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Show 16' WEDNESDAY, 2 - DIXIESUNNEINS.COM test to ut skills Impromptu BY JONNY W.EAKLEY for these types of things," Anderton said. "It's g coming in and giving impromptu speeches, but I felt good about my final speech and I was very excited about the outcome." The event occurs every year with eight judges, jonnyjunge nerve-wrackin- A speech competition where students had two minutes to prepare and 7 approximately four minutes to speak brought excitement and anxiety to contestants. A total of 22 students put their impromptu skills two rounds and a final top three round. Speeches were pulled from a bowl with quotes, comments and statements of all types. to the test Thursday from p.m. in the Zion room of the Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons at the Mike and Rhonda Tommer Impromptu Speech Competition. Students competed to win a piece of the $1,500 in scholarships donated by the Tommer family. f , t Should DSU housing prevent students of Examples included, "many with good posture. Mike and Rhonda Tommer have sponsored the competition for two years. They said they feel this is continued from page the opposite - L - , .1 participated j VETERANS really prepare for this; it's just how you use your words." cluotes Mitchell was not able to Place this year but he said students' speeches. 'p ,-.-. he continues to improve, Joseph Mitchell, a sophlearn and have fun with omore communications I debate and impromptu major from St. George, atspeeches. tended the event last year. Following Anthe also debate Mitchell, derton were John coach at Dixie High School 1 Glavey, a sophosaid "It brings me back more history major to the good days when from Chicago for in I was in debate high second place, and school." Krissia Beatty, a Mitchell said he en- J senior communijoys the adrenaline I cation major from and exSt. George, and ; Austin Osborne, a citement : studies media that junior AnchorDaniel Reed, a sophomore communication major major from comes from from St. George, takes a look at a notecard ie a or age Alaska, who drawing quote on down ideas some allowed scribble to was tied for third were exa comment and before giving an impromptu speech on Thursday. place. pounding to deeper 22 students in the .- hands make light work," or a quote by Socrates: "To know, is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge." The students were then expected to expound on that thought into a speech that had a clear thesis, is applicable, and all Riley Anderton, a freshman general studies major from Roy, took first place in the competition and won $700. "You can't really prepare said she loves the students' enthusiasm coming into the competition and was very impressed with the competition. PROTEST i continued from page 1 f 1 gender from sleeping over? Tweet us using voiceofdixie. , ' ,:' - - , , '4,, ,- ' ..4....1., - , -, vTh's ,A ,,,-,- 4-- .,:.: 7- .7-7, 0 lived." , Cirrito said the inspiration for the memorial came from two of his experiences. Cirrito said I the first experience was when he was enrolled at DSU for two years before he even knew , ,' there was a veteran organizat tion on campus. The second was when he wasn't able to see ' after the I the flag at half-ma- st , . terrorist attack in Paris. t "The project was like 0. ! , i , planting a seed and watching I , , , it grow until it produced fruit, -- 1 4, and then I got a chance to taste , it," Cirrito said. The project took eight weeks , and nearly 500 man hours .4 pitt,4 to erect the three flags poles I and the engraved monument C dedicated to veterans and their families, said DSU veterans z, z coordinator Steven Roberts. He said the memorial was donated Members of the Marine Corps League and student veterans with the help of 39 donors who adjust the ropes to raise the flag of the United States of America provided cash donations, mateFriday at the dedication of the Veterans memorial on the northrials and man labor totaling the east side of the encampment mall. The ceremony started with a flag raising and singing of the national anthem to set a tone of donations to a price of $49,195. somber respect of the event. Bert Nickson, an Army veteran from St. George, said he awareness to a veterans center nursing major from St. George, was drafted into the Army and said another big part of the in Hazy School of Business memorial is to bring awarereally didn't want to go, but room 135. said he was later grateful for ness that there are veterans on Veterans have a hard time the opportunity. campus. transitioning back to civilian "This memorial means a "We just want veterans to life, and college helps gives lot because the country has know they are welcome here, them a daily purpose again and from we have veterans here and gotten away supporting something for them to work tothe veterans and sometimes we are here to support them," ward, Cirrito said. Veterans can even looking down upon them take those skills and education Neighbor said. and mistreated them terribly," Cinito said the veteran comthey gained at college to find a Nickson said. munity is still very dispersed at place in the world, he said. Vince Neighbor, the vice DSU and they are continuing "Veterans are doers; they president of the veterans club, a to rebuild it. He said they have can't just sit around," Cirrito this memorial now to bring navy veteran, and a sophomore said. - Ni ,,w, I 1. ;,....k--t ,4,4,. - s- ' : . DIXIE SUN NEWS L. Spencer Ricks, Editor-in-Chi- ef Markee Heckenliable, News Editor Drayson Ball, Sports Editor Ashley Harrison, Features Editor Hanna Pollock, Opinion Editor Jalen Jones, Photo Editor Emily Fisher, Social Media Editor Diana Fossett, Copy Editor Stockton McMullin, Ad Manager Jess Arruda Kylea Custer Joe Nelson Chelsea Ponce Candy Roland Courtni Stokes Jonny Weak ley Alexis Winward Beaux Yenchik Rhiannon Bent, Adviser and stories from Dr. Seuss to Abraham Lincoln. "Sometimes you get the quote and think, 'What the crap does this mean?' Mitchell said. "You can't thought on what it means. To study for the speech ' competition, Mitchell said , he memorized and studied their way of paying respect and gratitude back to DSU for supporting t. their kids in school. Rhonda Tommer - NOVEMBER-16,16- ,, -- in my grief. But Dannelle Larsen-Rif- e (an associate professor of psychology) reached out, local Democrats reached out, of mine reached out." Nicole Gregory, a junior history major from West Orange, New Jersey, and president of the DSU College Democrats, said she also had a tough day after the election, but she is also not done fighting against the policies and rhetoric of Trump. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders started a movement that needs to keep going, Gregory said. "I have fear for my family," Gregory said. "I have two lesbian grandmothers, I have gay dads, and I'm a woman...One of my best friends lives in Florida, and she didn't want to leave her house yesterday because there were Trump supporters down the street having a celebration and yelling racist things." Syssoyeva said she has already also heard similar stories from her DSU students. A friend of one of Syssoyeva's students in California had gone to school the day after the election and had found young Latino and Latina children sobbing because they thought their mothers and fathers would have to return to Mexico, Syssoyeva said. Teresa Salazar, a sophomore art major from Salt Lake City and a member of the DSU College Democrats, said she is also scared. "I have a learning ability, and I feel like Trump supporters are going to chomp me up and spit me out," Salazar said. "This is not a white country; this is everyone's country. People are people." Gregory reminded those gathered that there is a petition going around encouraging voters in the electoral college to vote against Trump. She said in some states there is a fine for electorates who change their vote, but she said she believes there are people willing to help pay for the fine. Gregory said she has already donated money to the Hillary Clinton campaign, which she said is more than she ever usually does. "Really it was only like $30, but that's a lot of money for me," Gregory said jokingly. "(Usually) I'd rather go buy a new bra from Victoria's Secret." The protest concluded with those gathered walking with their signs and candles up Main Street, singing songs of peace along the way. HOW TO REACH US Dixie State University Jennings Bldg. 225 S. 700 E. REGISTRATION continued from page 1 St. George, UT 84770 Phone: (435) 652-781- 8 Fax: (435) 656-401- 9 dixiesundixie.edu www.dixiesunnews.com Ads: dixiesunadsdixie.edu or (435) 652-781- 8 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. DSU administrators do not approve or censor content. The student editorial staff alone determines its news coverage. 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. It is similar to online shopping, Olson said. Olson said the two best resources for students to use to find out about which classes they need are degree works on myDixie and their adviser. Then when registration opens, they will be prepared. "Our goal is to ensure that we keep students on track," Olson said. "We want to make sure students get through school as ficiently as possible." ef- Samantha Turpin, a senior nursing major from Riverton, said she uses to see how far along she is in her degree, but she rarely meets with her adviser because she said she feels she gets enough information online. Turpin said she applied my-Dix- for an anatomy class last semester and didn't get in because the class was already full. "My adviser helps me ensure that I can get into ie my classes," said Ginger Elmer, a senior physical sciences major from Bryce Canyon City. "Just in case, for some reason, I can't get into the class, my adviser helps me look at other classes as a backup plan." Elmer said she always meets with her adviser before registering to make sure she is sticking to the classes that are required for her degree. Advisers are offering incentives for students to meet with them prior to the registration deadline this year. If students meet with their adviser before their registration deadline, their adviser will give them a code that allows them to register three hours before registration normally opens. Also, the first 500 students who can prove to an adviser the week after Thanksgiving they are registered for spring 2017 classes will receive a free If students wear those shirts on Nov. 30 or Dec. 1, they will be eligible to win a gift card to the campus bookstore. "Your academic adviser is going to be able to tell you about classes and it help you understand other Cl things you don't know A about," Olson said. "We want students to stay on track, and we are willing help in any way possible. We just need students to take the initiative to collie a see us." a Registration opens for seniors Monday, juniors Tuesday, sophomores Wednesday, and all students Thursday. b( ti |
