UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 17, 2024

Author: Hanna Pollock

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How to ace an interview

As students graduate from college and enter the workforce, they often have all the technical skills needed for a job; however, to stand out from everyone else in the interview, applicants need soft skills to stand out. These are some tips professionals said will help anyone get a job after college: Be honest about past experiences […]

Money obstacle tackled for prospective study-abroad students

Studying abroad isn’t as out of reach as students may think. Price is often the biggest obstacle when it comes to spending time abroad, but there are multiple ways to fund a study abroad trip, and the skills students gain from their experiences can set them apart from other graduates. Plus, students can get credit […]

Social media may impact mental health

Living in a digital generation means constantly communicating through screens, but those screens have been proven to negatively impact on our mental health.  Whether you lurk or post, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms are where most millennials spend some of their down time.  According to #StatusOfMind, published by the Royal Society […]

Refugee from Iraq example for DSU men’s soccer team

From playing street soccer in the capital of Iraq to playing soccer on the turf of Legend Solar Stadium, Ather Dawood has made quite the journey to play at Dixie State University. At 10 years old, Ather’s family left Baghdad, Iraq, to escape a war-ridden country. His neighbors and churches were getting bombed, he said. “I’m […]

Those with adult acne have heard it all

Imagine waking up with a bad breakout every single day. That’s how it feels to suffer from adult acne. The stigma surrounding adult acne is something that needs to be broken. Acne isn’t something adults should be ashamed to have. If you suffer from hormonal acne, I feel for you. And if you break out […]

Georgefest offers students free entertainment every first Friday

Main Street shuts down, booths fill the sides of the road, the smell of fried food drifts through the air, and music can be heard from blocks away. Just follow the lights in the sky, and you’ll find it. It’s St. George’s first Friday event, Georgefest. Georgefest takes place on the first Friday of every month. The […]

Building signs replaced by online maps

Despite the removal of building signs from in front of each campus building, freshmen at Dixie State University seemed to find their way around through the Ellucian GO app. Building name signs that used to be in front of every campus building were removed because they weren’t consistent with DSU’s current image. The signs were […]

I survived DSU’s foam dance

After several days of my roommate constantly telling me to buy a ticket to the foam dance, I finally caved. Because I’m a junior this year, I figured I might as well attend the sweat-fest at least once. Since my freshman year, the foam dance has been advertised as one of the best parts of […]

DSU hires new chief officer of Latin America relations

Dixie State University has incorporated a Latin America initiative geared toward providing students with experiences, such as studying abroad, learning from international professors and research opportunities. DSU hired Dr. Roberto Rodriguez as the chief officer of Latin America relations. He will lead DSU’s charge toward partnering with Latin American countries for higher education. This role […]

Summer hacks for staying sharp, having fun

You can use your summer to relax with time off from school, but students can also use it to get ahead in their schoolwork or save money.  Dixie State University students have a few tips for people who are staying in St. George for the summer and are looking for fun ways to beat the […]