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- Collection: The Past is Present: Dixie State University and the battle to change
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Senator Ipson email
A screenshot of an email obtained by St. George News showing Senator Don Ipson R- St. George responding to a constituent's email regarding the name change bill. The email is dated January 21, 2021 and appears to indicate the Utah Senate didn't ever…
Dixie students protesting at the Utah capitol.
Students from Dixie State University protest at at the base of the Utah capitol steps.
Dixie Students Protesting at the Utah State Capitol
Students from Dixie State University protest at the state Capitol.
Save Dixie Protest County Building 2
Save Dixie protestors gather in the Washington County Administrative building
Save Dixie Protest County Building 1
Save Dixie protestors gather in the Washington County Administrative building
Samons-Ashby and McArthur
Former St. George Mayor and Save Dixie protest organizer, Joey Samons-Ashby speak to a crowd of protesters
Rebels Statue Removed
After 25 years of being on display "The Rebels" statue is removed from campus after contentious debates around the college's name in 2012.
Noel Standing on campus
Greg Noel, 2012 Student Body Vice President for clubs stands on Dixie State's campus. Noel alleges he faced pressure from college adminstration for being opposed to using Dixie in the school's name.