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Show 12- - DIXIE SUN to close lunches campu affordable Enjoy BY BONNIE COLEMAN Dixie Sun Lifestyles Editor Most students get stuck on campus almost all day with few options for lunch, but there are sev- eral restaurants nearby (and some not so close) that serve bargains worth the travel time. Read on the scoop about the best lunch spots in town. For a really fast and good sandwich, Jimmy Johns is the place to go. It is within walking distance of campus at 815 E. St. George Blvd. They have an assembly line behind the counter that will get your sandwich ready for you before you finish paying. For an extremely hungry student who really likes packed sandwiches, the best would be the J.J. Gargantuan even though it is the most expensive sandwich on the menu. A student could eat this for two meals. They also provide a vegetarian sandwich and a minimally meat sandwich in the Big John. This is a plain roast beef sandwich with mayo, lettuce and tomato. Even if youre not a mayo lover you will still love the mayo on these sandwiches. Another lunch restau-ran- t' within walking distance of campus is Phatz, 675 E. Tabernacle. The shop is small but has patio chairs and tables outside for customers to sit and enjoy lunch on a nice, warm day. Phatz is a really fun place to go for lunch with friends in between classes. It also provides specials every day, which cost $5.95 and include a sub from the menu, chips, and a soda. I got the Monday special, which is the turkey, avocado and bacon sandwich. It was packed with turkey and had the dressing dripping off. I also loved the combination of cucumber, pickles, tomatoes and avocado. You have your choice of bread and toppings for the sandwich. The Bean Scene, 511 E. Saint George Blvd., is r f - ns - i iV ,7 ?" ; - - s . a little farther away but still within walking distance from campus (better to drive on a busy day). The atmosphere at The Bean Scene is positive, owner Nick Smith said. The cafe is set up for customers to have their choice of sitting at the counter with barstools, a small table with chairs, or a couch. The menu provides 1 i 4 If D i F soning are a secret, Smith said. It just adds a lot of flavor to the sandwiches. A good place to go when youre in the mood jnr ( ior eve Tr Ye if! ' Customers have the choice of the house seasoning sprinkled over all the deli sandwiches, and I recommend it. The seasoning adds a completely new taste to the regular deli sandwich. (Ingredients in the sea- - ad sandwich, Smith said. The breakfast sandwich I had was ham with sandwich. 3 i breakfast, espresso, smoothies and deli sandwiches. The most popular of these is the breakfast muenster cheese melted on top of a sunny side up egg on a croissant. This is probably the best breakfast sandwich Ive ever had; the cheese was melted perfectly over the rest of the sandwich. I went with a friend and spilt the sandwich in half, and still got full. We each only paid about $2 for the 1 iro T spit eve nvi nir Snt for. Judd'sG el Sophomore Dan Scribber, a general education major from Salt Lake, picks a soda from the selection Judd's is known Car Store is one of the many places near campus where students can find an affordable lunch. located at 47! 8UC for soup is Thomas Judds dents can find almost any lar skinny potato salad caa' Saint or There ever made. George Blvd General Store, 62 W. chips. candy rer? the is full menu of The is a huge selection of Tabernacle St., right Wednesdays ar across from the Town Square. At Judds students can get a cup of soup and a breadstick for about $3.50. The choice of soups changes daily, and there are two to three choices a day. The homemade chicken noodle soup happens to be my favorite here. It tastes just how comforting chicken noodle soup should with the right blend of chicken, vegetables, noodles and seasonings. Also at Judds stu sodas in old fashioned glass bottles too. Another cafe is Jazzy Java, 285 N. Bluff St., which has a pool table for customers and a music venue in addition to food and drinks. Employee Laura Kisana said, It definitely has a fun atmosphere. Jazzy Java has hamburgers and sandwiches on the menu, and each comes with a choice of fries sweet potato, waffle, crinkle cut and regu tostada on the options, Kisana said. The sandwiches are very full and flavorful. They are unique for St. George appetite; not your normal sandwich. I ordered the easy rider with turkey and crispy bacon with ranch dressing literally dripping off it. Anypne who loves ranch should really consider ordering this sandwich when visiting Jazzy Java. One really good choice for Wednesdays is Cafe men. becomes a special1'0 comes with a soda only $5.50. Custom choose between sb P S chicken, pork orbe-j- isnt a special anyr you want grilled m This is definitely e: E to fill two people, youre OK with sha mar drink. All in all there ar of different choice: good and affordal lunch for groups friends or just yon o; Communication key to help Base character on yoursel create healthy relationships in newly improved R6V2 BY CASIE MCNAUGHTON Dixie Sun Editor In Chief Imagine yoursejf in a relationship where you cant trust, there is no mutual respect, maybe you talk every once in a while, fights are constant, and theres continuous pressure or manipulation. Now imagine being in a relationship with great communication, compromise, respect, trust and positive growth. Which relationship would you rather have? Understanding, support, trust and respect are just some of the ingredients for maintaining a healthy relationship. According to the U.T. Counseling and Mental Health Center at the University of Texas at Austin, it is also important to build a foundation for the relationship, explore each others interests, and establish taking accountability for things you say or do that dont work. Senior Stacie Holt, a nursing major from St. George, has been married for eight years and said open communication is key in keeping a healthy relationship. Holt said: I would say the top two things in a healthy relationship are open communication and honesty. I think communicating well and truthfully makes it easy to get along. She said making assumptions and second guessing your partners thinking can cause problems in a relationship. Talk about everything, and always remember to be friends through the whole thing no matter what kind of relationship youre in, Holt said. Holt suggested newlyweds spend a lot of time together and should still go on dates. Partners should share the responsibility of date planning so each person gets to pick activities. Alexis Webb, a freshman theater education major from LaVerkin who is cur rently in a relationship, agreed that communication is one of the most important factors in a relationship and said there are plenty of things that cause problems. Dont over do it, Webb said. Let your partner have their own time. Dont take things for granted, and take time to notice what they do. Webb said couples should also date for a while before taking a big step in their relationship. It depends on the case, but you cant know someone in a few months, Webb said. Couples should date at least two years before getting mar- ried. According to the Web site www.utexas. edustu-den- t cmhc, happy couples tend to make a point of noticing small acts and saying thank you. Focusing on a persons faults will definitely make a difference. Saying Im sorry can be tough, but it goes a long way to heal a relationship, and it can also build more trust in the relationship. There are seven steps listed on the Web site that will help maintain relationships: 1. Be aware of what you need in your relationship. 2. Tell each other your individual needs. 3. Know that your partner may not be able to meet all of those needs. 4. Be willing to compromise. 5. Dont demand your partner change just to meet your expectations. 6. See all points of view, not just your own. 7. Try to work problems out honestly and sincerely St. George residents Caroline and David Blunl-cwho have been married almost 40 years, said these steps do work. Communication and talking back and forth with each other about your needs is important, David Blunk said. Share your likes and dislikes too. It has been part of your bodys make up since you were little. If there are problems it is important for both people to keep the relationship going, Caroline Blunk said. Caroline Blunk said: I would have to say both people will have to give 100 percent and fill in the gaps when they fall short of his or her best... (her; husband laughed and said, Mostly his best.) If a partner is slacking the other will have to be willing to give their all. If one is sick, the otherhas to pitch in, not divide things up into what he or she does. The Blunks also said compromise is an important aspect of a healthy relationship. If neither person compromises in the relationship it can cause tension or other problems between them. Some signs of an unhealthy relationship include trying to manipulate the other person, making someone feel bad, criticizing someone, being afraid of someones temper, having a constant temper with someone, being overly possessive, using physical force and threats, or having these threats or force done or said to you. St. George resident Jim Raburn said its not easy maintaining a healthy relationship. Nagging doesnt work," Raburn said. Its not easy to compromise, and sometimes it can feel like you give and the other one just takes. Raburn said the problem can be caused simply by someone's attitude. If you or your partner has a bad attitude about the relationship it will be obvious. Raburn suggested having a good sense of humor. 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