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“The Favourite” worthy of 10 Oscar nominations

“The Favourite” is an engrossing 120 minutes of cinema so elegantly ingenious in its poignancy that calling it a masterpiece doesn’t aptly describe how exquisite the film is. With a box office bloated with remakes hardly better than the original and adaptations of novels, video games and comic books, it is refreshing to see an […]

Graduate assistantships to debut at DSU

The Graduate Council has written a new policy to include a graduate assistantship program within the college of humanities and social sciences at Dixie State University. Michigan State University describes a graduate assistantship as financial support for graduate students that provides a stipend and compensation for work as research or teaching assistants. Provost Michael Lacourse, vice […]

Student brings Hollywood magic to campus, publishes books about ‘Golden Era’

If you have heard of the book “Marilyn Monroe: A Day in The Life,” it is possible you know the name April VeVea, the author behind the book who has turned her passion for the “golden era” of film into a promising career. Since writing her book on Marilyn Monroe, the author from Bakersfield, California […]

“Glass” ends 19-year trilogy, but not with a bang

M. Night Shyamalan’s new film “Glass” is a well-made, thought provoking film that left me disappointed because it didn’t end the “nineteen years in the making” trilogy with a bang. Shyamalan returns to the story he began with “Unbreakable,” expounded upon with the surprise sequel “Split” and finishes with “Glass.” With “Glass,” he once again […]

Students, faculty, staff, professionals assess what makes content award-winning

It is awards season again, meaning the time of year when the film and television industries have their annual Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award events. Award shows are where actors, actresses, directors and other filmmakers are recognized for their exemplary work in entertainment on the big and small screens; it is a time […]

Students hopeful for married housing at DSU

Finding affordable housing close to campus is still an issue for married students, but with a recent purchase of land, Dixie State University is planning a solution for that concern. DSU purchased the empty lot adjacent to Abby Apartments with intentions to build apartments for married students, and are building a pedestrian path under interstate […]

Pro: Open carry on campus exercises Constitutional rights, helps students feel safe

Gun control has become a hot-button issue due to recent school and public shootings in 2018. Open carry for faculty on college campuses is at the top of  a list of growing gun concerns. However, I feel open carry can be a solution to increasing safety concerns. There are a lot of arguments against people carrying guns on […]

Celebrating one of America’s most POP-ular snacks

Popcorn is not only a treat you find at a movie theater, make in your kitchen or buy at a baseball game, it also has its own national holiday. If you weren’t aware there is a holiday celebrating popcorn, you are not alone. Students who were interviewed knew only of the popularity of popcorn, where it […]

Fall fashion is back at DSU

Morning temperatures are dropping below 45 degrees, and it feels appropriate to throw on a hoodie with a pair of jeans before leaving for school, but more fashionable options this fall will keep you warm and turn some heads. According to Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Glamour a few popular trends for women this Fall are animal print, colorful […]

‘The Christmas Chronicles’ brings holiday spirit to the small screen

“The Christmas Chronicles” is an adventure film with enough Christmas magic to have me cheering and laughing for joy from feeling the Christmas spirit. In the Netflix original film, Ted and Kate find themselves home alone on Christmas Eve, when Kate gets the idea to capture Santa Claus on video. The night takes an adventurous […]