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BYU Theatre debuts 'Men on Boats'

By Elizabeth Williams
October 17, 2024 06:15 PM
BYU Theatre explored a new method of retelling history with their production of "Men on Boats."
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Utah family shares rich history

Amy Ortiz
By Amy Ortiz
May 22, 2024 12:00 AM
Though people often view early Utah pioneer history as a relic of the past, one Utah family — with early ties to the Manti Utah Temple and Brigham Young Academy — says their history still has profound influence.
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Metro

Leap day 2024: History, traditions, fun facts

By Elizabeth Williams
February 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Leap day is a day added to the end of February approximately every four years to keep the calendar consistent.
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Campus Events

The BYU Slavery Project: How to reconcile with history

Emily May
By Emily May
February 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Professors, graduate students, board members of the BYU Slavery Project and more presented their research on the history of slavery in Utah, including reconciliation and healing on Friday, Feb. 16.
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Campus Events

BYU celebrates 195th birthday of Karl G. Maeser

By Eleanor Lambert
January 19, 2024 12:00 AM
Students donned shiny party hats, ate kolaches and chatted under blue and white streamers to celebrate the 195th birthday of Karl G. Maeser in the Education in Zion Gallery on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
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Campus News

BYU professor wins Daughters of American Revolution award

By Hassan El-Cheikh
October 16, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU professor Jill N. Crandell, associate professor of history and director for the Center for Family History and Genealogy, was recently awarded the Ellen Hardin Walworth Medal for Patriotism by The Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Uncategorized

Palmyra Past vs Present

By Tayler Bruin
September 12, 2023 12:00 AM
Palmyra Past vs Present
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Art

Provo statues embody cherished values of community

By Jessica Smith
March 18, 2019 12:00 AM
Dennis Smith's sculpture stands in front of the Provo City Center Temple as a reminder of the eternal nature of the family and a tribute to Melissa, the child subject of the sculpture who was afflicted in her lifetime by cerebral palsy. (Jessica Smith)
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Football

Former quarterback’s life before, during, after BYU

March 08, 2019 12:00 AM
John Walsh receives the MVP plaque at the 1994 Copper Bowl in Tucson, Arizona, after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners 31-6 on Dec. 9, 1994. (BYU Athletics)
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Books

Provo bookstore connects patrons to history through rare book finds

By Lauren Lethbridge
December 17, 2018 12:00 AM
Reid Moon stands inside his store, Moon's Rare Books, located at the Shops at Riverwoods. Patrons can come and view rare books, documents and original art. (Claire Gentry)
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Religion

Century of Black Mormons Digital Exhibit

By Universe Contributor
October 31, 2018 12:00 AM
A professor from the University of Utah has partnered with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to develop a database which shares the history of African-American members of their faith.
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Nation

Finnish neutrality key to Helsinki hosting US-Russia summit

By Associated Press
July 03, 2018 12:00 AM
HELSINKI (AP) — Helsinki, the capital of Finland, will host a July 16 summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Campus Events

Amy Harris teaches the importance of learning from genealogy

By Sam Bigelow
July 18, 2017 12:00 AM
Amy Harris, Family History Coordinator and associate history professor, speaks during the July 18 forum. (Danielle Jardine)
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Campus Events

BYU's 'Travesties' explores historical issues through comedy

By Joanne Wadsworth
November 22, 2016 12:00 AM
Chris Rollins plays Tristan Tzara, a leading artist in the Dada movement. The play covers many schools of thought popular in the 20th century. (Michael Handley)
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Football

BYU football's history vs. Mississippi State

October 13, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU has only played two games against Mississippi State.
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State

102-year-old time capsule opened at Utah State Capitol

By Laura Spilsbury
October 04, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — Donning a white lab coat, gloves and power tools, Gov. Gary Herbert opened a 102-year-old time capsule at the patriotically-decorated Utah capitol building rotunda Monday, Oct. 3 before dozens of anxious Utah citizens.
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Football

BYU football: Reviewing the Cougars' recent history with UCLA

September 14, 2016 12:00 AM
Harvey Langi intercepts a pass against UCLA in 2015. BYU lost the matchup 24-23. (Ari Davis)
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Art

Broadway musical Hamilton coming to SLC

By Jesse King
July 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Hamilton at THE 70TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City, Sunday, June 12 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/ delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2016 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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