The first few weeks of fall semester always brings up a wide myriad of emotions, but each year I come back to campus I have the same feeling –one that is experienced by the majority of college women: fear. No, not fear that my professors will grade harshly or that I will trip on the […]
Another former Dixie State University professor has officially filed a federal civil lawsuit against the university which relates to events beginning around 2015. The federal complaint was filed by former tenured music professor Ken Peterson on Aug. 19, a little over a year after his initial dismissal in March of 2018. His termination, as well […]
In the field south of Trailblazer Stadium, the imminent growth at Dixie State University is being highlighted by the addition of track and field facilities. In this area, shot put, javelin run, discus and long jump areas are currently under construction. Facilities Project Manager Nathan Eaton said the shot put area has three rings with […]
When I was a freshman in college I thought it was the best idea to work an off-campus job. I had never been exposed to anything else and really wasn’t aware that there were any other options. Then I was offered a position at the Writing Center here on campus and it changed not just […]
Just a few months ago, Dixie State University students rallied and campaigned for a chance to serve as members of your student government. Now, the winners are taking their places and preparing students to have a successful college experience. As seasoned students at this university, these elected officials know the ins and outs of the […]
Red and blue lights lined the street outside of Red Rock Canyon School Sunday night after violence erupted between students. The school, located at 168 N. 100 E., provides psychiatric residential treatment center for teens 12-18 years olds. Tiffany Atkin, a public information officer for St. George, said a report asking for help with students […]
After a week-long trial, a jury decided that the stabbing of a former Dixie State University student was indeed murder — not manslaughter — under the law. Twenty-nine-year-old Kevin Ray Mcaltin was found guilty of the first-degree murder of Elizabeth Carter. Mcaltin admitted to stabbing Carter in the right side of her neck 16 times […]
A team of 19 individuals attempted to assess the climate of diversity at Dixie State University and in St. George by sending out an email survey from March 22 to April 19. The survey was included as part of the university’s strategic plan and was deemed vital to the improvement of campus, said Ali Threet, […]
Dixie State University’s first ever drag show was anything but a drag. The audience of over 100 people were captivated with performances from students and professional drag queens and kings on April 6 at the Dolores Doré Eccles Fine Arts Center Mainstage Theater. The audience shed tears, shared laughs and celebrated diversity as the performers lip-synced […]
The average college student can typically be found doing schoolwork, eating or sleeping. While campuses do an adequate job taking care of the first two basic needs, the last one is often overlooked. Universities should take more initiative to create a peaceful, affordable, on-campus location for sleeping for students. Students who are involved in extra-curricular activities or athletics […]
