Tessa Swensen
Humanities Communications Copy Editor and Writer
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December at the International Cinema
This December, an IC lecture explored female wrestling in Mexico—and the resilience of women facing violence in a machismo culture.
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Religion: The Drug of the People
Is religion a narcotic or a medicine? Joey Franklin’s answer inspired an art piece that explores faith, art, and religion’s role in our lives.
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Listening First, Writing Second
BYU’s writing courses shape the next generation of writers—and peacemakers.
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Mapping the Creative Mind
For decades, author Jorge Luis Borges’s personal notebooks remained hidden—until a team of BYU students, led by Emron Esplin, began transcribing them.
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November 2024 at the International Cinema
This November, an IC lecture explored an alternate reality: a Palestine free of its violent and traumatic past.
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October 2024 at the International Cinema
This October, an IC lecture explored a timeless tale of love and loneliness against the backdrop of Helsinki, Finland.
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Two Sides, One Story
In 1916, Mexican revolutionist Pancho Villa led a raid on a small American town. Today, new research sheds light on Hispanic perspectives of the conflict.
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Embracing Your Creative Birthright
#1 New York Times bestselling author and the 2024 College of Humanities Honored Alumni Ally Condie spoke about the power and pain of creativity.
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September 2024 at the International Cinema
This September, an IC lecture explored the themes of chaos, grief, and time—all through the eyes of a seven-year-old girl from Mexico.
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