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Author: Philip De La Vega

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OPINION: Math essential for higher education skills, critical thinking

I have found math to be a difficult subject; however, mathematics should still be required for all majors regardless of the field of study. Pursuing a higher education requires a generalized increase in education on an overall degree. While it may not be as important to study mathematics for an art degree, there is still […]

Dance department hosts semi-annual concert

Dixie State University dance department stomps its way to the stage for a final concert of the semester, which was shaped from hard work and creativity through dance. Dixie State University dance department is hosting its semi-annual student dance concert. The concert is Nov. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. in the Dolores Dore Eccles […]

Local artists show off work at open reception

The St. George Art Museum held an open reception Nov. 15 for the public, giving them a taste of the local art scene. The reception was a showcase for the variety of weaving techniques that artists in the regional area produced. A range of different techniques was displayed from glassworks to crotchet. The museum provided […]

No Shave November

November is the month men let their facial hair grooming habits go out the window. It’s not just for the fun of it, though. According to No-shave.org, no shave November is a month long goal in which the participants no longer shave or groom their facial hair in order to spark conversation and raise cancer […]

How to spot fake news

While watching, listening or reading any news outlet, it’s important to remain conscientious so you can differentiate what is fake and what is real. Fake news is news, stories or hoaxes created to deliberately misinform or deceive readers, said Jennifer Bowen, a reference librarian at the St. George library. Bowen said fake news can be […]

OPINION: Fake news causes distrust in media

A high level of skepticism is not only healthy but required when living in a world full of fake news. According to Webwise, fake news is news, stories or hoaxes created to deliberately misinform or deceive readers. Fake news has become more difficult to define, however, due to influential people misusing the term. Donald Trump, […]

Podcasts: the best in popular genres

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck hearing the same cycle of songs on your phone or the radio, you might want to take a look into podcasts. Podcasts can provide an in-depth overview of a certain subject that can span a wide variety of categories. Crime, talk shows, and comedy and are just a few […]

OPINION: Cultural appropriation and you.

Cultural appropriation has shaped how we dress in recent years, especially during this spooky Halloween season. In today’s society, cultural appropriation is a point for controversy. It can be difficult to understand if cultural appropriation is a real issue or a side effect of our society being more sensitive than the last. Halloween is a […]

Dreams Achieved: DSU student grants dementia patient wish

The first-ever Dixie State University Dream Catchers event was held Saturday, giving a terminally ill patient a chance to connect with the past. The Hospice Dream Catcher Foundation is a network of high school and college student clubs whose mission is to fulfill the dreams for local hospice patients in their communities, said Shaq Daniels, […]

OPINION: The ghost shackles of higher education

The value of bachelor’s degrees has deteriorated, but there is still is a chance to salvage it. Schools all across the United States encourage their students to pursue higher education even though the value of a bachelor’s degree is becoming increasingly ineffective when compared to previous years. “To break the stigma, people – and especially […]