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BYU student finishes second in global Chinese bridge competition

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By Elsa Bray
November 04, 2025 10:12 AM
The Chinese Bridge competition global finals ended on August 24 in China. A BYU student secured a historic second-place finish, the highest ever for the university.
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What ‘mountain’ says about the Utah accent

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By Elsa Bray
October 21, 2025 09:50 AM
When Utahns talk about their state’s accent, one word seems to surface again and again: mountain.
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The history behind BYU's iconic Y Mountain

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By Elsa Bray
October 13, 2025 02:00 PM
More than a century ago, a group of Brigham Young University students stood shoulder to shoulder on a steep Provo hillside, passing buckets of lime, sand and rocks up a human chain.
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Charlie Kirk's murder suspect in custody

By Daisy Arvonen
September 12, 2025 07:38 PM
During a press conference held in Orem on Sept.12, Gov. Spencer J. Cox announced Charlie Kirk’s murder suspect is now in custody.
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Timeline of events since the shooting of Charlie Kirk

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By Elsa Bray
September 11, 2025 03:40 PM
Last updated: Sept. 17, 2025 1:15 p.m.
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BYU pilots AI grading tool in classrooms

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By Elsa Bray
September 09, 2025 10:24 AM
BYU is piloting Writegrader, an artificial intelligence grading tool designed to grade student writing and deliver instant feedback. The technology is being rolled out this semester in the Management Communication (M COM 320) course in the Marriott School of Business.
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Education Week: Jared Halverson teaches how to fortify faith

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By Elsa Bray
August 20, 2025 10:00 AM
Professor Jared M. Halverson spoke in the Marriott Center, giving three talks on "Fortifying the Foundation" on Monday, Aug. 18.
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Miniature art exhibit finds permanent home in downtown Provo

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By Elsa Bray
July 25, 2025 12:47 PM
A new art exhibit popped up in Provo this summer. If you're walking down University Avenue, you might just miss it, but if you look a little closer, you'll find The Tiny Gallery.
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Utahns celebrate freedom at Stadium of Fire

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By Brianne Barrus
July 08, 2025 11:54 AM
Stadium of Fire has been a part of the Freedom Festival for more than four decades, and people still come from far and wide to hear the music, see the fireworks and enjoy the Fourth of July together.
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