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Acknowledging freedom: BYU celebrates Juneteenth

June 17, 2024 12:00 AM
The second annual Acknowledge event, hosted by the BYU Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership, celebrated Black freedom and Juneteenth on Friday, June 14, at Helaman Fields.
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Resources to celebrate Easter

March 30, 2024 12:00 AM
Sunday, March 31 is Easter Sunday. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been encouraged to focus on the holiday's holy beginnings.
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MLK principles aligning with the Church of Jesus Christ

January 13, 2024 12:00 AM
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not a day off, but rather “a day on,” according to the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, meaning a day to serve, learn, educate and practice.
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Provo family carves dozens of pumpkins each year

October 31, 2023 12:00 AM
One Provo family carved dozens of pumpkins for Halloween as part of an annual tradition.
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Video of the Day: UPS delivery driver surprised by snacks

December 06, 2022 12:00 AM
(Toni Rae Barnett via Tik Tok)
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'Light The World' Giving Machine locations announced for 2022 holiday season

November 03, 2022 12:00 AM
With another Christmas season approaching, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced new locations for their 'Light the World' Giving Machines.
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COVID-19 sparks nation-wide Christmas lights trend to 'lighten up the lockdown'

April 13, 2020 12:00 AM
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
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Resolution may bring awareness to violence against indigenous women, girls, LGBT community

February 14, 2019 12:00 AM
Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ face higher odds of physical and sexual violence, especially in the state of Utah. A resolution may designate a state holiday to bring awareness to this fact. (Universe Photo)
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Thanksgiving Sports Traditions

November 26, 2018 12:00 AM
People are looking forward to a little friendly competition this Thanksgiving. Whether it’s watching football or playing outside with the family, Thanksgiving is all about bonding traditions.
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Evermore Park

November 05, 2018 12:00 AM
Evermore is no ordinary theme park—it’s a complete interactive experience for all ages.
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Halloween Street

November 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Halloween is over – now it's time to assess the damage, which there might be a lot of if you were expecting thousands of trick-or-treaters. We visited one neighborhood to see what's attracting all the kids, and found that a lot of it has to do not with costumes nor candy, but with the houses themselves.
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New legislation regulates fireworks

July 02, 2018 12:00 AM
New firework regulations will come into effect before the upcoming firework season.
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Freedom Festival 2018 celebrates America

July 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Fireworks go off at LaVell Edwards Stadium at the close of the Stadium of Fire. (Maddi Dayton)
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BYU Campus Pulse: Holiday traditions

December 14, 2017 12:00 AM
While finals loom ever nearer, students can't help but be excited about the holidays. Here, several students shared with us their favorite holiday traditions.
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Video: Universe staff attempts international tongue twisters

November 13, 2017 12:00 AM
Nov. 12 is International Tongue Twister Day. The BYU Universe staff asked people to submit their favorite tongue twisters in any language and then attempted them. Watch for laughs and be sure to follow us @universebyu on Instagram and Twitter.
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BYU students discuss Memorial Day

May 25, 2017 12:00 AM
Memorial Day is a national holiday meant to honor those that have died in military service, but many BYU students also use it as a day to remember ancestors and family members who have passed away.
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BYU students show appreciation before Mother's Day

May 12, 2017 12:00 AM
Mother’s Day is a holiday to show appreciation to mothers of all kinds and allow them to feel the impact they have had on others.
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