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Applause: A list of good news in Ocala/Marion County for Feb. 28, 2021 Ocala Star-Banner Area students excel in higher education University graduates Kathleen Sloane, Ocala, Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Western Governors University Franchesca Colon, Ocala, Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management, Western Governors University Iris Reyes-Windham, Ocala, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Western Governors University Dean’s List Other accolades Paul Marsters, Ocala, Ho...

Deseret News Share this story Scott G Winterton, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — The question of whether the government — or even your boss — should be able to order you to take the COVID-19 vaccine sparked debate on Utah’s Capitol Hill as the Legislature nears the end of its 2021 session. With one week to go, lawmakers have passed almost 200 bills and resolutions out of more than 700 filed. Of those, three involving nearly $100 million in targeted tax cuts focusing on families and retire...

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate moved a controversial bill setting the process to rename Dixie State University to the Senate Education Committee late Friday, after letting the legislation sit in limbo for more than a week. When the committee may debate HB278 has not yet been posted on the Utah Legislatures website. The legislative session ends at midnight on March 5. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Kelly Miles, R-South Ogden, passed handily in the House by a vote of 51-20 on Feb. 10. After it w...

Deseret News Salt Lake NAACP president: The name ‘Dixie’ is racist and must go The NAACP and its constituents ask Utah senators to pass HB278, starting a name change process for Dixie State University. Share this story NAACP Salt Lake Branch President Jeanetta Williams speaks during the 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. As the Utah Senate debates a proposed name change at Dixie State University, W...

.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... Lobo Shaiquel McGruder, left, gets fouled by Boise State’s Mallory McGwire in action last February. UNM has an option of trying to play its last scheduled home game in the Pit, but must decide if it makes sense to do so. (Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal) On second thought, maybe they can pla...

FCS Independents No. 22 Tarleton, Dixie State to clash in Stephenville TSU Sports Information Fresh off its first-ever win as a Division I program, Tarleton will return home for a 2 p.m. Saturday showdown with fellow FCS Independent program and WAC transitional school Dixie State in Stephenville at Memorial Stadium. The game will be aired live on ESPN+. John Liddle and Scott Garner will have the call from Memorial Stadium in Stephenville. The Tarleton Sports Network presented by the North Texas...

Scott Howell: Utah’s Dixie State University needs a new name Scott Howell © Kristin Murphy, Deseret News Dixie State University junior Yulisa Castaneda and her fellow students urge Utah senators to hear a bill to change the university’s name during a rally by the front steps of the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. It’s time to change the name of Utah’s Dixie State University. I say that as a proud alumnus of Dixie College and as current president...

Deseret News Share this story Dixie State University junior Yulisa Castaneda and her fellow students urge Utah senators to hear a bill to change the university’s name during a rally by the front steps of the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News It’s time to change the name of Utah’s Dixie State University. I say that as a proud alumnus of Dixie College and as current chairman of the school’s national advisory committee. We all know that if...

Dixie State students travel to SLC to urge Utah senators to hear name change bill A group of Dixie State University students is traveling from St. George to Salt Lake City Wednesday to urge the Utah Senate not to table a bill that would require the schools Board of Trustees to move forward in renaming the school. Posted at 6:04 AM, Feb 24, 2021 and last updated 2021-02-24 11:17:59-05 SALT LAKE CITY — A group of Dixie State University students is traveling from St. George to Salt Lake City...

What we learned about Arizona softball at the Hillenbrand Invitational Share this story Photo by Ryan Kelapire The Arizona softball team opened the season with five wins at the Hillenbrand Invitational, taking down Seattle U, Southern Utah and New Mexico in an empty Hillenbrand Stadium. Our recaps can be found in our softball section, and below are some additional takeaways from the opening weekend. Sharlize Palacios will still have a big role this season The redshirt freshman is in an interes...