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Show WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 2 - DIXIESUNNEWS.COM -'- X S H Hf j i I k t t 1 i i I J f- - 4 1 BY For pictures of Friday's Foam Dance, check out Dixie Sun News Facebook page. JORDAN EAMES JordanEamesDSN Student and faculty efforts are being made to either change or keep Dixies name. The controversy over what Dixie means first appeared in 2012 when it was announced the campus would become a university. This created heavy debate on and off campus; however, no name change went into effect. The word 'Dixie' is a reference to the South during the Civil War. an Dannelle Larsen-Rifassociate social sciences professor, said she is for the name change because of diversity issues and e, V ' L V '. 1 inspired by community in the most positive important thing. Larsen-Rif- e wrote a letter to the editor in The Spectrum seeking a discussion on the issue; however, she is not actively promoting the issue. She said she is more than willing to discuss the name change given its importance. Hannah Durant, a sophomore criminology major from Elkton, Maryland, discourages the name change because of St. Georges strong sense of community and history. Anytime I walk down the street, the community has something 'Dixie' because they went to DSU or their ancestors went to DSU, Durant said. The community is very involved, and the name change would impact them students and way is an greatly. ers for U mi- norities in education. People have contacted me and said I thought about going to DSU but wouldnt because of the name or I thought about teaching there but would not apply because of said. I have concern that the name Dixie privileges one heritage or one race over others. This could be one the motivation for her stance is the name. mo- My tivation is to promote the best interest of have a concern that the name Dixie privileges one heritage or one race over others. This could be one of the barriers for minorities in I the students in the institution, said. think putting our best foot forward and I education. all of Dannelle Larsen-Rif- e associate social sciences professor our students and all of our faculty and everybody in this said Durant said Dean of Students Del Beatty partly motivated her stance against the name change. "Beatty (told me he) asked a woman from Alabama what Dixie means to her, and she said 'warm weather and good people,' Durant said. And to me, thats what Dixie does mean: warm weather and good people. Theres a lot of good people here. Durant, along with a few other students, manages social media accounts in favor of keeping Dixies name. Physically representing their stance on campus is something she said they arent thinking about right now. Public Relations Director Jyl Hall said DSU is not considering a name change at this time. . , V 1 the student or may have an opportunity to appeal the decision. Soderberg said the policy distinguishes the Gardner Student Center and the adjoining lawn and patios as sort of an open forum where students can engage in free speech activities. non-stude- SPEECH continued from page MORE the community alike. of the barri- minority rights. One of the concerns I have is unintentional institutional racism, a ; i DIXIE NAME CONTROVERSY RESURFACES Larsen-Rif- e -- t K. i NEWS CONTENT View our live, weekly news show online at SouthernUtahLive.com DIXIE SUN NEWS Emily Havens, Editor-in-Chi- Spencer Ricks, News Editor Nick Anderson, Opinion Editor Karli Kuhn, Sports Editor Markee Heckenliable, Features Editor Jalen Jones, Photo Editor Ryan Huskins, Multimedia Editor Emily Fisher, Social Media Editor Jordan Eames, Copy Editor Dallin Spackman, Ad Manager Justin Badger Nick Barnum Jacob Brown J C Collier Brayden Dobson TeeJay Johnson Porter Larsen Chaney Kohl Breanna Opdahl Candy Roland Ashley Thompson Andrew Pinckney Rhiannon Bent, Adviser HOW TO REACH US 1 restrict speech on campus as long as those restrictions are content neutral, narrowly tailored to serve government interest, and leave open and ample alternatives. As long as DSU stays within these guidelines, the university can: Jennings Bldg Fax (435)655-401- 9 dixiesundixie edu wwwdixiesunnews com Ads dixiesunadsdixie edu or (435) 414-009- 5 The Dixie Sun News is distributed each Wednesday during Fall and Spring semesters as a publication of Dixie State University the communication department and Dixie State University Student Activities The unsigned editorial on the opinion page represents the position of Dixie Sun News as determined by its editorial board Otherwise the views and opinions expressed in Dixie Sun News are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Dixie Sun News or any entity of the university Tl i WEEK OF Restrict speech on eas like bulletin boards on campus Restrict obscene or iV 1 Students may engage in free speech in that area without reservation at any li u defamatory speech (spoken, written or otherwise) Restrict students who are handing out fliers on campus if they interfere with classes or the flow of foot traffic across campus Limit commercial speech (mostly advertisements) on campus The types of restrictions that are content neutral and leave open alternatives to students ... are acceptable restrictions, Soderberg said. In addition, other types of speech are not protected: Speech that inflicts injury Speech that incites an immediate breach of the peace Speech that encourages people to perform illegal activities If obscene or defamatory material is posted on campus, DSU administration will review it with the help of legal counsel and determine if its obscene or defamatory before its removed. Soderberg said gov. r!n LTCL c ;3 K ELsees 'Agassi jsrsa U G U precedence. i V L he said. They can reserve it, but they dont have to. Reservations take Kari Sears, a senior education major from Washington, said the new policy has the potential to define the campus as one that allows its students to freely express their opinions. Free speech is just that free speech, Sears said. It doesnt mean everyone has to listen or agree with whats being said. Its good that students are going to get a larger space to practice free speech, I just hope students dont go overboard in doing so. Taking into account DSU holds university status, Camie Nelson, a sophomore health sciences major from Washington, said the change in the policy is wise. This change will be more appreciated by students and help the growth of Dixie, she said. Its important to stay updated on these policies. Weve been very grateful for the insight Soderberg has been able to provide, Williams said. If students have questions about their First Amendment rights on campus, they can email Soderberg at gregorysodeibergutah. r n f h w time, ar- Dixie State University 225 South 700 East St George, UT 84770 Phone (435)552-781- 8 nt 5 T 2 4 KiCKG Ffl -- I .7 9 W Wfl! LEVA F V 2 8 A U 1 f;i CLUB -- t C 31 W l a TUSH! lj! ;A"': if ' t SVA. 1 SOLI HYPL 0 TUT! -- d i r W I r- l, t - T . T, ' t I - rr,,r ! L c c: rr -- u; ,:e . f p' .jictcu:. rr.'V V.E ICir.V tOU CO LTD'; T G FT YG L R Till W iTr 1 1 U5T OLE GAY! HAL Z ANOTHER! 1 i ' FOAM i i j ! I 7 A DANCE! r i 9 - : t ! D r F ? 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