UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 16, 2024

Author: Christina Block

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Editorial: DSN striving for new goals, renewing commitment to DSU community

The Dixie Sun News will continue being the voice of the university despite the loss of our printed edition. After receiving results from a survey sent to students, faculty and staff, we analyzed the 150 responses to find where and how we can better represent the voices of Dixie State University students. We, as a […]

Students express gratitude during difficult times

It’s that season again where we’re reminded to have an attitude of gratitude. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise and the year is coming to an end, students remain grateful for the valuable things they have this year. Here are things that students around campus said they’re thankful for this year: Having professors work with […]

Cultural appropriation, cultural appreciation significantly different

Cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation have key differences, with one being offensive and the other celebratory. Imagine scrolling through your Instagram feed and you see a girl whose hair is styled in cornrow braids and you say, “I like that, I’m going to wear my hair like that because I think it’s cute,” and the […]

OPINION | Lack of student activities takes away college experience

Freshmen are not getting the full college experience when school events continue to be canceled. As a freshman, I was looking forward to attending events to become more involved on campus and meet new people; however, when the school continues to cancel events, I’m not on campus enough to meet anyone other than the few […]

Ways to manage school while sick

As the autumn-colored leaves start falling from the trees and a cold chill fills the air, you might develop congestion and a cough despite all the layers you’re bundled-up in. It may seem like everyone around you is developing a small cold, leaving others sick and weak with fatigue, but what happens when that person […]

Halloween Art Show

A painting of a girl running through a dark and haunting forest, a bright orange pumpkin designed with a spooky face, and a horrifying animal mounted on a wall with large horns sticking from its head are just a few art pieces presented at this years Halloween Art Show. With no specific title or theme […]

Fake news: What it is, how it fools us

Fake news is all around the web and social media platforms, and websites can make it easy for viewers to be fooled. Fake news is news that has been published and is either misreported or falsified to make someone or something look bad. Dixie State University professors point out certain psychological tactics and algorithms used […]

OPINION | Pandemic affects all generations differently

Quarantine and social distancing have caused a loss of experiences and potential memories for everyone, and each generation is taking it differently. We have all heard people make comments about how the old are wiser than the young, and it’s true because older people have experienced and learned lessons throughout their lives. Those born between […]

OPINION | International student policy should be passed

The potential international student policy change announced by President Donald Trump’s administration Sept. 25 should be put into place for the safety of U.S. citizens. This policy is proposed to prevent students from being overlooked and bringing information from the U.S. to their home country. Students will be limited to four-year or two-year degrees depending […]

DSU students turn fall memories into reality

As the temperature begins to cool down and the leaves switch colors, St. George heads into fall. Despite the global pandemic, your autumn memories can still become reality because most places are opening up, continuing their annual activities, and allowing DSU students to make this season just as memorable as the others. Fiesta Fright Arcade […]