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Campus News

First female 'Cosmo the Cougar' reflects on time as BYU's mascot

By Shyler Johnson
September 02, 2022 12:00 AM
In 1956, female student Peggy Herron Mortensen was given the chance to play BYU mascot Cosmo the Cougar. Now, almost 70 years later, Cosmo is a staple in BYU athletic events. However, the role of Cosmo has only been played by a few confirmed female students, with Mortensen being the first.
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Sports

Mickey Strauss' journey from gymnast to Olympic diver

By Shyler Johnson
August 24, 2022 12:00 AM
Mickey Strauss is not your average diver. Strauss's diving journey didn't begin in the pool, but rather in a gymnastics gym.
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Basketball

A dunk team for all — Welcoming women into the world of acrobatic basketball

By Shyler Johnson
March 29, 2022 12:00 AM
The BYU dunk team has been around for many years, but female students just recently began to join the ranks. This year, the dunk team has two female students who help lead the team in electrifying performances in the Marriott Center and elsewhere.
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Softball

BYU softball strikes out against No. 7 Oregon

By Shyler Johnson
March 22, 2022 12:00 AM
No. 7 Oregon dominated BYU softball late with a 9–3 win, ending the Cougars' five-game winning streak Monday at Gail Miller Field at Miller Park.
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Gymnastics

Cougars fall short at Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference Championship

By Shyler Johnson
March 20, 2022 12:00 AM
No. 21 BYU gymnastics lost in the Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference Championship against No. 31 Southern Utah University who took third, No. 24 Bosie State University who took second and No. 25 Utah State University who took first Saturday at the ExtraMile Arena in Boise, Idaho.
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Cougar Connection

Cougar Connections: Elease Rollins

By Shyler Johnson
March 14, 2022 12:00 AM
Meet Elease Rollins! Rollins is on the BYU gymnastics team and is this year's beam captain. She competes on the beam, vault and floor. However, beam is Rollins' speciality.
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Sports

A day in the life of BYUtv sports personality Spencer Linton

By Shyler Johnson
March 02, 2022 12:00 AM
An average workday for Spencer Linton often includes early mornings and late nights as he hosts BYU Sports Nation and calls sporting events for BYUtv.
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Cougar Connection

Faculty Friday: Jennine Hollingshaus

By Shyler Johnson
February 04, 2022 12:00 AM
Meet Jennine Hollingshaus! Hollingshaus is an adjunct instructor in the Department of Theatre and Media Arts and a professional makeup artist. Hollingshaus is passionate about makeup and its ability to tell stories.
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Sports

The experiences of BYU's religiously-diverse student-athletes

By Shyler Johnson
February 02, 2022 12:00 AM
The experiences of BYU's religiously-diverse student-athletes
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