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Readers' Forum

Readers' Forum: Shining your light through genealogy

By Universe Contributor
April 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Vincent Van Gogh, one of the greatest artists the world has ever seen, never lived to witness his own impact. During his life, he only sold one piece of artwork because he didn’t believe he was good enough. And now the world knows his name. Why? Because his sister-in-law decided to share his story. A story that not only changed the art world, but the lives of individuals. Van Gogh has inspired millions to chase their dreams.
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Campus

The Cougarettes: A legacy 76 years in the making

By Makenzie Gudmundson
January 25, 2024 12:00 AM
The BYU Cougarettes hold 24 national championship titles, the attention of 12 million viewers on a single viral YouTube video, and a four-night, five-show, sold-out concert each February.
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Rugby

Triumph of the Spirit — BYU women's rugby wins national championship

By Aaron Fitzner
May 09, 2019 12:00 AM
The BYU women's rugby team captured its first-ever national title on May 4 with an overwhelming 48-0 win over Virginia Tech. The story for this game, however, is more than the final score.
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Campus

Contests from outside donors inspire students to write

By Hope Thomas
February 05, 2019 12:00 AM
Emma Croft had no idea the religious essay she wrote for her creative writing class would end up winning several hundred dollars. When her teacher read the piece, he encouraged Croft to submit it to the David O. McKay Essay Contest, one of the lesser-known writing competitions at BYU.
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Campus News

Benson family commemorates shared heritage with tree decorating party

By Matthew Bennett
December 04, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU chemistry students place decorations provided by the Benson family on a Christmas tree in the Benson Building. The decoration party allowed descendants of Ezra Taft Benson and students to connect with each other. (Hannah Miner)
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Life

First female BYUSA presidency leaves legacy

By Maddy French
March 13, 2017 12:00 AM
BYUSA 2016-2017 Executive Vice President Addie Hulme, left, and President Avery Harding, represent their slogan, 'Remember 'Y.'' (Natalie Bothwell)
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Football

LaVell Edwards remembered and celebrated at memorial service

January 07, 2017 12:00 AM
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks at the memorial service of LaVell Edwards. (Gianluca Cuestas)
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Campus News

BYU photographer Mark Philbrick retires after 40 years of award-winning photos

By Sarah Averett Harris
August 16, 2016 12:00 AM
University photographer Mark Philbrick has interviewed for only one full-time position in his lifetime, one that led to his creating a legacy for capturing some of BYU's most cherished memories.
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Art

Harris Fine Arts Center marks 51 years of artistic excellence

By Sarah Averett Harris
April 13, 2016 12:00 AM
The Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center has aided in the education and academic success of BYU's fine arts and communications students for more than 51 years. The HFAC has been home to many major BYU events, arts groups and renowned artists since its dedication on April 3, 1965.
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Theater

Former BYU dancer teaches students to use their gifts to uplift others

By Stacey Koller
March 14, 2015 12:00 AM
Nesha Woodhouse, artistic director at Lifehouse Performing Arts Academy. (Nesha Woodhouse)
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Devotionals and Forums

The Disney-Pixar legacy lives on at BYU

By Jenna Koford
January 26, 2015 12:00 AM
President of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios Ed Catmull will address BYU students in a University Forum on Tuesday, Jan. 27. In this photo from 2008, Catmull speaks to BYU engineering and fine arts students after the announcement of the BYU Center for Animation.
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Soccer

Coach Rockwood reaches 300 wins with humility

October 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Jennifer Rockwood further cemented her legacy in women's college soccer earlier this season by reaching her 300th coaching win in a 1–0 victory over Pepperdine on Oct. 17. But her players will swear up and down that her win total is only a small part of her success story.
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