Kira Christensen
Humanities Communications Writer
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No Town Too Small
August 16, 2024 12:00 PM
Undergrad Savannah Jepson’s work on English in Lapoint, Utah, has done more than fill in a research gap—it’s convinced her to become a researcher.
3 Min Read
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A Peculiar People
July 31, 2024 12:00 PM
Folklorists Chris and Christine Blythe’s podcast brings hidden Latter-day Saint folklore out of the dark and into the light.
4 Min Read
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The Ethics of the Future
May 30, 2024 12:00 PM
With great power comes great responsibility, and when it comes to governing advances in technology, the humanities are more important than ever.
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By Students, For Students
May 23, 2024 09:17 AM
From classes on craft to networking opportunities, the English department’s YA writing conference has something for every student.
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A Memorial for Those That Mourn
May 17, 2024 09:00 AM
130 years ago, a pioneer woman lost two of her children. Now, two BYU students are working to create a memorial park for women like her.
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Writing Like the Award-Winners
April 15, 2024 03:00 PM
Good writing packs an emotional punch—award-winning author Martine Leavitt teaches how to throw one at full force.
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Poetry Across Three Continents
March 18, 2024 12:00 PM
Everyone has a story. Mary-Alice Daniel’s has taken her halfway across the world.
2 Min Read
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Shorter-than-Short Story Craft
February 09, 2024 09:00 AM
What do you really need to tell a story? For Steve Tuttle, it’s just a single page.
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