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Recent college campus violence incites concern, leaders encourage vigilance

By Megan Brugger
November 24, 2022 12:00 AM
The Orem Police Department responds to a shooting at Axis Luxury Student Living. Two students were shot and are expected to make a full recovery. (Video courtesy of Dejon Brooks) The stabbings of four University of Idaho students, a shooting at University of Virginia, a suspected bomb threat at The University of Utah hospital and the most recent shooting at Axis Luxury Student Living in Orem have generated questions about the safety of college campuses.
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Local

Utah ranks second best state for teachers

By Kalei Tomberlin
November 18, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU students and alumni from the McKay School of Education reflect on their experiences after Utah ranked second best in the nation for states to teach in, according to Wallethub.
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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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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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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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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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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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State

Utah task force announces economic plan in response to COVID-19

March 25, 2020 12:00 AM
By Sydnee Gonzalez and Spencer McWilliams
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Metro

Out-of-state students can still vote without registering in Utah

By Christian Clark
June 16, 2016 12:00 AM
Texas state Sen. Juan 'Chuy' Hinojosa looks at maps on display before a Senate Redistricting committee hearing in Austin, Texas. Many BYU students are from Texas and can vote by registering for an absentee ballot through their state's website. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Opinion Outpost

Opinion Outpost Jan. 19

By Sarah Burchett
January 15, 2016 12:00 AM
The Opinion Outpost features opinions and commentary on the latest hot topics from national news sources. As much as you love hearing from The Universe, we thought you might like to hear from journalists around the nation.
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Local

Herbert encourages balance between state and federal government regulation

By Alex E. J. Mohammad
January 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. and Chair of the National Governors Association Gary Herbert spoke about 'State of the States' address on Thursday, Jan. 7 insisting that the federal and state governments rehabilitate an equilibrium of power.
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Healthy Living

Utah Highway Patrol trooper returns to work after being shot

November 30, 2015 12:00 AM
Lt. Paul Kotter of the Utah Highway Patrol shows his protective vest with bullet holes during a press conference in Taylorsville, Utah, Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Kotter survived despite being shot three times during a shootout after a traffic stop near Hill Air Force Base. (Ravell Call/The Deseret News via AP)
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Life

Dan Liljenquist finds strength in hard work, learning and faith

By Joshua Faber
April 23, 2015 12:00 AM
It is 8 a.m., and Dan Liljenquist has a phone to his ear as he drops his dry cleaning off. He is preparing to catch the 10:30 a.m. flight out of Salt Lake City to Nevada, where he will consult with lawmakers there on how they can reform their pension system.
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Nation

Obama on war powers request: Islamic State is going to lose

By Sarah Burchett
February 11, 2015 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Wednesday that the U.S.-led military coalition will succeed in destroying the Islamic State group as he asked Congress for fresh war powers.
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Local

Answer your way to a college scholarship

By Kate Hollis
December 03, 2012 12:00 AM
A new online game site focuses on rewarding students for their knowledge with college scholarships.
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Basketball

Cyclone challenge

November 30, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU's men's basketball team is off to Ames, IA tomorrow for its first official away game facing Big XII foe Iowa State. The Cyclones bring an 11-game homecourt winning streak to Saturday's match-up, and BYU Senior Guard Craig Cusick knows a win won't come easily.
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Local

New dialysis treatment center opens in Utah

By Kate Hollis
November 24, 2012 12:00 AM
A new comprehensive dialysis center at Intermountain Medical Center has opened in Salt Lake Valley.
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Local

Utah school district sued after censorship in elementary school

By Kate Hollis
November 16, 2012 12:00 AM
The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Utah filed a lawsuit against the Davis School District after elementary schools in the district were instructed to remove a book portraying same-sex parents from the open shelves.
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