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

Author: Eric Diamond

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‘Student comes first’ at DSU

Student athletes often carry a bad reputation concerning academics, but those at Dixie State University are working to destroy that stereotype. Several Red Storm football players were recently recognized for their academic performance. The Great Northwest Athletic Conference released its annual Academic All-Conference team Nov. 13, and of the 28 players on the team, nine […]

DSU one step closer to history

The Dixie State University women’s volleyball team ran its win streak to four Monday night, defeating the visitors from Chaminade University. The Red Storm executed their game plan to perfection, defeating the Silverswords in straight sets 25-20, 25-16 and 25-13 for their fourth straight win. “We had the complete game that we’ve really been looking […]

When planning schedules, students must be more flexible

Fall semester is coming to a close, and it is once again time to register for, and complain about, the upcoming schedule for classes. As is the usual custom around this time of year, there is a mixed feeling of excitement and frustration prevalent among the student body of Dixie State University. Recently, I have heard […]

DSU basketball teams tip off season with success

If Tuesday night was any indication of the future, the Dixie State University men’s and women’s basketball teams are poised for successful seasons. DSU hosted its third annual Red Storm Tip-off Tuesday, highlighted by scrimmages for both teams. The women’s team started the night with an intrasquad scrimmage consisting of two eight-minute halves. The team split […]

Utah not ready for same-sex marriage

Call me a religious bigot, but I do not believe that homosexual marriage should be allowed. What I say isn’t necessarily what matters; what matters is what the majority of voters have said. The state of Utah is being sued by a few same-sex couples who say that an amendment that was voted upon several […]

Men’s soccer suffers tough loss

The back of the net proved to be a lonely place Saturday for Dixie State University’s men’s soccer team, which suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss at home to Azusa Pacific University. APU opened the scoring in the first half, converting a penalty kick by senior midfielder Oktay Balut in the 18th minute. The penalty came […]

Pink is not enough

Pink is in the air in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But the abundance of pink is not enough. There needs to be more action. Every October, social media and various organizations help raise awareness for breast cancer research by ensuring that wearing pink apparel is recognized as contributing something to the cause. This […]

New club The Rush enhances St. George nightlife

My ears were ringing late Friday night for the first time in as long as I can remember. The Rush, St. George’s newest nightclub located on 214 N. 1000 East, has a powerful combination of lights, music, drinks and other activities to warrant four out of five stars. The club offers multiple theme nights Wednesday […]

Marchbanks finds scoring touch

Dixie State University’s sophomore midfielder Megan Marchbanks played much bigger than her 5-foot-2-inch frame Monday afternoon. Marchbanks scored the golden goal just minutes into overtime as DSU defeated Chaminade University 4-3. The Red Storm put themselves on the scoreboard in the 24th minute with a goal from junior forward Kimberly Thurman, assisted by junior defender […]

Prominent professors recognized for published work

Whether they are seasoned veterans of the field or fresh out of graduate school, professors at Dixie State University have many works to be proud of. It’s common for faculty members at colleges and universities to publish in scholarly journals or other publications, and instructors at DSU are no different. Various areas of expertise are abundant, and […]