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Campus

Studies show lack of media literacy in students has negative impact

By Laura Spilsbury
February 09, 2018 12:00 AM
Looking at communications assistant professor Kevin John's office, it's clear he's an avid consumer of media. There's Star Wars paraphernalia all over his office, among other things. But John is not your average media consumer. He's made it a goal to be a critical thinker when it comes to any sort of media and he's trying to teach his students to do the same.
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Campus

Students with children share challenges, insights

By Laura Spilsbury
January 30, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU public health student Autumn McConeghey plays with her 4-month-old son, Emmett. McConeghey is one of several BYU students who have had children while in school. (Laura Spilsbury)
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Life

Social services, local resources provide aid to student parents

By Laura Spilsbury
January 30, 2018 12:00 AM
Emmett McConeghey looks up at his mother, public health senior Autumn McConeghey. Emmett is one of the many children who were born to parents who are BYU students. (Laura Spilsbury)
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Local

Older off-campus student housing may have greater earthquake risk

By Laura Spilsbury
August 14, 2017 12:00 AM
The Wasatch Front is overdue for a large earthquake — one that many campus buildings and student housing complexes might not be able to withstand, according to BYU geology professor Ron Harris.
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Local

Returned LDS missionaries serve those 'living among the dead'

By Laura Spilsbury
May 08, 2017 12:00 AM
From left: Madelaine Littell, Dylan Staheli and Robin Uata are three returned missionaries who started a humanitarian group called Project Kuya. The group returns to the Philippines each year to do various service projects. (Afa Ah Loo)
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Local

Temple Square to host holiday events

By Laura Spilsbury
December 08, 2016 12:00 AM
A floating nativity sits on the reflecting pool near the Salt Lake City Temple at Temple Square. Temple Square will be hosting various Christmas and New Year's events this holiday season. (Intellectual Reserve)
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Religion

LDS Church to film new Book of Mormon videos

By Laura Spilsbury
November 18, 2016 12:00 AM
This portion of the Jerusalem set is located in Goshen, Utah. The LDS Church will film their Book of Mormon video series at this set starting in June 2017. (Intellectual Reserve)
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Local

BYU students express mixed feelings of America's future

By Laura Spilsbury
November 18, 2016 12:00 AM
President-elect Donald Trump pumps his fist during an election night rally, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in New York. BYU students have mixed feelings about the future of America under a Trump presidency. (Associated Press)
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Campus Events

Election excitement keeps students on campus late

By Laura Spilsbury
November 09, 2016 12:00 AM
Thomas Stone volunteers with other students in the Kimball Tower for the College Exit Poll on Tuesday, Nov. 8. (Ryan Turner)
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