Dixie State University students have high expectations for the physical science building that is in the works on the DSU campus. Dixie State University is compared to other Utah universities daily, including Utah State University, Utah Valley University and Weber State University. In order to truly be comparable to them, we must offer what they offer or […]
Balancing technology use and paying attention during class time is a challenge to students. Proper technology use comes down to three main things: knowing the teacher’s technology policy, self-discipline and using technology for good. A handful of teachers are frustrated by the thought of a student using technology during their presentation. They cringe at the […]
With school underway, the expectations for Dixie’s new president are starting to circulate amongst students and staff. “I will do all I can to make sure that DSU remains a university where students can receive a high-quality, affordable education and also continues to be an asset to both St. George region and Utah as a […]
The Dixie Sun News may not match up to The New York Times or The Salt Lake Tribune; however, as a student-run news publication and the voice of Dixie State University, we deserve equal respect. The work we put into the paper is nothing short of backbreaking, but we firmly believe it’s work […]
The Dixie State University men’s basketball team’s win against Brigham Young University-Hawaii Feb. 11 wasn’t the only thing that had students talking; the T-shirts handed out at the game are also getting some attention. At first glance, the shirts seem normal: classic Dixie State University colors in showing school spirit. The last line on […]
The Gardner Center may be full of student government promotions and activities, but there is a large portion of student involvement that isn’t represented. Student-created media is a large part of what drives student life at Dixie State University. Communication is a bona fide major, and students studying it dedicate precious amounts of time and […]
We hear authority figures tell us to both exhibit ingenuity and show great resolve, but seeing our student leaders embody these qualities should inspire all Dixie State University students to try a bit harder. Facing numerous hurdles when booking the spring concert, the DSU Student Association refused to waver in its efforts to provide students […]
It’s official: Dixie State University will be a tobacco-free campus starting Jan. 1, 2014. We stand by the decision to encourage smokers to quit. We support a policy that would only allow tobacco use in designated areas. We were even willing to support the policy the board of trustees were given that would have allowed […]
From all-night copy editing parties to heated in-class discussions about the intricacies of AP Style, we live journalism and study life on the side. Our print edition’s masthead reads, “The Voice of Dixie State University.” With said slogan, Dixie Sun News expects our readers to demand fair, accurate coverage. However, the ability to meet our full potential […]
We would like to welcome the new St. George city leaders and show our support for those who are returning. But with our welcome and support comes some concerns. Although a majority of the university students didn’t vote, it doesn’t mean we are not your constituents. Every person in this city deserves representation whether that […]