From scuba diving, ballroom dancing, bass fishing and even astronomy — whatever interests you — chances are you’re not alone. All of these pastimes are clubs available at Dixie State University, along with many more. About 30 clubs crowded the Diagonal Wednesday and Thursday during the traditional Club Rush, their members brandishing sign-up sheets to […]
A “We Do” mentality has molded student council members’ plans for the 2014-15 academic year. Dixie State University’s Student Association outlined the next two semesters’ schedules to follow an experiential learning theme, with new activities and an emphasis on more community connections. “We as a student association we are holding ourselves accountable to try to provide opportunities […]
The best of the best received the highest of honors Dixie State University offers Thursday night during the 2014 Dixie Awards Ceremony. About 45 of DSU’s most renowned individuals stepped onto the Dolores Dore’ Eccles Fine Arts Center Mainstage before a crowd of roughly 500 to accept distinguished awards for academic excellence, campus spirit and […]
A record-breaking amount of teams participated in Dixie State University’s Great Race Friday with rushes of adrenaline and competitive skirmishes. Delivering slightly more competition than past races, 32 teams participated in this year’s highlighting D-Week event, said Gregory J. Layton, a senior English major from Cottonwood Heights and future student body president. The competitors braved […]
The color red coats Dixie State University’s name, but some are striving to add a vivid layer of green. As Earth Day approaches, students and faculty members have joined forces as Dixie’s very own environmental advocates. The idea of self-sustainability spurred them to create a committee to educate, encourage and activate a go-green movement that […]
Life after college — to some, it’s a mystery; to others, it’s long past due. The Dixie Sun News asked seniors set to graduate after this spring semester whether or not they consider themselves prepared. While some said their exact plans of action were set in stone, others said they were content with winging their […]
From the creepy-crawly and fanged, to the furry and leather-winged, Dixie State University has had its fair share of on-campus creature encounters. Dixie even has history with an alligator — but there’s more on that later. As far as the most recent encounters go, squirrels, scorpions, tarantulas and bats have all encroached on DSU students’ […]
I’m somewhat of a sucker for candles, but I’m also sick of buying the same old candles found in grocery stores. Since decorative candles have a knack for costing way more than I like to pay, a do-it-yourself project is the perfect alternative. I found a pin on Pinterest that links to an elegant DIY tutorial. […]
Students and faculty members think it’s about time to enable discussions that include words like “vagina” without vulgar or shameful undertones. Dixie State University will be hosting The Vagina Project for the first time ever, which is a presentation of research, artwork and readings that represent attitudes and experiences of women’s bodies. It will take […]
Photoshop blesses — curses, rather — the idea of beauty with quite a few uncanny possibilities. To witness its power, watch this YouTube video by Global Democracy. In order to combat these shocking manipulations and unrealistic archetypes, body image activists are going corporate — or at least they’re trying. My hopes for humanity […]
