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Campus News

BYU student film reflects on cancer journey

By Holly Ferguson
November 23, 2018 12:00 AM
This self portrait was taken of Howie Burbidge, director of the BYU capstone film 'Gather,' at home in June 2017, right before he entered remission for stage IV Hodgkin's lymphoma. (Howie Burbidge)
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Campus News

BYU public relations students raise awareness for childhood cancer

By Kaleena Mckell
March 16, 2018 12:00 AM
From left: BYU public relations students Kevin Twitchell, Katie Gantt, Madison Taylor, Lauren Thomas and Elsie Powley hold a sign that reads, '#EveryKidCounts' as part of their campaign to raise awareness for childhood cancer. (Elsie Powley)
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Good in the Universe

Coach Rose needs votes for charity challenge

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
March 05, 2018 12:00 AM
A promotional poster for the Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge features BYU men's basketball Coach Dave Rose. This is the second time Rose has made the top four in the charity competition. (Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge)
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Good in the Universe

Dave Rose advances to final round of coaches charity challenge

By Caleb Turner
February 27, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU men's basketball coach Dave Rose advanced to the Final Four of the Infiniti Coaches Charity Challenge. The winner gets $100,000 donated to their charity of choice, which for Rose is the BYU Simmons Center for Cancer Research.
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Local

Utah businessman and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr. dies

By Riley Waldman
February 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Jon M. Huntsman Sr. dies at age 80 Feb. 2 2018. Huntsman was a prominent philanthropist, businessman and former Area Seventy for the LDS Church. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Good in the Universe

Bringing Christmas to town: BYU men's basketball gives to kids with cancer

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
December 05, 2017 12:00 AM
Mark Austin and his family pose with the BYU men’s basketball team in 2011. Austin’s daughter, Emily — in the yellow hat — was first diagnosed with leukemia in 1998 at age five and later died in 2012. The Austins attended the Mac’s Gift event every year with Emily. (Mark Austin)
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Good in the Universe

From BYU to ESPN, how Holly Rowe brings passion to sportscasting, cancer fighting

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
October 31, 2017 12:00 AM
ESPN reporter Holly Rowe interviews Coach Geno Auriemma of the University of Connecticut Huskies during the 2015 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship game on April 8, 2015, in Tampa,
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Local

End-of-life journeys often create ethical questions for patients, families

By Kelsey Johnson
September 08, 2017 12:00 AM
This story pairs with 'Utah legislators at odds over 'death with dignity' proposals.'
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Life

Family approaches illness with humor and good cheer

By Anne Taylor
May 08, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU student Greg Andrus was diagnosed with bone cancer as a high school student. Following his diagnosis, the rest of the family were tested for illnesses. Three of the six siblings, including Greg and his sister, Natalie Andrus, were diagnosed with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
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Campus

Family loss helps student gain stronger testimony

By Anne Taylor
January 23, 2017 12:00 AM
Sarah Brewster knew her dad was sick.
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Healthy Living

Breast cancer experts encourage women to investigate genetic history

By Karenna Meredith
October 24, 2016 12:00 AM
One out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer research professionals say young women should know their genetic background. (Ari Davis.)
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Campus Events

Students let hair down for Locks of Love

By Emily Colon
October 18, 2016 12:00 AM
Students can serve by donating their hair to Locks of Love in the Wilkinson Terrace on Oct. 19 and 20. (Emma Meurs)
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Metro

BYU public health majors help eliminate airport smoking rooms

By Christian Clark
June 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Salt Lake City International Airport will phase out all smoking rooms by the end of 2016. This is a public health issue, but is also to provide more space in the airport. (Kjersten Johnson)
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Religion

Elder Paul V. Johnson: And There Shall Be No More Death

By Angela Lee
April 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Elder Paul V. Johnson (LDS Church)
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Campus Events

BYU students raise hepatitis B awareness

By Brynn Dew
March 21, 2016 12:00 AM
Team HBV gathered together for a ping pong tournament and to educate BYU students about hepatitis B. (Annie Trumbull)
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Life

BYU community joins 'Five for the Fight' campaign against Cancer

By Ania Rdzyn
March 14, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU director of athletics Tom Holmoe dedicated his donated money to the Five for the Fight campaign against cancer to his mother Esther. (Tom Holmoe/Twitter)
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Local

Medical marijuana advocates announce ballot initiative

By Creelabelle Howard
February 22, 2016 12:00 AM
Sen. Evan Vickers, R-Cedar City (Associated Press)
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Local

President Obama gives his last State of the Union address

By Isaac Wright
January 13, 2016 12:00 AM
President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. (Associated Press)
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