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Devotionals and Forums

Students reflect on recent changes, look forward to General Conference

By Karina Andrew
October 02, 2019 12:00 AM
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attend the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oct. 2018. (Claire Gentry)
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Campus Events

President Russell M. Nelson speaks at BYU about God's love and laws, addresses past policy changes

By Rebecca Nissen
September 17, 2019 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson addressed the BYU community at a BYU devotional Sept. 17 at the Marriott Center, which was filled to capacity 30 minutes before the devotional began.
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Religion

Church leaders encourage 'fairness for all' while opposing the Equality Act

By Josh Carter
May 13, 2019 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement opposing the Equality Act on May 13, calling for 'fairness for all.' (Church Newsroom)
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Local

Ignite Summit empowers increasing number of LGBT youth

By Anne Wallace
December 03, 2018 12:00 AM
Encircle hosted its second annual Ignite Summit at the Lehi Adobe building on Dec. 1. The Summit included workshops, performances and discussion groups for Utah's youth LGBT population and discussions for parents and supporters.
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Religion

Mama Dragons empowers mothers of LGBT children

By Anne Wallace
November 21, 2018 12:00 AM
Mama Dragon Jill Rowe poses with her son Hunter Rowe (left) and her husband Lee Rowe (right). (Hunter Rowe)
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Local

Provo Pride Festival creates community, highlights LGBT resources

By Anne Wallace
September 21, 2018 12:00 AM
Volunteers from Encircle hosted a booth at the Provo Pride Festival on Sept. 15 to share information about the resources Encircle provides for the LGBT community. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Devotionals and Forums

Loving, serving goes a long way

By Andrew Zaugg
September 18, 2018 12:00 AM
Associate Dean of Research and Academic Affairs and professor of law Carolina Núñez addresses BYU students at a Sept. 18 devotional in the Marriott Center. Núñez encouraged her audience to reach out to others in Christlike fashion. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Life

Religion scholar studies why millennials leave LDS Church

By Alyssa Nielsen
June 01, 2017 12:00 AM
Religion scholar Jana Riess is on a mission to find out how millennials interact with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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State

SB196: Bill would remove homosexuality clause from sex education

By Alyssa Ledoux
March 06, 2017 12:00 AM
Sen. Stuart Adams, R-Davis, speaks about Health Education Amendments SB196 during the legislature in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. Utah lawmakers took the first step Tuesday to get rid of a state law that bans the 'advocacy of homosexuality' in schools, a move driven by a court challenge from gay rights groups. (Jeffrey D. Allred/The Deseret News via AP)
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Local

Study shows LGBT BYU students at higher risk for depression, suicide

By Jessica Olsen
January 20, 2017 12:00 AM
Jacob Dunford, who works for Provo's first LGBT resource center Encircle, looks out the Encircle home window at the Provo City Center Temple. (Jessica Olsen)
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Campus

LGBT BYU students explain why they chose to attend and stay

By Associated Press
November 04, 2016 12:00 AM
The Provo USGA T-shirt and logo. USGA is an open forum for BYU students, faculty, and guests to respectfully discuss LGBT issues.
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State

LGBT group sues Utah over alleged anti-gay school laws

By Associated Press
October 24, 2016 12:00 AM
Equality Utah director Troy Williams speaks during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol in February. Activists in Utah say they're are taking up a new front in LGBT rights by challenging in court a law that bans 'advocacy of homosexuality' in schools. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Nation

News roundup: 10/24

October 24, 2016 12:00 AM
State
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Campus News

BYU added to LGBT organization's 'Shame List'

By Ashley Lee
September 14, 2016 12:00 AM
Campus Pride has added more than 100 schools across the country to its 'Shame List.' (Hannah McCulloch via Google Maps)
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Editorials

Opinion: LGBT's Big 12 letter contradicts own values

By Alex Clark
August 16, 2016 12:00 AM
Alex Clark is the Editor in Chief of The Daily Universe.
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Metro

Provo LGBT community honors Orlando victims

By Cassandra Shaffer
June 14, 2016 12:00 AM
Members and supporters of the LGBT community gathered in Memorial Park on Saturday to honor the victims of the Orlando shooting. (Natalie Saunders)
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Local

Provo Pride holding vigil for Orlando shooting victims

By Mariana Chrisney
June 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Provo Pride will be hosting a vigil tonight for the Orlando victims at Memorial Park. (Facebook/Vigil for Orlando Victims – Utah County)
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Religion

Controversial song elicits mixed feelings from local LGBT community

By Paesha Tuttle
May 17, 2016 12:00 AM
A recent music video released by openly gay singer Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees has stirred controversy among LDS Church members, including those in the LGBT community.
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