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DSU implements incentives for COVID-19 testing

Dixie State University is stressing the importance of getting tested by making an effort to encourage students to get tested for COVID-19. DSU students can get tested and receive a free swag item of their choice through the “Swab for Swag” incentive that includes hats, mugs, T-shirts, masks and more. “We’ve decided to add incentives […]

DSU community addresses importance of self-love

Valentine’s Day is the holiday every single person dreads; however, this year self-love should be your No. 1 priority. Whether you are single or taken, you should always find ways to celebrate the things you love about yourself. “We require self-love just like we require water and air,” said James Stein, assistant professor of communication […]

Men’s golf places No. 7 in first invitational of 2021 season

The Dixie State University men’s golf team competed at its first invitational as a Division I team Feb. 6-8 in St. George. The team placed No. 7 of the 12 teams that played the Southern Utah University Invitational. “I do think we are close as a team to being tournament ready,” said Aman Uddin, a […]

Minority Mental Health Series brings attention to mental health

Mental health is something that affects people of every age, race, background and religion. According to Banyan Mental Health, by speaking out about mental health, the stigma surrounding it will slowly be unveiled. Dixie State University’s Multicultural and Inclusion Center and the Booth Wellness Center are hosting a Minority Mental Health Series. This will take […]

DSU women’s golf optimistic with start of season nearing

Dixie State University women’s golf begins its first-ever season as a Division I team Monday after having its fall season suspended. The 2020-21 team is made up of primarily sophomores and freshmen with just a few juniors. “They might be young, but we have a lot of great leaders on this team,” head coach Lindsey […]

Departments at DSU adapting to pandemic restrictions

After a semester of hybrid and Zoom teaching due to the pandemic, departments at Dixie State University are trying out new ways to go about social distancing in the classroom in an attempt to keep students coming to class in person. Dance department The dance department has decided to still hold all of its classes […]

Faculty spotlight: Byungeun Pak dedicates life to teaching

The education department at Dixie State University has been fortunate to welcome a new faculty member last fall who is determined to educate his students and be a friend to each of his colleagues. Byungeun Pak is an assistant professor of education, and he has prepared his whole life to be at DSU today. “As […]

Nasya Mancini: ‘She’s Nasya above Miss Nevada every day’

Nasya Mancini is not your typical college student at Dixie State University. Balancing school, work and a pageant title sounds hard, but Mancini makes it look easy. Mancini, a sophomore media studies major from Sparks, Nevada, was crowned Miss Nevada in 2019 and has done pageant work for the last seven years in the Miss […]

DSU students set 2021 New Year’s resolutions

After going through a global pandemic in 2020, now is better than ever to say New Year, new me. As we start this year, students are coming up with goals to stay productive in class, continue chasing their dreams, and keep their health in good standing both mentally and physically. Here are some of the […]