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Pioneer Day 101
July 24 is just another hot summer day in every other state. But in the Beehive State, July 24, or Pioneer Day, gives Utahns a chance to celebrate and honor their pioneer heritage with breakfasts, barbecues, fireworks and family traditions.
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BYU broadcasting alumna Suzie Wiley shares story of on-air success
Snipers stood on the rooftop of the courtroom, waiting to protect the attorneys and defendants walking out the front doors. The crowd of white supremacists rallied with their political signs, standing next to national and state reporters who were conducting interviews.
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BYU students win journalism awards
Students working for the Daily Universe compete against student and professional journalists every year in national contests. So far this year, BYU journalism students have received several awards for their stories, beats and photos. Three contests have announced finalists and winners.
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Got enough snow?
Utah needs more snow in order to avoid water rationing this summer. (Photo courtesy reaganfrey)
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Christmas cougars
'Tis the season when a handful of athletes take time out from their daily workouts and find a certain family who is in need of a little Christmas spirit. These athletes pick a family that is in need and become their angels for the holidays by giving them 12 days of Christmas.
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Two byu teams selected to compete
For some BYU students the brand L’Oreal sparks more than thoughts about lipstick and hair gel. BYU is the only university to have two teams qualify for the L’Oreal Brandstorm marketing project.
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BYU Health Center to begin direct billing to private insurance companies
BYU students have always had relatively limited options for health insurance: they can either subscribe to the BYU Student Health Plan or sign a waiver to opt out and be on private insurance. But even then there are complications.
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Furry friends
A BYU student is using puppy renting as a new tactic for animal adoption. This business not only helps to find homes for the dogs, but also offers stress relief for students as well.
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Fighting poverty over the holidays
While many this holiday season are shopping to get the best gift, others in Utah County are struggling to get by with food and other necessities.
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Future Olympics in Utah?
Soldier Hollow is the home of past, and maybe future, Olympics.
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Pre-season prep
The off-season is no time to rest, and the BYU men’s volleyball team is hard at work preparing for the upcoming season.
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Trader Joe's mania
There are not many things that would drive people to spend the night standing in front of a store in 35-degree weather, but hundreds of people did just that for the grand opening of the first Trader Joe's in Utah. People seem to really love this chain of grocery stores, and they proved it by waiting in line for hours just so they could get a hold of some of their favorite foods.
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Growing pains in Alpine School District
Utah school officials are taking a look at growing numbers because economists are saying more people in the Provo/Orem area could mean a challenge ahead. Brigham Young University professor, Dr. Michael Ransom said, “more people coming in means more students.'
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Children's Christmas lists becoming high tech
Laptops, cell phones and tablets sound like items on an adult's Christmas list, but children also want more high-tech gadgets from Santa. Adults aren't the only ones asking Santa for a new cell phone or computer this year; children are too. But Patti Phillips remembers her childhood holidays as more simple and cost effective than they are today.
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First two rounds in the books
The BYU Women's volleyball team hosted the first two round of the NCAA tournament. They took on New Mexico state and Oklahoma in the Smith Fieldhouse over the weekend. The girls dominated defeating both teams in three straight sets and game time for both games was under an hour and a half. The Cougars keep their record at home perfect and bring their overall record to 28-3.
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Making the grade
Fans sometimes forget that BYU student athletes are students first. As the semester winds down, student athletes have more to worry about than blocks and jump shots. They have final exams too. With many of their seasons in full swing, athletes need help keeping up with their studies. That’s where the Student Athlete Academic Center (SAAC) comes into play.
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Worker killed in Saratoga Springs construction accident
A tragic industrial accident took the life of a construction worker in Saratoga Springs.
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