The most memorable part of student elections shouldn’t be talk over a poster of a guy with his shirt open. And if that’s the case, something needs to change. With the votes in, winners announced and dust settled, most of us students are still left wondering just what was voted for. The Dixie […]
It’s time to get sweaty. Regular exercise is something doctors have been recommending for decades for our overall health. Regular exercise is, according to the American Heart Association in their section covering healthy living and physical activity, a recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. […]
Birth control isn’t just for whores and sluts. And there is more to birth control than just condoms or the pill. But the conversations regarding sex and sexual consent are restricted in Utah schools since the Utah House Education Committee struck down a bill that would have allowed for discussion beyond abstinence-based sex education in […]
It’s not you, school, it’s me; we’ve got to break up. That’s what I feel like telling my schoolwork and my job right now (Hey, the line still works since I work for a school). While spring break was nice, taking time to schedule regular breaks is equally important for your mental health. […]
Nobody expects to be homeless when he or she leaves for college. For Natasha Corral, a freshman accounting major from Odessa, Texas, this unexpected situation hit home when she found herself at the end of her housing contract and without a place to live. Her male landlord was invasive, coming into the women-only student housing […]
Student fees and tuition rates at Dixie State University are on the rise. Members of the Student Fees Allocation Committee and DSU administrators presented their proposed plan for student fee allocation for the 2016-17 school year at the Truth in Tuition forum March 1 in the Dunford Auditorium. Student fees will increase by $12 next […]
Our campus is covered in zombies. Or to be more exact, by this point in the semester, our campus is full of sleep-deprived people. The resemblance to zombies stands, though. It is pretty common knowledge that sleep is important to overall health. I want to go over ways to get not just more […]
Work on Dixie State University’s master’s programs is currently in motion for potential start in 2018. Michael Lacourse, the vice president of academic affairs, has began work to build up DSU’s future master’s programs. While following the strategic plan put in motion by his predecessor, Lacourse said some of the aspects of the upcoming programs […]
You can have your health and drink alcohol too. Let me be clear; alcohol is not some sort of healthy drink. According to the American Heart Association, there are some benefits to alcohol such as “The incidence of heart disease in those who drink moderate amounts of alcohol (no more than two drinks per day […]
The Harbor is the “new kid” on the college scene, with a twist on the traditional coffee shop hangout. Nestled just north of Dixie State University’s campus at 29 North 700 East, The Harbor is a self-serve coffee bar, with additional offering in the form of hot chocolate and tea. In accordance with the nautical […]
