The sounds of sneakers pounding on the court’s floor at early morning practices replaced teary goodbyes as the Dixie State University volleyball team has a shot at making history. Despite what seemed like a season-ending loss against Point Loma Nazarene University Nov. 11, DSU earned its first NCAA Division II tournament appearance. DSU, the sixth […]
While collecting donations in the Wal-Mart parking lot, Circle K members heard a familiar excuse. A woman assured the club members she’d go in to shop first and then come out with food to donate. Rachel Omofomah, a freshman communication major from Lagos, Nigeria and Circle K member, said although people normally use such a […]
Like tossing waste to the bottom of a garbage can, recycling isn’t at the top of people’s priorities; however, that soon may change at Dixie State University. DSU and the Southern Utah Recycling Coalition held the America Recycles Day event in conjunction with the national program Friday. With booths, visual aids and other vendors stretched […]
Lorde-y, Lorde-y, if 2013’s breakout artists indicate anything, we have vast amounts of superb tunes to look forward to. From Chance the Rapper to Haim, acts who hit their strides this year competed with the likes of Vampire Weekend and Kanye West. Because of this group’s diversity, there’s something for everyone. Alternative Haim and Savages dominated […]
Silence echoed louder than the bells that struck continually as Dixie State University students, faculty members and veterans folded their arms, bowed their heads, and gave tribute to past and present armed forces members. The fourth annual Veterans Day observation took place Monday at the flagpole in front of the Edward H. and Idonna E. […]
Copy Editor Payton Davis interviewed senior cross-country runner Skyler Tarver for this week’s player profile.
Setting flames to popular music since 2003, Arcade Fire has came close to transcending music before. In promoting “Reflektor,” Arcade Fire played its fourth album’s songs in disguise and over an entire ‘50s movie about Brazilian Carnival. With such a diverse collection, doing any less would have crammed the tunes uncomfortably into the minds of […]
Students clad in graduation caps and robes are more than six months way, but a deadline looms close. The deadline for Dixie State University students graduating with a bachelor’s degree next spring is Nov. 1. Although the process consists of numerous steps, completing the application process can motivate students to make the final push toward […]
“Double trouble” reigns truer in indie music than anywhere else. With “Static,” Cults’ second album, the group accomplished something many duos haven’t: releasing a steady stream of music without ensuing drama between band members. These rifts eventually tore The White Stripes apart, and The Black Keys barely avoided the inevitable break-up Cults has missed. Indie’s […]
In reaction to the government shutdown Oct. 1, millions of Americans stormed Capitol Hill — from the confines of their own homes and behind computer screens. Quasi-activism allows citizens to voice opinions and concerns in an easier manner than protesting. However, inciting change calls for direct action that posting memes and passive-aggressive posts on social […]