UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 20, 2024

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Knutson named 2013 Miss Dixie

A jazz dance, swim suit, evening gown and good answer helped judges crown the new Miss Dixie. Shaelie Knutson, a senior communication major from Preston, Idaho, was crowned with one of Dixie State University’s longest-lasting titles, Miss Dixie, Oct. 16. Knutson will represent DSU in local charity and school events and will serve as Homecoming […]

This month with the president: New tradition created for Homecoming

Student government members are driving in a new tradition for Homecoming Week.  A drive-in movie was held for students and members of the community Oct. 22 at the old airport in efforts to close the gap between the community and students.  “I think there is a defined line between the community and the school,” said […]

Retention rates concern DSU officials

Retention initiatives are in full force and are trying to keep Dixie State University’s enrollment high. Dixie State has seemed to always have the reputation of being a starter school for college students. It is a place where they can get an affordable associate degree and then transfer to larger universities when they graduate. Add this factor to students […]

Candidates want Dixie State campus to grow

With St. George city municipal elections approaching, candidates discuss what they will do to help the town and university grow together. Mayor Dan McArthur will be running to keep his seat against Jon Pike, a current city council member. Ed Baca, Joe Bowcutt, Tara Dunn and Michele Randall will all be running for city council. […]

Red Storm teams expect excellence

Attending parties, skipping classes and alcohol use are all part of the average college experience—but not for Dixie State University athletes. Player character and honesty have been in the spotlight after the suspension of Brigham Young University’s linebacker Spencer Hadley for breaking the school honor code. Union High School head coach Matt Labrum also suspended his entire football team for cyber bullying and bad grades.  […]

X96 personalities come to DSU campus

Salt Lake City Radio personalities came to Dixie State University for a live broadcast and took the time to give students advice about their career choices. Gina Barberi, Bill Allred and Kerry Jackson from X96’s “Radio From Hell” show were on campus Friday for a live broadcast of their show. Barberi, Allred and Jackson told […]

Dixie State football attempts to right ship

Mental mistakes, missed assignments and limited resources have led Dixie State University’s football team to a bad start, but the first win of the season Saturday might help turn things around.  The Red Storm have come up short in their previous three games. They played a Division I school for their season opener, which was […]

Students fall to screens for seasonal TV shows

DVRs and Hulu accounts are in full use again as fall television shows begin. Many stations returned to their fall schedules this week, causing anticipation and excitement among students and staff members at Dixie State University. Shows such as “The Walking Dead,” “Survivor” and “Once Upon A Time” start where they left viewers captivated, and […]