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Show NEWS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 AUTOMOTIVE continued from page 1 Theyre making us a better school, Jensen said. This partnership is also a good link for students to receive jobs, Schouten said. Its a win-wi- situation," n "They need employees. Job placement is the bottom line." he said. There is a high demand technicians, Schouten for said. According to govocoocos 18.htm The median annual earnings are approximately $30,000 a year and many Automotive Master ASE Service Technicians earn from $70,000 to $100,000 annually. About 105 students are currently enrolled in DSC automotive classes, Jensen said. Still, more are want- Recruiting DVD created for future students BY TIERA OLIVER Dixie Sun Staff Writer The Dixie State College public relations department created and published a recruitment DVD for prospective students. The DVD was created by a collaboration of people. The company Lenzworks helped the public realations department at www.bls , change a tire, check the oil level, or measure the tire pressure was canceled this semester due to lack of interest, Schouten said. For those who know nothing about a car, this class is fun, he said. f If specific requirements are completed within the program, a student can r certifireceive a cate andor an Associate of Applied Science degree. Molly Willis, a freshman from Motoqua, and Tawnya Pratt, a freshman from Klamtah Falls, Oregon, are both enrolled in the program. They want to earn their degrees with an emphasis in automotive technology and then continue working on cars as a career. It fascinates me, Willis one-yea- said. Pratt said she simply enjoys fixing her own car. She is now working on restoring a 350 Chevrolet engine. Elmer Adams, a freshman undeclared major from New York, removes bolts from a car door. " I' rir,i.u DSC to produce the DVD. DSC alumnus Dan Debenham is the president of Lenzworks. Chris Taylor, director of public relations, helped out with the project. Taylor said the DVD is something different than other colleges or even universities have done. This DVD is really revolutionary and cutting edge Taylor said. The DVD looks and feels like a normal DVD not one that comes in the mail from AOL and is just throw away. It has the quality of a big business product Taylor said. The DVD is 35 minutes long and can be played in any DVD play- er or computer that is DVD compatible. The DVD highlights both four-yea- r ed. AUTO 1500, a beginner's course teaching basic skills such as how to DIXIE SUN - 5 and two-yea- r academic programs that are offered at DSC. There is also a segment about scholarships that are offered and how to apply for them. The DVD also includes a segment about Dixie spirit that highlights some students and their comments about DSC and what they like about it. The students said they like that they can wear shorts in January. Other students said they have gotten a good educa- tion in the intimate setting at DSC. There is a question and answer segment of the DVD for prospective students and an outtakes segment. Taylor said the outtakes segment was meant to appeal to the students' sense of humor. Prospective students are first given a search piece, a basic brochuie, which is the main informational brochure that is distributed to all high schools. If students want to find out more information, they will then receive a viewbook and a shown interest in. They may also recieve phone calls from ambassadors inviting them to come and take a tour of the college. If students show a real interest m attending, they can receive a copy of t lie DVD. Taylor said Phil Alletto, vice president for student service's, said the DVD is mostly for students who tire interested in DSC but are not from the urea Unless a student, from Dixie High School specifically requests one, he or she is not likely to get one Alletto said. The DVDs are geared more for those who can't get to St. Geor ge to visit DSC and see what it is like University of South Carolina treats 800 in search to halt meningitis outbreak TRIBUNE MEDIA VICE - A first-yea- r University of South SER- Carolina student remained hospitalized in intensive care Tuesday, and 800 fellow students received antibiotics as a precaution after the freshman was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, a contagious and potentially fatal disease, a university spokesman said Tuesday. Kirkland Darby, a student from Georgetown, S.C., was admitted to Palmetto Health Baptist on Monday, said his stepfather, Charles Ragsdale. The type of meningitis Darby has is the most serious form, said Terry King, director of clinical services for the Thomson Student Health Center at USC. It progresses rapidly, but can be treated by antibiotics if caught early, he said. By Tuesday, about 800 students who might have come in contact with Darby were given a precautionary antibiotic, said USC spokesman Russ McKinney. The school targeted students with whom Darby might have had direct contact within a week before his diagnosis those in his dorm, in the fraternity he was pledging and at the tailgate party he attended before Saturday's football game. University officials knocked on the doors of at-- , . v t . ) - v ' risk students, posted fliers and contacted fraternity members, who then put them in touch with other groups who had associated with the student during the past week. Bacterial meningitis can be spread by coughing, sneezing or prolonged close contact, including kissing or sharing the same utensils, said Dr. Jerry Gibson, state epidemiologist with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. USC's Thomson Student Health Center saw about 900 students in the first 38 hours after Darby was diagnosed. A single oral dose of Cipro was given to students at no charge if they were deemed to be at risk. King said. Of the students screened at the center, two or three were sent to the hospital for further testing, but none tested positive for bacterial meningitis, he said. Dixie State College Presents Poi E A let- ter from the academic department that they have traditional and contemporary extravaganza of from New Zealand of Maori culture, song and dance. Also featuring The Fascinations (A Maori Rock n Roll Review) Monday, October 4 - 7:30 p.m. Cox Performing Arts Center 445 South 700 East St. George, Utah Tickets now on sale $12 adults - $8 youth - DSC Students $3 Call 652.7800 Enjoy the color, ambiance and glamour of the Pacific Islands with song, dance and music from the indigenous Maori of Aotearoa (Land of the Long White dood). Dixie State m proud to present for your entertainment featuring the Patea Maori Club and the Fa sanations. 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