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Show WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30,2015 DIXIESUNNEWS.COM Rebel Midnight 5k benefits scholarships GOALS continued from page DSU including new buildings and new programs. It all comes with a new tag line for DSU, active learning, active life. The new honors program was announced to be named after Craig and 1 have the desired outcomes and strategies on how to make them a reality, Williams said. The most important people in the process of creating the plan were students and the community, Williams said. Student Body President Matt Devore, a senior integrated studies major from Mesquite, Nevada, said the strategic plan was done right because it involves the students. It took a year to make, Devore said. They took the time to go talk to the students. It is shown in the plan that it is all about the students. Williams said there are many changes planned for BY SPENCER RICKS SpencerRicks Running through campus dressed in a costume at midnight is something that may usually get the cops called on you. But thats exactly what over 100 students, faculty and community members did as part of the sixth annual Rebel Midnight 5k Friday night. The event was organized by the Dixie State University Student Alumni Association for Homecoming week to raise money for student scholarsi hips. Alexis Truman, a fresh- man general education major from St. George and vice president of student involvement for DSUSAA, said she planned the 5k race to uphold tradition and get community involved with campus events. I just love the environment here, Truman said. Everyone is so excited and there is so much school spirit at the Rebel Midthe night 5k, Its a great tradit- ion that I hope carries on in years to come. Austin Manuele, a junior biology major from St. George, said despite the course being poorly lit and confusing at parts, it was fun and competitive. I just like to stay active and get involved, Manuele said. It was a little hard near the beginning and everyone nearly went the wrong way, but Id do the Rebel Midnight 5k again. Kaden McDonald, a junior integrated studies major from St. George, won the race. I was involved in organizing the Midnight 5k last year, and I love to run, so it was a to come out and complete, McDonald said. President Biff Williams attended the race with his family. He agreed to donate $ 1 to the scholarship fund for every runner who beat him. Over 100 people crossed the finish line before Williams finished at just under 40 minutes. Events like this build Dixie spirit, Williams said. I love coming out to school events, seeing everyone and participating with the students and faculty members. This is our school, and its traditions like this that keep us going. Maureen' Boothe, who have donated half a million dollars to the program. The plan also laid out a goal for DSU to be No. 1 in community engagement. Williams said there is committee in place that will be searching for a new mascot to better identify DSU within the next year. As a part of branding DSUs identity, Williams said he also wants St. George to be a university town by displaying DSU spirit all over St. George. We want something that makes Dixie something we can grasp on to, Williams a ment plan, student success center, community engagement center, new commencement center, partnership program with the University of Utah, and a compensation plan for teachers are all parts of the strategic plan. Jordan Parker, a freshman communication major from Hurricane, said he was most excited for the new facilities that will be a part of our campus. Im very excited about a new football stadium, Parker said. I think the fact that they are utilizing the resources unique to southern Utah is an amazing part of the plan. The outline of the strategic plan can be viewed online. i i V &. f :?r ' V f , r. f t w i . . i U i afvjk Ur -- y 4 f 7 i - h- The Dixie State University Ambassadors compete in Rock the Mall Ten different clubs ticipated in Rock the Mall Sept 25, performing variations of the school song aJ par- r ' m I i , i. A f 1 i f u 1 VD X 7 -. 1 i er ( i I r h 3 said. Our campus belongs to our community. A structured enroll- Runners line up at the starting line for the Rebel Midnight 5k Friday The race was held to raise money for student scholarships This year's race was renamed to Rebel Midnight 5k from Midnight 5k as it was known ever since DSU became a university in 2013. Truman said the race was renamed to preserve the rebel tradition of Homecoming, although she didnt have a say in the new name. Several participants came dressed in costume with the theme of the race, Run through the decades. Costumes included wigs, tie dye clothing and tutus. Truman said she was hoping for a minimum of 200 participants to run in the race. The turnout ended up being around 120 people. Although she was disappointed, Truman said she is still happy with how the event turned out. I didnt have as much time to plan it as I would have wished, Truman said. We still earned a lot of money for scholarships, and I think the people who did come out enjoyed themselves. The race started and finished at Hansen Stadium and circled campus twice. -- t Students kiss in the fountain at midnight Sept 26 in the "True Rebel" rite of Homecoming week "True Rebel" is a longstanding tradition at Dixie State University |
