Decker Westenburg
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BYU says masks now optional in classrooms, indoors
Masks will no longer be required inside classrooms and other indoor spaces on the BYU campus as of Feb. 23.
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Homemade rocket fuel causes fire at Heritage Halls, displaces nearly two dozen
A Heritage Halls student caused a fireball explosion after making homemade rocket fuel on the stove on Feb. 20.
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Opinion: Proposed rules for Utah journalists hurt everyone
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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Writers James and Deborah Fallows speak on hope for improving local communities
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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BYU professor hosts press conference, responds to defamation lawsuit
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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Former BYU professor charged with 5 additional counts of forcible sexual abuse
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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BYU bans demonstrations on Y Mountain in updated policy
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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Opinion: Imposter syndrome occurs across campus
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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Comedian shares tips on how to face unexpected challenges
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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