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Gov. Cox dubs June 'Month of Bridge Building' instead of Pride Month

By Megan Sibley
June 20, 2024 12:00 AM
Gov. Spencer J. Cox officially declared June a “Month of Bridge Building” for Utah instead of Pride Month for the first time in his four-year tenure.
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Campus

BYU alum Sarah Jane Weaver becomes first female editor-in-chief at Deseret News

By Mabel Galvez Laparra
June 07, 2024 12:00 AM
It is possible that when Sarah Jane Weaver was at BYU, she was unaware that she would make history in the news industry and in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. What she did know was that she wanted to make her ancestors proud, and BYU was the beginning of that journey for her.
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Technology

Rootstech and generative AI

By Lynnette Mcconkie
March 13, 2024 12:00 AM
TheChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintshosted their annual family history research conference.Rootstech2024 welcomed people worldwide to learn how to find connections with their ancestors.
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Academics

James Hall named 2024 BYU Student Employee of the Year

By Andrew Osborn
March 11, 2024 12:00 AM
The 2024 BYU Student Employee of the Year has been chosen. James Hall was named the Student Employee of the Year. Jacob Memmott was awarded second place and Adri Barton took third place.
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Breaking News

Sister Kathleen J. Eyring passes away following a lifetime of service and faith

By Alice Gubler
October 16, 2023 12:00 AM
Sister Kathleen J. Eyring, wife of President Henry B. Eyring of the Quorum of the Twelve, passed away in her home in Bountiful on Sunday, Oct. 15, following a life of service and faith to the gospel of Jesus Christ. She was 82 years old.
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Technology

Some students struggle to adjust to BYU email change

By Alice Gubler
October 09, 2023 12:00 AM
A BYU student checks his Y-Message account. BYU students are now required to use their Y-Message and Microsoft Outlook accounts for all campus and educational communication. (Alice Gubler)
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Travel

UDOT takes steps for potential passenger train between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas

By Cameron Cook
September 21, 2023 12:00 AM
The Utah Department of Transportation and Nevada Department of Transportation are considering building a passenger rail between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.
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Featured

Senator Mitt Romney calls out new mortgage increase on high credit scorers

By Joel Leighton
May 22, 2023 12:00 AM
Senator Mitt Romney criticized a new government policy raising the mortgage loan cost for high credit scorers and decreasing the cost for low scorers, which went into effect May 1.
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Campus

New BYU study shows pornography of any kind is harmful to romantic relationships

By Anna Hair
March 24, 2023 12:00 AM
A new study conducted by BYU researchers shows the basic negative relationship between pornography and relationship quality.
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Breaking News

Utah man kills family in murder-suicide

By Megan Brugger
January 07, 2023 12:00 AM
An Enoch, Utah family was found dead inside their home on Thursday, Jan. 5 in a murder-suicide, according to city manager Rob Dotson. Eight individuals, consisting of three adults and five minors, sustained gunshot wounds.
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Music

Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster — 'This is why we can't have nice things'

By Megan Brugger
December 06, 2022 12:00 AM
More than two dozen Swifties are suing Ticketmaster alleging fraud, misrepresentation and antitrust violations after the company canceled Taylor Swift's public sale for her Eras Tour.
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Campus

Church leaders share Christmas messages at 2022 First Presidency Christmas Devotional

By Claire Ricks
December 05, 2022 12:00 AM
Church leaders shared messages of Christ and the meaning of Christmas during the 2022 First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional.
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Local

Recent college campus violence incites concern, leaders encourage vigilance

By Megan Brugger
November 24, 2022 12:00 AM
The Orem Police Department responds to a shooting at Axis Luxury Student Living. Two students were shot and are expected to make a full recovery. (Video courtesy of Dejon Brooks) The stabbings of four University of Idaho students, a shooting at University of Virginia, a suspected bomb threat at The University of Utah hospital and the most recent shooting at Axis Luxury Student Living in Orem have generated questions about the safety of college campuses.
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Healthy Living

Utah medical cannabis users report benefits from usage despite high costs

By Aubree B Jennings
November 21, 2022 12:00 AM
Utah cannabis cardholders report the benefits of usage for their health conditions while commenting on the high prices in Utah.
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Campus Events

Elder Holland speaks to students in first 'Leading by Faith' conference

By Trevor Myers
November 19, 2022 12:00 AM
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke to BYU students, faculty and visitors in the Joseph Smith Building on Nov. 18.
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Local

Utah ranks second best state for teachers

By Kalei Tomberlin
November 18, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU students and alumni from the McKay School of Education reflect on their experiences after Utah ranked second best in the nation for states to teach in, according to Wallethub.
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Healthy Living

BYU students react to study connecting hair-straightening chemicals, cancer

By Ariel Harmer
November 11, 2022 12:00 AM
A study published by the National Institute of Health has found a correlation between chemicals used in hair-straightening treatments and uterine cancer, and some BYU students say treatments remain popular because of the societal pressure to conform.
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Local

Utah Democrats are disappointed yet encouraged by election results — 'the fight isn't over'

By Megan Brugger
November 09, 2022 12:00 AM
Independent Evan McMullin conceded to incumbent Senator Mike Lee for the Utah Senate race.
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