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Off-site tutoring offers inviting environment for students

Dixie State University is expanding on an idealistic route as the Writing Center engages in its new off-site tutoring program. Although this program is fairly new, the tutors and coordinators in the Writing Center are looking forward to a semester of reaching out to all students across St. George. “Our first [official] sessions were at […]

Opportunities to provide service at DSU

Whether you have too much time on your hands, or not enough, there’s always an opportunity to give back to your community. There are a wealth of options around Dixie State University that help you to do just that. Dillon McKinney, a junior mathematics major from St. George, and the vice president of service for […]

Learning to appreciate your culture takes time

I was born into a cultured family, but it wasn’t until later in my life that I gained an understanding and love for that culture.  I slowly began to recognize cultural unfamiliarities as a part of my background and who I am as an individual.     I come from a large family on my dad’s […]

DSU athlete qualifications, eligibility does not hinder team unity

Every semester new athletes from across the nation are put under the pressures of NCAA qualifications when applying to play at Dixie State University. Qualifications will vary depending on the school division but considering DSU is Division II in athletics, students seeking to play must abide by those specified rules. DSU Eligibility Coordinator Jaclyn Kerouac helps in […]

New bike share program inspires optimism in students

As Dixie State University continues on the road toward becoming an established institution, a brand new bike-share program is on its way to help students and community members meet health and transportation needs. In the fall of 2016, St. George Mayor Jon Pike announced the installment of a new bike share program, Zagster, coming to Dixie State […]

The good, bad of having divorced parents during the holidays

   Ever since I can remember, the holiday season has been celebrated separately within my small family.    Sometime before entering into kindergarten, my parents divorced and have lived their separate lives ever since.    From that divorce came a parenting plan, also known as a custody and visitation agreement, which dictated who, what and […]

Home game defeat doesn’t change women’s basketball goals

Heads hung as the Dixie State University women’s basketball team exited the locker room and made its way onto the court. In its first home game, DSU took home a heart-breaking loss to the Colorado Mesa University, 47-61. This was not at all what head coach JD Gustin had in mind when his team hit the […]

Senior Day: Senior volleyball players reminisce fellow players, support

 Entering the Student Activity Center for the second to last time, three volleyball seniors are commended for their dedication to the team while they reflect on the lasting memories made on the court.  Seniors Brette Barney, Jaclyn Condie and Kayla Chapman took to the court in one of their last games as DSU athletes on […]

DSU Sustainability Committee hosts leisure bike ride

The Dixie State University Sustainability Committee took to the streets of St. George by bike in efforts to spread awareness about sustainability. Committee officials and DSU Sustainability Club members led a group of over 20 individuals on a leisure bike ride through some of St. George’s most scenic communities, Nov.1.  Tracey O’Kelly, Advisor and committee chair for the Sustainability Club, was […]