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How to identify dangerous relationship patterns

October is not just a month filled with chilling horror movies and haunted houses. Real life monsters make October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the month for commemorating survivors of some of the most insidious acts of violence committed behind closed doors. Relationships are anything but easy. Not every day will be smooth sailing, but how […]

Nash Krutsch: DSU student by day, TikTok star by night

Imagine scrolling through your “For You Page” on TikTok when you suddenly come across a viral video of your classmate throwing it back and hitting the “Renegade.” How can this social media superstar be the same guy you just collaborated with on a group project? Two point six million followers know him as “@Cryingb0y,” the […]

OPINION | Stop letting influencers impact your self image

Stop allowing social media’s impossible beauty standards make you question your natural beauty. We all know the saying “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” but what if the beholder’s perception of beauty is completely botched? You know what I’m talking about; we see it every day in our Instagram feeds. The numerous posts […]

DSU students remain hopeful about study abroad programs

Just as Dixie State University students eagerly prepared for the experience of a lifetime, a global pandemic ensued, destroying their hopes of studying abroad in foreign countries. The opportunity to eat gelato in the streets of Rome and camp at the base of the world’s highest mountain had sadly become a distant dream once again. […]

‘More than just glitz and glam:’ DSU students exemplify meaning of drag show

Participants anxiously wait as judges banter behind a long table draped in red velvet. In a few minutes, the contestants will be asked to stand in the center of the room and audition for Dixie State University’s 2020 annual Drag Show. The drag show at DSU is one night of glitz, glam, ginormous hair, vibrant […]

International students continue education after suspended F-1 policy

International students continue to enroll at Dixie State University after a policy threatening their education is lifted. On July 14, DSU released a statement on Instagram that a policy issued by the Student Exchange Visitor Program had been canceled, allowing international students in the F-1 status to remain in the U.S. if classes would move […]

‘In sickness, in health:’ DSU students wed despite COVID-19

Saying “I do” to your special someone does not need to be put on hold because of roadblocks caused by COVID-19 this year. For students at Dixie State University, wedding bells are still ringing, intricate invitations are still being sent out, and brides are continuing to say “yes to the dress.” Malosi Togisala, a senior […]

DSU students date despite COVID cooties

It’s date night! You can’t forget flowers, chocolates and mints… but what about a mask, gloves and hand-sanitizer? Dating amidst a global pandemic seems like a sketchy situation for some Dixie State University students, while others are looking for a good night out with their date, and coronavirus just happens to be the “party pooper.”  […]

Battling boredom at home

Laying in bed while scrolling through your Instagram feed and binge-watching your favorite show on Netflix sounded like a dream a few months ago.  Now that it’s reality, are you bored? Dixie State University students can battle boredom by trying out these activities as they quarantine at home. Organize your room Your room is your […]

International students persevere despite COVID-19 chaos

Imagine moving across the world to attend a school in a whole new country. Everything starts out great; you love your classes, you’ve made tons of friends, you’ve joined new clubs, but suddenly a massive pandemic erupts and chaos ensues.  Now, you’re far from home, you can’t travel back, you’ve lost your job on campus […]