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The last public hearing on Dixie State name change marked by emotion, arguing and threats

Those for and against dropping the term “Dixie” spoke out before the Legislature is set to take a vote this week.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The room divided as the Education Interim Committee meets during a special legislative session, contemplating changing the name of Dixie State University, at the State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021.