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BYU students protest war, U.S. position Jan. 18, 1991
Emotions ran high as a crowd of students gathered to learn about new developments in Operation Desert Storm. Some students put emotions into words, voicing their opinions in what one student called "a pacifist rally."
BYU mourns with prayer meeting Sept 12, 2001
With the Marriott Center nearly full, President Merrill J. Bateman addressed a somber group of students and faculty on what he called, "the greatest tragedy that has ever happened on American mainland."
Newspaper follows U.S. wars
From 1990 to 2005, U.S. history has been plagued by wars and conflicts — Somalia, Kosovo, Bosnia, Haiti, Liberia and others. But above all, the two Gulf Wars attracted national attention and received almost daily coverage in The Daily Universe.
The rise of technology in the '90s
A Daily Universe article printed in the 1996 asked students if they could imagine attending a school where everyone on campus had e-mail and syllabuses were viewed electronically ...
Cougars take title May 11, 1999
Top-ranked BYU clinched its first NCAA volleyball title Saturday by thrashing No. 2 Long Beach State, avenging the Cougar's only loss this season.
Cougars last stand in wrestling Feb. 22, 2000
It may have seemed like a funeral for collegiate wrestling in Provo, but the BYU Cougars made sure they went out in grand fashion on Saturday night.
Ty wins the Heisman Dec. 3, 1990
Many have come close, but none of the six BYU quarterbacks who were candidates to win the top honor in college football brought the trophy to Provo – until TY.
Pres. Hunter being treated for cancer Jan. 19, 1995
President Howard W. hunter of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is being treated for prostate cancer after being released from the hospital only three days ago.
Daily Universe covers fireside threat on Pres. Hunter
On Sunday, Feb. 7, 1993, BYU sophomore Rebecca Reeves was sitting in the center of the second row in a fireside in the Marriott Center with a tape recorder and notebook in hand. She was on assignment from The Daily Universe ...
Jerusalem Center closed Summer, Fall June 7, 2001
The 2001 Summer term and Fall Semester programs at the BYU Jerusalem Center have been cancelled, said Carri Jenkins, assistant to the President over university communications
New Joseph Smith building scheduled to open Aug. 15 Aug. 1, 1991
The new Joseph Smith Memorial Building will be completed and ready to use Aug. 15, said the assistant administrative vice president of BYU physical facilities.
Cougar Custom Sewing to close after 37 years Jan. 25, 1999
Cougar Custom Sewing has been making clothing alterations, repairing items, such as backpacks, and sewing clothes together for its customers since 1962.