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Board of Regents approves ‘Dixie’; legislature to vote next

Herald trumpets sounded the approval of university status, but “nays” and objections for “Dixie” were apparent among a minority of attendees. For many, Jan. 25, 2013, will be a memorable day when hard work, dedication and vision culminated into a passing vote by the Utah Board of Regents. “This has long been a dream of […]

Raging Red joins student services dept.

Raging Red is now part of new management, which isn’t affiliated with music. Raging Red is a performance and ambassador group that travels throughout Utah, parts of Nevada and even to China. The group was housed and under the music department’s oversight, but recent decisions have altered this. Raging Red is now a function of […]

Apology for DSC’s past anticipated with upcoming Trustees vote

Some are calling for Dixie State College to apologize for the past. The recommendations are in, and with the word “Dixie” included in four of the five names suggested by Sorenson Advertising, the odds are against those who favor a total rebrand.  Steve Johnson, DSC director of public relations, said the topic must be acknowledged […]

Campus TV screens utilized for promos, activities

TV screens are a normal aspect of each person’s day, but the TV screens at Dixie are unlike many others. Most buildings on campus now have televisions installed in the hallways and common areas to help students get informed about activities, events, promotions and more. “What better place to find information than watching a TV?” […]

Higher One terms, conditions altered to meet standard practices

Many areas of Dixie are changing during the university transition, and the Higher One Debit card policies recently joined the party. Higher One recently aligned its debit card policies with the National Association of College and University Business Officers’ card policies.  “We applaud NACUBO for identifying guidelines that put students and their interests first when […]

Recent Name Change Forum interrupted with heckling

Students attended the Community Name Change forum, but some were not welcome. Some students went to the forum on Thursday, Nov. 29, to share their opinions on if “Dixie” should stay or be removed in the future name. Those who wanted it to stay were applauded, but those who didn’t want it to stay were […]

Second smoking forum of semester present additional issues

The aroma of hot cheese and bread filled students’ noses, but tobacco smoke was the topic on their minds. Members of the Smoking Initiative panel held another forum on Monday Nov. 26 to entertain comments and questions from the Dixie State College student body about the initiative.   Some students who attended the previous forum […]

Nadauld addresses tuition, food, housing at Direction of Dixie

Students may have questions and concerns about the future details of Dixie State College, and President Stephen Nadauld is fully aware of it. Nadauld spoke about hot-topic campus issues Tuesday night at the Direction of Dixie forum held in the Gardner Center. He spoke about multiple changes and plans concerning university status. After his presentation, […]

Students urged to attend Direction of Dixie meeting Nov. 27

Dixie is moving in the direction that points to a university, but there are still items for students to hear and discuss. The Direction of Dixie forum will be held Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. in conference room B at the Gardner Student Center. President Stephen Nadauld, Dean of Students Del Beatty and others will […]

‘Dixie’ hottest topic at name change forum

Students, faculty, alumni and community members are torn when it comes to picking what the future name of the campus will be; the word “Dixie” is polarizing all the attention.  The Name Change Forum held Nov. 1 allowed for people’s concerns to surface.    Erik Sorenson, president and CEO of Sorenson Advertising, moderated the event.  […]