Profiles

The Startup Building: A hub for Provo’s entrepreneurial spirit

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Provo residents may recognize the Startup Building from its towering chimney, its container yard turned courtyard, or its exposed brick and rustic feel. Located at 560 S 100 W, the building was originally a candy factory, constructed over 120 years ago by the Startup family. The building is still all about startups, just a different kind.

Student couple brings education opportunity to schoolchildren in Micronesia

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When Lawson Duce returned from his mission in Micronesia in March 2020, he could not have foreseen that a year and a half later he would be returning, this time with his wife Ava Duce, another mission in mind. 

Provo barber serves hospitality and haircuts for 30 years

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Provo barber Reid Francom has been cutting hair for three decades with no plans to quit any time soon.

Palestinian-Syrian refugee walks a path of dedicated learning and selfless service

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Yearning to ease his family’s burden at age 15, Palestinian-Syrian refugee Mohammad Hameed embarked on a path of dedicated learning and selfless service.

Swimmer competes at world championships, his BYU connection highlighted

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BYU Swimmer Diego Camacho competed in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan in July.

Orem artist tells stories, preserves memories through florals

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Artist Whit Olsen, an Orem native, captures identity and memories through her art. Olsen creates her art by using preserved flowers.