UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 12, 2024

Author: Bailey Chism

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OPINION | Long distance relationships don’t work

Long-distance relationships are not real relationships; they are false hopes in a virtual reality that don’t work out.   In the heat of the moment, agreeing to a long-distance relationship seems like a good idea. You’ll promise to stay in touch, FaceTime and schedule visits, but how often does this stay strong? As time goes […]

College housing: On-campus vs. off-campus living

For first year college students, one of the most stressful tasks when moving is finding a place to live. There’s the debate between living off-campus or on-campus. For the inexperienced, it’s hard to see the differences between the two types of housing. Here is a list of pros and cons to make the decision easier.  […]

OPINION | Proposed name is right fit

The proposed new name for Dixie State University is the best thing the school could have done and the community needs to understand that. In the last five years, DSU has added 111 academic programs, 85% of which are STEM programs. DSU has every right to use “Tech” in the new name because it fits […]

Trailblazer Day of Giving was successful

Dixie State University hosted its second annual Day of Giving on April 13. The Trailblazer Day of Giving allows anyone to donate to a specific organization or department on campus. “Trailblazer Day of Giving was a success,” Development Officer Brooks Burr said. “We raised a total of $93,120.” DSU more than doubled its donations this […]

OPINION | All universities should allow credit transfers

College students all over the world go into debt just from paying for tuition, and students who transfer from community colleges, or any college for that matter, are put into much more debt than they should be. When students transfer to a new college, not all of their credits follow them to their new school, […]

Establishing healthy dieting habits important for students

As the weather starts to warm up, students want to achieve the “perfect” summer body; but the ways they’re trying to accomplish that can sometimes be unhealthy and cause more damage than good. It’s common to find some students that think the only way to lose weight is to go on diets, but that’s a […]

‘Aloha Fridays’ brings Asian American, Pacific Islander culture to campus

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month takes place in April every year to celebrate and recognize the history, contribution and achievements of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. This year, the AAPI theme is “Stop AAPI Hate: Solidarity, Community and Celebration.” The Pacific Islander Student Association (PISA) is a student-run organization that seeks […]

OPINION | Ending mask mandate will only make things worse

Ending the mask mandate for Utah on April 10 is only going to make things worse for people. Predictions made earlier this year told us that the mandate should end before the summer of 2022, maybe even earlier, but it shouldn’t be this early. As a new variant of COVID-19, also known as B 1.1.7, makes […]

A step further: What are the benefits of graduate school?

It’s common for students to stop their college education at a bachelor’s degree, not thinking of furthering their education because they initially think it isn’t needed; but what if that’s not true? A Harvard Business Review article said graduate school is something not a lot of students consider because of the financial toll it can […]

Midterm checklist students should follow

Dixie State University faculty give advice to students on how to stay on top of their studies. The Academic Performance center was highly recommended to students.