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Utah was no. 1 in voter turnout in 1968, last election second to last

By Charles Beacham
May 08, 2012 12:00 AM
In 1968, Utah had the highest voter turnout in the nation with 78.5 percent of registered voters participating in that year’s presidential election. In 2008, just 40 years later, the Beehive state was next to last with only 50.5 percent of eligible citizens casting ballots.
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Campus Events

Electrical engineering students light up ballroom dance moves

By Charles Beacham
April 09, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU's Ballroom Dance team doesn't take requests often, but when engineering professor Aaron Hawkins approached them with his request they pounced at the opportunity to collaborate.
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Campus Events

Final Cut Film Festival showcases student films

By Charles Beacham
April 05, 2012 12:00 AM
One of the hardest things about being a filmmaker is getting your films seen. This problem only gets worse when compounded with the financial restraints and busy schedule of a college student. To help student filmmakers leave their mark, The BYU Theatre and Media Arts Department has teamed up with the Student Film Association to host the anual Final Cut Film Festival.
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Technology

BYU offers YouTube class

By Charles Beacham
March 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Tweet it. Pin it. Like it. Share it.
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Music

Shamrock 'n' roll: Irish rockers dominate

By Charles Beacham
March 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Making it in the music business takes more than talent and hard work, it often takes luck. One might look at the number of chart-topping rock artists from Ireland and conclude there's something to that whole four-leaf clover thing. The Emerald Isle is no stranger to the world of rock 'n' roll.
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Campus News

Mikel Minor, BYUtv's media mastermind

By Charles Beacham
March 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Like many young men Mikel Minor grew up with aspirations of being a rock 'n' roll star, but life had other plans for him. His journey took him from BYU to ESPN and back again.
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Music

Contemporary composers on Campus

By Charles Beacham
March 05, 2012 12:00 AM
When most people think about music composers they think of Beethoven, Bach and Mozart -- men whose works were completed centuries ago. Most people don't consider the modern Mozarts who are composing works relevant to our day and age. These composers are using every sound at their disposal and several of them are right here in Provo.
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Campus Events

Men's Chorus trades in ties for tools

By Charles Beacham
March 01, 2012 12:00 AM
Most every BYU student is familiar with the adage 'Enter to learn, Go forth to serve,' but many find it hard to fit service in with rigorous study schedules. The BYU Men's Chorus has found a unique way to make an impact in Utah County.
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Music

Grammy- and Emmy-nominated musicians to perform at Covey Center

By Charles Beacham
February 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Residents of Provo have a rare opportunity to hear not just one but two Grammy-nominated musicians perform live this weekend.
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