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Grammy-nominated DJ performs at BYU’s Fan Jam

By Brianne Barrus
October 22, 2024 10:09 AM
BYU welcomed DJ Kaskade to Helaman Fields on Oct. 11 celebrating the annual Fan Jam with a night of lights, dance and music.
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BYU students gather for 100th annual Hike and Light the Y

By Camylle Callahan Schafer
October 15, 2024 11:51 AM
On Oct. 8, students and alumni hiked together to light the Y, carrying on a 100-year homecoming tradition.
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Campus Events

Ballroom Dance Company premieres their 'Come Alive' showcase for BYU Homecoming

By Savannah Hsu
October 15, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU Ballroom Dance Company performed a sneak peek of their upcoming tour at the Richards Building Dance Studio Theatre Oct. 14-15.
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Students learn more about campus resources for BYU Homecoming noonday activities

By James Hoopes
October 13, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU students gathered in Brigham Square to play games, eat snacks and learn about campus resources for ongoing Homecoming celebrations.
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Campus Events

Alumni speak to BYU students during Homecoming Week

By Universe Contributor
October 07, 2021 12:00 AM
By Marissa Lundeen, Lauren Woolley, Kaleigh Ma'ake, Andrew Nieves, Caroline Clark and Lindsey Bakes
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Campus Events

Students come together to light the Y

By Isabel Brown
October 06, 2021 12:00 AM
This week to celebrate Homecoming Week students were able to hike and light the Y. 'Light the Y' is hosted by the Student Alumni Association, who strive to connect students with alumni through events like this one.
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BYU Homecoming Week activities give students a place to belong

By Kelsey Mae Nield
October 05, 2021 12:00 AM
It's Homecoming Week at BYU and that means fun activities for students and alumni, but it is also a time to give students a feeling of home and belonging.
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BYU kicks off unusual Homecoming week

By Emma Gadeski
October 06, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU Alumni unveiled a week filled with pandemic-friendly events and activities for Homecoming this year with a focus on service and connectedness.
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Homecoming: A history

By Mickey Randle
October 19, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU students and faculty have created traditions to celebrate the university since its founding in 1875. BYU's homecoming activities have long encouraged school spirit and an all-around good time.
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What to expect during homecoming week

By Mickey Randle
October 15, 2019 12:00 AM
It’s homecoming week at BYU, and events throughout the week are planned to help students and alumni celebrate their school spirit.
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Campus Events

BYU's True Blue Foam event breaks previous attendance record

By Kenna Colton
September 16, 2019 12:00 AM
Three large plastic tarps lined Helaman Fields on Friday, and a buzz of anticipation rose from a line of about 300 BYU students ready for the True Blue Foam event dressed in matching white shirts. Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” bumped from large speakers, and the crowd sang in unison while waiting for the event to begin.
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Campus Events

BYU to discontinue Homecoming parade in favor of new events

By Colton Anderson
August 16, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU has announced that its 89-year-old Homecoming parade tradition is coming to an end.
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Homecoming Parade brings students, community together

By Anne-Greyson Long
October 14, 2016 12:00 AM
The streets will be lined this weekend as BYU alumni, fans and students await the annual Homecoming Parade to round the corner.
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Y-lighting evolves for Homecoming 2016

By Anne Taylor
October 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Lighting the Y is about to get much easier than hauling electric lights and flammable materials up the mountain. Workers simply have to turn on the power for the new permanent fixtures on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
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Life

Social club reunion to take place Homecoming weekend

By Alexander Balkman
October 06, 2015 12:00 AM
CDU and 'the next gen' pose after riding in the 2011 homecoming week parade. This year's reunion has events Thursday, Oct. 8 through Saturday Oct. 10. (Bridgette Wensel)
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David Archuleta appearance may bring record crowd to BYU Spectacular

By Whitney Hales
October 05, 2015 12:00 AM
Some of BYU's most popular performing groups will share center stage with David Archuleta at this year's BYU Spectacular during Homecoming week.
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Another succesful true blue event

By Londyn Clawson
October 11, 2012 12:00 AM
On Wednesday, BYU students rushed to the Helaman Halls field to kick off the homecoming celebration for the big football game is on Saturday. These Cougar fans played a football game full of blue, frothy foam. Sterling Patterson, a student at BYU, talks about his experience at True Blue.
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