Kylee Bufton, a senior communication major from Spanish Fork, slides home in a string of runs Saturday. Photo by Tom Hender.

Storm deliver blow to APU, ready themselves for GCU

4/21/13

It’s not very often softball players and fans witness the Dixie State University softball team exceeding the run-rule to end a series sweep to Azusa Pacific University.

The Storm took control of the last game of the Azusa series to prove the point the team is capable of anything ...

Banquet to honor athletes, fans, volunteers

4/23/13

Through all the sweat, tears and glory athletics have brought Dixie State University this year, the moment has come to recall all of the good moments and the unconquerable players.

For four years, DSU has held a banquet to acknowledge teams and the players who makes Dixie’s success possible ...

Dixie Athletics quickly recovers after multiple staff changes

4/23/13
Graphic by Kari Lopez

Coaches are a source of motivation in all sports, but at Dixie State University there have been many changes among the coaching staff.

Within the past year, DSU has seen coaching changes in women’s basketball, men’s basketball, women’s soccer, men’s golf and rugby. It has also ...

Storm take positives, prepare for Cal Baptist University

4/23/13
Matt Hill, a junior accounting major from Cypress Calif., pitches against Grand Canyon University on April 13. The Red Storm won the series against GCU 3-1. Photo by Tom Hender.

Dixie State University’s baseball team took a tough loss to Fresno Pacific University Friday and Saturday.

Although Fresno took the victory, the team is taking the momentum from the series against the No. 1 team in the conference Grand Canyon University. It went 3-1 for the series at home ...

Coaching practices questioned after Rutgers firing

4/16/13
Controversy about Rutgers head basketball coach Mike Rice’s physical abuse toward his team has recently surfaced. Photo Illustration by Billy Eusterman.

Yelling, shoving, kicking, cursing and throwing basketballs at players are just some of the things Rutgers head basketball coach Mike Rice did during practices.

A video was publicly released on “Outside the Lines” on ESPN that showed Rice abusing his student athletes. This isn’t the first time this has ...

March Madness 2013 left lasting impressions

4/16/13
Graphic by Kari Lopez

The nets have been cut down, and all that is left are the memorable moments that captivated millions of Americans.

Many Dixie State University students were glued to their televisions as the road to the 2013 NCAA championship game unfolded before their eyes. 

There were impressive shots taken, such as ...

DSU rugby down one opponent after U of U's program suspended

4/16/13
Chad Gough, a freshman general education major from St. George, escapes teammate Brad Godinet at practice. Photo by Billy Eusterman.

The University of Utah rugby program was suspended for the rest of this season, and the Dixie State University rugby team is finding ways around losing one of the toughest teams in its conference.

According to the April 4, 2013, Salt Lake Tribune article, “Utah rugby: Future of club team ...

First women's golf PacWest tournament shows players' progression

4/16/13
Hannah Folks, a sophomore health science major from St. George, practices her iron shots. Photo by Greg Layton.

Approaching the inaugural Pacific West conference championship like the 18th hole, the Dixie State University women’s golf team is trying to utilize everything learned and muster all strength and concentration left.

After the first round, the women’s golf team was in second place, one stroke behind Grand Canyon ...

Player Profile: Andersen says team 'meshing a lot better'

4/15/13
Multimdedia reporter Calvin Smith spoke with soccer player Aarika Andersen about her progression from playing the game in high school to today. 

Player Profile: Santa's present inspired Ashley Anderson to play

4/10/13

Mazie Ludlow spoke to tennis player Ashley Anderson about what puts her in full swing for the season.

Men's golf team ready for PacWest

4/9/13

With the Dixie State University men’s golf team at a tournament in Washington, it has some high hopes for the Pacific West conference championship.

The season is rapidly coming to a close, and the men’s golf team is getting ready for the PacWest conference championship tournament.

“We are ...

DSU students commit Wednesdays to wearing jerseys

4/9/13

A jersey is a great way to identify a favorite team, a favorite player and now to come together as a student body on Wednesdays.

After getting its start from three students wearing a jersey on a given Wednesday, it has grown into a part of Dixie life. After adding ...

Dixie State 16-8 for Grand Canyon series

4/9/13
Jordan Hanley, a senior integrated studies major from Las Vegas, bats against Holy Names University in Thursday’s game. Photo by Tom Hender

Dixie State University shot down the Holy Names University Hawks 3-1 for the series and is now on the hunt to beat the Grand Canyon University Lopes this week.

DSU batted against HNU in a four-game series April 4-6. Holy Names began this season being a first year team with ...

Softball team schools SUU on gameplay

4/6/13
Nicole Chavez, a sophomore nursing major from Chino Hills, Calif., swings at the ball against SUU on Tuesday. The team is confident about its last 10 games of the season. Photo by Tom Hender

The Dixie State University softball team took it to the mound when it shut down Southern Utah University’s star pitcher for the double-header victory.

SUU started the game with a three-run home run over the centerfield fence by junior first baseman Madison Resley. After four runners came home, DSU ...

Athlete of the Month: Stealing makes Jaelle Judkins one of DSU's most wanted

4/6/13
Jaelle Judkins, a senior elementary education major from St. George, runs the bases against SUU on Tuesday. Judkins always helps the rest of the team to do well during games. Photo by Tom Hender.

Talent isn’t the only thing that caught the eye of Dixie State University fans as Jaelle Judkins rightfully earned the Athlete of the Month award with her outstanding attitude for life.

The senior outfielder, an elementary education major from St. George, has had a career to remember at DSU ...

Player Profile: Porch 'takes it one shot at a time'

4/6/13

Multimedia Editor Flori Wentzell spoke with golfer Jesse Porch about his love of the game and this year's season.