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BYU Homecoming opening ceremony invites all to 'Seek and Share'
Students, faculty and families filled the Marriott Center for the 2026 BYU Homecoming opening ceremony on Oct. 6. The opening ceremony is held on the Tuesday of Homecoming week every year.
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BYU Homecoming Opening Ceremony focuses on light
BYU students filled the Marriott Center to watch the Homecoming Opening Ceremony on Oct. 14.
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How Cougarette Kate Zimmerman overcame sickness with support, love and gratitude
Kate Zimmerman was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 17, scheduled for emergency surgery where doctors removed a golf ball sized lump inside her neck.
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BYU Cougarettes announce new plans for the end of the season
During their usual winter semester, the BYU Cougarettes are on the clock, preparing for their national championship competition in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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BYU Cougarettes meet 'High School Musical's' KayCee Stroh for exclusive content creation
When the BYU Cougarettes met up with High School Musical star KayCee Stroh, a collaboration of epic dance moves and a shared passion for performance was created.
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Wish granted: How the BYU Cougarettes helped 11-year-old Livi live her dream
After a TV timeout with seven minutes left in the first half of the BYU-West Virginia basketball game at the Marriott Center on Saturday night, the 26-time national dance champion Cougarettes took the court for their performance, which they do at every game.
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Cougarettes take the floor with cancer survivor Alivia Natter for an unforgettable performance at the Marriott Center
During the BYU men's basketball game Saturday night against the West Virginia, the crowd was surprised with an extra special timeout performance.
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BYU Spirit Squad wows audiences with combined halftime production at Marriott Center
BYU's Marriott Center is host to a variety of events and basketball games all year, but only once during basketball season do fans have the opportunity to watch the annual Spirit Squad halftime.
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BYU Cougarettes' Fall Intensive kicks off new era of recruitment
The BYU Cougarettes recently hosted their annual Fall Intensive.
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Eye on the Y: BYU geological sciences professor recognized, fans support BYU Cougarettes, International Society Conference on war, diplomacy, human rights
BYU geological sciences professor Jani Radebaugh was honored in a way no other BYU professor has been — she had a minor planet named after her.
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The Cougarettes: A legacy 76 years in the making
The BYU Cougarettes hold 24 national championship titles, the attention of 12 million viewers on a single viral YouTube video, and a four-night, five-show, sold-out concert each February.
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Students, faculty, alumni invited to 'Lean into Light' at homecoming opening ceremony
BYU students, faculty and alumni gathered in the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Oct. 17 to kick off homecoming week. President C. Shane Reese remarked on this year’s homecoming theme, 'Lean into Light.' Several campus groups performed.
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BYU Cougarettes returning to the field next home game
BYU Cougarettes were unable to perform on Saturday, Sept. 9's game against Southern Utah University because of 'poor communication,' according to Tom Holmoe, Director of BYU Athletics.
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BYU Cougarettes discuss team's lifelong impact on personal lives
BYU Cougarettes shared how their experience on the dance team has influenced their college career, both physically and spiritually.
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Video of the Day: Cosmo dances the last dance of the football season
(BYU Cosmo the Cougar via Instagram)
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Students celebrate BYU Homecoming at 'Fan Jam'
BYU students crowded into the parking lot west of the LaVell Edwards Stadium to celebrate homecoming week with live music, dancing and other events on Oct. 15.
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BYU Cougarettes Instagram account hacked and held for ransom
The Instagram account of the BYU Cougarettes dance team was hacked on Sept. 30 and is currently being held for a ransom of $1,000 to have it returned to BYU's ownership.
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