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Death penalty panel seeks to educate
Randy Gardner stood vigil outside the state prison in 2010 as his brother was put to death.
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Men's Chorus trades in ties for tools
Most every BYU student is familiar with the adage 'Enter to learn, Go forth to serve,' but many find it hard to fit service in with rigorous study schedules. The BYU Men's Chorus has found a unique way to make an impact in Utah County.
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Provo Parks and Recreation creates a master plan
Officials, consultants and citizens gathered to discuss potential improvements to the current parks and recreational facilities at the Provo library Thursday night.
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BYU study says high school students score best with seven hours sleep
National guidelines indicate nine hours of sleep is the best for high school students; however, a recent BYU study says as far as test scores go, not so much.
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Students start music-based nonprofit organization
The last day of finals, some BYU students were excited to finally have time to hit the slopes. Others had their sights set on greener and warmer pastures. Most, though, were just happy to be out of class and grateful for a little time to relax and spend time with their families.
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Calendar 2/21 - 2/27
The events calendar is published on Tuesday. Please send event information to releases@newsroom.byu.edu at least two days before the calendar prints. Items will be printed as space allows. For events go to 411.byu.edu.
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Utah farmers will survive dry weather, for now
Clyde Bunker arrived home after doing what he calls “dirt work” on his farms.
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Personal safety precautions can help prevent attacks
A female jogger running along the Provo River Trail was attacked and sexually assaulted Monday night.
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Law symposium discusses Supreme Court, the press, the public
The Supreme Court's failure to communicate jeopardizes the court's ability to effectively state and dictate law, a noted law professor said Friday.
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Elder Quest: Elderly Engaged in Education
It’s a snowy Tuesday morning and Birdie Strey, an experienced actress, is in her element. It is the first day of “Experiencing Drama & Theater”, a class she teaches in a small recital room at the Piano Gallery in South Orem. To a room full of 10-12 retirees, Strey explains the importance of acting as they rehearse, “Fiddler on the Roof.”
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Belated enforcement of Orem signage ordinance 'unfair' to local businesses
Orem citizens aren't worrying about the signs of the times right now; instead, they're worried about the city taking down signs used to promote their businesses.
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Only At BYU
The cool kids sit in the front of the class, only at BYU. When two students are named James and John, people ask where Peter is. Only at BYU. People camp out to sign their housing contracts, only at BYU.
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BYU students and local community take advantage of Sundance Film Festival
BYU's campus is located just an hour away from arguably the most prestigious film festival in the world. Sundance International Film Festival is nestled in Park City, a quick drive up the canyon from Happy Valley. The festival has always been a main attraction for many out-of-state visitors, but this year BYU's film department is encouraging the BYU community and locals alike to take advantage of the opportunity.
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Daily Universe will become a weekly publication
Brigham Young University's Communications Department announced today in a meeting with students and faculty that The Daily Universe will move to a 'digital first' news format beginning no later than April 2012.
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Utah legislator and BYU adjunct professor juggles many roles
'We can expect more, and frankly, we should expect more.' This short statement seems to be the pulse at the center of the life of a BYU adjunct communications law professor.
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While we were gone
The Daily Universe staff has compiled a list of news and events BYU students may have missed over the holidays:
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Digital news is trending, especially among millennials, new study shows
The majority of college students get their news from digital sources, particularly social media. (Universe Photo illustration)
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