Getting a job is seemingly becoming harder than ever. Employers get a good deal of applicants for one position, so you need to stand out. The key is designing a striking online portfolio to catch employers’ eyes. The workplace has become increasingly digital over the past few years, now more than ever with the COVID-19 […]
This past year has been mentally exhausting for me. From my lack of a social life to my swim season being postponed, it has been nothing short of a whirlwind of emotions. Before the pandemic, I was breaking school records and constantly going out with friends. Now, I sit in bed every night and watch […]
The spring 2021 semester has been nothing but chaos for Dixie State University’s sport information directors and game day staff. As a result of the suspension of fall 2020 sports, all 15 of DSU’s sports are playing simultaneously this semester, leaving the athletics staff juggling games and events non-stop. Steve Johnson, associate athletic director of […]
With vaccination season in full swing, colleges across America are debating whether or not to have students in-person full time this fall. Dixie State University should follow corporate America’s lead and practice the new norm of blending in-person and virtual learning year-round. Micheal Lacourse, provost and vice president of academic affairs, said, “Assuming we remain […]
Following the release of two safety notices regarding sexual assault and harassment, the Dixie State University Police Department continues to inform students of their resources on campus. According to a safety alert from the university, the DSUPD has received multiple reports of alleged sexual assaults that have occurred on separate dates at a private residence […]
Dixie State University’s 2021 student body elections are in full swing and the finalists debated hot topics in the hope of wooing voters. Contenders for student body president and vice president of clubs and organizations discussed their goals for DSU March 16 in the Kenneth N. Gardner Student Center living room to an audience of […]
Mental health is tremendously important and Dixie State University lacks the vital resources its students need. According to Active Minds, 39% of college students experience significant mental health issues, and the number is rising every day. A good majority of these students are neglectful toward their mental health due to stigma and minimal resources. Students […]
After practicing throughout fall and winter, Dixie State University football is finally kicking off its first season as a Division I program Feb. 27. Last season, the DSU football team finished 8-3 overall and 7-3 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference led by returning head coach Paul Peterson. The highly anticipated season was supposed to […]
Utah has struggled with sexual violence for years, and lack of knowledge is a considerable reason why. The state is placing minors in harm’s way by not passing House Bill 177, which would have changed the current curriculum to teach consent and prevent unwanted sexual behavior. According to FBI Statistics: “Utahns are victims of rape […]
Relationships are not always the spontaneous date nights and surprise romantic gestures you may see all over social media. Couples tend to promote the “highs” of their relationship on the media platforms and pretend the dark days do not exist. An article by HuffPost, states social media has created an unrealistic expectation of what a […]
