Articles in August 2013

The first human case of West Nile virus in Utah this year was identified in Washington County on Wednesday, and health officials are urging vigilance in protection.

The Southwest Utah Public Health Department continues to report positive test results for West Nile virus in Washington County mosquitoes at www.swuhealth ...

He is a goalkeeper, an avid biker, a snowboarder, a wake boarder and now he is athlete of the month.

The Dixie State University men’s soccer coaches decided that Tyler Walters, a senior criminal justice major from Ogden, deserves to be the Athlete of the Month for August. Walters ...

Red Rock Swing Academy holds weekly swing dance lessons on the water tank. 

 Senator Mike Lee will kick-off a series of "Freedom Forums" as the special guest speaker on Friday, September 6, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm at The Gardner Center, Dixie State University, 225 South 700 East, St. George, Utah. This one-hour event is free and open to the public. Space ...

Students discuss what they are most excited about for the Foam Dance this Friday.

Big decisions impacting students of Dixie State University are about to be made, and odds are most of the students won't take any part in the decisions.

But it's not because they won't have the opportunity.

Washington County general elections are on Nov. 5, and voters will ...

Mikal Cronin’s “MCII” emulates the sand-coated tans and charcoaled steaks that complement summer better than any release from the past three months. 

Competing against an onslaught of notable albums by acclaimed acts, Cronin bested Vampire Weekend sonically, created more outlandish pop than Daft Punk, and branched out artistically like ...

Chanting of the school fight song filled the Burns Arena when the freshman class was welcomed to Dixie State University.

Dixie's annual Freshman Friday was held on Aug. 16. Excitement was in the air as promotional videos were played and the traditional fight song was taught. The new students ...

As students, we have a right to have a voice when it comes to what goes in our bylaws, and changing bylaws just to suit the wants of the administration seems a bit counter to those rights.

And when the process to changing those bylaws includes votes via text and ...

Indigo Klabanoff, president of Dixie State University's up and coming Phi Beta Pi, has made the sorority's primary and honorable missions to make annual alcohol and hazing training programs mandatory for all clubs, sports and Greek organizations.

She is also inviting local and university police to participate in ...

The Greek life is strictly forbidden as a part of the Dixie State University Club Council bylaws, but one student is alleging it was her attempts to start a sorority that resulted in the university's administration forbidding Greek organizations completely.

Indigo Klabanoff, a senior communication major from Boston, has ...

Every August, students at Dixie State University begin to attend classes and, consequentially, desire to do something involving more excitement.

Luckily for them, there is a full slate of intramural sports on the horizon this fall, and many students are awaiting the opportunity to relieve stress and have fun with ...

Flori Wentzell spoke to incoming freshmen about what they are looking forward to at Dixie.

Every dog may have his day, but in St. George, that day only came because of an election year.

St. George Animal Shelter is a place tasked with keeping animals safe and healthy. You know, it’s that place where lost or stray puppies and kittens can go when they ...

As the lights flash on the field this season, Dixie State University flashes back to the Saturday nights of 2012.

DSU finished the season with a 3-8 overall record. Although the 2012 season prevailed over the previous year when the Red Storm finished 1-10, they still have a few things ...

To miss class on account of lost time might be more inexcusable than normal come later this school year.

Work on a clock tower to sit between the Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons and Udvar-Hazy School of Business begins this fall, and the three-month project should be complete by spring ...

Disc jockey Marcus Wing and 55 gallons of foam solution is set to contribute to the traditional Foam Dance this Friday.

The Foam Dance, the first dance of the school year hosted by Dixie State University, will welcome new and old students.

Brandon Price, a senior mass communication major from ...

Sports fans are disappointed once again in star athletes after a summer full of scandals.

Athletes were caught doping, crashing wild parties, arrested for murder and for selling their autograph to fans. 

On Dec. 8, 2012, Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M University quarterback, was selected as the Heisman Trophy winner ...

Spiral of Silence: It’s a wretch to resist.

As the author of last semester’s Dixie Sun News publication Erotic Topic, the column on human sexuality, I know exactly what it's like to face wide-spread opinion dissent.

For those of you who don’t know, Spiral of Silence ...

After going to school for the majority of life, students may be stressed about what comes after the final graduation day, but students, stress no more because St. George is one of the top 10 happiest places to find a job after college graduation.

According to the article “The 10 ...

If you're looking for a hike to get your blood flowing without draining your energy completely, Shinob Kibe is the hike you want.

Every step of Shinob Kibe's 3,228 foot trail will throw your mind in a whirl. There is so much to see and explore. As ...

Do you need to sell something? Looking for a part-time employee? Trying to find a car or motorcycle? Need to find a new roommate? 

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