First Home Game
Women's Basketball
Tonight
7:30
Burns Arena
Free with Student ID

Turkey bowl

Flag football tournament

Scary Movie Fest

In the mood for a little scare? Join us for an evening of scary movies in the Resident Life Building.
5pm-2am
We'll provide the popcorn and candy.
You bring a drink and a movie to share if you dare.

Volleyball games this week

Dixie volleyball is playing Notre Dame de Namur two nights this week. Games will be Friday (24) and Saturday (25) at 7pm at the Old Gym. Come support your neighbors Morgan, Jayci, Amanda, Katie, and Chelsi!

An academic treatsie on Goosebumps

So the other day I'm reading a Goosebumps novel.
Some may say, "Can you really call it a novel?"
Well, it's a book; isn't it?
I'm reading it, and I'm enjoying it. Because its really awful writing. Is it wrong of me to like reading really crappy books? Is it wrong? Is it really? Is it really wrong?
It's called "Say Cheese and Die".
The first thing about Goosebumps is that the picture on the cover has nothing to do with the book. It's not that the picture has absolutely nothing to do with book. It's really just misleading. The cover had some skeletons eating some hamburgers. It was a photograph of skeletons on a picnic. That's not really that scary.
If you were around a campfire and someone was shining the light on their face, with the shadows cast on his face, he says, "And the skeletons were eating cheeseburgers!"
This isn't the kind of scary where you grab your boyfriend... Or would it be?
But anyway, I'm reading the story and this kid finds a magical camera. When he takes pictures, it shows bad things that are going to happen.
Except I didn't get to finish the book. My book elitist "friend" who doesn't appreciate Goosebumps took the book and hid it. I don't know how it ends. So if anyone knows how "Say Cheese and Die" ends, post it up.


--From the guy who wrote Hardy Boys

Bad guys? Fact or Fiction

Sure, we're all afraid of bad guys. But have you ever seen a bad guy? NO! No one has.
Bad guys aren't real.

--From the guy who wrote Hardy Boys

Oh, but it's cold outside

I woke up early yesterday to participate in the Homecoming parade. The dorms were eerily silent as most everyone was sleeping in. Even as I returned at 10:30, there was little movement. The weather had turned. The gray skies made sleeping in ideal.
A number of residents made it out of bed in time to attend the Homecoming game. The cold, windy weather made the game a little hard to watch. However, the players' performance made enduring the cold tolerable. The crowd roared as touchdown, touchdown, and 2-point defensive conversion resutled in a victory. (As a side note, Resident Assistant No. 25 Adam Wells rushed for 186 yards and scored a 61 yard touchdown.)
A number of residents attended the Homecoming dance. Ball gowns and tuxedos brightened the gloomy sky. Glamorous couples started returning home just before midnight.
Normally, there are quite a few people outside late at night. Until now, the late hours happened to be the most pleasant time of day. However, with temperatures in the low 40s and upper 30s, standing outside or even playing basketball or volleyball wasn't a choice activity.
Many of the residents who are normally outside started congregating in the Resident Life Building around 10pm. By eleven, RL was buzzing with conversation and activity. The crowd lingered well after 2am when I finished rounds.

The cold weather continues tonight. Again, RL is abuzz with more residents than usual although not as many as last night. I hope that this trend continues.

Remember to nominate a new name for Shiloh by leaving your suggestions here.

Nominations needed!

YOU could leave your mark on Dixie State College! Submit a new name for Shiloh Hall. Nominations accepted through midnight Friday, October 17. Nominations will then be put up for popular vote.
Click the Comments at the bottom of this post or click here and share your idea.

You're the Voice

In honor of Election season, we are having an election of our own. Now's your chance to "make a noise and make it clear."

We're renaming Shiloh. The new name is up to YOU!
You have now until Friday, October 17 at midnight to submit your idea for a new name for Shiloh. At the close of this process, the RHA council will select the nominations which will move on to the next round. (Before you start touting that this is not fair, it is just like the Republican or Democratic Parties selecting their candidates.)
A poll will be posted on Saturday, October 18. The polls will close on Saturday, October 25 at 10pm.
Party with us on Saturday, October 25 from 9pm until midnight. Paper ballots will be passed out as well. The new name will be announced at midnight.
Get your vote on. Submit your nominations by commenting on this post. Again nominations will be accepted now until Friday, October 17 at midnight.

Bored no more

I'm bored.
Well, I'm not, but if this what YOU are thinking, then walk outside. Seriously. Get off your computer and go outside.
I see so many things going on everyday.
There are residents on benches or in the grass playing their guitars.
There are students playing volleyball and basketball.
Guaranteed right now there is a movie playing at the Resident Life Building.
There are always plenty of people in the parking lot, especially late at night.
Show up with a frisbee and you can have a game of Ultimate going in only a few minutes.
Spontaneous card games occur in the grass and on the sidewalk.
I've seen some residents doing their homework outside.
Picnics happen.
Tonight, there was even football in the rain.

There is much fun being had and much more fun to be had. Join the crowd. Go outside and play in this wonderful weather.

Spontaneous Concert

I'm enjoying a spontaneous concert right now in the Resident Life Building. Three amazing musicians are jamming together. I'm lovin' it.

Are you ready for some football?

Cancel your other plans for Saturday night.
The Resident Hall Association (RHA) wants you to join them for the tailgate party and football game this Saturday! Residents will be gathering at 4:45 outside the Resident Life Building to head to the tailgate party together. Come support your neighbors as there are numerous residents who play for the team.

The first 100 residents will receive a free t-shirt!

Odd things on campus

The gritty sand swirls in the air with the shouts of the guys on campus as the volleyball jumps back and forth between the two teams. It's a normal night here at the dorms, but there is one slight difference. Half the boys, yes sorry I refer to you as boys, are wearing speedos. I've seen guys do weird things before here on campus, but I think this is one of the top ten. One of the guys was possibly even one of our own RA's, Jason. I wonder what we will see next...

What do you want to do?

It's high time we have another activity. The karaoke party was two weeks ago! What do you want to do? Enter your suggestions into the comments section. Your RAs and RHA council want to plan things that you will enjoy. Share your ideas today. Right now. Why are you hesitating? Post something this very second. Seriously, stop reading this and tell us what you want to do. I mean it. Get on that. Do it.

Student Success Initiative

One of the features of living on campus at Dixie State is participating in the Student Success Initiative.  It is a multi-faceted program designed to help you succeed in your collegiate endeavors as well as cultivating skills to enhance your personal life.

Really, this program was made with you in mind.

One of the aspects of the Student Success Initiative is a one on one meeting/discussion with your Resident Assistant (RA).  This week, your RAs will be stopping by your room to meet with you for the first of four sessions this school year.  You and your RA will be setting goals and discussing an action plan for success.  Every member of the Resident Life staff wants you to have the best year ever.  This goal-setting session will be one way we help you succeed.

The core areas of focus are Responsibility, Involvement, Leadership, and Academic Success.

Start thinking about what you would like to achieve in one or more of these areas.  Your RA will facilitate a discussion and guide your goal-setting.

This discussion session will be as meaningful as you make it.

CIS 1200 Orientation Schedule

Don't be one of the countless Dixie students who have failed CIS 1200.
Attending an orientation is required to begin the course. Those that want to test out of the class must still attend an orientation and then sign up for an appointment to test out during the (short) week of September 2-5. View the orientation schedule here. Orientation meetings take place in the Smith Computer Center (SCC) room 119. Call 652-7953 with any other questions.

Avoid the Freshman 15

If you are worried about packing on a few pounds this year, a inexpensive solution can be found right here on campus.
The FITNESS CENTER is located near the stadium. They have a variety of strength training and cardiovascular machines as well as dumbbell and free weights. The Fitness Center is open Monday-Thursday 6am-10pm, Friday 6am-7pm, and Saturday 7am-2pm. It is closed on Sunday.
To access the Fitness Center you can sign up for a course (PEHR 1088, 1089, 1090 or 1091). The course does require a certain number of days a week and hours of exercise. There are also assessments and required activity hours. If you are already used to working out, sign up for an (somewhat) easy A.
For those that don't have multiple days a week to visit the Fitness Center, you can still use the facility for $25 a semester. That's a steal! You may also add swimming, personal training, and other services for a fee. Check out the services pricing list here.
The Fitness Center also sponsors Intramurals. Check out the fall schedule.
Call the Fitness Center with any other questions at 652-7989 or email them at fitness@dixie.edu.

Ice Cream Social and Morning After

The ice cream social was a ton of fun. The Resident Life building was packed. Spontaneous games of Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and Basketball took place afterward.
For more fun, come to the Karaoke Party tonight at 7:30pm at the Resident Life building.

Many new faces grace the Towers

Check-ins started today. Over 90 new students arrived with family and friends to help them move in. There is a lot of excitement in the air as roommates are meeting each other. It's a fun day.
The day isn't over. We have an ice cream social at 7pm tonight at Resident Life sponsored by RHA. The Resident Assistants really pushed this activity. We hope to see an amazing turnout.
Speaking of Resident Assistants, we are here to help you. There are RAs for each Tower. We're easy to find because of these convenient little signs in our windows.

Most of us have been in the area for at least a couple of years. Feel free to ask us about local shopping, eating, entertainment, etc. Also, browse this survival guide for things to do in St. George (restaurants, outdoor activities, movies) as well as an overview of campus services. It is a very helpful resource. It will also be linked on the sidebar of this blog for easy referral.

Library

I know how desperately you want to start studying and checking out books. The Val A. Browning Library is open 7 days a week. It is building 5 on the campus map. It is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30am to 11:45pm. It opens Friday at 7:30am as well but closes at 6:45pm. Saturday hours are from 12noon until 6:45pm. The library is also open Sunday from 3pm-9:45pm.
There is a computer lab downstairs at the library. It closes one hour before the library each day and is not open at all on Saturday.
To check out a book, you need your Student ID Card with current semester sticker. NO EXCEPTIONS! Books can be checked out for 3 weeks at a time. In addition to books, they also have CDs and DVDs. The collection is small, but there are a few decent movie options. Save yourself some cash and check there first. Of course, you can use the online catalog to look up your selection before you leave your apartment.
Many teachers place a copy of their text book on reserve at the library. If you are waiting on financial aid or a paycheck before you can get your books, you can take your Student ID card to the library and likely be able to check out your text book for 1-4 hours for use in the library. If you are short a little cash and can't afford all your books, see which are available in the library and buy the others that aren't available. You do risk your book not being available when you need it, so don't put your assignments off until the last minute.
The library staff is very kind and willing to help however possible. Do visit the library.

Internet Access

You've found one place to access the internet, but you have other options as well.
RESIDENT LIFE: There are a few computers in the Resident Life Building that are all connected to the internet. These computers are available 24 hours a day. These computers are to aid students in completing their assignments. Those residents needing the computer for school work will be given precedence over residents using the computer for recreational purposes.
LIBRARY: Don't despair. There are more computers in the Val A. Browning Library. Hours for the library can be found in this post. This computer lab will be open Monday-Thursday 8am-11pm. Friday hours are 8am-6pm. The lab is closed on Saturday. Sunday hours for the lab are 3pm-9pm.
SMITH COMPUTER CENTER: There are even more computers in the Smith Computer Center just north of the stadium. The SCC is open Monday-Thursday 7am-11pm. Friday hours are 7am-6pm. The lab is open 9am-5pm on Saturday. The SCC is closed on Sunday.
There are computers available in the Udvaar Hazy Building as well. These labs are sometimes used as classrooms, so access is occasionally limited.
PRINTING: Students are given 50 pages free to print each semester. These prints can be used on any computer that requires a sign-in (Smith Computer Center, Business and Library Labs). More prints can be purchased at the Cashier's Office and during limited hours at the Smith Computer Center. A printer is also available in the Resident Life building.
For the fortunate few who came to school with a laptop, there are wireless internet services on campus. Access to wireless services requires setup. Easy to follow instructions are available by clicking this link. You can set up your connection while using wired access in your room. The first time you are within range of the wireless signal, a box will pop up requesting your username and password. Once it has been entered, it will be saved and you will be automatically connected in the future.

Welcome!

Welcome, Dixie State College students, to the Nisson Towers.