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Campus

BYU freshmen find transition from high school to BYU challenging

By Jenna Alton
May 29, 2018 12:00 AM
Freshman Brianna Gee studies in her apartment at Heritage Halls in preparation for final exams. (Dani Jardine)
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Good in the Universe

Mormon women worldwide lobby for ethical government

By Jenna Alton
April 17, 2018 12:00 AM
Sharlee Mullins Glenn, founder of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, addresses an audience at the organization's first annual conference on March 24. Mullins Glenn never considered herself a political activist until she felt deeply concerned about the divisive and hateful politics she saw during and after the 2016 presidential election. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Good in the Universe

New Provo Bicycle Collective program strives to empower women

By Jenna Alton
March 28, 2018 12:00 AM
Kira Johnson (right) helps volunteer Madeline Buhman (center) work on a tire during Women's Night. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Art

Aerialist from 'Greatest Showman' mashup dedicates life to helping children, teens

By Jenna Alton
March 26, 2018 12:00 AM
Aerialist Darla Davis sings with Vocal Point member Jason Bromley in Vocal Point's newest music video, an a cappella mashup of songs from 'The Greatest Showman.' (BYU Vocal Point)
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Local

President, Sister Oaks speak to thousands on the blessings of family history

By Jenna Alton
March 06, 2018 12:00 AM
Thousands exit after watching President and Sister Oaks speak on family history. (Jenna Alton)
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Local

BYU family history students, grads participate in RootsTech conference

By Jenna Alton
March 05, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU junior Janae Brown and BYU graduate Lauren Wake volunteer at the BYU booth at the annual RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City. (Jenna Alton)
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State

HB379: Controversial bill would eliminate death penalty in Utah

By Jenna Alton
March 02, 2018 12:00 AM
As of 2016, 19 states had abolished the death penalty, mostly concentrated in the northeast states. If passed, HB379 would abolish it in Utah as well. (Haley Mosher)
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Local

SB54: Bill to provide marriage license discount passes in House committee

By Jenna Alton
February 27, 2018 12:00 AM
The Utah State Capitol is pictured on at the Utah Legislature in Salt Lake City. SB54, which would encourage premarital education or counseling for engaged couples, passed in House committee on Monday, Feb. 26. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Local

Environmental professionals say small choices make biggest difference in improving air quality

By Jenna Alton
February 22, 2018 12:00 AM
Jerry Benson, CEO and president of UTA, addresses an audience on Feb. 20 at a policy discussion for solutions to Utah's air quality problem. Benson said air quality is the issue of today. (Jenna Alton)
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Local

BYU students lobby to pass discounted marriage license bill

By Jenna Alton
February 22, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU student Megan Griffes checks the online petition she created to pass SB54. For the past few weeks, Griffes has been campaigning for the bill to pass. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Local

BYU students, lawmakers prioritize environmental care

By Jenna Alton
February 12, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU students Zach Clement and Anne Thomas hold the banner for the BYU Earth Stewardship club. The club's mission is to increase awareness of environmental issues on campus. (Josh Ellis)
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Local

Political strategist Karl Rove says nasty politics not new

By Jenna Alton
February 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Karl Rove speaks to an audience at the University of Utah on Feb. 8. (Jenna Alton)
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State

SB54: Bill encouraging premarital counseling passes in committee

By Jenna Alton
February 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Former Utah first lady Jackie Leavitt testifies in support of SB54 alongside Sen. Allen M. Christensen, R-North Ogden. The bill, which passed unanimously in committee, would give a $20 discount on marriage licenses for couples who take premarital classes or counseling. (Jenna Alton)
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Local

HB175: Bill on general oversight committee creation fails

By Jenna Alton
February 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Legislators gather outside the House of Representatives at the Utah Capitol building in Salt Lake City. On Feb. 1, a bill that would create a joint committee on government oversight failed in committee 6-4. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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State

HB58: Bill would make laws for cyclists more lenient

By Jenna Alton
January 30, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU junior Matt Jacobs stands with his bike on campus. Last year while riding his bike, Jacobs collided with a car. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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State

HB101: Bill would require diesel emissions testing in Utah County

By Jenna Alton
January 28, 2018 12:00 AM
Inversion covers Salt Lake City. Upcoming bills in the Utah legislature aim to improve air quality in the state. (AP Photo, Steve Griffin)
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State

HB84: Bill that would broaden felony murder rule passes in committee

By Jenna Alton
January 27, 2018 12:00 AM
Highway patrol vehicles park outside the Utah Capitol building. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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State

HB86: Assisted suicide bill passes in committee

By Jenna Alton
January 26, 2018 12:00 AM
Rep. Michael McKell, R-Spanish Fork, proposed an assisted suicide bill in last year's general session of the Utah Legislature, but it did not pass in time before the session ended. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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