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Life

Students use backpacks for self-expression

By Samantha Sappenfield
April 27, 2016 12:00 AM
Hannah Jensen studies on campus with her Captain America shield backpack. (Natalie Stoker)
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Life

BYU student makes Shark Tank deal for toilet night light

By Samantha Sappenfield
March 17, 2016 12:00 AM
A recent episode of ABC's hit show 'Shark Tank' featured a motion-activated toilet night light co-created by a BYU grad. Matt Alexander, a 25-year-old BYU student, presented his product with co-founder Mike Kannely in an episode that aired on Friday, March 11.
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Theater

Beloved BYU acting professor prepares for final bow

By Samantha Sappenfield
March 16, 2016 12:00 AM
Acting professor Barta Heiner has been in more than 100 theater and film productions and is retiring this year. (Theater and Media Arts Faculty and Staff Profiles)
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Life

BYU student invents light-up toilet for nighttime use

By Samantha Sappenfield
March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
In September 2014, Matt Alexander, a 25-year-old student pursuing a business degree, created a motion-activated toilet night light called the Illumibowl. He will present his product with co-founder Mike Kannely on Shark Tank Friday on ABC at 7 p.m. MT.
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Movies & Television

'Gilmore Girls' coming to Netflix for reunion season

By Samantha Sappenfield
March 08, 2016 12:00 AM
Jane White and Melanie Blood own a 'Gilmore Girls' poster. (Samantha Sappenfield)
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Life

Library 'protester' wins favorite bench back

By Samantha Sappenfield
February 17, 2016 12:00 AM
Library's facilities manager Justin Stewart returns the bench to Sydney K Powell's favorite spot. (Roger Layton)
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Life

Student protests removal of HBLL bench

By Samantha Sappenfield
February 16, 2016 12:00 AM
Junior and English major Sydney Powell sits near the north entrance of the HBLL. Powell can often be seen sitting 'protesting' for the return of her once-beloved bench, which was removed as a fire hazard when Powell was on her mission. (Maddi Driggs)
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Art

Acting and illustration majors compete for limited-enrollment admission

By Samantha Sappenfield
February 06, 2016 12:00 AM
Professors in acting and in illustration fields search for students who are willing to take risks and express their creativity through artistic forms. Determining who will be in these programs is no easy task, especially considering the amount of talented students at BYU.
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Religion

Mission marriage culture changing

By Samantha Sappenfield
January 28, 2016 12:00 AM
Annalise and Cole Gardner pose on their wedding day. They are one of many couples who have met on their mission. (Facebook/Annalise Gardner)
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