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BYU-Idaho student Casey Cruz takes the lead in planning Rexburg's Independence Day celebration, emphasizing diversity and community involvement with the theme "America, the Beautiful." From a vibrant parade to a Party at the Park filled with music, food and local vendors, the event promises a memorable day of patriotic festivities, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display and recognition of a Grand Marshal.

Sydney Telford and Maria Timm, two BYU-Idaho students, decided to serve missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because of their very similar experiences working at Redfish Lake Lodge.

BYU-Idaho's Music Department is ready to present its 25th annual Jazz Festival. Once a year the department hosts the annual Jazz Fest, inviting guest artists to come on campus, perform with BYU-Idaho’s premier big band and lead various clinics. Past guest artists include The Jeff Hamilton Trio, Ingrid Jensen, Bob Mintzer and Derrick and Vincent Gardner. This year’s guest performer will be Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana.

Aubrey Christensen Hale is a BYU-Idaho alumna. She says her attendance at the university helped her excel spiritually and academically due to being surrounded by people with similar values and her interactions with influential professors.

A new study shows Idahoans use texting abbreviations less than any other state.

This week’s BYU-Idaho devotional this Sunday is at 5:00 p.m. as Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will speak in the BYU-Idaho Center. Sports fans may be conflicted however, as Elder Gong will speak during the Super Bowl.

BYU-Idaho is set to host the Slam Dunk competition this weekend where students will show off their skills and hope to become a champion.

Christian Nelson, Brianna Leal and Chandler Guadagnin chat about the Super Bowl with BYU-Idaho Radio reporter and producer Harrison Scott.

Chloe Aponte and Shantel Segree with the Family Crisis Center in Rexburg, raise awareness for those experiencing abuse or trauma.