UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 28, 2024

Author: Julia Bell

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STEM degrees more valuable to society

It is graduation day, your name is called, you walk across the stage and are handed a diploma.       Now what? Most graduates will take what they have learned and enter into the workforce in their respected fields. But do certain degrees benefit you more than others? According to a September 2012 CBS […]

Sentiment, luck among reasons students hold onto old clothes

Whether it is a basketball player’s lucky shoes, a boy’s favorite childhood shirt, or a girl’s favorite scarf, it can be hard to part with clothing items. When clothes are worn consistently, they tend to wear out, and when the time finally comes to throw away these items, students sometimes find they cannot. Why is […]

DSU plans home turf revenge

The love of the game is driving Dixie Sate University rugby players after a loss to Brigham Young University. The Red Storm played BYU on Feb. 16 at Snow Canyon High School in their second meeting of the season. The score was tied at the half, but BYU came out strong in the second half […]

Living spaces scrutinized; students urged to keep it clean

“Clean up, clean up, everybody do your share.” This tune was put into kids’ heads by a purple dinosaur when they were little. However, these lyrics can apply to college students as well. Once a month, student dorms are checked by resident assistants for cleanliness and damage. Students are busy, and it can be hard to find time to […]

Softball team learns from mistakes, makes improvements

The softball team is not looking back on past mistakes as tournaments continue.  The Red Storm, ranked No. 24 in Division II softball, have been stepping up the workouts at practice and are looking forward to upcoming games. Head coach Randy Simkins said this year’s team is top notch, and he is looking forward to a strong showing in all the games they […]

Student fitness requires more than daily 30-minute workouts

I will work out later, or I just don’t have the time. These are popular excuses students use to not work out. Students lead very busy lives, whether they are attending class, going to work, or trying to maintain a social life. Students have to make an effort to make it to the gym every […]

Athlete of the Month: Johnna Brown shows leadership skills

Dixie State College women’s basketball player Johnna Brown is named Athlete of the Month after stepping up on the court. Brown was chosen as Athlete of the Month by head coach Derek Dawes because of her leadership in the game. “Johnna really stands out right now,” Dawes said. “She is carrying the team on offense.” […]

Club of the Month: Criminal Justice club has presence on campus

It’s no mystery why the Criminal Justice Club was selected as club of the month after an increase in membership and campus involvement. The Dixie State College Inter Club Council awarded the Criminal Justice Club on Feb. 6  in their meeting. The club was awarded with a certificate and with  $100 in merit money to […]

School approves $20K for new drop-off zone

A drop-off zone will be constructed between the Campus Services building and the Shiloh Dorms after safety concerns were raised.  A new plan was accepted by the Dixie State College Board of Trustees on Jan. 18. Parents or spouses of DSC students will be able to enter the parking lot from 1000 East and drop […]

TV serves up guilty pleasures

With the busy lives students lead, they are still able to find time to watch TV shows that they are ashamed of. Americans are notorious for having their “favorite” shows, the ones that they can’t get enough of. But why is this? The answer is simple. It is a way for people to leave their […]