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Show WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 2 - DIXIESUNNEWS.COM Q8A hosts candidate Attorney general after opponent drops out of debate BY CANDY ROLAND Candygirlspen , It takes two to have a debate, and it takes one to talk about his campaign. Republican Attorney General Sean Reyes took the stage by himself without his challenger, Jon Harper, Democratic attorney general candidate, in the Eccles Fine Arts Center at Dixie State University Sept. 21. Harper canceled the debate and dropped out of the attorney general election due to medical reasons. Even though Harper canceled, the Utah Debate Committee's policy states debates must go on regardless. As a public servant, Reyes said he promised to be a lawyer for the people and wants to engage with millennia's and regain their trust and interest in the government. "If students feel like public officials care, it doesn't matter what position officials hold; it will help students get more interested in politics," Reyes said. Reyes said the biggest issues millennia's face are illicit drugs, pornography and voter apathy. fon-1'1e- , , Homecoming is Oct. 17 - Oct. 22. What events during Homecoming week are your favorite and why? Tweet us using voiceofdixie. 1- - t4,1! ? vet , - .: 01' 4, 4 I sc 3 .4- ;t. ,$ 3, reintegrated with society, Reyes said. Diversionary programs, or e programs that allow criminal avoid to offenders charges, are better solutions that allows for punishment and accountability but give e offenders opportunities to become productive members of society, he said. "We have to understand the human side of the equation," Reyes said. "People need a chance for reintegration." Reyes said his administration has opened rehabilitative programs and championed for criminal justice reform, but resources are underfunded. Reyes said these programs need continued support from law enforcement, the business community and government. r i; t. ; DIXIE SUN NEWS P.' Voter apathy Reyes said he wants millemnals to know every vote matters. "Your generation has an incredible opportunity to impact the world in a way no generation has before through social media alone," Reyes said, speaking directly to students. Reyes said there are a lot of distractions for millennials but wants to inspire them to be proactive by joining a campaign, applying for an internship, or getting involved with the community. He said he can enlighten and educate millennials to get them more involved with politics by hosting TED talks at universities and interacting with millennials at Comic Con and E3 Entertainment Software Association. "I hope to be one to bridge that and make politics more accessible and relatable," Reyes said. first-tim- Pornography Reyes said pornography was the gateway for most of the people he has prosecuted for human trafficking, sexual abuse and rape. "The need or desire to get a fix becomes greater and (Treater and can lead to darker perversions," he said. Reyes said his administration takes an aggressive stance on pornography and works with a number of Audience opinion DSU President Biff Williams said he was hopeful for an actual debate, but thought the event was a valuable opportunity. "Events like these are great active learning experiences," Williams said. "The debate helped students learn about the issues and lees them technology companies to investigate and prosecute online crimes like child pornography. Some solutions for youth t. P. t. Spencer Ricks, v P News Editor it Drayson Ball, Sports Editor k- z.. Ashley Harrison, Features Editor Hanna Pollock, Opinion Editor Jalen Jones, Photo Editor I. Emily Fisher, Social Media Editor Diana Fossett, Copy Editor Stockton McMullin, Ad Manager Markee Heckenliable, Jess Arruda Kylea Custer Joe Nelson Chelsea Ponce to' ' t - r- t. 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Jennings ,, ,,, ,,, - Dixie State University ,-. , L., , : , -- , ,, , . ,, . , , HOW TO REACH US , D.',.,:ni , - i, A - BY SPENCER RICKS Spencer Ricks Dixie State University administrators and faculty members are fighting a specific mode of cheating in the Testing Center with a new proposed policy. When a test has only one - version and is administered in the Testing Center over multiple days, it gives students the opportunity to cheat by telling classmates about the material on the test, said Michael Lacourse, vice president of academic affairs and provost. Lacourse sent an email announcement Aug. 23 to faculty see CHEATING page 3 1 , ,',, ....' i I ! ' 1 ,f , , 1 , r' ',4,7s. 1 .. 1 , i , the quality of the confer- ences," Boothe said. "We've been happy with the Pac West Conference." Boothe said the conference move will potentially reduce costs and travel times, as most of the RMAC colleges are in Colorado. However, moving to the RMAC may still allow games in California against PacWest schools, Boothe said. 9 1 , ' I A , - '', ,,,, , ''.. , ', .1 ! I , , , ,,, x oo oo i i , I I ! 1 Republican Attorney General Sean Reyes took the stage by himself Sept. 21 in the Eccles Fine Arts Center to answer questions from the audience. Jon Harper, former Democratic attorney general candidate, canceled the debate and dropped out of the race due to medical reasons. critically think and formulate an opinion about who they would vote for." Nicole Gregory, a junior history major from St. George and College Democrats Club president, said Reyes had some good points, but he still does not have her vote. She said she would research the Libertarian candidate and the independent candidate, but if neither of them support her opinion, she will opt out to vote. "I just don't believe Sean Reyes is going to support what I support and will Building and funds approvals 1 ence change. Boothe said RMAC officials will vote on DSU's application by the end of October, but Boothe said he is "confident" the RMAC will accept DSU. "The RMAC is a highly places cheakiing , 1 continued from page Proposed policy tt "747,,,7.1,;, I TRUSTEES Editor-in-Chi- '" oc' ' ' z.1-'-' ! first-tim- Illicit drugs "These are not hard street criminals we are talking about," Reyes said. "These are our kids, soccer moms, people that we meet, our neighbors (and) church goers," Reyes said. "We can't incarcerate our way out of 1,19i A - LI -- i 4 online programs like Fight the New Drug and Fortify Program to educate and stand against the harmful affects pornography can have, Reyes said. problem by denying them the help they need to become - ft are to get involved with this issue." There is not enough room in prisons, and putting people there only exacerbates the The board of trustees unanimously approved an additional $8.6 million to be allocated to Legend Solar Stadium to help with renovations. $10 million was donated by Legend Solar in May to help kick off the stadium upgrade project, which will eventually include improved grandstands and locker rooms, 5,000 additional seats on the east side of the stadium, and a new track. The board also was unanimously in favor of the plans for the Human Performance Building, a $50 million dollar health and recreation building to be built at DSU. Sherry Ruesch, executive director of facilities management, presented the most plans of the Human Performance Building. She said the original planned location of the Human Performance Building of the current tennis courts was moved to the parking lot west of the Student Activity Center. Ruesch said parking won't be lost, as the parking lot will replace the tennis courts and the tennis courts will move to the current location of East Elementary, which DSU purchased last year. Ruesch said the Human Performance Building is ranked second on the list of priority buildings for the state legislature to fund. She said her goal is to show the legislature what up-to-d- t protect all my rights and my family's rights in the end," Gregory said. She said it is important for students to come to these events and educate themselves about who they should vote for and more importantly, why students are voting for that person. "I spoke with the candidate, I made my voice heard about the issues, and I know I am supporting a candidate who is going to stand for what I stand for and will support what I support," Gregory said. the need is for the Huinan Performance Building "We want to emphasize the Human Performance Building will be an academic building," Ruesch said. "This is a building the students have made a priority as a recreation and health building, but there will also be a lot of classrooms in there." The board of trustees also unanimously approved the decision to change the name of the Multicultural Diversity Center to the Multicultural Inclusion Center to accommodate LGBTQ students. New academic programs Michael Lacourse, vice president of academic affairs and provost, told the board of trustees new academic programs, including graduate programs, are coming to DSII soon. Lacourse said the graduate programs DSU administrators are focusing on include educa tion, computer science, genet counseling and accounting. A new paralegal certificate was also recently approved for DSU. "We do better than anyone at converting students to graduate programs," Lacourse said. "We just need to start offering these programs at DSU if we're going to grow." The next board of trustees meeting will be Nov. 4 in the Zion Room of the Holland Centennial Commons. |