Ella Barlow, a sophomore biology major from Eagle Mountain, covered her mouth the moment she realized she won this year’s Miss Dixie at Dixie State University. As the speaker took the stage preparing to announce the winners, all of the contestants held hands in unison. After judging all five parts of the pageant, Kasidee Graf, […]
To kick off Dixie State University’s Homecoming Week, Miss Dixie Kelby Morrison will be handing off her title and crowning one of the 18 contestants in this year’s Miss Dixie Pageant. Looking beyond the makeup, glamour and varying outfit changes, each contestant is required to represent a platform of their choosing. When Miss Dixie is crowned, […]
“Hey Taylor,” my dad said on the phone. “I just wanted to let you know your uncle Warren passed away.” I felt nothing. Not a single tear rolled down my cheek, and my voice didn’t crack as I spoke about him. I barely have any recollection of my uncle because the last time I saw […]
Chatter echoes across the gallery as artists walk alongside their peers, explaining what their art piece represents. Dixie State University’s art show, “Mapping: The Poetics of Utah Expression” displays various contemporary works through a series of paintings, print making and wire sculptures. Art curator Kathy Cieslewicz worked alongside Steven Stradley, a fine arts adjunct, to co-curate […]
While you may be familiar with a talking scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion, Dixie State University’s theater department brings a whole new meaning to the upcoming play, “The Wizard of Oz.” Although the script stays true to the movie, Kristeen Davies, the assistant professor of theater arts and director of the play, said the costume […]
Dixie State University faculty, staff and students are mourning the loss of a widely-known executive assistant. Ginger Alldredge served as an administrative assistant to the social and behavioral science department, and she was also the executive assistant to the vice president of student affairs at DSU. Alldredge died Sept. 10, and a viewing was held […]
A cheerleader flies through the air chanting and clapping as another teammate guarantees she has a smooth landing. Rather than watching three female cheerleaders catch her, a male cheerleader stands below anticipating her every move. “Without guys you have at least three times as more girls because for every one guy putting a girl up, if […]
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In an unpredictable world, guns are not the enemy on school campuses. Dixie State University, along with all other universities and colleges in Utah, allows students to carry concealed guns; however, 16 states ban carrying a concealed weapon on campus. As a student, I was relieved to hear that DSU’s campus permits concealed carry. According […]
Dixie State University’s Trailblazer Art in the City Project has given artists the chance to leave a lasting impression on St. George’s community. When it was first introduced back in 2016, Jodi McGregor, the Z-Arts visual arts chair, was one of the first artists contacted to get involved with the project. Because she is connected […]
