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Brynn Carnesecca

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From BYU to Broadway: Dallyn Vail Bayles’ faith-inspired journey

By Brynn Carnesecca
October 20, 2026 08:44 AM
Young Dallyn Vail Bayles stood in front of BYU’s Music-Dance-Theater (MDT) audition board. His audition had gone terribly. With no official theatrical training, Bayles had flopped his dance choreography, chosen odd monologues and sang random audition pieces, including an Italian aria. He was sure he wouldn’t get in.
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BYU’s Grow the Flow chapter empowers students to share their voices

By Brynn Carnesecca
September 30, 2026 12:13 PM
Students across BYU's campus have found meaning and purpose through the school’s Grow the Flow chapter. The Utah-based group aims to prevent the Great Salt Lake from drying up. Students have lobbied at the state capitol, educated the community and become advocates for Utah’s environment.
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Carp from Utah Lake are now edible

By Brynn Carnesecca
September 23, 2026 01:49 PM
Carp have become a huge problem for Utah Lake. They pollute the water and threaten local fish. But now, a new announcement that the fish are edible could change the lake for the better.
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Rodeo queens take the reins

By Brynn Carnesecca
September 21, 2026 12:09 PM
Many Utahns wait all year for rodeo season. During the rodeos, the queens keep the crowd entertained and represent the city.
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By Common Consent provides a space to balance faith and criticism

By Brynn Carnesecca
September 21, 2026 09:00 AM
Navigating faith and dialogue can be difficult for many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But the online world has become a mecca for those looking to discuss with other like-minded individuals.
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ICE detention center in Utah reportedly canceled before opening

By Brynn Carnesecca
July 14, 2026 04:00 PM
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) is planning to build a large detention center in Salt Lake City. Local organizations such as Uproar Utah and Parker & McConkie Lawyers are fighting back against this perceived threat to human rights and the environment.
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Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Curt Holman celebrates the impact the arts can have

By Brynn Carnesecca
June 23, 2026 03:58 PM
Brigham Young University Professor and Distinguished Faculty lecturer, Curt Holman, shared about the power of the arts in a forum on Tuesday, June 23 at the Marriott Center. He shared that the arts can be a way to go past language and connect to the divine, and each other, in a new way.
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Grassroots Shakespeare Company performs 'Antony & Cleopatra'

By Brynn Carnesecca
June 10, 2026 04:18 PM
Live theater can be a great way to kick off summer. On Monday night, Grassroots Shakespeare performed a free production of "Antony & Cleopatra" under the stars at Kiwanis Park.
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BYU employees take a break at the Walkin' Out of May Fun Walk

By Brynn Carnesecca
June 03, 2026 02:38 PM
On Wednesday afternoon, employees across BYU campus left work for a few hours to enjoy the sunshine at the Walkin' Out of May Fun Walk.
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