Daegan Beus
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Keeping folklore alive: A look into Danny Stewart's ghost tour and fairy walk
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Daegan Beus
January 22, 2026 09:53 AM
Things that lurk in the night may be more than just a chill down the spine. One Provo folklorist collects eerie tales and turns them into a form of living history.
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‘I am your mayor’: Judkins and city council members pledge inclusive leadership in Provo
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Daegan Beus
January 12, 2026 06:04 PM
Newly elected Mayor Marsha Judkins and several City Council members were sworn into office on Monday, Jan. 5, at Provo City Hall, emphasizing the importance of shared responsibility, cooperation and civic engagement within the local community.
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The signature sweet treats of BYU
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Daegan Beus
November 06, 2025 06:39 AM
Starting college at BYU can feel overwhelming, so a little comfort food can go a long way.
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BYU students react to uncertainty surrounding multicultural celebrations during 150th anniversary
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Daegan Beus
October 23, 2025 09:01 AM
BYU’s Multicultural Student Services office announced that all multicultural celebrations will be “incorporated” into the campus wide celebration of its 150th anniversary. Still, students who have participated in years prior said they are left confused.
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A castle in Provo: The history of the amphitheater at Utah State Hospital
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Daegan Beus
October 13, 2025 08:36 AM
Utah State Hospital has a long history of providing mental health treatment, but few realize it is home to one of Provo’s most unique historic sites, a giant stone castle amphitheater.
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Education Week: Finding truth in the flood of information online
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Daegan Beus
August 23, 2025 02:04 PM
Veteran public radio journalist, Julie Rose, urged Education Week attendees to follow a modal, known as SIFT, to combat against misinformation in a flood of media in the current digital age.
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Crews battle wildfire in Buckley Draw, deploying helicopters, air tankers and ground crew
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Daegan Beus
August 18, 2025 11:06 AM
The U.S. Forest Service and Provo Fire and Rescue are battling a wildfire in Buckley Draw Canyon, near Slate Canyon and Khyv Peak road, that has burned up to 400 acres since it was reported Sunday evening.
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Utah County uses drones to fight mosquitoes
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Daegan Beus
August 05, 2025 02:15 PM
The Utah County Health Department has discovered a new method for managing summer mosquito populations: using drones.
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Wheatley Institute Religion Initiative Director speaks on faith in life and work
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Daegan Beus
July 29, 2025 04:12 PM
Paul W. Lambert, religion initiative director at the Wheatley Institute, spoke at a BYU forum Tuesday in the Joseph Smith Building, calling lived faith the "greatest strength" for facing challenges in both daily and professional life.
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