After a five-day voting period, Dixie State University placed fifth for a Camp Kesem chapter on campus; however, there’s still a chance DSU might receive a chapter. Camp Kesem is a non-profit organization that offers free week-long summer camps run by college students for children who’ve been impacted by a parent’s cancer. Camp Kesem currently has […]
Due to the dedication of two Dixie State University alumni to their independent research projects, their findings were published in peer-reviewed chemistry journals, and a new material was discovered. DSU alumni Mattie Jones and Aimee Newsham researched and experimented with ionic liquids — salts that liquify at room temperature — over the span of two […]
Preparing to marry the person you love is a special time in your life, but if you’re anything like me, wedding preparation makes you want to pull your hair out and consider eloping. Being engaged is like being in limbo; you (most likely) still don’t live with your significant other, yet you’re trying […]
For student athletes, majoring in their sport may seem easier than majoring in biology or art if they want to become professional athletes some day. While a professional sports degree is unheard of, Dixie State University offers programs and degrees that may catch a student athlete’s attention: exercise science, population health, and recreation and sports […]
The stars of an athletic game aren’t always players running up and down the court or field; sometimes it’s the individuals who help run the scoreboard, music and more. Katie Bornstein, athletics internal operations coordinator, makes sure home games for all Dixie State University sports run smoothly. Some responsibilities her position calls for are completing […]
Even though some people believe sexism doesn’t exist, Dixie State University women in leadership positions said they have experienced it first-hand in the workplace. Deborah Decker, assistant director of advisement and president of Utah Women in Higher Education Network, said UHWEN’s purpose is to work toward professional advancement and development of women in higher education with both […]
Dixie State University athletics program has been along the ride as DSU has changed over the years, physically and as an institution. DSU joined the NCAA Division II and began competing in Pacific West Conference in 2006. Since then, DSU athletic teams made 33 appearances in the NCAA tournament and won 18 PacWest Conference […]
Dixie’s Got Talent is more than a giant check or a shining spotlight; it’s an opportunity for Dixie State University students to get our of their comfort zones. Staci Leavitt, a junior CIT major from St. George, saw announcements last week for Dixie’s Got Talent auditions, which took place Saturday. She didn’t realize that she […]
Although the wrestling team at Dixie State University doesn’t compete in the NCAA, the idea of being called a club makes head coach Wayne Briggs cringe. Briggs has been coaching DSU’s wrestling team for five years and said by utilizing the club status, the wrestling team doesn’t affect Title IX. Right now DSU is working […]
“You can do this,” “It’s OK to not be OK,” and “Just because you’re struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing” are some of the quotes that can change a negative thought into a positive one. Cassidy Tippets, a senior business administration major from Mapleton, has had friends confide in her about their suicidal thoughts and told […]
