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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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Life

Sidebar: The so-called First Green Constitution Was Rejected in Chile in September 2022

By Alexa Elliott
November 02, 2022 12:00 AM
By Alexa Elliott and Sydni Merrill
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Art

Latter-day Saint visual art scholar presents online Book of Mormon artwork database

By Anna Hair
October 06, 2022 12:00 AM
Jennifer Champoux presented the Book of Mormon Art Catalog database showcasing more than 2,000 pieces of art from 600 unique artists around the world to BYU on Oct. 5.
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Campus Events

BYU history professor discusses the meaning and implications of Lamanite identity

By James Hoopes
September 30, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU's Hispanos Unidos and Anti-Racism Club combined efforts on the night of Sept. 29 to host a discussion led by BYU history professor Ignacio Garcia about the implications of “Lamanite” identity among Latino and Indigenous communities in the Church.
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Campus

Interim Dean of Education encourages students to submit cheerfully to the will of the Lord

By Cole Cummings
September 27, 2022 12:00 AM
Interim Dean of the McKay School of Education Kendra Hall-Kenyon invited students to find and place their strength in the Lord during her devotional address on Sept. 27.
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Local

Lightning-caused South Fork Fire contained with 13.2 total burnt acreage

By Aubree B Jennings
September 23, 2022 12:00 AM
The South Fork fire, spotted Monday, Sept. 19 south of Vivian Park in Provo Canyon, is reported to have only burnt 13.2 acres instead of the estimated 23 acres and is now 75% contained, according to the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests.
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Campus

President Steven J. Lund invites students to recognize 'flashes of heavenly light'

By Thabata Freitas
September 21, 2022 12:00 AM
Young Men General President Steven J. Lund encouraged students to recognize patterns of faith in their lives during his devotional address on Sept. 20.
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Food

The countdown starts: Utah burger chain The Training Table hints at reopening

By Alexa Elliott
September 16, 2022 12:00 AM
The Training Table, a popular Utah restaurant, posted a countdown on their website that ends Friday, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m., which some hope is a hint at reopening.
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Campus Events

Dr. Yolanda Pierce shares three lessons learned through interfaith work

By Anna Hair
September 16, 2022 12:00 AM
The Dean of the Howard University Divinity School, Dr. Yolanda Pierce, spoke to the BYU community and guests on Sept. 15 about early Black American religion and Interfaith opportunities.
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Art

Provo Farmers Market celebrates 20th anniversary

By Avery Acevedo
September 12, 2022 12:00 AM
More than 140vendors gathered for another session of the 20th anniversary season of theProvo Farmers Marketwith fresh produce for Utah Valley residents Saturday, Sept. 3.
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Campus News

BYU students and faculty face travel complications on study abroad trips in Europe

By Megan Christine Zaugg
June 28, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU students and faculty studying abroad in Europe are experiencing long wait lines, canceled flights, delays and travel detours caused by labor shortages, strikes and a resurgence in travel after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nation

Protesters rally in Salt Lake City after Roe v. Wade is overturned

By Mckell Park
June 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Thousands of protesters gathered in Salt Lake City on Friday night for abortion rights and to protest the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
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Local

Yellowstone park reopens after changes wrought by flood

By Associated Press
June 22, 2022 12:00 AM
WAPITI, Wyo. (AP) — Hundreds of cars, trucks and recreational vehicles were backed up in long lines at entrances to Yellowstone National Park as it partially reopened Wednesday morning following record floods that reshaped the park’s rivers and canyons, wiped out numerous roads and left some areas famous for their wildlife viewing inaccessible, possibly for months to come.
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Featured

Formula shortages affecting individuals with allergies, autoimmune disorders

By Abigail Gunderson
June 14, 2022 12:00 AM
The baby formula shortage crisis in the U.S. is affecting people with allergies and autoimmune disorders, creating new challenges for these individuals.
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Featured

Provo's job market ranks No. 2 in the nation for smaller metro areas

By Abigail Gunderson
June 08, 2022 12:00 AM
The Wall Street Journal ranked Provo No. 2 in the nation for hottest job markets in terms of smaller metropolitan areas.
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Featured

New SIDS study identifies possible link to disease

By Megan Christine Zaugg
May 31, 2022 12:00 AM
A recent research study on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) was published this year by Australian researcher Dr. Carmel Harrington identifying a possible link between the disease and an enzyme present in blood.
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Metro

US passport gender specification change

By Nefi Treviño
April 07, 2022 12:00 AM
Effective next week, U.S. passports will include an 'X' as an option for gender specification. The change goes into effect on Monday, April 11.
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