As a Black faculty member on this campus, I feel it my responsibility to address the issue of linguistic racism. When words are used like “scum,” “trashy,” “low-class” and “under-educated” in association with individuals who are not given the same access to power and resources that others are, it perpetuates a climate of contention and […]
As I walked through the room full of the students having a Black Student Union celebration, I was shocked to hear a song being blasted from the speakers that rapped the F-word 15 times within the 20 second time span that I passed through the room. A room, I might add, that had many young […]
Dixie State University’s radio station has given the community of St. George something it has been wanting. After a campus-wide survey and plenty of requests from St. George citizens, DSU’s radio station changed its format from 91.3 The Storm at the end of fall semester, which played top-40 and R&B, to X91.3, which will play […]
By Andrew Hansen For Dixie Sun News The Dixie Sun News presents students with the opportunity of earning college credit while gaining experience, and don’t forget – there’s a scholarship. Being a part of Dixie Sun News means providing Dixie State University students with a go-to source for information on all things DSU. “It’s […]
By Breanna Opdahl From southern Utah landscapes to portraits of average Joe’s, Dixie State University’s Dolores Dore’ Eccles Fine Arts Center will exhibit “Beauty By Grace: Pastels” in the Sears Art Gallery. The artist reception and opening for “Beauty By Grace: Pastels” will be Dec. 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring a performance […]
Article by: Lindsey Larsen They’re loud; they’re proud, and yes they do make a difference. Call them the sixth man, D-Crew, cheerleaders or just crazy fans, but they are at all of the games giving the athletes support. Athletes think student attendance plays a large part in their teams overall performance. Even though fans […]
Article by Karli Kuhn Dixie State University’s volleyball team beat the last two of the four Hawaii opponents during a weekend rally. The team played Chaminade University Sunday night as its final home game of the season. “It was a struggle at the beginning,” said middle Nicole Koehler, a senior communication major from Sandy. […]
Article by Aaron E. Palmer Stanford University welcomed two Dixie State University students last summer after they were awarded biology internships earlier this year. Ashton “AJ” Basile and Brian Caldwell, senior biology majors from St. George, hosted the Dixie Forum on Oct. 21 and discussed their internships at Stanford where they ran innumerable scientific tests […]
While visiting the bathroom the first day of this semester, I perused the Red Storm Roll. This flyer advertised the youthful Week of Welcome festivities, but at age 43, I couldn’t quite picture myself in the midst of a foam dance. Scanning the week’s events, I felt a little left out. I’m not here at […]
Student parents often struggle with childcare (the #1 reason parents leave school) and due to lack of funds or means, don’t know where to turn. I am a student mom looking to start a babysitting network with other Student moms to support each other in our need for childcare. If interested, please contact Anne at […]
