UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 02, 2024

Author: Jonny Weakley

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Men’s soccer stumbles to CSMT, MSUD

In a 2-game weekend in Colorado, Dixie State University lost both games, however, it left DSU with high hopes for the coming season. Their first game was against No. 6 ranked Colorado School of Mines. The final score on the game was 3-0, with sophomore midfielder Gabby Medina leading the team with three shot attempts. […]

What my wheelchair experience at DSU taught me about struggles of being disabled

In a journey to see how disability-friendly the Dixie State University campus is, I put myself in their shoes by using a wheelchair. After approximately 16 hours of being in a wheelchair on campus, I experienced many encounters of struggle, friendliness and gratitude. Some others involved difficulties; for example, the Performing Arts Building was tricky to get around […]

DSU ranks low in student loan debt

If students need to borrow money, they should borrow for their needs, not for a lifestyle.  J.D. Robertson, the executive director of financial aid and scholarships, stressed that students tend to borrow money without realizing how much they actually borrow. “Students should realize, if I’m choosing to borrow, make sure every one of those borrowed […]

Stay healthy by avoiding fast food

Fast food can be a blessing as well as a curse.  Fast food plays quite a role throughout my week, making it somewhat tough to eat healthy and stay fit as a college student. However, there are ways to escape this mindset and achieve a fit and healthy eating lifestyle.  It is easy to be […]

Largest herd of freshmen Trailblazers storm DSU

Freshman Trailblazers are breaking records as the highest enrolled freshman class herd Dixie State University has seen yet. In the freshman orientation on Friday, August 19, President Biff Williams announced that the number of freshman students this fall semester exceeded projected enrollment counts.  According to Andrea Brown, director of Program Assessment and Institutional Research said approximately 2,300 freshman have enrolled at […]

DSU water usage stays ‘green’ despite keeping grass green

Though St. George is considered one of the driest areas in the nation, it’s important to have a landscape that is green, comfortable, beautiful and eco-friendly. Using approximately 109 million gallons of water on campus per year, administrators at Dixie State University strive to provide that welcoming environment for residents, students and visitors. This amount of water is used not […]