The atmosphere surrounding Dixie State University is making the transition from military life to school life less difficult for some veterans and active-duty military members. DSU was recently designated as a military-friendly school for 2017 by Victory Media, and Veterans Compliance Coordinator Steven Roberts said the university has to meet certain criteria in order to receive […]
Instead of spending spring break on a boat or in another country, some Dixie State University students are opting to do humanitarian work instead. As part of DSU’s alternative spring break, students who sign up and pay a fee will get the chance to travel to Portland, Oregon, to complete service through this year’s theme: environmental […]
Those who have a goal of maintaining diversity on Dixie State University’s campus said there will always be more to be done. After a new position called the Diversity Inclusion Coordinator for DSU Student Association was created, more positions were added to help diversity on DSU’s campus. Mike Nelson, outreach coordinator for the Multicultural and […]
Defunding Planned Parenthood would be detrimental for women across America, especially female college students. I know, you’re probably sick and tired of hearing about Planned Parenthood, but listen up. This is important. I consider myself one of the lucky ones. I’m still on my parents’ insurance plan, so getting birth control or any other kind […]
Varlo Davenport, a former Dixie State University theater professor, filed a lawsuit against President Biff Williams and 12 others. The complaint was filed Friday and states Davenport seeks “declaratory, compensatory, injunctive, exemplary, nominal relief and attorney fees.” The complaint also cites multiple civil rights violations. Others listed as defendants besides Williams include Mark Houser, […]
Dixie State University students and community members showed their support for the transgender community by hosting a candlelight vigil. Even though Transgender Day of Remembrance was Nov. 20, members of the LGBT Student Association, students and community members gathered in the Gardner Student Center lounge Nov. 21 to pay their respect to those in the […]
The well-being of our planet now hangs in the balance with President-elect Donald Trump, who will take office in January. We can’t exactly say what Trump is going to do about climate change since he has yet to take office. But we are dealing with a man who has continually called climate change a “hoax” and […]
Blindfolds and earplugs became Cassandra Smith’s best friend as she prepared to play a historic role — Helen Keller. Smith, a freshman theater major from Mapleton, said she was surprised to hear she got the role of Keller in the play, “The Miracle Worker.” The play tells the story of Keller, a deaf and blind child who […]
Dixie State University has reported the highest enrollment increase of nearly 7.4 percent in Utah, but it’s not as high as the institution’s goal is. Andrea Brown, director of institutional research, said the institution’s goal is to be at 12,500 students by 2020. DSU’s enrollment increase for the 2015-2016 year is the highest over all colleges […]
America is divided more than ever this election season, and people being constrained to their political party only adds to that division. The two-party system is not just elephants and donkeys butting heads. It’s where the electoral college gives the majority of its votes to two major parties: Republicans and Democrats. Third-party candidates can receive votes as […]