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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...

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Children’s Books Bust Through March Madness Brackets

By Kylee Ehmann March 22, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The move through the bracket was a long, tough battle, but “The Day the Crayons Quit” managed to come out on top in the Salt Lake City Public Library’s March...

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U Commencement Speakers Follow Tradition of Excellence

By Mary Royal March 12, 2015

Seven women, six religious leaders, eight authors and thirteen politicians walk into graduation. Although this sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, the numbers actually represent some of those who...

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Red Butte Garden Introduces Interactive Video Games

By Kylee Ehmann March 11, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Visitors can fight off invading armies, run restaurants and find missing treasure at Red Butte Garden this spring, all with the help of a smart phone. FEATURE STORY:...

LGBTQ+ Community Faces Stigmas

By Julianne Skrivan March 10, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Utah is home to one of the largest LGBTQ+ communities in the nation, but that doesn’t mean hurtful stereotypes aren’t still present. WHAT YOU MISSED: SNOW PARTY...