It’s a new year, and you want to transform into a new you. Whether that means shedding a few pounds, bulking-up that muscle, or just maintaining good health, why not work out in the comfort of your own living room? Despite many gyms reopening, COVID-19 is still a potential threat and it may be a […]
Students and staff in the Black Student Union planned February’s Black History Month events at Dixie State University to promote the importance of the month and learning another culture. Brione Lockett, African American and Black student coordinator, said the national theme for this year is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.” Lockett, who is […]
A five-person panel made up of Dixie State University representatives and two local lawyers discussed the university’s name change in an emotional exchange Jan. 21. The Eccles Mainstage Theater quickly filled with DSU students, alumni and local community members. Vince Brown, moderator and director of the Institute of Politics, welcomed everyone to the event. The […]
Jovial, selfless, loyal and energetic are a few words used by students and staff at Dixie State University to describe the man who inspired so many with his artistic talents and genuine kindness. Professor of art Glen Blakley died of COVID-19 on Dec. 31 but left behind his mark as a true Trailblazer at DSU. […]
The Dixie Sun News is transitioning to a solely-online news format due to not having enough funds granted by the Student Fee Allocation Committee and low advertisement revenue to produce a weekly print paper. “The university cannot bring itself to fund, independently of student fees, the newspaper,” said Stephen Lee, dean of the College of […]
Representatives of Dixie State University confirmed that weekly COVID-19 testing on campus will not be enforced but highly encouraged per Gov. Gary Herbert’s mandate on Nov. 8. Garyn Gulbranson, director of the Booth Wellness Center, said DSU has chosen to strongly encourage students to participate in weekly testing as a way to do their part […]
We’ve all heard the saying “love knows no distance.” Perhaps you’re dating your high school sweetheart who lives back home or the cutie you met during spring break who attends a completely different university across the country. Whether the separation is 300 miles or 3,000 miles, maintaining a long-distance relationship with your special one requires […]
The Dixie State University Student Association is still planning to host smaller social activities on campus for students despite the recent cancellation of major events like CHAOS. Though the last half of Homecoming Week and CHAOS was called off, Student Life Coordinator Sarah Ramaker said students should not expect future school activities to also be […]
For students at Dixie State University, celebrating Halloween this year will not be the same. Typically on Halloween night you might come across ghosts, goblins and ghouls, but the spookiest thing to beware of this year is COVID-19. What was once a night filled with trick-or-treating, decorated houses and parties, will now likely be spent […]
The continuous battle to recognize the truth within the media has become especially tricky on social media platforms. How can we tell if a news story is completely made-up if it has the support of thousands of people liking and retweeting it onto our timelines? With Election Day right around the corner, it is essential […]
