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Campus News

BYU says masks now optional in classrooms, indoors

By Decker Westenburg
February 23, 2022 12:00 AM
Masks will no longer be required inside classrooms and other indoor spaces on the BYU campus as of Feb. 23.
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Breaking News

Homemade rocket fuel causes fire at Heritage Halls, displaces nearly two dozen

By Decker Westenburg
February 22, 2022 12:00 AM
A Heritage Halls student caused a fireball explosion after making homemade rocket fuel on the stove on Feb. 20.
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Editorials

Opinion: Proposed rules for Utah journalists hurt everyone

By Decker Westenburg
February 17, 2022 12:00 AM
For the last four years I have reported on a variety of bills at the Utah Legislature as a student journalist. I have covered protests on the south steps of the Capitol and the historic virtual session in 2020. I have highlighted survivors' stories of Utah's opiate epidemic and documented the lifesaving legislation that contributed to this. None of these stories would have been possible without the close access I had to the Capitol as a member of the media.
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Devotionals and Forums

Writers James and Deborah Fallows speak on hope for improving local communities

By Decker Westenburg
February 15, 2022 12:00 AM
Writers James and Deborah Fallows shared ideas during the Feb. 15 BYU forum for what people can do to improve local communities.
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Local

BYU professor hosts press conference, responds to defamation lawsuit

By Decker Westenburg
February 02, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU professor Benjamin Abbott hosted a press conference Feb 1. at the Lindon Marina boat dock in response tobeing namedin a defamation lawsuit.
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Local

Former BYU professor charged with 5 additional counts of forcible sexual abuse

By Decker Westenburg
January 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Former BYU professor Michael James Clay has been charged with five additional counts of forcible sexual abuse, a second-degree felony, and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 14.
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Campus News

BYU bans demonstrations on Y Mountain in updated policy

By Decker Westenburg
January 13, 2022 12:00 AM
Students and faculty will no longer be allowed to protest on university-owned portions of Y mountain, BYU announced Monday in a recently approved policy update. The updated demonstration policy was approved on Dec. 20, 2021.
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Editorials

Opinion: Imposter syndrome occurs across campus

By Decker Westenburg
August 09, 2021 12:00 AM
I was 16 years old when I officially joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a lone member in a ward full of large families, I often felt aloof and struggled to feel like I truly belonged. I sat next to various families during sacrament meetings. I didn’t attend seminary, never attended a Family Home Evening, didn’t know the words to 'Popcorn Popping' and often avoided answering questions in Sunday School because of fears that I would answer incorrectly.
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Devotionals and Forums

Comedian shares tips on how to face unexpected challenges

By Decker Westenburg
July 20, 2021 12:00 AM
Lisa Valentine Clark, comedian, actor and host of 'The Lisa Show' shared the principles she has learned that allow for good improv during her July 20 devotional.
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