UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 23, 2024

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Disabilities could lead to extra rights

Students and professors at Dixie State University may have a hard time deciding whether or not a disability merits extra rights.  Professors and advisers have to decide where the line is when it comes to a student’s rights when that student is dealing with a disability. If a student visits the Disability Resource Center and […]

Healing, awareness promoted at event

The Washington County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition organized an event at Dixie State University on Oct. 3 celebrating recovering victims and promoting awareness on campus.  

Island souls breeze to DSU in concert

Island Souls brought bouncy reggae beats and a refreshing breath of island culture to Dixie State University. Artists including Fiji, Bonafide and Sauny J performed at the Burns Arena Friday night. Students and community members of all backgrounds gathered close and let the jams take them away to paradise. Honolulu Grill sponsored the event, and […]

Sexual assault viewed more seriously

   Campus Police Chief Don Reid said no incidents have been reported after students and faculty members at Dixie State University have suspicions of sexual assault crimes occurring on campus.    “We have had some complaints, but no date rape or reported sexual assaults yet,” Reid said.    Joel Lewis, chair of the department of […]

It’s time to rally student body, community

The pride I feel for Dixie State University should be reinforced by the DSU Student Association in the form of daily, face-to-face interaction.  I spent my freshman year of college at the University of Utah, and I left with unexpected feelings of dignity for the community.  That’s just it — the university created a special […]

Utilize current music scene before complaining

If you are a native of southern Utah, you’ve probably heard these types of phrases from students: “There’s never anything to do in St. George,” or, “The nightlife sucks here,” a few times.  It’s true. The nightlife in St. George could be a lot better, especially in the music scene. If students are constantly complaining, […]

LDS missionary age change influenced DSU enrollment as expected

Dixie State University has a decreased enrollment as expected; however, more diverse, out-of-town students are shaping the campus. Colleges and universities across the state have been seeing a downward trend in freshman enrollment, including DSU. Meanwhile, out-of-state enrollment is steadily increasing. David Roos, executive director of enrollment, named some key reasons why the freshman enrollment […]

Student-led band Pangea reaching for big breakthrough

A local band led by past and present Dixie State University students is passionate about seeking bigger and better places to perform and record. Students and community members of all ages flocked to Centennial Park Friday night to listen to the energetic, indie-inspired music that is Pangea. As it turns out, five highly experienced musicians […]

‘Buzzworthy,’ ‘derpy’ words added to dictionary

The world’s most trusted dictionary has announced more than 50 “buzzworthy” words have been added to the New Oxford American Dictionary, and some are “srsly” “derpy.” Oxford University Press recognized many new American slang words in August that have made their way into common use. Each year, about 1,000 words are added, which are collected […]

Safety becomes priority for campus officials

With rumors of suspicious activity and terrorism threats circulating in the area, Dixie State University administrators comment on what is being done to protect students on campus. On Aug. 19, a white van with California license plates raised suspicion among citizens and parents in St. George. More information on the incident can be found here. The two […]