Articles in February 2013

Multimedia reporter Calvin Smith spoke with military representatives who came to Dixie State University's campus to train soldiers in the event that a weapon of mass destruction is used. 

A ride to class plus a chance to win free stuff can be yours if the timing is right.

A driver of a golf cart will offer to give you a ride to class if you are willing to answer questions about DSU and national news for a prize. The ...

Set in the fictional republic of Barataria in 1950s Italy, two brothers are told the surprising news that one of them is king.

Until they are told, Marco and Giuseppe had merrily lived the life of gondoliers, believing in equality and marrying happily. Now not only is one of them ...

The love of the game is driving Dixie Sate University rugby players after a loss to Brigham Young University.

The Red Storm played BYU on Feb. 16 at Snow Canyon High School in their second meeting of the season. The score was tied at the half, but BYU came out ...

Placing first in their tri-dual at home, the Dixie State University wrestling club defeated the University of Utah and the College of Southern Nevada on Feb. 16.

The Red Storm came ready to fight in the dual, where they only lost a total of two matches.

“All [the wrestlers] dominated ...

Dixie Sun News multimedia reporter Kylee Young spoke with junior forward Dalton Groskreutz basketball and the determination of the team in this week's Player Profile.

Awkwardly dance, and awkwardly dance some more, and awkwardly dance even more, and now freak out and have everyone around you do something random—this is the “Harlem Shake.”

Social media are full of videos that often tend to sharply spike in popularity. The “Harlem Shake” is doing just that ...

From whispering jokes to mak ing fashion statements, students may disrupt class in numerous ways, and blurred perceptions make dealing with distractions more difficult.

Hurricane Middle School made national headlines when administrators removed a student from classes because her hair color was too distracting. Administrators informed the 15-year-old student her ...

The student body presidential elections divided students’ votes and opinions almost in half, but Carlos Morgan ended up tipping the scales with a slim 34 votes.

The final numbers boiled down to 680 votes for Morgan and 646 votes for Mazie Ludlow. Gregory Layton and Brandon Lewis were elected unanimously ...

Persuasive speaking will award students up to $1,000.

The Antone and Cola Bowler Persuasive Speech Competition is set for March 21. Students are to write an eight- to 10-minute speech revolving around a community issue.

Dixie State University’s first persuasive speech competition will be awarding three scholarships for ...

Some students get so excited about spring break they forget about school and take in the sunshine, while some use the time to study, study, study and get ahead of classes, but neither is ideal—or smart.

Janessa Nielsen, a senior English education major from Spanish Fork, said it is ...

Multimedia Reporter Robby Briggs talks to Chad Gough about rugby in this week's Player Profile.

There is only one more season game for Dixie State University against Point Loma Nazarene University before the conference tournament begins.

The Red Storm will go to San Diego to take on Point Loma Nazarene University on March 2. The Sea Lions have struggled this year and have taken five ...

After the jaw clenching win against Brigham Young University–Hawaii, and the seven point loss against Hawaii Pacific University, the Dixie State University women’s basketball team played Point Loma University for the last regular game of the season. 

DSU beat BYU-H 80-49 on Feb. 23 with senior guard Erica ...

I’m offering a position that pays $3 an hour; the requirements are, but not subject to, wandering the streets aimlessly dressed in haggard clothes.

Rodney Havens from St. George posted a request at Facebook.com/RequestRobby: 

“Robby, I'm requesting you to try pretending that you’re homeless and ...

Being crammed in a tight metal box with a dozen strangers isn’t comfortable by any means, but there are some people who take making riding in an elevator uncomfortable to a whole new level.

“You always get that one person who is never courteous,” said Christopher Smith, a junior ...

It would seem a comfortable pair of sweats is now a college student wardrobe staple.

Baggy sweats, oversized T-shirts and bed-head have graced the bodies of Dixie State University students on more than one occasion.

Everyone can remember in high school where a strict dress code was enforced, taking some ...

"Clean up, clean up, everybody do your share."

This tune was put into kids' heads by a purple dinosaur when they were little. However, these lyrics can apply to college students as well.

Once a month, student dorms are checked by resident assistants for cleanliness and damage.

Students are busy ...

Whether at the Smith Computer Center or the Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons building, there is no shortage of flash drives being left behind.

The flash drive is a part of academic culture. It is used to store documents, assignments and personal data. If you leave one in the Smith ...

Red Cliffs Mall is adding another premier retailer to its merchandise mix.

Victoria’s Secret, the popular lingerie and women’s clothing shop, is set to open this summer. The 7,200 square-foot store will be located near Deb and will offer customers a long awaited shopping experience.

“We have ...

Sometimes the previews before the film are just as worthy of watch time as the film itself.

When I see a movie, I’m always early so I absolutely do not miss the previews. If you have ever been in a movie theater with me at the time a trailer ...

Skipped pills and popped condoms aren’t the only suspects of birth control and sexually transmitted disease issues.

No, perhaps the wickedest culprit of today’s less-than-ideal sexual health and reproduction predicament is silence.

The abstinence-only education versus comprehensive sex education debate is timeless. Ethics and morals always come into ...

Elizabeth Smart is coming to Dixie State University Feb. 23 to inspire female students and community members with her story.

Smart, who was abducted at the age of 14 in 2002 and held prisoner for nine months before returning to her family, is expected to be the closing keynote speaker ...

The Red Storm are looking to come back stronger against Brigham Young University-Hawaii after its first loss in 10 games.

The nine-game winning streak has come to an end, but the Red Storm men’s basketball team won’t relinquish its aspirations in becoming outright PacWest Conference Champions for the ...

The votes are in, the debates are over, and the position of student body president has been narrowed to two students.

Mazie Ludlow, a junior communication major from Turlock, Calif., and Carlos Morgan, a junior communication major from Santa Clara, are making their final cases to students to become the ...

A new production company is setting the stage for the party beats.

Staff working for the Heart of Dixie have put together several events for college-age students since co-owner Jared Kaddington started the business with his wife mid-year 2012. Kaddington said he started the company as a better alternative for ...

I’ve always been of the opinion that if people don’t want me, they can go you-know-what themselves.

Which is why when the Boy Scouts of America scandal surrounding its intolerance of openly gay troop members and leaders arose, I couldn’t help but wonder why proud and out ...

Food is part of every culture, and it brings people together. 

There is no shortage of food TV. We can tune in just about any part of the day and find experts cooking or tasting food from the simplest dishes to the most unusual. Even though St. George doesn’t ...

With spring-cleaning comes out with the old and in with the new, and the same rules apply to style. 

Fashion 

“The biggest trends are stripes and pastel colored skinny jeans,” said Kelsey Farr, a freshman general education major from West Jordan. “Pastels can make a bold statement.”

Farr said she ...

The number of underage drinking and wild parties for Dixie State University students have decreased in the last 20 years, leaving people curious as to why.

According to the article, “Drinking Among College Freshmen Hits Record Low, Major Survey Finds” by Lylah M. Alphonse from Yahoo.com, students have become ...

From meticulous marketing to poetic performing, Mindee Anderson is a star.

But she would be the last person to say it. 

“She’s very down to earth,” said Hanna Rahilly, theater lecturer and adviser. “When you talk to her, you wouldn’t have the sense that she has this big ...

Hawaiian dancing, Asian cuisine and karaoke singing are just a few parts of what is coming.

Dixie State University’s annual Diversity Week is coming up Feb. 25 through March 1. This week includes different cultural dances, food and music to gather together students of different ethnicities. All but one ...

College is supposed to be a time where students break away from their parents and learn independence and responsibility; nowadays, that isn't the case.

More and more students are living dependent on their parents. Nothing has changed since they were kids, except for the fact that they’re now ...

The softball team is not looking back on past mistakes as tournaments continue. 

The Red Storm, ranked No. 24 in Division II softball, have been stepping up the workouts at practice and are looking forward to upcoming games.

Head coach Randy Simkins said this year's team is ...

The women’s basketball team, currently No. 3 in the Pacific West Conference, is preparing to face off with Brigham Young University-Hawaii on Feb. 23.

BYU-H came from a 5-13 record last year to a 5-9 record this year. Last season, Dixie State University beat BYU-H 89-72 and then again ...

With a 4-1 overall record, the Dixie State University baseball team will be batting up against Montana State University-Billings in a series of four games from Feb. 22-24.

The Red Storm came back from Arizona to a 2-0 win to the Chinese National Team on Thursday and Friday.

This was ...

St. George's warmer weather will mean residents will start dressing for spring much earlier. Social media editor Keshara Bjorkman spoke with students about their plans for spring attire.

I will work out later, or I just don’t have the time.

These are popular excuses students use to not work out.

Students lead very busy lives, whether they are attending class, going to work, or trying to maintain a social life. Students have to make an effort to ...

You walk into your doctor’s office for another routine checkup and, concerned, your doctor wants some extra tests, which means labs, extra cost and more time.

Or does it?

In the past couple of years, wireless medicine has made leaps and bounds, and getting your heart checked could now ...

Though Dixie State University places a major emphasis on diversity, it is something the college is seriously lacking.

Diversity is an extremely important to have on any college campus, as it opens your eyes to different situations of living. 

The people at the Multicultural/Diversity Center at DSU know that ...

Welcome to the era of Dixie State University.

Gov. Gary Herbert inked his name onto the official document declaring university status for Dixie State during the Saturday morning signing ceremony.

“[Today] is a day to motivate us, to inspire us,” Herbert said. “[I hope it] gives us the vision necessary ...

Some bands and artists struggle to make a comeback in today’s music industry.

Dixie State University students discussed why they feel bands and artists struggle with their attempts at successful comebacks, and which groups they would like to see return in the near future.

With mainstream music, you hear ...

Gov. Gary Herbert's signature will finalize it: Dixie is a university at last.

Herbert will sign the bill that upgrades Dixie State College to Dixie State University in a ceremony to be held on campus Feb. 16.

It was originally planned that DSC would become a university on July ...

Chart-toppers and acclaimed acts have slated album releases for sometime this year. Because of label politics and the ever-changing industry, speculating over these projects is a crapshoot ...

All three rings of the gay rights circus are active right now, and it certainly is the most grating show on earth.

 StGeorgeUtah.com/news published an opinion piece by Kate Dalley on Feb. 9 titled “Perspectives: The Sexual Identity Merit Badge." In it, Dalley attempts to make a case ...

 Student fee increases for the 2013-14 school year will be primarily devoted to freshmen retention programs and new student center funds.

A proposed 3.7 percent increase, or $11.50, may be added to student fees. 

Dixie State University Student Association President Brody Mikesell, a senior integrated studies major from ...

Student government elections are underway, and the primaries will be held this week.

Dixie Sun News spoke with the candidates in a Q & A session. Four students are seeking the office of Student Body President, one student is seeking the office of Vice President of Academics, and one student is ...

Bullying: It’s not just for kids anymore.

Bullying is such a hot topic, and it seems like every time I turn on the news, a young person has taken his or her own life as a result of being bullied.

Bullying is nothing more than an individual’s struggle ...

Guilty pleasures come in many shapes and sizes, and television programs are no exception. Multimedia reporter Michael Seery spoke with students about TV shows they're addicted to and why.

According to The New York Times, partying on college campus has decreased over the past several years. Multimedia editor Flori Wentzell spoke to students to see if this was the case at Dixie State College. 

Students taking notice of the warmer weather are getting ready to participate in sports and activities outside.

Already the weather has started to get warmer. Groups of students are getting together to do anything from pickleball to rock climbing. 

Students are starting to search for anything involving the outdoors.

“Pickleball ...

Dixie State College’s Army ROTC will host a freedom run for anyone who would express his or her love of freedom by running a 5k at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16.

Organizers of the running event will throw red, white and blue powder paint onto to the ...

The Senate, White House, Democrats and Republicans always seem to have conflicting opinions on our country’s major issues, and immigration reform is no different.

Senator Orrin Hatch recently introduced a bill to the senate titled “Immigration Innovation Act of 2013,” which will reform and amend the “Immigration and Nationality ...

Dixie State College women’s basketball player Johnna Brown is named Athlete of the Month after stepping up on the court.

Brown was chosen as Athlete of the Month by head coach Derek Dawes because of her leadership in the game.

“Johnna really stands out right now,” Dawes said. “She ...

It’s no mystery why the Criminal Justice Club was selected as club of the month after an increase in membership and campus involvement.

The Dixie State College Inter Club Council awarded the Criminal Justice Club on Feb. 6  in their meeting.

The club was awarded with a certificate and ...

Women know how to live.

I’ve always considered the life of a lady as something alien. Some women put a lot of effort and money into pampering; it’s farfetched. I wanted a glimpse into why women do what they do to look and feel fabulous.

I journeyed into ...

A drop-off zone will be constructed between the Campus Services building and the Shiloh Dorms after safety concerns were raised. 

A new plan was accepted by the Dixie State College Board of Trustees on Jan. 18.

Parents or spouses of DSC students will be able to enter the parking lot ...

Online shopping creates a personal experience among shoppers.

Students find it convenient to shop from the comfort of their own homes, rather than the hustle and bustle of stores.

Austin Farnsworth, a freshman general education major from West Valley, said he prefers shopping online.

“I don’t like dealing with ...

Dixie State College is joining forces with MTV.

MTV producers chose DSC as one of three colleges featured on the network’s Woodie Awards. The Woodie Awards were made to highlight music voted best by the U.S. college audience.

To kick off spring break, upcoming performer Macklemore and his ...

With winter fading and summer on everyone’s mind, students all around campus are looking forward to the concerts coming up soon.

From Coachella to Warped Tour, there’s a show for everyone. Here at Dixie State College, students are excited about the concerts around the state or nearby.

“I ...

Multimedia reporter Kylee Young spoke with center Mandy Munns about her journey to Dixie and her experience playing college ball in this week's Player Profile.

Presenting research prepares students for graduate programs and study-related career paths, but opportunities to do so are often rare.

The annual Undergraduate Research Day takes place April 8, and abstract review submissions for presentation spots close Feb. 25. Dixie State College students are invited to take part in a process ...

Your begging for bacon or candy craze may cease after devouring so much your shorts split at the seams.

Food cravings can be as mild as a weekly snack or turn into a life-changing detriment. Various causes change these yearnings, and students’ lifestyles play a large role.

Debbie Mosher, a ...

The tennis team is preparing for a four-game road trip after a 0-9 loss to Southern Utah University on Feb. 2.

The team starts off its week on Thursday against California State University, Los Angeles at 1 p.m. It also has games Friday against Brigham Young University-Hawaii, two games ...

The Sears Museum Gallery will be celebrating 26 years of the Sears Dixie Invitational.

The Sears Dixie Invitational was originally started by Bob and Peggy Sears to help fund the Eccles Fine Art Center along with the gallery, which puts on exhibits for the community and students. Also, the show ...

Everyone in the United States has heard of football, baseball and basketball.

Depending on a person’s viewpoint, some sports outside professional leagues can be categorized as just plain weird. For example, North Americans aren’t too fond of cricket, and few South Americans have even heard of hockey.

At ...

It's not impossible to find love on the Internet, but it is unlikely.

The Internet is full of people who pretend to be something they are not, trying to fill a space in their lives that they can’t fill themselves. 

Ever since I was little, I have been ...

A few lifestyle tweaks can banish problematic sex frustrations like mid-thrust muscle cramps or friction burns from chapped nether-lips.

If you give as much attention to your body as your partner’s pleasure centers, you will improve your own sex experience and performance.

The first area of sexual self-improvement is ...

It's time for society to finally and completely embrace online dating for what it really is: an excellent way to meet someone to share life with.

The fact of the matter is that as a society evolves and embraces technology, communication changes.

Online dating is a good thing, though ...

“Warm Bodies” has presented the world with a lovely, unconventional saga of forbidden love and zombies.

Though it is an uncommon story, its main theme of inner conflict with oneself is nothing new. The challenges of a person’s surroundings and circumstances when it comes to fighting for love and ...

“It’s raining men! Hallelujah,” sounded in the men of Dixie.

The annual Mr. Dixie pageant opened with the one-hit-wonder song “It’s Raining Men”  and was welcomed by an audience of screaming women.

Contestants competed in four different categories: best on-stage answer, best sportswear, best talent and best evening ...

I am a picky person to dine with no matter the venue.

From fast food to the finest restaurants, I am aware of the experience from the moment I walk in the door.

I am extremely particular about where I sit, who is serving me, cleanliness of china, glass and ...

Students, faculty and the general public have a source for free tax help, and it’s right here on campus. 

Dixie is providing free income tax preparation starting Feb. 5 through April 11, except during the week of spring break. DSC accounting students, who are IRS certified, will provide the ...

With countless formulas, equations, numbers and symbols, math can often turn students’ heads inside-out and upside-down as they wonder when and where they will possibly need to know any of it.

However, math classes are unavoidable in any school setting, particularly college. As students plow through their general education classes ...

“What’s up?”

“I need 2 talk 2 u!”

People are connected 24/7 through social media and texting. Communication in relationships has changed dramatically throughout time as people now utilize technology as an immediate, less-personal way to send a message to a loved one. 

“There are a lot of ...

Dixie State College is on the hunt for the new Academic Vice President.

Donald Hinton, dean of school of arts and letters, is currently serving as the interim vice president of academics after Donna Dillingham-Evans retired on Jan. 31.

“A nation-wide search is currently underway to fill the position,” said ...

The Dixie State College women’s basketball team suffered yet another loss to Grand Canyon University on Saturday.

Although senior guard Erica Hayes tallied off 23 points, and junior forward Johnna Brown added 18 points, the team ended with a 58-68 loss to GCU.

“Yeah we lost, but I was ...

The “Lonely Boy”s might hoist the award for Album of the Year, while Mumford & Sons will wait. 

Acclaimed releases of the past year will win awards for their recent successes at the Grammy Awards.

The Grammy Awards are the industry standards, as well as a popularity contest, said Glenn ...

Dixie State College baseball team, ranked No. 5 by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, is preparing to slam California State University-Los Angeles, Ranked No. 8 in NCBWA, out of the park.

Dixie will take on Cal State, LA on Feb. 8-10 in Los Angeles. There they will play a ...

The Red Storm men’s basketball team is looking to maintain its position atop the Pacific West Conference with a win against the Academy of Art on Feb. 9.

Dixie State boasts a seven-game winning streak and a 9-1 record in conference play. Academy of Art is at 4-6 in ...

The Dixie State College golf team hits off its spring season with the Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational hosted by Southern Utah University at Sunbrook Golf Course.

This tournament will congregate 15 schools from all over the United States. DSC will be the only Division II school among 14 Division I ...

Enrolling in college at middle age may seem scary at first, but it also provides opportunities to put life skills into play when balancing home and school.

Though study habits need to be reignited, planning and prioritizing may come easier. Juggling a family and a job can provide skills to ...

Dixie State College's Career Week will be full of networking opportunities and company executives.

During Career Week, starting Feb. 11, there will be workshops, luncheons and the career and internship fair.

Beginning Feb. 11 and 12 a noon, there will be a workshop dealing with what students do during ...

I find a lot of things offensive, but that’s never given me the right to stop a person from saying what he or she wants to say. 

Some of us are just barely leaving the comfort of our parents’ homes, coming to college and being responsible for the very ...

From middle school to college, ladies everywhere eventually ask that one question: How do I ask this person out?

Asking people out can be intimidating, whether they are a guy or a girl. The mere thought of asking someone out can be frightening and almost nerve-wrecking. However, it doesn’t ...

Dixie State College students might be seeing more defibrillators on campus in the next year.

J.D. Robertson, director of financial aid, brought forth a proposal to the DSC Student Association for 25 cents to be added to student fees each semester in order to add 20 more defibrillators on ...

The weather is warming up, and that could mean many things—one of them being the beginning of softball season.

The Dixie State College softball team has its first game Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Karl Brooks Field. 

“It’ll be exciting,” said outfielder Bailee Freeland, a sophomore ...

With the busy lives students lead, they are still able to find time to watch TV shows that they are ashamed of.

Americans are notorious for having their “favorite” shows, the ones that they can’t get enough of.

But why is this? The answer is simple. It is a ...

Old clothes generally get tossed in the garbage, sold at yard sales or get donated; There are thrifty students, however, who stray away from the typical removal of old clothing.

By renovating your old clothes, you’re saving tons of money--money that could go to other things like food. You ...