UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 17, 2026

Author: Kristi Shields

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Security update in progress, allows for better safety

The antiquated security for campus buildings is currently in the process of being updated as a safety measure for a more effective security system. Facilities management began the transition from physical key access to electronic key card access in 2017 for the majority of exterior and specific interior doors of every building. “Security is always […]

Unhealthy relationships prominent in younger women

She attended a high school birthday party with her friend where she caught a boy’s eye from across the room. She was instantly mesmerized. Her friend exchanged their phone numbers for them and they began talking. Shortly after, he asked her to be his girlfriend. It was new and exciting… until it wasn’t anymore. Leah […]

OPINION: Young marriage can be successful

In today’s society, young marriage is frowned upon; instead of the couple receiving congratulations, they receive judgment. Society has created a stigma around young marriage making it seem that anyone younger than 25 years old isn’t mature enough to get married and it will only end in divorce. Not everyone can fit into the same […]

Scuba Diving club offers unforgettable experience, service to community

The Dixie State University scuba diving club allows students to do more than learn how to scuba dive and have fun experiencing the underwater world. It allows for an opportunity to clean the environment while exploring under water. The club goes on weekly scuba diving trips to Sand Hollow that usually consists of some sort […]

Administration strives to find solutions to child care issues over time

Dixie State University administration has discussed how to address the concern of not having a child care service on campus. “As an institution, we do see the importance for a child care or day care on our campus; it’s about leveraging those resources to what works best,” said Tasha Toy, a member of the strategic […]

University’s need for childcare service

Tahina Wursten, a senior science and English major from Tallahassee, Florida, starts her morning by getting her three children ready for the day, then either goes to work or school while her husband watches the kids. When her shift ends or she gets out of class, she switches cars with her husband for her turn […]

University strives to improve experience for adult learners

Dixie State University administration is hopeful to create an adult learning program by the fall of 2020 that will help coordinate and administer programs for working adults. Provost Michael Lacourse said he and a group of faculty and staff volunteers are in the process of building this new educational model to give working adults better […]

Students continue debate with university about forming fraternity

A group of Dixie State University male students have been fighting to start a fraternity at DSU despite multiple denials by the institution over the years. The students started a club in the spring of 2019 called DSU Colony and have continued with the intention of creating a fraternity by identifying themselves as Kappa Sigma Dixie […]

New ‘Startup Founder Series’ provides further knowledge about starting a business

Self-starting businesses are becoming more common in today’s world, but students need the right resources to ensure that they know how to do it successfully. Dixie State University Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has implemented a new startup founder series as part of the entrepreneur speaker class. The series is open to anyone and will […]

Health & Counseling Center hosting third annual Wellness Fair

College is a tough time to fit in mental health while juggling school, work, a social life and other personal responsibilities; however, the Dixie State University Health and Counseling Center is bringing an opportunity straight to students on campus. DSU Health and Counseling Center will be hosting its third annual Wellness Fair on Oct. 2 […]