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Local

Parents can take simple steps to prevent drownings this summer

By Kristine Kim
June 30, 2021 12:00 AM
According to the Salt Lake Tribune, three people drowned in Utah reservoirs on June 20. Two of the adults who drowned were swimming without life jackets. Another 37-year-old man drowned in Pineview Reservoir while trying to retrieve his son. On June 27, a 25-year-old man jumped into Pineview Reservoir to help his brother. He was airlifted to a local hospital and was in critical condition as of June 27, the date the article was published.
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Business

BYU students can access resources during tax season

By Ingrid Sagers
March 15, 2021 12:00 AM
Students can turn to different resources as they file taxes for the 2020 tax year, including the BYU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and IRS Free File Online programs.
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Technology

3 tips to make Zoom feel like the classroom

By Breanna Penrod
October 22, 2020 12:00 AM
Students have been learning how to create an online classroom environment since BYU started using Zoom to remotely teach classroom material.
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Featured

Voting from college: How to turn in your ballot from out-of-state

By Kaela Cleary
October 09, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU students from all 50 states can submit an absentee ballot to their home state in November to participate in the general election, all while still residing in Utah.
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Campus

How to respectfully disagree

By Emma Benson
October 03, 2019 12:00 AM
“No offense, but ... ”
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Uncategorized

Students prepare to vote in local elections

By Harriet Norcross
October 01, 2019 12:00 AM
Some BYU students will soon be able to cast their votes with Utah’s municipal general election taking place Nov. 5 and preparations for the 2020 presidential election are already underway. The voting process, however, can seem daunting, especially for students from other states.
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Sports

How to make going to the gym a more enjoyable experience

By Aaron Fitzner
October 01, 2019 12:00 AM
Making the gym an enjoyable experience can help anybody progress both physically and mentally.
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Portuguese

Equilibrar a vida com um emprego de meio período

By Jenna Alton
September 05, 2019 12:00 AM
O preço das mensalidades, os livros didáticos, o aluguel e as compras aumentam rapidamente, levando alguns estudantes a considerar emprego no campus ou outro emprego de meio período durante sua estadia na faculdade. De acordo com Jenifer Jarvis, gerente do Student Employment Office da BYU, cerca de metade dos estudantes da BYU tem um emprego no campus e muitos têm mais de um.
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Campus

Balancing classes with a part-time job

By Jenna Alton
September 04, 2019 12:00 AM
The campus Student Employment Office offers help to students seeking on-campus employment. (Nicole Peterson)
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Campus

Tips and tricks for keeping a mission language fluent

By Joseph Carson
August 22, 2019 12:00 AM
Listen to the full audio story here, including interviews with students and professors. (Joe Carson)
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Featured

Navigating Provo without a car

By Joseph Carson
August 14, 2019 12:00 AM
Students often struggle to find parking spots in Provo, especially near the BYU campus. (Ryan Turner)
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Campus

Nifty nooks for napping on campus

By Colton Anderson
August 07, 2019 12:00 AM
Everyone ought to know the importance of a good night's sleep, but a full eight hours of slumber often eludes college students. Whether it's because of a late-night study session or because we dove a few episodes too deep into the latest Netflix series, we often find ourselves looking to catch a few Zs between classes.
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Featured

How to save and not starve

By Karina Andrew
July 29, 2019 12:00 AM
Finances can be overwhelming, but BYU finance professors offered tips for college students hoping to budget. (Addie Blacker)
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#BYUHacks

How to avoid lines at the Testing Center

By Madison Everett
March 01, 2019 12:00 AM
During midterms and finals, the testing center can get pretty crazy. Sometimes the line can even make it all the way to the Eyring Science Center. And in the pouring rain or snow, who wants to stand in a long line? I've been there and it's miserable. Do yourself a favor and avoid standing in that line for hours on end. In this hack, I show you just how easy it is to do that.
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Simple Bites

Pumpkin Crunch Cake

By Madison Everett
February 13, 2019 12:00 AM
This pumpkin crunch cake recipe will have your mouth watering before it's even out of the oven. With these delicious ingredients, a mixing bowl, whisk and a baking pan, your perfect fall cake can be ready and shared over dinner with roommates, after a long day of school or even after a hard breakup.
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Metro

Youtube Effects

By Universe Contributor
November 14, 2018 12:00 AM
According to a new study, a variety of Americans are turning to the social media platform of Youtube to fulfill their everyday needs.
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Campus Events

Video: Female bloggers discuss how to make bank online

By Alex Clark
September 23, 2016 12:00 AM
A panel of successful lifestyle bloggers discussed how to cultivate followers, deal with challenge and silence flamers at a discussion held on BYU campus Friday. Their insights and stories revealed the background new bloggers need to take the leap online.
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Food

S'more tips for creating the perfect campfire snack

By Emily Hales
June 16, 2015 12:00 AM
1. Choose your marshmallows wisely
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