Rory Hill is a journalism student studying at BYU.
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Bluff Dwellings has become a popular, unexpected vacation spot
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Rory Hill
March 16, 2026 09:50 AM
In southeastern Utah, where red rock formations meet open desert and dark night skies, Bluff Dwellings Resort has established itself in one of the state’s most remote communities.
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BYU students find comfort in Holiday decorations on campus
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Rory Hill
December 08, 2025 04:48 PM
As finals draw near, BYU students are finding comfort in festive sights around campus. Decorations like lights and the 150th-anniversary Christmas tree are brightening the end of the semester and helping students de-stress.
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Cougstival turns service into a campus-wide scavenger hunt
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Rory Hill
November 18, 2025 11:40 AM
BYU students spent last week racing across campus to complete service challenges as part of Cougstival, a weeklong scavenger hunt that made serving others simple and fun.
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BYU students celebrate Día de los Muertos
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Rory Hill
November 04, 2025 11:22 AM
As students stepped into the Harold B. Lee Library this week, they were greeted by vibrant marigolds, calacas and colorful artwork — all part of BYU’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration.
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BYU Communications Professors Participate in 'Lazy Triathlon' Together Each Year
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Rory Hill
October 28, 2025 10:46 AM
A group of communications professors at Brigham Young University traded their breaks for gym time this fall as they participated in the annual Lazy Triathlon, a monthlong fitness challenge hosted by BYU Student Wellness.
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BYU senior starts new Karaoke Club for students
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Rory Hill
October 15, 2025 12:21 PM
It’s new, it’s loud and it’s got range.
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Students share the benefits and challenges of having emotional support animals in student housing
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Rory Hill
May 08, 2025 12:41 PM
Emotional support animals, or ESAs, are no longer a rare sight in college dorms as more students turn to fluffy companions for relief from anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles.
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Panel explores interfaith collaboration, growth, challenges shaping the future of the Church in Europe
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Rory Hill
April 10, 2025 08:18 PM
Highlighting its growth, interfaith collaboration and structural challenges, a recent European Studies panel explored how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is shaping its future in Europe.
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BYU students launch business to simplify wedding planning for Utah couples
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Rory Hill
April 04, 2025 08:23 PM
Planning a wedding can be daunting, but Bidi, a Utah-based startup, is making it easier for engaged couples to find the perfect vendors for their big day.
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