The blue macaw is now extinct, leaving future generations without the opportunity to experience them, and they aren’t the only ones in danger. Bees, giraffes, pandas, bengal tigers, polar bears and other species are endangered due to climate change and human interference. One cause is deforestation, which is what took out the blue macaw in 2018. With trees […]
Going to college can be great for students or it can bring a tremendous amount of stress to their lives. Stress can be unbearable at times and can affect someone’s schooling and personal life. Luckily, Dixie State University has a way to help students in their time of need. You might’ve noticed a section labeled “Student Concern Form” at […]
College is hard. College makes you stressed out, anxious and self-aware. But it is also the place where you will find boundless resources to help you with whatever you are struggling with. There are many reasons why students do not take advantage of available resources. Ignorance, forgetfulness, pride or anxiety can all prevent one from reaching out. In […]
A revamped and redesigned website is in the works to help with student frustration and rapid growth at Dixie State University. “I think it’s hard to view what majors are available or just overall it’s a tricky website to navigate,” said Evelyn Gomez, a senior criminal justice major from St. George. “I always find myself […]
By Brooke Garceau I gather my backpack and jacket as the bus driver’s voice sounds over the intercom: “Dixie State University. Transit Center. This bus will continue as Route Three.” The bus turns the corner and slows as the driver guides it into line behind the Route One and Two buses. I pull my glasses case […]
The option to work during our college years is a decision college students have to decide during our time here. At times, we have no choice but to get a job. Whatever the reason, getting a job is a big step for those attending school as they work. Some students, like myself, go all four […]
At the end of the fall 2018 semester, new relationship policy 302 was proposed by human resources and is now being reviewed by Dixie State University’s general counsel to see if it should go into effect. Relationship policy 302 states, “No employee or university representative may engage in any romantic relationship with an employee within their direct chain […]
The spring semester is just beginning, students are back on campus and stress is already starting to take over. Current students, previous students and faculty members have suggested ways to make the spring semester less difficult for students to get through while still being capable of getting good grades and maintaining health and sanity. Have […]
This article is one of a series, which provides media recommendations relevant to the interviewed faculty member’s field, as well as their thoughts on pursuing a similar career path. Rico Del Sesto, department chair and professor of chemistry, has been at Dixie State University for over six years. He attended University of Utah for graduate […]
Dixie State University Student Body President Cajun Syrett, a junior communication major from Bryce Canyon, focused his campaign on putting students first and getting them more involved. As of the fall 2018 semester, Syrett said he believes he has started to accomplish that goal. “I have planned to implement being honest, integral and transparent by making […]
There were a total of 62 drug-related arrests on campus property and in on-campus housing in 2017, according to Dixie State University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Blair Barfuss, DSU’s chief of campus police, and Seth Gubler, director of housing and resident life, said the most commonly abused substances on campus are alcohol and […]
Academic crime, which includes plagiarism and cheating, can affect much more than students’ academic records at Dixie State University. It can affect people’s ability to get a job or even go back to school later in life. Ryan Hobbs, director of distance and digital learning, said DSU outlines the importance of plagiarism in each class’ syllabus and […]
It’s easy to underestimate the dangers of artificial intelligence. Sci-fi films featuring naked Austrian terminators and murderous robots crushing human civilization have made the whole idea seem fanciful, fun and a tad bit sexy. But in reality, AI is a tangible, unregulated invention that could quickly spiral out of control, threatening the continued survival of the human […]
In past years, Dixie State University has reported in its Clery Report very few sexual assault numbers. In fact, in 2015 there were allegedly zero reports to campus representatives of rape, statutory rape, incest or fondling. However, Chief of Police Blair Barfuss said there are two things most universities across the country are concerned with: […]
By Noelle Spencer The LGBTQ+ community and others came out Tuesday, Nov. 20, to honor the lives that have been lost from anti-transgender violence. A candlelight vigil was held on the Dixie State University campus. Students and faculty came together to pay their respect to the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Students opened up about how […]
Since its legalization for recreational usage in multiple states, marijuana has attracted billions of dollars of capital investment. The pot stock boom is in full swing, with marijuana companies grabbing the attention of investors around the world. Billions of dollars are flowing into the industry, and investors are being rewarded for jumping on board. Tilray […]
Dixie State University champions its “active learning, active life” approach to higher education, giving students opportunities as long as they are willing to take a step out of their comfort zone. DSU students are able to gain knowledge in their desired fields of study which help them to live and learn in a hands-on environment; […]
The Utah Division of Water Resources held their annual “H2Oath Water War” from Oct. 3 to Oct. 20 among the universities in Utah at a chance to win a $5,000 grant. The contest urged students, faculty and staff to make a conscious effort to conserve water by taking the oath and whichever university collects the […]
The local and state elections are coming up on Nov. 6, and in Washington County, the ballots have been mailed out to already registered voters. Henrie Walton, director of the institute of politics, said there are three things students should look at when going to vote: initiatives, school funding, and voting for candidates. The initiatives are […]
Securing the perfect performer for the Dixie State University Homecoming concert is not as simple as a signature and the shake of a hand. DSUSA Adviser Luke Kerouac said the general decision for who comes to campus is in the hands of the students. Surveys are circulated throughout the student body each spring semester, Kerouac […]
Imagine you’re lying in bed after a long day, listening to a few songs on YouTube to wind down for the night. Slow songs, just to soothe your senses. And then a demonic nun jumps out at you. Fantastic, “The Nun” had just given me irrational nightmare fuel. My only solace was knowing that particular […]
Dixie State University, like all universities, functions best when its members treat one another with honesty, fairness, respect and trust, according to the Dixie State University Center for Teaching and Learning. Not everyone follows that code, however. For all of the honest students at DSU, there are still several who cheat on tests. Of all those […]
Students can expect a change in their class sizes due to Dixie State University’s considerable growth. Provost Michael Lacourse, also vice president of academic affairs, said changing class sizes may help DSU use their resources more effectively and help grow the university. One way to do this, Lacourse said, is to “better align scheduling patterns, classroom assignments […]
As both students and journalists, we have protections that are meant to help make our jobs easier, but these freedoms are consistently ignored or denied, and we often find ourselves without sources or sometimes a story. Throughout this semester, reporters have been kicked out of open meetings, GRAMA requests have been ignored, and sources have demanded what […]
Dixie State University is searching far and wide in order to fill 23 open faculty positions and two entirely new positions. The new positions are: director of academic budgeting, filled by Shantelle Owens, and associate provost for faculty affairs, filled by Bruce Harris. Shantelle Owens, director of academic budgeting, said: “Academic budgeting is under the […]
The Dixie State University Career Services team has implemented new resources to help prepare students for their next big step after college. A new four-year plan and the Career Lab are services that have put in place this fall for all DSU students. The Career Center is located on the fifth floor of the Jeffrey […]
Students spend two to four years in college, but once they earn their bachelor’s degree that’s it — no more university for them, including students who are even opting to not attend graduate school. Humanities adviser Chandler Whitlock said there are a few reasons students decide not to pursue graduate school. Whitlock said students must consider whether or not graduate school is […]
For freshmen, college can be overwhelming and finding answers can seem like an impossible feat, but the Dixie State University Student Success Center is home to two resources helping to bridge the gap for students struggling to thrive in a university environment. Located in the Val A. Browning Learning Resource Center, the Student Success Center houses […]
A few choice words and the loud smack of the front door slamming behind you is all that separates you from years of family and no family at all. Moving to Utah was the best and worst thing that ever happened to me. I was 200 miles away from my immediate family, but I was […]
Warren Buffett, the world’s most famous investor, is currently worth about $88.5 billion. That’s enough money to buy 29,500 brand-new Bugatti Chirons. Had he purchased these supercars on his 16th birthday (in 1946), and driven a different one each day ever since, he’d still have over 3,000 unused Bugattis. In other words, Buffett is a very, very rich man, and […]
In this day and age there is an app for everything, especially saving money. Students are becoming more aware of the resources available to them within the comfort of their own pockets. As budgets, investments and savings become a necessity, students are utilizing virtual resources more and more. Albert Albert is an app that advertises […]
Dixie State University is offering a new class aimed toward helping new students transition into higher education. In an effort to ease the transition into the Dixie life, DSU started offering a new course this fall. The class is called Trailblazer Connections, and it is essentially a first-year class meant to help students understand why they are attending college, […]
Dixie State University students raised concerns of racial profiling on campus on Aug. 28 through Twitter to bring their concerns to light publicly. The tweet read: “Seeing my friends of different colors being racially profiled is sickening,”and quickly gained 12 likes and 11 retweets. Brooks Brunke, a sophomore theater major from Las Vegas, was the author of […]
In 2015, Dixie State University released a strategic plan, Dixie 2020: Status to Stature, which included a goal to increase the diversity of faculty and staff. Goal four in the desired outcomes states, “By Fall 2020, racial/ethnic minorities within the faculty and staff will have increased to at least 15 percent of the total number […]
As the Dixie State University campus continues to grow, new programs and degrees are added after being subject to an extensive approval process. With the addition of DSU’s first graduate degree — a Master of Accountancy — and four new Master degrees currently under review, we wanted to help students and the community be more aware […]
Parking at Dixie State University is like trying to get into an all-exclusive club: if there ever is an open spot, it’s probably reserved for someone else. DSU is growing; more students are admitted every semester, and construction is a constant. Because of current overcrowding and expansion, there is a shortage of available parking. This […]
Approximately 460 students had their classes dropped for non-payment after failing to meet the tuition deadline on Aug. 24. This occurrence is colloquially referred to as the “semester purge,” and it included any resident student with an account balance over $250 and any non-resident student with an account balance over $500, as well as any […]
A grant of $875,048 from the U.S. Economic Development Association was presented for the development of Innovation Plaza and matched by Dixie State University Trustees Lindsay and Laura Atwood. The combined grant and donation amount to $1.75 million and will aide Innovation Plaza with installing a 10,000 square-foot laboratory for doing research in the medical, environmental […]
College is a financial hurdle without factoring in the cost of living. After forking up thousands of dollars in tuition and student fees and ordering hundreds of dollars worth of textbooks, students still have to feed and clean themselves. As a female student, it can be frustrating and embarrassing when that time of the month rolls […]
The University Marketing and Communication office, which executes DSU’s large-scale events and provides swag at said events, moved to a new location over the summer. The UMAC relocated from its previous residence at the North Burns Offices to its new location in Building C of University Plaza, according to an email sent to faculty and […]
With tools such as recruitment trips and digital marketing, a $50,000 annual budget doesn’t quite make the cut in order for International Student Services to do what they need to do. A main aspect of International Student Services is recruiting students from other countries, and in order to do that ISS will foster recruitment trips, […]
It has been over a year since Dixie State University’s Status to Stature Initiative was published, and goal leaders said, overall, DSU is on track to meet its benchmarks for 2020. At the Strategic Plan Report Out Meeting April 17, goal leaders and their strategists had the chance to report to President Richard “Biff” Williams on […]
There are plenty of items students might find themselves needing throughout the day. From the downright obvious, like a pen, to the items students don’t know they need until it’s too late. Everyone has a handful of things they never leave their dorm without. Hydroflask Hydration is key to health, concentration and happiness. According to […]
The Health & Counseling Center is hosting an event for students to kick back and relax with food and other activities before final exams. The “Decompress & Stress Less” event is intended to help students destress while they prepare for finals. It will be held Tuesday outside the Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons area from 10 a.m. to […]
Dixie State University’s Women’s Resource Center is now offering laptop rentals until the end of the semester for female students who demonstrate need for technological support. Brooklyn Barton, a senior English education major from Kanab, and student liaison for the Women’s Resource Center, said the laptop rental project began because there was a need for […]
The Utah state board of regents approved all tuition increase proposals including a 3.5 percent increase for Dixie State University at the annual board of regents’ meeting March 30 at Dixie State University. DSU proposed a second tier tuition rate increase of 2.5 percent on top of the first tier 1.5 percent increase proposal. According to a board […]
A mutual decision was made between Dixie State University and Legend Solar to cut ties over the stadium’s naming-rights agreement. According to a statement released by university officials, the decision was made by both DSU and Legend Solar. The stadium will instead be named Trailblazer Stadium, and the construction of the east-side grandstand is still […]
Dixie State University has added five women’s sports since 2006 to stay compliant with Title IX. With the 11 female sports at DSU, and the shown ability to add women’s sports by adding five new female teams over a 10 year stretch (tennis and cross country 2006-2007, golf 2011-2012, and outdoor track and swimming 2016-2017), […]
Student government election results are in, and the winners are no surprise — given everyone ran uncontested. The elections, which were held Feb. 28 through March 1, consisted of three candidates who had no competition. Cajun Syrett, a junior communication major from Bryce Canyon, was elected student body president, while Emilie Namikawa, a sophomore English […]
Lactation rooms are available on Dixie State University’s campus for mothers in need of a quiet and private space. The Women’s Resource Center is responsible for the mothers’ rooms on the fourth floor of the Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons Building in room 409, and within the Russell C. Taylor Health Science Building. The rooms are […]
Music Department Chair Glenn Webb and Professor of Music Ken Peterson, both tenured, were terminated from Dixie State University this afternoon, while students and community members gathered in support outside of the Burns Arena. Webb and Peterson met with Michael Lacourse, the vice president for academic affairs, to discuss their future at the institution. Lacourse […]
Dixie State University will be throwing a “diesta” on April 7 to encourage networking within the community between Latinos, higher education opportunities and the general public. Diesta will be a celebration of Latino culture, including food vendors, music, crafts and cultural entertainment. The event is aimed toward educating the community on culture while showcasing higher […]
Dixie State University offers job opportunities for students on campus and through the Work Study Program. Student Employment Specialist Cheryl Brandt said there are usually 10 to 15 total jobs on campus from custodial work to dining services. Recently, Career Services has started using Handshake, a website that connects all DSU students with employers, including […]
Dixie State University’s Multicultural and Inclusion Center will be introducing a mentorship program to boost retention rates and offer more opportunities on campus for men of color. The program is part of the MIC’s initiative geared toward male students of color who wish to pursue leadership roles on campus. MIC Director Daneka Sourberbielle, said what […]
As Dixie State University continues to grow, student diversity will expand as well, panelists said at the most recent Diversity Dialogue. Casey Banner, the LGBTQ+ educator at Dixie State University’s Multicultural and Inclusion Center, acted as the moderator for the latest Diversity Dialogue and started the forum by announcing the subject. This latest dialogue concentrated […]
As we wave January goodbye, we’re officially into tax season and, while tax prep might not be thrilling, it certainly has its perks. The best of these is the potential for a hefty return. Tax returns raise interesting questions and show us a lot about ourselves: are we the type to use excess cash practically […]
I was recently cooking dinner in the community kitchen in my dorm, when a girl walked in, giving me a face of confusion. She said she was surprised at the fact I knew how to cook something other than beans. You should’ve seen the look on her face when I told her I didn’t even […]
Shi-Quan Nettingham, Mike Nelson and Keshara Bjorkman are just a few successful people whose stories began at Dixie State University. Not only did these former students take advantage of what DSU has to offer and are continuing to be successful outside of school, but they all beat the odds, powered against diverse students like them, […]
Dixie State University students once again have the chance to conduct research at one of the world’s leading teaching and research institutions — Stanford University. Between one and three students will be sent to research cancer genomics at Stanford this summer. These students will be a part of something called Bio-X, which is Stanford’s pioneering […]
Dixie State University is one of the safest schools in the nation, but that doesn’t mean students shouldn’t be prepared to tackle dangerous situations. According to DSU crime statistics, on DSU’s campus crimes against property are more common than crimes against people, but harassment still happens especially through technology. Ron Isaacson, captain security officer, said […]
Radio at Dixie State University has changed dramatically in the past seven years, and Shawn Denevan has been there for all of it. When Denevan started at DSU in late 2010, he took a 60 percent pay cut to work part time in hopes of the job becoming something better for him. After working his […]
The Dixie State University board of trustees approved the first master’s degree program in the university’s history Jan. 26. Immediately after the ratification of DSU’s first master’s program, the Master’s of Accountancy, over 200 balloons were released outside. The new academic sanction marks history for DSU as one of the first graduate programs offered to […]
Spring semester is well underway, and Dixie State University officials said they are making sure to maintain full compliance with Title IX. Title IX, a federally mandated organization, requires universities in the United States receiving federal funding to provide opportunities for all students regardless of gender. Athletic Director Jason Boothe and Title IX Coordinator Cindy Cole said the school […]
For Allison Arellano, the decision to attend Dixie State University was not an easy one. Although Dixie State University is home to thousands of impressive students, for Allison, simply attending DSU is near-miraculous. Allison is a sophomore integrated studies major from a tiny island in the Northern Mariana Islands called Saipan. Life was no paradise […]
Freshman courses at Dixie State University are slated for big changes in the coming year. In recent years, First Year Experience, or FYE, has attempted to pave the way to success for incoming freshmen and help improve retention rates among the student body. The program has faced a number of challenges since its inception. Of […]
Even though some people believe sexism doesn’t exist, Dixie State University women in leadership positions said they have experienced it first-hand in the workplace. Deborah Decker, assistant director of advisement and president of Utah Women in Higher Education Network, said UHWEN’s purpose is to work toward professional advancement and development of women in higher education with both […]
Dashing through the snow on a one horse open sleigh, o’er the fields we go, using winter break to prepare for potential employment opportunities… Oftentimes, winter break is a time for family and relaxation; however, this time can also be utilized to prepare for the upcoming semester. There are spring internships and jobs, summer internships, […]
#MeToo caused the world to pay attention to the sexual assault problem in the country and in individual communities. #MeToo was a movement on social media where survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment were encouraged to post #MeToo on their timelines to bring to light to just how many people have been affected by […]
Dixie State University athletics program has been along the ride as DSU has changed over the years, physically and as an institution. DSU joined the NCAA Division II and began competing in Pacific West Conference in 2006. Since then, DSU athletic teams made 33 appearances in the NCAA tournament and won 18 PacWest Conference […]
Dixie State University’s retention rate for first-time freshmen has been improving slowly but surely due to the university’s combined efforts across campus. According to higheredinfo.org, the national average for retention rates in the U.S. is 79.8 percent. DSU falls well beneath this average at 51.3 percent. DSU has made improvements since its first years as a university when only 48.9 of […]
By Zachary Johnston Having a degree or choosing an emphasis in a particular field is recommended, but it may not be essential for landing your dream job. The importance of knowledge, experience or background needed really depends on the field. Veteran news personality Tess Rafols of “Good Morning Arizona” said most companies do want or […]
By Maria Modica The federal government is now offering Pell Grants for eligible students in the summer. To use the eligibility during the summer, students need to fill out the FAFSA application for the 2017-2018 academic year, take 12 credits total during each fall and spring semester, and register for six credits for the summer […]
The board of trustees meeting held on Nov. 3 was geared toward academics and was a monumental meeting for the future of Dixie State University. Policies for graduate degrees and graduate admissions were passed, taking DSU one step closer to offering graduate degrees. The action items of this meeting were all about voting in policies […]
School, work, study and repeat; for many students, this is their day-to-day routine. But does working a part-time or full-time job while trying to earn a college degree hinder the process? Most traditional students aim to graduate with their bachelor’s degrees in four years, however, life happens; and sometimes work must take priority for students […]
By Brycelynn Green Students, staff and faculty of Dixie State University are rapidly evolving and advancing. Unfortunately, so are the people reffered to as scammers. Scammers use misleading personas and approaches to extort personal information and money from anyone who has some to offer. While sometimes they are obvious, other times people may not realize they […]
Over the past five years, the idea of child care service at Dixie State University has circulated amongst students, faculty and staff. For parents who are trying to get an education while balancing raising young children, finding child care services is crucial. Most professors don’t allow children in classrooms during lectures and test taking can […]
As I read the recent article about sustainability at Dixie State University, I couldn’t help but think about the University’s use of styrofoam. While walking through campus, I notice people drinking from styrofoam soda cups emblazoned with Dixie State’s logo. Later, those same cups sit in a trash can and wait for someone to take […]
Branching out from a comfortable life at home with steady prepped meals to facing a life of total independence, it’s no wonder why some students may be in danger of gaining weight.Although weight gain can occur in college, the phrase, “Freshman 15” has become a widely spread misconception. “The Freshman 15: A Critical Time for Obesity […]
Spearheaded by the Dixie State University Sustainability Club, DSU has moved toward more sustainable practices like recycling over the past few years. Sustainability is the endurance of systems and processes, or the use of natural resources, in such a way they are preserved for future generations. The sustainability initiative, which was founded with the aim […]
The new Dixie State University Veterans Success Center opened in the Val A. Browning Learning Resource Center this semester. The open house is set for Nov. 10. The open house will go from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., starting at the Veterans Memorial where they will pay tribute to the fallen and honor the colors. […]
The Women’s Resource Center is continuing to partner with outside organizations to provide services to women and those in need. The WRC and Support the Girls Southern Utah are coming together to offer free bras and hygiene products to faculty, staff and students on campus. The service began Sept. 5 and will continue to run […]
From Robin Williams to Chester Bennington, the sorrow and agony surrounding suicide speaks loud. But when a community member or a young college student dies by suicide, there’s a consensus as the media that it’s hands off; we don’t speak of it. As someone who has lost her brother to suicide, I […]
To select individuals, a semicolon is more than a way to continue a sentence and more of a symbol of perseverance and survival. The semicolon is now a symbol of life for those who thought they couldn’t survive any longer and a beacon of hope for those still struggling. “It takes a […]
Dixie State University’s President Richard B. Williams evaluated progress and looked at the future of DSU’s strategic plan during his annual State of the University Address Sept. 20. Williams overviewed DSU’s strategic plan, Dixie 2020: Status to Stature. The plan has been in effect since 2015 and encompasses six goals, which upon completion, are meant […]
Long forgotten are the days of Accelerated Reader reading and library-book charts, it’s now up to students to maintain leisure reading in their lives. There isn’t someone constantly looking over the shoulder of every college student to make sure he or she is reading. For many students, it’s hard enough to get their required coursework done […]
Many students aspire for a high GPA in college, but it can prove challenging to reach that goal while also competing on a collegiate athletic team. There are various expectations and eligibility requirements student athletes must live up to. Between attending practices, competing in games and completing homework assignments, it is crucial to find the […]
College textbooks are a big priority for students, but due to price it becomes a choice of whether they can afford to dole out hundreds of dollars or fail their classes. On average, college students spend between $600 and $1,400 on textbooks each year. According to FUI News, many college students weren’t aware of the high prices of books […]
Two new deans have arrived on campus to diversify and progress the library and learning services department and the health sciences department at Dixie State University. DSU welcomed Kelly Peterson-Fairchild, dean of the library and learning services department, as well as, Dr. Eliezer Bermudez, dean of the college of health sciences, over the summer. […]
Fall semester marks the end of summer, the beginning of another four months of classes, and a brand-new maze to navigate. For incoming and returning students alike, August through December may seem daunting. Most students have been in summer mode for three months, and it can be difficult to get back into the swing of […]
Dixie State University has incorporated a Latin America initiative geared toward providing students with experiences, such as studying abroad, learning from international professors and research opportunities. DSU hired Dr. Roberto Rodriguez as the chief officer of Latin America relations. He will lead DSU’s charge toward partnering with Latin American countries for higher education. This role […]
As Dixie State University is steadily increasing security measures around campus, the faculty asks that students do their part in crime prevention. Year after year, DSU maintains and adds to the resources around campus, such as security cameras and lighting; however, a large part of campus safety depends on its students. Campus police would like […]
Incidents of rape hit harder when there is a face connected to the heartbreak. However, when it comes to victims of sexual assault, we usually can’t get a picture of who is affected. This makes sense, as it was for the victims’ own privacy and continued protection. But when we discuss things like rape, domestic […]
Sexual assault is not just a girl thing. The other day, I was sitting in a class, and the topic of sexual assault came up. This is a pertinent issue for college campuses, and I’m always glad to hear frank discussions about it. But I couldn’t help but notice whenever anyone mentioned victims of sexual […]
Springtime brings higher rates of suicide than any other time of year. According to “Seasonality of Suicidal Behavior,” published by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, April and May are the most common months for suicides. Emily Hoerner, the Board Chair for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Utah Chapter, said Suicide is absolutely […]
The cost of running the athletic program at Dixie State University is rising. DSU spent an average of $5,603,200 between 2013-2016. However, the average revenue for the athletic program for those four years was $5,677,294, for a net gain of $74,093. Jason Boothe, executive director of athletics, clarified details concerning aspects of the athletic […]
As mental health becomes less of a taboo, more people find themselves aware of what mental illness truly is. According to National Alliance on Mental Illness, there are about 43.8 million adults in the U.S. who suffer from mental illness. That’s one in every five individuals who have a mental illness, making it possible for […]
D-Queen is over and I didn’t get a crown. In one of the more high-stress days of my life, I ran between the newsroom and pageant participation. Three hours of dress rehearsal on Monday hadn’t instilled a ton of confidence in me and I was running low on sleep. Also, the tan shoes I needed […]
Dixie State University is on its way to not only diversifying students but faculty as well. According to statistics from DSU’s Human Resources department, eight percent of DSU’s full-time faculty in 2013 listed themselves as having an ethnicity other than white, and 11 percent listed themselves as having an ethnicity other than white in 2017. […]
Dating applications may affect relationships and how people meet in the 21st century. According to Dating Site Reviews, 75 percent of millennials have used or are currently using online dating apps to find a serious relationship. Only 22 percent admit to using online apps as their main form going out on dates. Kelby Merrill, a senior biology major from […]
Dixie State University trailblazers from different areas of campus demonstrate the importance of leadership as a woman. Women’s History Month, which ends March 31, is that time of the year where people celebrate the vital role of women in American history. Sarah Ramaker, a senior dance major from Midland, Michigan, said when she hears Women’s History Month, a woman […]
