It’s many individuals’ worst nightmares, and it happens more often than one may think. The Dove Center, Dixie State University and Dixie Regional Medical Center teamed up to show “The Hunting Ground,” a documentary about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses nationwide and how institutions oftentimes don’t help the victims involved. It was shown Thursday […]
With Dixie State University’s 2016 commencement emerging, an event created to honor its best and brightest students will tag along. The Dixie Awards are scheduled for the night before commencement, and students have the opportunity to shine in the spotlight as they are awarded for their success during their collegiate career. “[The Dixie Awards] have […]
Even shiny and new things contain flaws. Dixie State University’s new website was launched during spring break, and problems have already arisen. Webmaster Rex Frisbey said the information technology department has heard complaints from users not being able to find links to myDixie, Dmail, or the faculty and staff directory. Members of the IT department […]
I’ve never been one to get my hands dirty. One thing I love about myself is the appreciation I have for nature and the beauty I see in it. But, sadly, I’ve never gone out and tried to create the beauty I see around me. Since spring is here and the weather is pleasant, I […]
With all the clubs at Dixie State University, no other club gives members the chance to participate in the sport of rodeo and interact with live animals like the Rodeo Fans and Athletes Club. The club started this semester, and members hope to attract more students to join. “The club was formed because, previously, there […]
Nobody likes traffic or having to deal with tourists at work. Luckily, sunny St. George isn’t that bad — or so some like to think. I grew up in a big city where my mom had to wake me up extra early just so I could get to school on time. So when […]
Residents from building C of the Canyonlands Apartments were evacuated after a fire erupted Monday afternoon. Fire Chief Robert Stoker from the St. George Fire Department said dispatch received a call around 1:15 p.m. about a fire on 900 East. The fire was located on the bottom right hand corner of building C. The cause […]
Even though Dixie State University is at a university level, administrators are still looking for ways to make the university grow. As a part of President Biff Williams’ strategic plan, administration hopes to increase enrollment to 10,000 students, said David Roos, executive director of enrollment. Brett Schwartz, director of new students programs, said increasing the […]
When it comes to policies on campus, officials said it’s time to get rid of the old and welcome the new. A policy that will begin to go through the revision process is the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Policy on the Policy Library website. “All policies need updating,” said Jim Haendiges, an assistant English professor and co-chair […]
Some Dixie State University students will get the chance to help those who were affected by Hurricane Katrina more than 10 years after the disaster. Gabbie Holbrook, a senior integrated studies major from Taylorsville and alternative breaks coordinator for the DSU Student Association, said she looked through different location spots and projects to decide what […]