UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 28, 2024

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OPINION: Attendance should not be mandatory

  If an individual is paying for an item, they should be able to use it how they would like to and as frequently as they would like; however, this is not the case here at Dixie State University.   There are currently classes offered at DSU where attendance is part of the cumulative grade. Professors should […]

DSUSA plans activities with hopes to engage students

Have you ever wanted to be in a game show, be a high roller in Las Vegas or even be part of a pageant? If so, events hosted by the Dixie State University Student Association might just be for you. DSUSA pushes to hold weekly activities for students on campus. DSUSA is a group of students […]

HPC rock wall for beginners and experts alike

  The tallest indoor rock-climbing wall in Utah is just moments away in the Human Performance Center – and it is completely free.   While red rocks are found in almost every location in St. George and the plethora of different trails and hiking systems surround the area, DSU decided to bring a little bit of the […]

Ali Franks: “A foundation piece” to DSU Women’s Basketball

  Three and a half seasons and 1,000 points later, Ali Franks is just the fourth player in Dixie State University women’s basketball history to score 1,000 career points. The senior communication major from Redding, California, joined a unique club that some only dream of entering.   When the Trailblazers hosted Regis University on Jan. 18, Franks […]

OPINION: Career workshop course needed to help undecided freshman

Dixie State University students should be required to complete a career workshop course to assist them when it comes to choosing a career. In today’s world, there are many different options for students once they complete high school. With all of these options, it is difficult for students to know exactly what they’d like to […]

Women’s tennis eager to compete again

The Dixie State University women’s tennis team is back in action on Feb. 7 in Ogden as they face two Division I exhibition games: Weber State University and Boise State University.   The Trailblazers last took the court 124 days ago when they defeated Colorado Christian University, 7-0.   “It’s actually great, in the fall it allows […]

Special Olympics begins regional games

“Special Olympics works with athletes who have special needs that are looking to get active in sports. Right now, we’re doing basketball, then track and field, and swimming. We have a great time getting together.” Shaela Bodine, head of delegation for DSU Special Olympics team The Dixie State University Special Olympics hosted the basketball regional […]

Mental health resources available specifically for student-athletes

  There are different challenges students face when attending a college or university, from getting homework completed on time to getting acquainted with peers and figuring out a career path; however, student-athletes have a few additional challenges they face: practice schedules, depth chart positioning, training sessions, worrying about performance and doing their best to make sure […]

Women’s Basketball prepares to close four-game homestand

Ali Franks, a senior communication studies major from Redding, California, became the fourth player in DSU history to record more than 1,000 points as the Trailblazers completed the first half of their four-game home stand. “To be honest, I didn’t really think about [the record],” Franks said. “When a kid is here for four years […]

Dixie State Athletics break academic record

The jump to Division I athletics has created quite the buzz around campus. Fans are excited to see Dixie State University compete against Division I teams and push to reach new heights on the court and field. While putting forth a lot of effort physically, some would say the biggest accomplishment was found in the […]