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

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

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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BYU library revamps COVID-19 safety guidelines

January 15, 2021 12:00 AM
The Harold B. Lee Library is implementing Healthy Together daily passport checks at every entrance and reminding students to wear their masks with more signs.
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