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Academics

BYU professor teaches writing with ChatGPT

By Annika Ohran
November 02, 2023 12:00 AM
One BYU professor is using AI in unprecedented ways in his classroom this semester.
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Local

'It’s Just Dinner' podcast aims to change dating culture

By Annika Ohran
April 04, 2023 12:00 AM
Two BYU professors in the School of Communications created the 'It’s Just Dinner' podcast in an effort to help more students go on casual dates. The podcast releases new episodes weekly and is available on most streaming platforms.
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Campus Events

School of Communications plans event for 300 Hazara refugees

By Hailey Deeds
February 10, 2022 12:00 AM
The BYU School of Communications is hosting a workshop on Feb. 12 for 300 Hazara refugees in the Harman Continuing Education Building. Refugees will learn skills such as how to start their own business, develop good study habits and use social media.
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Local

HB241: Bill would eliminate non-compete agreements in broadcast news

By Katie Harris
March 06, 2018 12:00 AM
KUTV 2NEWS reporter Jeremy Harris reports on the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. HB241 would affect all broadcasting reporters' ability to work. (Jeremy Harris)
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Business

'Prepare to Serve' and 'Lifey' websites merge

By Laurie Bradshaw
February 05, 2018 12:00 AM
Two Provo-based website companies,Lifeyand Prepare to Serve, merged this year.
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Food

Church schools, LDS-owned buildings differ on selling caffeine

By Jayne Verhaaren
June 08, 2017 12:00 AM
Editor's note: A previous version of this story misidentified Eric Casperson, and Eric and Katelyn Casperson believe they were misquoted. The article has been updated.
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Campus Events

Provo YSA uses social media as missionary tool

By Maurissa Ashby
May 25, 2017 12:00 AM
YSA 10th Stake co-chair Matt Sumsion discusses the Social Media Mission Facebook page at a stake Reconnect Night. (Gianluca Cuestas)
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Nation

High school student First Amendment support at all-time high

By Mckenna Park
April 30, 2017 12:00 AM
High school student support for the First Amendment is at its highest in 10 years, according to a Knight Foundation survey. (Chuck Dearden)
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Technology

Locals YouTube their way to success

By Justin Elsbury
November 02, 2016 12:00 AM
Alex Balinski interviews a returned missionary for his YouTube Channel, Prepared to Serve. (Alex Balinski)
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Religion

LDS Church launches 'Because He Lives' Easter campaign

By Jordan Moroz
April 02, 2015 12:00 AM
Statistics for #BecauseHeLives. (Keyhole.co)
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Local

How new court rules made MacNeill's murder trial a national TV sensation

By Colin Holmes
September 23, 2014 12:00 AM
Martin MacNeill speaks with his attorney Randy Spencer, left, after he was found guilty of murder and obstruction of justice on Nov. 9, 2013. This image is a still shot taken from the video footage that was made possible by Utah's new court media rule. (Scott Sommerdorf)
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Sports

Going from field to field: Athletes turned broadcasters

May 30, 2014 12:00 AM
David Nixon grew up in Texas, where football is life. An outside linebacker for BYU from 2003 to 2008, Nixon finished his decorated collegiate career with a Mountain West Conference record of 43 tackles for loss. After signing with the Oakland Raiders out of college, Nixon went on to play four years in the NFL. When his playing days ended in 2012, Nixon was snapped up into the world of sports broadcasting — a world that has quickly become the birthplace of a second career for many former athletes.
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Movies & Television

Professors talk about their favorite films

By Zhanna Moldagulova
February 05, 2013 12:00 AM
Professors teach and care for their students and genuinely wish them the best. Not only are they a source of knowledge and wisdom, they also have good taste and good advice about everyday life.
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