By: Scott N. Howell, a retired business executive and former leader in the Utah State Senate. Editor’s note: His views are his own; they do not necessarily represent the views of the DSU National Advisory Committee (Chaired by Scott) or school administrators. The night I suited up as a Dixie Rebel for my first collegiate […]
By: Dixie State University Student Association Executive Council The Dixie name has been questioned for several years, and it is becoming increasingly apparent that the name is affecting students. As the student executive council, we love our university and are extremely proud to be attending this school. In order for students to be successful in […]
By: DSU student Ben Stephens In response to the recent opinion piece discussing the concern over social media platforms and their lack of equal treatment toward the views of its readers, no mistakes were legally made. This is because the constitution only applies to how the government must interact with individuals — not private entities. […]
By: Emily Mildenhall It’s the end of an era for Dixie Sun News as the last printed publication will come out on Dec. 2; however, it’s certainly not the first transition the newspaper has undergone. When it was established in 1916, the newspaper’s original title was Dixie Owl and it was formatted like a magazine […]
By Elise Bush Through all of the trials 2020 has presented, the Dixie State University dance department has decided that the show must go on… virtually. Elizabeth Stich, assistant professor of dance, said there is a wide range of styles from contemporary to modern, jazz to the spoken word. There is even a performance that […]
By Olivia Ruud To the members of the Native American Student Association, the effects of COVID-19 and spreading awareness about their tribes are equally important. NASA has dedicated the month of November to spreading awareness about and celebrating Native culture. On Nov. 8, a state safety mandate required an adjustment by moving all events online. […]
By: Lindsey Grenowich The Dixie State University women’s swimming team is preparing for the San Diego Dual after placing second overall at the Colorado Mesa University A3 Performance Invitational. Head coach Tamber McAllister said, “If you can compare it to where we were last year, we’re leaps and bounds ahead.” The Trailblazers broke 12 DSU […]
By: Tyler Heaton Dixie State University is starting out the holiday season with the lighting of the tree celebration. DSU puts on the celebration to get the students and the community in the holiday spirit. “It is just a time to celebrate where people are just coming out and enjoying the holidays,” said Megan Church, […]
By: Ilea Thompson From the beginning of the event to the end, the Miss DSU International pageant offered a night to remember. Elysha Samatua, a senior accounting major from Pago Pago, American Samoa, was crowned this year’s Miss DSU International. Samatua said: “Honestly, I’m grateful and I’m privileged. There are no words to explain how […]
By: Kiara Parham Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. spoke at Dixie State University on Nov. 15 following his announcement to run for another term as governor. “I am running this time because we are the victims of our own success,” Huntsman said. “But now our biggest challenge going forward isn’t necessarily economic growth. It’s […]
