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BYU students share experience of starting a business

By Emily Colon
March 06, 2017 12:00 AM
Provo has become a top location for entrepreneurs. A recent study found the Provo-Orem area to be the number one spot for entrepreneurship among small and mid-sized metros. Students launching businesses are some of the main contributors to this success.
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Medical lab science one day, industrial design the next

By Emily Colon
January 25, 2017 12:00 AM
Her vision was blurred minutes before she woke up lying on the floor. An experience like this changed the plans she had set for her future.
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Refugee program provides opportunities to serve

By Emily Colon
January 16, 2017 12:00 AM
Y-Serve program directors help plan and organize events. Y-Serve's Refugee program provides opportunities to volunteer. (Hannah Johnson)
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Campus Events

BYUSA's Flannel Fest brings fall to students

By Emily Colon
November 10, 2016 12:00 AM
Members of BYUSA invite students to participate in Flannel Fest. This fall-themed event will be held at Peaks Ice Arena. (Mia Meredith)
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Healthy Living

Students find deals and leave Provo on the fly

By Emily Colon
November 09, 2016 12:00 AM
No fall break? No problem. Some BYU students are creating their own fall breaks with the help of local Instagram accounts promoting cheap flights.
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Campus Events

Young adults with cognitive disabilities experience BYU

By Emily Colon
November 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Programs like BYU Experience help students develop friendships with young adults who have cognitive disabilities. (Lauren Holbrook/Y-Serve)
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Campus News

Quirky BYU clubs fit unique interests

By Emily Colon
November 04, 2016 12:00 AM
Theron Christensen, a member of the BYU Abracadabra Magic Club, performs tricks during a show at The Wall. (Collin Judkins)
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Less might be more when it comes to elementary homework

By Emily Colon
October 26, 2016 12:00 AM
Many elementary schools across the nation are cutting down on homework so students have more time for playing, reading and spending time with family. BYU professors and elementary education majors weighed in on the new trend.
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Campus Events

Matthew Richardson shares personal BYU mementos

By Emily Colon
October 25, 2016 12:00 AM
Richardson holds up a personal memento, or 'an object with the purpose of helping one to remember.' This memento is his master's degree split in half. (Ryan Turner)
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Campus News

Three percent tuition increase set for upcoming school year

By Emily Colon
October 20, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU announced a three percent tuition increase for the 2017-2018 academic year. Forbes ranked the university as the No. 2 Best Value College in March 2016. (Gianluca Cuestas)
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Campus News

Roommates at 18; friends celebrating at 80

By Emily Colon
October 18, 2016 12:00 AM
Kay Hansen, JoAnne Elmer, Betty Moody, Joan Davenport, Dorene Sheldon, and Sharon Senecal show off their matching sweatshirts at Depoe Bay, Oregon. (JoAnne Elmer)
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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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Campus Events

Vai Sikahema speaks on the power of personal influence

By Emily Colon
October 15, 2016 12:00 AM
Vai Sikahema was the guest speaker at this year's Raymond E. and Ida Lee Beckham Lecture in the School of Communications.
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Campus Events

Major Fair assists students looking for a major, minor

By Emily Colon
October 10, 2016 12:00 AM
Students attending last year's Major Fair gather information from the various booths. All 171 of BYU's majors and minors will be represented at this year's fair. (Kerry Hammock)
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Campus News

BYU elders say on-campus missionary work is strong

By Emily Colon
September 29, 2016 12:00 AM
Elder Daniel Bentall and Elder Zach Barfuss are two of six missionaries currently serving on the BYU campus. They said BYU is a great area with about 60 baptisms a year. (Maddi Driggs)
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Campus Events

Parents Weekend: Connecting students and parents with BYU

By Emily Colon
September 29, 2016 12:00 AM
Parents Weekend is an annual event where students and parents together participate in activities connecting them to BYU. This year's event will start on Thursday, Sept. 29, and end on Saturday, Oct. 1.
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Campus Events

David Dollahite speaks on the importance of 'receiving the eternal'

By Emily Colon
September 27, 2016 12:00 AM
David Dollahite, professor in the School of Family Life, shared his conversion story and encouraged students to focus on the eternal aspect of life. (Ryan Turner)
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Campus Events

Jamesthemormon will headline on-campus concert

By Emily Colon
September 22, 2016 12:00 AM
Jamesthemormon is known for amping up school spirit at BYU. He shot a music video for the 2016 BYU football anthem, 'Tellin You Y.' (Ari Davis)
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