UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 29, 2026

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Softball team gets schooled by Notre Dame

Although the sun shined bright in the sky and the stands were filled with fans, the Dixie State University softball team failed to take victory over Notre Dame de Namur University in its double-header Saturday. Dixie State was handed two straight losses 4-5 and 4-11. “Obviously we’re not real happy about the outcome,” said freshman […]

Students get rides to class, win prizes

A ride to class plus a chance to win free stuff can be yours if the timing is right. A driver of a golf cart will offer to give you a ride to class if you are willing to answer questions about DSU and national news for a prize. The more answers you get correct […]

Spring break should mesh play and productivity

Some students get so excited about spring break they forget about school and take in the sunshine, while some use the time to study, study, study and get ahead of classes, but neither is ideal—or smart. Janessa Nielsen, a senior English education major from Spanish Fork, said it is smart to balance study and play. “Everyone needs […]

Tennis team pushes toward road games after loss to SUU

The tennis team is preparing for a four-game road trip after a 0-9 loss to Southern Utah University on Feb. 2. The team starts off its week on Thursday against California State University, Los Angeles at 1 p.m. It also has games Friday against Brigham Young University-Hawaii, two games Saturday against Grand Canyon University and […]

Weekend loss pushes women’s basketball to win this Saturday

The Dixie State College women’s basketball team suffered yet another loss to Grand Canyon University on Saturday. Although senior guard Erica Hayes tallied off 23 points, and junior forward Johnna Brown added 18 points, the team ended with a 58-68 loss to GCU. “Yeah we lost, but I was so proud of them,” head coach […]

Red Storm ready themselves for season’s first softball game

The weather is warming up, and that could mean many things—one of them being the beginning of softball season. The Dixie State College softball team has its first game Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Karl Brooks Field.  “It’ll be exciting,” said outfielder Bailee Freeland, a sophomore accounting major from Ogden. “We’re playing Montana State-Billings […]

Azusa loss motivates Red Storm to win against GCU

One loss to Azusa Pacific University brought the women yearning for a comeback win Saturday on the road against Grand Canyon University. Although junior forward Johnna Brown had her ninth double-double Saturday night, the Dixie State College women’s basketball team still fell short 62-73 to Azusa Pacific. Dixie held the Cougars’ shooting percentage at 33.8 […]

Red Storm beat CBU with help from new coach

Head women’s basketball coach Derek Dawes was put into position with short notice in the middle of the season, but that didn’t stop him from helping the team get a win on Saturday against California Baptist University. The team took this challenge of losing its head coach and made it a positive aspect of the […]

Women’s coach dismissed for NCAA violations

Angela Kristensen has recently been removed from her position as head women’s basketball coach. Athletic Director Jason Boothe said Kristensen has violated many department policies over time, and if ignored would have left the program to NCAA sanctions. He said the institution is highlighting that honestly and integrity is most important. “We dismissed her for […]

Red Storm to face CBU Saturday

California Baptist University is next on the list for the men’s basketball team after two big wins over the weekend. The team has only had a two-game break since the last time Dixie State College faced Cal Baptist on Jan. 5. DSC took a 69-57 win to the Lancers that Saturday evening as junior forward Dalton […]