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Campus

'General Excellence' among Universe's most recent journalism awards

June 15, 2018 12:00 AM
The Daily Universe claimed 17 journalism awards in the Utah Society of Professional Journalists' Headliners contest and 10 journalism awards in the National Newspaper Association’s 2018 Better Newspaper Contest this week, including first place for General Excellence.
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Life

Generational labels useful to researchers, but can perpetuate stereotypes

By Alyssa Nielsen
July 05, 2017 12:00 AM
From right: Sisters Hannah Parry and Ruby Waite each take the Pew Research Center 'How Millennial Are You?' quiz. Parry scored 74, and Waite scored 75. By birthdate, Parry is a Millennial and Waite is Generation Z. (Alyssa Nielsen)
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Technology

Webcams, cameras create suspicion, paranoia

By Alyssa Nielsen
July 04, 2017 12:00 AM
Surveillance cameras and webcams are becoming increasingly prevalent, making it possible to frequently record a person's actions.
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Technology

Video surveillance threatens privacy, experts say

By Alyssa Nielsen
June 28, 2017 12:00 AM
(photo illustrations by Alyssa Nielsen)
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Life

Religion scholar studies why millennials leave LDS Church

By Alyssa Nielsen
June 01, 2017 12:00 AM
Religion scholar Jana Riess is on a mission to find out how millennials interact with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Podcasts

Utah works to reverse opioid overdose trends

By Alyssa Nielsen
March 27, 2017 12:00 AM
The Utah Department of Health reports that 23 people die each month in Utah because of prescription overdoses. This is more than die from car crashes. (Graphic by Alyssa Nielsen)
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State

'Opidemic' campaign shows reality of overdoses

By Alyssa Nielsen
March 27, 2017 12:00 AM
The Violence and Injury Prevention Program has launched a new awareness and education campaign about the opioid overdose epidemic in Utah. The campaign is called Opidemic. (Screenshot from Opidemic.org)
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Movies & Television

Decades of Christmas movies bring holiday cheer

By Alyssa Nielsen
December 01, 2016 12:00 AM
The Christmas season is a time of traditions. One such tradition is pulling out the old VCR to play beloved Christmas movies while the fireplace and hot chocolate lend their warmth.
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Technology

September Tech Roundup: Apple and Snap steal the show

By Alyssa Nielsen
September 30, 2016 12:00 AM
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Campus Events

Anti-human trafficking summit will teach attendees how to end slavery

By Alyssa Nielsen
April 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Over 29 million people are enslaved, according to the Anti-Human Trafficking Club. (Photo courtesy of sammisreachers)
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Local

Steps to locking-in student safety off-campus

By Alyssa Nielsen
April 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Seven tips from the Off-Campus Housing Office staff for apartment safety. (Jessica Olsen)
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Campus Events

BYU Vegan and Vegetarian Club show "Cowspiracy" to raise awareness

By Alyssa Nielsen
March 30, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU Vegan and Vegetarian Club will screen 'Cowspiracy,' a documentary about the negative effects of animal agriculture. (Camilo Mejia)
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Campus Events

Sheri Dew speaks of "spiritual wrestlings" at Easter Conference

By Alyssa Nielsen
January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
Sheri Dew speaks of the healing power of Jesus Christ's Atonement at 2016 BYU Easter Conference. (Kelsie Matheson)
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