Writer, creator, entrepreneur, music lover and life enthusiast
Aubrey Smith
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The Daily Universe
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Last Provo Farmer's Market of the season
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Aubrey Smith
October 31, 2025 04:13 PM
Every Saturday during the months of June through October, Pioneer Park becomes a hub of scent, sound and flavor, where locals come to shop small, eat local and connect face to face with vendors from all over Utah County. Oct. 25 marked the end of another successful season.
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Students decide where to draw the line on concert costs
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Aubrey Smith
October 30, 2025 03:10 PM
Concerts are a favorite pastime for many music lovers, but some say the rising cost of live music is hitting a sour note.
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Becoming BYU: A journey of faith to serve like Christ
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Aubrey Smith
May 22, 2025 06:12 AM
Emmaline Riggs doesn’t remember deciding to serve a mission.
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State Capitol cherry trees in full bloom, draw crowds
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Aubrey Smith
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
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Aubrey Smith
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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Utah Board of Education members split over federal and state anti-DEI bill
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Aubrey Smith
April 14, 2025 11:25 AM
Utah Board of Education members have debated how to respond to a new federal anti-DEI initiative, just months after implementing similar measures at the state level.
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Ilana M. Horwitz speaks to students about God, grades and graduation
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Aubrey Smith
March 25, 2025 03:59 PM
Ilana M. Horwitz, a professor from Tulane University who holds a doctorate in Sociology of Education & Jewish Studiesaddressed BYU students about the complimentary nature between religion and academic success at Tuesday's forum.
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Reading scores reach an all-time low on recent National Report Card
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Aubrey Smith
March 11, 2025 03:12 PM
The latest National Report Card continues to show a steady decline in reading, with scores reaching an all-time low.
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Federal budget cuts could have a devastating effect on Utah's national parks
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Aubrey Smith
March 07, 2025 11:21 AM
As part of the Trump administration’s recent efforts to cut federal spending, the National Park Service has fired around 1,000 employees.
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