While “embracing the suck,” Dixie State University’s Army ROTC ruck marched for miles and camped in the Colorado cold during the Ranger Challenge competition. Over fall break, a team of 11 DSU ROTC cadets traveled to Jacks Valley Training Area in Colorado to compete in the Ranger Challenge. The team won first place in the […]
Christina Durham pursued her Ph.D. while she and her husband cared for their three children, and she still found time to bake cookies for them. Durham, who was appointed chair of the board of trustees for Dixie State University in July, is unique. She has only been on the board since 2013, is the second […]
Members of the Dixie State University Bass Fishing Club are so passionate about fishing, they have giant bass pillows. The DSU Bass Fishing Club members fish for fun weekly and are preparing for a national fishing competition this week: the Western Conference Championship at Clear Lake in California. Above all, the club’s members share an […]
Study abroad programs give students a chance to travel and hang out with their favorite instructors while earning college credit. Dixie State University offers two different travel options for students: study abroad and faculty-led travel study. Study abroad is an exchange program that currently collaborates with Bremen University in Germany, said Kathy Kinney, director […]
Aspen Jones, a freshman nursing major from Salt Lake City: “Glowstick caves in Snow Canyon are way fun. You just take some glows sticks, you can buy them super-cheap at Wal-Mart … it is down in this cave and it is pitch black and there are glow sticks everywhere, and you play hide and seek […]
Among the serene hills of Coral Canyon, family members, friends and supporters will be gathering to remember those lost to suicide and to raise awareness during the annual Out Of The Darkness Community Walk. The walk gives participants a chance to talk about suicide, how it has affected them, and what can be done to […]
I did it. I splurged on a sexy 27-inch iMac as an early birthday present. And I have no regrets. Apple products work well for students because of the easy-to-use and well-designed interface and wonderful information technology support. Plus, the products are ridiculously good-looking. Dixie State University has classrooms on campus outfitted with iMacs. In my […]
The Cardboard Campout and Hobo Hoedown will give students an opportunity to camp out in cardboard houses, eat s’mores and dance while raising awareness for social issues. The Hobo Hoedown will be the feature event at the campout. The duo of events create an atmosphere of fun for students while giving back to local homeless shelters, said Megan […]
Take a picnic and grab a few friends for an afternoon hiking adventure at the La Verkin Overlook Trail. Being from southern Utah, I have gone on several hikes around the area. One that I had not experienced yet was the La Verkin Overlook. This route can be hiked in about an hour, which makes it perfect […]
Dixie State University administration is aware that student housing is due for changes and plans are in the works for updates and add-ons. According to the document “DSU On-Campus Student Housing Plan,” enrollment has more than doubled over the past eight years and there are not enough beds to accommodate that many students. DSU President […]