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BYU 1984 Magazine

Fox News anchor Dana Perino's visit to Utah State University was a homecoming of sorts.

“Part of coming here for me is not just about coming home to a physical place, but to one in which I feel like my character is rooted in this place, and it gets me back to my roots,” she said, listing the values she associates with the Mountain West — honesty, modesty, humility, strength, courage, character, bravery and individualism.

On finding her voice and speaking about her faith:

After spending a number of years as the spokesperson for former President George W. Bush, Perino said she had to find her own voice at Fox News and untangle her opinions from those of her former boss.

Read more about what the Fox News anchor told USU students about her faith, civility and her time in the Bush White House.

More in Politics

The future of Utah’s age verification law could hinge on Supreme Court decision on Texas law (Deseret News)

Why some conservatives are embracing climate change (Deseret News)

Harris is playing it safe. Some Democrats worry that could doom her campaign (NBC News)

In a year of election surprises, are there any more left? (Deseret News)

David French tried to comfort American Christians. He sparked a major debate instead (Deseret News)

Salt Lake County mayoral candidates spar over spending (Deseret News)

💭 Scott N. Howell: Kamala Harris backed this bill that will help Utah (Deseret News)

See our photo gallery of spectacular fall colors in Utah

The Deseret News photojournalists spanned out across the Wasatch Front looking to capture the beauty that is fall season in Utah.

🍁 From American Fork Canyon to Butterfield Canyon, back over to Big Cottonwood Canyon and Guardsman Pass, then over to Emigration Canyon, our staff covered a lot of miles to bring you these beautiful images.

What to expect from the weather this weekend:

“A weak cool front will move through Friday evening and that’ll drop temperatures back into the low 80s for the start of the weekend. High pressure lingers south and southeast of Utah, and that’ll generally keep temperatures near 83-85 degrees from Sunday through the first half of next week. Dry weather likely to continue, only adding some clouds for the beginning of next week.”

🌡️ Read more about what the pleasant weather the weekend has in store for Utahns looking to get out and see the fall foliage.

More in Utah

How Kim Jaynes founded Borboleta (Utah Business)

Recreational shooting would be prohibited at Bears Ears National Monument under new proposed plan (Deseret News)

Castle Valley’s Menlove sings with Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra (The Times-Independent)

Your Guide to Salt Lake in October (City Cast Salt Lake)

SUU community garden spiced up campus with cook-off competition (SUU News)

An unlucky and forgotten Utah painter's life is a lesson on caring for local art (Salt Lake City Weekly)

Survey criticized for claiming Salt Lake City may become "like Detroit" (Axios)

Increasing winds leading to critical fire conditions in northern Utah (ABC4)

Utah woman arrested after telling informant she shot her estranged husband in his sleep (The Associated Press)

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Health

One stage of sleep seems to be critical for reducing dementia risk (Science Alert)

Flu vaccine lowered risk of hospitalization in Southern Hemisphere by 35%: CDC (ABC News)

Are trending "cortisol cocktails" really helpful for stress and weight loss? (CBS News)

Faith

Here’s why Latter-day Saints will watch and listen to October general conference on Saturday, Sunday (Deseret News)

What’s the current status for each of the 168 temples announced by President Nelson? (Church News)

What we get wrong about joy (LDS Living)

The Nation and The World

Views of the northern lights may reach the U.S. this weekend. Here’s where (Deseret News)

New jobs report soars past expectations as U.S. unemployment declines (Deseret News)

More blasts reported in Beirut after key route out of Lebanon hit by Israeli strike (BBC)

Ports reopen as dock workers reach tentative agreement, but strikes may resume (Deseret News)

Sports

The Kevin Young era at BYU begins with Marriott Madness (Deseret News)

BYU football: How upstart 1984 team became national champions (Deseret News)

High school girls basketball: Ridgeline’s Emilee Skinner announces her commitment to Duke (Deseret News)

This former BYU QB sees Cougars contending for Big 12 title (Deseret News)

Big 12 receivers proving to be a handful (plus predictions) (Deseret News)

The Cam Rising dilemma (Deseret News)

Clayton Keller speaks on being named captain of Utah Hockey Club (Deseret News)

Entertainment & Culture

Priscilla Presley gets love from fans in Utah — including some Osmonds (Deseret News)

For 50 years, the Picasso painting was displayed in the junk dealer’s family living room, unaware of its multimillion-dollar value (Deseret News)

💭 Kai McNamee: I went on a real life treasure hunt. This is what I discovered (NPR)

New Gary Coleman documentary explores late actor’s move to Utah — where he found relief from Hollywood and personal distress (Deseret News)