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Olivia Madera

Humanities Communications Writer
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Teaching from the Heart

By Olivia Madera
October 10, 2025 09:00 AM
Among many foreign language university teachers, Professor Rob Martinsen was recognized as one of the state’s standout language teachers for his hard work, dedication, and passion for teaching.
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Are Your Boots Made for Walking?

By Olivia Madera
October 06, 2025 09:00 AM
Learning can occur beyond a classroom’s walls—and a group of BYU students learned this first-hand on a centuries-old pilgrimage path in Spain.
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Culturally Different, but Still the Same

By Olivia Madera
September 24, 2025 12:00 PM
With many participants flocking to BYU’s Education Week, one lecture series aimed to inform the human need for connection and cultural understanding, emphasizing that we are all children of God.
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Becoming Great Thinkers and Greater Disciples

By Olivia Madera
September 24, 2025 09:00 AM
In an ever-changing and uncertain world with many different opinions and viewpoints, it can be hard to truly know what we believe in. But with faith—and a little philosophy—all things are possible.
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Fear Not and Act in Faith

By Olivia Madera
August 25, 2025 03:00 PM
Was there ever a time where fear drove your actions, making you miss out on opportunities in life? As humans, we face many fears, but in Sherami Jara’s devotional “Fear Not, Little Flock,” she said we shouldn’t let them control us.
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