Articles by Cody Eckman

Change routines for better results

4/11/15
Eckman
Auto-pilot, coasting, living the unexamined life ... It all seems so easy.
 
But what are you sacrificing by taking the road more traveled?
 
If you've ever found yourself explaining away a behavior by saying things like, "That's just the way I do it, I don't know why" or ...

DSU accounting gives students real-world opportunities

4/7/15
Multimedia editor Cody Eckman spoke to both Dixie State University accounting faculty and accounting professionals about students' roles in the future of the field.

Planning lessens students' financial burdens

3/15/15

Multimedia editor Cody Eckman spoke with financial professionals and students about managing finances.

Subway's boom spurs discussion of new franchises

2/23/15

Boasting establishments like the Backyard Grill, Rebelano's and Wok... Your Way, the Red Rock Café is the lunch stop of many students at Dixie State University.

The Red Rock's newest addition is Subway, which as an outside franchise, is the first of its kind in the café. 

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Students count on Storm basketball victories

2/16/15
Multimedia editor Cody Eckman spoke to students about attending Dixie State University basketball games.

DSU gamers congregate to new club

2/7/15

Multimedia editor Cody Eckman spoke to members of DSU's new Video Game Club.

Board of trustees discusses faculty survey, new program proposals

1/31/15
New plans to add more beds to campus would be located near Nisson Towers. President Biff Williams said ground will soon be broke for new student housing at the meeting. Photo by Haley Hazen

Many waited outside the doors of the Zion Room on the fifth floor of the Holland Centennial Commons Friday morning as the board of trustees began the open session of its meetings.

After an introduction and welcoming of guests, members of the board began the session by honoring now-retired Don ...

DSU education students must understand, manage classroom

1/26/15

Multimedia editor Cody Eckman spoke to educators about what it takes to succeed in their field.

Welcome (Back) Week enlightens students with Casino Night, comedienne

1/14/15
Multimedia editor Cody Eckman previewed Welcome (Back) Week with student leaders.

Top DSU fitness electives relieve stress

12/5/14

Multimedia reporter Cody Eckman talked to Dixie State University students about their favorite fitness electives.

Student Capstone projects prep for real-world experience

11/24/14

Businesses aren’t scrambling to hire inexperienced graduates into their workforces.

Some majors at Dixie State University are combating this by requiring students to take on a comprehensive real-world project during the course of their degree. These projects can vary greatly from program to program, but many fall under into ...

On-campus fashion should garner respect

11/15/14

Multimedia reporter Cody Eckman spoke to Dixie State University students about their most intriguing fashion tips.

DSU Dance Company poised to perform

11/10/14
The Dixie State University Dance Company prepares for its upcoming Fall Dance Concert taking place Nov. 21. Photo by Elena Castro

Students of Dixie can expect an eclectic mix of dancing in the coming weeks. 

The Dixie State Dance Company is slated to put on a formal dance concert Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. 

According to a news release put out by the Dance Company, the audience can expect ...

Women's rugby squares off in first season with full club

11/7/14

Multimedia reporter Cody Eckman spoke to Dixie State women's rugby players about their inaugural season.

Pumpkin carving, 'Thriller' fuel students' Halloween traditions

10/25/14
Multimedia reporter Cody Eckman spoke to Dixie State University students about their favorite Halloween traditions.

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