Articles by Shelby Misrasi

The search for the upcoming Dixie State University president is underway, and the Presidential Search Committee is quietly diving into the applicant pool. 

Steve Johnson, DSU public relations director, said the committee members have no choice but to refrain from giving information about the search because the Utah System of ...

The Clock Tower Dedication not only consisted of builders, presidents and deans describing their love for the new tower, but it was also filled with the music notes and voices of Dixie Idol finalists.

Greg Knell, Chance Steglich and Jadon Webster began the dedication by singing the National Anthem. The ...

From the opening number to special performances, the D-Queen pageant took off April 8 and crowned three D-Queen idols.

The D-Queen pageant took place in the Cox Auditorium, and 10 contestants competed by performing an opening number, showcasing diverse talents and exhibiting evening wear.

The night ended with three claimed ...

Crawling in mud, kissing in the fountain, and dancing the night away might dawn on Dixie State University students’ minds as D-Week arrives, but this year, there might be a few surprises that will make this week especially memorable.

Student Body President Carlos Morgan, a senior communication major from Santa ...

Motivation, determination and faith are exactly what three familiar Dixie State University faces have in common as they witness their dreams becoming a reality.

Gage Miller, Mike Sheffield and Andrew Nielsen take on the real world as DSU opened opportunities through entrepreneurship. Their businesses continue to succeed, and they beam ...

The pressure is on, and we are surrounded by our friends with the brackets in our hand, waiting to make the final decisions that can earn us the respect of those around us.

There’s only one problem: Anything can happen. So how can we succeed in filling out our ...

Student Body President Carlos Morgan winds down his Dixie State University career after his service pays off.

The Dixie Fest 2K14 and executive student council elections have ended, and Morgan, a senior communication major from Santa Clara, focuses on ending his term with pride.

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Morgan said the ...

Gregory J. Layton, D’Andre Mathews and McKell Price conquered final elections Friday and are already preparing for next semester.

Layton and Clint Post battled for the president position, and Layton won with 534 votes, while Post gathered 296.

Mathews and Alex Lambson competed for the vice president of academics ...

A recent email debate has made faculty, staff and students question how accepting of diversity the campus community really is.

The dixieall email was treated as an open forum Jan. 31 through Feb. 10, asking for suggestions and opinions on what characteristics to search for in a new president. 

Many ...

Some may think politics and education have nothing to do with each other, but Student Body President Carlos Morgan said now is the time to consider the possibility.

Morgan, a senior communication major from Santa Clara, wants to make sure every student understands why Count My Vote is currently on ...

I am a woman; he is a man; and we are happily celebrating our 11-year anniversary — as just friends.

Cody Burns and I have been best friends for a while now, and we have never shared intimate feelings or have ever dated. Whoa — say what? It’s shocking to believe ...

President Barack Obama acknowledged sexual assault issues on campuses across the country and took a step forward in finding a solution to the problem.

Obama announced a new task force Jan. 22 intended to help educational institutions prevent and respond to sexual violence. An article, written by Carrie Dann at ...

Women, men and children of all ages filled the Cox Auditorium Thursday night and watched 24 performers battle for victory at Dixie State University's annual show, Dixie's Got Talent.

The talent of the 24 finalists spread across the creative spectrum. The performances ranged from vocalists, piano players and ...

Dixie State University has an official tobacco-free campus, but that doesn’t mean enforcement is a top priority.

The tobacco-free policy went into effect Jan. 1, but Dean of Students Del Beatty said it will take the entire 2014 year to enforce the policy. Signs will begin to appear around ...

The Federal District Court said “yes”; the Supreme Court said “no”; and the Obama administration triumphed all with a declared “yes.”

According to a New York Times article titled, “U.S to Recognize Utah Gay Marriages Despite State Stance,” written by Charlie Savage Jan. 10, the 1,300 same-sex married ...