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Students “Take Back the Night” in Sexual Assault March

By Taylor Almond April 1, 2015

Students in matching purple T-shirts reading “Take Back The Night,” marched Wednesday from the U to Westminster College. The two-mile march, including about 50 participants, was planned by Students...

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Utah Residents and U Students Air Transportation Concerns

By Taylor Almond March 29, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last Thursday’s Wasatch Front Regional Council heard a total of five public comments in one day, more than they’ve ever heard in the span of 24 hours. OTHER...

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Rock the U Event Raises Money for Cancer

By Julianne Skrivan March 29, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Students rocked out on March 27 at the annual Rock the U dance-a-thon, but not as much as they would have liked to. YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: GRADUATION FAIR FILLS...

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U Housing Holds Donation Drive

By Kylee Ehmann March 26, 2015

As the semester winds down, students living in the U’s dorms face the daunting task of packing up their belongings and moving out. But there is an alternative for those who don’t want to haul it...

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Margaret Atwood Speaks at Kingsbury

By Kylee Ehmann March 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Margaret Atwood spoke about the value of the humanities Wednesday night. TOP READ NEWS STORY: HOW THE UTAH LEGISLATURE SUPPORTED THE U THIS SESSION Tickets to her...

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U Professor Develops Scientist Barbie to Inspire Young Girls

By Stefanie Arevalo March 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Swinging from the tree tops comes Barbie, clad in all her climbing gear and ready to do research. FEATURE STORY: HOW THE UTAH LEGISLATURE SUPPORTED THE U THIS SESSION Nalini...

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How the Utah Legislature Supported the U this Session

By Mary Royal March 24, 2015

Among the bills on Capitol Hill this legislative session were funding proposals to benefit disciplines and buildings at the U. One of the most widely publicized bills, SB009, suggested $45 million go...

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U Rugby Team Gets Financial Boost

By Carolyn Webber March 24, 2015

At the BYU-Utah rugby game this weekend, one business wasn’t choosing favorites. Cambridge Financial Center and partners donated $3,000 to each team at the match. Bryan Washburn, managing partner...

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Enrollment in Language Classes Down at the U and Nationwide

By Kylee Ehmann March 23, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Across the nation, college classrooms teaching foreign languages have grown a little quieter. MOST READ: MORMON STUDIES PROGRAM FUNDS NEW CLASSES ABOUT LDS RELIGION  In...

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U Health Care Celebrates March Madness with More Vasectomy Appointments

By Taylor Almond March 22, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When the players hit the court for March Madness, many men head to the doctor’s office — but not for the reasons you’d think. TOP STORY: CHILDREN'S BOOKS BUST...