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Campus

Cultivating community: BYU students’ perspectives on the new hymns

Kiana Aquino
By Kiana Aquino
April 08, 2025 10:47 AM
BYU students shared their thoughts on the new hymns and children's songs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Campus

Becoming BYU: Overcoming isolation to foster a community of belonging

Kiana Aquino
By Kiana Aquino
March 26, 2025 01:31 PM
In the fall of 2022, Whitney Beck was a new freshman at BYU. There are a lot of words people could use to describe the start of their freshman college experience, but Beck’s description was simply, “it sucks.”
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Belonging

Recent UVU graduate diagnosed as autistic shares her story

By Lauren Willardson
May 09, 2024 12:00 AM
Tia Young, a 23-year-old UVU graduate of Orem, is working to improve the world’s perception and acceptance of autism. Young shared her experiences being diagnosed as autistic at 21 years old and learning to advocate for autism in all varieties.
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Belonging

Dialogue on Inclusion: increasing sensitivity to gun-related language

By Elizabeth Williams
February 06, 2024 12:00 AM
The UVU School of Arts Inclusion Committee hosted a Dialogue on Inclusion about gun-related language on Thursday, Jan. 25.
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Campus Events

Black students at BYU share how to navigate Black History Month

Elsa Bray
By Elsa Bray
February 01, 2024 12:00 AM
Students can actively commemorate Black History Month by participating in a range of activities on campus this month, engaging in learning sessions and celebrating diverse perspectives.
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Local

The Shops at Riverwoods welcome holiday season

Amy Ortiz
By Amy Ortiz
November 18, 2023 11:31 AM
To kick off the holiday season, The Shops at Riverwoods held its annual Lighting of Riverwoods event on Friday, Nov. 17.
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Local

Physically disabled BYU students aim to break barriers, correct misunderstandings

By Kristine Kim
March 19, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU communications student Daniel Andersen was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy when he was 2 years old. The disease causes general muscle weakness, so he cannot walk. He also has a weaker respiratory system and finds it difficult to write or type for a long time because of stamina issues.
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Campus News

CFAC creates a diversity, inclusion and accessibility committee among professors

By Allison McArthur
October 05, 2020 12:00 AM
The recently-established College of Fine Arts and Communications Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee has been tasked with helping faculty and students create diverse, inclusive and accessible learning environments within all college departments.
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Campus Events

Diversity panel prepares students for careers in communications

By Kendra Wise
November 09, 2018 12:00 AM
From left: BYU Communications students Hector Martinez, Karmen Kodia, Lorien Peryera, Spencer Norawong and Egypt Byrd lead a panel discussion on diversity in the JKB on Nov. 8. (Claire Gentry)
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Devotionals and Forums

Inclusion a prescription to 'change the world'

By Kendra Wise
October 30, 2018 12:00 AM
Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson discussed reaching out to those in need in society during an Oct. 30 forum address at the Marriott Center. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Campus Events

BYU to host NCAA Common Ground IV Conference

By Jenae Hyde
October 30, 2018 12:00 AM
The BYU campus will host the fourth annual NCAA Common Ground conference from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. This program focuses on creating a space for public and private colleges and universities, faith-based organizations and LGBT affiliations to work together toward inclusion.
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Local

Mayor's Diversity Dinner promotes honest conversation

By Anne Wallace
October 11, 2018 12:00 AM
Hero award recipient Lani Taholo poses with her team at Child and Family Empowerment Services, which she founded with her husband, along with Wendy Pyper, Sheriff Rosie Rivera and Mayor Ben McAdams. (Anna Pocaro)
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Local

Jimmer set to shoot 100 three-pointers for charity

By Dru Laws
June 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Fredette Family Foundation representatives play with shoppers at the Riverwoods to promote Jimmer's All-Together Shootout. (Dru Laws)
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