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Debate takeaways: Clinton on offense, defuses email issue

October 14, 2015 12:00 AM
LAS VEGAS — Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and three more Democratic presidential hopefuls met Tuesday night at the Wynn Las Vegas resort and casino for the party's first prime-time debate.
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Nation

Can Mr. Smith go to Washington? Top Republican candidates have little political experience

By Taylor Neuffer
September 30, 2015 12:00 AM
Donald Trump, Ben Carson and Carly Fiorina have little, if any, prior political experience, but they are leading all other candidates in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. These new faces to politics represent a major shift in how the Americans view political requirements when it comes to being the newest commander in chief.
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Nation

Trump's airtime 'trumped' by other GOP candidates in CNN debate

By Abby Hobbs
September 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Brigham Young University students gathered in the JSB auditorium on Wednesday evening to watch the GOP debate and listen to post-commentary led by political science professors Richard Davis and Sven Wilson.
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Nation

CNN sets lineup for Republican presidential debate Wednesday

By Beau Jones
September 15, 2015 12:00 AM
CNN has released the lineups for this weeks Republican presidential debates, showing Donald Trump once again in the middle of the stage with Ben Carson to his right and Jeb Bush to his left.
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Religion

Utah Senate to debate nondiscrimination bill before weekend break

By Universe Contributor
March 06, 2015 12:00 AM
By Madeleine Lewis
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Blog

Leggings and pants: The neverending debate

By Jenna Koford
February 10, 2015 12:00 AM
The leggings-pants debate seems like the chicken-and-egg debate, yet people still want to offer fashion opinions on this topic. Aren't we done talking about this? Many BYU students have been turned away from the Testing Center for wearing leggings, and this style choice may be a larger Honor Code discussion in the future.
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Nation

Blog: How do I make an educated vote?

By Tasha Singer
October 09, 2012 12:00 AM
As citizens of the United States of America, we have a civic responsibility and privilege to exercise our right to vote for the next President in this year's election. Our founding fathers and many national leaders since them have fought to provide and protect this democracy so that we might have a say in government.
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Nation

Candidates prepare for round two after Romney takes round one

By Brooke Weenig
October 08, 2012 12:00 AM
An inaudible bell sounded at 8:30 p.m. after the first presidential debate on Wednesday, Oct. 3, in Denver, signaling the end of round one and the start of preparation for round two.
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Nation

How the debate reached the younger vote

By Kurt Hanson
October 04, 2012 12:00 AM
The public, comprised mostly of university students and young voters, gathered at Debatefest at the University of Denver to show support for both candidates. Photo by Kurt HansonDENVER — The first presidential debate at the University of Denver was wrapped up Wednesday night, and many younger voters said it is a chance for both candidates to set the bar high.
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Featured

BYU faculty and students anticipate effects of debate on undecided voters

By Brooke Weenig
October 03, 2012 12:00 AM
Crews work during a rehearsal at the University of Denver in Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, where the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled for Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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Local

Students debate Romney and Obama's economic views

By Brooke Weenig
September 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Representatives from the BYU College Democrats and Republicans met Sept. 12 to debate about the economy.
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State

Upcoming gubernatorial debate to be televised

By Haley Bissegger
September 13, 2012 12:00 AM
PROVO — A gubernatorial debate between incumbent Gov. Gary Herbert and his democratic challenger will be televised on multiple local stations on Oct. 11.
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News

Hatch uninterested in Liljenquist ads

May 30, 2012 12:00 AM
In a recent news release put out by the office of Sen. Orrin Hatch, proof is given to show that he is not avoiding a debate with former state Sen. Dan Liljenquist.
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Nation

News Blog: Rush Limbaugh Show deals with controversial comments

By Travison Alico
March 05, 2012 12:00 AM
Last week, the nationally syndicated Rush Limbaugh Show sparked a national controversy in the debate over national healthcare and its role in supplying women with birth control.
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Opinion Outpost

Viewpoint: Learning to reason

February 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Last Thursday, The Daily Universe ran an article reporting on a lecture by Robert Stake where he warned about universities’ failure to engage in self-criticism, which in turn can lead to vanity and self-righteousness.
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Local

Romney and Gingrich Immigration Stances

By Beverly Storrs
January 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Mitt Romney shocked audiences when he claimed self-deportation as his stance on immigration.
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