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Choirs sing praises of Christ during celebration of Holy Week

April 16, 2025 10:31 AM
Utah choirs, orchestras and members of Christian denominations gathered at the BYU Marriott Center to honor the week leading up to Easter Sunday through music on Palm Sunday, April 13.
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Metro

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Utah pays tribute to historic trailblazer Mia Love

April 15, 2025 11:46 AM
Mia Love, a former U.S. Representative from Utah and the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died at 49 from brain cancer. Known for her historic, trailblazing career, her impact has been widely recognized and honored.
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Sports

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'Crusin’ with the Cougs' sailing event off to a fun-filled start

April 12, 2025 07:15 PM
ENSENADA, Mexico — More than 3,000 people boarded Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas ship in Los Angeles, California, on Friday.
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Campus

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Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks to BYU students about Holy Week

April 15, 2025 03:10 PM
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke at the BYU Devotional on Tuesday, April 15.
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Generative AI: Where is it going?

April 15, 2025 12:07 PM
Generative AI has been the talk of the tech world for several years. The question on many people’s minds: is that a good thing?
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New student initiative fosters open, Christlike dialogue on relevant issues

April 15, 2025 11:25 AM
The Students for Understanding initiative within the BYU Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership encourages students to debate openly on divisive issues in today’s society while prioritizing peacemaking and Christlike discourse.
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BYU recycles 1,400 tons of waste annually, turns 2,000 more into compost

April 15, 2025 10:40 AM
Whether it’s your empty soda bottle, food waste from the Cougareat or lawn and bush clippings, it all ends up at BYU’s Material Handling Area.
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Metro

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State Capitol cherry trees in full bloom, draw crowds

April 16, 2025 10:16 AM
General Conference isn’t the only event that has people running to Salt Lake City in April. Since 1931, the Utah State Capitol has been home to an impressive collection of cherry trees that put on a glorious display of pink and white blossoms for a few short weeks, usually peaking in early April.
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Recently passed Senate Bill 334 has potential to alter course of higher education in Utah

April 16, 2025 10:11 AM
Governor Spencer Cox recently signed Senate Bill 334, which established the Center for Civic Excellence at Utah State University on Mar. 25.
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Thanksgiving Point hosts 28th annual Tulip Festival

April 16, 2025 10:07 AM
The Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival at Ashton Gardens in Lehi celebrated its 28th year this season.
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Provo’s June Audio Studio offers a behind-the-scenes look at music creation

April 16, 2025 09:41 AM
Located in Provo and tucked away behind other buildings, June Audio Recording Studios' discreet entrance could easily be mistaken for a private residence, but inside, the sounds of music production are in full swing.
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Sports

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BYU track signs Stanford transfer Thomas Boyden

April 17, 2025 01:06 PM
As the season comes to an end for men's track and cross country, BYU has signed major transfer portal runner Thomas Boyden.
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BYU runner Casey Clinger turns pro, signs with Brooks

April 16, 2025 01:45 PM
BYU superstar Casey Clinger has been a standout for the Cougars in track and field and cross country.
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Tanner Wall gives update on BYU's secondary, defense after spring practice

April 16, 2025 09:17 AM
In 2024, BYU finished the season as the Big 12's top defensive unit, shocking the country in a rapid turnaround during Jay Hill's second season as defensive coordinator.
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Revenue sharing: What is it and what does it mean for BYU sports?

April 15, 2025 01:33 PM
With the sports season coming to a close this summer, changes are coming that will define this new era of collegiate athletics.
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In-Depth

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The Daily Universe Magazine PDF Archive

April 16, 2025 04:43 PM
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How Gen Z is changing journalism

April 15, 2025 02:53 PM
The Wiener’s Circle in Chicago doesn’t dole out insults until 8 p.m., but this doesn’t mean they are a wholesome establishment until 7:59. Take two steps inside their tin-box shop on Clark Street and you’ll see layers of printer-paper photos tacked to the wall with whatever they seemed to have on hand, and all scrawled with insults.
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The Savior Stood Before Mine Eyes: Understanding the legacy of Thorvaldsen's Christus statue

November 14, 2024 01:25 PM
The Christus statue, created by Bertel Thorvaldsen, is renowned as an incredible work of art that helps viewers connect with Christ, regardless of their faith origin. What many people may not know about the statue are its origins.
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Pathway to Education: Breaking Ground in Ghana

May 02, 2024 12:00 AM
Explore the impact of the BYU–Pathway Worldwide education program in Ghana in this 13 minute documentary. Experience intimate interviews and stunning visuals, and listen to Ghanaians share how education has changed their lives. This is a story of hope, innovation and personal transformation created by four BYUjournalism students.
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Video of the Day

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Video of the Day: Hiker rescued from cliff

April 17, 2025 06:00 AM
(CNN Newsource/KCAL/KCBS) A woman was rescued Sunday in Riverside County, California, after she was found clinging to a cliff near the Pacific Crest Trail. She used a satellite phone to send an SOS signal to rescuers, who reached her about an hour later and brought her to safety.
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Elephants form protective circle during California earthquake

April 16, 2025 06:00 AM
(Instagram/@sdzsafaripark)
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Video of the Day: Chicken smuggled into Minecraft movie

April 15, 2025 06:00 AM
(@chukomode and @camcam on TikTok/@chucknadauld on Instagram) During a Tuesday showing at the Cinemark Provo 16, a moviegoer brought a live chicken into the theater. The crowd erupted during the “chicken jockey” scene, with Chuck Nadauld seen holding up the chicken amid the chaos. Nadauld was removed from the theatre shortly after.
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Video of the Day: Six killed when helicopter crashes into the Hudson River

April 14, 2025 09:20 AM
(CNN Newsource/Kimber Morais/TMX, CNN)
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