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When youre not hitting the books, there are several great places off campus with cheap eats and cool treats. Students on campus ut Sun BY SHANNON JOHNSON Dixie Sun StaffWriter priority on ih list, whether it is is le sees or or a to spend. This summer Dixie State College students divided attention between outdoor activities and earning money for school. Freshman Lydia Pearce, a fashion design major from Alpine, worked at Hollister in the Red Cliffs Mall. She said working through the summer helped to save money for bills that came to ling vw.stateuniversity.c the student college ge about $13,000 per i makes only about er month. site, it indi-- lt debt incurred lending school can esame the hery quickly. i should discretion and student nth wisely to Students are looking everywhere to save a dollar, their earnings steadily rising, kind of lifestyle is a for disaster, Financial rector J.D. Robertson specially if student lander ties is on Editor is Edit EEdit Its Editor tie i involved. 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Between economic hardship and the increase of tuition, it can be hard to stay out of debt. prevent .nfortunately, the 'of college-goer- s m Edit vice to give to freshmen about this semester: Here at Dixie, you dont have to wony about the cliques that existed in high school, he said. Its a very friendly atmosphere that envelops the student body. The easiest way to become a part of it is jusi getting involved, making new friends, and enjoying your time here at DSC. JACOBSON StaffWriter MATT it Red Storm hits. Dixie State College is in the heart of St. George and almost always in the heat. According to http:new.dixie.eduodr the DSC outdoor recreation programs website link, there are endless possibilities when it comes to adventure. You can bike, hike or rock climb at Zions National Park just 45 minutes away. Hurricane studying business had one last bit of ad- to avoid debt Students enjoy summer given f activities during vacation ips adies, man Jonathon Morrell said a simple piece of advice about classroom behavior: Dont take your cell phones to class. He went on to explain that the distractions that come with using your cell phone during class are completely unnecessary and not worth the trouble. As for studying, Kim Larsen, an adjunct in the developmental studies depart If youre more of a water person, you can head over to Lake Powell, which is just under two hours from St. George for some water skiing, tubing, and more. Aaron Pugh, a sophomore from Hurricane studying business administration had this to say about Dixies convenient location: Its so awesome to be able to go do all these tight things so close to school. Other close attractions include the Brian Head Ski Resort, Las Vegas, and the Grand Canyon, so Dixie has variety that everyone can enjoy. To put it simply, Dixie State College has a lot to offer, and there is something for everyone. Gabe Phillips, a junior from modest housing, and a little bit of transportation. A lot of students get themselves in trouble by spending their loans on things like car payments, clothes, fast food, insurance and other items that arent related to their education, Robertson said. Jamie Avery, a senior nursing major from Kaysville, findsthat having flm doesnt have to break the bank. I love hiking and fishing, she said. You pay $2.50 for a cup of worms, and have a fim day at the lake with your friends. You get to eat what you catch, so you dont have to pay for do. Here are some tips from Aveiy had some suggestions on bargains, as well. "There are lots of deals on things, you just have to be willing to find them," she said. "I bought a great microwave at the D.I., but Save your spare change and count it and roll it yourself. Coin counting machines usually rip you off. Sell your used textbooks online and make extra cash. Trying to eat on 12 cents? Two words: ramen noodles Try www.download.com for free music, videos, games and utilities Forget about T.V. Watch shows through the Internet. Shows can usually be viewed through hulu.com. Check newspapers, like the Dixie Sun, for upcoming free events: concerts, fairs, theater, festivals, art galleries, etc. Ask for practical items for Christmasbirthdays. Getting things you need saves you from spending the dont tell anyone." Selling down is a good way to save money. Hayli Hunt, a senior communication major from New Harmony, said, I had two cars and realized I didnt need them, so I sold cash. them both." She said she is a champion of carpooling and walking, and that its not a big deal going to school on a small nothing. Donate plasma (try Bio-Liat 8 6 N. 2860 East in dinner. campus. Saving money while going to college isnt hard to -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Dont shop hungry. Feeling the uige to splurge? Instead go for a run, a bike ride or a brisk walk. You'll get some induced serotonin, and cost you will the feeling -- exercise-- fe -- 1 St. George). -- Get a job in the food service industry. Chances are high that you can eat for free. her way. Sophomore Becky Muir, an elementary education major from Las Vegas, said to earn money for school she worked at Bed Bath and and slept in a cave, she said. We also found a pond and a tire swing that we had fim using. Pearce also visited Bear Lake this summer, where her family has an annual trip. Being the youngest, she said her siblings go and get together with the family. When she wasnt camping or swimming, Pearce spent her time at Rebel Creek Ridge where there was enough entertainment to go around. Rebel Creek is a lot more active during the summer because while school is going on people are more responsible in getting back to schedules and routines, she said. the Maloof Money Cup, the biggest skateboarding contest in the world My brother got my friend and I VIP passes on the front row, and later we got to hang out with pro skaters all weekend, he said It was pretty much the best weekend of my life honestly. Nico Dato, a sophomore communication major from Bountiful, went with Taylor to the skateboarding contest But when Dato wasnt in California, he was at the University of Utah or going boating with friends. We went boating everywhere: Utah Lake, Echo Lake, Pineview Reservoir," Beyond. I got a promotion to be the customer service trainer, and I was proud of myself for the hard work I had done, she said. Since Muir was focusing her efforts on work this summer, entertainment consisted of midnight movies such as "Transformers,"" GI Joe" and "Harry Potter." She also hiked around Dixie Rock with her husband, staying in St. George for the most part. With the ending of her apartment contract, Muir needed to move all of her things into a new apartment down the street. We moved in to a new apartment in May and that was quite an adventure, she said. There were lots of boxes to move and little time to move them. However, when Muirwas all moved in she was happy to see that her front porch was the perfect stage for fireworks set off after baseball games all summer. When Pearce wasnt working, she also spent time enjoying St. George and surrounding areas. I went cliff jumping here with friends a couple times, then we went camping at Gunlock where we looked at the stars, had a bonfire, Kyle Schmidt, a sophomore business major from Sandy, rides hard on the hillside dirt trails. Riding, camping and boating are some of many summer tivities students enjoyed. Without school we were able to have raves with glow sticks, techno music and dancing, and stay up all night." Pearce said living in St. George is a lot different than Salt Lake, where she lived last summer. St. George definitely gives you better sun and outdoor stuff, while Salt Lake is all about indoor activities like the TRAX or shopping, Pearce said. Freshman Tom Taylor, a general education major from Salt Lake, said his goal this summer was to have as much fim as possible before school starts. Besides boating and skateboarding, Taylor made a lot of trips to California. His favorite trip was to Orange County where he attended ac- Dato said. "I probably went three times a week after work. Dato woriced at Teleperformance in the mornings where he was a temporary intern. But as soon as he was off work, hed head to the lake. He also visited his family in Miami about three times where his parents have a house. I tried to stay busy so I wouldnt go crazy, he said. If youre idle too long you get in a pattern of that I wanted to be busy and active this summer. While the summer seemed busy for DSC students this year, school starting may not be a negative thing. While work and activities are fun, its nice to dive back into something that will secure a future, Dato said. |