page of involvement of cal it. volunteering 18-2- a and where members of the audience asked everything from Walkers involvement in politics got to how to get others involved. The overall message was to get out and do ' Ft rre"iiF.sry' Utah, we are really great at volunteering... Somehow we need to transpose that great d, sama VOLUME She encourages college students to get involved in democracy process arer ling UTAH ST. GEORGE, Governor Walker visits Dixie State College Lt. Fascf-inna- Wee ofDixie Me College of Utah GM!!H Where does all that money go? Who gets scholarships, and who doesnt? Page irr f youre con- cerned Dixie about lege), (Colin whats hap- When Utah. Were going to send a birthto every individual that card day turns 18, and say Happy BirthNow that youre 18, woulday! dnt you like to register (to vote)? The meeting ended with a question and answer sessions, j, 3 "i Cure your boredom, have some fun, play some games at pening school, if you comhave get plaints, involved. the Lieutenant governor was asked what has been done to educate high school students on the political process, she spoke of a new program being put to work in 2 Page i, Jllim sfM' lli.n if-- ,. ipi 4 mini 'Vhtt the upcoming Semester Break, The Dixie Sun will be featuring four pages for this, and next weeks issue. In light of 'rttftfrrTijr nfJTTZF What would you do for Backstage Passes, or front row tickets to Fuel, Saliva, and Breaking Point? Let us know about the wildestcraziest thing you would do, and you could win! |