Calhoun hosts press conference as Air Force prepares to host No. 16/18 BYU Nov 12, 2008
It's the final home game of the season this Saturday when the Falcons host No. 16/18 ranked Brigham Young University in a 1:30 p.m. contest. This game will be the last home game for 18 Air Force seniors. (Airforcesports.com)
Five finalists named for school music director Nov 11, 2008
Ben Arnold, director of the University of Kentucky School of Music; Dale Monson, director of the School of Music at Brigham Young University; and Steven Moser, senior associate dean of the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Southern Mississippi. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Prop. 8 protestors march in SLC Nov 11, 2008
" A similar protest took place at the LDS temple in Westwood Los Angeles Thursday afternoon drawing crowds of more than 2,000. Copyright Brigham Young University 10 Nov 2008. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Toreros Participate In Big West Shootout Nov 11, 2008
They posted losses to Brigham Young University, UNLV, and UC Davis. The team started out with a solid sixth place finish out of 14 total teams in the 200 medley relay in a time of 1:52. (Usdtoreros.com)
Sooner vs. later: Is there an ideal age for first marriage? Nov 10, 2008
Two yet-unpublished papers co-written by Jason Carroll, an associate professor of family life at Brigham Young University, reviewed data collected in 2004-06 based on student questionnaires of 448 items. One study of 788 college students ages 18-25 from five campuses across the country analyzed marriage readiness by asking "Do you think that you are ready to be married?" Most weren't: 60% of men and 67% of women answered "no," and only 9% of men and 5% of women said "yes." Almost one-third of... (USA Today -- News)
Thousands in Los Angeles protest gay-marriage ban Nov 9, 2008
Once a devout Mormon who graduated from the church's Brigham Young University, the 41-year-old Cross was disowned by his family and his church after he was outed as a gay man in 2001. "They are on the losing side of history," Cross said Thursday of the church's opposition to gay marriage. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Kahuku Library Set to Host Seven November Programs Nov 9, 2008
Come join us for the "40th Birthday Bash of Kahuku Public l Library" on Tuesday, November 18th from 3 p.m. 7 p.m. This celebration will feature music by Sammy Langi, Laie Serenaders, Brigham Young University Hawaii Music Club, Benny Kai, and others; plus hula with Kela Miller and Keialani Ah Puck, the new Kahuku Library bookmobile, a DVD showcasing the library's goals and its history, displays by non-profit community services, and a variety of food and refreshments to sample. Sponsored by... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Homeowners resort to yard sales to pay mortgage Nov 9, 2008
The sales are part of the once-underground "thrift economy," as a team of Brigham Young University sociologists have called it, which includes thrift stores, pawnshops and so-called recessionistas shopping for name brands at Goodwill. "This is the perfect storm for garage sales," said Gregg Kettles, a visiting professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles who studies outdoor commerce. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Michael Brian Callahan Nov 9, 2008
He received a bachelor s degree from Brigham Young University and a master s degree from Boston University. It was during his years at BYU that he met and married his wife of 37 years, Deena K. Walton. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
DU late today because of election night Nov 9, 2008
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Stafford writer is big name in West Traci Hunter Abramson is a grown woman with one thing in common with Hannah Montana. Like the secret pop star, Abramson also leads something of a double life. Nov 8, 2008
She studied business at Brigham Young University in Utah. After graduating, she moved to Northern Virginia and was a finance officer with the CIA.. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
NEWS IN BRIEF Nov 8, 2008
Prosecutors offered Joel Courtney the deal if he would lead investigators to the body of the 19-year-old Brigham Young University student, who disappeared in Oregon in 2004. A trial is expected in 2009. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
New perk for professors? Nov 8, 2008
Fifty-five research institutions have this type of policy, including the University of Utah and Brigham Young University. Instituting CGMD at USU would bring the school in line with peer institutions. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Yard sales soar Nov 8, 2008
A 2003 Brigham Young University study concluded middle-income people were beginning to shop yard sales "for more than just trinkets and books," said Ralph B. Brown, a study author, "but for clothes, kitchen wares and other essentials."That trend is likely to increase, Brown believes. "The current economic meltdown will only send more middle-income earners and others to [yard sales and thrift shops] for more types of items," he wrote in an e-mail. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Going out a champion Nov 8, 2008
She is leaning toward attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah on a track scholarship. However, she is exploring all of her options before making a final decision. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Events calendar Nov 7, 2008
The Boston Brass will perform at 7:30 p.m at Barrus Concert Hall of the Snow Center for Performing Arts at Brigham Young University-Idaho, as part of the Center Stage Performing Arts Series ... New York Chamber Soloists will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Barrus Concert Hall of the Snow Center for the Performing Arts at Brigham Young University-Idaho, as part of the Center Stage Performing Arts Series ... New York Chamber Soloists will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Barrus Concert Hall of the Snow Center for... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
BYU Tuition Rises for Coming Year Nov 7, 2008
Brigham Young University officials released the new tuition costs for the 2009-2010 school year: a 5 ... Copyright Brigham Young University 5 Nov 2008. (The Daily Universe, UT)
BYU Daily News for November 6, 2008 Nov 7, 2008
Copyright, Brigham Young University Department of Communications, Broadcast Group ... Copyright Brigham Young University 6 Nov 2008. (The Daily Universe, UT)
La'ie temple to display 1855 Hawaiian Book of Mormon Nov 6, 2008
The family of the late Ford Clark, a longtime Honolulu resident and businessman originally from Farmington, Utah, donated the book to the Brigham Young University Hawai'i Archives in 1978. Clark, who served twice as a Mormon missionary in Hawai'i and spoke fluent Hawaiian, received it as a gift at the end of his first mission in 1920. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Let’s go Cougars! Nov 6, 2008
Having done time at the Y, it wasn t my choice, but it will be all right, Larsen joked, referring to Brigham Young University s mascot. E-mail. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
• Central Idaho newspaper archives under wraps Nov 6, 2008
Jerry Brady, former publisher of the Wood River Journal and majority shareholder of the Post Register newspaper in Idaho Falls, donated a similar historical archive of the Post Register, dating from about 1900, to Brigham Young University North. Brady sold the assets of the Wood River Journal to Express Publishing before ceasing publication on Oct. 22. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Obama's global to-do list Nov 6, 2008
He is a professor of international communications at Brigham Young University. Buzz Up. (Yahoo News)
Gerald Named Finalist for Sportsmanship Award Nov 6, 2008
Former Brigham Young University Head Football Coach LaVell Edwards chairs the selection committee ... Jan Jorgensen, Brigham Young University. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Davis Named to COY Watch List Nov 6, 2008
Bryant College Coach of the Year Watch List in alphabetical order by coach: Tim Brewster - University of Minnesota Mack Brown University of Texas Pete Carroll University of Southern California Mark Dantonio - Michigan State University Butch Davis University of North Carolina Pat Fitzgerald Northwestern University Ralph Friedgen University of Maryland Todd Graham University of Tulsa Mike Gundy - Oklahoma State University Brady Hoke -... (InsideCarolina.com)
Women's Basketball Game Notes: Concordia Exhibition Nov 6, 2008
Even with her short stature of 5' 3" she recorded 61 total rebounds, nine of which were offensive as well as posting two blocked shots. Her perseverance and determination will certainly give her a winning edge. Grohs can switch from guard to forward and averaged 7.1 points per game last season. She led the team in blocked shots with 28 and recorded the third-most points for the season with 212. She also tied for second-most steals with 24. Grohs is a consistent player on both the offense and... (Isubengals.com)
Letters to the DU Editor for Nov. 5, 2008 Nov 6, 2008
This is in response to Monday's viewpoint, "Sexually Explicit Lyrics." As an incoming freshman to Brigham Young University, I had high expectations of the standards upheld here ... Copyright Brigham Young University 5 Nov 2008. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Proposition 8 and 102 pass, banning gay marriage Nov 6, 2008
6 million, relying heavily on contributions of $10,000 or more from individual families," according to the Arizona Daily Star. In contract to California's Proposition 8, Gay marriage is already illegal in Arizona by virtue of state law, a law that the state Court of Appeals upheld in a ruling and which the state Supreme Court declined to review. Copyright Brigham Young University 5 Nov 2008. (The Daily Universe, UT)
NAADD Seeks Nominations for 2008-09 Awards Nov 5, 2008
Michael Middleton, the executive director of Brigham Young University's Cougar Club echoes the sentiment, saying, "The decision to nominate one of our key volunteers for one of NAADD's national awards is one that I will never regret. Mitch McCuistion has been part of our Cougar House program for eight years now - from helping establish the program to reaching the million-dollar mark in gifts - I know it meant a lot to him that our athletics department wanted to recognize his efforts. While the... (Nacda.com)
Courtney refuses plea deal (75) Nov 5, 2008
She was a freshman at Brigham Young University on summer break. Police arrested Courtney, a 42-year-old Beaverton resident, following a 15-month investigation. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Election -- Madison County races and bios Nov 5, 2008
Brown is a graduate of Ricks College, Brigham Young University and the University of Idaho Law School. He has been the Madison County Prosecutor since June of 1993, when he was appointed to fill the position vacated by Mark Rammell, who became a Magistrate Judge. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Aggies assist in student-run exit poll Nov 4, 2008
The poll is sponsored by Brigham Young University s Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy, which enlists three dozen of its political science and statistics students to help organize the poll. Their tasks include drawing a random sample, designing the surveys, training students as election day interviewers and programming computer systems for the data from several thousand completed surveys. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
ELECTION 2008: Bradley tries to unseat Dever as Sheriff Nov 4, 2008
Education: Attended University of Arizona, Brigham Young University and San Diego State with emphasis on English and criminal justice. Employment history: Currently is sheriff, serving in third term; previously was a deputy sheriff for 20 years. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Father hands down love of puppetry to his son Nov 3, 2008
"Matthew McGee staged his first puppet shows at area libraries this summer as part of a free reading program.Randel McGee began performing in 1976 when he was a student at Brigham Young University and joined the children's theater troupe. Randel McGee's wife, Marsha, made the first Groark puppet, with its pea-green body and yellow belly, in 1978. A few weeks later he performed at a children's birthday party. Since then he's staged almost 6,000 shows, including in Japan, Korea, Singapore and at... (Fresno Bee)
Knock, knock have you voted? Nov 3, 2008
Brigham Young University political science professor Kelly Patterson says early voting is changing campaigns in other ways, too. For example, early voting means "that the last-weekend negative ad won't have the effect it would have had years ago. The last-minute attack becomes the last three-weeks attack, unfortunately.". (Deseret News)
Making a first impression that really counts Nov 3, 2008
BACA was founded in 1995 in Utah by John Paul Chief Lilly, a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist/supervisor who teaches at Brigham Young University. There are chapters across the United States and in Australia, with more starting in Europe and Canada. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
A ‘versatile instrument’ Nov 3, 2008
Swindler and her husband, Doug, moved to Logan several months ago after graduating from Brigham Young University in Provo. There, she performed at the request of friends treating their girlfriends to romantic Italian dinners, at church activities and with friends just for fun. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
College of Business and Technology ranks high Nov 3, 2008
East Tennessee State University's College of Business and Technology is listed among the nation's most outstanding business schools in the Princeton Review 2009 edition of "Best 296 Business Schools." Although the institutions are not ranked academically, ETSU was singled out for special national recognition by ranking fourth in the "Best Classroom Experience" category and fifth in "Most Family Friendly."ETSU's ranking has moved up since last year, when the college was designated seventh in... (East Tennessean, TN)
Holbein, Miller Nov 2, 2008
She is currently attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, majoring in marriage, family and human development ... He is currently attending Brigham Young University in Provo and majoring in economics. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mormon Church purchases Maricopa land from builders Nov 2, 2008
Fulton Homes founder Ira Fulton is a high-profile Mormon and philanthropist who has donated more than $250 million combined to Arizona State University, the church-owned Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. The two home builders' losses associated with purchasing and later selling the land are commensurate with the overall market's decline. (AZCentral -- Business)
Matthew Vadum Nov 1, 2008
She graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Marriage, Family and Human Development and from University of Arizona with a Masters in Public Administration. She works to increase donor support for CRCs work. (Harper's Magazine)
• Mormons stock up after food shortage fears Nov 1, 2008
org) and presents new Brigham Young University scientific research that "properly packaged, low-moisture foods, stored at room temperature or cooler (75 degrees or lower), remain nutritious and edible much longer than previously thought.". "We are kind of specialists," said Bradshaw, noting that he and Donna came from families that had big gardens. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Significant Fossil Discovery In Utah Shows Land Plants Of 200 Million Years Ago Oct 31, 2008
Some of these include: the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, the Smithsonian, the Museum of Natural History in New York, the University of California Berkeley, the University of Wyoming and the University of Kansas. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Unconventional Leach has teams scared Oct 30, 2008
Leach attended Brigham Young University, where he did not play football, though it would be nice to believe that he absorbed some of Norm Chows passing wizardry by sheer osmosis. In fact, Leach barely got on the field as a high school sub in Cody, Wyo. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Plant fossils from Jurassic found in Utah Oct 30, 2008
Specimens have been requested by researchers elsewhere, including those at the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, the Smithsonian and the Museum of Natural History in New York. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Scout helps restore nursing home landscape Oct 29, 2008
He is planning on attending BYU (Brigham Young University) in Provo, Utah, and is planning on serving a 2-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Angus has been on the varsity football team, varsity cross country team, varsity wrestling and varsity track. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Elections study: Voters like fresh faces at polling places Oct 29, 2008
The findings come from a study by Kent State University's Ryan L. Claassen, who collaborated with Brigham Young University researchers Quin Monson, Kelly Patterson and David Magleby, to conduct exit polling following the 2006 midterm election in Ohio's Franklin and Summit counties. The research team used exit polling to assess voters' reaction to service at voting locations. (EurekAlert!)
BYU Daily News for October 27, 2008 Oct 28, 2008
Copyright, Brigham Young University Department of Communications, Broadcast Group ... Copyright Brigham Young University 27 Oct 2008. (The Daily Universe, UT)
How Breastfeeding Transfers Immunity To Babies Oct 27, 2008
Everybody hears that breastfeeding is good for the baby, said Eric Wilson, the Brigham Young University microbiologist who is the lead author on the study ... (Credit: Image courtesy of Brigham Young University). (Science Daily)
LOCAL FOLKS:Ballet teacher soaks up Southern culture Oct 27, 2008
Born in The Netherlands, 41-year-old Dijkwel is a ballet teacher who spent the past nine years sharing his knowledge with ballet students at Brigham Young University. His wife, Sayuri, is a Japanese native who took a job as a translator for Toyota in April. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Sister held even closer Oct 27, 2008
While Christian finished his degree in facilities management at Brigham Young University, Stephanie stayed at home with the children. They moved from Provo to a job in New Jersey and later Mesa, where Christian was raised as one of 11 kids. (AZCentral -- News)
Utah one of world's best spots for dinosaurs Oct 25, 2008
BYU Earth Science Museum: Brigham Young University Earth Science Museum is a research center - students behind a glass partition clean bones, and the dinosaur displays are magnificent. Highlights include the skeleton of a torvosaurus, a predator with teeth that hang like stalactites. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Academic Achievements Oct 25, 2008
The National Science Foundation recently named as a 2008 Fellows Christopher Palmer a graduate in economics from Brigham Young University. The three-year award includes an annual $30,000 stipend, plus tuition, for master s and doctoral work. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
From the A.D.'s Desk with Jeff Tingey Oct 24, 2008
With this in mind ISU Athletics will be instigating a premium ticket requirement with regards to ticket purchases for the men's basketball game against Brigham Young University. For the men's basketball game against BYU on Saturday, November 29th, individual tickets will not be available for purchase until Monday, November 24th. (Isubengals.com)
LaReal Mitchell Oct 24, 2008
She graduated from Brigham Young University on June 5, 1950, with a bachelor s degree. She married Keith Wright Calderwood on June 7, 1950, in the Salt Lake Temple. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Gordon Highlanders Basketball is Back Oct 23, 2008
Tony Ingle guided the program until 1988 and later joined the staff at Brigham Young University. After eight solid seasons at BYU, he returned to Georgia as the head coach at Kennesaw State University. (Thomaston Times, GA)
'Would the Last Honest Reporter Please Turn On the Lights?'... Oct 23, 2008
He received degrees from Brigham Young University (1975) and the University of Utah (1981). He currently lives in Greensboro, North Carolina. (The Drudge Report)
Dance-votional brightens Tuesday with kicks, twirls and leaps Oct 23, 2008
" With the groups dancing together with their different colored costumes, the theme "kaleidoscope of movement" proved itself. The Ballroom Dance Company was the first group to perform after the opening number. Hips shaking and skirts twirling, the dance company brought Latin influence to the devotional with their black costumes, accented with hot pinks and lime greens. Moving from ballroom, Theater Ballet performed next. With flowing green, blue and yellow costumes, the ballerinas danced... (The Daily Universe, UT)
Air Force Invests $12 Million in Research Oct 23, 2008
Air Force officials invest $12 million in research program (DOD DefenseLINK)
Project thermo-STAT Focuses on Impact of Rising Temperatures on Polar Bears, Sea Ice, and Arctic Habitat Oct 22, 2008
Detailed information on each of the programs can be found online at The project thermo-STAT(TM) team includes members of PBI's Scientific Advisory Council: Dr. Steven C. Amstrup, research wildlife biologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK; Dr. Donald Moore, associate director for animal care, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Washington, D.C. and founding vice-chair and current advisor of animal welfare, American Zoo ium Association (AZA); Dr. Thomas S. Smith, associate... (PR Newswire)
Digirad Corporation Announces Appointment of Todd Clyde as Chief Executive Officer Oct 21, 2008
Prior to joining Digirad, he held senior finance and accounting positions at Verance Corporation, I-Bus/Phoenix and Ernst , LLP. Clyde holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and a Masters of Accountancy from Brigham Young University. About Digirad Digirad Corporation provides diagnostic nuclear and ultrasound imaging systems and services to physicians' offices, hospitals and other medical services providers for cardiac, vascular, and general imaging applications. (PR Newswire)
Viewpoint: Our sonice youth; playlists transform dating process Oct 21, 2008
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ISU News: Trio joins Dean's Advisory Council Oct 19, 2008
Gentile teamed up with Brigham Young University psychology professor and lead author Ross Flom and Anne Pick, professor emeritus in the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota, on the study of 96 infants. Their paper "Infants; discrimination of happy and sad music," will be published in the upcoming issue of the academic journal Infant Behavior and Development. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Wade Brooksby named to Zila Inc. board Oct 18, 2008
Brooksby earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting and a master s degree in accounting from Brigham Young University. For more. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Ex-Mormon calendar-maker has BYU diploma yanked Oct 18, 2008
SALT LAKE CITY - The Las Vegas man behind a calendar featuring shirtless returned Mormon missionaries has had his diploma yanked by the Mormon-owned Brigham Young University. Chad Hardy says he finished his last four units for graduation in June. (AZCentral -- News)
A Look Behind Cosmo's Mask Oct 18, 2008
However you classify him, Cosmo has been a lasting symbol of Brigham Young University athletics since 1953 ... Copyright Brigham Young University 17 Oct 2008. (The Daily Universe, UT)
