UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 06, 2024

Author: Hannah Hickman

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New degrees, certificates bring further opportunities for students

Dixie State University is opening up opportunities for students with new degrees, certificates and programs. The new degrees and certificates being offered are: A Bachelor of Applied Science in professional studies An Associate of Science in information technology An Associate of Science in pharmacy preparation Two certificates in applied statistics A certificate in music technology […]

OPINION | Big Tech censoring free speech, creating double standard

Private corporations need to be held accountable for their views on free speech. Freedom of speech is a right every American citizen has and private corporations should not be held to a different standard; moreover, they need to start being held accountable for who they censor and who they don’t. Twitter and Facebook banned former […]

SPORTS OPINION | Running underrecognized as sport

Track and field and cross-country are underrepresented sports at Dixie State University. As DSU enters its first year as a Division I school, DSU Athletics could do a better job of recognizing running as a sport. While pre-pandemic football brought students together over tailgates and homecoming games, other sports sat quietly in the back. Some […]

Incivility on campus rises

Instances of incivility in regard to politics and the pandemic have risen on Dixie State University’s campus. The Institute of Politics held an election night viewing party where there was a slight verbal argument among students. The news surrounding the election has more people willing to come out and express their views, giving people the […]

OPINION | More to college than student activities

The college experience shouldn’t solely be based on the activities and events you go to. While student activities and events bring the student population together, students can still gain plenty of experiences even with a lack of events. Staying in doesn’t have to be boring; it can be a time for students to self-reflect and […]

Students determine preference for Zoom learning

Zoom learning is becoming more popular among students as the semester moves along. The Dixie State University administration sent a poll to students in May about how they wanted to attend classes, and 80% said they would prefer in person. Now with the fall semester reaching its end, what once was a call for in-person […]

OPINION | Celebrities should not influence voters

Celebrities shouldn’t pressure people into voting a certain way. As we approach Election Day, there is more and more coverage of celebrities endorsing certain candidates. In an article from People, the list of celebrities endorsing President Donald Trump include Kanye West and Jon Voight, while celebrities such as Cher are endorsing former Vice President Joe […]

Homecoming Week brings nostalgia, memories

Get ready to make more memories with Homecoming Week. Dixie State University students have still been experiencing a variety of school events this year, despite the pandemic, from Welcoming Week to Suicide Prevention Week. What would usually include a parade and D-Queen pageant, Homecoming Week is going to look a little different this year. Student […]

OPINION | Conservatives, liberals have lost their morals

Everyone needs to recognize the loss of morals between both liberals and conservatives. From the murder of George Floyd to the protests that have swept across the nation, one thing rings true to me, people on both sides of the political aisles have lost their morals. Since the swearing in of President Donald Trump, we […]