History was made on Feb. 5 when Utah Senator Mitt Romney became the first senator to vote to remove a member of his own party from the presidential office. This vote, which counted against President Donald Trump on one of the two counts of impeachment, had grave repercussions for Romney. “Unimaginable,” Romney said when asked […]
A former professor’s legal fight with Dixie State University has come to an end; however, his passion to teach others how to fight their own battles has just begun. Varlo Davenport, a former DSU theater professor, filed a federal lawsuit against DSU and other faculty members on Jan. 7, 2017, for violation of DSU policy as […]
Local, state or federal legislation should never be based on religious affiliations or moral compasses; however, the Fairness for All Act, sponsored by Utah Rep. Chris Stewart, does just that. This act, presented to the House of Representatives on Dec. 6, is nothing more than protection for LGBT segregation wrapped in a worse edition of […]
Preparing for and succeeding in college is about to become a whole lot easier, or at least that’s the intention of a set of new app features. The existing phone app Navigate will have new features such as a checklist for new students, academic planning tools, course/major success rates and opportunities for departments to share […]
We are three weeks into the new year and I am feeling empowered. Not only am I finally learning what all the buttons on my camera do – thanks to my digital photography class – I am also surrounded by an all-female editorial staff at the Dixie Sun News for the first time since being […]
The Booth Wellness Center is starting the new semester with increased space, schedule openings and new programs. After an undisclosed amount of money donated by Craig Booth and Dixie State University, the Booth Wellness Center expanded its space previously used for storage with a group therapy room, three practicum offices and a marriage and family […]
Editor’s note: This article talks about suicide. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental illness contact the national suicide prevention lifeline at 800-273-8255. Nearly 90% of college students across Utah “felt overwhelmed by all they had to do in the last 12 months” according to a 2019 Utah System of Higher Education […]
The pool south of the George S. Eccles Fitness Center is officially closing on Dec. 14. The decision came to the lifeguards and other pool staff members on Nov. 18 after much uncertainty about what would happen to the area after the official opening of the Human Performance Center on Nov. 13. The HPC is […]
The effects of the fake news phenomenon are not just isolated to large news organizations such as CNN or FOX. It impacts your local newspapers— even down to the Dixie Sun News and its individual reporters. Each time I sign up for my position at the Dixie Sun News I am met with new challenges […]
When thinking about sports, images of someone shooting a basket or scoring a touchdown come to mind; however, there is also a lot of work to be done off the field and behind the scenes to succeed. In fact, people who offer services integral to the team’s success often go by unnoticed, unrecognized and – […]