The Dixie Sun

Voting for student body elections takes place this week

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Three different teams are in the running for the positions of student body president and vice president for next school year. Each team has a specific campaign, and students may want to know where candidates stand before casting their votes today. Clyde Barton & Mike Sheffield Student body presidential candidates Clyde Barton, a junior communication major from Orderville, and Mike Sheffield, a sophomore business major from St.

Some professors monetarily give back to students' education

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Several professors choose to donate to Dixie State College through scholarship programs, donating to the WIN-Dixie program, and other contributions to their departments. Find out what your professors might be doing to benefit your education here.

Arrests in underage drinking, drugs increases on campus

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Violations pertaining to alcohol and marijuana make up the majority of Dixie State College campus police arrests.

Campus Security Director Don Reid said campus police have made about 27 arrests since December, 21 of which were because of violations of alcohol or illegal substance laws.

International student inspires others to give

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Armando Maluana is convinced that education is the key to success. His drive to become educated, combined with the generosity of others, has brought him from Mozambique all the way to Dixie State College.

Along the way Maluana, a sophomore business administration major from Maputo, Mozambique, has benefited greatly from the kindness and generosity of friends, family and total strangers.

Students travel abroad to volunteer in other countries

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Five Dixie State College students will be traveling to Thailand for a humanitarian mission through an organization called YouthLINC. Find out more about the volunteers' trip this June here.

Donations increase despite economic downturn

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Some alumni decided to not donate to Dixie State College due to the Rebel name change. However, donations have increased in the past year. The Student Alumni Association and DSC work together to get alumni and community members involved to help promote advancements in funds.

New pay period will assist student employees

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Student employees may experience a new change in their pay policy. Instead of receiving a paycheck once a month, student employees might be paid bi-monthly.

Online classified sites present risks

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Popular Web site craigslist.org may show viewers unwanted or offensive material by one accidental click. Some students say buying items online may not be the most reliable choice for college students.

Red Storm beat Penguins, Urban Knights

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The men's basketball team avoided two upsets against Dominican University and Academy of Art University to stay at the top of the Pacific West Conference.

The two schools from the San Francisco area came to Dixie State College with opportunities to spoil the conference championship hopes of the Red Storm (18-5, 12-2), but junior guard Donovan Plunkett and senior forward Andy Palmer had stellar scoring performances to lead DSC to two victories.

Women's basketballteam still in running for PacWest title

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Dixie State women's basketball team won home games over Dominican University 82-65 on Thursday and Academy of Arts University 84-67 on Saturday.

The Lady Red Storm's two victories keep its chance of winning the PacWest conference title a flickering possibility.

Softball doubleheader canceled due to tsunami warning

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Dixie State College softball team won four and lost two games while in Hawaii, and ended the trip with the final two games being canceled because of the tsunami warning.

The final two games of the road trip were supposed to be a doubleheader against Hawaii Pacific University.

Tennis recovers from shaky season with 3 wins

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Dixie State College women's tennis team won two of three home matches last week raising its record to 4-5, including a second win over a ranked opponent.

With a 5-4 win over No. 50 ranked Mesa State College on Saturday, the Red Storm have recovered from a shaky season start by winning three of the last four matches, and leveled its record against ranked opponents to 2-2.

Best movies you've never heard of revealed here

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The relatively young art of cinema is at constant odds with the business side of entertainment, and fine craftsmanship and aesthetic value are often asked to take the backseat.

Still, good movies find a way of getting through sometimes.

Movie lovers already know about "Shawshank Redemption," "The Dark Knight" and "Finding Nemo," but some good movies just don't get the audience attention they deserve.

Jeff Moody takes crown at 2010 Mr. Dixie pageant

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Out of 12 contestants Jeff Moody stood out the most to judges at the Mr. Dixie pageant. Moody has wanted to compete in the pageant for quite some time, and now follows his brother's footsteps as Mr. Dixie.

Childish behavior creates larger wall between political parties

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Since Barack Obama was elected president, political parties began to point fingers and blame the president for the increasing national debt. Rather than each party attacking each other, the country should unite and support President Obama.

Say goodbye to winter olympics, hello to new TV shows

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As the XXI Olympic Winter Games come to an end, some TV viewers may be excited to return to their regular television shows. After weeks of reruns on NBC, CBS or ABC, TV addicts can get their fix this week.

Students should break Facebook addictions

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Internet craze Facebook proves to be more detrimental than beneficial. Internet drama, wasted time, and other problems arise from the common addiction to this site.

Che Guevara serves as false example

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Che Guevara serves as a false icon as he continues to live by means of violence and other dictator-like qualities. Guevara has a reputation for being a successful socialist yet has failed as an economist. Read more about what our columnist has to say here.

Dear Kate: Letter to "The Bachelor"

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dear Jake, Congratulations on being chosen to be on "The Bachelor" and thank you for a most entertaining season. Now that the niceties are out of the way, let's get down to business. What were you thinking? Before I even get into the final decision of yours, we need to discuss the whole Ali situation.

The Skewed Review: Airline employees become punch lines

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Airline travelers can all agree that airports are extremely unpleasant. Luggage check out, airport employees, and security can make anyone's trip unbearable. Read about our columnist's adventure in the Las Vegas airport here.

Hillary Clinton must brush up on democracy

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hillary Clinton recently said the United States needs to promote democracy to the world, and that our country needs to agree and support President Barack Obama. However, America is more of a federalist republic than democracy, and citizens have the right to disagree.

Electric Cafe provides good service, food

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Next to the Electric Theater is the Electric Cafe, a soup and sandwich shop that opened last year. The colorful and friendly restaurant attracts customers, but the prices may steer them away.

Students should learn safety protection tips before spring break travels

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dixie State College students should be aware of their surrounding while traveling to ensure safety at all costs this spring break. There are several signs and tips to become cautious here.

Affordable, exotic locations available for students

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There are several inexpensive exotic locations worth visiting this spring break. Dixie State College's travel agent recommends several places including Hawaii and Tahiti.

Preparations are crucial when planning spring break trips

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

To guarantee a memorable spring break trip without hurting any student's wallet, there are several things to keep in mind, planning ahead being one of them. Click here for tips on finding great deals for any adventure.

Students, faculty volunteer time to assist local children

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

DSC Disclosure

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Revelacion DSC

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT