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Utah schools discuss on-campus representation of Indigenous peoples

By Marina McNairy
April 05, 2021 12:00 AM
Discussions about inclusivity on Utah campuses continue after a resolution urging Utah schools to retire Native American mascots failed in the recent Utah legislative session.
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COVID-19

Politics, personal preference divide Latter-day Saints over wearing masks at church

By Marina McNairy
March 09, 2021 12:00 AM
See also: Some senior Latter-day Saints anxious to get COVID-19 vaccine, others hesitant
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COVID-19

Some senior Latter-day Saints anxious to get COVID-19 vaccine, others hesitant

By Marina McNairy
March 09, 2021 12:00 AM
See also: Politics, personal preference divide Latter-day Saints over wearing masks at church
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Campus

Semester grade changes raise questions for future grad students

By Marina McNairy
April 17, 2020 12:00 AM
A pass/fail option was meant to alleviate academic stress during the quarantine adjustment period; however, BYU students are wondering if this option will affect them negatively during the grad school admissions process.
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Travel

How to explore new cultures while quarantined

By Marina McNairy
April 07, 2020 12:00 AM
Glassy blue and white coasters sit on Monte Swain’s dining room table in his suburban Utah home, a seemingly far off momento of past adventures abroad. The coasters display the same marble inlay artwork used on the Taj Mahal walls built in the 17th century. Marble inlay was perfected by the Mughal artisans, a delicate process that involves carefully cutting and engraving marble shapes by hand. Swain has held on to these prized souvenirs for their beauty and the memories attached to them from past trips to India.
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State

Legislature approves pilot program to allow infants at work

By Marina McNairy
March 16, 2020 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill that would set up the Infant at Work Pilot Program for eligible employees of the Department of Health passed in the final minutes of the 2020 Utah Legislature.
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State

(Updates) The Utah Legislature decriminalizes some forms of polygamy

By Marina McNairy
March 09, 2020 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY―A bill passed by the Utah Legislature has codified the Utah Attorney General's long-standing policy of not prosecuting otherwise law-abiding polygamists.
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State

HB144: Bill would create online training to prevent sex trafficking

By Marina McNairy
February 19, 2020 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill proposed in the Utah Legislature would create a human trafficking education program and require sexually-oriented business employees to participate in the program.
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State

HB33: Davis County legislator sponsors bill to assist in family reunification

By Marina McNairy
February 19, 2020 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill proposed in the Utah legislative Session addresses abuse, neglect, or dependency of a child. The bill has passed a House Committee and House vote and is waiting for consideration by a Senate committee.
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