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Utah charging up for Tesla

By Sam Bigelow
June 05, 2018 12:00 AM
The Tesla Model X is the most popular electric vehicle in Utah, according to a recent report.
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Featured

Culture can make healing difficult for LDS sexual assault survivors

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
May 22, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU professor Jason Carroll said there are two types of chastity-based metaphors often used in church lessons. He said both can be harmful to sexual assault survivors. (Haley Mosher)
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Nation

Utah firefighters battle wildfires, environmental effects

By Camille Baker
November 17, 2017 12:00 AM
A firefighter sprays a hose into a Keysight Technologies building in Santa Rosa, California, in this Oct. 9 file photo. Shiloh Crawmer, a Utah firefighter, spent 10 days in California helping fight the wildfires. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Metro

Utah higher education intern advocates for Hispanics

By Katelyn Kenedy
April 20, 2017 12:00 AM
Only 15 percent of Hispanics have a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 41 percent of whites and 63 percent of Asians, according to a 2014 Pew Research study.
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Basketball

BYU women's basketball team helps former player fulfill bucket list wish

February 15, 2017 12:00 AM
Melanie Pearson Day with the hosts of ESPN's College Game Day at Cameron Indoor Stadium. (Melanie Pearson Day)
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Blog

First person: I jumped out of a plane — and this is why

By Jessica Olsen
November 01, 2016 12:00 AM
Editor's note: This first-person story documents what Daily Universe reporter Jessica Olsen learned about conquering fear by skydiving.
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Narratives

LDS missionaries struggle to transition after returning home early

By Jessilyn Gale
September 22, 2016 12:00 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVw8wHyZFCQ
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Featured

Students with anxiety, depression overcrowding counseling centers

By Alex Clark
September 22, 2016 12:00 AM
College counseling centers throughout the country are experiencing a rise in students seeking help. (Photo Illustration/Universe archives).
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Life

Transracial adoption can present challenges for families

By Carrie Moore
June 22, 2016 12:00 AM
Creating a family through adoption -- especially one that includes children from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds -- can come with unanticipated challenges for both parents and siblings.
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Life

Transracial adoption teaches love, commitment and empathy

By Tatiana Hernandez
June 22, 2016 12:00 AM
Feb. 14, 2016
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Narratives

No Passion In Moderation: The Rise of Political Polarization in America

By Porter Chelson
April 23, 2016 12:00 AM
A rally for Donald Trump in Salt Lake City, Utah was met with the fervor you would expect of a candidate whose name alone has the power to affect attitudes and beliefs about any given policy. Juxtaposed in the parking lot next to the arena where Trump’s rally was being held were supporters chanting Trump’s campaign motto, “Make America Great Again!”, and his antagonists shouting, “Dump Trump!”. The crowds were composed of neighbors and coworkers; friends during their lunch breaks and on weekends, but enemies at a voting booth.
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