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Campus Events

2034 Olympics could give Utah 'soft power,' BYU professor says

By Eleanor Lambert
April 09, 2024 12:00 AM
In November, International Olympic Committee leaders selected Salt Lake City as the preferred host for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games, bringing recognition and responsibility to the Utah capital.
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Basketball

What to expect for the Cougars on Selection Sunday

By Karter Baughan
March 17, 2024 12:00 AM
What to expect for the Cougars on Selection Sunday
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Environment

4,200 Project plans to preserve Great Salt Lake

By Alyse Clark
March 04, 2024 12:00 AM
The Great Salt Lake has a fascinating history and contributes significantly to Utah’s air quality, economy and wildlife population.
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Featured

Christmas under construction: 58 years of Temple Square's Christmas lights, what to expect

By Belle Lewis
November 17, 2023 12:00 AM
On Dec. 13, 2008, Katie Johnson's then-boyfriend dropped to one knee and proposed against the backdrop of Temple Square’s million bulb Christmas Light presentation.
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Local

Vice presidential candidates face off in Salt Lake

By Taylor Nelson
October 08, 2020 12:00 AM
The vice presidential debate between Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence took place on Wednesday night in Kingsbury Hall at the University of Utah.
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Sports

15 years later: Remembering the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Games

February 18, 2017 12:00 AM
Fireworks go off in Salt Lake City at the start of the 2002 Olympic Games. (Steve Greenwood Photography)
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Basketball

Universe throwback: B.Y.U. scores great victory

January 26, 2017 12:00 AM
The Cougars and Utes won't meet on the hardwood this season, but the rivalry between BYU and Utah goes back more than 100 years. While Utah has gotten the better of BYU as of late, in 1921 the Cougars came out on top.
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News

News roundup: Thursday, Nov. 10

November 10, 2016 12:00 AM
State
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Football

Hill stopped short, Cougars fall to Utes in Holy War

September 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Offensive coordinator Ty Detmer speaks to quarterback Taysom Hill during warmups. The Cougars fell to the Utes 20-19. (Ari Davis)
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Life

Luke Skywalker star Mark Hamill sets world record for largest Comic Con panel

By Jessica Olsen
September 02, 2016 12:00 AM
In this Dec. 14, 2015 file photo, Mark Hamill arrives at the world premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Los Angeles. Hamill's Comic Con panel in Salt Lake City was the largest in history. (Associated Press)
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Local

A Krishna temple in the heart of Salt Lake Valley

By Cassidy Hansen
August 19, 2016 12:00 AM
In this Aug. 4, 2016 photo, Caru Das, Utah Hare Krishna leader,poses at the construction site for the Salt Lake City Krishna Temple in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo)
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Metro

BYU public health majors help eliminate airport smoking rooms

By Christian Clark
June 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Salt Lake City International Airport will phase out all smoking rooms by the end of 2016. This is a public health issue, but is also to provide more space in the airport. (Kjersten Johnson)
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Sports

Salt Lake bike share program offers transportation, recreation

June 07, 2016 12:00 AM
A row of GREENbikes are stowed at a bike share station in Salt Lake City. GREENbike is a great option for a leisure activity this summer. (Nick Como)
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News

Utah Senate stops hate crimes bill

By Karma Hammouz
March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill that attempted to enhance methods of prosecuting hate crimes failed to pass in the Utah Legislature.
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Healthy Living

Utah sees worst air quality since 2013

February 11, 2016 12:00 AM
People display their signs during a public hearing to let federal regulators know what they think about a proposal to require more pollution controls at two of the state's oldest coal-fired power plants. Hundreds of people supporting the coal industry who oppose the plan were in attendance. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Local

Donations drop for Scouts in Utah after gay leader decision

November 16, 2015 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — One of the largest Boy Scout councils in the country is laying off employees because donations are down — possibly a side effect of tension between the Scouts and the Mormon church over this summer's decision to allow gay Scout leaders.
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Local

World Congress of Families IX: Panel discusses decline of faith, morality and family

By Steven Potter
October 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Father Josiah Trenham addresses an audience during a plenary panel on the decline of faith Thursday morning at the World Congress of Families in Salt Lake City. (Steven Potter)
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Campus News

Provo band works with Nightmare on 13th to host Halloween concert

By Austin Tenny
October 23, 2015 12:00 AM
The Red Yeti was formed March 2012 and was named after Colman Edwards' (second to right) old red van. the band used it to transport all of their equipment to concerts. (Photo:Ty Wilson)
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