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BYU students shine at Miss Utah's 100th anniversary competition

Cate Carnesecca
By Cate Carnesecca
July 22, 2026 09:58 AM
Several Brigham Young University students competed at the Miss Utah organization's 100th anniversary from June 18-20, 2026.
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Provo fire chief honors captain and family who died in flash flood

By Ella Habermeyer
July 22, 2026 11:11 AM
Provo fire chief Jeremy Headman addressed the deaths of Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long, his wife and three children during a press conference at Provo City Hall on Tuesday, July 21.
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Sports

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Underrated no more? Utah baseball's past, present and future

By Jordan Corbett
July 29, 2026 10:34 AM
Long before the Salt Lake Bees packed the shiny new Ballpark at America First Square, before BYU joined the Big 12, and long before local business moguls began dreaming of Major League Baseball in Utah, another team was carving out its place in the state's baseball history.
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Associate Professor Jeff Bednar shares insights on enduring trials with no end

By Brittan Redford
July 21, 2026 07:00 PM
Jeff Bednar, an associate professor in the Management Department at BYU and the son of Elder Bednar addressed students and faculty on July 21 about enduring trials with no end.
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Professor Tim McLain announced as new dean for College of Engineering

By Clara Pierce
July 20, 2026 09:44 AM
Tim McLain was appointed dean for the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering. He began his term July 1.
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BYU professor gains international recognition for 'A Short Stay in Hell' novella

By Davey Gibson
July 20, 2026 09:35 AM
Author, researcher and Brigham Young University professor; Steven Peck is a man of many interests.
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Men’s golf coach Bruce Brockbank invites everyone to ‘Share in the Light’

Cate Carnesecca
By Cate Carnesecca
July 14, 2026 01:36 PM
Bruce Brockbank, the head coach of men’s golf at Brigham Young University, addressed students in a devotional on July 14 before his retirement about the power of sharing light.
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A look at the Water Lantern Festival

By Ella Habermeyer
July 22, 2026 10:02 AM
Water lanterns glittered in Salt Lake City during a Water Lantern Festival on June 27.
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Music Bachs: BYU football brothers strike a different chord

Cate Carnesecca
By Cate Carnesecca
July 20, 2026 12:14 PM
On July 13, Tiger and Bear Bachmeier, BYU football stars and brothers, along with their uncle Donald, otherwise known as the Music Bachs, performed a set of some of their favorite songs.
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Stephen King calls out Utah's book bans

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
July 16, 2026 12:37 PM
Award-winning author Stephen King is speaking out against Utah's book banning practices.
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Trump signs executive orders shrinking two Utah monuments by about 90% each

By Ella Habermeyer
July 15, 2026 10:29 AM
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Monday afternoon reducing the size of southern Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments by about 90% each.
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Sports

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Former Cougar Brandon Davies retires from professional basketball

Nate Church
By Nate Church
July 23, 2026 03:12 PM
Former BYU basketball player Brandon Davies has announced his retirement from professional basketball after 13 years.
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Sports

BYU's AJ Dybantsa named Big 12 male athlete of the year

Nate Church
By Nate Church
July 23, 2026 10:49 AM
Former BYU Cougar AJ Dybantsa was named Big 12 Male Athlete of the Year Thursday morning.
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Sports

How BYU is helping Keanu Tanuvasa prepare for fatherhood

Nate Church
By Nate Church
July 22, 2026 03:43 PM
Keanu Tanuvasa has started in 33 college football games. He’s sacked quarterbacks, swatted passes down and forced fumbles.
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BYU men's basketball announces non-conference schedule

Nate Church
By Nate Church
July 20, 2026 10:47 AM
BYU men’s basketball has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season.
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Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence: 250 Years of trying to fulfill the promise

Sariah Francis
By Sariah Francis
July 03, 2026 10:00 AM
Content with his intellectual, architectural and other pursuits at home in Monticello, Thomas Jefferson had no intention of becoming a political leader during the founding of America.
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In-Depth

Independence: Declared yet undefined

Emily Walker
By Emily Walker
June 29, 2026 10:00 AM
The definition of independence has changed in America's 250 years. Are we still an independent nation, or a nation of independents?
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In-Depth

The film history of Monument Valley

Daegan Beus
By Daegan Beus
May 27, 2026 04:28 PM
One of Hollywood's most iconic sets, used over the decades for dozens of films, isn't a set at all. It's in the middle of nowhere, and filmmakers have been drawn to its magic.
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Ancients among RV parks

Ellie Lewis
By Ellie Lewis
April 03, 2026 02:42 PM
I grew up in San Diego, California. I don’t think you could get much farther from the glitzy, coastal, big-city feel than Bluff, Utah.
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Video of the Day

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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Fleeing car ends up on top of cop car

By Universe Contributor
July 23, 2026 11:32 AM
(CNN Newsource, Sandy Springs PD)
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Video of the Day: Dignified transfer held for four U.S. soldiers

By Universe Contributor
July 22, 2026 02:09 PM
(CNN Newsource, POOL)
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Video of the Day: ‘Jimothy’ the viral raccoon

By Universe Contributor
July 21, 2026 10:30 AM
(CNN Newsource, @c1vrgr1, Jonas H)
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Video of the Day: Fight between players at World Cup final

By Universe Contributor
July 20, 2026 12:10 PM
(X/BrickCenter_)
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