Sydnee Van Woerkom
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The legend of Brigham Young's "Best Stallion" at the first Deseret Fair
There seemed to be no definite answer. It was more than likely to have happened, but the proof I was looking for was just something I wasn't going to find. I had accepted that. I had come to terms with the idea that this piece was going to be more about my journey than the destination. Then I got the email. “Ha! I just found the answer.”
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BYU students react to shooting of Charlie Kirk at UVU campus
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder, was fatally shot during his American Comeback Tour at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon.
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The Body Project challenges beauty standards
BYU Women's Services hosts The Body Project, a program that focuses on challenging beauty standards.
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Provo Women's Day luncheon celebrates fearlessness
On International Women’s Day, Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi hosted a luncheon to celebrate women’s fearlessness. This marked Provo city’s 10th annual Women’s Day luncheon.
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Humor U prepares for next show
Members of Humor U, Brigham Young University's stand-up comedy club, are getting together to fine-tune their auditions and polish their routines ahead of their next comedy show.
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Women of Color Club hosts Zumba class to raise money for Healing Hands for Haiti
The BYU Women of Color Club hosted a Zumba class to raise money for Healing Hands for Haiti, a Salt Lake-based charity, during BYU’s Care Week.
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Hot sauce tasting event fosters a community for spice lovers
Roger Damptz, owner of Burn Your Tongue Hot Sauces, is on a mission to expose Utahns to a new level of heat.
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Soda shop wars take place in Cedar Hills
Utah is home to several popular soda shop brands: Swig, Fiiz, Sodalcious and Sip-N, to name just a few. But in Cedar Hills, people say it seems like soda shops are popping up everywhere.
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A look at Utah's trending soda culture
In 2024, Utah's soda culture became a trending topic on social media, cementing the stereotype of Utahns as avid soda drinkers.
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