My name is Julia Bell. I’m a writer for Dixie Sun News, I’m a swimmer, I’m a Texan, I’m a sports fanatic and I’m a Mormon. There has been recent talks lately among some women who belong to The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about who should be allowed to hold the priesthood in the […]
The nets have been cut down, and all that is left are the memorable moments that captivated millions of Americans. Many Dixie State University students were glued to their televisions as the road to the 2013 NCAA championship game unfolded before their eyes. There were impressive shots taken, such as Trey Burkes’ 3-pointer against Kansas […]
Friends were created when Dixie State University crowned the new D-Queen. Kylee Young, a senior communication major from Oakley, Idaho, was crowned D-Queen on Tuesday. Young bested 11 other young women. She said while all the girls were competitive, they were all very supportive toward each other. “Getting to know all of the girls was my favorite part of the whole competition,” Young […]
Warm weather brings students outside but could be considered dangerous. One of the perks of coming to Dixie State University is the warm climate. However, while the warm weather can be nice, it is important for students to stay safe while participating in activities outside. Christian Hildebrandt, director of campus recreation, said it is important […]
The talents are chosen, the evening wear is hanging in the closest, and the contestants are ready for the stage. The Dixie State D-Queen pageant will be held in the Cox Auditorium on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. The pageant is being put on by the student government and is one of the longest D-Week traditions the […]
As soon as the NBA finals are over, I take a three-month hiatus from watching ESPN. The reason for me, a devoted ESPN viewer, to stop is simple. I cannot stand summer sports. Whether it is baseball, soccer or NASCAR, the high-excitement level is gone. To transition from a fast-moving sport such as basketball to […]
Buying gasoline is a part of an average Americans’ life. The average American pays $3.68 for a gallon of gas, according to AAA. Gas prices could be increasing more as there is talk of a new gas tax to be passed by Congress. At first, only a one percent increase would be added to every […]
The Big Dance, the NCAA Sweet Sixteen, the Elite Eight, the Final Four. This is March Madness. Millions of Americans devote the whole month of March to basketball, and it is no different at Dixie State University. Dixie Sun News polled 100 students and asked who they thought would be the national champions this year, […]
The Dixie State University men’s basketball teams’ goal became reality as it won the Pacific West Conference Championship. At the beginning of the season, the whole team sat down and discussed what its main goal would be. In the end, every player and coach wanted the same thing. The Storm wanted to be PacWest Conference […]
The growing size of Dixie State University has caused a need for more student government positions to be filled. There were only 12 student government positions available in 2010 and the number of positions has since tripled, not including committee members. For the 2013-14 school year, there are 31 stipend positions and 30 committee member seats available. Jordon Sharp, director of […]
