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Show d rt XlEONNE d P V 4:1 VS. HI Fl EA LT H Y t y'Ati H RISK -p DSU community discusses importance of healthy relationships BY KRISTI HARRIS kristihDSN Love is patience; love is happiness; love is respect; love is caring. Love is not controlling; love is not fearful; love is not forceful; love is not insincere. The difference between a healthy and relation- high-ris- k ship may seem clear on the surface, but from the inside, it's not always that easy. Students may find themselves in unhealthy relationships because they don't realize the warning signs or are too scared to leave. "I look back on the abusive relationship and there are things that I could have helped prevent," said Sunshine Mathis, a sophomore psychology major from Hurricane. "But I was too scared to." People think if the relationship does not consist of physical abuse, then it's a healthy relationship; but that's not always the case, said Jamy Dahle, a mental health counselor at Dixie State University's Health and DSU Counseling Center. An unhealthy relationship includes emotional abuse as well. Knowing the aspects of a healthy relationship will help people to avoid finding themselves in high-ris- k relationships. This not only applies to romantic relationships, but friendships as well. A healthy relationship comincludes two-wa- y munication where you engage in a respectful tone and feel heard by each other; you can openly communicate without feeling attacked. "If everyone is open about their problems in their relationships, they could work through them," said Dane Campbell, a junior exercise science major from Prescott, Arizona. "I believe people stay in unhealthy relationships because of lack of communication." As a couple, you should move at a comfortable pace; you should feel excited and happy about the relationship and the direction it is moving. You should not be pressured into any dynamic of the relationship, and should not feel apprehensive or -- - -- -- ;- K....(1'.' ?: , k ,1--' 3 " - 7 I ,' t;t5..) " - . ,,, 9-":- IA , ::.2','" 0": ,0 ------ ' ,- 1. --- -A- :" -, , ' ". ,'''' P - - ,,, --- 7 ,;- ,, - -- - - ' - - -- . --- ,. ,' ' ', , , i op. , ' '. S'' , 11;7tv, 4 I 8 ' , , , , .,... A br v, , , - ... '.,(''' " '.. , k , , V 94 -- ,,, 4',,,'"-.- ' til .x..... . li 1 ''''', . 7 ' '0 s - ,,,. ,,,,. ,), , '... , - - - , ,,, ' '' A - - ".. z. , MB ; 1 .' . - ' - , 1 -- , - )- .:' f -- DismukeHannah Have you heard all the gossip about Dixie State University's play "Ru- mors?" production put on DSU the theater depart- by ment opened last Thursday and pays homage to the late Neil Simon, who wrote the play in 1988. "Rumors" is the only farce written by Neil Simon," teacher and director Michael Eaton said. "Neil Simon passed away last year, and he is one of the biggest playwrights duced in America." d "Rumors" is a PG-1- 3 rated for comedy occasional adult language, pro-Th- is fast-pace- ,.., I- ill - , , ,, 5 ; , , Z 3 L ,,,, - Students wrote their own meaning of love on hearts and the Health and Counseling Center showcased their answers on the wall of the Kenneth S. Gardner Student Center. In addition, the center hosted a "Healthy vs. High Risk" relationship seminar in the days leading up to Valentine's Day. uncomfortable. There should be a high level of trust and honesty. It's not good if your partner needs to have access to your social media accounts or if you have a joint account because your partner wants to see who you are talking to and why, Dahle said. You are entitled to your privacy without needing to hide anything, and your partner should trust and ) N ' , - ,- - '. ) .4 4 eA i 4 4 It .''' i '', - ) ,". 4 1 4 6 i , ,,, Student actors run through one of their final dress rehearsals before their opening night of "Rumors." Dixie State University comedic theater department hopes to'honor playwright Neil Simon with its performance. BY HANNAH DISMUKE - o '1 i. , l :: i ,::.::'iT:-::- . . , , Y ' A: :',, , 1,,..- - A-- 7- '4(1;;;; , ' 7'. -- hr i ., ,. l''''' ,e- - '' : I' 2. ..0., -- , , '', ,.', - V ''' , 4. ''' ,- - z i , t. 314.''''.1.-- '''''j. i , .. ( 1 . "," ..,....4, Frrtv , , 4, , ' ....--. e$:. 1 . 1. , ' I ' , ... ' , , . 1 4 - I ';,41 .,00,,,,;...'- -' t"''''',, '' ' A .:: ,..- - ' OcI Ittrq -- -- i - , al'"' A '''' i -- , - ' 4A , 1 -- - --- - TINE: ' , - - , ; - . - - - , ' I . -- , ,-- doesn't necessarily mean respect you for that. Your partner should never violate any personal boundaries. If they cross a boundary you have set, it's not okay to make excuses for them crossing that boundary, such as, "he was intoxicated and didn't know what he was doing," Dahle said. There should be an equal effort maintained in the relationship. This it will always be a 50-5- and is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, INC. "He has done it all," Eaton said. "See a play by him, because a lot of times people forget that America does have playwrights." The production centers around Ken Gorman and his wife, Chris, at the lOth anniversary party of the deputy mayor of New partner should still make an effort to understand your feelings about the situation. "If people say, 'we all make mistakes' or 'nobody is perfect' in defense of their partner on a regular basis, that is a big warning sign," Dahle said. It is incredibly impor 0 effort, Dahle said. Some days you take on more than your partner, and other days your partner takes on more than you, but make sure you're not the one that's always putting in the most effort. It is important to have compassion. Even if the thing you may be bothered by doesn't make sense to him or her, your this comedic play. "Comedy takes timing, comedy takes delivery," Eaton said. "Comedy takes so much more thinking to do than drama." Eaton said his favorite part about directing the play was working with the students and watching them grow as far as skill level and timing because comedy York, Charlie Brock, and his wife, Myra. Things do not go according to plan as chaos and gossip unfold as Myra has gone missing, Charlie has shot himself in the head and all of the kitchen staff are gone. Ken and Chris must get the the story straight before other guests arrive to the party. Misty Bills, a senior communication major from Idaho Falls, Idaho, also the assistant director for "Rumors" and the actress who plays Myra Brock, said, "We started rehearsals right after Thanksgiving break, then we came back and revamped it to make sure everything was nice, cut and clean." "Rumors" is showing in the Black Box theater, an intimate setting located in the Eccles Fine Arts Center. Kim Butterfield, the stage manager for "Rumors" and a junior theater major from St. George, said over 32 people have helped with BYJONN HOLLAND trippyjedi You are on a leisurely drive through town and decide to take a trip through a neighborhood with large, beautiful homes. You see a few mansions you can only dream of owning or even stepping foot in. Then you remember the Parade a of Homes is in town to see perfect opportunity inside some incredible homes in and around St. George. The Parade of Homes started on Feb. 15 and will continue through Feb. 24. You can view homes from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., except on the final is tough. "It talks about stuff that goes on now, that everyone can relate to with rumors and relationships and all of that," said Butterfield. "It's a very fun show.' Bills said it's great to support your fellow students in local arts, and that it is a really funny show for friends and family. "Rumors" will be shown 3 at 7:30 p.m. Feb. General admission is $10, or $1 with a student ID. For tickets, visit www.dsutix. corn, get them at the door, or contact the box office at (435) 19-2- 652-780- SEE LOVE PAGE 7 Don't take Parade of Homes at face value theater performs Neil Simon's 'Rumors' . A, - "..' ,, rs... - 0. SEE DESIGN PAGE 7 1 , :01L411 , I - TUNE IN TO THE DIXIE SUN NEWS' NEWSCAST! 4 - t ' 4 t Cl - 4 ' - , 1N 1 - .4" ,,,, t 4.4 1 am4 , 1, 1 , - Accredited College ACCSC, 20 Month Program! Accepting 60 students each class. 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