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Art

Cosplaying thrives in Utah

By Ryan Hernandez
September 21, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU alumnus Ryan Stevens shows off his Captain America costume and shield at Salt Lake Comic Con. (Mark Loertscher)
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Art

Modern and ancient heroes share common themes, BYU professors say

By Sam Bigelow
August 18, 2017 12:00 AM
Superhero fans gathered together at the Capitol building in Salt Lake City for a major announcement regarding celebrity appearances at Salt Lake Comic Con. SLCC attendees often dress up as their favorite superhero, many of which are inspired by ancient Greek and Norse heroes. (Salt Lake Comic Con)
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Movies & Television

Superheroes not for all ages

By Ryan Hernandez
February 24, 2017 12:00 AM
Five-year-old Conner Bowen watches a superhero TV show. A recent study by BYU family life professor Sarah Coyne suggests some superhero media may not be suitable for younger audiences. (Krista Bowen)
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Books

Little guys meet their heroes at the Provo Library

By Carley Porter
September 27, 2016 12:00 AM
There was a rather large spike in superhero activity on Saturday morning, centered around the Provo Library on Academy Square. With a few exceptions, these superheroes were all under 4 feet tall.
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Devotionals and Forums

BYU Devotional: Sarah Coyne, we are of royal birth

By Akiko Chau
June 01, 2016 12:00 AM
Sarah M. Coyne, associate professor of the Department of Family Life, analyzed superheroes and princesses that media portray to imply what it truly means to be royal in her devotional address on Tuesday, May 31.
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Movies & Television

Movie sequels prove to be low-risk money makers

By Jake Healey
January 11, 2016 12:00 AM
It can be hard to see the movie industry as an industry. After all, films help viewers escape the day-to-day grind of life. Films let viewers set aside their worries and work for a time and just be entertained. Movies may take people away from their business, but the industry that makes films is one of the most cutthroat businesses around.
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Music

New SuperPop genre goes viral

By Hannah Wood
May 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Shaun Canon singing his SuperPop hits. (Shaun Canon)
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