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Editorials

Opinion: Prioritizing high school journalism

By Decker Westenburg
May 03, 2021 12:00 AM
Last week the Supreme Court heard its most important student speech case in nearly a half-century. The case took into question whether schools can punish students for speech that occurred off campus or online. The case has the ability to transform student speech rights in every public school nationwide. No matter what decision is made in the case, the state of Utah ought to make a statement to the nation by passing legislation in defense of student speech.
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Featured

Utah legislature looks to improve 'troubled teen' industry

By Decker Westenburg
February 20, 2021 12:00 AM
Lawmakers, former 'troubled teens' and their advocates are discussing whether the state is doing enough to regulate Utah's troubled teen industry.
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Local

Utah Legislature approves 'right to try' COVID-19 experimental drugs

By Decker Westenburg
April 18, 2020 12:00 AM
By Decker Westenburg and Marina McNairy
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Healthy Living

BYU provides mental health options during COVID-19 outbreak

By Decker Westenburg
April 15, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU and other Utah organizations are working to help students stay healthy as residents across the nation practice social distancing.
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Local

Utahns donate hundreds of 3D-printed protective masks to Provo Police

By Decker Westenburg
April 02, 2020 12:00 AM
Utahns donated over 900 3D-printed protective masks to help keep the Provo Police Department safe during the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Capital West News

Utah legislature cracks down on teen vaping

By Decker Westenburg
March 14, 2020 12:00 AM
A slew of bills flooded the Utah legislature during the 2020 session in an attempt to combat underage smoking.
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State

Lawmakers pass bill requiring warning labels on pornography

By Decker Westenburg
March 10, 2020 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah lawmakers have sent a bill to the governor that would require pornographic materials to have a warning label and creates fines for anyone who distributes pornography without a visible label.
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State

HB197 would deny fishing and hunting privileges to deadbeat parents

By Decker Westenburg
February 19, 2020 12:00 AM
The Utah House has passed a bill that would keep parents with outstanding child support payments from obtaining a fishing or hunting license.
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Capital West News

SB 22: Committee passes bill to fund office on American Indian-Alaska Native health

By Decker Westenburg
February 05, 2020 12:00 AM
A bill directed at funding an office on American Indian-Alaska Native health passed unanimously through the Utah Senate's Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee Feb. 4.
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