Students in college are in a transitional phase of life, and bringing a pet along with them only makes it harder. We move in and out of apartments every year, and bringing a pet along only makes it harder for us and our pets. It’s easy for pets to become anxious and stressed when we’re […]
St. George is a hotspot for college students, tourists and residents. Dixie State University draws its students in with the beautiful red rocks and outdoor activities. There are many places around St. George that college students frequent; outdoor and indoor. I asked DSU students their favorite places to hang out. If you are looking for […]
Dixie State University’s new Science, Technology and Engineering building is up and running, and the old science building is left without a purpose. The old science building is currently being renovated to house the department of education. The building will include the department of education, department of family studies and human education, and the department […]
Greek life may have started for a good cause but has only wreaked havoc on participating universities. Fraternities and sororities have begun to pop up in almost every university in the United States. According to an article by The Fraternity Advisor, “There are 750,000 undergraduate members in 12,000 chapters on more than 800 campuses in […]
If you are looking for the chance to explore National Parks surrounding St. George, there’s a class offered at Dixie State University that’s perfect for you. This class gives students the chance to spend their spring break exploring all of Utah’s National Parks. They’ve been called the “Mighty Five” in an ad campaign by the […]
It’s getting to the time where graduating seniors start looking for the job they’ve been working towards. It can be intimidating to search for the job that’s going to kickstart your career, especially after employment rates dropped in Utah with the pandemic. There has been a slow rise in employment opportunities making it easier for […]
Dixie State University’s Human Performance Center and Science, Engineering and Technology buildings already look rundown after being opened for a short amount of time. When it rains, the copper of the SET building leaves watermarks behind that don’t go away and this was known when deciding what materials to use when building. “We know that […]
Substance and alcohol abuse is a rising issue on Dixie State University’s campus. According to DSU’s crime log, in 2021, there were 12 drug offenses and 24 alcohol offenses. Barfuss said most of these alcohol violations are in on-campus housing, with occasional arrests at school events. “Although it may not be possible for a university […]
It is rare to see a student taking notes with a pen and paper instead of their computer. When was the last time you remember using a pen and paper to take notes in class? For me, it dates back to sometime in high school. Having a computer makes school much simpler; we don’t have […]
If you’re looking for something fun to do over spring break while also completing service hours, there is a great opportunity coming up for you. Students will be traveling with Habitat for Humanity to Naples, Florida, to complete service projects on a construction site as well as volunteering at Naples city parks. Aside from any […]
