UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 19, 2024

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DSU softball holds its own against NMSU

Almost. This is the adverb that sums up the Dixie State University softball’s three game series against New Mexico State University. The Aggies were ranked No. 1 in the Western Athletic Conference at 9-3 as they ventured into Trailblazer territory for the weekend. Since NMSU is backed with a strong batting presence and precise pitching, […]

OPINION | Project-based assessments should replace standardized tests

We’ve all been there, walking into a classroom, hearing chatter all about topics learned throughout the year. As you sit down next to your peers, the nerves become overwhelming, and you begin to question if you’ve studied hard enough. The exam is passed out, and the grade you earn on this exam will hold a […]

The grind never stops: How DSU’s student-athletes balance school, athletics

Students in college already seem pressed for time as they scramble to get assignments done on time and prepare for tests without cramming, but what is a day in the life of a student-athlete like at Dixie State University? How does this vary from a normal student? The grind never stops Braden Bonner, a senior […]

Tying the knot: DSU students feel stress while planning weddings

Your wedding day — a day of excitement and anticipation for those who have yet to experience it, and a day of remembrance for those who have once experienced this special day. The term “Bridezilla” is a condition no soon-to-be brides hope to experience as they prepare for their wedding. As the stresses of getting […]

OPINION | Tipping waiters, waitresses needs to end

After a waiter or waitress has worked endlessly refilling drinks, cleaning up messes, and treating customers politely, the tip they earn can still be affected based on other employees’ performance. This practice of tipping based on performance is wrong, and the businesses should be responsible for paying the employee appropriately, not the customers. Anyone who […]

DSU loses 2 against University of Utah in midweek clash

Fighting with an older sibling is never fun. Most of the time, the older sibling is bigger, faster, stronger and more prepared for the fight. This was the case with the University of Utah and Dixie State University softball teams. The two teams faced off in two midweek non-conference games hosted at Karl Brooks Field. […]

DSU softball wins 2 of 3 in series with Tarleton State University

As the Tarleton State University Texan Riders made their way to St. George this weekend for a three-game series versus the Trailblazers, Dixie State University hoped to fend off the bottom seed of the Western Athletic Conference and defend its home field. Tarleton entered the weekend having lost seven straight games and hoping to rebound, […]

DSU students fight stigma of seeing therapists

In today’s ever-changing world, individuals face a variety of challenges and the feeling of being overwhelmed can often feel unavoidable. According to AAA.org, 40 million adults (18 years and older) in the United States are affected by anxiety, which is roughly 18.1% of the population. While these numbers are alarmingly high, only 36.9% of those […]

5 things you’re doing that drive your professors crazy

Have you ever attended a lecture and couldn’t shake the feeling that the professor just doesn’t like you? Typically, there’s things professors do that students dislike and most students aren’t afraid to make that known to others, but let’s flip the script. There are a few student behaviors that tend to annoy professors at Dixie […]