Articles by Jessica Baird

Christmas White Out dance raises funds, awareness for children in need

12/1/12
DJ Marcus Wing showered students with confetti at the White Out dance. The dance raised money for the angel tree which helps buy presents for families in need. Photo by Heather Harrison.

Between the black lights, face paint, gut-shaking bass and giant white balloons, Dixie State College students danced it out in the old gym to support a good cause.

Students made it very clear that disc jockey Marcus Wing has made quite a name for himself at the college. Fundraiser aside ...

Macklemore coming to DSC in 2013

11/28/12

Macklemore’s catchy songs about golden days and thrift store shopping are helping him gain popularity in the music industry and among the students of Dixie State College.

Though he may not be as commonly known as Yellowcard, last spring’s performance choice, the Dixie State College Student Association, as ...

Surviving finals possible with organization

11/11/12

A stereotypical finals week may include late nights, cramming, junk food and copious amounts of caffeinated beverages, but contrary to popular belief, this is not the experience all students have.

With the right planning and good habits, finals week does not have to be as hellish an experience as some ...

Confident men need not fear dating taller women

11/2/12
Height varied couples pose the ultimate question: Should tall girls date short boys? Photo by Billy Eusterman.

To all my leggy lady friends, I get it; tall men are in short supply.

If we wear heels, they are lucky to rest their chins on our shoulders. Does this mean we hide our fashionable shoes, slouch everywhere we go, and bat not one eye at the vertically challenged ...

St. George nights come alive with sounds of karaoke

10/31/12
Faafota Mulltalo, a junior integrated studies major from Riverton, and Alexis Hildebrandt, a sophomore psychology major from St. George, exercise their vocal cords at karaoke. Photo by Jessica Dorsey.

Whether you’re crooning your favorite tunes or you’re just there for the food, local karaoke hot spots create an exciting nighttime activity.

Applebee's was one of the first to bring a karaoke night to the St. George restaurant scene. Since then, places like Wing Nutz, Honolulu Grill ...

DSCSA focuses on 'living the Dixie life' for Homecoming Week

10/23/12
Students pile on top of one another in attempt to create the most awkward photo. The picture posing was part of DSC’s Homecoming Week kickoff, held Monday on the Diagonal. Photo by Matty Jacobson.

Fall is finally in the air, and the change in the season is sweeping Homecoming Week onto the Dixie State College campus.

Though Homecoming Week carries certain traditions with it, those in charge of the events this year added a few new things they hope will make the week better ...

Edgar Allen Poe's stories come to life in DSC's 'Nightfall' production

10/16/12
Actors perform a scene from "Nightfall" during dress rehearsal. Director Mark Houser decided "Nightfall" was a fitting production of choice for the Halloween season. Photo by Jessica Baird.

In honor of the spooky season, the Dixie State College fine arts department is performing a spine-tingling Halloween performance based on the eerie writings of Edgar Allan Poe.

“Nightfall,” a drama by Eric Coble, is an adaptation of four of Poe’s haunting tales: “The Raven,” “The Fall of the ...

Campus sleepyheads map out perfect nap nooks

9/28/12
Mikale Glathar, a freshman general education major from St. George, grabs some quick ZZZs before class. The Gardner building is a popular place to catch some on-campus shut-eye. Photo by Jessica Baird

If you have deemed the Dixie State College campus a good place for a snooze, you are not alone.

Taking an accidental snooze in the middle of class isn’t the only naptime DSC students are getting on campus. Some students have found favorite spots outside the classroom to go ...

Annual Cardboard Campout raised awareness, cardboard structures

9/25/12
Students get creative for Friday’s Cardboard Campout. Students raised awareness by making everything from three bedroom flats to castles to sleep in. Photo by Jessica Baird

Hosting this year’s Cardboard Campout almost a month earlier than usual proved to be an effective way for Dixie State College students to elude soggy sleeping conditions.

The event got off to a slow start with mostly members of the Dixie State College Student Association in attendance, but as ...

Inaugural Fall Fuel Fest brings Nitro Circus to St. George

9/25/12
The Fall Fuel Fest ends with a stunt performance by Nitro Circus and the Thrillbillies Saturday. The stunt riders entertained an audience of more than 10,000. Photo by Jessica Baird

The SGMX Motoproving Ground buzzed with more than 10,000 people on Saturday at the first St. George Fall Fuel Fest.

Riders, drivers and builders participated in the first run of the event in hopes of winning their share of $100,000 in cash and prizes. Events included sled pulls ...

Students prepare for Cardboard Campout

9/20/12
Students cozy up in their sleeping bags during last year's Cardboard Campout. Each year the Campout gives students a chance to have fun for a good cause. Photo by Jessica Baird

For all who got rained out last year, the weekend forecast for St. George is sunny and your shot at another cardboard campout is in full force.

The Dixie State College Cardboard Campout is Friday evening on the Encampment mall. The festivities start at 7:30 p.m. and continue ...

Nitro Circus makes So. Utah return with Fall Fuel Fest

9/19/12
Fall Fuel Fest is coming to St. George this Saturday. Spectators will enjoy UTV and motocross racing as well as stunts by the Nitro Circus/Thrillbillies crew. Photo Courtesy: H&S Performance

The first ever Fall Fuel Fest is coming to St. George with $75,000 in cash and prizes.

H&S Performance teamed up with SGMX and MTV stars Nitro Circus/Thrillbillies to put on a multi-sport, adrenaline-packed event. Events range from UTV and motocross racing to Diesel Sled pulling to ...

Lingerie won't tarnish city reputation

9/13/12

On a scale from one to disappointed, I felt a little let down when I first moved to St. George and realized the serious lack of important shopping outlets in the area.

One store that I found particularly disturbing to be without, as I am sure many girls do, is ...

Lt. Gov., DSC president among speakers for Holland dedication

9/1/12

After 15 months of construction and $38 million in funding, Dixie State College is ready for the dedication of the new Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons.

The festivities begin with a formal ceremony Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. in the Cox Auditorium on campus. There attendees will hear remarks ...

Club Rush going strong despite weather-related delay

8/27/12
Students pack the diagonal for Monday’s Club Rush festivities. Monday was the kick off of this two-day event. Photo by: Billy Eusterman

Inclement weather pulled Club Rush from its usual W.O.W. time slot, but clubs from every corner of campus are excited to be out sweating and recruiting to get students involved this year.

Dixie State College club representatives set up booths and tables along the Diagonal in hopes of ...