Articles on 27 November 2012

Load-bearing students reveal contents of bulky backpacks

11/27/12
Textbooks are not the only items that add to the heavy load of student backpacks. In addition to school material, DSC students sometimes lug around a few unexpected items. Photo by Jessica Dorsey.

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 ...

Get to know director of DSC bands, Gary Caldwell

11/27/12
Multimedia Editor Samantha Tommer sits down with director of Dixie State College bands, Gary Caldwell, for our first professor profile. Be sure to support DSC bands and go to the band concert on Friday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are just $1 with student ID cards.

Women's basketball ends break with victory

11/27/12
Women’s basketball was unable to pull together a win against Simon Fraser at the DSC Tip-Off Classic. The girls lost 52-74. Photo by Billy Eusterman.

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 ...

Wrestlers prepare for Dec. 7 dual

11/27/12

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 ...

Even unhealthy foods can be healthier alternatives

11/27/12
There are many healthy alternatives for quick breakfast foods. One option is to switch breakfast pastries for fruit, like apples. Photo by Heather Harrison.

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 ...

Grades may not have impact some students may think

11/27/12
Graphic by Kari Lopez

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 ...