Articles on 27 January 2013

'Erotic Topic' sparks controversy on campus

1/27/13

Dixie Sun News Multimedia Editor spoke with students and asked them their opinions of Dixie Sun News' publication of a sex column.

Erotic Topic: Contraception choices abundant

1/27/13

Diverting the stork doesn’t have to be all about pills and condoms as long as you’re prepared to get down and dirty with a few tricks and little risk.

We all know from our overwhelmingly educational high school health classes that abstinence is the only 100 percent effective ...

Scholarship deferments increase with LDS missionary age change

1/27/13
A future missionary prepares to submit his deferment request. Since the change of missionary age and gender requirements, DSC scholarship deferment rates are increasing. Photo by Michael Seery.

An increase of students leaving Dixie State College means more scholarship deferments.

In December 2012, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lowered the missionary service age. Men are able to leave when they reach 18 years and older and women can enter the mission field when they are ...

Board of Regents approves 'Dixie'; legislature to vote next

1/27/13
Board of Regents members discuss the advancement of DSC to university status. Although Board of Regents members voted for university status, the vote was not unanimous. Photo by Heather Harrison.

Herald trumpets sounded the approval of university status, but “nays” and objections for “Dixie” were apparent among a minority of attendees.

For many, Jan. 25, 2013, will be a memorable day when hard work, dedication and vision culminated into a passing vote by the Utah Board of Regents.

“This has ...

'Hansel & Gretel' not average classic tale

1/27/13

“Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” is a fine example of a not-so-normal twist on a grimly classic tale.

Not to say that the twist was horrible, but the movie as a whole was not far off from such. That being said, I loved it.

The fairytale nature of the story still ...

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