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Technology

Social media affects family dynamics

By Nick Gledhill
January 21, 2020 12:00 AM
From monthly family updates to mommy blogs, social media has created a unique family niche on the internet. Growing numbers of families are creating a network to share their families’ experiences, such as moving to a new home or raising children. Some will create posts on the “how-tos” of parenting or discuss the controversies of home life like vaccines or child discipline.
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Lacrosse

Julia Haws fights through adversity to play for BYU women's lacrosse

December 12, 2019 12:00 AM
The Haws family welcomed a little girl in March 1998 and named her Julia. The sport of lacrosse runs in the Haws family’s blood, and somehow, Julia always had a lacrosse stick in hand growing up. Her mother, Nancy, gave her the nickname 'The Bruised and Broken.'
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Sports

Minnesota siblings find themselves on the same team for first time

November 26, 2019 12:00 AM
Jared and Jeremy Manzella were six and four years old, respectively, when they suited up for a hockey team in Eagan, Minnesota. Family, friends and teammates made younger brother Jeremy play goalie that day because he was the youngest kid on the team. Little did they know that one decision would contribute to a lifelong bond between two brothers.
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Religion

New Church youth program encourages personal spiritual growth

By Natalie Baugh
October 04, 2019 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will discontinue its Personal Progress, Boy Scouts and Duty to God programs starting January 2020 in favor of a new youth program that focuses on helping youth set their own goals and develop faith in Christ.
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Campus

Speakers encourage Christ-centered teaching, study at home

By Josh Carter
May 04, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU ancient scripture associate professor Tyler Griffin hugs his wife after speaking at a session of Women's Conference on May 3, 2019. (Josh Carter)
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Good in the Universe

College students run summer camp for children whose parents have cancer

By Tessa Lara Westlund
April 05, 2019 12:00 AM
Camp Kesem campers and counselors gather for a photo. The camp's Utah Valley chapter started with 12 campers in 2008 and is expected to host at least 260 campers this summer. (Camp Kesem)
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Campus

Advertising student makes portfolio a family affair

By Abigail Keenan
January 30, 2019 12:00 AM
Advertising student Luke Bogner united a unique team for his end-of-semester portfolio: his family.
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Campus Events

Sister Craig encourages students to seize 'day of opportunity'

By Chelsy Kim
December 11, 2018 12:00 AM
Sister Michelle D. Craig discusses her time at BYU and encourages her audience to take advantage of a present 'day of opportunity' during a Dec. 11 devotional address. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Campus News

Benson family commemorates shared heritage with tree decorating party

By Matthew Bennett
December 04, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU chemistry students place decorations provided by the Benson family on a Christmas tree in the Benson Building. The decoration party allowed descendants of Ezra Taft Benson and students to connect with each other. (Hannah Miner)
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Religion

Kenyan broadcast student finds new voice at BYU

By Brittany Salinas
November 29, 2018 12:00 AM
Karani Busolo Namunyu worked in radio broadcast from 2012–17 in Kenya before coming to BYU. He studies at BYU to one day report on government and politics about Africa. (Karani Busolo Namunyu)
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Metro

Day of the Dead Celebration

By Universe Contributor
November 05, 2018 12:00 AM
This is the second annual event at Riverwoods.
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Football

BYU football a 'family affair'

October 23, 2018 12:00 AM
Sione Takitaki looks onward as the Cougars lifted their record to 4-3 on the season against Hawai'i. (Claire Gentry)
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Campus Events

Marco Polo app promotes more than 'surface-level connection'

By Brittany Salinas
October 09, 2018 12:00 AM
The BYU Marketing Association held an opening social on BYU campus where students met with top companies and their representatives, one of which was Marco Polo. (Rachel Hubert)
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Football

BYU football's Harris cousins turn childhood dream into reality

October 09, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU football teammates and cousins Koy (24) and Mitch (98) Harris pose after the blue and white game on April 7. (Tre Harris)
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Good in the Universe

BYU student reconnects with family on Spain study abroad

By Mckayla Robinson
September 11, 2018 12:00 AM
Video by Isabella Vaughn
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Campus

BYU Cambodian Oral History Project connects generations

By Emma Benson
August 07, 2018 12:00 AM
Three generations of Cambodians pose for a photo: interviewee Him Hen with his daughter, Him Sophea and his grandchild. The family is part of the Cambodian Oral History Project. (Matt Boyd)
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Good in the Universe

Community action helps keep mentally ill out of jail

By Carley Porter
June 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Nic Carroll returned to live with his family in October 2017 after finishing treatment for the 20th time. From left to right, Maliyah, 11, Nic, Harlee, 5, Melissa and Trey, 12 . (Nic Carroll)
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Campus

Students debate whether to stay or go after graduation

By Katelyn Stiles
May 16, 2018 12:00 AM
Megan and Jeff Adamson are pictured enjoying a trip to the Uinta Mountains. Their love for Utah's mountains is one of the reasons they want to stay. (Megan Adamson)
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