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Show 6 iWtffttril'ilUTTM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013 DIXIESUNNEWS.COM To catch up on the 5- -- mim sex column controversy, search Erotic Topic at DixieSunNews.com BY SHELBY MISRASI amazing weather and outdoor activities." Draper has had experiences working in both Salt Lake City and Nevada, but he said he prefers working in St. Editor-in-Chi- ef After going to school for the majority of life, students may be stressed about what comes after the final graduation day, but students, stress no more because St. George is one of the top 10 happiest places to find a job after college graduation. According to the article The 10 Happiest Cities For College Grads Forbes writer Jacquelyn by Smith, St. George tops the list with a ranking of 3.89 out of 5. The annual average salary in the sunshine city is $60,781, and it is known for its environment of beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation and friendly residents. The living cost is lower than larger cities, and it includes a metropolitan area with the rural feel. Steve Bringhurst, executive director at the Dixie State University Career Center, said there are many things that would make St. George a happy workplace. I would assume the weather and location would be good to begin with, Bringhurst said. He also said the people of St. George make it a better working environment. Theyre friendly with a good work ethic, Bringhurst said. Theyre willing to help others. Lynzee Crosland, a DSU elementary education graduate, said St. George has many jobs with coworkers who are great to communicate and get along with. George. "Salt Lake is dirty, grimy, and people aren't as happy there as we are here," Draper said. "Nevada is just a dirt hole, and there's nothing there." Job-Seeki- Crosland said she knows many DSU graduates who i stayed in St. George to work.- The majority of the people I graduated with in elementary education have gotten teaching jobs here, Crosland said. A lot of my friends who have wanted to stay have found jobs as well. It helps that DSU has! a really good nursing program and teaching program because those two professions are usually in high demand. Bringhurst said there are Mariah McDermott, a sophomore dental hygiene major from Sandy, anticipates her future as a graduate living in St. George. The city home to Dixie State University was recently ranked No. l happiest city for college graduates. Also, the community has a lot to do with happy jobs because you are able to enjoy your surroundings. According to the article, Washington County School District, DSU, Intermountain Health Care (Dixie Regional Medical Center), the City of St. George, and SkyWest Airlines are the largest employers in St. George. Whitney Garrett, a DSU elementary education graduate, currently works as an elementary school teacher at Heritage Elementary and loves St. George because of all of the activities to participate in. "There are always events going on to fit anyone's hobbies and interests," Garrett said. "I enjoy hiking, playing volleyball with family, swimming and being able to enjoy the nice weather. It provides great stress relief from the daily stressors of life. I think the nice weather has a huge impact on moods and happiness." Bringhurst said the employees in the Career Center are finding more students staying and working in St. George every year because of both the experience with the university and the experience in St. George. Cameron Draper, a DSU psychology graduate, currently works at Dixie as an AV technician. He said he thinks St. George fully deserves the 3.89. "St. George has so many great reasons to be here, Sex columnist resigns: disputed Erotic Topic spirals into silence BY KATIE MCKELLAR Features Editor Spiral of Silence: Its a wretch to resist. As the author of last semesters Dixie Sun News publication Erotic Topic, the column on human sexuality, I know exactly what it's like to face d opinion dissent. For those of you who dont know, Spiral of Silence Theory describes how minority opinions wither in the wide-sprea- of due to fear of isolation. Its a sobering reality, just like any other injustice in the world. People shouldnt be afraid to speak their mind. So, with that mindset and Erotic Topic as my channel, I became a member of the vocal minority as someone striving to defy this biased spiral. As I expected, my column met much resistance. No surprise there. Plus, I felt strong enough to face the opposition, and enough passion to drive my cause to activate discussion of a taboo topic that shouldnt be so taboo. So I persisted. Amidst the controversy, Dixie Sun News posted a Facebook poll March 25 asking readers whether or not Erotic Topic should continue. By the end of the semester, 42 percent supported the column while 58 percent didn't. In response to the results, with people under I had especially for someone who just graduated," Draper said. "Any outdoor kind of person wants to go hiking, climbing, swimming, anything. They have so many different things that you can do here." Garrett agreed that there are plenty of reasons to stay in St. George to work. "I have a lot of family in St. George, and I have fallen in love with the area over the last three years I've lived here," Garrett said. "(There's) such great people, many job opportunities in St. George with the growing community, and the employees in the Career Center can help students find those connections. Bringhurst said one of the biggest things to consider prior to graduation is an internship. go to the Career If students Center, the employees can help them create a resume, look over an existing resume, and search for internship and job opportunities. Bringhurst said experience is what will help you get the job you want. To contact the Career Center, cah 652-773- 7. y i. Foamy Friday: suds to welcome students back the impression that that would be the end of Erotic Topic (The majority has spoken!) I wrote an address with fire in my heart about why it should stay. I wrote about my ongoing motivation to give minorities a voice and assured the 42 percent would not be forgotten as other editors and I planned to contemplate the column's fate in between semesters. see COLUMNIST page 7 The dance will be outside in Disc jockey Marcus Wing and 55 gallons of foam solution is set to contribute to the traditional Foam Dance this Friday. The Foam Dance, the first dance of the school year hosted by Dixie State University, will welcome new and old students. Brandon Price, a senior mass communication major from Perry and vice president of communication for the Dixie State University Student Association, said there will be two industrial-size- d foam machines that will chum out foam onto the dance floor for students to enjoy. Price said the machines GRAPHIC KATIE MCKELLAR DIXIE SUN NEWS are capable of producing about of the North Instructional Building on Aug. 23 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Students can purchase tickets for $10 with a DSU student ID in the Campus Store starting Aug. 21 until Aug. 23. Tickets can be purchased the night of the dance, but the price will be raised to $20 at the door. Students must have an ID to show that they are 18 or older. Price said students will have a variety of things to look forward to, including DJ Marcus Wing, who is known for his spontaneity. 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