UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 26, 2024

Author: Kristi Shields

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DSU police department provides prescription drop-off box for the public

The Dixie State University Police Department offers a prescription drop-off box for students to dispose of unwanted prescriptions; the department hopes this access will reduce the amount of drug abuse on and off campus. The nationwide box collection program was introduced to DSU a few years ago for people to safely dispose of old prescriptions instead […]

Judd’s General Store has unique way of bringing customers back in time

Thomas Judd’s General Store is famous for its bread sticks and different soup specials, as well as its friendly environment which brings in loads of customers each day, including Dixie State University students.  Adam Russell, a senior biology major from Thatcher, Arizona, said he likes to visit Judd’s because he enjoys the old fashioned candy that other places don’t sell. […]

MIC’s weekend celebration dedicated to MLK’s passion, legacy

The Dixie State University Multicultural and Inclusion Center organized its first full-weekend celebration as a way to better celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. For the 11 years that the MIC, a student support service that works to increase diversity on campus, has been present at DSU, they have held one service day on the Tuesday after MLK day. This year, Tasha […]

Raging Red creates music video, spread awareness for mental health

Raging Red, Dixie State University’s song and dance performance team, is releasing a team-made music video to raise awareness for mental health.  The video was inspired by Jordon Sharp, chief marketing and communication officer, after watching their performance of “You Will be Found.” Sharp’s initial thought was that it would be a powerful message to convey to […]

Gift-receivers shouldn’t return presents after holiday season

Now that we’re settling into the new year, we’re debating what to do with our unwanted gifts from family or friends. Do we return it? Find a use for it? Stash it away in a box at the back of our closets? Or you could do what a close relative of mine is famous for doing: re-gift it […]

Body cams now available for DSU police

The Dixie State University Police Department officially implemented body cameras into their police budget as of fall of 2018. The DSUPD discussed the possibility of body cams after the hiring of the new chief of police Blair Barfuss in May. He said he felt it would make a positive impact on campus and be a useful asset to […]