Articles by Heather Harrison

Instagram connects people with similar interests

11/3/13

I will never apologize for selfies.

Selfies are not just about posting ridiculous photos of oneself. There is so much more to the selfie culture.

I love the ability to pull up an application and see what the people I care about are doing (bonus points because I don’t ...

Tech Sassy on video games: profound storyline in "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag" outshines glitchy graphics

10/30/13

Ubisoft has taken a new turn with its “Assassin’s Creed” saga, and the newest game left me pining for the older versions.

“Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag” was released Oct. 29 and follows the tale of pirate-turned-assassin Edward James Kenway as he infiltrates the Templar order in search ...

Rocket Fizz offers array of candy, soda flavors that may surprise you

10/28/13

From ranch dressing soda to gag gifts and foreign candies, St. George’s newest candy store, Rocket Fizz, has something for everyone.

Rocket Fizz opened Oct. 26 at 245 Red Cliffs Drive, Suite 6, next to Jonny Roxx Jewelry store and Coldstone Creamery. It is the first of its kind ...

"Camelot" DSU's next musical theater production

10/19/13
Dixie State University students rehearse for the upcoming play “Camelot.” The show plays on the Eccles Main Stage Nov. 7-9 and again Nov. 12-16. Photo by Heather Harrison

From history buffs to music lovers and dance enthusiasts, Dixie State University’s production of “Camelot” promises to have something for almost everyone.

The show follows the stories of King Arthur with a new twist as a musical theater production. Adjunct instructor Kelly Thomas is directing the play as her ...

Tech Sassy on video games: "Lego Marvel Super Heroes" quirky, animated

10/17/13

While the rest of the gaming world is playing “Grand Theft Auto V,” I’ll just be over here geeking out about “Lego Marvel Super Heroes.”

“Lego Marvel Super Heroes” is the latest in the Lego game saga. It features not only the Avengers, but also many other Marvel super ...

Tech Sassy on video games: "Saturn 9" impressive, challenging

10/2/13

Horror games are more fun with friends than as a single player, but sometimes a solo game is epic enough to keep to yourself. 

 “Saturn 9” is another independent game on the Xbox Live Marketplace, and it basically follows the same line as all other horror games, only this one ...

"James and the Giant Peach:" fitting for children's theater

9/27/13
Students perform in the "James and the Giant Peach" dress rehearsal last Monday. The play will continue to run Oct. 1-5. Photo by Kristin Simons

A giant peach squished the first play of the semester at Dixie State University flat, just like it did to Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker.

The play is designed as a children’s theater production, but, even so, the play seemed a little too childish. While children’s theater is ...

"James and the Giant Peach:" Semester's first play rolls on stage

9/19/13
Students perform in the "James and the Giant Peach" dress rehearsal Monday. The play will show Thursday through Saturday and Oct. 1-5. Photo by Kristin Simons

“Wait—what’s that? Over there. Do you see it?” A giant peach is rolling toward Dixie State University.

The DSU theater department is putting on "James and the Giant Peach" for the first play of the semester.

The play is based on the children’s book by Roald Dahl ...

Tech sassy on video games: "Diablo III" on console true to original

9/17/13

They’ve done it! They’ve finally done it!

Those wonderful folks who decide what games come out for personal computer and what comes out for console gaming systems have made a beautiful decision: Diablo III” for Xbox 360.

“Diablo III” is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game, or MMORPG ...

Tech Sassy on video games: "White Noise Online" even more spine-chilling than "Slender"

9/3/13

I like being scared. Whether it’s a horror movie or haunted house, the adrenaline rush and constant suspense are addicting.

Imagine my surprise when I learned I can now get that same horror experience in a video game. Almost everyone has heard of the “Slender” craze that’s sweeping ...

Tech Sassy: Utilize apps for efficient summer activities

4/21/13

The end is nigh.

No, I’m not talking about the end of the world again; I’m talking about the end of the semester!

School’s almost out, summer is fast approaching, and I bet you’ve got all sorts of outdoor adventures planned, right?

I’m also guessing ...

Tech Sassy: Multiple love apps suit different people at different stages

4/9/13

Finding a long-term relationship, or even a date, is not left to the fated stare from across the crowded bar anymore.

Dating apps put the single world at your fingertips and even let you stay in a certain niche. There are dating apps for every religion, interest and even age ...

Tech Sassy: Internet radio not confined to Pandora

3/27/13

The Internet is at it again, trying to make us pay for our music, but don’t worry; there is a way around it.

Rumors have been buzzing on sites such as abclocal.go.com for the past month about Pandora Radio imposing a 40-hour monthly limit on free accounts ...

Tech Sassy: Which new game console will perform best?

3/3/13

It’s a feud as old as time.

Well, maybe not that old, but as old as my time. I’m talking about Sony PlayStation vs. Microsoft Xbox.

Both companies have been pretty well on par with each other, each releasing a system between 2000 and 2001 (PlayStation 2 and ...

Tech Sassy: Apps gateway to future of medicine

2/16/13

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 ...

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