Articles in November 2012

The American Red Cross Utah Region is accepting nominations for its prestigious annual Utah Red Cross Heroes Awards.

Utahns of all ages who have demonstrated extraordinary courage, compassion and service during the preceding calendar year are eligible for nomination.

Past awardees include a couple who performed CPR to save the ...

Imagine a regular routine life gone in a matter of seconds.

Dixie State College students brainstormed strategies as if the end of the world was coming tomorrow.

Lila Nelson, a sophomore biology major from Santa Clara, Calif,. said she doesn’t think an apocalypse is going to happen anytime soon ...

As the Christmas season approaches, building gingerbread homes are a must.

The edible and decorative gingerbread is both fun and challenging to build. 

Whether it is snacked on immediately after its creation or displayed as a monument to holiday cheer, no Christmas season is complete without a gingerbread house.

Here ...

When you go through a breakup, it can feel like the end of the world.

Your other half is gone, your heart is broken, and your ego is in shambles. Humiliation and shock are all common feelings after a breakup, and that is one depressing emotional cocktail.

Fortunately, getting over ...

The men’s basketball team came home from the Thanksgiving break with two losses in place of turkey and stuffing.

The first game of the tournament was played on Nov. 23 against Fort Lewis College. The game ended in a close loss with an overtime score of 82-89.

“We were ...

Longboards and skateboards have a lot in common, but one area where they differ is their acceptance on campus.

Dean of Students Del Beatty said that while longboarding is accepted on campus, skateboarding is definitely not allowed.

Campus police said skateboarding on campus caused expensive property damage several years ago ...

The aroma of hot cheese and bread filled students’ noses, but tobacco smoke was the topic on their minds.

Members of the Smoking Initiative panel held another forum on Monday Nov. 26 to entertain comments and questions from the Dixie State College student body about the initiative.  

Some students who ...

Students may have questions and concerns about the future details of Dixie State College, and President Stephen Nadauld is fully aware of it.

Nadauld spoke about hot-topic campus issues Tuesday night at the Direction of Dixie forum held in the Gardner Center.

He spoke about multiple changes and plans concerning ...

Macklemore’s catchy songs about golden days and thrift store shopping are helping him gain popularity in the music industry and among the students of Dixie State College.

Though he may not be as commonly known as Yellowcard, last spring’s performance choice, the Dixie State College Student Association, as ...

College is a reason to break your bank; it shouldn’t be a reason to break your back.

Students around campus heave their heavy backpacks to and fro on a daily basis. But some students may be carrying more than the necessities, making achy backs and long-term difficulties a reality ...

The Dixie State College women’s basketball team is striving to come back strong after only one win so far in the preseason.

DSC left the court with its first win with an 80-75 victory against California State Polytechnic University on Nov. 12.

The Red Storm play their first conference ...

The Wrestling Club is heading into a promising season with sophomore Jalen Weaver weaving the way to club notoriety.

The Red Storm wrestlers competed on Nov. 10 in the Colorado Mesa Open Tournament. Weaver, a general education major from St. George, made it up the ladder to place No. 5 ...

It all boils down to becoming Jared from Subway or Ronald McDonald.

It’s easy to gain weight from eating the junk that tastes the best, but just because it tastes the best does not mean it will make you feel the best.

I tried all of the yummy unhealthy ...

In some cases, college grades may not be as important as some students think.

On Facebook and around campus, Dixie Sun News polled 100 people about the importance of grades when it comes to starting post-graduation careers.

Students shared their opinions while academic and Career Center advisers offered their professional ...

Dixie Sun News reporter, Kylee Young, talks with students to see their perception on getting good grades.

In this week's Player Profile, we get to know a little bit about senior guard McKay Massey.

A new day care concept for Dixie State College has been put into consideration, but funding and space may leave it on the back burner for a while.

Donna Dillingham-Evans, vice president of academic services, said as of right now the concept is in the discussion and planning stage.

“With ...

With frequent chatter of a zombie apocalypse happening, it’s important to be prepared.

Dixie State College students discuss the value of being geared up physically, with strong muscles and a strong heart, to be ready for the zombie attack.

Landon Stott, a junior computer science major from Salt Lake ...

If students have not attended class, failed to hand in assignments, and skipped tests, they must brace themselves for the truth: Chances for a passing grade may have been killed. 

Never give up

Regardless of the mistakes a student has made, it is never too late to try. It begins ...

Dixie is moving in the direction that points to a university, but there are still items for students to hear and discuss.

The Direction of Dixie forum will be held Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. in conference room B at the Gardner Student Center. President Stephen Nadauld, Dean of ...

The flutes were pretty, the pianos were lovely, and the saxophones stirred my soul.

The fall music concert, put on by the Dixie State College Music department and held at the Eccles Concert Hall on Nov. 20 was entertaining and fun.

The Flutes were mostly in tune

The first piece ...

Soon the halls will be decked and carolers will sing their favorite Christmas songs.

Dixie Sun News polled 100 Dixie State College students about the right time to start playing Christmas music. The majority of students prefer to begin after Thanksgiving. 

For 16 students, anytime of the year is the ...

The Dixie State College music department is performing a concert that will take place in the Eccles Concert Hall on Nov. 27 at 7:30.  

It is a free event and will feature DSC students who have been studying chamber music written for their respective instrument groups over the course ...

College is filled with women and men of all ages, so women dating younger men isn’t all that unlikely.

So is being a cougar OK in college?

Yes. Older women, single, divorced or widowed, should date younger men, not only because younger men are usually the single ones, but ...

Phi Beta Lambda marched on Nov. 17 to raise awareness and get donations for babies born prematurely. This is the first of several marches to raise money for newborn and unborn babies.

Mock me all you want, but I am obsessed with the style of Her Royal Highness Princess William, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carickfergus.

She’s otherwise known as Kate Middleton, or that girl whose wedding was made way too much of a big deal.

To wit, I ...

The Stop Online Piracy Act scare a year ago left some Internet dwellers wondering what direction the Internet would take in the future.

Zoe Lofgren, a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, wrote to Techcrunch on Nov. 13 about a few proposed bills waiting in the wings for the ...

Clicking Pens. Whispering. Revealing the messy details of a divorce.

These are just a few things driving Dixie State College students crazy in class.

The most common pet peeve on campus is the one student in class who feels he or she has to tell others about his or her ...

Walls and tight spaces kept the Gardner Center from being a prime hangout spot, but jangling guitar chords and laughter will soon resonate. 

The Dixie State College Student Association created a fund directly from student fees to make major additions to the Gardner Center—particularly the space with couches, televisions ...

Some people may call it “flip-flopping,” but I’d like to think of it more as intelligent people making intelligent decisions after getting additional information.

Of course, the word “intelligent” is entirely subjective, but that’s a whole different article in itself.

Don’t worry; I’m not about to ...

April Jackson, Dixie Sun News copy editor, asked students what some of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions were. Find out if yours made the Dixie State College list.

In order to become successful in the business world, a dirty job or two must take place first.

Students and professors shared some of the worst jobs they've had and tricks to make the best of a bad work situation. 

Jordan Bracken, a junior English major from Perry, grew ...

When "Breaking Dawn Part I" was finally over, I reminded myself that it wasn't really over. At least, it wasn't over until it was over.

Well, I have some good news: It's over.

"Breaking Dawn Part II" was a relief and a disappointment.

I got a tiny ...

It might not be with the stars, but Dixie State College students are dancing anyway.

The Dixie State Dance Company, made up of 12 students, will showcase its skills in the Fall Dance Concert, held at the Eccles Mainstage Theatre on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 7:30 p ...

Cost seems to be a big issue for students wanting to hit the slopes this winter season. 

Micah Spillman, a junior accounting major from St. George, said skiing and snowboarding are not cheap hobbies. With the cost of a lift pass, owning or renting the equipment, and the gas to ...

Famous music from jazz and classical artists will reverberate through the Concert Hall when the woodwind ensemble, made up of Dixie State College students, performs on Nov. 19.

The season of music performance has begun, and the first chamber concert of the year will be at 7:30 p.m ...

Late night television is famous for its infomercials, many displaying the new, must-have item at scandalously low prices.

According to an article from BloombergBusinessWeek, “The Infomercial Business Goes Mainstream,” by Matt Robinson, the infomercial industry will be worth a projected $174 billion by 2014, a sum no amount of blenders ...

Moving out on your own is a switch in social scene. You’re living with roommates, making lots of friends, and enjoying a variety of different people in and out of the house.

I’ve only lived on my own for more than two months; however, I have already thrown ...

Students and community members filled the Eccles Concert Hall to hear faculty perform for the Faculty Fall Concert.

Saxophonist Rhonda Rhodes and Pianist Merrilee Webb started out the concert by playing a piece titled “Aria.” The beautiful blending of the saxophone with the piano was an excellent way to start ...

The Whitehead building’s rubble and dust has cleared, giving way to a lawn that will open up additional space and leisure room for Dixie State College students.

Restoration of the area where the Whitehead used to stand is one of many projects that have taken place as DSC closes ...

Among the hum of a multitude of computers and the gulping of endless Mountain Dew, participants were busy at work creating new web or mobile apps. 

Code Camp is a 24-hour programming event that is also a social networking event for the community. It’s a chance for people to ...

This week’s Thurs “D” activity will feature hypnotist Bruce McDonald from New Orleans.

The event will be held on Thursday Nov. 15 in the Gardner Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to come with friends and enjoy the hypnotist for free.

McDonald has been performing at ...

The Red Storm are preparing for a fierce season filled with victories. 

“We have a strong winning tradition here at Dixie State when it comes to the basketball team, and we expect to carry that over every year,” head coach Angela Kristensen said.

The Red Storm are aiming to be ...

The college’s ties to the word “Dixie” may have historical roots that run 100 years deep, but the push to remove the word from the college’s name is garnering some support.

Brody Mikesell, a senior integrated studies major from Henefer and Dixie State College Student Association president, said ...

Grab your glow sticks and get ready to fist pump your heart out because the new album from Kill the Noise is crazy club-worthy.

Kill the Noise is a newer band on the scene and  has only been releasing albums of its own dance music since 2011. Before that the ...

While we all may love those 10 extra minutes, hitting the snooze button actually sabotages what could be a full night of restful sleep.

Students and professors shared their thoughts on whether alarm clocks and their snooze buttons are friends or foes, and popular conjecture condemned snooze button temptations.

According ...

The Sears Art Museum Gallery is showcasing the Dixie National Forest with its Land of Contrast exhibit. 

Curator Kathy Cieslewicz said she wanted to give Dixie State College students the opportunity to see artist Arlene Braithwaite’s series on the forest, which she painted on commission from the forest’s ...

The Dixie State football team says goodbye as its season comes to a close.

DSC has improved this year from last season’s record of 1-10 to this year’s 3-8 overall. 

DSC had big wins with teams like Central Washington University and Western Oregon University. But the games they ...

Basketball has started, and the Dixie State College men’s team has high expectations for this season.

The DSC men’s basketball team has accomplished a task that not many other teams can, and that’s being the best team in its region—three consecutive times.

“Our goal as a ...

The Whitehead building’s rubble and dust has cleared, giving way to a lawn that will open up additional space and leisure room for Dixie State College students.

Restoration of the area where the Whitehead used to stand is one of many projects that have taken place as DSC closes ...

Students, faculty, alumni and community members are torn when it comes to picking what the future name of the campus will be; the word “Dixie” is polarizing all the attention. 

The Name Change Forum held Nov. 1 allowed for people’s concerns to surface.   

Erik Sorenson, president and CEO of ...

The Dixie State College volleyball team ends its season with an overall record of 7-14.

The Red Storm said goodbye to two seniors: outside hitter Brita Jensen and setter Kimee Clegg Saturday night.

Jensen played at Taylorsville High School, and she has been a four-year starter for Dixie State with ...

One of Dixie State College’s intramural flag football teams made it all the way to the NIRSA National Campus Championship Series Regional Championships.

The Honey Badgers went to the tournament with only three people from their original team, and they took third place out of 19 teams.

Ryan Smith ...

A stereotypical finals week may include late nights, cramming, junk food and copious amounts of caffeinated beverages, but contrary to popular belief, this is not the experience all students have.

With the right planning and good habits, finals week does not have to be as hellish an experience as some ...

Social networking sites are still exploding with election opinions and reactions.

Barack Obama was re-elected Tuesday night, and whether it was excitement or distaste, many people had something to say about it.

"I've heard a lot of people say they are moving out of the country since Obama was ...

While hot chocolate, new flavors at Starbucks and the Jubilee of Trees will still happen this holiday season, Tuacahn is presenting something new: a musical called “Plaid Tidings.” 

“Plaid Tidings,” a variation of “Forever Plaid,” is a cast of singers, The Plaids, named Fancis, Jinx, Smudge and Sparkey. They’re ...

Student disc jockeys on 91.3 The Storm crank up the noise by playing America’s top 40 hottest hits. 

Staff running Dixie State College’s growing radio station reach people across Washington County and into parts of Iron County. People in southern Utah can tune in to listen to ...

Students and leaders still differ on a smoky issue.

Past and present Dixie State College Student Association leaders held a forum for students to voice any questions and comments they have on the Tobacco-Free Campus Initiative.

The main concerns voiced from students were about the validity of health concerns, designated ...

I am a conman.

I have been successfully running a confidence scam for most of my adult life. Not only has it made me successful, but it has also made me happy. This confidence scam can do the same for you.

Today I am the poster girl for perfection, but ...

The vinyl polka dots on the walls come in all colors and sizes, just like the delectable candies that are organized in jars and cases throughout the shop.

Candy Blitz opened in June 2012 and is part of a select group of sweet shops in a town dominated by ice ...

It’s time for the students to sit back, relax and be entertained while their teachers feel the pressure of taking center stage in the upcoming Faculty Fall Concert. 

Every fall for the past six years, the music faculty has put on a concert for the students and the community ...

The month of November contains multiple events, seasons and holidays that are all represented by colors—but none by the color purple.

Among all colors November is known for, perhaps the most important one is purple, which represents Prematurity Awareness.

The national campaign used to raise awareness concerning the alarming ...

After flooding Facebook and Instagram with posts of your proposal, the next big step is dropping out of school—or so it seems.

The fact that some girls feel the need to drop everything at the words “Will you marry me?” is disheartening.

In Volume 25, No.1, of Community ...

Pink is not only the color of breast cancer awareness, but it also represents love and acceptance here in St. George.

More than 100 people took part in the events at Saturday’s PinkDot event at Vernon Worthen park.

The event included three speakers discussing the challenges facing youth as ...

The election should have been based on political issues; instead, it was focused on Obama’s life growing up and Big Bird.

It feels like the media and politicians were more focused on the little things that don’t affect the country (sorry Big Bird), leaving out the true raw ...

Tall women with short men? No thanks.

A man’s hands, not his head, should be at a woman’s waist when they dance.

Now, I’m not talking about a two-inch difference here. I’m talking about the 5-foot-5-inch man going after the 6-foot woman. While he might be ...

Phil Tuckett thought he had his lucky break when he was signed to play for the San Diego Chargers, but it wasn’t until a chance encounter with a filmmaker that he realized what his true potential was.

One extensive filmmaking career and multiple Emmys later, Tuckett is now passing ...

Snap those chopsticks in half and dig into your inner sushi.

Not sure how to use these awkward wooden sticks? That’s OK because sushi is all about the experience. (If worse comes to worst, you can always ask for the cheater chopsticks made especially for kids.)

Once you’ve ...

Grabbing coupons, making days-long road trips and drinking blended omelets could all potentially earn Dixie State College and one of its students a big chunk of cash. 

Brandon Price, a senior communication major from Brigham City, sent in an audition video to Zions Bank’s “Cheapster,” a Web series dedicated ...

It’s time to break free of social fears and meet new people.

College is a time of academic pursuits, certainly, but it is also a crucial time to network and grow socially. To those who are uncertain of when and where would be the right time to approach people ...

DSC students leave St. George by bus and travel to Los Angeles for a memorable journey in art.

Each semester the fine arts department at DSC sponsors a four-day trip to Los Angeles. It is open to students, alumni and anyone in the community who has the desire to enrich ...

College may seem miles away from the real world, but students can put their business skills to the test by competing in Opportunity Quest. 

Students must submit an eight-page business plan by Nov. 29. Codirector Michael Atencio, a business and CIT major from Riverside, said the business plan should include ...

St. George hosts the 2012 Bands of America championships. High school marching bands across the western United States gathered to compete for the top spot.

Fewer students are roaming the campus of Dixie State College than last year, but administrators are not concerned. 

This semester, enrollment at DSC has decreased 2.45 percent in total headcount from the 2011-2012 school year. Enrollment went from 9,086 to 8,863 students, according to Dixie Data.

There ...

Recently the age limit for missionaries changed in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. What kind of effect will this have on Dixie State College Athletics? 

Dixie State College's Homecoming has changed over the past 50 years. Watch this video about some Homecoming traditions still standing and new ones added.

If you want a local and affordable place to burn some calories or earn some credits, check out the Dixie Fitness Center.

I wanted to leave the theater just 30 minutes into Disney's “Wreck-it Ralph” and head straight to the nearest arcade.

Inspired, I wanted to joyfully zip to-and-fro from game to game, meeting all sorts of video game celebrities and accomplishing tasks beyond my realm.

“Wreck-it Ralph” received glowing reviews ...

Veterans Reconnect is a club on campus that supports veterans who are getting back into schooling. They provide services such as helping with G.I. bills and obtaining employment. They hosted a Thurs-"D" event on campus that was a fundraiser not only for the club, but for a platoon ...

The missionary age change announced at the Latter-day Saint General Conference has made a permanent change for Dixie State College athletics.

The future of many DSC students changed the morning of Oct. 6 when church leaders declared that men were able to serve their two-year missions at the age of ...

As part of Homecoming Week, Dixie State College officially opened the President’s Fitness Circuit Training Facility, also known as the D-Circuit, to the students and community.

The D-Circuit, which was opened Oct. 25, is constructed in the shape of a “D.” It features more than eight workout stations and ...

Paperwork and office hours are a thing of the past for Dixie State College intramural sports, and the ease of access has made this year great for enrollment.

“It’s been really good this year,” said intramural staffer Shalice Petersen, a senior psychology major from Orem. “We just started to ...

Football

The Dixie State football team has a 3-7 overall record with its last game coming up against Central Washington University Nov. 10 at 1 p.m.

The team had its last home game of the season Nov. 3 against Azusa Pacific University and suffered a 21-23 loss. Junior quarterback ...

With a brand-new pair of shoes in one hand and this month’s bills in the other, students weigh their options to see which one is dead weight. 

Students decide which things are worth spending their money on and how to survive with their decisions. 

Karisa Larsen, a freshman general ...

Most college students are looking for ways to make their lives easier whether they are trying to find a job, a great deal on an apartment, or just looking for somewhere to safely store school work.

Lucky for us, we live in the Internet age, and that makes everything easier ...

I’m starting to hate the color pink even more because of last month’s theme.

I’ve always hated the color pink. I’m not girly enough for it, I guess. 

I always found it ridiculous how much time and money was put into the awareness of breast cancer ...

Unfinished thesis statements and countless quotes from sources haunt students as they construct research papers, but the Dixie State College Writing Workshops help attendees put ideas into action. 

The Writing Workshops are held each semester, and last year the workshops covered grammar and the mechanics of writing. 

Braden Lindstrom, DSC ...

To all my leggy lady friends, I get it; tall men are in short supply.

If we wear heels, they are lucky to rest their chins on our shoulders. Does this mean we hide our fashionable shoes, slouch everywhere we go, and bat not one eye at the vertically challenged ...

The musicians, filmmakers and writers of today must utilize the material they are given in the form of news headlines, or tomorrow they will be nothing more than yesterday’s news.

Works such as “The Grapes of Wrath,” by John Steinbeck, and “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan,” by Bob Dylan, painted ...

Twinkling, beribboned evergreens are staples of the Christmas season, but for the Foundation of Dixie Regional Medical Center, Christmas trees signify a lot more than the holiday season.

The Jubilee of Trees, running from Nov. 15-19, raises money for Dixie Regional Medical Center. Shelley Mendenhall, the development officer at the ...

Dixie State's Dance Company presents the semi-annual Fall Dance Concert Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.