UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 07, 2024

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Viral videos: Some dogs are brave, some can drive

Nothing cures the headache from homework and studying for tests better than watching cute animal videos. OK maybe not nothing, but the two videos I found on viralviralvideos.com sure did make me smile. Plus, it’s always nice to take a break from studying. “Little Bulldog Scares Bears Away From House” I don’t think I would […]

University of Utah, DSU partner in new physician assistant program

A partnership with the University of Utah will offer a new physician assistant program at Dixie State University. Representatives from both DSU and the U of U are planning a new physician assistant program that will start in May 2018.  Carole Grady, vice president of academic affairs, said the program will take a while to develop because it’s still […]

Labels are for food, not people

The only thing I like to label is my food. If I ever eat at one of those restaurants that have those level-of-spiciness labels with the little fire symbols, and I see more than two of those on a dish, then I’m not going to even order it. But unfortunately, people don’t come with these types of labels […]

Student recreates BuzzFeed’s chocolate cream cheese stuffed monkey bread

Cooking, baking and even reheating frozen pizzas isn’t my forte, but recreating one of BuzzFeed’s recipes is something I would try again.  Don’t get me wrong, I do know how to cook. My problem is I don’t have the patience for cooking. It’s like, you spend hours creating something only for it to be gone […]

Try Something New: Student explores Southern Utah’s red rocks

When passing through Southern Utah, the first thing many people notice is its vast area of red rocks. It’s safe to say that everyone knows what Dixie rock is. You know, the big red rock that says “Dixie” on it? It’s hard to miss. I know it’s exciting to sit on a big rock with […]

DOCUTAH features wide range of films, seminars

Healing the blind, motorcycle speed racing, polygamy and a famous aviator are some of the many topics featured at Dixie State University’s own international documentary film festival this year.  As part of DOCUTAH, students and the community will have access to 77 films and seminars starting Sept. 8 and ending on Sept. 12. The films […]

DSU adopts new mandatory safety trainings for faculty, students

Dixie State University administrators are updating their compliance and safety system by creating mandatory trainings for faculty, staff and students. Administrators are adopting a program that would provide training in safety issues. Dean of Students Del Beatty said the main reason for the new compliance and safety system is to keep students safe. Josh Thayn, […]

DSUSA hopes to change mascot, boost student involvement this fall

The Dixie State University Student Association hopes to change the identity of DSU, campus structures and student involvement this year. Student Body President Matt Devore, a senior integrated studies major from Mesquite, said he wants to work on relocating the Multicultural Diversity Center, work with academics to find what students want in their next degrees, […]