The lack of a day care center at Dixie State University has been a continuing conversation throughout campus over the past several years, and is once again being evaluated. The strategic planning committee is discussing implementing a day care center as part of the five-year strategic plan for 2020-2025, said Michelle McDermott, associate professor of […]
It is all hands on deck at Dixie State University as the administration puts together a plan for the unlikely occurrence of the coronavirus making its way to campus. President Richard “Biff” Williams sent out an email to faculty and staff saying: “We have assembled an institutional task force to report to Governor Herbert’s Utah […]
The Human Performance Center has been open for roughly three months and I am already disappointed with how it’s operated. The HPC’s intended purpose was for students to have a new, updated recreational building that includes workout areas, a pool and other activities; however, these areas are open during the worst possible hours. The general […]
Waffle Love takes its customer service to a whole new level by creating an inviting atmosphere where the customers feel like family. From the first step inside, customers are met with a warm, cozy aura, the smell of waffles, and smiling faces. Bobbi Ashworth, the manager of Waffle Love, said the intent of the shop […]
Dixie State University is joining in on the national day of giving by starting its own Dixie Giving Day on March 10 to increase engagement, help recruitment and spread the name of DSU. Giving Tuesday is a national day in December that nonprofit organizations participate in to encourage people to do good, according to givingtuesday.org. […]
While shops and cafes have different aspects to them, the one thing they have in common is celebrating Valentine’s Day. If you’re looking for a little Valentine’s Day spirit, here are my top five favorite places around St. George that have special themed goodies. The Sugar Cookie This cute little shop goes over the top […]
The Faculty Senate Committee has raised concerns about the process in which the new bell schedule was proposed. As stated in a previous Dixie Sun News article, “The altered bell schedule is part of Dixie State University’s attempt to meet space utilization standards set by the Utah System of Higher Education.” Michelle McDermott, associate professor […]
University police departments around the country were reviewed on their improvement of campus safety, and the results are in. The Dixie State University Police Department was ranked No. 3 on the 2020 Safe Campus Top 25 list for the most substantial change in campus safety. Chief of Police Blair Barfuss said, “What that means to […]
When it comes to choosing a career path, the most important thing to consider is how much you will enjoy the work. The most crucial thing you can do to test your interest in your desired career path is to get hands-on experience. I am an aspiring journalist; I love researching interesting topics, getting down […]
Updating door locks for campus buildings comes at a price, literally, which is why the campus building security system is still undergoing the transition to key card access that began in 2016. Jon Gibb, director of facilities planning and construction, said the cost of hardware is roughly $6,000 per building depending on how many doors […]