Although we are told to social distance, protests are the exception. Protesting is essential. Over the summer, protesters across the world took to the streets during a global pandemic for reasons such as racial inequality, police violence and even mask-wearing mandates. According to Utah’s COVID-19 website, a majority of counties in Utah, including Washington county, […]
With the various ways to get news today, readers are often left wondering if the information they learn online is true or just fake news. News on social media and websites can be inaccurate and cause more confusion. According to a study of digital news by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at […]
Not caring about politics is a privilege that needs to be recognized as such. With the presidential election coming up, it’s common for politics to come up in everyday conversations. I’ve heard people my age say things like “I don’t care about politics,” or “I don’t pay attention to politics because it divides us” or […]
This year has been anything but relaxing for many students. Personally, in the past month alone I’ve dealt with the stress of moving somewhere without knowing anyone, juggling classwork with editor responsibilities, finally talking to doctors about my mental health, and worrying about the current political climate. Some days leave me feeling hopeless and drained […]
On a dry, hot day at Dixie State University, it’s not uncommon for temperatures to reach over 100 degrees. To a student walking from building to building, the heat can be unbearable and dehydration is inevitable. You buy 2 fountain drinks a day and there goes $60+ a month. Imagine a way to get unlimited […]
Cannabis should be legalized and decriminalized because of its many benefits and the fact that it shouldn’t have been illegal in the first place. Mary Jane. Weed. Pot. Herb. Ganja. Marijuana. You probably know what I’m talking about. According to a poll by researchers at the Marist Institute for Public Opinion at Marist College, around […]
As the fall semester begins both new students and returning students look forward to participating in the traditions that Dixie State University offers. The fall semester brings the excitement of football games, homecoming week, the foam dance, freshmen Friday, and more. Coming together for traditions builds unity and connection for DSU students. With social distancing […]
Growing up you tend to look at the world around you and believe more is… well, more; however, studies have shown minimalism is the way to go. For decades, mainstream media in the United States has promoted consumerism, the theory that increasing consumption of goods is economically desirable to children and adults. This has resulted […]
