With frequent chatter of a zombie apocalypse happening, it’s important to be prepared. Dixie State College students discuss the value of being geared up physically, with strong muscles and a strong heart, to be ready for the zombie attack. Landon Stott, a junior computer science major from Salt Lake City, said there are different types of zombies. He […]
In order to become successful in the business world, a dirty job or two must take place first. Students and professors shared some of the worst jobs they’ve had and tricks to make the best of a bad work situation. Jordan Bracken, a junior English major from Perry, grew up on a ranch. “Growing up on […]
After flooding Facebook and Instagram with posts of your proposal, the next big step is dropping out of school—or so it seems. The fact that some girls feel the need to drop everything at the words “Will you marry me?” is disheartening. In Volume 25, No.1, of Community College Week, author Benjamin Wood performed a study […]
Snap those chopsticks in half and dig into your inner sushi. Not sure how to use these awkward wooden sticks? That’s OK because sushi is all about the experience. (If worse comes to worst, you can always ask for the cheater chopsticks made especially for kids.) Once you’ve got a semi-grip on the chopstick-holding technique, […]
With the continued growth of Dixie State College, plans to gain university status are underway—as are procedures to change the name of the institution. One of the measures in achieving higher status will take place at the campus town hall meeting Nov. 1. Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to attend the meeting and […]
Dixie State College has grown past the realm of a small-town college, and the transition toward achieving university status is in progress. “We have seen remarkable growth and development at Dixie State College over the past five years,” DSC President Stephen Nadauld said in a press release. “The growth in enrollment, the addition of baccalaureate […]
Obtaining a job can be a difficult task, but internships can help ease the challenge. Internships provide a way for students to test the waters of the real world before actually stepping out into it. Networking is key Lindsey Christensen, Dixie State College internship coordinator, said internships provide students with networking opportunities. “Networking is so important,” […]
Instead of trick-or-treating this Halloween, put on that award-winning costume and head to the Monster Mash. The Monster Mash is southern Utah’s Halloween dance party presented by The Heart of Dixie, which, as owner Jared Keddington said, is dedicated to “promoting positive social experiences for the youth of our community.” The Monster Mash will be […]
Come on down. Stop on by. Hop a carpet and fly to another Arabian night at Tuacahn. Tuacahn’s production of Disney’s “Aladdin” comes to a close Oct. 19. With only three more weeks to go, the production has already profited $4 million in revenue, Tuacahn CEO Kevin Smith said. “It’s outsold anything […]
The need for volunteers is equally as large as the need for canned food at the Utah Food Bank. The Utah Food Bank, a non-profit organization that provides meals to those who suffer from hunger, has headquarters in Salt Lake City, but the organization is expanding in southern Utah. “Utah Food Bank is responsible for […]
