UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | March 28, 2024

Author: Lilliana Rogers

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Shiloh Hall residents moving out sooner than expected

Students living at Shiloh Hall are on a time crunch to find a new place to live before their current dorms get demolished. Shiloh Hall is turning into Campus View Suites Phase II, and it is happening a lot sooner than planned. Originally, the construction was not supposed to start until May 2021, when all […]

Oldest student attending DSU, 77 years old

David Walter begins his typical day by getting ready for school at Dixie State University. David Walter heads into his English class at 9:30 a.m. and, just like any other DSU student, he endures the next lesson ahead. After classes, he then heads to work at 1 p.m., where he is a bus aide for […]

Fingerprinting for undocumented, DACA immigrants available at DSU

Undocumented immigrants face many challenges, but now they have the opportunity to face one less challenge: they can receive their driving permit. The American Civil Liberties Union and Dixie State University partnered together on June 14, 2019, to offer fingerprinting services to members of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and undocumented immigrants to obtain a […]

Halloween hacks to save money, less stress

Your bank account balance shouldn’t be the scariest part of Halloween. With Halloween just a few weeks away, people everywhere are planning to attend spooky parties, corn mazes, haunted houses and other fang-tastic events; however, as college students, our budgets aren’t as flexible as the average person. Here are some not-so-spooky tips to make your […]

Black market vape products cause of recent death in teens

Losing your life seems to be the new trend. Trends in ingesting black market vape products are the cause of recent death in teens, according to nbcnews.com. In the U.S., there are 530 reported cases related to vape lung injuries and nine deaths, according to the Center for Disease Control. Of the 530 vape related […]

DSU fourth annual cello festival comes to a close

Dixie State University just celebrated its fourth annual cello festival. All cellists were welcome to register and play their pieces at the two-day festival celebrating the meaning and passion of music through the cello. Kicking off the event Friday night, assistant professor of music, Dr. Kai-Wai Yu, gave a speech on the importance of this […]

Virtual Alzheimer’s simulation creates first-hand experience

Imagine being able to step into the shoes of someone struggling with Alzheimer’s. Now you can. A new virtual reality simulation was created and patented by PK Beville, founder of Second Wind Dreams, an organization dedicated to the awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and fulfilling dreams of those who suffer from it. According to the National […]

Coping mechanisms used in stressful situations

Everyone experiences stressful times in their lives, whether it’s from school, work or personal responsibilities. What matters is how we manage it. Stress in college is a common struggle for students at universities everywhere; however, it’s important for students to deal with stress in healthy ways. Copious amounts of stress can lead to harmful or […]

Artist Claudia Hecht offers modern twist on cultural art

Have you ever been to an art exhibit? If not, now is your chance to go. Claudia Hecht, an award-winning artist, is currently displaying her prized pieces in the Dixie State University Sears Art Museum. Hecht is a Mexican-American artist who has had various exhibits across the world showcase her work. According to her website, […]