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Show - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2 - DIXIE SUN 20wi Club options on campus increasing that communication has been the key, Hirschi BY KORY PHELPS Dixie Sun Staff Writer said. Club action at Dixie State College surges forward after old restrictions break, inspiring new clubs and more student participation. Abby Hirschi, a junior dental hygiene major from Layton and Inter Club Council vice president, said, This year we the have organization, providing a council-base- d system for the categories of clubs. This change has allowed for greater contact with the individual clubs, thus providing greater and more direct accessibility of organizations to student leadership resources, Hirschi said. This personalization of the ICCs structure has had a major impact on the fulfillment of each club members needs. I personally know -every club president and lots of club members, which has been really good, but that interaction with their representative, Weekly meetings with the ICC as well as fre- quent updates via 'and even brief exchanges in the classroom have led to a much more dynamic inand friendship-base- d teraction with club members and presidents, Hirschi said. The restructuring of the ICC came under the direction of Student Body President Dewey Denning, the executive council members, and Dean of Students Del Beatty. Additionally, previous requirements for merit money have been rescinded, thus enabling clubs on campus to choose their level of involvement with campus events, such as club rush. This change fosters the success of the more clubs like the Ultimate Frisbee Club or the Spiritual Sciences Club, both of which require little funding, Hirschi said. With budget boundaries far from stretched, room for new clubs abounds. socia- l-minded X 7i - H i 1 r" O ' x original goal for the end of this year. Scott McCune, a junior business administration major from Rochester, N. Y. and vice president of the American Disability Association, said their participation in club rush greatly bolstered their h roster from roughly of their current 70 members. Their service-oriente- d approach to club activities aims to support students and raise awareness on DSCs campus and in one-sixt- Clockwise, the Hispanic Club, ROTC, L3 Club, Spiritual Science Club and Dixie State Dance team are a few of the 47 clubs on campus. The number of clubs on campus has nearly doubled since fall semester. the community, McCune through club participabeing a member and pres tion has increased said. ident of the SS club inThe benefits of being a clude expanded social greatly from last year and hopes it will conmember of or starting a opportunities, leadership stretch tinue to be an excellent to the chance club can be great for each and all avenue for minority inthe student. ordinary, beyond fluence. while a diversity junpromoting Casey Anderson, For those students who in religion, Anderson said. ior CIT major from Fer-ro- n wish to pledge their own and president of the Kona de la Cruz, a sophomore communication club, contact Hirschi at Spiritual Sciences Club, 7 or visit said the new changes (435) major from Corona, Calif., and her in the student govand the have eased back the general stress of maintaining ernment room, located diversity club on the second floor of the SS club. representative, said the the Gardner Center. minority representation Among the benefits, beg' BY Di? The re si l;d,i nitm 652-751- multi-cultur- al ipto bgr filer ;;mb jina Chi Many DSC students living without insurance BY MARK GREEN Dixie Opinion Editor Most students on campus agree that health insurance is important, but the search for the best health care option can be complicated and confusing. It is difficult to determine what percentage of Dixie State College students have health insurance, but Dean of Students Del Beatty said the school has seen an increase in uninsured students over the last three years. Its partially because of the economy, he said. tI ir f one-ha- z':tn IMJT Text transaction codes m lf fx i w , k S r one-thir- n A l Previously students were on their parents health care, and the parents have lost their health care, so then in turn the students have lost theirs as well. Beatty said he would d to guess that about of students on campus are without health t to 4141 1 for account balances and recent transaction history. Use your mobile browser or download the app to transfer funds, find ATMs and track your expenses. Text "Goldenwest" to 41411 or visit gwcu.mobi in the Goldenwest Mobile Branch today! New members welcome! St. George Branch 1805 West Sunset Blvd. M-T- Fri: Sat: We'll 9am 9am 9am take care of you. Use of Goldenwests Mobile Branch on your prone requires texting features If you do not have a texting p ar o' ,our phone, you may incur extra chcKqcs from your .v.relcss carricr-Ptcdconsult witn your witclos provider tor information and pricinq details regardirq your phone s functionality and texting plan 17 ., TiUSuUglw branch locations including St. Georqel 1 BOO 283'4S50 7201 qwcu org qwcu mobi - 5pm - 5:30pm - 2pm to enroll insurance. Wellness Center Coordinator Barbara Johnson said about 50 percent of the students who come to the Wellness Center for medical help do not have health insurance, and most students with insurance are covered by their parents plan. Tyler Sorensen, a freshman business major from Santa Clara, said insurance is important because students are constantly exposed to risk, and insurance will help save money in the long run. Jerri Staton, a senior integrated studies major from Kanab, is walking proof of the money saving properties of health insurance. My husband broke his collarbone, she said. Without insurance it would have cost us about $100,000. With insurance we only paid about $ 1 ,000. Other students have insurance but are uncertain about the details of their coverage. Dajuan Caton, a freshman nursing major from Las Vegas, said he is covered by his mothers insurance plan but that he doesnt know if the insurance transfers to the state of Utah. I hurt my right hand during my first semester, he said, and I went home to Vegas to get it treated because I wasnt sure if it the health insurance plan transferred to Utah." Johnson said if students are not sure whether their insurance transfers from their home state they should contact their parents or the insurance company to get a list of approved health care providers. Wendy Canfield, a health and life insurance specialist at Sherry S. McGhee State Farm Insurance Agency, 67 N. 300 East, said her office has set up a booth during WOW week for the last six or seven years and insures many DSC students. Canfield said their agency offers an insurance policy through Assurant Health that is designed specifically for college students. She said the cost of the plan is based on the age of the student and the cost of the deductible. Students can select a $250, $500, $1,000 or $2,500 deductible. Students are responsible for all health care costs until the deductible amount is met each calendar year. After medical bills are above the deductible amount, the plan pays 80 percent of health care costs until the total amount reaches $10,000. After that it pays 100 percent of costs up to $100,000. Students can keep this policy even after they graduate as long as they continue to pay their premiums, Canfield said. Canfield also said the most important thing for students to remember when buying health insurance is to sit down and discuss the details of their policy with an insurance agent. At our office we like to have a appointment with students so they know exactly what to expect froth their insurance, she said. Canfield also said this face-to-fa- prevents unpleasant surprises when it comes time to pay medical bills. She said one of the most common surprises for students is that maternity expenses are generally not covered, condior that tions are not covered until after 12 months of continuous coverage. conditions are any health issues that the student has received treatment for prior to securing insurance. Beatty said DSC, like most colleges in the United States, does not offer health insurance for students. However, it does offer information about low cost health insurance through Sentrys Student Security Plan or The American College Student Association. Pamphlets from both companies are available in tire rack next to the student government offices. For those without insur do: nng ance, there are several .tret alternatives for receiogi ving medical care. Ui Johnson said the Wellness una Center offers students who :hc are not covered by insujoh rance vouchers for treatmem Cl at IHC Instacare, as well as lg! free mental health therapy po sessions. The vouchers cover the cost of the doctors fee, but ally other costs for things like ::yv medicines or speafoi cial tests are not included .it, Johnson said students should come to the WelPR lness Center for their voucher before going to IHC, but but if its an emergency go to Instacare ara first and worry about the ppe voucher later. Bef to Johnson said up eight free mental health therapy IDS sessions are available to "esit t e s, students, and e students can use up to four. Another option for those without insurance is the Doctors Volunteer Clinic of St. George, located at 1063 E. Riverside Drive. According to the clinic's Web site, it offers general full-tim- e part-tim- medical, hypertension, gynecology, mental health and dental clinics to the Inpublic free of charge. of hours formation about ofservices and operation fered can be found at www.doctorsvolunteer- - IsSO lent aid :ave y,i ig tc U ith e nc ierm Wb ons procs Mint Teger loreg MllC Uah clinc.org. leak The Southwest Utah miss Community Health Center :airs medical offers low-coof H care to anyone in the comsaid munity. Beatty said price are based on ability to pa)' Ptesi and most students only pa! Proc about $20 for their visits B aBeatty said one of the f re dvantages of the clinic is for t, that they partner with other ofpt facilities to get patients da As counts on lab tests, prescription medicines and land other health care essential 'he The health center has t" Ne ftS offices, one located at Polu an1! N. 100 East, suite 101, 'Me, another at 24 0 Riverside "mp Drive. More information Peof can be found at oft! www.swuchc.com. encc st 1 1 |