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Mark Pope BYU basketball coach...
Colby Walker and Becky Bruce

UVU’s Mark Pope to become BYU basketball coach

UVU's Mark Pope has been introduced as the new head men's basketball coach at BYU, replacing the retiring Dave Rose. 
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Mary Richards

The Saints in St. Louis: connecting Missouri to modern Latter-day Saints

The expanded Gateway Arch Museum opened in February 2018, and millions of visitors can see the peaceful relationship between Church members and St. Louis.
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Mary Richards

Who is going to replace Dave Rose?

Now that Dave Rose is retiring as head coach of BYU Men's Basketball, the search is on for a replacement, UVU's head coach Mark Pope seems to be a strong possibility according to sports writers.
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Becky Bruce

BYU’s Dave Rose announces retirement at age 61

BYU head basketball coach Dave Rose has announced his retirement in a news conference at the Marriott Center where his team plays. 
5 years ago
BYU celebrates after their win against Auburn during a first-round game in the NCAA women's college...
Associated Press

Balanced BYU uses defense to beat Auburn in NCAA Tournament

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — BYU brought its own stellar defense against one of the best teams in the country at wreaking havoc all over the court. All week, the Cougars planned to play man defense against Auburn then switched it up to zone and that move paid off. Brenna Chase had 19 points, seven assists […]
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Dan Bammes

BYU responds to Department of Public Safety decertification notice

Brigham Young University has responded to a notice from the Utah Department of Public Safety seeking to decertify its police department.
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Emerson Oligschlaeger

BYU Law students “heart attack” Orem Islamic Center

BYU Law students presented their Muslim classmates with flowers and expressions of solidarity in response to the mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques.
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Kira Hoffelmeyer

Campus police could soon be subject to public records laws

S.B. 197 clarifies that campus police agencies like the BYU Police Department would be included in the state's definition of law enforcement agencies.
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BYU PD Officers...
Mark Oliver

Here’s why the Brigham Young Police Department is getting decertified

The clock is ticking for the BYU Police Department, which was decertified by the state of Utah as of Feb. 20. This is the first time in the history of the state of Utah that an entire police department has ever been decertified.
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COVID-19 exposure at Marriott Center...
Matthew Brooks

BYU holds the lead despite a San Diego resurgence, wins 87-73

PROVO – The BYU Cougars built a big lead but let the San Diego Toreros get within six late to make the game nearly a nail-biter in a 87-73 Cougar victory on Saturday night. The game was full of physical plays with players diving for loose balls, confrontations under the hoop and a painful head […]
5 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Investigators release more details into alleged BYU Police officer misconduct

More details are coming out about serious claims of an officer’s misconduct within the BYU Police Department which cause the department to be decertified.
5 years ago
BYU police campus police...
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce

BYU Police Department decertified by the state

The Utah Department of Public Safety has decertified the BYU Police Department, though the department will remain active while appealing.
5 years ago
Brigham Young guard Zac Seljaas reacts after making a three-point shot during the second half of an...
Adam Mason

BYU Men’s Basketball with big games this week in conference standings

The BYU Men's Basketball team is currently a little roll as they have won five conference games in a row and have won nine out its last eleven games.
5 years ago
COVID-19 exposure at Marriott Center...
Associated Press

Childs scores 18 to lift BYU past Loyola Marymount 70-62

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoeli Childs had 18 points and five assists as BYU defeated Loyola Marymount 70-62 on Saturday. Gavin Baxter had 13 points and seven rebounds for BYU (18-10, 10-3 West Coast Conference), which earned its fifth straight win. TJ Haws added 13 points and eight assists. Zac Seljaas had 12 points and […]
5 years ago
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Mary Richards

Popular Los Hermanos burns down in Provo

A fire burned for hours Monday evening and overnight into Tuesday morning at Los Hermanos, a long-time fixture on Center Street and a popular spot for Provo residents and BYU students. The structure is likely a total loss.
5 years ago
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Kira Hoffelmeyer

BYU’s football stadium is going to look a bit different this fall

The renderings for the renovations set for LaVell Edwards Stadium show newly connected walkways at the four corners of the stadium.
5 years ago
COVID-19 exposure at Marriott Center...
Mary Richards

Professor: gender pay gap not what it seems at BYU

"It’s no secret that the BYU student body is more likely to be married, they are more likely to have children at a younger age, and that’s true for men and women."
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson (11) moves under pressure from Western Michigan Bronc...
Matthew Brooks

BYU wins 49-18 in dominating bowl performance

BOISE – The BYU football team brought holiday cheer to a fan base that looked forward to the Cougars returning to a bowl game. BYU quarterback Zach Wilson was a blue-clad Santa on Friday and he gave gifts aplenty to his fellow Cougars. He went 18 for 18 passing, 317 yards, and four touchdowns. BYU […]
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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake after the Cougars' annual spring scrimmage, Saturday, April 7...
Mary Richards

It’s Bowl Game Day for BYU football

Win or lose, head BYU football coach Kalani Sitake says he's proud of his team and everything they've accomplished this season, headed into the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise. 
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Dave Rose retirement announcement...
Adam Mason

BYU Men’s basketball ready for Utes in up coming Beehive Classic

The Utes and Cougars are ready to battle in the Beehive Classic which will be played at Vivint Smart Home Arena Saturday.
5 years ago
Quarterbacks...
Josh Tilton

RIVALS: Utah recruits RBs who can throw, not quarterbacks

"How is it that some schools or pro teams, just are really good at recruiting quarterbacks and some aren't," Scott Mitchell, asked Jason Buck on 'Rivals'.
5 years ago
Cougars...
Josh Tilton

Emery, Cougars heat up in rout of Aggies | 95-80

The BYU Cougars scored a big win on Wednesday night over the Utah State Aggies 95-80 at the Mariott Center as Nick Emery returned to the Cougars.
5 years ago
COVID-19 exposure at Marriott Center...
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Lindsay Aerts

BYU confirms student dies after falling from campus building

A spokesman for Brigham Young University confirmed a student has died after falling from a building on campus earlier this week.
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Associated Press

No. 18 Utah rallies to top rival BYU 35-27

The University of Utah scored 28 unanswered points against BYU in the final 16 minutes of Saturday's game, beating the Cougars 35-27.
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