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Instagram page shows BYU students they're not alone

By Kristine Kim
February 01, 2021 12:00 AM
Humans of BYU, a locally-run Instagram page based off the Humans of New York series, has taken Utah by storm.
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Featured

Provo Council Chair finds everyone's a critic in politics and academia

By Martha Harris
December 04, 2020 12:00 AM
There were only two items on the agenda for the four-hour-long Provo City Council meeting about the city's response to COVID-19, including whether a mask mandate should be passed.
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Religion

From teacher to Church leader: Called to Young Men presidency during a pandemic

By Emily Harrah
November 23, 2020 12:00 AM
Brother Brad Wilcox went from being a religion professor to a member of the Young Men general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a single phone call.
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Campus

Breaking barriers: BYU professor shows women they can have it all

By Emma Gadeski
November 20, 2020 12:00 AM
At the start of each semester, BYU sociology professor Hayley Pierce is bombarded with questions:
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BYU grad creates popular Instagram account of 'Come, Follow Me' insights

By Anna Bryner
May 27, 2020 12:00 AM
Sister Sharon Eubank had a message for Latter-day Saint women in her October 2017 general conference address: articulate your faith.
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Life

Former Utah Rep Ken Ivory discusses legacy of service

By Diego Calderon
May 19, 2020 12:00 AM
Ken Ivory tries to pattern his life after one of his favorite quotes from President Ronald Reagan: 'It's a wonderful time to be alive!'
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Technology

Social media affects family dynamics

By Nick Gledhill
January 21, 2020 12:00 AM
From monthly family updates to mommy blogs, social media has created a unique family niche on the internet. Growing numbers of families are creating a network to share their families’ experiences, such as moving to a new home or raising children. Some will create posts on the “how-tos” of parenting or discuss the controversies of home life like vaccines or child discipline.
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Business

Information systems professor teaches despite health concern

By Thomas Madrigal
January 11, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU information systems professor Lara Burton managed to follow her passion for teaching, even while raising her sons and overcoming two separate brain injuries.
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Business

Chamber President Rona Rahlf creates vision for Utah Valley

By Nick Gledhill
November 22, 2019 12:00 AM
Walking into Rona Rahlf's office feels like walking into someone’s home. There are two large cabinets full of crafts, portraits of children and other decorations. The pillows on the couch are meticulously organized according to shape, size and color, and fresh flowers sit on the desk.
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Campus

Humanitarian worker fights for women's education

By Rebecca Nissen
October 28, 2019 12:00 AM
Karak Miakol was not allowed to attend school because of the cultural expectations of women in Sudan and within her family. However, she would often meet to play with her friend Habab who would read stories to her under a large tree in her Sudanese village. Habab even taught Miakol the alphabet. Though Habab taught her a lot, Miakol wanted to attend school just like her friend.
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Technology

Domo chief takes unconventional path to build his firm and Silicon Slopes

By Lisi Merkley
October 17, 2019 12:00 AM
During his time as a BYU student, Josh James would sit with his friends on a bench not far from Y Mountain and look down at the businesses and new homes in the valley below.
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State

BYU grads 'go forth to serve' with Salt Lake City-based nonprofit

By Harriet Norcross
October 17, 2019 12:00 AM
Several entrances to BYU campus have a sign with proud letters proclaiming the university’s unofficial motto: “Enter to learn; go forth to serve.”
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Metro

Student navigates motherhood, obesity and leans into serving others

By Maxwell Atwood
April 24, 2019 12:00 AM
Rachel Berry holds her now 3-year-old niece, Reese (Rachel Berry)
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Life

Utah actress describes fame, criticism as a Church celebrity

By Jessica Smith
April 15, 2019 12:00 AM
Monica Moore Smith sat down to reveal the reality of hateful attitudes within the Church from member to member through comments on social media. (Jessica Smith)
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Campus

Business student pushes past family struggles

By Jessica Smith
April 09, 2019 12:00 AM
Ashley Howe graduates this April from the Global Supply Chain program at BYU. She is the first member of her family to obtain a college degree. (Jessica Smith)
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Sports

Dunk team coach, former NBA mascot pays it forward

January 08, 2019 12:00 AM
Dave Eberhard, far right, poses for a family photo with his daughter Sadey, far left, wife Rachelle, son Owen, daughter Adalye and sons Clay and Jonathan. (Dave Eberhard)
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Campus

World champion dancer 'Big Chocolate' goes from big stage to BYU classroom

By Andrew Zaugg
December 18, 2018 12:00 AM
The Fall 2018 urban dance styles class poses at BYU. Marc Cameron teaches urban dance styles every semester at BYU. (Ty Mullen)
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Featured

New rabbi revitalizes congregation, draws youth

By Arianna Davidson
December 17, 2018 12:00 AM
Rabbi Samuel Spector speaks to a crowd gathered at a candlelight vigil held at Congregation Kol Ami in Salt Lake City on Oct. 30, 2018. (Arianna Davidson)
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