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)
18 Months Jail in Porn Arrest Mar 26, 2008
Published: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 3:54 PM MDT REXBURG A former Brigham Young University-Idaho student with plans to further his training as an emergency medical technician will instead spend more time in jail for possession of child pornography. Facing 20 counts of possession of sexually exploitive material for other than a commercial purpose, Joseph Blain Anderson, 22, from De Pere, Wis. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Changes at BYU-I Mar 16, 2008
Published: Saturday, March 15, 2008 2:04 PM MDT REXBURG The pending departure of Academic Vice President Max Checketts left an opening to be filled, and Brigham Young University-Idaho has announced his replacement and many other administrative changes. BYU-I Media Communications Coordinator Marc Stevens said the holes created by replacing the position were filled from within the university. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-I Students in the Know Mar 15, 2008
Published: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 11:04 AM MDT Students who took part in the Brigham Young University-Idaho Undergraduate Research Conference gained experience that will help them when they advance their education. The conference was held Friday and Saturday, and more than 20 students participated in it by sharing a semester's worth or more of research by presenting a poster or oral presentation to a panel of judges. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
'Experience a Whole New Thing' at Festival Mar 8, 2008
With the 10th annual Brigham Young University-Idaho Jazz Festival starting today, Rexburg will hear plenty of great jazz music throughout the weekend. "It's a great event," said Mark Watkins, director of jazz studies at BYU-I as well as director of this weekend's festival. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Here Comes the Gold... Mar 7, 2008
Laura Zaugg, a Brigham Young University-Idaho student who became engaged to fiance John Thomas on Feb. 25, said she got a gold ring. "I like gold just because it's pretty," she said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-I Geologists Monitor Earthquake Feb 23, 2008
were too small to be noticed to people in the upper valley, geologists at Brigham Young University-Idaho picked it up on a network of seismometers. "Seismometers all over the west recorded it," said Robert Clayton, a professor of geology at BYU-I.. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
'A Breathless Hush' Feb 22, 2008
After moving here, Lyons began attending then Ricks College in 1999, and graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2006. "I had an English cluster at BYU-Idaho, but other than that, there was no training for my writing," Lyons said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-I Students Tell Area Youths to Buckle Up Feb 19, 2008
A group of Brigham Young University-Idaho students, High 5 for Safety, who are in a public relations campaign class, chose to focus their project on protecting area children and teens. Since the beginning of the semester, the group has worked on creating an interactive assembly to remind area students to buckle up. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Scavenger Hunt Leads to Engagement Feb 16, 2008
Published: Friday, February 15, 2008 12:09 PM MST A scavenger hunt set up around Rexburg sent one Brigham Young University-Idaho student in search of a treasure she is sure to cherish. Allison Victor of Nampa is attending BYU-I, and her boyfriend, Tyler Comstock isn't. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Finding Love the Digital Way Feb 15, 2008
Alyssa Doggett, a native of Rexburg, and a student at Brigham Young University-Idaho, relates the story of one of her friends who tried to date online. "Her freshman year she started dating online, and she met two guys," Doggett said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Temple Dedication Feb 12, 2008
Both Eyring and Bednar were presidents of Ricks College, now Brigham Young University-Idaho. There will be four temple dedication sessions. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg LDS temple opens Feb 11, 2008
About 4,500 people filled Hart Auditorium on the campus of Brigham Young University-Idaho to watch the 90 minute cultural event Saturday that featured theater, symphony and dance. As many as 2,000 people performed at the event intended to remind Upper Snake River Valley Mormons of their history in eastern Idaho. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Monson, Eyring to Attend Rexburg Temple Dedication Feb 6, 2008
Eyring had been president of Ricks College, now Brigham Young University-Idaho, from 1971 to 1977. Rexburg Temple President Val Christensen said he first learned of Monson and Eyring's intentions of attending the temple dedication during the Monday news conference. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
New Dance Major a Big Step for BYU-I Feb 5, 2008
Published: Monday, February 4, 2008 3:13 PM MST Good news for those who are light on their feet Brigham Young University-Idaho will offer a dance major soon. According to the chairman of the Dance Department, Jennifer O'Farrell, the dance program currently in place is for a minor but starting in the fall, there will be a dance major. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Spirit Week concert canceled Feb 2, 2008
REXBURG - The Spirit Week concert at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg has been canceled because of the new date for the Rexburg Temple Celebration. The Center Stage concert/ called ''Trek: A Nashville Tribute to the Pioneers,'' was canceled for Feb. 9 because the temple celebration now will be held on the same day in the Hart Auditorium. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Family fills the air with music Jan 30, 2008
The name of the school in Rexburg, Idaho, has since been changed to Brigham Young University-Idaho. The Fillmores began their interest in music when Matt and Courtney got involved in playing instruments. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
LDS Church President Dies Jan 30, 2008
"He loves the people here and also has a great love for the students of Brigham Young University-Idaho. It was a wonderful announcement to hear that there would be a temple here," he said ... An official statement released from BYU-I states, "The Brigham Young University-Idaho community is deeply saddened by the passing of President Gordon B. Hinckley. He was a dedicated servant of the Lord whose faith, integrity, and optimism blessed members of the Church worldwide.". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Hollie Estill joins Miller's Beauty Supply Jan 30, 2008
She then earned an Associate in Arts degree from Taft College two years later and finished a Bachelor in Science degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho in just a hear and a half. In addition to plying her trade as a hair stylist after graduating from BYU, Estill did some traveling one of her passions. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Rexburg's Towing Debate Jan 26, 2008
Stephanie Barclay, a student vice president on the Student Council at Brigham Young University-Idaho, said, "We'd like to encourage you to consider reviewing the towing/booting policy.". She cited several cases in which students' cars were towed when they had a right to have their car in the parking lot. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg Temple Visitors Top 100,000 Jan 18, 2008
KYRA DAVIS/Standard Journal -- Hugh Murphy, a Brigham Young University-Idaho student from Dublin, Ireland, directs traffic into the parking lot for those attending the Rexburg Temple open house. The thousands of community volunteers are helping the open house run smoothly. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
For Whom the Truck Tows Jan 10, 2008
Published: Wednesday, January 9, 2008 2:55 PM MST REXBURG The Rexburg City Council is preparing to hear more on the parking issue at housing complexes by Brigham Young University-Idaho. On Jan. 23 at a City Council meeting, a group known as the Concerned Citizens for Unfair Booting and Towing in Rexburg, will report its findings concerning booting, towing and parking. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Hotel Bookings Up Jan 4, 2008
Besides accommodating temple open house attendees, this weekend and into early next week, hotel reservations are booming thanks to the return of the Brigham Young University-Idaho students whose parents are dropping them off for winter semester. And in some cases, that means a couple hotels marquees might read "No Vacancy" for a short while. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
LDS Church Releases More Temple Tickets Jan 3, 2008
Free parking is available at the meetinghouse and across the street from the temple in the lot located on the southern edge of the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus. Although many of those taking the tour of the temple are LDS, Brown said "those of other faiths are coming and participating in the temple open house and we welcome everyone to come join us.". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
SnowFest Looking for People to Help Jan 1, 2008
Kristy Geisler, recreation assistant for the city of Rexburg, said that normally the city could rely on Brigham Young University-Idaho students to fill the volunteer list. "But with BYU-Idaho's semester change we won't even know how many students will volunteer until the second or third week of January, so we are really needing community members to volunteer," she said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Dodging to School Dec 29, 2007
KYRA DAVIS/Standard Journal -- A Brigham Young University-Idaho student has to quicken her pace to cross safely in the crosswalk, as the driver does not slow for a stop ... Published: Friday, December 28, 2007 3:05 PM MST REXBURG Six Brigham Young University-Idaho students have been struck in crosswalks this fall, an alarming increase from past years. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Mormon temple opening in Idaho lifts spirits -- and the real estate market, too Dec 27, 2007
Located near 20,000-student Brigham Young University-Idaho, a Mormon school, the temple is covered with 637 composite concrete panels mixed with sunlight-catching quartz. Its leaded-glass windows are ornamented with wheat designs, a nod to the region's agricultural heritage. (North County Times)
'The Biggest Gem You Haven't Heard Of' Dec 27, 2007
Growth in the community has been attributed to Brigham Young University-Idaho, but Rowe said the hospital also plays an important factor in growth ... His wife has family in the area, and most all of the Rowe children have attended Brigham Young University-Idaho. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Pedestrians in Peril Dec 27, 2007
JOSEPH LAW/Standard Journal -- Although close to a crosswalk, two men jaywalk on Second South near Brigham Young University-Idaho. ADVERTISEMENT. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Clash with SLASH Dec 22, 2007
The incident occurred early Saturday morning as both the Salt Lake Express and Salt Lake Airport Shuttle Hop, based out of Idaho Falls, were picking up passengers, mainly Brigham Young University-Idaho students headed home for the holidays, in front of the Hart Gymnasium on First West. Nathan Harrington, an employee of SLASH who was handing out half-price coupons to students as they boarded either the Salt Lake Express or their own shuttle, said Price was angry about the coupons. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Guns in Yellowstone? Dec 20, 2007
"In the letter, Crapo said such regulatory changes would respect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners, while providing a consistent application of state weapons laws across all land ownership boundaries.In the upper valley, sportsmen contacted by the newspaper about Crapos's request were more puzzled than anything.Mark Chandler of Ashton, an avid hunter, said "No," when he was asked if he saw any need to carry a firearm in the national parks.He said he would see more of a need... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-I Engineering Students Show Their Stuff Dec 18, 2007
Published: Monday, December 17, 2007 12:40 PM MST As another semester ended at Brigham Young University-Idaho, engineering students once again demonstrated their ingenuity with a display of new or improved products. An event was held Thursday afternoon in the foyer of the Austin Building to showcase projects developed by students in the mechanical engineering department. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Posing as Pedestrians Dec 11, 2007
Eleven of those tickets came at the same crosswalk where Brigham Young University-Idaho student Chera Birch, 21, was struck last week. Birch later died from her injuries. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Voter Turnout Low Dec 8, 2007
"We have a lot of people that come in and register for one particular election, such as Brigham Young University-Idaho students wanting to vote in presidential elections, and then never vote again," Call said. She said sometimes people register but by the time the election rolls around, they simply forget or decide not to vote. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Sending Backpacks to Uganda Dec 8, 2007
Brigham Young University-Idaho History Honor Society has set up a collection for backpacks and school supplies. The organization's goal is to supply 200 elementary and high school students in Uganda with the donations. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Christmas Tree Lane Dec 7, 2007
Standard Journal Online - News. The Upper Valley's Must Have News mation. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BYU-I Student Dies (209) Dec 6, 2007
Published: Tuesday, December 4, 2007 11:13 AM MST REXBURG A woman attending Brigham Young University-Idaho who was severely injured last week in an automobile-pedestrian accident died Sunday evening at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, according to a spokeswoman from the hospital. Chera M. Birch, 21, of Rigby, who was living in Rexburg to attend the university, had been listed in critical condition after she was taken to EIRMC by helicopter-ambulance. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Mitt a Hit for Upper Valley Residents Dec 6, 2007
Brigham Young University-Idaho President Kim B. Clark and his wife, Sue, each donated 2,100 to the Romney campaign. Kim Clark later donated 200, reaching the maximum amount allowed by campaign law, 2,300. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Director Passes on the Baton Dec 1, 2007
KYRA DAVIS/Standard Journal -- The Brigham Young University-Idaho Symphony Orchestra, directed by Kevin Call (also shown below) prepare for its upcoming performance, Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 3, the 'Song of Creation ... Published: Friday, November 30, 2007 2:53 PM MST Starting next semester, those attending performing arts events at Brigham Young University-Idaho might notice a change in the baton handler. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Temple District Set Nov 29, 2007
There are 16 stakes in the district, eight of which are the Brigham Young University-Idaho stakes. The other stakes are in Rexburg, Driggs, Sugar City, St. Anthony and Ashton. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Van Hits Pedestrian Nov 29, 2007
Published: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:52 PM MST REXBURG A woman who is a student at Brigham Young University-Idaho was severely injured in an automobile-pedestrian accident Monday evening. Chera M. Birch, 21, of Rigby, was living in Rexburg while attending the university. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Extended Break Not a Rest From Crimes Nov 21, 2007
Brigham Young University-Idaho students have an extended Thanksgiving break this year, due to the calendar changes at the university. "This is the first break since the revision of the calendar, and now students get a full week off for Thanksgiving, and I am sure they are enjoying it," BYU-I Public Relations Specialist Marc Stevens said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Interns to Give Findings in Dec. Nov 20, 2007
Published: Monday, November 19, 2007 12:45 PM MST ST. ANTHONY A group of Brigham Young University-Idaho students conducted a study last summer on what services and products St. Anthony Sand Dune visitors need and want. Now another group of interns is almost ready to report on the economic impact of the dune visitors on St. Anthony and Rexburg businesses. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Four Inducted into Hall of Fame Nov 20, 2007
Published: Monday, November 19, 2007 12:45 PM MST REXBURG A former coach and three former athletes have been inducted into the Ricks College Athletic Hall of Fame at Brigham Young University-Idaho. They include former head women's basketball coach Lori Woodland, basketball star Danny Bower, football standouts Greg Clark and Jared Lee. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Temple Schedule Nov 17, 2007
Smith said the stake center parking lot near the temple, as well as the temple's parking lot should be enough to accommodate those attending the open house, but there will also be overflow parking on the north side of Seventh South in one of the newly constructed Brigham Young University-Idaho parking lots. Smith said the committee has been notified that busloads of youth groups and others from Montana, Wyoming and the Wasatch Front in Utah have said they would be attending the open house. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Abuse Charges Nov 16, 2007
According to officials from Brigham Young University-Idaho, McCairns is a former student. Capt. Randy Lewis of the Rexburg Police Department said, "On Oct. 5, we got notified by a medical professional of a suspected injury to a child.". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
University Boulevard to Open Thursday Nov 15, 2007
The road is designed to give better access to Brigham Young University-Idaho ... The road has been designed to create better access to the southeast quarter of the city, as well as to Brigham Young University-Idaho. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Stigma still surrounds childhood mental illness (6) Nov 11, 2007
"The causes of mental illness are wide, numerous, and varied," says Dr. Julie Shiffler, a psychologist at the Brigham Young University-Idaho counseling center in Rexburg. They can be caused by genetic and environmental factors. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Returning Missionary Program at University Nov 9, 2007
Published: Thursday, November 8, 2007 11:27 AM MST REXBURG Enrolling for classes at Brigham Young University-Idaho for returned missionaries just got easier. According to a news release, in an effort to better serve returning missionaries, the BYU-I admissions office has announced the new Returning Missionary Program, which exists to help returning missionaries preserve the spiritual momentum and dedication of the mission field by enrolling in the first semester available to them. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Brigham Young University-Idaho. Butler University. (USA Today)
Strip Mall Planned Nov 3, 2007
It is a few blocks from Brigham Young University-Idaho and is on the main thoroughfare into town from the first exit. An old motel, two houses and two shops are on the 2-acre property, but design plans envision much more. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Area Residents Tell People to Shelve It Nov 2, 2007
The partnership was in some way a product of Adam and Kris' friendship which formed as roommates at Brigham Young University-Idaho. The company has recently been working with a company based out of Mesa, Ariz. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
So, You Want to Vote Oct 31, 2007
With Rexburg being home to Brigham Young University-Idaho, some students may want to become involved in the local political process. If out-of-state students wish to vote locally, they will have to change their state of residency. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Extended LDS family mourns death (3) Oct 28, 2007
She is the wife of Brigham Young University-Idaho President David Bednar. She and her husband had met the Hinckley's on numerous occasions. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Sugar City, Rexburg Candidates at Forum Oct 27, 2007
Benfield cited the need for cooperation between Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, Sugar City and Madison County. "We're here because we love Rexburg and we all want what's best for the area," she said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
University Invites Hymn Submissions Oct 26, 2007
Brigham Young University-Idaho is inviting students, faculty, staff and members of the community to participate in the third annual Hymn Festival. Daniel Kerr, director of organ studies in the music department, first started the festival so his organ students would have more hymns to play. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Paying with Plastic Getting More Popular Oct 24, 2007
A Brigham Young University-Idaho student said he had not written a check since he was 16 several years ago. Further evidence of the trend is the wider acceptance of credit cards for services and products previously paid for in the past by checks or cash. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Upper Valley Idol Oct 24, 2007
For the senior division, Proctor, a 25 year-old Brigham Young University-Idaho student, won first place and a 1,000 cash prize. Chamberlain, a seventeen-year-old Madison High School senior, took second place and was awarded 500, and Mumm, a 24-year-old Rexburg resident, won third place and 250. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Hip-Hop Festival Oct 24, 2007
Clayton Ashcraft, a Brigham Young University-Idaho student, organized the event as a way to bring the hip-hop culture to the area and let people know that while there are people who use hip-hop in a negative way, it can be enjoyed without negative things. "I think it was really good because it was something that they hadn't really seen before," said Ashcraft. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The Pros of Com. Oct 20, 2007
Published: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:08 PM MDT REXBURG Communication professionals from across the country visited Brigham Young University-Idaho on Thursday to share their experiences with the students for the annual Communication Day event. Guests and speakers at this year's event included Jane Clayson Johnson, former co-host of the Early Show on CBS; Patrick O'Callahan, chief editorial writer for The News Tribune; Ed J. Payne, senior manager and client representative for First Presidency... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
