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Heritage Halls central building. Source: BYU

Last four Heritage Halls buildings coming down

PROVO -- Brigham Young University will begin construction on its new Heritage Halls central building this fall, according to school officials. The four remaining Heritage Halls residence buildings -- Broadbent Hall, Felt Hall, Fox Hall and Harris Hall— will be taken down in August. The new central buildings are expected to be completed by early Summer 2017. Once completed, Heritage Hall residences will total 13, with a total capacity of approximately 2,750 students. The Heritage Halls Central Building will house offices for Heritage Halls administrators, study rooms for residents and multi-purpose space for a variety of activities.” The last four buildings were built in 1953 as part of 24 Heritage Halls residence halls. READ MORE HERE

BYU Quarterback Taysom Hill. Source: BYU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hill named to CFPA National Performer of the Year Trophy Watch List

PROVO – BYU senior quarterback Taysom Hill was named to the 2015 National Performer of the Year Trophy Watch List by the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) Monday. The 6-foot-2, 232-pound Hill has been named to the 2015 watch lists for the Walter Camp Award, the Wuerffel Trophy, the Davey O’Brien Award and the Maxwell Award in addition to being named a 2015 Phil Steele Preseason All-Independent selection. READ MORE HERE http://byucougars.com/m-football/hill-named-cfpa-national-performer-year-trophy-watch-list

Proposed prison relocation site could be revealed on Tuesday

DRAPER -- Lawmakers could learn the proposed location for a new Utah State Prison as early as Tuesday, depending on when Gov. Gary Herbert calls for a special session. Two of the four sites are in Utah County, both have seen loud opposition from local residents. READ MORE HERE 

City releases videos of city candidates

The City of Provo has released a series of videos spotlighting the candidates running for office in the upcoming primary election. Candidates were presented with five questions. Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked by Friday and polling place will open on Tuesday. Only District 3 and the Citywide II seat will have a primary election. READ MORE HERE

Museum to remain open during remodeling

PROVO – A section of the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum at Brigham Young University closed temporarily on Tuesday for remodeling. The rest of the museum, including Life on Top: Apex Predators, the Fred and Sue Morris Bird Gallery and the Boyd K. Packer Gallery will remain open during the project. “The area affected by the closure is home to the African Elephant, Protect Your Planet, Into Africa, Insects, Life Submerged and Children’s Room exhibits,” according to a statement from the university. “Remodeling will involve replacement of the ceiling, lighting, mechanical and the floor coverings in this area.” READ MORE HERE