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Metro

Rep. Curtis requests protection for Ukrainians in the U.S.

By Samantha Birrell
March 04, 2022 12:00 AM
Rep. John Curtis, along with other members of Congress, requested a temporary protected status and special relief for Ukrainians currently in the United States.
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Featured

Gov. Cox substitutes 8th-grade history during teacher shortage

By Samantha Birrell
February 09, 2022 12:00 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox stepped into a classroom to teach after giving state workers days off to help substitute amid teacher shortages. Cox filled in as an 8th-grade history teacher for West Lake Stem Junior High on Feb. 8.
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Local

Provo police encourage bike registration

By Samantha Birrell
February 07, 2022 12:00 AM
Provo police are encouraging citizens to register their bikes. Bike registration helps police locate bikes when they are stolen.
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Campus

Students celebrate Thanksgiving by giving thanks, giving back

By Samantha Birrell
November 23, 2021 12:00 AM
Universe Live reporter Samantha Birrell spoke with students in the Wilkinson Student Center on how they are giving thanks and giving back this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
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Campus News

Professors deal with fatigue from pandemic teaching methods

By Samantha Birrell
November 09, 2021 12:00 AM
The pandemic changed the way teachers do their jobs and after a year and a half of asking 'when will things go back to normal,' teachers are sharing their feelings about returning to the classroom.
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Campus

BYU composts fallen leaves on campus

By Samantha Birrell
November 08, 2021 12:00 AM
It's raining leaves all around campus as BYU grounds employees rake, blow and haul them off to the compost yard.
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Cougar Connection

Cougar Connection: Sadie North

By Samantha Birrell
November 08, 2021 12:00 AM
Sadie North comes to BYU from the San Francisco Bay area. Her friends gave her a little piece of home, decorating her backpack in pins. North’s favorite pin is a heart-shaped “Dog Mom” pin for her brand new puppy.
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Campus

Students share their thoughts about costumes on campus

By Samantha Birrell
October 26, 2021 12:00 AM
Halloween is on its way and Daily Universe reporter Samantha Birrell went on campus to see if college students are too old to play dress up.
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Entertainment

Cornbelly's Corn Maze makes USA Top 10 list

By Samantha Birrell
October 11, 2021 12:00 AM
One of the best corn mazes in the country is right here in Utah County. Cornbelly's Corn Maze at Thanksgiving Point made USA Today's Top 10 list.
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