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Author: Yara Al-Badri
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OPINION | DSU should do more to celebrate pride
Dixie State University should do more to celebrate its LGBTQ+ students during pride week.
What does Thanksgiving mean to you?
Nearing the end of the semester, the holidays are a nice break to visit home and re-set for students. Whether it be seeing family or getting time off school, Dixie State University students are ready for the holiday season to start and here’s what they have to say about Thanksgiving. “I love the holidays, it’s […]
OPINION | Take a break to better your mental health
Burnout, stress and anxiety. Mental health should always be put at the forefront, even if it means coming before academics. Taking a break from school to recharge and assess your mental health can be beneficial. When starting college, academic success is all I looked for as a student. Getting good grades and recognition felt great, but […]
Volleyball comes up short against Chicago State University
Dixie State University women’s volleyball squared up against Chicago State once again on Oct. 28 with CSU taking the lead. The Trailblazers were just a couple of points behind Chicago starting the game off at 10-12. Ending the first set at 24-16, CSU took the lead. “We push each other, for the next game we’re […]
OPINION | Freshman should be required to live on-campus
Freshmen should be required to live on campus because it allows them to navigate through responsibilities with a guiding hand while making friends along the way. Fresh out of high school entering the adult world, being a college freshman is a lot of responsibility. You’re not old enough for a lot but you are old […]
Welcoming fans: Sporting events see record number of fans in attendance
With the expansion of Greater Zion Stadium, Dixie State University has seen an increase in attendance this fall from past sporting events. Hitting record numbers in attendance, athletes and coaches are bringing in even more support for DSU Athletes. Jason Boothe, executive director of athletics, said DSU saw over 8,000 attendees at the most recent football […]
How to prepare for midterms
One of the best-kept secrets when it comes to midterms is studying smarter, not harder. What are midterms? For students, midterms feel like a microdose of finals stress and added inconvenience. For professors, midterms are a formative assessment to better understand how their students are grasping the information being taught. This allows professors to better […]
OPINION | Not enough representation for POC on campus
Representation for people of color on Dixie State University’s campus is heavily lacking. According to St. George Utah Population, 87.96% of St. George residents are white. Due to St. George being predominantly white, students of color are not widely represented on campus. Students of color not being represented well through their schools can cause a […]
Managing long-distance relationships while in college
Long-distance relationships are difficult, especially when moving away for something as life-changing as college. Most couples throughout their relationships find themselves separated by distance due to academic endeavors or careers. These are obstacles that can be overcome. Frankie Madeina, a sophomore media studies major from Los Angeles, said, “You have to have reassurance; you’re always […]