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Healthy Living

Popularity of climbing gyms reaches new heights

By Kjersten Johnson
February 02, 2016 12:00 AM
Tyler Ashcraft, a member of a climbing team at the Quarry, climbs a wall over a pool. Plastic holds and faux-rock walls are gaining popularity. (Ashcraft)
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Local

Women outnumber men in college attendance, except in Utah

By Kjersten Johnson
January 08, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU graduates at the Summer 2013 commencement ceremony. Utah is the only state where males outnumber females in college attendance. (Chris Bunker)
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Local

World Congress of Families IX: Entrepreneurial leadership leads to successful advocacy

By Kjersten Johnson
October 30, 2015 12:00 AM
Brian Brown, co-founder and president of the National Organization for Marriage, talks with a guest after his training on entrepreneurial leadership. Email communication is most effective in reaching donors and partners, Brown said. (Kjersten Johnson)
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Local

World Congress of Families IX: The number of Christian films is growing in Hollywood

By Kjersten Johnson
October 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Actor and founder of Pureflix David A. R. White discusses Christian films in Hollywood with an audience member. Redemptive content in Hollywood films increases consistently. (Kjersten Johnson)
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Local

Parliament of the World's Religions: Creatively doing good, both locally and globally

By Kjersten Johnson
October 19, 2015 12:00 AM
Warner Woodworth, a humanitarian and former BYU professor, discussed grassroot humanitarian initiatives of LDS church members at the Parliament of the World's Religions. (Kjersten Johnson)
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Local

Parliament of the World's Religions: 'Compassion Games' transform competition

By Kjersten Johnson
October 18, 2015 12:00 AM
Attendees take selfies with the Compassion Games torch at the Parliament of the World's Religions on Friday. The flame represents compassion and unity in the 'coopetition.' (Kjersten Johnson)
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Local

Parliament of the World's Religions: Interfaith dialogue and derailing mass murder

By Kjersten Johnson
October 18, 2015 12:00 AM
(Left to right) Rita George-Tvrtković, Rana Lahham and Aneta Krzycka from Benedictine University described how interfaith dialogue has made their school more inclusive at the Parliament of the World's Religions. (Kjersten Johnson)
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Nation

Parliament of the World's Religions: Powerful women can and do change the world

By Kjersten Johnson
October 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Chaplain Jennifer Wright greets participants at Friday morning's Faith in Woman Plenary. Wright has been a member of the SHEROES for four years. (Kjersten Johnson)
7 Min Read
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Technology

BYU professors taking selfies with students

By Kjersten Johnson
September 16, 2015 12:00 AM
Fifty-five percent of all Millennials have posted a selfie, according to Pew Research. But there's another group that's catching on to the social media wave.
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Football

Cellular connectivity improved in LaVell Edwards Stadium

September 15, 2015 12:00 AM
Students rush the field after the last-minute win on Saturday, as shown in a snapchat on the 'College Football' story. Improved cellular connectivity allowed students to tweet, post and snapchat, and the athletic department is looking into implementing Wi-Fi in LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Alex DuVal)
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Food

Shave ice or shaved ice?

By Kjersten Johnson
August 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Melanie Silva, who recently moved to Provo from Hawaii, says that Hokulia Shave Ice Co. is comparable to authentic snow shacks in Hawaii. Hokulia Shave Ice Co. is located at 1445 N. Canyon Road, across the street from Heleman Halls. (Jamison Metzger)
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Books

Returned missionaries and their R.M. planners

By Kjersten Johnson
July 14, 2015 12:00 AM
R.M. planners sell currently at the price of five dollars and have two months worth of space. The planners help some returned missionaries transition between the mission and academics. (Maddi Dayton)
3 Min Read
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