Hoverboards, glider boards or Segway thingys: whatever you call them, they have been banned by Dixie State University campus housing for explosive reasons. The university followed at least 20 other U.S. colleges in banning hoverboards from campus housing because the electronic, self-balancing scooters have a tendency to burst into flames. Students are still allowed to […]
The “purge” may have happened to you or someone you know — urging students to pay their tuition sooner. The policy, nicknamed “the purge,” was instituted at the beginning of fall semester and makes tuition due weeks sooner than past semesters. If a student hadn’t paid tuition by the deadline, all of their classes were […]
There is only one phrase that truly captures how I feel about returning to n00b News for another semester. “Chewie, we’re home.” I don’t know about you, but winter break was the brief pause I needed before diving back into busy schedules and homework. Aside from getting some relaxation over the break, I’ve had the […]
Christmas lights, old movies and chocolate oranges: What do these all have in common? When the holidays draw near, I find myself gravitating to the things that evoke feelings of nostalgia. Among the more traditional things, one close to my heart is picking up the video games I played as a youngster. From ages 7 […]
Lively drumming and music filled a sold-out theater on the opening night of the Dixie State University Dance Company’s Fall Dance Concert. Young and old filtered into the main auditorium at the Eccles Fine Arts Center Nov. 20 and 21 to witness the company’s 27th and 28th performance. In celebration of the new Bachelor of […]
It is a blessing and a curse when you find a game you really love. As a sequel to the last n00b News, I’ve decided to explore the other point of view when it comes to glitchy games. Looking back on my favorite titles and gaming habits, I’ve realized some of my favorites are famous […]
Perfectly-trained or wild in the woods, animals of the canine variety were the theme in this week’s viral videos. Who can resist a fluffy, cute beast? I know I can’t. Many of the videos on viralviralvideos.com are either Jimmy Kimmel or animal-related, but these two caught my eye and deserve to be shared. So put […]
Polish your screens and open your checkbooks because November is here. The month of November is famous among gamers for the yearly avalanche of game releases. According to Heavy magazine, the most anticipated titles in November are “Fallout 4,” “Star Wars: Battlefront,” and “Call of Duty: Black Ops III.” PC gamers are also preparing for […]
When tragedy strikes and the population is desperate for answers, we are more susceptible to accepting the wrong ones. Maybe it’s the heartbreaking chain of shootings that have been happening lately, or the campus officer who was nervously eyeing students during the Video Game Club’s latest social, but I’m finally ready to talk about it: Unfair blame […]
A strong sense of camaraderie is what to expect if you get involved with Dixie State University’s Motorcycle Club. Rahim Andersen, a sophomore business major from Las Vegas, has been its president since the Motorcycle Club renewed its club status during the fall 2014 semester. He said one of the best parts of being involved […]
