Journey into the past and review memorable headlines from six decades of the Daily Universe. On Jan. 12, 2012, BYU announced that the Universe would go digital, sharing news online as it happens and producing a print edition only weekly.
Click on the images below to see a larger, readable version of these papers from the past. You can also review the history of the Universe in its special 50th anniversary editions, published in November 2005.
"Enrollment May Accumulate to Near 6,000"
Oct. 28, 1948
"Dirksen Says... Truman Says..."
Oct. 7, 1952
"BYU Stake Organized Sunday"
Jan. 10, 1956
"New BYU View" (Joseph F. Smith Family Living Center)
Aug. 18, 1956
"Kennedy Dead"
Nov. 22, 1963
"Oswald Shot; World Mourns Kennedy"
Nov. 25, 1963
"Finally! Cougars Triumphant 25-20!"
Nov. 8, 1965
"Moon Takes on New Look Now"
July 22, 1969
"Dallin Oaks New President"
May 4, 1971
"First Presidency Dedicates Marriott Center"
Feb. 5, 1973
"Blacks Get Priesthood"
June 9, 1978
"New University Leaders Usher in New Era for Y"
Aug. 28, 1980
"Cougars Win Bowl for National Title"
Jan. 8, 1985
"BYU Jerusalem Center Dedicated"
June 13, 1989
"Way to Go Ty Detmer!"
Dec. 3, 1990
"War Begins"
Jan. 17, 1991
"Day of Infamy"
Sept. 12, 2001
"Bush Declares War on Terrorists"
Sept. 17, 2001
"Gordon B. Hinckley, 1910-2008"
Jan. 29, 2008
"Shedding Light on the Fire"
Jan. 20, 2011
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