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16 things you didn't know about the Titanic disaster

By Sarah Burchett
April 15, 2015 12:00 AM
On April 15, 1912, the R.M.S. Titanic sank beneath the frigid waves of the North Atlantic, taking 1,517 of her passengers with her. One hundred three years later, the Titanic remains one of the most famous ships to ever set sail, and the story of her tragedy continues to captivate the minds of people everywhere. As we mark another anniversary of the Titanic disaster, here are a few interesting facts that might not be found in the history books.
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Life

15 of the most useless apps available

By Sarah Burchett
March 19, 2015 12:00 AM
We remember a time before the phrase 'there's an app for that' was commonplace. It was a simpler time, but we're grateful for the technological advances that brought us mobile banking, Google maps and news apps that deliver alerts directly to our phones. However, along with all the apps that make our lives better come a whole lot of apps that do absolutely nothing. Here are just a few examples of the world's weirdest and most useless apps.
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Food

Restaurant review: Zeek's Pieshake Parlour

By Sarah Burchett
March 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Sammy's is gone. Some are relieved. Some are depressed. All are wondering, what are things like at the restaurant that took its place?
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Campus

BYU students, The Universe to be recognized at Mark of Excellence Awards

By Sarah Burchett
March 11, 2015 12:00 AM
The Society of Professional Journalists will recognize students from The Universe at this year's Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards.
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Sports

Making the grade

November 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Fans sometimes forget that BYU student athletes are students first. As the semester winds down, student athletes have more to worry about than blocks and jump shots. They have final exams too. With many of their seasons in full swing, athletes need help keeping up with their studies. That’s where the Student Athlete Academic Center (SAAC) comes into play.
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Soccer

The NCAA Tournament and Mother Nature

November 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Hosting an NCAA Tournament isn’t easy, especially when you pile on a few inches of snow.
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Soccer

Journey to the tourney

November 09, 2012 12:00 AM
On Monday, the BYU women’s soccer team met at BYU Broadcasting to watch the NCAA Tournament selection show.
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Basketball

Bigger and better

November 02, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU Women’s Basketball is going big this season. When it comes to centers and forwards, their height puts them literally above the rest, but it’s not just their size that sets them apart. These Cougars make big things happen on the court.
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Basketball

Steed rides again

October 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Haley Steed came to BYU as a Freshman in 2006. Her dream? To play women’s basketball. A torn ACL and two medical redshirt years later, and she’s still here.
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Football

Notre Dame Déjà vu

October 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Provo - In 1994, the Cougars defeated Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish for the first time, led by running back Jamal Willis.
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Sports

Behind the blackout

October 12, 2012 12:00 AM
The Cougar Nation found out about the homecoming blackout against Oregon State, but BYU Athletic Marketing has been building up to the black for some time.
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Football

Trainers to the Rescue!

October 05, 2012 12:00 AM
Last week, medical staff carried two players from Hawaii off the field. So we ask, what happens when the injured players are our own?
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Football

You Are What You Eat - Even If You're An Athlete

September 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The saying goes, “You are what you eat.” BYU Football players take that one step further: how you eat is how you play.
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Cross Country

Walking the Walk

September 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Members of the BYU Women's Cross Country team run 40 to 75 miles each week, but many start their collegiate careers not by running, but by walking…right onto the team.
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Football

Holy War?

September 14, 2012 12:00 AM
In the modern era, the rivalry between BYU and the University of Utah is bigger than ever. It’s a fight not just between football teams, but between schools, cities, and ideas. When two rivals meet, there will be blood, sweat, and tears. No doubt it's a battle, but is it a holy war?
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