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Show For more freshmen reactions on the new school year, go to DixieSunNews.com. Freshmen anticipate school year continued from page void on BY JULIA BELL News Editor 1 DSUs campus that majority of universities include: an authentic clock with bells that strike on the a Chanting of the school fight song filled the Burns Arena when the freshman class was welcomed to Dixie State University. Dixies annual Freshman Friday was held on Aug. 16. Excitement was in the air as promotional videos were played the traditional fight song was taught. The new students were treated to an opening presentation, a free lunch, a business expo and a slip n slide later that evening. Many freshmen said they chose Dixie because of the welcoming and fun atmosphere of the university. You can tell the university works hard to make everyone feel welcome here, said Devyn Bogh, a freshman general education major from American Fork. Today has been so much fun, and I know it can only get better. Bogh is not the only newcomer who feels that way. The campus is a fun place, said McKell Quilter, a freshman undecided major from Hurricane. I cant wait to live the Dixie life. hour. In addition, the architect, who also designed the Holland Centennial Commons, strived to attract the eyes as much as the ears. Students should take note of the clocks sleek design, and Public Relations Director Steve Johnson said besides the basic service telling time the landmark provides, its place on campus Dixie State University students beat the St. George heat on a giant slip n slide at this years freshman Friday event. ir 1 like my second home. When Kaylee Whiteley, l ' n freshman nursing major from Lindon, heard about the fun and good experia While the university status did influence some students to come, the No.l reason is family tradition. Whether it was parents or siblings, many freshmen had ties to Dixie and said it was an easy decision. My whole family has CUli HI freshman undecided major from Spanish Fork, said. We visited when I was younger a lot, so it is almost a of it. campus. Gus Snell, come to Dixie. The university status demonstrates the dedication and improvement in every aspect at Dixie State University, said Jordon Sharp, director of student involvement and leadership. Students want to be a part While students are excited for the fun activities the school has to offer, President Stephen Nadauld made sure the new students understood their No. 1 job is to be good students. The most important activity you will participate in is school, Nadauld said. Come in with the mindset of I am going to be a university student. The chance for incoming students to become these university students has brought the new comers to ' W will mean much more to students, staff and others who are involved with the school. Like the Holland s opening last fall, numerous press conferences and other construction projects on campus, the tower will help commemorate DSUs recent accomplishments. This clock tower idea was put in place to create a new iconic symbol and have it be placed on our campus, Johnson said. Its going to be something that will probably be the iconic symbol on this campus much like Old Main is up in Logan at Utah State or the clock tower at Weber State. CONSTRUSTION ence her two older siblings had while attending Dixie, she couldnt wait to be a r nI t . , .j l i . n part of it. 1 They loved it here, and I like St. George, Whiteley said. It was just a natural choice for me. Here is a digital rendition of Dixie State Universitys new clock tower. The clock tower is expected to be completed within 3 months of groundbreaking. ;tt7,: mac r- 'J HlfH -- L V LJLLJ L Li . You can trade in your old computer or iOS devices for store credit and upgrade in time for school! Or simply pay less when you buy certified Staff members for the pre-owne- d! S ijxie Sun News team TnnDE-- in STfiTlOfJ You can get course credit for covering DSU happenings. . I i 2.4GHz 2GB RAM 13 White Unibody MacBool? with 250GB hard drive Scholarship positions still available for writers, photographers "? 1 c; and videographers! I 1.86GHz 2GB RAM 13 MacBook Air with 128GB hard drive Experience is preferred but not required. -- 3, For more information, contact Rhiannon Visit Our St. George Simply Mac: 473 S. River Road, St. George, 435.275.2770 Bent at bentdixie.edu. 0 C T j - '0 j Studentscan set 1-- 3 credits in Comm 2210 or 2370. 1 :i Jj. M in the SIMPLYMAC.COM 1 1.877.5.SIMPLY at r 1 Q ,S,uPplie al Apple specialist la See s,ore other countries f Jle1a!'s APple-th.OS is atrademark j 6 " ' r f cri '9. cr t , n trA!3 MacBook and MacBook A,r are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered of Cisco in the U S. and other countries and ,s used under license. al to 'e, ati |