Larsen: City will act to improve street safety Oct 17, 2008
"I call upon our Engineering Department, Police Department, Emergency Services Department, Traffic and Safety Committee, City Council, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Madison School District and other concerned citizens to develop a bicycle and pedestrian safety action plan," he said. He said the city's action plan would be based on recommendations from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and focus on the following. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
HOLY IMAGES (338) Oct 14, 2008
Be prepared to search your soul as you search for the line between reality and faith in 'The Reflections of Christ' photography exhibit, on display at Brigham Young University-Idaho through Oct. 17. The art is displayed in the Taylor building, divided into three sections. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Upper valley given clean bill of economic health Oct 11, 2008
Dr. Kirk Gifford, an economics professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho, said although unemployment has risen, it is still relatively low and banks in the region have been much more conservative in their lending practices. "Southeast Idaho and the west in general seem to be in better shape than the rest of the country," he said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Events Calendar Oct 10, 2008
Canadian fiddler Natalie MacMaster and her band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Hart Auditorium at Brigham Young University-Idaho, as part of the Center Stage Performing Arts Series ... Ken Cowan, award-winning organist, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Barrus Concert Hall at Brigham Young University-Idaho, as part of the Center Stage Performing Arts Series ... Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus, authors of "The Death of Environmentalism: will headline the event. Individual keynote-speaker tickets... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Harvest brings out the best in wholesome cooking Oct 10, 2008
They met while attending Brigham Young University-Idaho and were members of a post-secondary agriculture students club. Since their marriage, Dwight and Jamie have lived in Sugar City and spent six months in California before returning to Newd family fa works wi. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
University Division gets zapped Oct 8, 2008
Although they are experienced officers, the training is part of the transition as the city's police department absorbs five police officers who were formerly employed by Brigham Young University-Idaho under the city's University Division. Capt. Randy Lewis, a spokesman for the Rexburg Police Department, said the training, which includes firearms and breathalyzer training, is part of the routine orientation process for new hires at the department. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Pastor writes guide to Bible Oct 8, 2008
In his case he had Brigham Young University-Idaho teacher Robert Bird, Keith Walker of St. Anthony and one of Tousley's uncles who is in the publishing business offer their critiques, Tousley said. He also had professional help in selecting a cover design, the size of the book, the font and paper used, the cost and the distribution. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
AMAZING (10) Oct 5, 2008
Courtesy Photo--Brigham Young University-Idaho marketing student Matt Dyer leaps across a gap in a straw bale maze he and his friends Cameron Larsen and Derek Jones are building in Salem ... It's the brainchild of two Brigham Young University-Idaho students, Matt Dyer of Littleton, Colo. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Pedestrian accident fatal (268) Oct 3, 2008
Lusk is listed as an employee of Brigham Young University-Idaho on the school's Web site. Article Rating. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Web escalates newspapers' fight for survival Sep 21, 2008
Look at what it costs to buy distribution, said Clark Gilbert, an administrator at Brigham Young University-Idaho who has studied the newspaper industry. So you had barriers to entry, and prices were high and margins were high. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
ISU enrollment numbers drop Sep 18, 2008
He said some students who want to remain in the area are choosing Utah State University or Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg. Ford believes ISU s programs offer a quality education and said the university is looking to attract better students. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Ex-student receives probation for theft Sep 18, 2008
He then made it known that the former Brigham Young University-Idaho student is in counseling of her own volition. "I know I messed up my life," said Womack. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Idaho Supreme Court hears cases at BYU-I Sep 14, 2008
In order for students, faculty and the public to see the court at work, the Snow Drama Theater at Brigham Young University-Idaho became a courtroom for several hours. The event centered around Justices Jim Jones, Roger Burdick, Joel Horton and Warren Jones. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Judgmental questions Sep 13, 2008
Published: Friday, September 12, 2008 9:58 AM MDT REXBURG - On Thursday afternoon, students and faculty of Brigham Young University-Idaho asked questions of four members of the Idaho Supreme Court who are visiting the campus. The Idaho Supreme Court Justices will also be on the BYU-I campus today and will hear three cases during their visit. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Madison students sing about healthy eating Sep 13, 2008
Cassie Ames, a student teacher from Brigham Young University-Idaho, helped direct the nutrition students on this project. It is the first year the class has done this project, Ames said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Report: Gem State on shy side Sep 12, 2008
"It doesn't surprise me it would turn out that way," said Grover Wray, head of the sociology department at Brigham Young University-Idaho. A small rural setting does not have as much outside influence or cultural aspects, so it makes sense that a region like Idaho would be more introverted, said Wray. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
University pushes its laptop initiative Sep 11, 2008
MATT EICHNER/Standard Journal--Students talk to a Brigham Young University-Idaho Bookstore computer specialist Monday morning ... Published: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 10:50 AM MDT REXBURG - Brigham Young University-Idaho Chief Technology Officer Spaulding Jugganaikloo sees the future business environment for college graduates and is making sure BYU-I grads are prepared through the laptop initiative. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg Republicans energized by national conventi Sep 7, 2008
There are a few Republican Party events planned, including the first College Republicans meeting at Brigham Young University-Idaho on Sept. 11, debate night parties during the Obama-McCain debates coming up and a grass roots involvement training session on Oct. 11. Following the convention, the tired delegates will get a little rest before getting back to work for the maverick McCain, who made it clear he's not a party man, but a man who votes his conscience. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The need for seed Sep 7, 2008
MATT EICHNER/Standard Journal--A worker guides a beam into place as he walks on a truss a couple hundred feet above the dirt floor of the 15,000-seat auditorium that is under construction on the campus of Brigham Young University-Idaho on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENT. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-I president gives take on Amethyst Initiative Sep 7, 2008
Speaking on behalf of Brigham Young University-Idaho, President Kim B. Clark said, "Our perspective is clear - because of our faith and the commandments we live by we don't drink at any age. It is a nonissue for us.". The university president is still informed on the issue, however. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Locals react to McCain speech Sep 5, 2008
The professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho said the event wasn t dampened by Hurricane Gustav to the degree people feared it would be on Monday. It was a week filled with great speeches and it really kicked off this campaign, Nate said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
In the wind we truss Sep 5, 2008
MATT EICHNER/Standard Journal--A worker guides a beam into place as he walks on a truss a couple hundred feet above the dirt floor of the 15,000-seat auditorium that is under construction on the campus of Brigham Young University-Idaho on Thursday ... REXBURG - As the large trusses that will hold the roof on the 15,000-seat auditorium at Brigham Young University-Idaho are being worked into place, workers are strapped onto beams suspended a couple hundred feet over the dirt f loor below. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Palin gets high marks from GOP Sep 4, 2008
Nate, an Idaho delegate to the convention who lives in Rexburg and teaches at Brigham Young University-Idaho, said the energy in St. Paul, Minn. was over the top. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Rexburg's fire chief hangs up hook, ladder Sep 3, 2008
There is also a fire substation in Archer because of Larsen and an internship program with Brigham Young University-Idaho. Larsen is retiring because "Older people just don't make good firefighters," and according to the "rule of 80," it's Larsen's time to go. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Storm overshadows convention Sep 2, 2008
Ron Nate, an economics professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, is also serving as a delegate for the Gem State. He attended the 2004 GOP convention in New York as a guest, but like King, this is his first time as a delegate. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Economist to give Preston seminar Sep 1, 2008
Plus, several businesses in the area will be selected to receive one-on-one assistance from Brigham Young University-Idaho senior students and interns working in that particular entrepreneurial field. What we re looking for is a business already running and that has some clout behind them or (someone with an idea who) has done a lot of research, she said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Locals adapt to GOP changes Sep 1, 2008
She is a solid conservative and a fiscal conservative, said Nate, an economics professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho. We re very excited to have her on the ticket. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Locals react to McCain's VP Aug 30, 2008
Nate, an economics professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho, is one of five Eastern Idaho delegates going to the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul next week, where McCain s acceptance speech will undoubtedly be the climax. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Madison delegates to be at convention Aug 30, 2008
Ron Nate, chairman of the Madison County Republican Party, along with Marsha Bjornn, the District 7 chairman of the Idaho Republican Party, will head up the local delegation, which includes 10 students from Brigham Young University-Idaho. "We're looking forward to hearing from a lot of good Republicans," Nate said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Grounded... for now (255) Aug 30, 2008
With its main, 9,000-foot runway closed between Sept. 2 and Oct. 1, the airport will be in its least busy travel month, but it may impact student arrival for Brigham Young University-Idaho students, who will have to find another entry point into eastern Idaho. "We realize it's a bad time for BYU-Idaho because school starts," said Len Nelson the airport's director of aviation. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Disturbance in the force (237) Aug 30, 2008
REXBURG - The Idaho attorney general has issued a decision that will require revamping the way the Rexburg Police Department works with Brigham Young University-Idaho ... The attorney general said the city of Rexburg can't delegate its law enforcement authority to employees of a private corporation like Brigham Young University-Idaho, which pays for the wages and equipment of the Campus Division of the Rexburg Police Department. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
If you build it ... Aug 17, 2008
REXBURG - With the help of prefabrication construction methods, a large auditorium is taking shape at the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus. And the expansion to the Manwaring Center is also making a lot of progress with the building being largely closed in against the elements. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Board has some big plans, which include more seats Aug 13, 2008
He said the Fair Board hoped to enlist help from Brigham Young University-Idaho students to survey county residents about their opinions on the needs and costs. Keller said he had discussed funding methods with County Clerk Abbie Mace, such as bonds and levies. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg student takes iTuber prize Aug 6, 2008
"Punchline" by Brigham Young University-Idaho student Scott Winn won the grand prize and the money in the iTuber contest, a contest put on by the Idaho Potato Council, but he is focusing on putting two new films into Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah this year. The deadline is fast approaching, however, and post-production is very time consuming. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
An international luncheon Aug 2, 2008
Due to a shorter summer break for students at Brigham Young University-Idaho, student housing is at a premium. The sunbirds said they are debating on coming back in the future. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Youth set to take national stage Aug 2, 2008
Crane's journey to the national meet began on May 27 when he finished first in the softball throw at the area meet held on the campus of Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg. He threw the softball more than 30 feet further than his closest competitor. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg to welcome the world Jul 25, 2008
The festival is set to begin Saturday night with the opening ceremonies at the Brigham Young University-Idaho Viking Stadium. Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Donna Benfield said that during the ceremony, the teams enter the stadium carrying their country's flag and, while the event is formal, it is also very moving to see many of the nations coming together. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Former BYU-I student pleads guilty to grand theft charge Jul 23, 2008
Published: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 9:20 AM MDT REXBURG - A former Brigham Young University-Idaho student has pleaded guilty to one of the charges against her in a case involving items police say were stolen from area stores over several months. In 7th District Court on Monday, Tavia Joy Womack, 20, of Tucson, Ariz. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
A shadow of things to come Jul 20, 2008
More than 1,000 Brigham Young University-Idaho graduates and another 4,000 faculty and family members packed into a sweltering Hart Auditorium for the commencement services of the summer semester graduation. Speakers highlighted spiritual messages as BYU-I President Kim B. Clark, Relief Society President Julie B. Beck and Assistant to the Commissioner of Education for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Roger G. Christensen all talked about the importance of staying close to the... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Do you feel crowded? (156) Jul 18, 2008
"As we grow, that growth complements our quality of life rather than detracting from it." Larsen said the city worked with the Census Bureau to measure growth based on building permits, and that the city is already preparing for the 2010 census by working with various entities like Brigham Young University-Idaho to make sure there is an accurate count. The population figures are important to receive money from the state in profit-sharing funds. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Students finding fishers in northeastern N.D. Jul 17, 2008
Triska, of Wilton, also attends Frostburg State, and Pepper is a student at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho. The students started by placing "track plates" - pieces of aluminum set in a box and covered with soot and contact paper - at each location. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Julie B. Beck to speak at BYU-Idaho graduation Jul 4, 2008
REXBURG - Brigham Young University-Idaho will hold it summer commencement on July 18 and Relief Society general president Julie B. Beck of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be the featured speaker. The commencement will be at 6:30 p.m. In the Hart Auditorium and tickets are required. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Track star inducted into BYU-I hall of fame Jun 28, 2008
Jason Williams has been inducted into the Brigham Young University-Idaho Hall of Fame for Track 1997-1998. For Williams, one sport just wasn t enough. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
BYU-I construction moving quickly Jun 28, 2008
Published: Saturday, June 28, 2008 12:23 AM MDT With concrete columns for the new auditorium rising 75 feet into the air, construction on the campus of Brigham Young University-Idaho is making visible progress. "It has taken a long time to get the construction to the point where people can see work," said Rulon Nielsen, facilities planning and construction director. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg's Swimming Lessons Make Big Splash Jun 26, 2008
There are 10 swimming instructors, all Brigham Young University-Idaho students, most of them certified as Red Cross water safety instructors, said Hansen. They rotate throughout the day, each instructor teaching only four students at a time, with no more than 16 students in the pool at once. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The longest 26.1 miles Jun 17, 2008
To add to the large number of runners, the event quickly became a significant community event with over 200 volunteers, primarily from Brigham Young University-Idaho, and crowds of other community members, who turned out to Smith Park for an early-morning pancake breakfast, following which noisemakers were handed out to help cheer on the runners. Even after the race, Smith Park continued to stay busy with the Teton Dam Marathon Expo, which included music and various vendors and booths. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Athletes to Take Part in State Competition Jun 15, 2008
The athletes took part in the Eastern Idaho Regional Summer Games on June 7 on the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus in Rexburg ... The athletes earned their spots in state at the Eastern Idaho Regional Summer Games on June 7 on the campus of Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
One Heart Reaches Out to Many Orphans Jun 15, 2008
Published: Saturday, June 14, 2008 9:55 AM MDT Heidi Barker, recipient of the Brigham Young University-Idaho distinguished alumni award, didn't realize how easy it could be to save a person's life until she tried. "Latter-day Profiles," a BYU-I broadcasting program, recently did an interview with the Sugar City woman about the organization she co-founded, One Heart Bulgaria, and the work that she has done in giving time and resources to help the children that live in Bulgaria's orphanages. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
A PAT on the Back Jun 14, 2008
Goodliffe said the district works with Brigham Young University-Idaho students who create the literacy activities. Becky Stucki, a mother of two sons, is in the PAT program and said she finds the program helpful in teaching her children. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Student from Tucson arrested in E. Idaho burglary spree Jun 12, 2008
REXBURG, Idaho (AP) -- A 20-year-old Brigham Young University-Idaho student from Arizona has been arrested in connection with a shoplifting spree that hit 11 businesses in Rexburg, Idaho. Tavia Joy Womack of Tucson was arrested after stealing a guitar from a music store. (FOX 11, AZ)
Summer School is Hot in Fremont Jun 12, 2008
JOYCE EDLEFSEN/Standard Journal -- Brigham Young University-Idaho senior Elizabeth Field instructs Zyra Lopez and Allison Sanchez in a kindergarten summer school class at Lincoln Elementary School in St. Anthony ... Williams uses a brigade of Brigham Young University-Idaho students as aides. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Marathon Races Against Cystic Fibrosis Jun 11, 2008
Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 2:45 PM MDT One Brigham Young University-Idaho student was excited to learn about the city of Rexburg's Teton Dam Marathon on Saturday, and not because of the running. Cindy Ray, 19, of North Carolina has lived with cystic fibrosis all her life. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Police: Burglaries Solved Jun 11, 2008
Tavia Joy Womack, 20, a Brigham Young University-Idaho student from Tucson, Ariz. was arrested Saturday and has been charged with burglary and grand theft. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Philomath bids farewell to grads Jun 8, 2008
Fisher said he had plans to attend Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg for a year before leaving on a Mormon mission, while Erickson had just six weeks left in town before he jumped right into a summer term at BYU in Provo, Utah. I have a cousin going up there, so I decided why not. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Cutting Themselves Jun 3, 2008
Psychologist Julie Shiffler of the Brigham Young University-Idaho counseling center said cutting is one of the main forms of self-harm. "Cutting is a compulsive behavior, like eating disorders, like pornography, like compulsive overeating. It represents a way to avoid real feelings ... a way to avoid feelings of distress," Shiffler said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Four-Car Wreck on 20 May 23, 2008
He said he was in the Hart Building at Brigham Young University-Idaho waiting for his family to arrive for Rigby High School's graduation ceremonies when he learned about the accident. "I used to be a firefighter/EMT and I've been to a lot of wrecks, but it's a little different when it's your own vehicle and your own family," Banneck said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Idaho teachers find better pay in Wyoming May 18, 2008
"And I worked for the government, no less," said Ashton, a native of Logan, Utah, who graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho. In 2006, Ashton moved his family back to Rexburg so he could take a job teaching orchestra at Madison Middle School. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BYU-I Professor Shares Ways to Cope with Day-to-Day Strain (448) May 2, 2008
TERESA YOUNG/Standard Journal -- Brigham Young University-Idaho student Miriam Lopez exercises in the Hart building ... Samuel Clay, the Brigham Young University-Idaho psychology department chair, teaches a class about stress management. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Crime down at BYU-Idaho Apr 20, 2008
News - Idaho State Journal. Capt. Garth Gunderson of the Rexburg Police University Division said the number of reported crimes is less than half the number reported 10 years ago. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
BYU-I Crime Drops Apr 19, 2008
Published: Friday, April 18, 2008 11:51 AM MDT REXBURG Though the number of students attending Brigham Young University-Idaho is increasing, the number of university-related crimes has dropped. Capt. Garth Gunderson of the Rexburg Police University Division said the number of crime cases has been cut in half compared to what it was 10 years ago. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The BYU-I Labyrinth Apr 16, 2008
KYRA DAVIS/Standard Journal -- Campus construction has caused many detours for students at Brigham Young University-Idaho, but school officials say students are cooperative and obey safety instructions ... Published: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:20 PM MDT REXBURG If you have driven past the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus lately, you may have noticed more progress on the building projects in the middle of campus. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
An Occasion for Celebration Apr 13, 2008
Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008 6:58 PM MDT REXBURG The Hart Auditorium was filled with excitement Friday as Brigham Young University-Idaho students closed one chapter of their lives, and prepared for the next. More than 1,400 students wearing the black and blue robes filled more than the usual amount of chairs during a graduation ceremony, which President Kim Clark said was due to 72 percent of the class choosing to walk. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Grad tickets $50 apiece Apr 11, 2008
Published: Thursday, April 10, 2008 2:37 PM MDT REXBURG Brigham Young University-Idaho winter graduates are looking for ways to get extra tickets for Friday's limited-seating ceremony, and some are cashing in on others' wants. More than 1,400 students will be participating in commencement, and each student has been allotted two tickets for family or friends. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
A Test With No Correct Answer Apr 11, 2008
KYRA DAVIS/Standard Journal -- Skip Wright, left, explains how his senior capstone project works to Greg Roach, a Brigham Young University-Idaho professor ... Published: Thursday, April 10, 2008 2:37 PM MDT Brigham Young University-Idaho mechanical engineering students showed off their semester projects that took them from the classroom to the real world. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Getting into police work Mar 30, 2008
Anderson originally hails from Weiser and made his way to Eastern Idaho to attend Rick's College, now Brigham Young University-Idaho, in Rexburg, where he received his associate in arts degree. He also met his wife there and they eventually moved to Pocatello where Anderson enrolled at Idaho State University. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
