Articles by Haley Hazen

We are a little notorious around here for getting married at a young age.

Marrying young is heavily encouraged in our community. This can lead to a chasm where a student has to choose between doing well in school and pursuing his or her goals or taking time out for ...

The opinion on Dixie State University campus is that pornography is degrading to women and should not be viewed, but research shows that the erotic media is changing. Could there ...

Saying no to the after-party and getting some sleep have had their perks over the past five weeks.

Reflecting on the healthy student challenge, making my health a priority did have drawbacks, but in the end, new habits have become valuable.  

It was difficult to do a complete overhaul in ...

Sitting in the far back corner of the restaurant, I hunched in shame around my hamburger and fries, praying that no one I knew would see me.

I cheated. I had a weak moment and cheated on my healthy student challenge with fast food. I was into my third week ...

Chocolate and beer for dinner with hours of “Downton Abbey” aren’t necessarily the cornerstones to healthy living.

With the new year comes the inevitable resolutions to be healthier. Just like everyone else, I made a goal to clean up my food intake, exercise more, and get more sleep ...

Longboarders may appear to be a little crazy for “bombing” down hills, but they do have safety on their minds.

Every once in a while you’ll see a longboard-riding student glide across Dixie State University’s campus. What about safety concerns?  At the Jan. 15 meet-up on Green Springs ...

Blue eye shadow, casino chips and Slinkys are all part of the happenings during the Welcome (Back) Week.

Jill Wulfenstein, vice president of student life and a senior integrated studies major from Pahrump, Nevada, said Welcome (Back) Week aims to ease students into the spring semester and add in the ...

Dixie State University student pianist Corinne Beard will have her own piano someday, she said, but for now she plays on the 'Behemoth' in the Eccles Concert Hall.

Beard, a senior music major from St. George, revels in the emotional musical expression from composers Brahms, Debussy and Shostakovich. Her role ...

Confusion, advice and academic allegations surround past Vice President of Academics D’Andre Mathews’ recent resignation.

Mathews, a junior integrated studies major from Las Vegas, resigned from his position this semester in an effort to improve grades and prepare to attend University of Utah, as previously reported, but allegations of ...

The Dixie State University Parkour and Freerun Club flip, roll and vault into an expression of freedom and movement.

The club, which sometimes includes participants of all ages, touts safety and practice, along with the idea of freedom and movement, said St. George resident and past club president Kelson Erwin ...

Whether staying in the game or pursuing new goals after graduation, Dixie State University student athletes’ say their experiences in sports will accompany them in their after-college pursuits.

Dixie State University student athletes choose a variety of career paths after college, which include going overseas to pursue a professional career ...

Campus support groups for veteran students and non-veteran students affected by post-traumatic stress disorder facilitates peer connections and experience sharing on how to cope. 

An on-campus PTSD group is in the process of being formed at Dixie State University because of a recognized need on campus in not only combat ...

Depending on your goals as a student, your instructors's educational background or work-force experience can enlighten your college experience or bore you to tears. 

What your college instructor's background is can have an influence in your education and what you might do after college, but how much your ...

D’Andre Mathews’ work is done at his position as Dixie State University Student Association vice president of academics and looks to move on to pursue his medical degree.

Mathews, a senior integrated studies major from Las Vegas, who said he has been an active member of student government and ...

Fueled by a passion for dancing, St. George residents protested a recent dance shutdown by dancing in front of the city hall building Thursday. 

Complete with a disc jockey, St. George residents of all ages danced in front of the city hall building in response to a recent event shutdown ...